TENSOR TIRE PARKER “250” PRESENTED BY POLARIS LAUNCHES 2020 BEST IN THE DESERT SERIES
Posted December 31, 2019
Motorcycles, Quads, UTV’s Compete in “Showdown in the Desert”
LAS VEGAS, NV (December 27, 2019) – Best In The Desert, the largest off-road racing series in North America, kicks off its 37th championship season with the Tensor Tire Parker “250” Presented By Polaris scheduled for January 10th & 11th, 2020 in Parker, AZ.
The Tensor Tire Parker “250” Presented By Polaris features an 80-mile racecourse with some of the most iconic sections in all desert racing, including Osborne Wash, the “Goat” Trail, and the world-famous Parker Python. With one of the wettest winters in recent memory, the course conditions should be ideal for racing fast and furious. With almost all of the top motorcycle, quad and UTV teams attending with a fresh start to the season, the Tensor Tire Parker “250” Presented By Polaris should deliver some of the best action of the year. Where else can you race right alongside the mighty Colorado River?
235 entries were in the drawing for starting position on Dec. 23rd and by race day the event could potentially set a new record number of entries. Registration for the event is still open. Make sure to get registered before January 5th, 2020.
The Tensor Tire Parker “250” Presented By Polaris is also the kick-off event for motorcycle, quad and UTV of the newly formed Maxxis Triple Crown, which also includes the Maxxis “Casey Folks” Vegas to Reno race August 12-15, and the BlueWater Desert Challenge October 22-25. With the guaranteed cash payout for the Maxxis Triple Crown and the other events in 2020 Best In The Desert Series payout is projected to be over $600,000, the largest payout in off-road motorsports history.
“We can’t wait to get another racing season up and running,” commented Best In The Desert CMO Bryan Folks. “Parker, AZ, is a special community with some of the most avid racing enthusiasts on the planet. Add in our new Maxxis Triple Crown, and the racing community is in for an exceptional weekend.”
“Parker 250 will always hold a special place in our hearts as this is the last race Casey Folks was with us,” said Donald Jackson, Best In The Desert Operations Manager. “This event brings out the best riders in the sport to challenge the desert and themselves in the early morning. Throw in the top UTV drivers in the afternoon and this event lives up to its name, “The Showdown in the Desert.”
Those interested in spectating can camp on-site at the main pit for $15 a day or $40 for three days by calling CRIT Fish & Game at 928-669-9285. Furthermore, the BlueWater Resort & Casino offers rooms and entertainment for race enthusiasts.
What: Tensor Tire Parker “250” Presented By Polaris
When: Jan. 10-11, 2020
Where: Parker, Arizona
Sponsors: Ford Trucks, Polaris, Fabtech, Lucas Oils, VP Racing Fuel, Beta Motorcycles, Rugged Radios, KC HiLites, Maxxis Tires, Trophy Tractor, Method Race Wheels, Impact, King Shocks, RnR Steel, Tuba Art Films, RnR Steel, Dick’s Racing, Sportsman Cycle, Dirt Nation, McKenzies, Action Sports Canopies, Metroprint, Fall Advertising, Rhinohub, Slime.
FOR SERIES INFORMATION: Contact Liz Marshall at Best in the Desert at bitd@bitd.com or by calling 702-457-5775.
FOR MARKETING/SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Contact Scot Harden at marketing@bitd.com or by calling 951-491-1819.
