The ’89 Instagram Corolla That Raced the Mint 400
What started as an Instagram rendering became a fully functional all-wheel-drive 1989 Toyota Corolla GT-S desert racer. Built in a garage with no blueprints, sleepless nights, and determination, the AWDROLA project made it to the 2026 Mint 400—proving that grassroots builds can compete with the pros.
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Couldn’t make it out to the big show? From expos and desert races, to auto shows and overlanding gatherings, get your recaps here. You’ll see coverage from Overland Expo, King of the Hammer, Los Angeles Auto Show, Toyo Trailpass, Score International’s Baja races and more.
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Overland Expo SoCal 2026 Delivers Adventure and Innovation
Southern California’s largest vehicle-based adventure expo returned to Costa Mesa March 14–15, bringing together more than 400 exhibitors, 100 hours of educational programming, and thousands of overlanders for a weekend focused on gear, skills, and community.
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The Quieter Side of King of the Hammers: Inside the OVR Outpost
In its second year, the OVR Outpost established itself as a distinct gathering space within Hammertown’s high-octane atmosphere—offering community, conversation, and connection three miles north of the action during King of the Hammers week.
OVR’s SEMA 2025 Recap & Photo Dump
SEMA 2025 energized Las Vegas with expanded public access, showcasing OVR’s interactive Hankook partnership that drew crowds all week.
OPTIMA Batteries Powers Up for Baja 1000 and Ford Raptor Rally
OPTIMA Batteries kicks off Baja 1000 prep with a Yuma plant visit and Ford Raptor Rally, uniting racers, fans, and employees ahead of the legendary race.
Ultimate Guide to Overland Expo Mountain West 2025
The ultimate adventure gathering returns with more exhibitors, education, and family activities than ever before. Here’s how to make the most of your experience.
Land Rover Classic Showcases 75 Years of Expedition Vehicles
Ten legendary Land Rover expedition vehicles spanning 75 years of global adventure will grace the 17th fairway at the 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, including rare models that traversed the Darien Gap and vehicles bearing the Dalai Lama’s signature.
OVR Outpost Brings Overlanding to Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion
OVR Magazine returns to Monterey Car Week with a unique fusion of overlanding and vintage motorsports. Its new OVR Outpost camping experience at the 2025 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion offers adventure enthusiasts the rare opportunity to camp trackside during one of racing’s most prestigious heritage events.
Sierra Trek 2025 Adds New Overland and Rocklanding Runs
Join the 2025 Sierra Trek for guided overland adventures like the Gold Country Expedition, Rubidyce, and Rocklanding—history, trails, and camping await!
25 Cool Rigs from Overland Expo West 2025
Explore the wildest and most unique vehicles from Overland Expo West 2025—from 6x6 beasts to custom GX550s and vintage Scouts. These rigs steal the show.
Overland Expo SoCal 2025: Build It and They Will Come- Record Crowds, Must-See Overlanding Gear
Unlike The Field of Dreams, Overland Expo SoCal in Costa Mesa wasn’t visited by ghosts but rather 303 exhibitors and over 19,000 attendees hungry for good deals on camping gear and overlanding products over a 2-day show at the OC Fair & Event Center this past March 2025.
Escaping the Chaos: OVR Outpost at King of the Hammers
Discover the OVR Outpost—an overland retreat in Johnson Valley at King of the Hammers with workshops, campfire stories, and race action just minutes from Hammertown.
Win a Ride in an ULTRA4 Race Vehicle at the 2026 King of the Hammers
2025 was amazing and you asked us to do it again! So… here we go again! Join us for an unforgettable outdoor adventure at the OVR Outpost during King of the Hammers 2026. Brought to you by OVR Magazine, KC HiLiTES, PEAK Suspension, and Hammerking Productions. Experience hands-on learning, live race viewing, cooking demos, recovery classes, and more!
2024 Overlanding Trends: Top Vehicles and Gear from SEMA’s Overland Experience
Every year, SEMA brings out the most interesting and extreme vehicles for us to take inspiration and 2024 did not disappoint.
OVR’s 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway: Enter to Win Overland Gear Daily!
Join OVR’s 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway for a chance to win overland-ready gear each day! Follow us on Instagram (@ovrmag) and enter daily to gear up for your next adventure. Don’t miss out!
2024 SEMA Show Recap: The Pulse Of the Automotive and 4x4 Aftermarket
Each year in Las Vegas, Nevada gearheads converge on Sin City for the annual SEMA Show.
OVRland Outpost: Highlights from the 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show Overland Display
The OVRland Outpost at the 2023 LA Auto Show was the culmination of a lot of hard work and the de facto coming-out party for this nearly year-old brand.
Rovicon V: Joining the Northern California Land Rover Club for the Annual Rubicon Adventure
When I received an invite from friend Jesse Coombs to ride shotgun in his D90, I said, “Sure, sounds awesome.” What I didn’t know was that we would be joined by several dozen members of the Northern California Land Rover Club (NCLR). The cause for this rendezvous was their fifth annual Rovicon Adventure.
OVR Featured in LA Auto Show Stories
Get to know what OVR is all about in the first episode of LA Auto Stories.
2024 Overland Expo PNW in Redmond, OR: Vendors, Vehicles, People, Products, and Pets - A Pictorial Recap
16,000+ Attendees, 376 Exhibitors, 92 Instructors, 312 Classes, 47% New Attendees. What can go right?
Overland Expo West 2024: Overlanding Rigs, Gear, People, Pets and more from Flagstaff, AZ
A receipe for sucess: 29,500 attendees, 415 vendors, 318 classes, plenty of sunshine during the 15th Annual Overland Expo West. We provide a photo dump of nearly 100 images.
Rigs & Coffee at Front Runner - April 6, 2024
We attended Rigs & Coffee at Front Runner on April 6, 2024, here’s a photo collection of the day’s festivities!
Rebelle Renegades: What Does a Day in the Life of a Rallier Look Like?
What happens when you put 65 two-women teams together and toss them into the desert to fend for themselves? Welcome to the Rebelle Rally.
Conquering the Wild: Off-Road and Overland Subarus Shine at the 2023 Subiefest Series
If you love yourself a good modified Subaru like we do, you’ll want to check out the amazing Subies that we encountered at the 2023 series of Subiefest events. Join us as we take a look back at the overland and off-road themed rides we saw at Subiefest in two jam-packed image galleries.
OVR Brings Overlanding to the Los Angeles Auto Show 2023 with the OVRLAND OUTPOST presented by OVRMAG.com
New to the LA Auto Show’s main floor is the OVRLAND OUTPOST, Presented by OVRMag.com. Highlighting the vibrant enthusiast community that is Outdoor Vehicle Recreation, this exhibit showcases over 30 curated vehicles modified for outdoor adventures of all kinds.
Los Angeles Auto Show 2023: The Vehicles of OVRLAND OUTPOST presented by OVRMAG.com
LA Auto Show, OVR: Outdoor Vehicle Recreation, and OVRMAG.com celebrate vehicle-based adventure travel by displaying awesome overlaning rigs.
Rivian Takes First Place At 2023 Rebelle Rally In 4x4 Class
Rivian took first place at the 2023 Rebelle Rally in the 4x4 class – the first team in a fully electric vehicle to win the rally.
2024 PROGRESSIVE King of the Hammers Powered By OPTIMA Batteries Tickets on sale and 50% off merchandise for early birds
Tickets are $50 now through September 30 to the largest off-road motorsports event in the world; the must-attend, 2024 Progressive King of the Hammers Powered by OPTIMA Batteries!
Backcountry Survival Skills Summit with Subject Matter Expert and Gear Gurus Hosted by Tread Agency
The allure of interacting with cool gear creators and learning skills from SMEs was too hard to pass up.
The Best Gear of the 2023 Overland Expo Pacific Northwest Show
While our “best-gear” list could fill a book, we chose 10 great products that caught our eye (in no particular order)
NWAPA Mudfest 2023: Putting 22 SUVs and Trucks to the (Very Messy) Test
NWAPA Mudfest is an annual media event that puts the latest and greatest SUVs and trucks to the (very muddy) test. Here are 2023’s top dogs.
