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Phil Blurton wins inaugural American Off-Road Racing Championship UTV Pro and Limited Overall Championships while Michael McFayden finishes second at the Laughlin season finale

  • Phil Blurton secured the 2026 AORC UTV Pro Championship & 2026 Limited Overall Championship titles at the Laughlin Desert Classic in Laughlin, Nevada.
  • Blurton overcame mechanical issues throughout the week & benefited from a late-race crash involving his main rival to clinch the titles in a dramatic finish.
  • Michael McFayden finished second in the UTV Pro Category after placing second on Day 1 & winning Day 2 of the event.
  • Dustin Jones competed in the series & finished fourth in the Laughlin race.
  • Can-Am won the inaugural Manufacturers Cup for the AORC Season due to the dominance of its racers.
  • The 2026 racing season began in January & concluded with the high-octane finale in the Nevada desert.
  • Blurton announced plans to return for the full 2027 AORC season to defend his titles.
  • BRP Inc. reported annual sales of CA$8.4 billion & employed approximately 17,000 people as of January 31, 2026.
  • Can-Am racing is powered by Progressive Insurance, reinforcing values of protection, confidence, & exploration.