Toyota Taupo 1000

Two racers, on two different paths, to one finish line. Ryan Millen, an off-roading superstar. Kevin Necessary, an enthusiast in his first race. Both prepare their Toyota FJ Cruisers for the longest, most brutal off-road race in the southern hemisphere.

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The FJ Cruiser at the Taupo 1000

Taupo, New Zealand. Two racers - one pro, one amatuer - gear up their FJ Cruisers for the longest off-road race in the Southern Hemisphere, the Taupo 1000.

Welcome to New Zealand!

Ryan Millen and Kevin Necessary arrive in New Zealand, take in Kiwi culture, and make final preparations for their running in the Taupo 1000. But which one will get the liquor store sponsorship?

The Tale of Two Crews

Pro racer Ryan Millen and amateur off-roader Kevin Necessary find themselves on very different paths as they get their FJ Cruisers ready for the Taupo 1000.

True Gearheads

You gearheads will appreciate this look behind the scenes with Ryan Millen and Kevin Necessary's crews. Check out all the modifications being made to their FJ Cruisers for the Taupo 1000.

Cuttin' Loose with the FJ Cruiser Crew

The FJ Cruiser rally racers get silly with Roman candles, tinkle breaks and backwards driving, as they unwind from an intense day of off-roading.

Tearing Up Track at Taupo

Excellent racing footage from the Taupo 1000 as the FJ Cruiser teams leave their mark.

Highlights from the Taupo 1000!

Three months of preparation, 6000 miles, and now, the big day has finally arrived. The Taupo 1000 is underway, and Ryan Millen is in it to win it. Meanwhile, amateur off-roader Kevin Necessary is in it to at least finish in one piece.

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The FJ Cruiser at the Taupo 1000

Taupo, New Zealand. Two racers - one pro, one amatuer - gear up their FJ Cruisers for the longest off-road race in the Southern Hemisphere, the Taupo 1000.

"Two Roads to The Taupo 1000" is the story of two off-road racers, on two very different paths, to one distant finish line. Ryan Millen is the 23-year-old son of New Zealand off-road racing legend Rod Millen. Kevin Necessary is a 36-year-old photographer and novice off-road racing enthusiast from Long Beach, CA. Both are prepping Toyota FJ Cruisers to compete halfway around the world in the longest, most brutal off-road race in the southern hemisphere. Get ready to buckle up and go behind the scenes to watch what it takes for one pro and one amateur to not only make it to the start of New Zealand's Taupo 1000, but what it takes to make it to the checkered flag.

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Toyota Taupo 1000

Two racers, on two different paths, to one finish line. Ryan Millen, an off-roading superstar. Kevin Necessary, an enthusiast in his first race. Both prepare their Toyota FJ Cruisers for the longest, most brutal off-road race in the southern hemisphere.

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  • Added: 1/24/2008
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