Zach Bowman

Knoxville

Editor In Chief at UTV Driver

Senior Editor at Road & Track. Father, wrench, writer. Wandering fool.

Articles

Massimo Expands Offerings at Rural King

Nov 29, 2024 | utvdriver.com | Zach Bowman

Look, if you’ve never been inside of a Rural King, you’re missing out. Our local store has become my go-to for, well, just about everything, from socks and tools to oil, ammo, and yard equipment. If Rural King doesn’t have it, you probably don’t need it. Massimo go-karts have been available at the farm emporium for years, and the company just announced that it will expand its offerings. Shoppers can look forward to finding Massimo UTVs, ATVs, golf carts, and minibikes among the ranks soon.
Morgan Clarke Is a Fabricating Madman

Nov 25, 2024 | utvdriver.com | Zach Bowman

We thought we’d inoculated ourselves against the sort of madness that comes from SEMA. The show has become synonymous with the outrageous, and while most of the machines that occupy the displays in Las Vegas are little more than show ponies, Morgan Clarke has built a reputation for designing and fabricating some truly bonkers machines. The latest of those is his tube-frame, turbocharged Lamborghini V-10-powered Range Rover Velar. We’ll let all that sink in.
Watch Can-Am Make Celebrities Suffer

Nov 25, 2024 | utvdriver.com | Zach Bowman

There are few things we love more than watching celebrities suffer for our entertainment, and the latest episode of Can-Am’s Off-Road Showdown delivers the goods. In it, folks like Lia Block, Terry Madden, Travis Pastrana, and Cowboy Cerrone face off in a challenge that combines cornhole, a Can-Am Defender, and Specialized mountain bikes. Contestants start by throwing four bags at a regulation cornhole board.
Phil Smage Cannot Be Stopped

Nov 15, 2024 | utvdriver.com | Zach Bowman |Five Side-By-Sides

Even if Phil Smage’s name doesn’t sound familiar, you’ve probably seen his work. Six years ago he attempted to set a world-record jump in a side-by-side as part of the Nitro Circus, crashing in spectacular fashion. Clips of that wreck were everywhere, and Smage, who had spent his life as an action sports star, suddenly found himself staring at a bleak prognosis. Doctors said he may never walk again.
Watch Grind Hard Put a Tiny Turbo on a Tiny Jeep

Nov 14, 2024 | utvdriver.com | Zach Bowman

By now, you’ve seen those cheap Jeep go-karts. Seems like every Farm Store and YouTuber has a pallet of the things out back. One guy even tried to drive the length of Utah in one. But as far as we know, no one has attempted to turbocharge one of the 125cc Amazon specials. Until now. Leave it to the crew from Grind Hard Plumbing to answer the question no one was asking.
Arctic Cat Recalls UTVs for Rolling Away

Nov 7, 2024 | utvdriver.com | Zach Bowman

Arctic Cat parent company Textron Specialized Vehicles is recalling 7,000 units, plus an additional 700 sold in Canada, due to a potential crash hazard. Certain 2022–2024 Arctic Cat Prowler Pro and Prowler Pro Crew as well as Tracker Off Road 800SX and 800SX Crew units may move when on an incline and the instrument cluster displays “park.” If that happens, the vehicle could roll away and cause a crash hazard. Arctic Cat will repair the issue free of charge.
Jeremy Stenberg on Growing Up Tough

Nov 1, 2024 | utvdriver.com | Zach Bowman

Jeremy Stenberg is a force of nature. If you ever spent time watching freestyle motocross or the X Games, his name probably rings a bell. That’s because he spent no small amount of time on top of the podium, bashing it out with the likes of Travis Pastrana and other madmen. These days, the guy spends his time knocking trophy truck fenders in the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, and while he’s less likely to snap a bone nowadays, gunning for the checkered flag takes no less grit.
DragonFire Racing Introduces New 4Peak Tire

Nov 1, 2024 | utvdriver.com | Zach Bowman

DragonFire Racing has been selling all manner of side-by-side accessories for nearly 20 years, and the company’s portfolio has expanded to include everything from wheels, harnesses, and doors to mirrors and cupholders. The company just announced a new addition to its lineup: the 4Peak tire. Designed for medium-to-hard surfaces, the 4Peak is named after four mountain ranges in Arizona and offers what looks like a traditional mud terrain tread design.
Watch DeBoss Garage Get Land Rovered In Africa

Oct 30, 2024 | utvdriver.com | Zach Bowman

Turns out that buying a bunch of Land Rovers sight unseen and attempting to drive them across Africa is hard. Who knew? The crew from DeBoss Garage dropped the latest episode in their African adventure. The last episode saw the team meet their trucks for the first time, outfit them with the gear they need for an overland trip, and set off with a few hiccups. This time, the guys set their sights on Namibia.
Watch These Masochists Drive Land Rovers Across Africa

Oct 16, 2024 | utvdriver.com | Zach Bowman

If you’ve spent any time poking around YouTube, odds are you’re familiar with DeBoss Garage. The channel focuses on all sorts of madness, from shoving a Caterpillar engine into an OBS Ford truck to sending a 16-cylinder two-stroke diesel engine to Valhalla. Most of the content focuses on what the crew can get up to in its Canadian garage, but the latest video makes all of that seem like child’s play.