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Race Formats & Race Course Files

Ground & GPS Markings:

Ground Markings:

  • 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.
  • Please familiarize yourself with the Course Marking Guide.

GPS File Markings:

  • 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 speedzones. Please use caution, as we will have course workers in that exact location.
  • Speed Zones: Race speed in all pits is 25 mph.
  • Resume Race Speed: When it is approved to resume race speed, it is noted as “25MPH SZ ENDS” on the GPS file. All vehicles may resume race speed when passing through the resume race speed signs.
  • Virtual Check Points (VCPs): VCP’s might be placed along the race course to ensure there is no course cutting. Most VCP’s would be released as part of the official course files. Some would not be. There are not VCP to VCP races.
    • How close do you need to come within a VCP? 50 feet
    • What is the penalty for a missed VCP? TBD

Race Course Maps:

Race Formats & Race Course Files:

Motorcycle Race:

Classes : Click here for a list of classes, ordered by start order.
Lap Distance: 50.2 miles
Pits: Pit Information Guide
# of Laps: Click here for the # of laps for your class.
Start Method: Single off the line
Start Interval: 1 minute
Pre-Running Race Course Files: GPX Download | KML Download | USR Download
Hodge Pit Extension Files (RM-29.58-RM32.24): GPX Download | KML Download | USR Download
All racers must do this loop. Do not continue straight and cut this section out.
Motorcycle Dangers: GPX Download | KML Download | USR Download


Youth 170/200 Race:

Lap Distance: 1.89 miles
# of Laps: 25 minute duration. Click here for scoring explained.
Pit: Set up near the final turn by staging.
Start Method: Side by Side
Start Interval: 15 seconds
Race Course Files: GPX Download | KML Download | USR Download


Youth 250 Race:

Lap Distance: 1.89 miles
# of Laps: 25 minute duration. Click here for scoring explained.
Pit: Set up near the final turn by staging.
Start Method: Single off the line.
Start Interval: 15 seconds
Race Course Files: GPX Download | KML Download | USR Download


Youth 570 Race:

Lap Distance: 1.89 miles
# of Laps: 30 minute duration. Click here for scoring explained.
Pit: Set up near the final turn by staging.
Start Method: Single vehicle off the line.
Start Interval: 30 seconds
Race Course Files: GPX Download | KML Download | USR Download


Youth 1000 Race:

Lap Distance: 5.96 miles
# of Laps: 45 minute duration. Click here for scoring explained.
Pit: Set up near the final turn by staging.
Start Method: Single vehicle off the line.
Start Interval: 1 minute.
Race Course Files: Will be emailed to Youth 1000 parents.


Limited Car/Truck/UTV Race:

Classes : Click here for a list of classes, ordered by start order.
Lap Distance: 74.3 miles
Pits: Pit Information Guide
# of Laps: Click here for the # of laps for your class.
Start Method: Single off the line
Start Interval: 1 minute
Race Course Files: GPX Download | KML Download | USR Download
Car/Truck/UTV Dangers: GPX Download | KML Download | USR Download

Start Order Notes:

  • Pro UTV Classes will start in the order in which they qualified (mixed class).


Unlimited Car/Truck Race:

Classes : Click here for a list of classes, ordered by start order.
Lap Distance: 74.3 miles
Pits: Pit Information Guide
# of Laps: Click here for the # of laps for your class.
Start Method: Single off the line
Start Interval: 1 minute
Race Course Files: GPX Download | KML Download | USR Download
Car/Truck/UTV Dangers: GPX Download | KML Download | USR Download
Pre-Running Notes: Please reduce your speeds and be cautious in the few miles in and out of the Hodge Pit area.

Start Order Notes:

  • Unlimited Truck (4WD) and Unlimited Truck (2WD) will start in the order in which they qualified (mixed class).
  • There will be a 10 minute gap between the last Class 1 and the start of the Unlimited Truck SPEC Class.
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