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
Online Registration Is NOW OPEN! Please read below for crucial steps to follow for the registration process!
- Racer Registration :
- The link to register can be found above or by clicking HERE.
- After registering, each entrant must complete the Racer Liability Form online by October 14, 2024. This can be filled out by clicking HERE.
- The draw for starting positions will be on October 9th, 2024!
- Online pre-registration will be open until October 14th, 2024.
- Walk-Ins are welcome. However, all walk-in entries must pay a $100 on-site fee.
- Race Vehicle Numbers can be obtained by calling the office at (702) 457-5775 or emailing bitd@bitd.com with your preferred class. Please see the Rulebooks posted online to ensure you have the proper number for your class!
- If you need to add or remove a team member not originally included on your entry form, please email the office at bitd@bitd.com to have this updated before the On-site Registration.
- Please include name, birthday, address, emergency contact info & shirt size.
- Pit Waivers
- Each person on your pit support team must sign individually online by clicking HERE by October 14th, 2024.
- At registration, each race team will be given only the number of wristbands as they have liability forms filled out. If this process has not been completed before registration, you must bring a screenshot or a printed copy of your team’s completed waivers. These can be found in an email confirmation. No exceptions.
Firstly, fill out this Volunteer Sign-Up Form by October 11th, 2024.
After you’ve filled the form out, be sure to sign the Online waiver by clicking here: Volunteer Liability Waiver
Our Race Director will call you shortly to get you into the best seat in the house: a spot on the course! A mandatory Volunteer Meeting will be held over Zoom on Monday, October 14th, 2024, at 5:00 PM. The link will be sent out with your course position on Friday, October 11th..
For your participation, you will receive an event T-shirt, special event coin, stickers, and more swag!
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.
Any Media requests must be completed and returned 15 days before the event. See the Media form online at bitd.com/media
All Media must fill out the online Media Waiver for this event. This can be completed by clicking here
Media Meeting –Friday October 18th, 11:00 AM
Drone/Helicopter Meeting – Friday, October 18th, 11:30 AM
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
Our policy has been updated for 2024! 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!
Tropicana
Group Code: S10LDC4
https://www.caesars.com/book/?propCode=TLA&action=FindRooms&groupcode=S10LDC4
Phone Number: 800-343-4533
Cutoff Date: 10/2
Harrah’s
Group Code: S10LAD4
https://www.caesars.com/book/?propCode=LAU&action=FindRooms&groupcode=S10LAD4
Phone Number: 866-781-9572
Cutoff Date: 10/2
Don Laughlin’s Riverside Hotel & Casino
Group Code: C/LDC24
Phone Number: 800-227-3849; option 1
Sun – Thurs $39; Fri – Sat $69
Cutoff Date: 9/16