Reckless driving, much safer than many people who drive around with a stero blasting, holding a cell phone, cigarette, burger, driving with their kness on the highway.
Yes those of us who have done this risk damaging our trucks, but as stated before, splashing through a mudhole/puddle in the maountains can cause much more damage than playing on sand.
If you want the absolute safety, keep your truck in a garage, never take it out.
If well planned and executed, the event can be very safe. If your so concerned about safety, don't visit places like Colorado, or Utah and go 4 wheeling, you could get hurt. I will continue to push myself and my truck, but I will only place myself in risk, not others.
Peace.
Todd