May 28th & 29th, 2022
Hosted by the National Hare and Hound Association
Ridgecrest, CA
Adult Pre-Enter Youth Pre-Enter
The series welcomes the second annual “DESERT RACER CLASSIC” event hosted by the National Hare and Hound Association.
Situated just outside of Ridgecrest, California, riders can expect fun flowing trails for all skill levels and a challenging breakaway loop with technical terrain and balanced trail difficulty. This is a bike-only event. Youth riders will race on Saturday, and Adults will race on Sunday. A National number is required, and temporary numbers are available for purchase $10 at Registration.
GENERAL INFO
Which round is it? 5
When is it? May 28th & 29th 2022
Are ATV’s Included this round? No.
Entry Fees
ALL RACERS RECEIVE A SPECIAL TRIBUTE BIB WITH ENTRY
- Main Event
- Pro $150 (50% Payback)
- Non-Pro $100
- Youth Event
- Pee Wee- $30
- All Other Youth- $40
What’s it going to cost me to show up and race?
- 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.
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 number ON your bike, you must purchase a temporary number, available at Registration for $10 and good for one event only.
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 30-mins away.
- Cash or Check, credit card if service permits
The “NHHA”
Years hosting National Hare & Hound events: 2
The National Hare and Hound Association has partnered with AMA clubs for over the last decade! This year, we’re hosting round 5 of the series, for a series-only points paying event.
If you have questions about the NHHA, please contact: contact@nationalhareandhound.com
Co-Sanctioned Organization: None
The Terrain
Racers of the Desert Racer Classic can expect to cross vast open valleys, dry lake beds, technical trails, rocky obstacles and fun flowing sand washes. The region does not typically seemoisture leading up to the event, and riders can expect dust if there is no rain fall.
Terrain In The Area
The Spangler Hills Off-Highway Vehicle Area (OHV) offers over 57,000 acres of open public land where you can ride anywhere your skill and machine will take you.
Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Opportunities: The Spangler OHV Area provides a wide variety of riding opportunities including cross country play, trail riding, advanced technical routes, 4-wheel drive trails, and Enduro, Technique Trials, European Scramble and Hare Hound competitive events. The area provides an uncrowded riding opportunity in the Western Mojave Desert three hours north of Los Angeles.
Schedule
Flier & Riders Instructions
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Directions
From Los Angeles/San Diego/Orange County:
- Take I-15 North towards Barstow.
- Take exit 179 for CA-58 toward Bakersfield
- Continue onto CA-58 W for 29 miles
- Take exit 206 toward US-395 N
- Turn right onto US-395 N for 26.4 miles
- Turn right onto Trona Rd for 15 miles
- Follow race signs for specific direction to Race Site.
From Las Vegas:
- Take I-15 South towards Barstow, for approx. 154 miles.
- Take exit 179 for CA-58 toward Bakersfield
- Continue onto CA-58 W for 29 miles
- Take exit 206 toward US-395 N
- Turn right onto US-395 N for 26.4 miles
- Turn right onto Trona Rd for 15 miles
- Follow race signs for specific direction to Race Site.
Hotels
- Hampton Inn & Suites Ridgecrest104 Sydnor St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 / 760-446-1968
- Best Western China Lake Inn 400 S China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 / 760-371-2300
- Super 8 by Wyndham Ridgecrest 426 S China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA / 760-375-2220
Resources:
- Nearest Hospital: Ridgecrest Regional Hospital: 1081 N China Lake Blvd, 93555/ 760-446-3551
AMA NATIONAL HARE + HOUND COVID-19 RACER AND SPECTATOR GUIDELINES
NHHA has been watching the off-road racing community and its events to ensure it is not only a safe event, but also to make sure there is minimum exposure between racers and spectators. We respectfully ask that racers put their personal beliefs, theories, and political stances aside in order to follow the following guidelines so we can continue to have future off-road racing events!
Registration
- Please utilize ONLINE REGISTRATION to minimize in person contact while in registration.
- While in line at registration please maintain a 6 foot distance between other people in line.
Camping & Pit Row
- Please park a minimum of 6-feet between other campers and competitors parked on pit row.
- Please practice social distancing and wear a mask when you are not in your campsites.
Start Line
- Please practice social distancing with other competitors and racer crew members while at the start line.
- It is recommended that if you are not wearing a helmet at the start line that you wear a mask.
Finish Line
We understand that this is one of the more exciting areas for spectators at the race, but it is asked that spectators maintain 6-feet of distance between other spectators.
- Racers who are finishing are asked to immediately head back to their camp or parking spots after receiving their finisher pins.
Podium
- Racers may be asked to stand on the appropriate place markers that are placed on the podium.
- Winners will be interviewed during the post race interviews, 2nd and 3rd place racers will be asked to stand apart and to stay for a podium photo. Microphones will be cleaned in between each racer interview.
- Spectators please maintain a 6-foot distance between other spectators while watching post race interviews.
If you are in a high-risk category with pre-existing medical conditions, please do not attend this event. Stay safe for you and your family, and come out when it is safer to do so. If you are suffering from high fever, coughs, shortness of breath or feel sick- stay home. Do not risk your friends, family, peers and ultimately our sport. There WILL be another race.