The racing at The Graveyard was a huge part of the weekend, but anytime we weren’t at the racetrack, we were out riding.
And The Graveyard did not make it easy on us.
This park has some of the best mud holes in the state of Florida, along with nasty ruts, deep clay holes, swamp trails, and plenty of places that can turn a simple ride into a recovery mission real quick.
That’s exactly why we love it.
Riding With Vessel Powersports
Vessel Powersports was with us all weekend on their Honda Rancher 420 rig. That machine was running:
- 33-inch Aztex XX Tires
- 3-inch stretch
- 60% gear reduction
We put that setup through some seriously bad ruts, and it kept taking the abuse.
One of the wildest moments happened in the main mud hole near the center of the park. Vessel Powersports’ Sid was pushing ATVs through the hole and made it almost all the way to the end before finally needing a winch.
The Terache Talon pulled him out, and then we were right back to riding.
Vessel Powersports putting the Honda Rancher 420 on 33-inch Aztex XX tires through one of The Graveyard’s nastiest mud holes
Swamp Trails and Backwoods Riding
We also spent a lot of time riding the trails back in the trees.
Those trails had everything: swamp runs, floating logs, deep water, slick mud, and all kinds of nastiness waiting around the next corner. It was the kind of riding where you’re constantly picking a line, second-guessing it, and then committing anyway.
We also rode around behind the check-in area, where there were several brutal clay holes. That area turned into a great hangout spot at night, with people parked all around, music playing, and everyone watching machines try to make it through.
Some made it.
A lot didn’t.
J-Ball Sends the Six-Seater Defender
One night, J-Ball drove his massive six-seater Defender into one of the worst clay holes back there, and he went in sideways.
That hole was nasty.
He had to work the machine back and forth, slamming it from one side of the rut to the other, trying to get the tires to bite. After a serious fight, he finally managed to back it out.
It was impressive to watch, especially with a machine that big on massive tires. The fact that it held together through that kind of abuse says a lot.
Lake Crossings and Water Trouble
There was also a large water area near the center of the property that got plenty of attention throughout the weekend.
Vessel Sid and Mudpuppy crossed the lake multiple times on the Foreman and the Rancher. Those machines skimmed across and made it look easy, but not everyone had the same luck.
Plenty of machines flipped over or took water into the engine out there.
After a couple oil changes, though, everyone was back at it again.
That’s pretty much how a Graveyard weekend goes.
Why We Love The Graveyard
We love The Graveyard.
It has one of the most fun racetracks on our series, some of the worst mud holes you’ll find anywhere, and the kind of trail riding that keeps you talking about it long after the weekend is over.
The park also has solid facilities, including showers, which makes a big difference after a full day of mud riding. The vendor area was set up really well too, and Terache had a tent there all week.
At the booth, we were showing off some new products, including:
- 18x7 forged wheels
- New gear reduction offerings
- 34-inch Aztex XX tires
- 32-inch Aztex XX tires
Between the racing, trail riding, late-night hangouts, and product testing, The Graveyard gave us exactly what we came for.
Bad holes, good people, and a whole lot of mud.
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