2024 California 300 Pit Information Guide

All pits at The California 300 are designated for race teams who are actively racing, and should be used for pitting operations only. Space is limited, please only use the space you need and make efficient use of the space. We’re all in this together!

Both pits this year will be hot pits meaning, you will move into your pit space the morning of your race. There is plenty of camping space with a couple hundred yards of the Main hot pit.

There is no overnight camping in either hot pit.
There is no overnight camping in either hot pit.
There is no overnight camping in either hot pit.

Pit Access Requirements:

There are three things you need to access the pits.

1. Any person entering a pit needs to have a Waiver Wristband.
2. Any person entering a pit needs to have a Pit Access Wristband.
3. Any vehicle entering a pit needs to have a Vehicle Pit Pass.

Waiver Wristbands:

Any person entering a pit needs to sign The California 300 event waiver and have a Waiver Wristband. This includes children, who must have an adult with them at all times.

• Adult Waiver - The 2024 California 300 adult waiver is now available to sign on this page.
• Minor Waiver - The 2024 California 300 minor is now available to sign on this page.

When can you sign the waiver? Now! Please do this ahead of the event on this page.

Where do you pick up waiver wristbands onsite? Each person must pick up their waiver wristband in person. Pick up locations for Pit Access Wristbands can be found on this page.

Can a team manager pick up all of my teams waiver wristbands all at once? No. Unfortunately, a team manager can not pick up wristbands for the entire team. Each person must pick up their waiver wristband in person.

Pit Access Wristbands:

Any person entering a pit needs to have a Pit Access Wristband. This is to identify that you are part of a race team. This includes children, who must have an adult with them at all times.

How Do You Register Pit Crew Members? Driver/Rider of Records are required to register anyone entering their pit as an "Pit Crew Member". This is done from within the Driver of Record's UNLTD account in the same manner as registering your teammates. Click here for more instructions.

• Pre-Registered Pit Crew:
  • The first six Pit Access Wristbands are included with your entry and additional Pit Access Wristbands can be purchased by your Driver of Record for $20 from within his/her UNLTD account in the same manner as registering teammates.
  • Your Driver of Record will be given all pre-registered Pit Access Wristbands at onsite registration, so pit crew members do not need to go to drivers registration. You should go straight to waiver pick up located beside the red merchandise truck at Tech to pick up your Waiver Wristband. Reminder - Waiver Wristbands still need to be picked up by each individual.
• Non Pre-Registered Pit Crew:
  • You may purchase Pit Access Wristbands onsite for $30 from the box office at the front entrance.
  • Before you can purchase a Pit Access Wristband, you must first have a WAIVER wristband.

Do you need to purchase a Start/Finish Line Midway Wristbands if you have a Pit Access Wristband or a racer wristband? No - Your pit access wristband and/or racer wristband will always get you into the Start/Finish Line Midway area.

Vehicle Pit Passes:

Any vehicle entering a pit must have a pit pass for the correct day. If you are moving into the pits early, it is your responsibility to put these vehicle pit passes on all vehicles moved in before race day.

There is only one Vehicle Pit Pass for each race day:

• The Friday Vehicle Pit Pass will get your vehicle into both pits on Friday.
• The Saturday Vehicle Pit Pass will get your vehicle into both pits on Saturday.
• The Sunday Vehicle Pit Pass will get your vehicle into both pits on Saturday.

How many vehicle pit passes do you get?

• Cars/Trucks – Each Driver of Record will be issued (6) vehicle pit passes at on-site registration.
• Motorcycles – Each Rider of Record will be issued (4) vehicle pit passes at on-site registration.

Where do I put them? Pit passes must be displayed on the front windshield, on the upper passenger side of the vehicle window.

Pit Speed Limits

RACE SPEED IN BOTH PITS = 25 MPH
PIT CREW SPEED ON ALL ROADS LEADING TO PITS = 25 MPH

Approved Pitting Locations:

There are two approved pitting locations at The California 300. You are not approved to pit anywhere else along the race course. Both pits are considered “hot pits”. Meaning, they are designated for race teams who are actively racing, and should be used for pitting operations only.

1. Barstow “Main” Pit (Map coming soon...)
   1. Accessible via 15 FWY, off Outlet Center Drive Road exit.
   2. This is a mandatory pit and all vehicles must enter the pit.
      
      
2. Hodge Road Remote Pit (Map coming soon...)
   1. Accessible via 15 FWY, off Hodge Road exit 6 miles south of Main.
   2. This is an optional pit and you only need to enter if you need to pit.

Distance Between Pits:

Car/Truck Course

• Start Line > Hodge Pit 30.45 miles (measured to STOP CHECK, 25MH SZ BEGINS)
• Hodge Pit > Main Pit 41.98 miles (measured to STOP CHECK, 25MH SZ BEGINS)
• Main Pit > Finish Line 1.71 miles (Truss Timing Gate)

Motorcycle Course

• Start Line > Hodge Pit 30.86 miles (measured to STOP CHECK, 25MH SZ BEGINS)
• Hodge Pit > Main Pit 18.68 miles (measured to STOP CHECK, 25MH SZ BEGINS)
• Main Pit > Finish Line 0.46 miles (Truss Timing Gate)

Race Vehicles Entering/Exiting Pits:

Pit Stop Checks

Stop Checks entering the pit are noted as “STOP CHECK, 25MPH SZ BEGINS” on the GPS file. All vehicles must come to a complete stop before entering the 25mph speedzone. Please use caution, as we will have course workers in that exact location.

Course markings on the ground always take priority over what is provided on the GPS file, both in pits and on the entire race course.

Resume Race Speed

When it is approved to resume race speed, it is noted as “25MPH SZ ENDS” on the GPS file.

Course markings on the ground always take priority over what is provided on the GPS file, both in pits and on the entire race course.

Pit Move In and Out Times:

• Pit Move In: Approximately one hour before the start of your race.
• Pit Move Out: Immediately after your race concludes.
• Pit Marking: There is no pit marking allowed in any pits in the days leading up to the race.
• Camping: There is no camping inside the pitting areas.

Additional California 300 Pit Rules & Regulations:

• Due to insurance and BLM permit stipulations, camping and pitting must remain separate at The California 300. All of The California 300 pits are “hot pits” and designated for race teams who are actively racing, and should be used for pitting operations only. Spectating is not allowed in the hot pits.
• You MUST sign The California 300 release waiver and be wearing the waiver wristband to be in any of the hot pits. No exceptions.
• Campfires (or fire of any kind), pets, bicycles, firearms, alcohol, or any illegal substances are strictly prohibited in the hot pit area. Minors MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• No California 300 participant (driver or crew member) may use or be under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any other controlled substance while working/competing. Failure to obey these restrictions will result in ejection from the pit area and may prevent you or your team from participating in The California 300.
• A time penalty may be assessed to any team that distributes vehicle pit passes to spectators or those not directly involved in pitting. Pit captains will be checking all vehicles and staff entering the pits.