Leave it to those masters of dirt, Glen Helen Raceway to create an event like no other for a nation that can use a little economic kick-in-the-pants. Glen Helen has announced the upcoming Dirt Fest 2011 for March 26-27; an event that combines all of the best elements of off-road racing and riding into two days of riding, racing, and exploration.

This one-of-a-kind event kicks off on Saturday, March 26. From 8am until dusk, riders of all skill levels can enjoy trail riding throughout the Glen Helen Raceway facility, with a Single Diamond trail and a more difficult Double Diamond trail, both approximately 4-miles in length.

For those who want to practice on one of Glen Helen Raceway’s world-class tracks, the Lucas Oil Short Course track will be open for quad, Trophy Kart, and UTV practice sessions, the Peewee track will be open for 90cc’s and below, and the USGP track will be available for quad practice only.

Saturday also features great events. UTVs and quads will race on the Lucas Oil Short Course, then a Poker Run takes place on the Single Diamond trail from 2PM-4PM. Ongoing events through the day include the Mud Bog Drags for all vehicles, the Baja drags, and the exciting Blind Drive Time Event in which the passenger is the navigator. There will also be a cook-off from 12PM-3PM, demo rides by Yamaha, Polaris, and Can-Am, and an outdoor drive-in movie.

Sunday, March 27, features much of the same action as Saturday, with open tracks and trails, as well as racing in all classes throughout the day. The action culminates with Round 1 of the thrilling 2011 Yamaha Quad-X Championship Series, a race that will see the best Quad riders in the Southwest go head-to-head for the overall.

As always, Glen Helen Raceway strives to make a positive atmosphere for families. Dirt Fest 2011 will offer lots of easy access overnight camping as well as plenty of family fun events. Gate fees are per adult and for children 6-12 for both days. Sunday admission only is per adult and for children 6-12.

 

For more information on Dirt Fest 2011, keep your eyes on
www.glenhelen.com, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/glenhelenraceway

Dirt Fest 2011 Complete Schedule:

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Gate Fee: per Adult – Children 6-12 yrs
(Total cost for all riding and events on Saturday and Sunday except for the Yamaha Quad-X Race)

Trails and Tracks – 8am-Dusk

1. Two Open Trails (approx 4 miles each) Single Diamond and Trail 7 Double Diamond Trail
2. Lucas Oil Short Course open for practice. Separate practices for Quads, Trophy Karts, UTV
3. Peewee Track Open – 90cc and below
4. USGP Track open for Quad Practice Only

Events

1. Poker run on the Single Diamond Trail – 2pm-4pm
2. UTV, Quad, UTV Races on Short Course – 1pm-3pm
3. Cook Off – 12pm-3pm
4. Mud Bogs Drags for all vehicles (south parking lot by Lucas Oil Short Course) – 2pm-dusk
5. Baja Drags (north of the tower) – 8am-dusk
6. Blind Drive Time Event (passenger is the navigator)

Special Attractions

1. Demo rides provided by Yamaha, Polaris and Can-Am
2. Industry row located behind the main starting gate
3. Outdoor drive-in movie

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Gate Fee: per Adult – Children 6-12yrs (Sunday only)

Trails and Tracks – 8am-Dusk

1. Two Open Trails (approx 4 miles each) Single Diamond and Trail 7 Double Diamond Trail
2. Lucas Oil Short Course open for practice. Separate practices for Quads, Trophy Karts, UTV
3. Peewee Track Open – 90cc and below

Special Attractions

1. Demo Rides provided by Yamaha, Polaris and Can-Am
2. Round 1: Yamaha Quad-X Championship Series – USGP Track – Race Entry – no membership required – everyone welcome to race.

Sounds like a fun event, don’t you think? Would you particpate in events like this? Let us know!