Press Release | December 11, 2023
The Best In The Desert schedule for 2024 has four races planned and, for first time, all races will include all BITD classes (Motorcycle, ATV, UTV, Truck and Car).
On December 11, BITD released the news about the Championship Points process and Starting Order procedure for the 2024 season. Scroll to end of this page to view.
Close racing off the start line at BITD racing in Laughlin. Photo: Harlen Foley
This is a press release from BITD…
Best In The Desert’s exciting four-race 2024 series promises to be a thrilling and competitive season, attracting the top teams and individuals in off-road racing. With a focus on creating an exhilarating atmosphere, Best in the Desert (BITD) delivers thrilling competition in every class. This is the first time all races will include all BITD classes: Motorcycle, ATV, UTV, Truck and Car. Competitors will have to showcase their skills and strategies to secure victory.
Bryan Folks, BITD’s CEO, commented, “Both fans and racers can look forward to an engaging and enjoyable experience throughout the season. Since Best In the Desert’s inception in 1984, more racers have competed with BITD than any other off-road racing series. Best in the Desert brings you adrenaline filled off-road racing at its finest and fastest. Check out the details below on the four most exciting off-road races for 2024.”
2024 Best In The Desert Schedule
| Feb 15-18 |
(Rnd 1) Golden State 250 |
| Apr 25-28 |
(Rnd 2) Silver State 300 |
| Aug 14-17 |
(Rnd 3) Vegas-to-Reno |
| Oct 17-20 |
(Rnd 4) Laughlin Desert Classic |
2024 BITD Golden State 250
Wednesday, Feb 14 – All Day Open Pre-Run
Thursday, Feb 15 – Time Trials Qualifying for select classes
Friday, Feb 16 – Event Expo, Youth UTV & Motorcycle/ATV Race
Saturday, Feb 17 – UTV and Car/Truck Race
*Rules and regulations for Open Pre-Run to be released
*Select qualifying classes to be announced
*Non qualifying classes start position determined by points and draw
2024 BITD Silver State 300
April 6-7, 2024 – Pre-Fun Run
No Time Trials – Starting position determined by Points & Drawing
Friday, April 26 – Event Expo
Saturday, April 27 – Youth UTV Race, Motorcycle/ATV, UTV, Car/Truck Race
Sunday, April 28 – Awards Presentation
2024 BITD Vegas-to-Reno
Pre-Fun Run to be determined
Wednesday, Aug 14 – Time Trials Qualifying for select classes
Thursday, Aug 15 – Event Expo
Friday, Aug 16 – Race Day
Saturday, Aug 17 – Awards Presentation
*Select qualifying classes to be announced
*Non qualifying classes start position determined by points and draw
2024 BITD Laughlin Desert Classic
Thursday, Oct 17 – Time Trials Qualifying for select classes
Friday, Oct 18 – Event Expo, Youth UTV Race
Saturday, Oct 19 – Race Day 1
Sunday, Oct 20 – Race Day 2
BITD Announces 2024 Championship Points & Starting Order Updates
The latest updates to the Championship Points process and Starting Order procedure for the motorcycle class in the 2024 season are below:
- Driver Of Record / Race Team DOES NOT have to start all events to qualify for a class championship
- BITD championship series will allow one throw-away race
- The throw-away points will apply to the lowest placed race finish position points at the end of year (See the Points Table at bitd.com for further details on calculations on finish position points)
- Must race 75%, 3 of the 4 race series to qualify for a class championship
- Start / Finish Points
- All event starters will receive 15 start points per event
- All event finishers will receive 30 finish points per event
- Regardless of the throw-away race, each starter and finisher will receive these race points
- Motorcycle Class
- Top 5 race event starting positions will be based on series points standings
- Remaining entries will go to a random draw for start position
- Must be entered at the time of drawing to be awarded start position
- Qualifying Classes
- Time Trials events for qualifying races will include:
Golden State 250
Vegas to Reno
- Start position for qualifying based on a random draw held 2 weeks prior to the race event
More info: email info@bitd.com or phone 702/457-5775
For more information, vist www.BITD.com
