St. George, UT (8/24/2017)
– Mobbin Racing’s Michael Isom teamed
up co-driver Garrett White to finish third in
the Vegas to Reno Best in the Desert Series race.
The pair were racing a Can-Am Maverick X3 in the
Pro Unlimited UTV class.
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| Mobbin
Racing's Michael Isom invited Garrett
White to Co-Drive for the Vegas to Reno
Best in the Desert Race |
White is one of three “guest” co-drivers that
have competed with Isom this season. White is
a personal friend of Isom, who also provides
financial planning for his Wake up Warrior foundation.
While challenging for the lead just after pit
six, Isom and Garrett were sidelined with a
wiring issue. They were towed to pit seven where
the Mobbin Racing team repaired a frayed wiring
loom and got them back on track. The quick teamwork
allowed them to overcome adversity and come
away with the podium finish.
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Racing left the starting line just outside
of Beatty, NV with the race ending near
the town of Carson City, NV |
“We were clipping along very well, the car
was handling awesome and Garrett did an amazing
job navigating,” said Isom. “After the repairs,
it was full-on race mode. We made up a lot of
time in the second half of the race and the
car performed excellent. Our crew worked flawlessly.”
Isom is teaming with people this year to allow
them to experience the teamwork and tenacity
it takes to compete in desert racing. White
had zero racing experience, but came away a
veteran.
“No man can race alone and win,” said White.
“As I got completely into the flow with Michael
and as the miles continued to stack on top of
each other, I got into a rhythm with him. Without
the pit crew, the sponsors, the volunteers,
or the BITD officials, none of this could have
been possible. It was all about teamwork.”
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Racing's Michael Isom & Garrett White
finished out the 500+ mile long race third
in the Pro Unlimited Class |
That teamwork is what got them back on track
and back into contention. Isom has worked with
his team to bring that sense of family into
the team.
“We allowed our pit crew to bring the racing
into their personal lives,” said Isom. “We had
a father-son part of the pit crew. They look
forward to each race and coming together.”
Isom said he’s been fortunate in life and wants
to share his racing experience. Hence why he
is bringing in different co-drivers at each
race.
“Garrett and I have a long history together
and I was super excited to share this experience
with him,” said Isom. “It takes a lot of preparation:
mentally and physically. The machine has be
prepared. You need a good pit crew. This race
is about adventure and growth.”
Isom will return to BITD competition during
the Silver State 150, scheduled for September
23-24 in Caliente, NV.
Michael Isom’s 2017
Sponsors:
Mobbin Racing, Lone Star Racing, Can-Am, Addict
Racing Engines, VisionX, Rugged Radios, Liqui
Moly, Tensor Tires, DWT Wheels ,Fox, BP Graphics,
UTVUnderground, Wake Up Warrior, Vault, AIS
