Laughlin Desert Classic Race Formats & Race Course Files
Ground Course Markings vs. GPS Markings:
Ground Markings:
- Course markings on the ground always take priority over what is provided on the GPS file, both in pits and on the entire race course.
- Please familiarize yourself with the Course Marking Guide.
GPS File Markings:
- Stop Checks: Stop Checks entering the pit are noted as “STOP CHECK, 25MPH SZ BEGINS” on the GPS file. All vehicles must come to a complete stop before entering the 25mph speedzones. Please use caution, as we will have course workers in that exact location.
- Speed Zones: Race speed in all pits is 25 mph.
- Resume Race Speed: When it is approved to resume race speed, it is noted as “25MPH SZ ENDS” on the GPS file. All vehicles may resume race speed when passing through the resume race speed signs.
- Virtual Check Points (VCPs): VCP’s might be placed along the race course to ensure there is no course cutting. Most VCP’s would be released as part of the official course files. Some would not be. There are not VCP to VCP races.
- How close do you need to come within a VCP? 50 feet
- What is the penalty for a missed VCP? TBD
Thursday Qualifying Formats & Course Files:
Qualifying course files are now available for download:
| Race | Classes: | Lap Distance | # of Laps | Start Method | Start Interval | Start Gate | Finish Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifying Group 1 | Class 10 > UTV Pro | 3.1 miles | 1 site, 1 timed | Single vehicle | 1 minute | Start Line | Qual. Finish Line |
| Qualifying Group 2 | Unlimited Truck SPEC | 3.1 miles | 1 site, 1 timed | Single vehicle | 1 minute | Start Line | Qual. Finish Line |
| Qualifying Group 3 |
Unlimited Truck Legends > Class 1 > Class 1 Unlimited > Unlimited Truck 2WD > Unlimited Truck 4WD |
3.1 miles | 1 site, 1 timed | Single vehicle | 1 minute | Start Line | Qual. Finish Line |
Friday Race Formats & Course Files:
| Race | Classes: | Lap Distance | # of Laps | Start Method | Start Interval | Start Gate | Finish Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth 170/200/250 | Youth 170/200/250 | 1.6 miles | 25 minutes, plus 1 lap | 5 per row | 20 seconds | Start Line | Qual. Finish Line |
| Youth 570/1000 | Youth 570/1000 | 3.4 miles |
570: 45 minutes 1000: 1 hour, plus 1 lap |
6 per row | 20 seconds | Start Line | Qual. Finish Line |
Saturday/Sunday Race Formats & Race Course Files:
Official course files are now available for download:
Day 2, Heat 1 Staging Order
Day 2, Heat 1 Staging Order
Day 2, Heat 2 Staging Order
Day 2, Heat 2 Staging Order
Day 2, Heat 3 Staging Order
Day 2, Heat 3 Staging Order
Day 2, Heat 4 Staging Order
Day 2, Heat 4 Staging Order
Day 2, Heat 5 Staging Order
Day 2, Heat 5 Staging Order
Day 2, Heat 6 Staging Order
Day 2, Heat 6 Staging Order
Day 2, Heat 7 Staging Order
Day 2, Heat 7 Staging Order
| Race | Classes: | Lap Distance | Start Order | # of Laps | Start Method | Start Interval | Start Gate | Finish Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat 1 | See Schedule | 15 miles | Like size vehicles | 1 lap | 2 wide | 30 seconds | Start Line | Not timed. |
| Heat 2 | See Schedule | 15 miles | Registration Date | 5 laps |
Dead engine start Row 1: Pro Row 2: Expert Row 3: Quads Row 4: Amatuer |
1 minute | Start Line | Finish Line |
| Heat 3 | See Schedule | 15 miles | Registration Date | 4 laps | 4 wide | 30 seconds | Start Line | Finish Line |
| Heat 4 | See Schedule | 15 miles | Points Standings, by class | 5 laps | 4 wide | 30 seconds | Start Line | Finish Line |
| Heat 5 | See Schedule | 15 miles |
Qualifying time. Top qualifier choose inside or outside line |
5 laps | 2 wide | 20 seconds | Start Line | Finish Line |
| Heat 6 | See Schedule | 15 miles |
Qualifying time, by class. Top qualifier choose inside or outside line |
5 laps | 4 wide | 30 seconds | Start Line | Finish Line |
| Heat 7 | See Schedule | 15 miles |
Mixed class, by qualifying time. Top qualifier choose inside or outside line |
5 laps | 2 wide | 20 seconds | Start Line | Finish Line |