The Perfect UTV Race / Event

[DUNE DUMMY 29]

Originally Posted by mosslager

I have often thought it would be cool to set up a time trial race in Ocotillo to include the mud hills and technical sections of the north end and Truck Haven. A course that would be more technical than high speed. This would level the playing field out for older Rhinos all the way to new XP's and Commanders... as close as could be anyways. Winner gets a cold case of beer.

IT CAN'T BE OFFICIAL. BLM WANTS THEIR PIECE OF THE PIE. WOULD BE FUN THOUGH.

[mosslager]

Originally Posted by DUNE DUMMY 29

IT CAN'T BE OFFICIAL. BLM WANTS THEIR PIECE OF THE PIE. WOULD BE FUN THOUGH.

Only thing official is the time... other than that its a bunch of golf carts in the desert

[Darryl89]

Originally Posted by Papa Bear

That is the GREAT thing about the Reservation NO BLM! Great place to race and NO RANGERS And it is still there and no rangers needed!

Reed (Papa Bear) is right, the BLM is getting pretty sticky on their requirements. I work with an OHV group that does events and the rules are pretty tight. If you charge an entry fee, then the BLM cost recovery fees skyrocket. Most events we do are on "Open OHV" areas so we don't have to deal with studies and such, plus we don't charge, we ask for donations to be involved. Recently, the BLM has started telling us though, if we have 10 or more in a group (even out play riding), then it becomes an event and they want a permit. Not sure how legal that standing is though.

But the very best thing, have the race/event on indian reservaton land. They are usually much easier to work with and like the positive attention it can bring. Plus if there is a bit of revenue for them, they really like it. Many reservations also have casinos (due to indian gaming laws in most states) and those casinos often like to help out with events that might bring them customers.
Incidently, the Navajo Reservation in Northern Arizona, Utah and New Mexico is about 25000 square miles... can you imagine getting them to host a long distance race there....

Otherwise, my vote would be hold it on private land if not reservation. Something like the Soboba sounds pretty inticing.

[dezerteryx]

so far you guys are describing a worcs race they are timed races with a mix of technical riding, mx course, and open trails. i think this year they are doing a race in gorman. being that that you are placed in a class with equal competitors the racing is very close and cheap to get into.

[Darryl89]

Originally Posted by dezerteryx

so far you guys are describing a worcs race they are timed races with a mix of technical riding, mx course, and open trails. i think this year they are doing a race in gorman. being that that you are placed in a class with equal competitors the racing is very close and cheap to get into.

Does WORC run a Baja Pro or Unlimited Class per ISA Rules? If so, that would be interesting...

[dezerteryx]

Originally Posted by Darryl89

Does WORC run a Baja Pro or Unlimited Class per ISA Rules? If so, that would be interesting...

not sure but they are adopting a mix of isa rules for next season don't know if that will include the unlimited 4 and 2 classes but being the wildcat is a 1000 i could see them opening up the classes for the new cars coming, also if there is enough interest I'm sure they would be willing to through them into the mix.

[DUNE DUMMY 29]

THERE IS A MOTOCROSS TRACK ACROSS I-8 FROM THE GOLDEN ACORN CASINO. I AM PRETTY SURE IT IS ON INDIAN LAND. THE GOLDEN ACORN LOVES IT WHEN WE CAMP IN THEIR PARKING LOT. MAYBE WE CAN CHECK WITH THE TRACK & THE CASINO & HAVE A UTV RACE ON THE SUNDAY OF THE 4TH ANNUAL ROBERT ROSAS MEMORIAL RIDE. IT IS NOT AS LONG OF A COURSE AS A GRAN PRIX. THIS WOULD BE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND (TENTATIVELY)

[c&c rhino]

i should be getting several allotments in new mexico soon. ill look into it.

[Darryl89]

Originally Posted by c&c rhino

i should be getting several allotments in new mexico soon. ill look into it.

If you need any help, let me know, I'm an Arctic Cat and John Deere dealer in the northwest corner of NM. I've got some contacts in racing here in NM...

It would be great to extend WORCS or similar into NM and maybe even TX, run it in local levels and progress towards a regional event much like the Regional LOORS is doing...

[TNT]

Do you all have Supermoto Races like the midwest(KS, OK, TX, etc..)where you race paved tracks @ high speeds, then GNCC trails, then MX whoops, jumps, etc? Challenges multiple styles of racing on one track.