Press Release | October 10, 2024
The 2024 Best In The Desert King Shocks Laughlin Desert Classic, presented by Baja Designs, is set for October 17-20. BITD announced an update to the Saturday schedule, and Saturday races will now start during daylight hours on Saturday.
SATURDAY RACE DAY SCHEDULE UPDATE
***All Times Approximate after the 1st Race Starts
- 6:30 AM – Staging Race 1 –Motorcycles & ATVs
- 7:00 AM – Race # 1 Start – 10 Laps with GP Finish
- 9:30 AM – Staging Race 2- Pre-Run/ Limited Car/Truck (Classes 1100, 1200, 2000, 3000, 4500, 4600, 4800, 6000, 7300, 4500 V, 7100, 8100, 8200, 1700, 2700, 3700)
- 10:00 AM – Race #2 Starts – 8 Laps with GP Finish
- 12:30 PM – Staging Race 3 – ALL UTV’s & Class 1000
- 1:00 PM – Race #3 Starts – 10 Laps with GP Finish
- 3:30 PM – Staging Race 4- Trick Truck, Unlimited Cars & 6100 Spec Truck
- 4:00 PM – Race #4 Starts – 10 Laps with GP Finish
The 2024 Best In The Desert King Shocks Laughlin Desert Classic, presented by Baja Designs, is set for October 17-20. Race registration is now open.
Here is the press release from BITD…
The 2024 Best In The Desert King Shocks Laughlin Desert Classic, presented by Baja Designs, is set for October 17-20 in the great riverside town of Laughlin, Nevada. And we are open for race registration! Every BITD class – car – truck – motorcycle – ATV – UTV are encouraged to register to race NOW!
We are changing it up for a superior BITD racer experience this year.
Thursday October 17
Time Trials – Select Classes
Friday October 18
Event Expo – Tech Inspection – Registration
Youth UTV Race
Class 11 VW Night Race
UTV Short Course Night Race
Saturday October 19
Race Day – All Classes
Night Race – Trick Truck, Unlimited Car and
6100 Spec Truck
By having our races end on Saturday night, we give all racers the option to head for home on Sunday – another reason to race with Best In The Desert!
EVENT EXPO
The popular Event Expo will be held in conjunction with Tech behind Harrah’s Laughlin Resort. Registration is inside Harrah’s.
The King Racing Shocks Laughlin Desert Classic, presented by Baja Designs, is a prestigious off-road racing event that has been held in Laughlin, Nevada since 1997. The event is hosted by the Best in the Desert Racing Association and features some of the world’s best Trick Truck, UTV and motorcycle racers. The event has been won by some of the biggest names in off-road racing, including Josh Daniel, Cody Parkhouse, Troy Messer, Marc Burnett, Jason Voss, Harley Letner, Randy Merritt, Phil Blurton, Travis Chase, Bill Wingering, Ryan Hancock, Christian Sourapas, Mitch Guthrie Jr, Adam Householder, Kyle Jergensen, Connor McMullen, Kyle Kraft, Chris Schweers, Andrew Myers, Justin Lofton, Joe Terrana, Cayden MacCachren, Cody Bradbury, Tracey Poole and Jordan Brenthel. This event is partnered with both The “Las Vegas Events” group as well as the Laughlin City Tourism and Commission.
Laughlin in October offers a perfect blend of warm days and cool nights, with average daytime highs around 90 degrees and night-time lows in the low 70s. It’s an ideal time to come and race with Best In The Desert at one of the favorite locations for off-road racing.
Laughlin, nestled along the picturesque Colorado River and conveniently located 90 miles from Las Vegas and close to Phoenix, Arizona, offers an enticing blend of outdoor adventure and vibrant gaming excitement, all set against a stunning desert landscape and mountain backdrop.
Laughlin offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and adventure, with its stunning Colorado River views and proximity to iconic attractions like Hoover Dam and Route 66. Visitors can enjoy a variety of riverside dining options while engaging in outdoor activities such as guided desert tours or jet boat rides, making it an ideal getaway just over an hour from Las Vegas.
Thanks to Harrah’s Laughlin for creating a great location for off-road racers to get ready for this racer-popular event.
For more information, visit https://bitd.com/
