Monthly Archives: August 2020
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Off-road desert racing has brought adventure enthusiasts and thrill-seekers together since the 1920s. Barren, open deserts allow racers of various vehicle classes to test their speed, while technical, unforgiving terrain challenges even the most skilled of drivers. Whether the vehicle of choice is a vintage race car or stock mini truck, dune buggy, or modified Volkswagen Beetle, there is something for everyone in these famous off-road desert races spanning from the southwestern states of America down through Central America.
Find out what makes these four offroad races top-notch and why this North American sport continues to grow in popularity. Additionally, we'll offer tips for preparing to navigate these extreme courses where you'll be spending long hours out in the middle of nowhere.
Best Off-Road Desert Races in North America
"The Great American Off-Road Race"
Created in 1968 by Norm Johnson of The Mint Hotel and Casino, the Mint 400 is the oldest off-road race in America,
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In the past, going off the grid usually meant sacrificing the constant connectivity we were used to. Even with the introduction of the first Internet-ready satellite for consumers in 2003, options for remote Internet connection were spotty at best, and completely unavailable in many parts of the world. Since then the options have grown, getting to the point where world-travelers and global corporations could maintain online communication no matter where they went. The mobile satellite Internet options through Certus now lead the way in seamless, reliable, and uninterrupted data and streaming across the globe.
The globally-connected options we'll cover include:
Questioning whether you need mobile satellite Internet or not? Let's find out.
Who Needs Mobile Satellite Internet?
It's easier to find yourself in the middle of nowhere without Internet connectivity than you might think. But those living
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These days, it feels as if our cell phones can do anything. To say they are a lifeline is not an exaggeration. In fact, you know this if you've ever been stranded in the middle of nowhere only to realize that your smartphone is rendered useless with no cell tower in sight. If only there was a way to stay connected from anywhere in the world so you would never be without such essential communication. Iridium satellite is doing just that.
Communicating on a global level is made possible through Iridium's satellite network. Here you'll find out what Iridium satellite is, how its network allows users to stay connected worldwide, and the products that run on its unmatched platform.
Connect Globally with Iridium Satellite
Even with the number of cell phones outnumbering the Earth's population (yes, you heard that right), their capabilities still aren't enough for many users. For those who travel to remote areas of the world, more is required in order to stay connected. Dead zones, what we like
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