Chad Ragland
Encyclopedia
Chad Ragland is an American winning race car driver and the son of legendary off-road racer Larry Ragland
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Chad first competed in the SCORE International
off-road series in an unlimited class one buggy with Volkswagen factory driver, Mark Miller. In 2004, Chad joined veteran racer Brian Collins and Collins Motorsports. It was here Chad had his first success in the premier Trophy Truck
class, leading the majority of the 2005 SCORE
Baja 1000
. Mechanical issues kept the victory out of reach and just off the podium with a 4th place finish. http://www.off-road.com/offroad/vw.ragland/Theres-two-sides-to-Racing-amp-youve-got-to-be-goo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/300114?contextCategoryId=33114
In 2007, Chad was asked to join a brand new off-road team, called T Force Motorsports. Chad was integral in the startup of the new team as well as being the lead driver for the team. To date, the team has earned podium finishes at the 2008 SCORE
San Felipe 250 and Baja 1000
, and has finished every mile they have started. http://sponsorhouse.hookit.com/Members/chadrag/Default.aspx
Most recently, Chad competed in the SCORE International
Laughlin Desert Challenge in 2010 and The Best in the Desert Parker 425 with past SCORE
Trophy Truck Champion, BJ Baldwin for Baldwin Motorsports.
on their last four programs for the SCORE
Baja 500 and 1000. Chad is a natural in front of the camera.
"Racing is in my blood. I don’t know if it is the desire to win or just the thrill of competition, but everything I enjoy seems to involve racing."
Larry Ragland
Larry Ragland is a professional offroad racing competitor and 5 time SCORE International Baja 1000 Trophy Truck overall winner. "Lightning" Larry Ragland is the second most winning driver in desert racing's history and a trophy truck expert....
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Chad first competed in the SCORE International
SCORE International
SCORE International is an off-road sanctioning body in the sport of desert racing and is famous for its flagship event, the Baja 1000 as well as the Baja 500 and San Felipe 250. SCORE races are held in United States and Mexico...
off-road series in an unlimited class one buggy with Volkswagen factory driver, Mark Miller. In 2004, Chad joined veteran racer Brian Collins and Collins Motorsports. It was here Chad had his first success in the premier Trophy Truck
Trophy Truck
Trophy Trucks are the fastest class of off-road racing vehicles designed and built to resemble modern pickup trucks. Although any truck that meets the safety standards can race the trophy truck class, they, for the most part, feature long travel suspensions and high power engines...
class, leading the majority of the 2005 SCORE
Score
Score may refer to:*Score , a 2006 album by Dream Theater*Score , a number of points achieved in a sporting event or game*Score , a 1972 sexplotaition film*Score , a pornographic magazine...
Baja 1000
Baja 1000
SCORE Baja 1000 is an off-road race that takes place on Mexico's Baja California Peninsula in November. The Baja 1000 is part of the SCORE Championship Desert Racing Series that include the Baja 500, San Felipe 250 and the new San Felipe Challenge of Champions in place of the Primm 300 which had...
. Mechanical issues kept the victory out of reach and just off the podium with a 4th place finish. http://www.off-road.com/offroad/vw.ragland/Theres-two-sides-to-Racing-amp-youve-got-to-be-goo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/300114?contextCategoryId=33114
In 2007, Chad was asked to join a brand new off-road team, called T Force Motorsports. Chad was integral in the startup of the new team as well as being the lead driver for the team. To date, the team has earned podium finishes at the 2008 SCORE
Score
Score may refer to:*Score , a 2006 album by Dream Theater*Score , a number of points achieved in a sporting event or game*Score , a 1972 sexplotaition film*Score , a pornographic magazine...
San Felipe 250 and Baja 1000
Baja 1000
SCORE Baja 1000 is an off-road race that takes place on Mexico's Baja California Peninsula in November. The Baja 1000 is part of the SCORE Championship Desert Racing Series that include the Baja 500, San Felipe 250 and the new San Felipe Challenge of Champions in place of the Primm 300 which had...
, and has finished every mile they have started. http://sponsorhouse.hookit.com/Members/chadrag/Default.aspx
Most recently, Chad competed in the SCORE International
SCORE International
SCORE International is an off-road sanctioning body in the sport of desert racing and is famous for its flagship event, the Baja 1000 as well as the Baja 500 and San Felipe 250. SCORE races are held in United States and Mexico...
Laughlin Desert Challenge in 2010 and The Best in the Desert Parker 425 with past SCORE
Score
Score may refer to:*Score , a 2006 album by Dream Theater*Score , a number of points achieved in a sporting event or game*Score , a 1972 sexplotaition film*Score , a pornographic magazine...
Trophy Truck Champion, BJ Baldwin for Baldwin Motorsports.
Career highlights
- 2011 – 2nd Overall 2nd in Trophy Truck SNORE Mint 400 400
- 2011 – 2nd Overall 2nd in Trick Truck BITD Parker Blue Water Casino 425
- 2010 – 4th Overall 4th in Trophy TruckTrophy TruckTrophy Trucks are the fastest class of off-road racing vehicles designed and built to resemble modern pickup trucks. Although any truck that meets the safety standards can race the trophy truck class, they, for the most part, feature long travel suspensions and high power engines...
SCOREScoreScore may refer to:*Score , a 2006 album by Dream Theater*Score , a number of points achieved in a sporting event or game*Score , a 1972 sexplotaition film*Score , a pornographic magazine...
Baja 1000Baja 1000SCORE Baja 1000 is an off-road race that takes place on Mexico's Baja California Peninsula in November. The Baja 1000 is part of the SCORE Championship Desert Racing Series that include the Baja 500, San Felipe 250 and the new San Felipe Challenge of Champions in place of the Primm 300 which had...
/ 3rd Overall 3rd in Class Trophy TruckTrophy TruckTrophy Trucks are the fastest class of off-road racing vehicles designed and built to resemble modern pickup trucks. Although any truck that meets the safety standards can race the trophy truck class, they, for the most part, feature long travel suspensions and high power engines...
SCOREScoreScore may refer to:*Score , a 2006 album by Dream Theater*Score , a number of points achieved in a sporting event or game*Score , a 1972 sexplotaition film*Score , a pornographic magazine...
Laughlin Desert Challenge Day 1 / 2nd Fastest Qualifier in Trophy TruckTrophy TruckTrophy Trucks are the fastest class of off-road racing vehicles designed and built to resemble modern pickup trucks. Although any truck that meets the safety standards can race the trophy truck class, they, for the most part, feature long travel suspensions and high power engines...
SNORE Mint 400
- 2008 – 3rd Overall 3rd in Trophy TruckTrophy TruckTrophy Trucks are the fastest class of off-road racing vehicles designed and built to resemble modern pickup trucks. Although any truck that meets the safety standards can race the trophy truck class, they, for the most part, feature long travel suspensions and high power engines...
SCOREScoreScore may refer to:*Score , a 2006 album by Dream Theater*Score , a number of points achieved in a sporting event or game*Score , a 1972 sexplotaition film*Score , a pornographic magazine...
Baja 1000Baja 1000SCORE Baja 1000 is an off-road race that takes place on Mexico's Baja California Peninsula in November. The Baja 1000 is part of the SCORE Championship Desert Racing Series that include the Baja 500, San Felipe 250 and the new San Felipe Challenge of Champions in place of the Primm 300 which had...
/ 3rd Overall 3rd in Class Trophy TruckTrophy TruckTrophy Trucks are the fastest class of off-road racing vehicles designed and built to resemble modern pickup trucks. Although any truck that meets the safety standards can race the trophy truck class, they, for the most part, feature long travel suspensions and high power engines...
SCOREScoreScore may refer to:*Score , a 2006 album by Dream Theater*Score , a number of points achieved in a sporting event or game*Score , a 1972 sexplotaition film*Score , a pornographic magazine...
San Felipe 250
- 2006 – 4th Trophy TruckTrophy TruckTrophy Trucks are the fastest class of off-road racing vehicles designed and built to resemble modern pickup trucks. Although any truck that meets the safety standards can race the trophy truck class, they, for the most part, feature long travel suspensions and high power engines...
SCOREScoreScore may refer to:*Score , a 2006 album by Dream Theater*Score , a number of points achieved in a sporting event or game*Score , a 1972 sexplotaition film*Score , a pornographic magazine...
Baja 1000Baja 1000SCORE Baja 1000 is an off-road race that takes place on Mexico's Baja California Peninsula in November. The Baja 1000 is part of the SCORE Championship Desert Racing Series that include the Baja 500, San Felipe 250 and the new San Felipe Challenge of Champions in place of the Primm 300 which had...
with Brian Collins and Larry RaglandLarry RaglandLarry Ragland is a professional offroad racing competitor and 5 time SCORE International Baja 1000 Trophy Truck overall winner. "Lightning" Larry Ragland is the second most winning driver in desert racing's history and a trophy truck expert....
- 2005 – 4th Trophy TruckTrophy TruckTrophy Trucks are the fastest class of off-road racing vehicles designed and built to resemble modern pickup trucks. Although any truck that meets the safety standards can race the trophy truck class, they, for the most part, feature long travel suspensions and high power engines...
SCOREScoreScore may refer to:*Score , a 2006 album by Dream Theater*Score , a number of points achieved in a sporting event or game*Score , a 1972 sexplotaition film*Score , a pornographic magazine...
Baja 1000Baja 1000SCORE Baja 1000 is an off-road race that takes place on Mexico's Baja California Peninsula in November. The Baja 1000 is part of the SCORE Championship Desert Racing Series that include the Baja 500, San Felipe 250 and the new San Felipe Challenge of Champions in place of the Primm 300 which had...
- 2002 – 1st Trophy TruckTrophy TruckTrophy Trucks are the fastest class of off-road racing vehicles designed and built to resemble modern pickup trucks. Although any truck that meets the safety standards can race the trophy truck class, they, for the most part, feature long travel suspensions and high power engines...
Parker 400 - SNORE & Whiplash
- 2001 – 1st Trophy TruckTrophy TruckTrophy Trucks are the fastest class of off-road racing vehicles designed and built to resemble modern pickup trucks. Although any truck that meets the safety standards can race the trophy truck class, they, for the most part, feature long travel suspensions and high power engines...
Rock to Rock - Whiplash
Media
Chad has been featured in several action sports films, most notably, Bajaflo2, Desert People 6, and Drive. He has also been used for interviews by NBCNBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
on their last four programs for the SCORE
Score
Score may refer to:*Score , a 2006 album by Dream Theater*Score , a number of points achieved in a sporting event or game*Score , a 1972 sexplotaition film*Score , a pornographic magazine...
Baja 500 and 1000. Chad is a natural in front of the camera.
Video
- Chad Ragland Video - Toyota Tundra Trophy Truck
- Chad Ragland from Bajaflo2
- Chad Ragland In-Car Primm, NV Testing
Education and other projects
Chad attended Brophy College Preparatory and Northern Arizona University graduating with a B.S. in Economics. Upon graduating, Chad joined the team at Conejo Bicycles and worked his way up to owning and running the company from 1994 - 1997. Shortly after the sale Chad co-founded Your Source Financial in Phoeniz, AZ and currently is a private contractor for them.Personal life
Chad is a fanatical cyclist and motorcycle rider. When he is not racing behind the wheel, he can be found on the roads and trails around his home in Carlsbad, California."Racing is in my blood. I don’t know if it is the desire to win or just the thrill of competition, but everything I enjoy seems to involve racing."