"[3] Having rehabilitated, Evans entered some desert races to develop his hand controls and hone his driving skills.
In 1996, Evans built a Chevrolet C1500 truck, which he successfully campaigned in the popular Midwestern SODA (Short Course Off-Road Racing Association) Series.
The season put his name in the record books as the winningest truck class driver in SODA history.
His domination of the series earned Evans the special recognition of becoming the first paraplegic racer to capture a professional off-road racing title.
Evan also qualified for the pole position for the "Fabulous Five" in the Borg Warner at Crandon International Off-Road Raceway.
[4] In the final round, Taylor finished in second place, one spot in front of Evans, to win his sixth consecutive Pro-2 CORR title.
He was helped into a Jeep Cherokee specially prepared with hand controls by his father, Walker, so he could at least start the world's most famous off-road race.
[6] In 2000 Evan earned the opportunity from Chevrolet to race a Duramax Diesel up Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
He was the only truck in his class (High Performance Show Room Stock) racing against Porsches and Toyota cars.
Evans also joined Chevrolet as a spokesperson for the GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities, and became a member of the Chevy Thunder off-road motor sports team.
"Winning the (Class 13) title, joining Chevrolet, and becoming associated with the GM Mobility Program were like a dream come true for me," said Evans.