“The Memorial Day off-roading wasn’t quite as extreme as the prior Fall run, but it involved deeper mud, higher speeds, and big ruts. The smart still held its own and … Read more
A Gambler 500 Rally is really rough on a vehicle. It’s amazing that a $500 junker, one pothole away from death, can survive it. Logically, you’d want a disposable off-roader … Read more
I bought a Passat TDI. But before we get into that, let’s talk about my Ford Festiva. The Festiva recently met its match at the Northwest Indiana Gambler a few … Read more
Amazingly, it’s been a year of many fun Gambler 500 rallies for me. I never expected myself to run more than one or two, yet here we are! During the … Read more
Take a look online at the Ford F-150 model lineup and you’ll see seven different trim levels, starting with the basic XL. The Ford F-150 Raptor is positioned graphically as … Read more
Last year, I went off-roading with some friends in Virginia’s George Washington National Forest. We had a blast with the mix of trucks and SUVs that we owned, some of … Read more
It is Thursday, August 29, 2019, and I am about to hit the road in the all-wheel-drive crossover that I purchased for our $1,500 Off-Road Challenge. Although the five competitors … Read more
A Gambler 500 on a scooter? Pushing the envelope is something that I strive to do in most of my hobbies. I like taking a thing and seeing just where … Read more
Some friends and I went to the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia last year and spent three days exploring local off-road trails. The terrain wasn’t anything too strenuous, but allowed for … Read more