The Silver State “300” is back again for the 2023 Best In The Desert Season. We are so excited to bring this racer favorite back, it’s a great race with challenging terrain and incredible scenery. This is a race for Motorcycles, Quads, UTVs, Cars, and Trucks and will be a 300-mile point to point race, starting just North of Alamo, NV.
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM – Registration, Contingency, Tech & Event Expo
Located at Aliante Casino
Registration & Contingency–
Tech Inspection & Event Expo–
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Media / Helicopter & Drone Meeting
Attendance is Mandatory
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM Media Meeting
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM Helicopter & Drone Meeting
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Drivers Meeting online
Attendance is Mandatory
** Start line held in Lincoln County **
MOTORCYCLES / ATVs
Staging – 6:00 AM
START TIME – 6:30 AM
CARS / TRUCKS
Staging- 8:15 AM
START TIME- 9:00 AM
UTVs / CARS / TRUCKS
Staging- 9:15 AM
START TIME- 10:00 AM
Online Registration Opens August 24th, 2023! There are new procedures for 2023, so please read below for crucial steps to follow for this year!
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Racer Registration
- Things to Note:
- The link to register can be found above or by clicking here.
- After you register, the Racer Liability Form MUST be filled out by each entrant online by September 15th, 2023. This can be filled out by clicking here..
- Starting Positions will be based on your finish position at Vegas to Reno.
- Registration will be open online until September 22nd, 2023.
- All late entries after 9/15 will be required to pay a $100 late entry fee.
- If you need a Race Vehicle Number, call the office at (702) 457-5775
- Transponder Numbers need to be entered correctly. These are used to score the race. If you enter your transponder number incorrectly, you could be timed incorrectly.
- 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.
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Pit Waivers
- Things to Note:
- Each person on your pit support team will need to sign individually online. Using the Link provided HERE
- At Registration each Race team will be given only the amount of wristbands as they have liability forms filled out. If this process has not been completed prior to registration, you will need to bring in either a screenshot or a printed copy of your teams completed waivers. These can be found in an email confirmation. No exceptions.
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Come out and be a part of TEAM BITD!
Firstly, fill out this Volunteer Sign-Up Form by September 11th, 2023.
After that 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 Monday, September18th at 6:00 PM via Zoom or in the BITD Office. You will receive an event T-Shirt, pins, stickers, and more for your participation!
Aliante Casino & Hotel
- On-line booking link: Best In The Desert-BITD923
Encourage your guests to book on-line for quicker booking
- Group Rates: $99.99 Sunday – Thursday / $149.99 Fri & Sat
Rates noted are per night and does not include tax
- Resort fee: $31.99
Any Media requests must be filled out and returned 15 days before the event. See the Media form online at bitd.com/media
Race Media Meeting – September 22nd 3:00 PM
Drone/Helicopter Meeting –September 22nd 3:30 PM
Come out and get your business exposed to 1000’s of Off-Road Racing Enthusiasts! On Friday, September 22nd, 2023 at Tech and Contingency at the Aliante Casino, you will see Racers from all over 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
RacingTrax.com – Register for your tracking unit TODAY. Racing Trax units will be required for all Classes (Except Youth). On the same day, the on-site, registration late fee is $25. This tracking unit is separate from your transponder. THIS IS FOR YOUR SAFETY, NOT FOR YOUR SCORE. You will pick up the unit on site and our Racing Trax team will install it at the Tech & Event Expo. If you need a bracket, please order it today and have it installed before the event.
Get your fuel pre-ordered from VP Racing Fuels by clicking here!
Entrance to all Pits / Start / Finish Line will require Pit Crew Members to wear Pit Wristbands. We will have security checking at all Gates.
All Pit Crew Members will be required to sign here to fill out the Liability Waiver online. This MUST be filled out prior to Registration in order for Race Teams to pick up Pit Crew Wristbands.
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.
Our policy has been updated for 2023! 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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