Off-road racing legend “Lightning” Larry Ragland is bringing a true icon of desert racing to Las Vegas, as his celebrated Trophy Truck—known as “Arnold”—goes on display at Team Chevrolet, located at 5501 Drexel Road. Racing fans and motorsports enthusiasts will have the rare chance to see this historic vehicle up close during regular store hours.
Ragland, a five-time SCORE Trophy Truck overall champion, is one of the most accomplished drivers in the history of off-road racing. He ranks second in all-time wins and was honored with induction into the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2016. Known for his smooth, aggressive driving style and strategic precision, Ragland helped define an era of desert racing excellence.
The Trophy Truck on display, affectionately named “Arnold,” made its debut at the legendary Baja 1000 in 1995—where it won what remains the longest version of the race, stretching from Tijuana to La Paz. Arnold continued its dominance with wins in 1996, 1997, and 1999, along with a strong second-place finish in 1998.
Now, nearly three decades later, Arnold is back in the spotlight. In 2024, Ragland returned to competition behind the wheel of the same truck at the NORRA 1000, where he not only finished the grueling event but won his class—proving that both the machine and its driver still have what it takes. Remarkably, the truck remains 95 percent true to its original 1994 build. It still features one of its original engines and transmissions, along with key components such as the trailing arms, A-arms, and gauges from the original configuration.
The exhibit offers a rare glimpse into a defining piece of off-road history and a testament to Ragland’s enduring legacy in motorsports.
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