- Open trail riding throughout the Glen Helen Raceway facility, as well as open tracks for UTV, Quad, and Trophy Kart practice.
- Special events include Mud Bog Drags, Baja Drag races, Poker Run on the 4-mile Single Diamond trail, and the Blind Drive Time Event.
- Round 1 of the 2011 Yamaha Quad-X Championship Series takes place on Sunday.
- Easy Access, Camping and Family Fun
San Bernardino, Calif. - January 3, 2011 - Glen Helen Raceway is excited to announce the upcoming Dirt Fest 2011. Held March 26-27, Dirt Fest 2011 combines all of the best elements of off-road racing and riding into two days of riding, racing, and fun!
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 $20 per adult and $10 for children 6-12 for both days. Sunday admission only is $10 per adult and $5 for children 6-12.
Dirt Fest 2011 Complete Schedule:
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Gate Fee: $20 per Adult - Children 6-12 yrs $10
(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: $10 per Adult - $5 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 Attactions
1. Demo Rides provided by Yamaha, Polaris and Can-Am
2. Round 1: Yamaha Quad-X Championship Series - USGP Track - $40 Race Entry - no membership required - everyone welcome to race.
Glen Helen Raceway: Glen Helen Raceway is the premier Off-Road Racing facility in
Southern California and is known as a world class racing facility. The 256 acre facility
located near the San Bernardino County town of Devore, has featured Motocross, Sand
Drags, Short and Long Course Buggies & Trucks, AMA 125/250 MX Nationals, Pro ATV
Racing, Off Road G.P. and Endurance races, and the FIM United States Grand Prix,
World Championship Motocross event.