January 24-25, 2025
Hosted by Desert MC In Lucerne Valley, CA
Adult Pre-Enter Youth Pre-Enter
The 2025 Season is officially here! Round #1 is hosted by Desert Motorcycle Club; a club known for putting together creative loops that will test riders of all skill levels. Both Bikes and ATVs are welcome for this event. Youth riders will race on Saturday, and Adults will race on Sunday. A National number is required, unless the Racer is a member of District 37 and has a locally approved number.
GENERAL INFO
Which round is it? 1
When is it? January 24-25, 2025
Are ATV’s Included this round? Yes!
Other Fees
- All racers must have a Moto-Tally Transponder – $10 (required and must be place under helmet visor, existing Moto Tally strip is okay to use if in good condition). Moto-Tally transponders typically last for multiple years if maintained properly, and are compatible with any series that also uses Moto-Tally scoring.
- There are NO Membership fees / NO camping fees / NO gate fees
- If you do not have a National or local District 37 number ON your bike, you must purchase a temporary number, available at Registration for $10 and good for one event only.
What’s it going to cost me to show up and race?
- Our series is one of the most inexpensive on the West! There are no camping, gate or membership fees necessary to race with us. Each Club charges their own entry fee, and below you can find the fees for this event.
- Pee Wee- $30
- Youth- $40
- Pro- $100
- All Amateur- $80
Anything special I need to bring for this race?
- Your motorcycle registration, and spark arrestors are required.
- Camping is encouraged, as the nearest hotels are roughly 45-mins away.
- Cash or Check, we do not have credit card services at this time
Desert MC
Years hosting National Hare & Hound events: 10+
Desert MC has been a part of the series for decades, and is an owner club of the NHHA! This year, the club will return to Lucerne Valley, California after their season opener last year at Red Mountain OHV. With rich roots in the historic AMA District 37 organization, this club prides themselves on hosting the series opener.
The Desert Motorcycle Club was formed in 1967, and was incorporated with the State of California in 1968. There were nine original Desert MC members. The Club has since grown to approximately one hundred members in various membership categories. Throughout its history, Desert MC has hosted various types of events such as enduros, hare scrambles and euro scrambles, but has primarily hosted Hare and Hound events, many that have been AMA Nationals.
Desert MC and its’ members promote rider safety, education and environmental responsibility through the sport of motorcycle racing and further supports motorcycling by offering friendship to fellow enthusiasts. Many Club members participate in events to raise money for charitable causes like the “Ride for Kids” (Pediatric Brain Tumor Research) and the Colorado 500 Charity rides. Desert MC is also a supporter of the International Six Days Enduro (ISDE).
Although Desert MC is primarily a racing club, we do have many members who road ride and dual-sport ride. Desert MC is a mixture of members who are family oriented, but still like to have fun. The skill levels in Desert MC range from Beginner to Expert, with some members having held D37 #1 plates.
If you have questions about Desert MC, please contact: DesertMotorcycleClub@yahoo.com
Co-Sanctioned Organization: District 37
District 37 is Southern California’s premiere AMA sanctioned body for desert, grand prix, enduro and motocross racing. The official District 37 website is www.district37ama.org
The Terrain
Racers of the Desert MC Winter Classic can expect to cross vast open valleys, dry lake beds, technical trails, rocky obstacles and fun flowing sand washes. The region typically sees an abundance of moisture leading up to the event, but riders can expect dust if there is no rain fall.
Terrain In The Area
Johnson Valley is a varied landscape for the off-highway vehicle driver. It is punctuated by steep red rocky mountains, rolling hills, open valley, dry lake beds and sandy washes. Elevations range from 4,600 feet at Hartwell Hills to 2,300 feet at Melville Dry Lake. Vegetation consists of creosote scrub, annual grasses, wild flowers and Joshua Trees. Johnson Valley offers a riding opportunity for every skill level. The southeast portion of the riding area offers a large mass of hills known to the rock crawler world wide as the “Hammers.” This area is for experts and has gained the attention of off-roaders in recent years through an event called “King of the Hammers,” experts only need apply.
North of the Hammers offers a quality riding experience for novice and intermediate riders and some small dune riding experience. There are two car/truck courses for racing in the north central and western portions of the valley. Anderson Dry Lake on the western boundary of the area is used for casual riding for intermediate and novice riders. It is popular with off-roaders. The butte boasts areas with small rolling hills for the novice, rocky ridges for the more experienced riders, huge rock structures for the rock crawlers and is a poplar place for motorcycle trials events. The 96,000 acre off–highway vehicle riding area has something for every rider at every skill level. Approximately 53,000 acres of Johnson Valley is a shared-use area with the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MGAGCC) located in Twentynine Palms, CA.
Schedule
Flier & Riders Instructions
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Directions
From Los Angeles/San Diego/Orange County:
- Take I-15 North towards Victorville.
- Exit Bear Valley Road, turn right.
- Follow Bear Valley Road for 12 miles
- Turn right onto CA-18, continue driving
- Turn left onto Camp Rock Road
- Follow race signs for specific direction to Race Site, North Anderson Dry Lakebed
From Las Vegas:
- Take I-15 South towards Barstow, for approx. 154 miles.
- Exit 183 for CA-247/Barstow Road, turn left, continue for 33 miles
- Turn left for CA-247 S, continue driving
- Turn left onto Camp Rock Road
- Follow race signs for specific direction to Race Site, North Anderson Dry Lakebed
Hotels
- Black Horse Motel (36 miles) 22001 Arapahoe Ave, Apple Valley, CA 92307 / (760) 247-7601
- Hilltop Tavern and Inn (40 miles) 9544 Kiowa Rd, Apple Valley, CA 92308 / (760) 247-7727
- LaQuinta Inn and Suites Hesperia (45 miles) 12000 Mariposa Rd, Hesperia, CA 92345 / (760) 949-9900
Resources:
- Nearest Hospital: St. Mary Medical Center: 18300 CA-18, Apple Valley, CA 92307 / 760-242-2311
- Loma Linda University Medical Center: 25845 Barton Road, Loma Linda, CA 92354 / 909-558-2828