That picture is actuly a Sorento trophy truck. The Sportage's I have seen are a little more stock put I here there were some more extream ones built. Darren Skilton built some of the Sportage's, in fact I have one of his front bumpers. I got it from Cris Vernon when he was active here. Just do a search on race Kia's and seen what comes up, It has been a while since I have looked but there was some good info on them a few years back.
Dennis

95 Sportage, gone but not forgotten.
98 Jeep TJ, 4" Zone springs with RC Long arms, Ford 8.8", 4.56 gears & Detroit locker rear, D30, 4.56 & Detroit Trutrack front.