Cycle News Staff | February 14, 2023
The World Minis is making a comeback. The last NMA World Mini Grand Prix was held at Mesquite MX Park in Nevada in 2014. “With the blessing of [NMA’s] Ron Henricksen and in a partnership with Grassroots MX, which promotes the RMX Series throughout Utah and Idaho, we’re excited to announce the return of the 44th World Mini Grand Prix on April 6-9 at Mesquite MX Park located one hour north of Las Vegas, Nevada,” said Vurbmoto’s Wes Williams.
The World Mini Grand Prix will return after an eight-year hiatus.
The first World Minis took place at Indian Dunes in 1971.
“Four divisions per class, wearing your goggles in the pits, and insanely awesome racing were the foundation of World Mini throughout the ’90s and 2000s,” said Williams. “For 2023, I really hope we just become known for the latter. The Mesquite MX facility is bar-none one of the best in the country with RV hookups, an incredible staff, and so much room for activities, including racing your dirt bikes on a perfectly maintained course. We couldn’t be more excited to resurrect the World Mini Grand Prix—which isn’t a Grand Prix at all—at one of its final resting places.
“The race will feature a unique format that is used nowhere in the entire world, except for the FIM Motocross World Championship. Each class will receive one rotation of practice, a qualifying race for gate pick, and two motos. Classes with more than 40 riders will run divisions for advancement to the Championship Race. Your qualifying finish position will be your gate pick for both motos one and two. The combined score from the two motos will determine the 2023 World Mini Championship. Those not qualifying/advancing to the Championship Race will compete in a two-moto format Consolation Race.”CN
More information and to register visit www.vurbmoto.com/world-mini.
