Established in 2006 Speed Technologies is owned by John Harrah and headquartered in Reno, NV. The team operates both an off-road racing team and also operate the popular Arrive & Drive program where fans can be a "racer for a day." Competing in both the Lucas off Road Race Series and the Best in the Desert Speed Technologies is a full-time operation supported by a full time staff as well as additional chase and safety crews. Speed Technologies took first place in the Baja 1000 in 2008 .