Best in the Desert - Laughlin Desert Classic Race Formats & Race Course Files

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Laughlin Desert Classic Race Formats & Race Course Files

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.

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

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

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

Official course files are now available for download:

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