Press Releases

LAS VEGAS, NV — In a landmark moment for American desert racing, Best In The Desert (BITD) and Unlimited Off-Road Racing (UNLTD) announced today the formation of a new national points series: the American Off-Road Racing Championship, launching in 2026. This bold collaboration between the two leading desert racing organizations is designed to unify the sport, streamline competition, and deliver greater value to racers and sponsors across the off-road industry.

Best In The Desert is excited to announce that Powersport Pros will deliver added incentives for racers at the 2025 Casey Folks Vegas to Reno presented by Maxxis. As part of their support for the 2025 season, Powersport Pros will sponsor $1,000 payouts for the fastest racers in time trials in three premier racing groups.

McKinney, TX – May 16, 2025 — Segway, known for redefining personal mobility, partnered with Evolution Powersports to achieve a historic milestone at the Best in the Desert Silver State 300. Just a few short years after entering the powersports market in 2019, the all-new Segway Super Villain SX20T lined up for its first desert … Read more

It’s time to register for The 2025 Nevada 1000 Invitational! The Nevada 1000 Invitational aims to set a new benchmark in modern off-road racing by blending the classic spirit of professional off-road racing with innovative strategies. Registration is now open, sign up now to secure your spot at this historic event! 2025 Race Registration Info … Read more

King of the Hammers 2025: BITD Race Wrap-Up The 2025 King of the Hammers Toyo Tires Desert Challenge presented by Monster Energy was nothing short of spectacular and allowed Best In The Desert racers the chance to earn points at round one towards the series championship. When the dust settled, Christopher Polvoorde took top honors … Read more

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NASTY BEAST NEWS! Another Great Reason to Come for the King Shocks Laughlin Desert Classic presented by Baja Designs! REGISTER TO COMPETE!ABOUT BEST IN THE DESERT Best In The Desert, founded in 1984 by Casey Folks, has established itself as the leading figure in the off-road racing community, evolving from a motorcycle series to a comprehensive … Read more

MEDIA ALERT! LAUGHLIN DESERT CLASSIC  IS ONLY A FEW WEEKS AWAY! DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR MEDIA CREDENTIALS IS OCTOBER 7TH Log On Now to Apply to Cover the King Shocks Laughlin Desert Classic presented by Baja Designs Media Credential Requests for all media, including for media representing race teams, are now being accepted for the … Read more

The Best In The Desert 2025 schedule kicks off with the King of the Hammers event in Johnson Valley, CA, where BITD car, truck and UTV racers can earn points towards class championships. Next up is the all new Nevada 1000. We are excited to hold one of the most challenging races in the country, … Read more