This exciting event celebrates when Casey Folks added cars, trucks and quads to his already successful motorcycle race 28 years ago and created Best in the Desert as we know it today. Every Vegas to Reno race held since then has proven to be the embodiment of what Casey envisioned.
AUGUST 13-16, 2025
MORE INFO COMING SOON
AUGUST 13
Qualifying for Select Classes
AUGUST 14
Event Expo, Tech Inspection, Racer Registration, Pre-Race Press Conference, Rider/Driver Meeting – Southpoint Hotel & Casino
AUGUST 15
Race Day
AUGUST 16
Awards
This exciting event celebrates when Casey Folks added cars, trucks and quads to his already successful motorcycle race 28 years ago and created Best in the Desert as we know it today. Every Vegas to Reno race held since then has proven to be the embodiment of what Casey envisioned.
| 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Registration for Qualifying Classes Only | 2725 W. Pyle Ave Las Vegas, NV 89183 |
| 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Time Trials For Select Classes – See SOE | Jean Dry Lake Area |
| 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Registration, Tech Inspection & Event Expo | 2725 W. Pyle Ave Las Vegas, NV 89183 |
| 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Riders/Drivers Meeting (Mandatory) – IN PERSON | South Point Hotel Ballroom |
| All Day | RACE DAY! | Crystal, NV |
| 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Awards Ceremony / Afterparty | Silver Legacy – Reno NV |
5:15 AM 5:45 AM | Motorcycles & ATVs Staging Start Time | Crystal, NV |
9:30 AM 10:00 AM | Cars / Trucks Staging Start Time | Crystal, NV |
11:30 AM 12:00 PM | UTVs, Cars & Trucks Staging Start Time | Crystal, NV |
8:30 AM | Finish Line Closed | Dayton Fair Grounds |
5:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Awards Ceremony / Afterparty | Silver Legacy – Reno NV |
- 550-mile Point to Point
- Racecourse traverses’ western state of Nevada
- Start approx. 50 miles north of Las Vegas, NV
- Finish Line approx. 50 miles south of Reno, NV
- (13) pit locations
- One chase vehicle can follow one race team and make it to most all pits before race vehicle
- Event Expo, driver/rider registration and tech inspection located in Las Vegas
- Time Trials for select classes
COMING SOON
COMING SOON
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.
Baja Pits will be on-site for Pit Support in 2024!
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.
COMING SOON
Come out and get your business exposed to 1000’s of Off-Road Racing Enthusiasts! On Thursday, August 15th, 2024 at Tech and Contingency at the South Point Hotel & 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
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!
South Point Hotel & Casino –
8/13 & 8/14 – $59 a night + $22 Resort Fee
Call 866-796-7111 and use code V2R0813
Grandview
8/13, 8/14 & 8/15 –2 Night minimum $105 + $50 resort fee
Call 702-966-4660 and use code: X11262
Silverton Casino
8/14 & 8/15 – $119 a night + $33.99 Resort Fee
Click the Link to book https://silvertoncasinohotel.book.pegsbe.com/promo?propertyCode=SILV&offerCode=GBITDG24
Pahrump Nugget
8/15 –10% Off Room Night
Call (775) 751-6500 and use code “Best In The Desert Race”
