--- title: "RJ Anderson Backflips a Polaris RZR in Latest XP1K Film" description: "Start your Tuesday with some off-road insanity in the ultimate UTV." date: "2017-04-19" modified: "2017-04-19" authors: - name: "Kyle Cheromcha" job_title: "Editor-in-Chief" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/kyle-cheromcha" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/watch-this/9447/rj-anderson-backflips-a-polaris-rzr-in-latest-xp1k-film" categories: - "News" - "Watch This" tags: - "backflip" - "Stunt" - "utv" - "video" - "xp1k" --- # RJ Anderson Backflips a Polaris RZR in Latest XP1K Film ![]() *\www.thedrive.com\* Ken Block may have his Gymkhana, but RJ Anderson is a master of the off-road acrobatics you only find in Mad Media's series of [*XP1K* stunt flicks]() showcasing his death-and-gravity-defying abilities behind the wheel of a highly modified UTV. We last saw him charging through an abandoned industrial hellscape, jumping concrete chasms and blasting across rusty rail yards. Now he's returned to the rocky scrublands outside San Diego with a brand new trick up his sleeve: an honest-to-goodness backflip. Throw in a circular "Wall of Death" routine, a few signature jumps, and a high-speed [whoops section](), and you've got a recipe for a good time. Of course, he's not using some old Mule with a cargo bed. The 168-horsepower [Polaris RZR XP Turbo EPS]() is part of the new wave of ultra-capable off-road UTVs (also called side-by-sides) that's currently sweeping the market. They've exploded in popularity over the last few years thanks to their ridiculous abilities straight from the factory and a thriving aftermarket scene, and this year saw their inclusion in the legendary Dakar Rally for the first time. Still, the one that Anderson is driving is [even more jacked]() than the models you can by from the showroom, featuring high-end modifications from top to bottom including new wheels, shocks, and numerous structural reinforcements added by the folks at [Carr One Fabrication.]() The track is a mix of natural features and a lot of hard work by the [Off-Road Management Group,]() the team responsible for building the video's signature moments—the "Wall of Death" and the backflip. A different "Wall of Death" was actually featured in an earlier video in the series, but this version has been substantially upgraded, with a motorized entry/exit hatch and a dirt jump on the follow through. And you can see the clever engineering in the backflip ramp, which is designed to collapse a bit at the top to aid Anderson's rotation...but you'll also notice that he manages to smash a camera drone out of the air on the way back down. You know, best laid plans and all that. Beyond those features, there's a whole lot more jumping, sliding, and scrambling to be had here. The whoops bit is particularly intense, featuring a few moments that almost live up to the name as he literally skips across the top. The *XPIK* videos just keep upping the ante with each installment—we'll be watching to see what they do next. https://youtube.com/embed/P0VF4Euk\_NE ## Author Overseeing an expert staff of writers and editors from his lair in Los Angeles, Kyle shapes The Drive’s singular approach to covering the automotive industry and car culture. He’s been with the site as a writer since 2017, taking over as editor in 2019. On a daily basis, Kyle is responsible for directing The Drive's editorial news and car review content strategies, setting special coverage priorities, managing complex reporting projects, and ensuring what you read on the page meets our high internal standards for quality and trustworthiness. He is also the executive producer of The Drive's YouTube channel, which was relaunched in February 2024 to great acclaim and has accumulated over 14M new views in its first year back on the scene. He hosts a biweekly series on the channel where he breaks down fascinating and complicated stories from the automotive world. ### Author social links [Bluesky]() [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()