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RACE OFFICIALS Director Casey Folks Schedule of Events Chief Steward Gary Moman Thursday, December 4, 2008 Race Steward –– 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM –– Donald Jackson Driver/Rider Registration for Time Trials and Pre-Fun Run – Must attend if participating in the Time Trials on Thursday and/or the Pre-Fun Run on Friday Course Marshalls Jim Glimp - Charla Glimp –– 1:00 PM –– Communications Time Trials for Class 1400 and Class 1500 Keith Purmal Must be there by 1:00 pm to participate in one practice run. Time Trials will start after the practice lap. Must be registered to participate – attend Thursday Checkpoint Communications Coordinators registration at the Convention Center to receive a decal and armband. Bob Maichle - Allen Condit –– 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM –– Scoring Media and Pre-Race Kick-Off Party Dave Brune - Sandy Padilla Sharon Brune - Carolyn Dallaire Announcement of Time Trials for Class 1400 and Class 1500 Welcome Party for Motorcycles / Quads / UTV’s / Cars / Trucks Start / Finish Line Coordinators Fiesta Henderson Hotel Casino, 777 West Lake Mead Drive, Cerveza Cantina Bar Bob Dallaire - Casey Dallaire Tom Dallaire - Richard Youngblood Friday, December 5, 2008 Finish Line Announcer (Ford Mesa) –– 7:00 AM – 7:30 AM –– George Antill Pre-Fun Run – (Preview loop one time only) Registration Must be registered to participate – attend Thursday registration to receive decal Diane DeLauer - Andrea Shaffer –– 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM –– Charla Glimp - Kathie Landers - Linda Styer Driver/Rider Registration Car/Truck Technical Inspectors Media Registration, Henderson Convention Center – Room Grand A Eric Brannstrom - Michael Shaffer Lynn Jackson - Jerry Crouch –– 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM –– Technical Inspection & Contingency Motorcycle Tech Inspector – Stop Check Captain Off-Load on Panama, Atlantic or Texas Street Jeff Landers Start Contingency on Water & Atlantic – End on Water & Basic Motorcycle / Quad Contingency Coordinators –– 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM –– Dave and Debbie Hucklebridge Driver / Rider Mandatory Meeting UTV Tech & Contingency Coordinator Henderson Convention Center – Room Grand BCD Cory Sappington - Eric Cowan Saturday, December 6, 2008 Medical Director Dr. Fredrick (Doc) Lippmann, M.D. –– Staging 6:00 AM –– First Aid Coordinator 1st Race – 6:30 AM – Motorcycle, Quads & UTV’s – The motorcycles and quads Rick Leivas will race around an approximate 45-mile loop four times, with a grand prix finish. The UTV’s will race around the approximate 48-mile loop Car / Truck Contingency two times with a grand prix finish. Jim Conner - Melanie Conner - Frances Joseph –– Staging 9:15 AM –– Event Coordinator 2nd Race – (approx) 10:00 AM – Class 1100, 1700, 1800, 2000, 3100, 3700, Diane DeLauer 4100, 5000, 7100, 7300, 8100 Media Director These classes will race around an approximate 48-mile loop four times, Don Fall with a grand prix finish. Program Publisher & Advertisement –– Staging 1:15 PM –– Opportunities, Contact: 3rd Race – (approx) 2:00 PM – Class 1000, 1200, 1400, 1500, 7200, 8000 Fall Advertising - (619) 258-6225 These classes will race around an approximate 48-mile loop four times, with a grand prix finish. Front Cover Photos: Pro Quad courtesy Dirk Nasland Sunday, December 7, 2008 Kyle Conlon Class 1000 courtesy Trackside Photo Fabtech Class 8100 Trucks –– 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM –– courtesy Heidi Mrkulic and Greg Foutz Continental Breakfast – Henderson Convention Center – Grand Ballroom Page Headers: courtesy DurkaDurka.com, –– 9:00 Am to 11:00 AM –– Michael DeHaas and Trackside Photo Henderson FabTech Desert Classic Awards Presentation 3 Welcome to the "henderson fabtech desert classic" Casey working the finish line at the Bilek Racing Silver State "300" – photo by Don Fall Dear Race Enthusiasts ~ and Cars and Trucks. It is a loop race for all motorcycles, quads and UTV's kicking off a classes, which makes it very easy to pit. full day of racing, followed by the awesome I'd like to welcome all of you to the last This is beneficial for first time racers and a cars and trucks. race of the 2008 "Silver State Series"~ the good opportunity to come out and get your I'd like to thank all of our great HENDERSON FABTECH DESERT CLASSIC feet wet, figuratively speaking, of course! sponsors, and a special thank you to our ~ "A SPECTACULAR OFF-ROAD The Henderson Fabtech Desert Classic major sponsors, Ford Motor Company, ADVENTURE IN THE DESERT." There is no Start/Finish and Main Pit will be 15 miles Official Truck of Best In The Desert, Maxxis doubt in my mind that the Henderson from Henderson. There is not one specific Tire, Official Tire of Best In The Desert, VP Fabtech Desert Classic will become a truly "Host Hotel" for the event because the entire Racing Fuels, Official Fuel of Best In The epic off-road racing event. From the fun, City of Henderson is sponsoring the event; Desert, Fabtech, Official Suspension challenging racecourse, to the exciting downtown Henderson is where all of the Systems of Best In The Desert, KC HiLiTES, setting of the beautiful downtown center of festivities will be taking place. It's a great Official Lights of Best In The Desert, Banks Henderson, Nevada, a new adventure is in time to come to Henderson; off-road race Power, Official Power Systems of Best In store for everyone! by day and play in the beautiful City of The Desert, Yamaha, Official UTV of Best I would also like to take this opportunity Henderson by night! In The Desert, KTM, Official Motorcycle of to acknowledge Bud Pico and Charlene The race course has been changed this Best In The Desert, McKenzies, PCI Race Ham, from the City of Henderson. You will year due to environmental concerns by the Radios, Werdco BC, Inc., Fall Advertising notice a variation in our typical race BLM and Boulder City. We do our best at and Sportsman Cycle Sales, and of course weekend schedule; this schedule was set Best In The Desert to comply with the rules the wonderful City of Henderson. I by our partners, the City of Henderson, and regulations and we appreciate our appreciate everything you do for off-road Henderson Convention Center, as well as racers doing the same; we all must protect racing and Best In The Desert, your Fabtech, Official Suspension of Best In The our environment and respect the rules. support is what makes us the "Best In The Desert; these are the people that make it all This is why Best In The Desert has been Desert!" happen. Their goal is to create a party granted permission to have this special In closing, I'd like to thank you, the atmosphere in downtown Henderson; the event in the Eldorado Valley. Again, the truly dedicated race enthusiast, for racing streets will be closed off to traffic and will Time Trials event on Thursday will kick off with Best In The Desert and I appreciate all be filled with race vehicles, contingency the long weekend, which rolls right into a that you bring to this racing organization, sponsors and street vendors. There will be Welcome Racers party on Thursday night. you are what makes us the "Best In The action all day long and throughout the night Registration, Technical Inspection and Desert!" in downtown Henderson, fun for the entire Contingency will be held Friday on Water Thank You, Be Safe and Have Fun! family! Street, followed by the exciting and The Henderson Fabtech Desert Classic is informative Drivers/Riders meeting. Also, Casey Folks the last off-road adventure in the line-up of this is where we present the prestigious Director Best In The Desert what the Best In The Desert Racing TEAM FORD POLE AWARD! The Team Association considers a very successful Ford Pole Award will be presented to the and exciting 2008 racing year. The fastest qualifier in Class 1400 and Class Life is an Adventure ~ Henderson Fabtech Desert Classic will be 1500 by the president of TEAM FORD, Come Live your Adventure with the deciding factor for many Class Steve Olliges. The fastest qualifier will walk Best In The Desert... Champions, as well as a great racecourse away with $1000 CASH Friday night, now "The Great American for first time racers. There will be one that is AWESOME! Of course, the MAIN Desert Racing Series" racecourse for Motorcycles, Quads, UTVs, EVENT will take place on Saturday, with 4 RACE PROVEN Direct from the store to the fi nish line

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Chet Huffman, 2nd place Trick Truck at the Bilek Racing Silver State "300" Photo courtesy DurkaDurkaPhoto.com

6 EPIC RACING PRODUCTS PARKER “250” TERRIBLE’S “250” at PRIMM BILEK RACING SILVER STATE “300” January 9-10 – Parker, AZ April 17-19 – Primm, NV September 25-27 – Mesquite, NV MOTORCYCLE, QUAD & UTV POINTS ONLY CAR, TRUCK & UTV POINTS ONLY POINTS FOR ALL CLASSES BLUEWATER RESORT & CASINO PARKER “425” BLUEWATER GRAN PRIX TERRIBLE’S GRAN PRIX at PRIMM February 6-8 – Parker, AZ May 8-10 – Parker, AZ October 16-18 – Primm, NV CAR & TRUCK POINTS ONLY MOTORCYCLE, QUAD & UTV POINTS ONLY ALL CLASSES KAWASAKI TEAM GREEN TSCO “VEGAS to RENO” HENDERSON “LAUGHLIN U.S. HARE SCRAMBLES” ~ “THE LONG WAY” FABTECH “DESERT CLASSIC” March 6-7 – Laughlin, NV August 19-23 – Locations TBA DECEMBER 4-6 – Henderson, NV MOTORCYCLE POINTS ONLY POINTS FOR ALL CLASSES CAR & TRUCK POINTS ONLY

Best In The Desert Racing Association • (702) 457-5775 • www.bitd.com The Bilek Racing Silver State “300” featured a mixture of high-desert mountains, sand-washes, and some of the most awesome scenic views ever witnessed in off-road racing. Sam Berri (top), motorcycle and background photos courtesy Trackside Photo Steve Olliges Trick Truck photo courtesy HighRev Photography 8 At the Bilek Racing Silver State “300”, racers challenged some of the most scenic desert land in the country. The course had a mixture of high-desert mountains, sand- washes, and some of the most awesome scenic views ever witnessed in off-road racing. The course went through unbelievable rock formations in the Pahroc Summit area, the Dalamar Valley, where the ghost town of Dalamar was located and gold was discovered in 1890. Plus, the Cathedral Gorge area with its eroded spires, towers and columns of tan bentonite clay and Pioche, which in 1870 was considered to be one of the wildest mining camps in the West. Not only was this a great race, but also a great event for the whole family. (continued on next page) 9 The top ten car and truck class finishers: 1 – Sam Berri (class 1500) 2 – Chuck Dempsey (class 1500) 3 – Steve Raskett (class 1500) 4 – Gary Weyhrich (class 1500) 5 – Steve Olliges (Trick Truck) 6 – Chet Huffman (Trick Truck) 7 – Chuck Sacks (class 1500) 8 – Mark McMillin (class 1500) 9 – Mike Bilek (class 1500) 10 – Steve Croll (class 1500) Rookie driver Kyle Conlon took the Class 1000 victory. Photo courtesy Trackside Photo

If you don’t think it’s better to start on the pole, ask Sam Berri. Having More than 180 racers left the starting line for this exciting first time taken the first spot in the Time Trials Thursday prior to Saturday’s race, event. top qualifier Sam Berri piloted his Class 1500 unlimited buggy to the Other notable finishers included: overall win at the inaugural Best In The Desert’s Bilek Racing Silver Alexa Bilek, (daughter of race sponsor Mike Bilek) won Class 1100. State “300” in the desert north of Mesquite, Nevada. Berri had a small Steve Olliges, first in Class 1400, Trick Truck. lead most of the day, but drove hard through the scenic, and tough Curt LeDuc took home first in Class 8000. course to capture the overall and Class 1500 win. This was Sam Jason Horsely, was the Pro Truck winner. Berri’s first overall win; he finished a little less than 3 minutes ahead of First overall motorcycle across the line was the Honda of Dylan Lane second place Chuck Dempsey. and Jeff Trulove.

Alexa Bilek took the honors in Class 1100. James Cole Freiday on his way to the Ironman Amateur class win. Photo by Don Fall Photo courtesy Trackside Photo

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race contingency A big thank you goes out to all of the 2008 Best In The Desert contingency donors. These manufacturers and enthusiast related companies provide pledges of cash and/or products to the racers. They are an extremely important aspect to our sport and we are pleased to acknowledge them for their support. Advanced Air Cleaner Systems KC HiLiTES RLH Communications Autometer Products K & N Filters Shell Racing Fuel BF Goodrich Tires Kevin McMullen Racing Signpros Custom Lettering Beard Seats/RedArt Inc Kleanwerx Sign Tech Bilstein Shocks Mastercraft Seats Soltek Lights BTR Racing Wheel Maxxis Tires Sunoco Race Fuel Camburg Engineering McKenzies Performance Products Suspensions Unlimited DeNunzio Racing Mechanix Wear Sway-A-Way Products Desert Rat Off Road Centers Mendeola Transaxles Total Power Racing Batteries Dirt Bagz Mobil Radio Communications Toyo Tires Dirt Logic Shocks MSD Ignitions Toyota Racing Development Dusty Times Off Road International (ORI) True Flow Eibach Springs Optima Batteries Twisted Stitch Inc F&L Fuel Parker Pumper Helmets UPR Racing Supply Fabtech PCI Race Radios Vision X Foddrill Fabrication Penhall Fabrication VP Racing Fuels Fortin Racing Proline Accessories Vehicle Dynamix Fox Racing Shox Pro Strap Walker Evans Racing Goodyear Tires Radflo Suspension Weddle Racing Gears IRC Rancho Suspension Yokohama Redline Custom Boats first-aid & communications

Medical - First-Aid The Best In The Desert is committed to safety and welfare. We have assembled teams of First-Aid personnel to respond if needed. These volunteers are wonderful, skilled, dedicated medical professionals. Most work daily as EMS providers in the areas that these races are held. They are not miracle workers, but they will be there when needed. Our teams will work with local EMS agencies and work towards definitive care. If you need them, look for the First-Aid flags at the gas stops. Participants USE your yellow cards! If you do not need them, wave as you cover them with dust. Race smart and enjoy the scenery in wonderful Nevada. Good Luck!

Communications The Best in the Desert Communications. The hardest most forgotten part of any off-road event until someone has an emergency or wants something from somewhere else on the race course. Many people don't realize the difficulty of having good communications. It's not easy!! With race courses that are sometimes spread out over 500 miles, the logistics of getting race information where it's needed, and when it's needed...as well as the information being correct can only be done by people that care. In most Best of the Desert events all communications are handled by amateur radio operators. Casey Folks recognized early in his promoting career the need for solid, good communications and amateur radio has been a part of Best in the Desert ever since we began. Many of the amateur radio volunteers supporting the Best in the Desert are not racers, but have a "can do attitude" and enjoy the challenge of the Nevada desert and demonstrating the capabilities of amateur radio. Without the ham radio operators and other volunteers supporting the sport and Best in the Desert, there would be no Best in the Desert. My deepest thanks and appreciation to all of them... they make an almost impossible task appear fun and easy. Thanks to all and have fun! Keith Purmal KC7HT Best in the Desert Communications Coordinator Background image 12 courtesy Trackside Photo Car & Truck Class descriptions

The Best In The Desert Racing Association features 47 classes for Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, Quads and UTVs. This race will include these classes for Cars, Trucks and UTVs along with the Motorcycles and Quads.

NUMERICAL CLASS PRO CLASSES SERIES DESCRIPTION Class 1000 1000 Open-Wheel, Unlimited Suspension, Limited Displacement Engine (Class 10) Class 1100 1100 Open-Wheel, Beam Style Suspension, Limited Displacement Air Cooled Engines (Class 10 Light) Class 1200 1200 Baja Pro Truck, Spec Class Limited Production Full Size Truck Pro Truck) Class 1400 1400 Trick Truck - Unlimited Truck Class 1500 1500 Open-Wheel, Unlimited Single & Two-Seat Vehicles (Class 1) Class 1700 1700 JeepSpeed 1 - Limited Production, 1984-2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ Class 2000 2000 Open-Wheel, Restricted Single & Two Seat Cars Limited to 1600cc VW Engine & VW Type-1 Suspension System (Class 1-2/1600) Class 3100 3100 Pure-Stock Production Mini or Mid-Size SUV Class 3700 3700 JeepSpeed 3 Class 4100 4100 Pure-Stock Production Full Size SUV Class 5000 5000 Unlimited Baja Bug (Class 5) Class 5100 5100 1600cc Baja Bug (Class 5/1600) Class 7100 7100 Stock Production Mini or Mid-Size Truck (Class 7S) Class 7200 7200 Mini-Trick Truck - Unlimited Mini or Mid-Size Truck (Class 7) Class 7300 7300 Pure-Stock Production Mini or Mid-Size Truck Class 8000 8000 Modified Production Full Size Truck (Class 8) Class 8100 8100 Stock Production Full-Size Truck Class 1900 1900 UTV - Side-By-Side Utility Terrain Vehicle SPORTSMAN CLASSES Class 1800 1800 Safari Pre-Runner Class 1900 1900 UTV - Side-By-Side Utility Terrain Vehicle

Welcome to the "Henderson Fabtech Desert Classic”

On behalf of the entire Best In The Desert Crew, we would like to welcome you to the MOST EXCITING and MOST THRILLING ADVENTURE... BEST IN THE DESERT OFF-ROAD RACING! We would like you to know that we work hard as Best In The Desert Staff & Volunteers to bring you the most awesome, most successful, and safest off-road adventures you could possibly experience! We do it because we love off-road events and we appreciate you racing with the Best Off-Road Race Organization there is ~ BEST IN THE DESERT! We wish you a very safe, fun and successful event! We also promise you a great adventure! We'll see you somewhere out on the course ~ thumbs up! Once again, THANK YOU from all of us... THE BEST IN THE DESERT STAFF & VOLUNTEERS

13 “Team Ford” Time Trials Pole Award hen Casey Folks announced the exciting Steve Olliges’ announcement of the prestigious new “Team Ford” Time Trials Pole Award “Team Ford” Pole Award only adds to the Wfor the 2007 TSCO “Vegas to Reno” race, credibility and stature Best in the Desert races it meant for the FIRST TIME EVER, a $1,000 have attained.” CASH award would be paid to the fastest This cash prize, along with a one-of-a-kind qualifier at the Time Trials to determine the trophy, is awarded to the fastest qualifier of the overall starting positions for Class 1400 Trick time trials held before each Best In The Desert Truck and Class 1500 Unlimited desert race race for the car and truck classes. The location vehicles. and terrain of the special five-mile course is a At the time Steve Olliges, president of Team closely guarded secret until the day of the event. Ford Las Vegas, stated, “Best In The Desert IS Racers are entitled to one practice lap, and then THE ONLY DESERT RACING ORGANIZATION that qualifying begins. Only Class 1400 Trick Truck runs Time Trials for the top starting positions, and Class 1500 Unlimited desert race vehicles and I’m proud to step it up with the “Team Ford” entered in the race are eligible to qualify for the Pole Award. I will personally hand a thousand overall top starting positions. This unique format dollars in cash to the fastest qualifier. To qualify truly allows the fastest vehicles, regardless of for the first starting position, and get $1000 on class designation, to compete on equal ground top of it, now that’s the way to begin a race.” for a shot at the overall race victory. Since their Casey Folks stated, “Ford Motor Company is inception at last year’s “Vegas to Reno” race, the a huge sponsor of Best in the Desert, and we Time Trials have become a big hit with the appreciate their continuing support. And now sport’s top desert racers.

Photo courtesy Michael DeHaas

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HENDERSON, NEVADA championship golf & more just minutes from the las vegas strip.

book your hotel or golf package online at visithenderson.com for more information call 877-775-5252 WELCOME TO HENDERSON

On behalf of my colleagues on the City Council, I am delighted to welcome you to the Henderson Fabtech Desert Classic off-road race.

Every year we look forward to all the festivities and celebrations that accompany the Henderson Fabtech Desert Classic. Over the past seven years, the event has evolved into a premier racing experience for residents and visitors alike with an assortment of activities in and around the Water Street District, as well as the nearby Eldorado Valley.

Henderson is proud to co-host the race and associated festivities with the Best In The Desert Racing Association, Fabtech Motorsports and Boulder City. This unique collaboration with our great partners has enabled us to provide a thrilling atmosphere for our off-road race fans.

Thank you for taking the time to join us today. We hope you will enjoy all the fun and excitement of the Henderson Fabtech Desert Classic as you cheer on your favorite driver to the checkered flag.

Sincerely,

Mayor James B. Gibson The City of Henderson

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z and Jonathon Swift took on the scorching Nevada When drivers Armin Schwar deserts this summer, they had Bilstein monotube off-road racing shocks working for them. Staying cool under the extreme heat and grueling terrain, their Bilstein Black Hawk® 9300 Series shocks carried them all the way to the podium. From off-road race winning vehicles, to the tow vehicles that got them there, to their support trucks, no other shock manufacturer offers as wide a range of applications as Bilstein.

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Without the help from these dedicated and talented professionals, production of this progam wouldn’t be possible. DFC Photos Dirk Nasland DurkaDurka.com Event Photo - Kodak Sports Photography Team Heidi Mrkulic - acceler8ing.com HighRev Photography Jay Kipyciski Linda’s DezPix Photo Ahead Photography Michael Dehaas, Ron Pryczynski & Kelli Wilmore - KC HiLiTES Photography Trackside Photo

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Chet Huffman Motorsports (CHM) is the combined effort of off-road racing champion Jerry Whelchel coupled with 30 year desert / stadium racing veteran Chet Huffman. 2008 marked the beginning of an intense full-time, full-commitment dual discipline Best In The Desert and Shortcourse racing program. Opening the desert season with a FIRST OVERALL WIN at the “Parker 425” and solid finishes all season, CHM is committed to success on all levels. With our mission clear, winning the Best In The Desert Trick Truck Championship is a top priority, as well as retaining the #1 plate for Jerry Whelchel in Shortcourse in 2008 and beyond! Thanks to all of our sponsors for your dedication and a “shout out” to all our race fans! Team CHM Chet Huffman Motorsports is: Chet Huffman (driver/owner) Agoura, CA Mom & Pops Supino Scott McFeeley (crew) Jerry Whelchel (driver/mgr) Portola Hills, CA (crew / cuisine) Steve Reeves (crew) Chris Supino (crew chief) Mission Viejo, CA Pete Gurin (crew) Matt Reeves (crew) Ted Willoughby (co-driver) Scott Bridges (crew / PR) Terry Work (crew) Igor Dorojinsky (crew) Ronnie Gillespie (driver/chase) Kevin Barber (crew) Ron Daniels (crew) Steve Trotski (crew) Jon Taylor (crew) Rico DeSaracho (crew) Mitch Trotski (crew) best in the desert on television

est in the Desert TV will be USA and Canada covered the real time on your computer. So no Bavailable everywhere to everyone Terrible’s “250” at Primm. excuses… anyone, anywhere can in the world this season! Worldwide coverage is available watch Best in the Desert racing this 32 million homes will be able to via the GlobeCast network to England, year. see Best In The Desert racing this Ireland, the Middle East, Mexico, Already starting in October, at least year on the America One Sports Canada, Scotland, Japan, and more. 13 original one-hour programs will air network and MavTV. In addition, in 2008. Check local television listings Extreme 4x4 on Spike TV, reaching for exact air times on each network. more than 85 million homes in the Addition information is available on There will also be a direct satellite the Best In The Desert website at feed on broadband. No, this is not an bitd.com. Internet download. You can actually log on to MavTV.com at the precise moment that the TV show is airing and watch an unedited version of the Please contact Sopwith program, live off the satellite feed, in Motorsports at 317-590-3495 for updates on team coverage and on- board camera slots available for races in 2009.

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Shown above from the Bilek Racing Silver State "300": George Antill keeps the race fans informed at the finish line from atop the “Ford Mesa”. George persistently interviews virtually every race finisher.

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2008 KC HiLites "King of the Desert" Chase Standings

Name Class # Pkr 425 T 250 V to R SS 300 HFDC Total Time Total Mileage AVG MPH Charley McDowell 1551 7:47:06 4:41:58 8:30:36 6:29:22 27:29:02 1443 52.50348689 Chet Huffman 40 7:15:35 5:23:34 8:51:40 6:04:13 27:35:02 1443 52.31314576 Chuck Hovey 1501 7:34:38 4:31:42 8:45:12 7:01:12 27:52:44 1443 51.7595950 Rick D. Johnson 71 8:59:33 4:36:33 7:41:43 7:45:27 29:03:16 1443 49.66537917 Curt LeDuc 8001 8:32:22 4:54:27 9:14:09 6:38:50 29:19:48 1443 49.19877259 Steve Olliges 1 10:12:31 5:04:10 8:50:07 6:02:04 30:08:52 1443 47.86422438 Kyle Conlon 1087 10:15:12 5:25:13 9:18:57 6:47:53 31:47:15 1443 45.39520252 Sam Berri 1549 8:44:27 4:43:44 15:21:17 5:52:22 34:41:50 1443 41.58834361 Matt Gumz 2006 9:23:32 5:18:19 11:05:09 8:59:30 34:46:30 1443 41.4953271 Jason Voss 1235 8:32:17 5:20:36 11:39:46 11:28:00 37:00:39 1443 38.98858442

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Gary Dixon is the owner of Some of our best times together have been Lost Boys Racing, along the prep time before the races. We have with his sons Derek and learned many things and have created some Stewart Dixon. Full Circle innovative ways in solving problems with our Construction & Maintenance trucks. is our sole sponsor, although We have also ventured racing Baja. Each race we are and have been seeking has truly been an adventure that allows us to additional sponsors. Our get away, let go to enjoy a little life on the racing team consists of father edge. Good for the Soul. and sons as the drivers, along with family and friends as our pit crew and support. We We support Best In The Desert, Score try to make all our races a family event, International and CORR, in that order. We where the kids can enjoy camping, BBQ, value all the friends we have made over the campfires and racing. past 5 years. In a competitive class such as ours, a strong sense of camaraderie still finds We have always enjoyed the outdoors in its way into every race. We have thanked one way or another. Skiing at the river, Casey many times, but not publicly. He is motorcycling or trucking through the truly the best racing promoter and organizer desert and even having fun with building and it has really made all the difference. We demolition derby cars, are appreciate all your efforts and energy to make just some of the things we Best In The Desert what it is. have enjoyed doing. Best In The Desert has provided us Our Team Members: Gary Dixon, Menifee, CA with an opportunity to enjoy Derek Dixon, Romoland, CA the outdoors while encouraging Stewart Dixon, Romoland, CA our competitive spirit too. Our Jeff McCullah, Riverside, CA first race was in Henderson in Tony Delrio, Las Vegas, NV 2004 and we have competed in Kurt Mantwell, Homeland, CA every BITD race since. We have enjoyed many podium finishes Race highlights: but yet to receive a class win. Best speed – 46 mile per hour average at However, in our best year, we Terrible Town 250 claimed the #2 spot for our class. Website: www.lostboysracing.com 31 Pat Dean 5115 S. Arville Las Vegas, NV 89118 Ph. 873-4463 E-mail: [email protected] Fax. 873-5657

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34 official Entries CLASS 1400 TRICK TRUCK 1220 Ryan J Staats (24) Valencia, CA, Ford 1 Steve Olliges (45) Las Vegas, NV, Ford Steven M Staats (59) Valencia, CA, John Swift (48) Santa Ynez, CA, Robby Kennedy (45) Santa Clarita, CA, Lauren Swift (17) Santa Ynez, CA, Craig Fullerton (46) Newhall, CA, Derek Tenney (23) Las Vegas, NV, Big Johns Performance Tires, Mechanix Wear, Team Ford, BFG Tires, Ford Racing Air Force One Performance

18 Tracy Rubio (39) Kingman, AZ, Ford 1235 Jason Voss (22) Cupertino, CA, Ford Robert Miner (32) Kingman, AZ, Richard Voss (51) Cupertino, CA, Chad Klein (23) Kingman, AZ, Johnny Niewoehner (45) San Jose, CA, Kenneth DeVault (31) Kingman, AZ, James East (29) San Jose, CA, TNC Machine, Ford, BF Goodrich, Vision Lights, Kincaid Race Engines SCQ Rents, Teasdale Quality Foods, Stevens Creek Quarry

24 Adam Householder (23) Orange, CA, Chevrolet 1265 Dave Mason (47) Escondido, CA, Ford Danny Kerdus (22) Yorba Linad, CA, Rick Backus (48) Escondido, CA, Eric Corson (23) Placentia, CA, Mark Moffatt (50) Carlsbad, CA, Household Motorsports Inc and BMS Rob Fox (39) Wildomar, CA, Eleven Western Builders

31 Andrew McMillin (21) San Diego, CA, Ford CLASS 1500 Scott McMillin (48) Poway, CA, 1501 Chuck Hovey (40) Escondido, CA, Jimco Todd Tenbroek (34) San Diego, CA, BF Goodrich, Mendeola, ORW, Fox Shox, Danzio, Brady Thompson (27) Fallbrook, CA, Mastercraft, Hostile, Sol-tek, Total Power, Henson & Son, McMillin Homes, Vision X, BFG, Gox, KNC Autoart, Heilermann-Tyton, TCS, Prographics

40 Chet Huffman (47) Northridge, CA, Geiser 1514 Jason Shipman (44) Farmington, MO, Unknown Jerry Whelchel (48) Foothill Ranch, CA, Jared Shipman (41) Bismarck, MO, Ted Willoughby (40) Moorpark, CA, Chris Boyd (35) Park Hills, MO, BFG, KMC, Ironclad, Sparco, Foxshox, GST, Dukes-Aerospace, Complete Auto Recycling Service and Scrap'n Rancho Drivetrain, Kartek, Makita, Ogio, K&N, Vp, Dezerttv.com, Pitimage.com 1516 Derrick Sproule (21) Aceco Eat Beef, Scalzo Racing, Engineering Innovations, 42 Will Staats (57) Valencia, CA, Chevrolet Goodyear, Race Engineering Emily Staats (33) Canyon Country, CA, Bill Varnes (62) Santee, CA, 1523 Ronnie Gillespie (50) Las Vegas, NV, CHM Greg Shapiro (39) Canyon Country, CA,Mastercraft, Goodrich, Ron Daniels (37) Castaic, CA, Mechanix Wear Chet Huffman Motorsports

57 Scott Kincaid (47) Thousand Palms, CA, Ford 1526 John Herder (39) Tucson, AZ, Jimco Ronnie Markegard Joe Weining (33) Tucson, AZ, Gary Kincaid (41) Lake Havasu City, AZ, Jeff Quinn (49) Irvine, CA, 1528 Chuck Dempsey (39) Oak Hills, CA, HMS Toyo Tires, K&N, MSD, King, KAR, McKenzies, Beard, Vision X, Raymond Barre (27) Garden Grove, CA, Dirt Bagz, Sign Pros, Lucas Oil John Harrah (43) Reno, NV, Kody Harrah (15) Reno, NV, 65 Lloyd Sproule (57) Pincher Creek, , Ford Toyo Tires, 3D Reed Eat Beef!, Engineering Innovations, Scalzo Racing, Goodyear, Race Engineering 1537 Mark McMillin (52) El Cajon, CA, Jimco Brian Ewalt (49) Bonita, CA, 9 Mark Weyhrich (38) Troutdale, OR, Ford Cameron Parrish (31) San Marcos, CA, Gary Weyhrich (41) Troutdale, OR, McMillin Homes, BF Goodrich Ryan Williams (24) El Cajon, CA, Keith Mila (33) Santee, CA, 1539 Terry Householder (50) Orange, CA, Unknown Tube Specialties Company, BF Goodrich Tires, Fox Racing Shox, Andrew Corson (25) Placentia, CA, KMC Wheels, Signpros Custom Lettering Chris Eimer (28) Yorba Linda, CA, Householder Motorsports Inc, Playtech CLASS 1200 PROTRUCK 1215 Rob Clouser (41) Kingman, AZ, Dodge 1545 Vince Galewick (48) Seal Beach, CA, Dunebuggy Anthony Baker (40) El Cajon, CA, Dunebuggy.com, Bad Attitude Boats, Centerforce Clutches Troy Clouser (35) Kingman, AZ, Cody Swanty (33) Kingman, AZ, Speed & Sport Fabrication, Mopar, Swanty Racing, Senior Taco 35 official Entries

CLASS 1500 (continued) 1567 Mike Bilek (48) Tustin, CA, HMS 1546 Steve Raskett (28) Mentone, CA, Porter Grant Kimbrel (33) Huntington Beach, CA, Jake Johnson (31) Yucaipa, CA, Tracy Kolk (47) Tustin, CA, William Clark (25) Redland, CA, Ed Lalonde (30) Huntington Beach, CA, Mark Daley (26) Redlands, CA, BilekRacing.com, KC HiLiTES, Nitto Tires, Liquid Ice, Larry Jacinto Const, Lucas Oil, VP Fuel, Glen Helen, BF Goodrich Redline Engines, Transaxle Engineering

1549 Sam Berri (54) Murphys, CA, Jimco 1585 Steve Croll (32) Corona, CA, Ford Goodyear Tires, D&E Parts, Sierra Welding, Tim Weston (22) Redlands, CA, Tom Martin Logging, George Nunes, The Powderman, R&E Fasteners Grove Lumber, Goodyear, Streight Edje, ZLT

1551 Charley McDowell (36) Concord, CA, Jimco 1587 Darren Ebberts (40) Canyon Lake, CA, Ford Chad Cola (36) Pacheco, CA, Evan Vanderweerd (30) Riverside, CA, Charles McDowell (54) Concord, CA, Justin Seguin (21) Corona, CA, Soncor Farms Grove Lumber, Goodyear, Streight Edje, zltmxid.com

1557 Lee Criner (47) Oceanside, CA, Tatum 1588 Gary Weyhrich (41) Troutdale, OR, Jimco Donald Vaughn (51) Oceanside, CA, Mark Weyhrich (38) Troutdale, OR, Travis Dutemple (35) Wildomar, CA, Ryan Williams (24) El Cajon, CA, Mike Schipper (54) Murrieta, CA, Keith Mila (33) Santee, CA, Golden Realty, Goodyear, B&R Buggie Tube Specialties Company, BF Goodrich Tires, Fox Racing Shox, Sign Pros Custom Lettering 1558 Tony Smiley (38) Buckeye, AZ, Tatum Carrie Smiley (39) Buckeye, AZ, 1596 Alex Gonzales (23) Cathedral City, CA, Porter Rickie Gaunt (40) Torrance, CA, Jacob Beaty (26) Thousand Palms, CA, Kevin McRoberts (41) Redondo Beach, CA, GHA Enterprises Inc, Maxxis, McKenzies, Beard, TCS, WFO Industries, Smiley Lifting Solutions, Tatum Motorsports Transaxle Technologies, Kincaid Racing Engines, Primo Verdone

36 official Entries 1598 Joshua Daniel (33) Canyon Lake, CA, Racer Eng CLASS 3100 Allen Hickerson (27) Vista, CA, 3104 Jesse Herling (18) Yucaipa, CA, Ford Danzio, GBC Construction, D&D Laser Screed, Eric Cooper (51) Ellensburg, WA, Palomar Communications, Liquid Ice James McBroom (34) Temecula, CA,

CLASS 2000 3111 Rod Hall (69) Reno, NV, Hummer 2006 Matt Gumz (30) Barstow, CA, ORE Gumz Construction, Service Rocks Products, CLASS 4100 State Farm Insurance, DJ Mathews 4101 John R Sunderland (66) Valley Center, CA, Ford John A Sunderland (36) Valley Center, CA, Greg Atherton (42) El Cajon, CA, 2008 Walter Moss (45) Huntington Beach, CA, Bunderson Dennis Crowley (54) Oak Hills, CA, Robert King (45) Fountain Valley, CA, Echo Pacific Construction, Ford, BFG Mike Porteous (23) Newport Beach, CA, Andy Ziething (45) Huntington Beach, CA, 4111 Chad Hall (45) Reno, NV, Hummer MSH Construction, DJ Safety, Red Beard Design Sam Cothrun, Reno, NV, Hummer, Hella, MileMarker, Fox, BF Goodrich, Sign Pros, Mastercraft 2010 Hunter Beaumont (23) San Diego, CA, Unknown Alan Coffee (92) Lemon Grove, CA, CLASS 7100 7101 Aaron Dixon (34) Lompoc, CA, Ford 2019 Ross Mattox (21) El Cajon, CA, Carroll Ed Ramirez (38) Lompoc, CA, Ryan Mattox (24) La mesa, CA, Philip Ramirez (40) Santa Paula, CA, James Scheel (24) Lakeside, CA, Ford Trucks, Radflo, Light Racing, PRP Seats, ORW, Deaver Springs, D&M Drywall KC HiLites, Racer Culhane Trans, JB Dixon Engineering

2022 William C Janss (58) El Paso, TX, Bullet 7102 Wayne Demonja (50) Peyton, CO, Ford Peter Janss (21) El Paso, TX, Bob Nance (47) Monument, CO, Lenny Loftin (46) El Paso, TX, David Ryan (53) Long Beach, CA, Fat, Redline, Folts Dave Nance (41) Bakersfield, CA, Wayne Demonja MS, C-Fab Chassis, Ford, Nance Const, 2023 Amy Perez (36) Laveen, AZ, Chenowth 4 Wheel Parts, Prairie Prim, Alcan Spring, BFG, Swayaway, Rick Graf (42) Scottsdale, AZ, Pikes Peak Tattoo, Steel City Tattoo Pilote, Vision X, F&L Fuel, BFG, Fat Per, Action Auto Tras, Foddrill Motorsports, Matco Tool CLASS 7200 7206 Shawn Giordano (32) San Marcos, CA, Ford 2034 Greg Ferruzzo (42) Long Beach, CA, Kreger Josh Lopeman (30) San Marcos, CA, Ted Tedford (40) Pasadena, CA, Ron Ayers (26) San Marcos, CA, Jim Bombard (53) Avalon, CA, Ryan Hunt (31) San Marcos, CA, Steve Landis (43) Los Alimitos, CA, 7211 Barry Karakas (39) Oak Hills, CA, Toyota 2037 Daniel McMillin (21) El Cajon, CA, Jimco Steve Nelson (32) Norco, CA, Casey King (29) Escondido, CA, Travis Whitmore (26) Banning, CA, Crecencio Cortez (43) Chula Vista, CA, Joe Osteen Jr (27) Phelan, CA, McMillin Homes, BF Goodrich Dirt Logic, Fabtech, Procomp Tires, Mastercraft, JE Reel, Whitmore Cont, Westcoast Electric, K&N, G&J, Eibach, Odyssey Force 2057 Brent Conrad (52) Las Vegas, NV, Unknown Blaine Conrad (17) Las Vegas, NV, 7212 Richard Blunk (43) Kingman, AZ, Ford Michael LaChase (15) North Las Vegas, NV, Larry Trim (47) Everett, WA, AJ Blunk (13) Kingman, AZ, 2078 Paul Kurz (31) Yorba Linda, CA, Penhall Fab Jared Bradley (28) Henderson, NV, Justin Arnold (32) Brea, CA, TR Beadlocks, The Roof Doctor, Mickey Thompson Tires, Robert Alatorre (26) Canyon Lake, CA, Daystar Products, Eagle Alloys, PSC, King Shocks, Glen Davidson (51) Riverside, CA, All Roofing Supply, Superior Axle, Ford Trucks PKJ Construction, GSM Fabrication, Radesigns 7220 Jonathan Swift (20) Santa Ynez, CA, Ford 2085 Vince Viola (18) Auburn, CA, Lothringer Andy Waters (33) Moorpark, CA, Drew Loftus (18) San Diego, CA, Chad Shuffield (24) Santa Maria, CA, Mike Viola (44) Auburn, CA, Jan Verschoor (45) Ventura, CA, Southland Sod Farms, BF Goodrich Tires, Trailready Wheels, Coast Driveline Service, Ford Trucks, Bilstien Shocks

37 official Entries

CLASS 7200 (continued) CLASS 8100 7222 Jerry Herling (43) Yucaipa, CA, Ford 8102 Greg Foutz (38) Gilbert, AZ, Ford Jesse Herling (18) Yucaipa, CA, David Winner (47) Chino, CA, William M O'Hara (48) Boulder City, NV, Mike Mounts (48) Gold Canyon, AZ, Krista O'Hara (19) Boulder City, NV, Elliot Pollock (23) Phoenix, AZ, Jerry Herling Construction Fabtech, Ford, BFG, Optima, Dirt Logic, Lincoln Electric, McKenzies, Earls Hooker, Deaver, Earl M Jorgensen, KC HiLiTES 7226 Alan A Hogan (56) Columbus, MT, Ford Bob Brunkaw (47) Tempe, AZ, 8111 Josh Hall (47) Reno, NV, Hummer BFG, Sizelove, Off Road, Optima BF Goodrich, Milemarker, Tifco, GM Desert Proving Grounds, Hydra-Matic, American Axle, Sign Pros, Winkel Hummer 7227 Gary Dixon (49) Menifee, CA, Ford Derek Dixon (29) Hemet, CA, 8181 Randy Merritt (40) Parker, AZ, Unknown Stewart Dixon (22) Pinetop, AZ, Chris Golding (32) Parker, AZ, KC HiLiTES, Ford, Goodyear, F&M Baldenegro Farms, Sway-Away, Race Craft Seats, Raceline, Bodyline Autobody & Paint, 7231 Bill Kunz (37) Reno, NV, Unknown Borla, Autofab, Autometer, UMP Greg Jones (40) Sparks, NV, Torchmate, Shaffer's Offroad, BF Goodrich CLASS 1000 1020 Corey Keysar (41) Colorado Springs, CO, Jimco CLASS 7300 Keysar Racing, Lakeside Auto Brokers, PEK, LJK, BFG 7301 Carl Fitts (39) Park City, UT, Ford Eric Clay (28) St George, UT, 1025 Victor Almeida (40) Woodland Park, CO, Chenowth Jayson Strachan (34) Kamas, UT, Ed Hartman (45) Woodland Park, CO, Ford, Goodyear, Fox, Deaver Ted Hartmann (67) Bullhead City, AZ, Toyota, BF Goodrich, Almeida Racing 7314 Don Healy (27) Richland, WA, Ford James Moss (36) Richland, WA, 1083 Ken Tapert (49) Henderson, NV, Tatum Steve Walters (34) Kennewick, WA, Checkers Offroad, Goodyear, RC Trans Jose Ybarra (34) Kennewick, WA, Debi Tapert (45) Henderson, NV, Ford, Goodyear, www.4wheelingplus.com, American Trucks, Pasco Auto Wrecking, Radio Service Company Inc 1087 Kyle Conlon (19) Campo, CA, Jimco Mark Fields (48) Lakeside, CA, 7384 Kellon Walch (25) Alamo, NV, Ford Jake Velasco (27) San Diego, CA, Quinn Walch (23) Alamo, NV, Cameron Butcher (24) La Quinta, CA, Mike Minick Kacon, White Cap, Probuild, Racer Services Rebel Communications, Ford Trucks, Fox Shoxs, Powertrain Control Solutions, Walker Evans Wheels, KC HiLiTES, CLASS 1100 Switzer Inc, Minick Motorsports, Bunderson 1106 Danny Savant (56) Temecula, CA, Unknown Jake Savant (13) Temecula, CA, CLASS 8000 Gregg Ryan (45) Temecula, CA, 8001 Curt LeDuc (53) Cherry Valley, CA, Ford SDL Real Estate, Mike Voyles racing, BFG Macrae Glass (38) Kingman, AZ, Rockstar, Makita, Ford, Toyo Tires, Macray Glass, KC HiLiTES, KMC, 1111 Sigal Greenberg (43) Desert Hills, AZ, Assassin MSD, Sign Pro, Mogi, Autometer, Mastercraft, Beco, K&N Filters Justin Bradley Smith (24) Capo Beach, CA, Rich Boyette (43) Fort Mohave, AZ, 8014 Richard Waite (43) Oceanside, CA, Ford Andy Devercelly (26) La Mesa, AZ, Brett Hansen Mobile Radio Communications, Light Force, Sopwith Motorsports, Kerry Lynch (53) Poway, CA, Arizona-Offroad, Yokohama, Fox, Major Motorsports, JG Transwerks Gatorz, Rich Waite Painting, Maxxis, PWR, Embee, Friar Eng, B&R Buggies, Soltek, AFG, Ironclad 1117 Kurtis Kupiec (48) Palos Verdes, CA, Unknown Matthew Kupiec (21) Palos Verdes, CA, 8075 Jerry Zaiden (35) Huntington Beach, CA, Unknown Glen Straightiff (38) La Mirada, CA, Scott Zindroski (31) Huntington Beach, CA, Jack Montgomery (46) San Diego, CA, Kirk Miller Ollie Penchansky (36) Culver City, CA,AEM Power, Bilstein, 1123 Lee Banning Sr. (56) Laveen, AZ, Foddrill Camburg, Nitto, Blue C, KMC, KC HiLiTES, Eibach Lee Banning Jr (33) Litchfield Park, AZ, Foddrill Motorsports, Fat, BFG, F&L Fuel, Vision X, Action Auto Trans, Weddle, Mendeola, Ionearth, Matco Tool

38 official Entries

1129 Jason La Fortune (29) Alta Loma, CA, Seagroves 1797 Steve Ghamari (47) San Dimas, CA, Jeep Ron Malekow (51) Alta Loma, CA, Jeff Barber (35) Whittier, CA, Karl Armbrust (50) West Covina, CA, John Kelty (35) Lake El Sahara, CA, Howard Roofing, TMR, Fast Iron Fabrication, Craig Stone B&B Roof Prep, BFG, Fox, Kartek Rubicon Express, DJ Safety, Sway-A-Way, BF Goodrich, Acro Lights, Deaver Springs, Optima 1167 Alexa Bilek (17) Tustin, CA, Unknown Steve Jangaard (39) Torrance, CA, SAFARI PRE-RUNNER - SPORTSMAN Bryan Bergey () Newport Beach, CA, 1802 Kevin Swanson (37) North Las Vegas, NV, Bunderson Alexa Bilek (17) Tustin, CA, Victor Dubois (48) Henderson, NV, BilekRacing.com, KC Lites, BFG Tires, Spent Liquid, Ice Energy Drink, Rob Paterson () Henderson, NV, Transaxle Engineering, Dusty Times, Optima Batteries, Howe Monte Stewart (37) Henderson, NV, F Rodgers Corp, Desert Racing Performance, Wiks, CLASS 1700 JEEPSPEED 1 Victor Dubois Holding LLC 1713 Clint Malburg (39) Las Vegas, NV, Jeep Steve Hammack (37) Las Vegas, NV, 1809 Mark Weyhrich (38) Troutdale, OR, Alumicraft Stephanie Malburg (40) Las Vegas, NV, Jimbo Zinn (40) Las Vegas, NV, Rusty's Offroad Greg Yarmon (39) Santee, CA, Joe Castanos Tube Specialties Company, Silverback Chasers 1714 Ray Griffith (20) Downey, CA, Jeep Todd Griffith (47) Downey, CA, 1814 Jessica Freeman (28) Henderson, NV, Mirage Mike Hill (24) Lakewood, CA, Bryan Freeman (28) Henderson, NV, Randell J Miller (48) Arcadia, CA, Anthony Perrucci () Henderson, NV, Currie Enterprises, AEM, King Shocks, Deaver Springs, Borla, Freeman's Carpet Service, Team Goose, Dragon Slayer KC HiLites, A&G Sales, Hagen Plumbing 1865 Vanessa Sproule (23) Pincher Creek, AB, Canada, Chevrolet 1717 Eric Heiden (49) Castiac, CA, Jeep Angie Sproule (17) Pincher Creek, AB, Canada, Josh Reider Eat Beef, Goodyear, Scalzo Racing, Race Engineering, 4 Wheel Parts, Thunder Express, Goodyear Engineering Innovations

1720 Philip Heynen (31) Visalia, CA, Jeep 1888 Gary Weyhrich (41) Troutdale, OR, Alumicraft Mike Baranowski (43) Santee, CA, 1725 Bob Standage (55) Blythe, CA, Jeep Dan Stone (40) Lakeside, CA, Kyle Standage (16) Blythe, CO, Terry Piazza Lucas Oil, Goodyear, Checker Auto, Desert Air Ambulance, Tube Specialties Company, Silverback Chasers River Bottom Autobody, Vision X

1730 Chris Wacker (40) Colton, CA, Jeep Bridget Blinds, Loma Linda Children's Dental Group

1748 John Helton (46) Parker, AZ, Jeep Tracy Gappa () Parker, AZ, UTV CLASS 1900 - PRO Steve Draper (34) Parker, AZ, 1904 Cory Sappington (43) Peoria, AZ, Yamaha Justin Brinkerhoff (31) Coolidge, AZ, Jeanette Sappington (42) Peoria, AZ, Hel-Fab, Rad-Flo, KC HiLites, CM Racing, Darren Sappington (42) Scottsdale, AZ, Phoenix Displays, Goodyear Tires Yamaha, Desert Toyz, Elka, Black Rhino, Maxxis, OMF, Web Cam, PWR Radiators, Fullbore Body Kits, Fat Katz Skid Plates, 1753 Chuck Harvey (44) Boulder City, NV, Jeep Precision Brake Lines, VP, Yoshimura Ty Harvey (16) Boulder City, NV, BF Goodrich, Fox Shox, KC Lights 1905 Ron Palhegyi (64) Sonora, CA, Yamaha Ron Sewell (44) Sonora, CA, 1768 Stephen Cox (44) Indianapolis, IN, Jeep Dan Palhegyi (37) Folsom, CA, Lee Creiglow (50) Fort Mohave, AZ, Fabtech, Dirtlogic, Maxxis, Tire Balls, Goldrush, Honda, Yamaha, Mobile Radio Communications, Light Force, KC HiLiTES, Optima Batteries, Dragonfire, Black Rhino, PCI Radios, Sopwith Motorsports, G-Force Racing Gear Wiseco, Sunoco

1777 Jim Hunt (58) Merced, CA, Jeep 1919 Brandon Schueler (19) Peoria, AZ, Polaris James Hunt (27) Merced, CA, Blake Van De Loo (41) Glendale, AZ, Dave Sanchez (28) Merced, CA, Brian Mumford (41) Simi Valley, CA, Hunt Farms, Currie, PCI, BF Goodrich Adrian Becerra (45) Whittmann, AZ, Jagged X, Polaris RZR Racing, Mt. States Cont, CR Designs, Vision X, OMF, Jet Trim, Affordable Powder Coating, Polaris Lube 39 official Entries QUAD EXPERT 408 Derek McCabe (38) Dublin, CA, Yamaha Jason Sparks (39) Sparks, NV, Teixeira Racing, CT Racing, RPM, Regina, Motowoz, Spider, Uni, Dirt Tricks, Klotz, Mom and Grandma

416 Craig Christy (34) Burbank, CA, Honda Joe Bernal (26) Chula Vista, CA, Steve Abrego (38) Covina, CA, Duncan Racing, DWT, PWR Instinct

417 Joey Elms (36) Lake Elsinore, CA, Honda Neil Castelli (37) Monrovia, CA, AC Racing, Race Proven Motorsports, DH Graphics, OMF, IMS, ASV, FMF, Kalgard, Racetech

429 Ray Fay (33) Phoenix, AZ, Kawasaki David Scarponi (21) Peoria, AZ, Kawasaki, Northland Motorsports, All Fays Racing, KMS Performance, PRM-Atv.com, Elka, Fly, Pwr, DWT, Fasst, Tireballs, EVS, Roll, Precision Concepts

437 Doug Bergstrom (35) N Las Vegas, NV, Honda Mike Kline Jr (23) Henderson, NV, Mike Kline (44) Henderson, NV, Our wives, www.dirttricks.com, Alba Action, IMS Products, Race Tech

QUAD IRONMAN EXPERT 612 Charles Borges (40) Phoenix, AZ, Suzuki CLASS 1900 (continued) I Shock 1930 Sean Cook (42) Salida, CA, Yamaha Colton Cook (15) Pioneer, CA, 616 Don Swanson (39) North Las Vegas, NV, Yamaha Fabtech, Maxxis Tires, Modesto Yamaha, Modesto European, Cate Nevada Equipment, CP Pistons, IMS, Laegers, Les Schwab Tires, Rugged Race Products, OMF Wheels PowerMadd, RaceTech, RPM, Sidi, Yoshimura

1936 Matt Peers (40) Las Vegas, NV, Yamaha QUAD IRONMAN AMATEUR Rory L'Hommedieu (28) Las Vegas, NV, 692 Greg Kovacevich (40) Boulder City, NV, Unknown NGR, FS Customs, Kids & Wife 1944 Jonas Helm (40) Sulphor Springs, TX, Unknown Mark Krotky (40) Cumby, TX, OPEN PRO N2 Adam Thissen (25) Reno, NV, KTM QUAD PRO Robert Underwood (17) Coleville, CA, Q1 Wayne Matlock (30) El Cajon, CA, Honda Speed Technologies, 3D Reed, RMS, Harold Goodman Jr (30) Brownstown, MI, Concours Auto Body, Dirttricks.com, CMS, NMS American Honda, Precision Concepts, Alba, Maxxis, Elka, Laeger's, Moose, IMS-Roll, Pro Honda Oil, IMS, N33 Dylan Lane (22) Vista, CA, Honda Douglas Wheels, Tire Balls, Quad Tech, PRM-ATV.com Jamie Trulove (26) Hemet, CA, North County House of Motorcycles, Team Fastlane Racing, FMF, TFR Q11 Shaun Moore (25) Pahrump, NV, KTM Cody Mitchell (17) Las Vegas, NV, 250 PRO Royal American, Laegers, KTM, Sportsman Cycle, X4 Cody Wallis (20) Reno, NV, KTM Threadz, Moores Ace Hardware, GBC, Flexx, G-Tag, RTT Martin Kite (18) Sparks, NV, 3D Reed, Moose Racing, RMS, FMF, Bell, Fastway, Q2 David Scott (34) Belen, NM, Honda North Pro Moto Billet, IMS, Dirt Tricks, RTT Jeremy Sanchez (35) Los Lunas, NM, County House of Motorcycles, Team Fastlane Racing, TFR, FMF 4-STROKE UNLIMITED PRO Q4 Greg Stuart (35) Yucaipa, CA, Laeger F20 Max Eddy Jr (25) Barstow, CA, Honda Nicholas Granlund (38) Las Vegas, NV, Matt Eddy (25) Barstow, CA, Skat-Trak, CT Racing, Fox Shox, Laeger, Maxxis, Hinson, RTT Procircuit, AXO, Cobbs Racing, Mansfield Grading, Mom, Dad, Fullbore, WebCam, IMS, Quad Tech, DWT, Torco, NGR, Fasst, Worthland Motorsports, BRP, BMC, Precision Concepts Racing Steamline, Eibach Springs 40 official Entries F9 Ricky Brabec (17) Oak Hills, CA, Honda 250 EXPERT Andy Vandenburg (24) Hesperia, CA 201 Blaine Conrad (17) Las Vegas, NV, Unknown Hemingway Sheet Metal, Mid City Honda, Jeremy Purvines (19) Henderson, NV, Oneal, Spy, Goggle Wipes, Sharp Shooter 207 Cody Knight (21) Reno, NV, KTM OVER 30 PRO Ryan Toomey (18) Sparks, NV, P8 Steve Gabbert (43) Henderson, NV, KTM Speed Technologies, 3D Reed, RMS, Jon Pearson (31) Las Vegas, NV, Bell Helmets, Scott USA, Fast Co, Fly Hard Rock Demolition Inc, Sportsman Cycle, Race Tech, Clarke, Shark Helmets, GPR, FMF, Pro Taper, WMP 9, Gas, Flurqyne 4-STROKE UNLIMITED EXPERT 925 Fred Roberts (48) Draper, UT, ATK Steve Pitts (55) Clinton, UT, OVER 40 PRO Derek Jay Marley (37) Lincoln, MA, C2 Scott Glimp (44) Las Vegas, NV, Honda Blackwidow Racing, Smith Racing, Marley Properties, Ron A Purvines (43) Henderson, NV, Glass Unlimited, Roberts Racing, Wives & All Their Support Countrywide Estate Planning, Motorex, USA, Oneal Racing OVER 30 EXPERT OPEN EXPERT 502 Jerry Herling (43) Yucaipa, CA, KTM 307 Jamen Noorda (17) Las Vegas, NV, Yamaha William M O'Hara (48) Boulder City, NV, Lorin Noorda (43) Las Vegas, NV, Jerry Herling Construction Trevor Ricci (19) Ely, NV, Hougan's Racing Subs, Artworks, Dunlop, Excel Rims, 511 Chris Mast (40) Park City, UT, KTM Vortex, ASV, Braking USA, Acerbis, Twin Air, Steel Mx, Paul Day (34) Taylorsville, UT, Sidi, Troy Lee, Racer X, Amsoil OVER 40 EXPERT 330 Chad Thornton (37) Farmington, NM, KTM 703 Cody Gremel (44) Glenwood Springs, CO, Honda Tony Zastrow (37) Farmington, NM, Bud Chapman (44) Silt, CO, Mike Whitman (51) Farmington, NM, Mike Cleveland (46) Salt Lake City, UT, C&J Equipment Racing, www.funcentercycles.com, Glass Unlimited, Roaring Fork Glass, Hipoint Motors, Flat Tire Bill, Roundmouth Racing Rocky Mountain Racing Works, Victoria Secrets, Dave Hardy

332 Mark Workentien (32) Fresno, CA, Honda Water crossings like the one below at the Bilek Racing Keith Mayes (36) Clovis, CA, Silver State “300” are a rare sight in desert racing Matt Foushee (32) Coarsegold, CA, Photo courtesy Trackside Photo

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OVER 40 EXPERT (continued) 961 Steven Scott (32) Belmont, CA, Honda 710 Robbie Bunker (43) Henderson, NV, KTM Rich Scott (58) Cullen, WA, Shane Haycock (43) Henderson, NV, Bud Riddle (67) Rail Road Flat, CA, Meadow Valley Construction, Fremont Construction, Riddle Racing, Scott Brothers Coffee Sixsixone, Twin Air, RK/Excel, ODI Grips OVER 30 AMATEUR IRONMAN EXPERT 559 Clint Chew (38) Denver, CO, Yamaha O1 Ben Porter (29) Goodyear, AZ, Honda Jeff Heller (39) Avon, CO, Banning Motorsports, TWS Electric, Sixsixone, Schampa, Panolin Lubricants, Bing Energy Drink, Osiris Shoes Precision Concepts, Works Connection, Excel Rims, ASV, Renthal 561 Greg Bardonnex (33) Visalia, CA, Honda O11 Kyle Hucklebridge (18) Parker, AZ, Honda Dennis Smithpeters (36) Porterville, CA, Walts Motorsports, Scott Goggles, Scott Stabilizers, EVS, ASV IRONMAN AMATEUR O41 Ryan Kennedy (25) Las Vegas, NV, Yamaha ZLT, O53 Carl Woodruff (40) Henderson, NV, Unknown Cycle Gear, Baja Designs, Mom & Dad, Girlfriend, Friends O56 Morgan Mainz (36) Santa Barbara, CA, Honda O7 Jason St John (36) Logandale, NV, KTM Mainz Builders, Dad, The Guys That Work For Me, Ram Proline, FCS Motorsports, J&K Custom Builders, Auburn Wife, Kids, Zaca Station MX Electric, ACI, Comtech O57 Vince Leonis (37) Washington, UT, KTM 250 AMATEUR 257 Brent McCoy (28) Etiwanda, CA, Honda O59 Mark Galbreath (43) Sparks, NV, Husaberg Cabel McCoy (31) Roseville, CA Northwest Glass, Nevada Motorcycles Specialties, Boss Offroad Pro Circuit, Precision Concepts, Tax Perks, Crystal Geyser O84 James Cole Freiday (17) Kingman, AZ, Kawasaki 4-STROKE UNLIMITED AMATEUR Freiday Const, Laser Works 2 U, Kawasaki & Suzuki Shop, 957 Steven Brink (38) Lago Vista, TX, Honda Dr. Glass, Farmers Insurance John Clark (43) Austin, TX,

Trophylites got in on the action at last month’s Golden West Cycle Las Vegas “150” Photo courtesy Dirk Nasland

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