LAUGHLIN DESERT CLASSIC
A prestigious off-road racing event that has been held in Laughlin, Nevada since 1997. The event is hosted by the Best in the Desert Racing Association and features some of the worlds best Trick Truck, UTV’s and motorcycle racers. The event has been won by some of the biggest names in off-road racing, including Rob MacCachren, Andy McMillin, and Bryce Menzies. This event is partnered with both The “Las Vegas Events” group as well as the Laughlin City Tourism and Commission.
OCTOBER 15-19
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LAUGHLIN DESERT CLASSIC
A prestigious off-road racing event that has been held in Laughlin, Nevada since 1997. The event is hosted by the Best in the Desert Racing Association and features some of the worlds best Trick Truck, UTV’s and motorcycle racers. The event has been won by some of the biggest names in off-road racing, including Rob MacCachren, Andy McMillin, and Bryce Menzies. This event is partnered with both The “Las Vegas Events” group as well as the Laughlin City Tourism and Commission.
Time Trials – Trick Truck, 6100 & 1500 Classes only
Subject to change *Watch out for text alerts*
Registration will be a “Qualifying- Liability Verification Only.”
You will still be required to complete a full registration on Friday!
3:00 PM Staging – All Groups
3:30 PM Escort Lap
4:00 PM Qualifying Lap
Registration, Contingency, Tech & Event Expo
Registration- Harrah’s Laughlin – Ballroom
Tech Inspection- Harrah’s Laughlin – Parking Lot *See Map*
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM All classes open to Tech & Registration
Media / Helicopter & Drone Meeting
Held in Harrah’s Laughlin – Ballroom – Attendance is Mandatory
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Media Meeting
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Helicopter & Drone Meeting
Mandatory Drivers Meeting
Held in Harrah’s Laughlin Ballroom
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM– Drivers Meeting
25 Random Vehicle Numbers will be called to confirm attendance
1-hour penalty will be applied to those not present
NIGHT RACE!
Laughlin Sports Center
6:30 PM – Class 11 Staging
7:00 PM – START
7:30 PM – Short Course UTV- Staging
8:00 PM – START
THIS RACE SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18th, AFTER REGISTRATION. IT DEPENDS ON HOW MANY VEHICLES ARE IN EACH RACE AFTER REGISTRATION AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THE FINAL SCHEDULE WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT THE DRIVERS MEETING AT 4:00 PM. WE REALIZE MANY OF YOU ARE RACING TWO (2) VEHICLES, AND WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO STAY WITH THIS SCHEDULE.
6:00 AM – Staging Race 1 –Motorcycles & ATV’s
6:30 AM – Race # 1 Start – 10 Laps with GP Finish
***All Times Approximate after the 1st Race Starts – Be Alert, Early, and Ready
(Listen to your radio!)
9:00 AM – Staging Race 2- Pre-Run/ Limited Car/Truck (Classes 1100, 1200, 2000, 3000, 4500, 4600, 4800, 6000, 7300, 4500 V, 7100, 8100, 8200, 1700, 2700, 3700)
9:30 AM – Race #2 Starts – 8 Laps with GP Finish
12:00 PM – Staging Race 3 – ALL UTV’s & Class 1000
12:30 PM – Race #3 Starts – 10 Laps with GP Finish
3:00 PM – Staging Race 4- Trick Truck, Unlimited Cars & 6100 Spec Truck
3:30 PM – Race #4 Starts – 10 Laps with GP Finish
- Race Area in Laughlin, NV
- 17-mile racecourse
- Loop race
- Main Pit at Start/Finish Line in Laughlin
- (1) hot pit
- 1 day of racing
- Gran Prix Finish
- Race ends when overall leader crosses the finish line
- Must complete 50% laps to be finisher
- Gran Prix Finish
- Event Expo, driver/rider registration and tech inspection located in Laughlin
- Time Trials in main pit area for select classes
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RacingTrax.com – Register for your tracking unit TODAY. On the same day, the on-site registration late fee is $25. This unit is MANDATORY FOR Car, Truck & UTV Classes only. This is separate from your transponder. You will pick up the unit on-site, and they will install it if you need a bracket order today so you can install it before the event.
Get your fuel pre-ordered from VP Racing Fuels by clicking here!
Please watch the attached video link below from Vince Skandunas with Pressure Pro with the “relief valve update.”
These updates from Pressure Pro will be “MANDATORY” for ALL BITD EVENTS starting in 2022 for ALL Pressure Pro fuel system units.
BITD staff will be inspecting Pressure Pro units for updates.
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Come out and get your business exposed to 1000’s of Off-Road Racing Enthusiasts! Maximize your exposure to Racers from around the world! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to widen your customer base.
To participate, fill out the FORM by clicking here. This applies to Contingency sponsors as well! Space is limited, and we need to know who is coming. If you have any questions, contact our Expo Coordinator, George Antill, at (702) 423-8443
We trophy a Podium Finish, which is 1st – 2nd – 3rd Place, like the Olympics! Please read this so you know how many trophies we give out and how to redeem your trophy!
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