Blake Wilkey Lands World Record Trophy Truck Jump
Wilkey soared 214 feet in his VW Beetle-inspired trophy truck at Revel Surf Park in Arizona on XCOMP tires...
At an event that took place at the end of January at Revel Surf Park in Arizona, professional off-road racer Blake Wilkey made history by jumping his trophy truck 214 feet, setting a new world record. The extreme jump demanded extraordinary performance, strength and reliability, which is why Blake chose XCOMP 40×13.5×17 XT tires for this incredible feat, company officials stated in a press release.
Hailing from San Diego, California, Blake Wilkey shares his SoCal racing culture with the world through his 281,000-plus Instagram followers. He builds all his vehicles out of his home garage and competes in multiple off-road classes, including Class 11, Trophy Truck, and UTV.
Beetles & Sharks
His love for Volkswagen Beetles is shown in his trophy truck, as it shares the same shape as a VW Beetle. Wilkey names all his race vehicles after sharks, such as “Mako,” “Blood Shark,” “Thresher,” and “Megladon.” He calls his trophy truck that made the record-breaking jump, “Jaws.”
XCOMP says this landmark achievement, captured and shared by GoPro and a host of partners, marks an unforgettable milestone for the entire XCOMP community and showcases the innovation driving the brand’s commitment to pushing boundaries in off-road performance.
