So what drove the gap in between Eric and his racing career? "I got married. Then there was a lapse in life," Eric says with a smile as he hoists his one-year-old daughter from his wife's arms. "The only reason I got back into it was for the Nevada 2000," he says.

"At the time I was working in the BFG pits. And then Casey (Folks, Best In The Desert promoter) jumped in with the 2000 race, and I said, "I've got to do it." But at this point in Eric's life there was something else to consider, his family. "They had no clue what off-road racing was all about. When I brought it up to my wife she said, "You want to do what!" Eric recalls. The two ironed things out and Eric was on his way to the checkered flag, placing within the top five for his class in the 2000-mile, once-in-a-lifetime race. Once the fire was lit, Eric couldn't stop and settle with the status of a weekend racer.

For Eric Lane - his ambition does not rest upon jack stands, it's alive in the desert, where he's been racing since the age of 13. His dad posted top-notch finishes with Eric in the left seat.

Eric's commitment for the sport lead him to give up a successful career as a heavy equipment contractor in exchange for a truck and a dream. His skills as a driver have landed him into a contract with Lightforce, who's a major backer of Lanco Racing effort.

Sitting shotgun is potential co-pilot and Off-Road.com General Manager Eddie Perez, who's about ready to go for the ride of his life.

The heart of the F-150s powerplant is the oil. Dual commercial grade diesel engine filters contribute to the reliability while racing under the harsh condition of the desert.