Micah Anderson’s Journalist Portfolio

Built Light, Built Strong: Carbon Fiber in Off-Road Racing

SCORE Journal (Vol. 12, Issue8) - My latest feature for SCORE International Off-Road Racing takes a deeper look at a material that has become almost synonymous with modern motorsports: CarbonFiber The title: Built Light, Built Strong: Carbon Fiber in Off-Road Racing says it all and we dive into how, where, and why the material is being used all throughout these off-road racing machines.

Aug. 3, 2026

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Accessorizing Your UTV: Gear For Pre-Running, Trail Support, and Race Preparation

SCORE Journal (Vol. 12, Issue 7) - The latest issue of SCORE International Off-Road Racing hashtag is largely dedicated to the rapidly growing world of UTV racing, and I had the honor of contributing a new product showcase built specifically for racers, prerunners and off-road enthusiasts. The feature highlights practical UTV equipment for recovery, communications, lighting, storage, vehicle maintenance and remote race support from brands including AGM Products (All German Motorsports), AMSOIL INC., Hostyle Racing Products LLC, PCI Race Radios, Rugged Radios, VP Racing Fuels, and Sylvania Automotive. The goal was to present products through the lens of how they can be used in the real world, like preparing for a SCORE race, logging miles during a Baja prerun or building a more capable machine for the next trail run.

July 20, 2026

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The Modern Race Dash: Inside Today's Race Vehicle Command Center

SCORE Journal (Vol. 12, Issue 5)- I just wrapped up my latest feature for SCORE International Off-Road Racing SCORE Journal May issue. It is a cover story too!: This is a topic I find fascinating because of the detailed craftmanship and technical expertise involved. One of the things I enjoyed most about this article was getting perspectives from some longtime friends and respected experts who have helped shape the evolution of modern off-road race vehicles. The article also highlights many of the technologies and companies helping drive the next generation of off-road racing, including MoTeC Pty Ltd, AiM Sports, LLC, Holley, AEM , Haltech, AutoMeter Products, Inc., Rugged Radios, PCI Race Radios, Lowrance, Garmin, Magellan, LEADNAV Systems LLC, Star Stream and others.

May 18, 2026

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Mason Motorsports Shop Tour and Interview

SCORE Journal — The August issue of the SCORE Journal just dropped. I had the pleasure of producing a featured article, presenting a tour of Mason Motorsports and an interview with Neal Mason. Neal and Mason Motorsports, Inc. are innovators in the off-road desert racing space, known for their all-wheel-drive Trophy Trucks that dominate SCORE International Baja 1000.

Aug. 22, 2025

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Off-Road Wheel Science and Buyers Guide

SCORE Journal — Once again, I had the honor and privilege to produce content in the latest issue of SCORE International Off-Road Racing hashtag#SCOREJournal Magazine. Volume 11 Issue 5 is all about the moto racers. My work on the other hand, spanning almost 30 pages, is all about wheels. I poured a tremendous amount of effort into two features; a off-road wheel science teach article and followed up with a comprehensive off-road wheel buyer's guide. I collaborated with companies and individuals such as John Remus III of Custom Wheel House Rhett Sander of Raceline Wheels, Jaime Zamora of Tremrr Wheels, Chris Vorhies of Vision Wheel, Inc., Ian Horn of American Wheel Group, Will Cross of ROH Wheels, and Ryan Interrante of Torque Wheels. The Buyers's Guide goes even further with inclusions from Icon Vehicle Dynamics, Lock Off-Road, Metal FX OffRoad, and Titan 7 Wheels.

June 2, 2025

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CLASS ANATOMY: TROPHY TRUCK

SCORE Journal — In the latest SCORE Journal (Vol. 11, Issue 3), I had the honor of writing a feature titled “CLASS ANATOMY: TROPHY TRUCK” — a deep-dive into how this elite division came to dominate the desert. We start with a brief look at the class origins, then follow the rise of the mighty Trophy Truck, before breaking out into the ultimate performance spectrum: Trophy Truck Unlimited Trophy Truck Spec Trophy Truck Legends And now, introducing the brand-new 2025 Trophy Truck 2WD class! From tech specs to historical notes to what sets each division apart, this one’s for the true off-road diehards. Read the full article in SCORE Journal Vol. 11, Issue 3 starting on Page 75: https://lnkd.in/gxvq98bS?

March 1, 2025

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Author | 2024 Baja 1000 Winners Story

SCORE Journal — The cover story featured article focuses on the 2024 Baja1000 overall winners of Luke McMillin and his teammate Rob MacCachren, whom I coordinated interviews with. The second article presents a summary overview of several other class winners. Both of my features are back to back and start on page 34.

Dec. 9, 2024

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Author | Race-Ready Navigation

SCORE Journal — In the high-stakes world of professional off-road desert racing, precision and timing are everything. Your choice of navigational tools, and how to use them, can be the difference between a faster route that can shave seconds, or using a slower leg that adds minutes to your overall time. With the right accessories and available maps added to your navigation tools, it can also help find faster routes or prevent you from getting bunched up in a traffic jam bottleneck. Accurate, reliable, and durable navigation systems are always being updated, and staying on top of new GPS units and map overlays is critical for anyone racing in the treacherous and remote areas of the Baja California Peninsula. Several navigation manufacturers such as Garmin, Lowrance, LeadNav, and Rugged Routes, have provided some insight on their latest specialized off-road navigational tools racers can use to stay ahead of the competition

Sept. 2, 2024

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Toyota Tacoma Off-Road LED Lighting Buyer's Guide | RealTruck

realtruck.com — Light up the trail with the best off-road lighting options for your Toyota Tacoma. This guide covers everything from powerful light bars to versatile pods, ditch lights, and the best mounting solutions to enhance visibility and safety on your next adventure.

May 1, 2025

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Author | Micah Anderson | RealTruck

realtruck.com — Find a list of all of Micah Anderson's latest articles contributed to RealSource, the one-stop-shop for all installation guides, buyer's guides, and other research topics for truck, JEEP and SUV shoppers.

Oct. 17, 2024

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Author | Micah Anderson | Off Road Xtreme

Offroad Xtreme — Micah is a 20 year authority in the off-road industry with extensive experience founded on marketing, events, and racing. Professionally skilled in all things creative, Micah is passionate about faith, freedom, and anything powered by adventure.

Feb. 20, 2023

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