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SOHREN STRENGTH Resiliency to Continue Family Legacy After Tragedy
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Story By: La-Chelle Halliday Photos Courtesy of Paige Sohren and Brenda Bunch
wo years ago, and some change, the off road community was shocked as a wave was felt ripping throughout the tightly knit desert community, bringing everyone to their knees in disbelief. On that January day, time simply stood still as our lives in off road ultimately changed following the news of iconic trophy truck driver, Pete Sohren, succumbing to injuries while off-roading with his daughters in San Felipe, Mexico. Sohren was primarily known as “Pistol Pete”, with a 6’2” stature accompanied by an unconfined yet captivating brunette mullet and a loud straight forward approach, often getting himself “bannedforlife” from message boards.
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He was an average guy, racing in the prominent and expensive trophy truck class who made his voice heard not only through his comments but his driving skills on the course. In a world of Snap On Tools, Pete was the King of Harbor Freight. His truck the brightest shade of yellow was held together on hope, duct tape and bailing wire, yet he was a reigning champion in the desert. The only man to have not just one, but two codrivers in his truck, one on either side of the centered steering wheel, because two is obviously better than one. A great mentor, an unbelievably supportive father, yet Pete was always the opposing
