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2024 Golden State 250

 
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2024 Golden State 250
Feb 15–17

2024 Golden State 250

RACERS:

  
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California City, CA

250

Time Trials - Thursday, February 15th

SCHEDULE

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Wednesday, February 14th, 2024

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Open Pre-Run

Register Online by clicking HERE and meet at the Start Line!  

Thursday, February 15th, 2024

8:00 AM to 11:00 AM – Open Pre-Run

Register Online by clicking HERE and meet at the Start Line!  

 

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Time Trials

Peralta Ranch Main Pit

11:45 AM– MC Pro Staging

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM Site Lap 

12:30 PM – 1:00 PM MC Pro Qualifying

12:45 PM– UTV Pro Staging

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM Site Lap 

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM UTV Pro Qualifying

1:45 PM– Car/Truck Pro Staging

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Site Lap 

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM Car/Truck Qualifying

 

5:00 PM to 8:00 PM – Youth & MC Tech & Registration

Peralta Ranch Main Pit

 

Friday, February 16th, 2024

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Youth Races

Peralta Ranch Main Pit – Drivers Meeting at staging before site lap  

8:45 AM– 250 Mod Race Staging

9:00 AM – 9:15 AM Site Lap 

9:15 AM – 9:45 AM Race #1 Start

9:45 AM – Youth RS1 & 1000 Race Staging

10:00 AM – 10:15 PM Site Lap 

10:15 AM – 11:00 AM – Race #3 Start

5:30 PM – 6:00 PM – Youth UTV Awards  

 

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Motorcycle / ATV Races

Peralta Ranch Main Pit

11:30 AM– MC / ATV Race Staging

12:00 PM – Start

 

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Car/ Truck/ UTV  Expo, Tech & Registration

Peralta Ranch Main Pit

 

Join us on Friday Night for a BITD Bonfire starting at 6:00 PM

Carlos Tacos will be on-site, firing up some killer tacos and entrees!

Saturday, February 17th, 2024

9:00 AM – Car / Truck / UTV

Peralta Ranch Main Pit

8:30 AM– C/T/UTV Staging

9:00 AM – Start

RACE INFORMATION

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Race Information

2024 GS250 Entry List – 2.12

2024 Draw Order

GS250 FIP

TT Instructions

Golden State Area Maps

  • Loop Race area near California City, California
  • 72-mile racecourse
  • 3 laps
    • Gran Prix Finish
    • Race ends when overall leader crosses the finish line
  • Must complete (2) laps to be finisher
    • Racer must leave main pit on second lap before overall finisher crosses the finish line
  • Main Pit at Start/Finish Line (Peralta Ranch)
  • (1) alternate pit along the racecourse
  • Event Expo, rider registration and tech inspection at main pit area (Peralta Ranch)
  • Event Expo vendor displays at main pit throughout the race weekend (Peralta Ranch)
  • Time Trials in main pit area for select classes (Peralta Ranch)

Registration & Forms

Online Registration Opens December 15th, 2023! 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 Feb 9th, 2024. This can be filled out by clicking HERE.
    • The draw for starting positions will be on January 31st, 2024!
    • Online registration will be open until February 12, 2024. All walk-in entries will be required to 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. 
    • Please Click  here for our updated 2024 BITD Refund Policy

 

  • Pit Waivers
    • Each person on your pit support team must sign individually online by clicking HERE by February 9th, 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 yet to be 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.
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Volunteer Information

Volunteer Information

Come out and be a part of TEAM BITD! 

Firstly, fill out this Volunteer Sign-Up Form by February 9th, 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 February 12th, 2024, at 5:00 PM. The link will be sent out with your course position on Friday, February 9th. 

For your participation, you will receive an event T-shirt, special event coin, stickers, and more swag!! 

Racing Trax

RacingTrax.com – Register for your tracking unit when registration opens. On the same day, the on-site registration late fee is $25. This unit is MANDATORY FOR ALL Car/Truck/Adult UTV/MC & ATV Classes. 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.

Media Requirements

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

 

Time Trials Media Meeting – February 15th, 10:00 AM

Time Trials Drone/Helicopter Meeting – February 15th, 10:30 AM

Race Day Media Meeting – February 16th, TBD

Race Day Drone/Helicopter Meeting – February 16th, TBD

Drone Registration Form

Helicopter Registration Form

VP Racing Fuels

    Get your fuel pre-ordered from VP Racing Fuels! Click HERE to complete the form and pick up your Race Fuel on site!

Pressure Pro

Please watch the attached video link below from Vince Skandunas with Pressure Pro with the “relief valve update.”

These updates from Pressure Pro have been 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.

https://youtu.be/ChhcDUJcTDQ

Vendor Information

Come out and get your business exposed to 1000’s of Off-Road Racing Enthusiasts! Tech & Contingency starts on Thurs, Feb 15th &  will be at the Main Pit! All Vendors are invited to stay for the weekend to maximize their 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