Silver State 300 Race Information
The information on this page is vital for all racers and teams and will be updated constantly as it becomes available. Please bookmark this page & refer to it prior to contacting us with questions. If we know it, it’s HERE.
Please always reference the Schedule of Events for the most up to date schedule.
SA2015 Helmets Notice:
Due to an industry-wide shortage of helmets that meet the newly effective 2026 certification standards, and with Silver State 300 taking place April 22-26 2026, Best in the Desert will grant a one-time, event-specific extension allowing the use of certain helmets that have officially reached their end-of-life date. For the 2026 Silver State 300, helmets certified under the following standards will be permitted: SA2015, SAH2015, FIA 8859-2015, FIA 8860-2004, and M2015.
Racer and Pit Crew Liability Waiver:
- Racer Liability Waiver: Anyone who will be in a race vehicle must sign a Racer Liability Waiver. The 2026 Silver State 300 Racer Liability Waiver is now available to sign online. This MUST be completed before picking up passes onsite.
- Pit Crew Liability Waiver - Anyone who is going to be in either of the Pit Areas will be required to sign a Pit Crew Liability Waiver. The 2026 Silver State 300 Pit Crew Liability Waiver is now available to sign online. This MUST be completed before picking up passes onsite.
Pre-Race Registration Items:
Mandatory Pre-Race Registration Items:
- Step 1: Pay Your AORC Membership
- Step 2: Race Registration
- Step 3: Register Additional Teammates
- Step 4: Pit Crew Registration - All Driver of Records must register their pit crew members to receieve "Pit Access Wristbands".
- Pit Crew Members do not need to be registered to a team for the Silver State 300.
- Yes, Pit Crew Members still need to sign the Silver State Pit Crew Liability Waiver and have a Waiver Wristband.
- Step 5: Tracking Unit Rentals - Mandatory for all Two Wheel, Four Wheel and Youth 1000 vehicles.
- Step 6: Timing & Scoring Transponder Rentals - Mandatory for all vehicles.
Additional Pre-Race Registrations:
- Helicopter Registration - All team helicopters must be registered with UNLTD Off-Road Racing.
- Pre-Order VP Racing Fuel - VP Racing Fuels is the Official Fuel Provider of American Off-Road Racing Championship. Click here to purchase fuel.
- Silver State 300 Pre-Run - All vehicles must be pre-registered.
Event Hotel Rates & Camping:
- Special Event Hotel Room Rates
- Camping - Camping is free and located on the east side of the Event Expo & Technical Inspection. Click here for a map.
American Off-Road Racing Championship (AORC) Rules / Regulations:
- AORC Entry Fees
- AORC Rulebook
- AORC Classes & Numbering System
- AORC Limited Class Approved Engine List
- AORC Course Marking Guide
- Protest Form
Silver State 300 Specific Race Information:
- What day is my class racing?
- How many laps is my class running?
- Entry List
- Race Format & Start Procedures
- Qualifying Format & Start Procedures
- Staging Times - Please always reference the Schedule of Events.
- Silver State 300 Pre-Run - All vehicles must be pre-registered.
- Race Course Files & GPS Files
- Pit Information Guide
- Tech On/Off Load Procedures & Map
- Mandatory Drivers Meeting - The Drivers Meeting is mandatory and attendance will be taken.