the Most LEGENDARY Motorcycle Racing Club in America | 75 years of Desert Racing: Checkers MC
For more than 75 years, the Checkers Motorcycle Club has defined excellence in American desert racing. Founded in 1950 with a relentless drive to win, the Checkers became the most feared and respected club in the dirt—dominating legendary events like Barstow to Vegas, Hare & Hound Nationals, and countless District 37 races. This film explores the legacy of a club built on grit, sacrifice, and an unbreakable brotherhood, carried forward by generations of racers and led today by club president Trevor Hoffman, a lifelong desert competitor who embodies the Checker mindset: earn it, defend it, pass it on.
Produced, filmed, and edited by MadLad Films (Instagram | Facebook | YouTube), this cinematic documentary episode takes viewers inside the raw, unforgiving world of desert racing. Through immersive race footage, candid interviews, and sweeping shots of brutal terrain, the film captures the tension of silent start lines, the chaos of high-speed desert runs, and the mental toughness required to chase championships year after year. The storytelling dives deep into the rivalries, traditions, and “win at all costs” culture that shaped West Coast desert racing—and forged the Checkers into a legacy few can rival.
MadLad Films specializes in cinematic documentaries, action sports storytelling, and long-form brand films that preserve history while pushing visual boundaries. From extreme motorsports to outdoor culture and legacy-driven stories, our team creates films that honor authenticity and elevate impact. This project stands as a tribute to the racers who risk everything for glory—and to a club where the words Once a Checker, Always a Checker are more than a saying. Discover more high-octane storytelling at madladfilms.com.

