Off-road racing

Dune bashing

A Ford Bronco dune bashing

Organized desert safari dune bashing in Dubai
Dune bashing is a specific form of off-roading performed on sand dunes.[3]

Dune Buggies, Sport-utility vehicles, and ATVs are often used.[4] Vehicles driven on dunes often are equipped with a roll cage in case of an overturn. Similar to auto racing, experience and skill are required to maneuver the car and prevent accidents. Drivers commonly reduce tire pressure to gain more traction by increasing the footprint of the tire and lowering the ground pressure of the vehicle on the sand, comparable to a person wearing snowshoes in order to walk on a snow without sinking.[5]

A frequent modification is to outfit cars with beadlock wheels, which allow tire pressure to be lowered even further without risking tire and wheel separation. Upon entering the desert, it is customary for drivers to meet with a pack of other vehicles and a group leader before proceeding. The group leader then leads the pack through the stunts in a single file line. The reason for this technique is to prevent vehicles from becoming disoriented and getting lost.[6]