fallon 250 desert race

VALLEY OFF ROAD
RACING ASSOCIATION PRESENTS
FALLON 250
DESERT RACE
Final Information Packet
AUGUST 28 - 30, 2015
FALLON, NEVADA
VORRA’S 2015 Fallon Desert Race
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Driving Directions …………………………………….…….………… page 3
Daily Event Details …………………………...………………….….... page 4
BLM Stipulations………………………….…………………………… page 5
Spectator Information……………………………………………….... page 5
Hawthorne Services ….…..……..……………………………….…... page 6
Chase Directions…………………………………………………….… page 7
Course Map…………………………………………..………………… page 8
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO STOCKMAN’S CASINO, 1560 WEST WILLIAMS AVE, FALLON, NV
FROM THE WEST (Reno)
 Take I80 to exit 48 toward US-95 Alt/US-50 Alt/E Fernley and turn right.
 At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto US-50 ALT.
 Continue on US-50 ALT for 25 miles. Stockman’s will be on the left
FROM THE SOUTH (Las Vegas / Hawthorne)
 Head North on US / State Route 95.
 Turn left on US-50 West / West Williams Ave. Stockman’s will be on the right.
FROM THE EAST (Elko)
 Head West on I80 to exit 83 toward Fallon / Las Vegas.
 Turn right US-50 West / West Williams Ave. Stockman’s will be on the right.
FROM THE EAST (Ely)
 Head West on US-50 West toward Fallon. Stockman’s will be on the right.
OVERNIGHT DRY CAMPING WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE START / FINISH LINE PITS
(NO AMENITIES)
DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM STOCKMAN’S CASINO
TO THE START / FINISH AREA
 Turn LEFT on W Williams Ave / US-50, and continue East 12.2 miles to Salt Wells.
 Turn RIGHT onto the Salt Wells road and continue Southwest 2 miles to Start/Finish Area,
which will be on the RIGHT.
US-50 TURN OFF DETAIL
START / FINISH ENTRANCE DETAIL
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DAILY EVENT DETAILS
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2015
Course Inspection is open. Maximum speed is 35mph, and you must obey all Nevada laws.
COURSE INSPECTION IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. You need to be familiar with the area at race mile
20 – dangerous G-Outs!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015
Course Inspection is open until MIDNIGHT.
Racer Registration and Technical Inspection will take place from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at the Stockman’s
Casino. Non- street legal vehicles are to be trailered into the lot area. Vehicles must go through Tech
Inspection at the VORRA tent before completing the Registration process. Vehicle Impound follows
Tech in the Casino Lot for spectators until Registration concludes.
Race registration will be located in the Stockman’s Casino lobby, and a completed Tech Form is required
to register. All participants must present a valid photo ID and sign waiver releases to receive
wristbands. A parent or legal guardian must accompany qualifying minor participants under the
age of 18. That parent/guardian must be reachable while the minor is on the racetrack in case of
emergency. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE. Registration payments can be made by cash, check
or credit card, with a separate $200 Transponder deposit required.
ProPit will be providing pit services for the remote pit location in between Check Points 1 & 2. It is
highly recommended that you utilize them as access to this area is from Check 2 via the Race
Course ONLY PRIOR TO START OF RACE. During race, the only access in or out is Dixie Valley
side through Rawhide. ProPit will be available during Tech & Registration for sign ups and to
drop off equipment. Please note that this is an independent service provided; all inquiries should be
made through ProPit.
A mandatory driver’s meeting is being held at 8:00pm at the Fallon Convention Center East Entrance,
which is located less than a mile Northeast of Stockman’s Casino on 100 Campus Way in Fallon. All
entries must attend. Loss of starting position or time penalties may occur. Food is not allowed in the
Convention Center.
Please note: Minors (individuals under the age of 21) may pass through casino gaming areas only if
accompanied by a parent or guardian. The Stockman’s restaurants are open to minors.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2015
RACE DAY Course Inspection is closed. Participants are asked to stage their vehicles at the
Start/Finish line at the following times: 5:30am Class 9, 11 & Full Metal (9hr time limit), 6:30am All Other
Limited Classes (8hr time limit), and 3:30pm Unlimited Classes (8hr time limit). Vehicles may be held at
the Start / Finish line at 1:30pm for Production and Limited Classes, and 10:30pm for Unlimited Classes
if deemed unable to complete their next lap within published race time limit. The race time limit for
Production and all other Limited Classes to finish is 3:00pm; race time limit for Unlimited Classes to finish
is 12am Midnight. Individual DNF deadlines are 3:00pm and 12am Midnight, respectively, plus your
stagger to the first starter in your grouping.
VORRA Race Operations Radio Frequency is 151.625 MHz. Participants can contact R.O. for
assistance & emergencies. Non-essential radio traffic must be avoided on this channel.
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2015 CONTINUED
If your vehicle is disabled and need you assistance, you can fill out a stuck stub, distributed during
registration, and pass it on to the vehicle behind you. Drivers are asked to give these stubs to the first
available Race Official, either at a Visual, Road Crossing or Pit Area so that assistance can be deployed
with in a timely manner. If you break and are unable to finish the race or withdraw please notify Race
Officials IMMEDIATELY. Otherwise, you are presumed to be in harms way if unaccounted for and will be
responsible for search and rescue efforts.
Crews are asked to obey all signage and keep chase equipment and vehicles to a minimum at all
designated Pit Areas. Fueling will only be allowed in designated Pit areas. Please view the full list of
BLM Special OHV Recreation Permit Stipulations on the VORRA website at www.vorra.net.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2015
Awards will be held at 11:00am at the Convention Center, East Entrance of 100 Campus Way in Fallon.
BLM STIPULATIONS
ALL TEAMS - Bring absorbent rugs, mats, tarps, etc. to be used for fluid containment under vehicles in
pit areas and during times that spills are likely to occur. A clean-up kit is also required, and can be as
basic as a shovel and heavy-duty trash bags capable of containing soil affected by a small spill. Spills
greater than 1 quart must be reported to Race Officials or a BLM Representative. Your efforts in this
regard are much appreciated, and will help assure a lasting presence of off road racing on public lands.
Please view the full list of BLM Special OHV Recreation Permit Stipulations on the VORRA website at
www.vorra.net.
Note: It is essential that all persons participating in any event as a competitor, pit crew, official or course
worker, as well as observers and spectators, realize that motor racing is a sport that is considered to be
dangerous. Our rules are as stringent as possible to minimize that danger.
SPECTATORS, PIT CREWS, PARTICIPANTS, AND WORKERS ASSUME ALL RESPONSIBILITIES
OF THE RISK INVOLVED.
SPECTATOR RULES
 Spectators must travel on established or designated routes to transit to start and approved viewing
areas. Spectators are prohibited from entering designated pit or course areas, as well as from
traveling on the race course at any time during an event.
 Spectators shall be directed to park on one side of the road to allow for an open travel lane in case of
emergencies. Avoid parking vehicles on brush or grass.
 Spectators are required to maintain a minimum of 150 feet from the race course unless
allowed in a designated spectator area determined to be safe from race vehicles.
 Motorcycle and OHV free-play are prohibited in conjunction with and throughout the conduct of the
event.
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FALLON SERVICES LISTING
FALLON AREA HOTELS
SUPER 8
855 West Williams Avenue, Fallon, NV 89406
Phone: 775-423-6031
BEST WESTERN FALLON INN & SUITES
1035 W Williams Ave, Fallon, NV 89406
Phone: 775-423-6005
COMFORT INN NEAR FALLON NAVAL AIR
STATION
1830 W. Williams Ave., Fallon, NV 89406
Phone: 775-423-5554
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
55 Commercial Wy, Fallon, NV 89406
Phone: 775-428-2588
MOTEL 6
1705 South Taylor St, Fallon, NV 89406
Phone: 775-423-2277
RESTAURANTS
Courtyard Café & Bakery
55 East Williams Ave
Fallon, NV 89406
Phone: (775)423-5505
The Slanted Porch
310 South Taylor St
Fallon, NV 89406
Phone: (775) 423-4489
The Wok
255 S. Maine St
Fallon, NV 89406
Phone: (775) 423-5588
Jerry’s Restaurant
1801 W Williams Ave
Fallon, NV 89406
Phone: (775) 423-4111
La Fiesta
60 W Center St
Fallon, NV 89406
Phone: (775) 423-1605
Pizza Barn
1981 W Williams Ave
Fallon, NV 89406
Phone: (775) 423-7155
GROCERIES & GAS
Safeway
890 W Williams Ave
Fallon, NV 89406
Phone: (775) 428-2330
Smedley’s Chevron
1755 W Williams Ave
Fallon, NV 89406
Phone: (775) 423-5500
Maverick Country Store
850 W Williams Ave
Fallon, NV 89406
Phone: (775) 423-4007
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CHASE DIRECTIONS
CHECK POINT 1
 Turn LEFT onto US 50 West at Salt Wells to Macari Ln approx. 3.3 miles
 Turn LEFT onto Macari Ln approx. ½ mile then Left (South) on the pipeline road and proceed approx.
7 ½ miles to Check Point 1. Be sure to veer to the right at the “Y” on the pipeline road (below).
MACARI LN
TURN OFF DETAIL
POLE LINE RD
DETAIL
START/FINISH
CHECK 1
CHECK POINT 2
 Turn RIGHT (South) onto US 50 East from Salt Wells approx. 12 miles to Sand Mtn. Rec. Area.
 Turn RIGHT past the Sand Mountain Entrance and proceed 6 miles to Windmill and Check Point 2.
“WINDMILL RD”
TURN OFF DETAIL
START/FINISH
CHECK 2
CHECK PONT 2
DETAIL
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