The Gambler 500 rallies unlikely environmental stewards in Eastern Oregon

The Gambler 500 rallies unlikely environmental stewards in Eastern Oregon

Off-road thrills, junky cars, and trash cleanup—welcome to the Gambler 500.Every spring, an unusual gathering takes place in the Blue Mountains of Northeast Oregon. The Gambler 500, a rally-style event, brings together enthusiasts driving beat-up cars with quirky names like “Bat Claw” and “Corollavirus.” But these junker jockeys aren’t here for a race – they’re on a mission to clean up the national forest.The Gambler 500 started in Redmond, and …