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Official Truck
Official Suspension
Official Lights
Official Fuel
Official UTV
Official Tires
Official Motorcycle
Official Power System
RACE OFFICIALS
Director
Casey Folks
Schedule of Events
Chief Steward
Gary Moman
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Race Steward
Donald Jackson
–– 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM ––
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
Communications
Keith Purmal
Checkpoint Communications Coordinators
Bob Maichle - Allen Condit
Scoring
Dave Brune - Sandy Padilla
Sharon Brune - Carolyn Dallaire
Start / Finish Line Coordinators
Bob Dallaire - Casey Dallaire
Tom Dallaire - Richard Youngblood
Finish Line Announcer (Ford Mesa)
George Antill
Registration
Diane DeLauer - Andrea Shaffer
Charla Glimp - Kathie Landers - Linda Styer
Car/Truck Technical Inspectors
Eric Brannstrom - Michael Shaffer
Lynn Jackson - Jerry Crouch
Motorcycle Tech Inspector – Stop Check Captain
Jeff Landers
Motorcycle / Quad Contingency Coordinators
Dave and Debbie Hucklebridge
UTV Tech & Contingency Coordinator
Cory Sappington - Eric Cowan
Medical Director
Dr. Fredrick (Doc) Lippmann, M.D.
First Aid Coordinator
Rick Leivas
Car / Truck Contingency
Jim Conner - Melanie Conner - Frances Joseph
Event Coordinator
Diane DeLauer
Media Director
Don Fall
Program Publisher & Advertisement
Opportunities, Contact:
Fall Advertising - (619) 258-6225
Front Cover Photos:
Pro Quad courtesy Dirk Nasland
Kyle Conlon Class 1000 courtesy Trackside Photo
Fabtech Class 8100 Trucks
courtesy Heidi Mrkulic and Greg Foutz
Page Headers: courtesy DurkaDurka.com,
Michael DeHaas and Trackside Photo
–– 1:00 PM ––
Time Trials for Class 1400 and Class 1500
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
registration at the Convention Center to receive a decal and armband.
–– 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM ––
Media and Pre-Race Kick-Off Party
Announcement of Time Trials for Class 1400 and Class 1500
Welcome Party for Motorcycles / Quads / UTV’s / Cars / Trucks
Fiesta Henderson Hotel Casino, 777 West Lake Mead Drive, Cerveza Cantina Bar
Friday, December 5, 2008
–– 7:00 AM – 7:30 AM ––
Pre-Fun Run – (Preview loop one time only)
Must be registered to participate – attend Thursday registration to receive decal
–– 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM ––
Driver/Rider Registration
Media Registration, Henderson Convention Center – Room Grand A
–– 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM ––
Technical Inspection & Contingency
Off-Load on Panama, Atlantic or Texas Street
Start Contingency on Water & Atlantic – End on Water & Basic
–– 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM ––
Driver / Rider Mandatory Meeting
Henderson Convention Center – Room Grand BCD
Saturday, December 6, 2008
–– Staging 6:00 AM ––
1st Race – 6:30 AM – Motorcycle, Quads & UTV’s – The motorcycles and quads
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
two times with a grand prix finish.
–– Staging 9:15 AM ––
2nd Race – (approx) 10:00 AM – Class 1100, 1700, 1800, 2000, 3100, 3700,
4100, 5000, 7100, 7300, 8100
These classes will race around an approximate 48-mile loop four times,
with a grand prix finish.
–– Staging 1:15 PM ––
3rd Race – (approx) 2:00 PM – Class 1000, 1200, 1400, 1500, 7200, 8000
These classes will race around an approximate 48-mile loop four times,
with a grand prix finish.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
–– 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM ––
Continental Breakfast – Henderson Convention Center – Grand Ballroom
–– 9:00 Am to 11:00 AM ––
Henderson FabTech Desert Classic Awards Presentation
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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 ~
I'd like to welcome all of you to the last
race of the 2008 "Silver State Series"~ the
HENDERSON FABTECH DESERT CLASSIC
~ "A SPECTACULAR OFF-ROAD
ADVENTURE IN THE DESERT." There is no
doubt in my mind that the Henderson
Fabtech Desert Classic will become a truly
epic off-road racing event. From the fun,
challenging racecourse, to the exciting
setting of the beautiful downtown center of
Henderson, Nevada, a new adventure is in
store for everyone!
I would also like to take this opportunity
to acknowledge Bud Pico and Charlene
Ham, from the City of Henderson. You will
notice a variation in our typical race
weekend schedule; this schedule was set
by our partners, the City of Henderson,
Henderson Convention Center, as well as
Fabtech, Official Suspension of Best In The
Desert; these are the people that make it all
happen. Their goal is to create a party
atmosphere in downtown Henderson; the
streets will be closed off to traffic and will
be filled with race vehicles, contingency
sponsors and street vendors. There will be
action all day long and throughout the night
in downtown Henderson, fun for the entire
family!
The Henderson Fabtech Desert Classic is
the last off-road adventure in the line-up of
what the Best In The Desert Racing
Association considers a very successful
and exciting 2008 racing year. The
Henderson Fabtech Desert Classic will be
the deciding factor for many Class
Champions, as well as a great racecourse
for first time racers. There will be one
racecourse for Motorcycles, Quads, UTVs,
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and Cars and Trucks. It is a loop race for all
classes, which makes it very easy to pit.
This is beneficial for first time racers and a
good opportunity to come out and get your
feet wet, figuratively speaking, of course!
The Henderson Fabtech Desert Classic
Start/Finish and Main Pit will be 15 miles
from Henderson. There is not one specific
"Host Hotel" for the event because the entire
City of Henderson is sponsoring the event;
downtown Henderson is where all of the
festivities will be taking place. It's a great
time to come to Henderson; off-road race
by day and play in the beautiful City of
Henderson by night!
The race course has been changed this
year due to environmental concerns by the
BLM and Boulder City. We do our best at
Best In The Desert to comply with the rules
and regulations and we appreciate our
racers doing the same; we all must protect
our environment and respect the rules.
This is why Best In The Desert has been
granted permission to have this special
event in the Eldorado Valley. Again, the
Time Trials event on Thursday will kick off
the long weekend, which rolls right into a
Welcome Racers party on Thursday night.
Registration, Technical Inspection and
Contingency will be held Friday on Water
Street, followed by the exciting and
informative Drivers/Riders meeting. Also,
this is where we present the prestigious
TEAM FORD POLE AWARD! The Team
Ford Pole Award will be presented to the
fastest qualifier in Class 1400 and Class
1500 by the president of TEAM FORD,
Steve Olliges. The fastest qualifier will walk
away with $1000 CASH Friday night, now
that is AWESOME! Of course, the MAIN
EVENT will take place on Saturday, with
motorcycles, quads and UTV's kicking off a
full day of racing, followed by the awesome
cars and trucks.
I'd like to thank all of our great
sponsors, and a special thank you to our
major sponsors, Ford Motor Company,
Official Truck of Best In The Desert, Maxxis
Tire, Official Tire of Best In The Desert, VP
Racing Fuels, Official Fuel of Best In The
Desert, Fabtech, Official Suspension
Systems of Best In The Desert, KC HiLiTES,
Official Lights of Best In The Desert, Banks
Power, Official Power Systems of Best In
The Desert, Yamaha, Official UTV of Best
In The Desert, KTM, Official Motorcycle of
Best In The Desert, McKenzies, PCI Race
Radios, Werdco BC, Inc., Fall Advertising
and Sportsman Cycle Sales, and of course
the wonderful City of Henderson. I
appreciate everything you do for off-road
racing and Best In The Desert, your
support is what makes us the "Best In The
Desert!"
In closing, I'd like to thank you, the
truly dedicated race enthusiast, for racing
with Best In The Desert and I appreciate all
that you bring to this racing organization,
you are what makes us the "Best In The
Desert!"
Thank You, Be Safe and Have Fun!
Casey Folks
Director Best In The Desert
Life is an Adventure ~
Come Live your Adventure with
Best In The Desert...
"The Great American
Desert Racing Series"
RACE PROVEN
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This season the Boys in Blue have put our off-the-shelf Long Travel System to the test.
Pounding out 4 races for a total of 600 miles of grueling desert terrain
without a suspension failure.
...Imagine what it could do for you.
Sean Cook
Fabtech Rhino Pro 1900
“How does it work? In a word, AWESOME!”
- Robin Stover of Four Wheeler magazine.
Ron Palhegyi
Dirt Logic Rhino Pro 1900
PROUD TO BE THE OFFICIAL SUSPENSION OF BEST IN THE DESERT
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About Best in the desert...
"The Great American Desert Racing Series"
asey Folks, Director of Best in the
Desert Racing Association, brings
over 35 years experience with him.
He has worn many hats in his affiliation
with the sport of off-road racing,
including: competitor, promoter and
businessman. As an avid off-road
enthusiast and competitor, he has seen
many changes affecting the sport.
Casey Folks has competed in almost
every type of off-road event throughout
the western United States. His accolades
include over 30 races in Baja California,
Mexico, and the Tunisia Rally in Northern
Africa. Casey served as the American
Consultant for Incas Rally in Peru and
was the event coordinator for the Nevada
Rally, representing the company “Acerbis
Adventure” based in Italy.
Guided by Casey’s direction, the Best
In The Desert Racing Association has
achieved exceptional growth in
attendance and popularity. Through the
utilization of promotional and advertising
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techniques previously reserved for high
density spectator events, and combining
them with genuine concern for both
racers needs and environmentalists’
input, Best In The Desert now enjoys
recognition and exposure never before
seen in off-road racing.
With such famous races on the
schedule as the historical “Parker 425”
and “Vegas to Reno”, the longest offroad race in the United States, Best In
The Desert events gain extensive media
attention that includes national television
broadcasts as well as national and local
print coverage. This creates the
opportunity for both competitors and
sponsors to gain exceptional exposure.
Casey Folks never expects anything
less of himself than he does the racers,
and he relies heavily on a dedicated staff
that consists mostly of loyal volunteer
off-road racing enthusiasts. The
philosophy of the organization is to
provide top quality, world class long
distance off-road desert racing events,
and more importantly, to make those
events exciting, spectacular, fun,
different, well paying, and most of all,
affordable.
Along with the professional and
sportsman off-road races, Best In The
Desert also takes part in local club races,
and has a number of family and celebrity
trail rides throughout the year. These
celebrity events involve local
businessmen along with members of the
political community, and are designed to
create public awareness and
acceptability.
Casey truly believes “Life is an
Adventure!” and invites you to “Come
Live Your Adventure with Best in the
Desert.” If you would like to become part
of our exciting and growing organization,
please contact us at:
[email protected]
visit our web site at www.bitd.com
or call us at 702/457-5775
Chet Huffman, 2nd place Trick Truck at the Bilek Racing Silver State "300"
Photo courtesy DurkaDurkaPhoto.com
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EPIC RACING PRODUCTS PARKER “250”
TERRIBLE’S “250” at PRIMM
BILEK RACING SILVER STATE “300”
January 9-10 – Parker, AZ
MOTORCYCLE, QUAD & UTV POINTS ONLY
April 17-19 – Primm, NV
CAR, TRUCK & UTV POINTS ONLY
September 25-27 – Mesquite, NV
POINTS FOR ALL CLASSES
BLUEWATER RESORT & CASINO PARKER “425”
BLUEWATER GRAN PRIX
TERRIBLE’S GRAN PRIX at PRIMM
February 6-8 – Parker, AZ
CAR & TRUCK POINTS ONLY
May 8-10 – Parker, AZ
MOTORCYCLE, QUAD & UTV POINTS ONLY
October 16-18 – Primm, NV
ALL CLASSES
KAWASAKI TEAM GREEN
“LAUGHLIN U.S. HARE SCRAMBLES”
TSCO “VEGAS to RENO”
~ “THE LONG WAY”
HENDERSON
FABTECH “DESERT CLASSIC”
March 6-7 – Laughlin, NV
MOTORCYCLE POINTS ONLY
August 19-23 – Locations TBA
POINTS FOR ALL CLASSES
DECEMBER 4-6 – Henderson, NV
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
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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, sandwashes, 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.
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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
taken the first spot in the Time Trials Thursday prior to Saturday’s race,
top qualifier Sam Berri piloted his Class 1500 unlimited buggy to the
overall win at the inaugural Best In The Desert’s Bilek Racing Silver
State “300” in the desert north of Mesquite, Nevada. Berri had a small
lead most of the day, but drove hard through the scenic, and tough
course to capture the overall and Class 1500 win. This was Sam
Berri’s first overall win; he finished a little less than 3 minutes ahead of
second place Chuck Dempsey.
Alexa Bilek took the honors in Class 1100.
Photo by Don Fall
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More than 180 racers left the starting line for this exciting first time
event.
Other notable finishers included:
Alexa Bilek, (daughter of race sponsor Mike Bilek) won Class 1100.
Steve Olliges, first in Class 1400, Trick Truck.
Curt LeDuc took home first in Class 8000.
Jason Horsely, was the Pro Truck winner.
First overall motorcycle across the line was the Honda of Dylan Lane
and Jeff Trulove.
James Cole Freiday on his way to the Ironman Amateur class win.
Photo courtesy Trackside Photo
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
Autometer Products
BF Goodrich Tires
Beard Seats/RedArt Inc
Bilstein Shocks
BTR Racing Wheel
Camburg Engineering
DeNunzio Racing
Desert Rat Off Road Centers
Dirt Bagz
Dirt Logic Shocks
Dusty Times
Eibach Springs
F&L Fuel
Fabtech
Foddrill Fabrication
Fortin Racing
Fox Racing Shox
Goodyear Tires
IRC
KC HiLiTES
K & N Filters
Kevin McMullen Racing
Kleanwerx
Mastercraft Seats
Maxxis Tires
McKenzies Performance Products
Mechanix Wear
Mendeola Transaxles
Mobil Radio Communications
MSD Ignitions
Off Road International (ORI)
Optima Batteries
Parker Pumper Helmets
PCI Race Radios
Penhall Fabrication
Proline Accessories
Pro Strap
Radflo Suspension
Rancho Suspension
Redline Custom Boats
RLH Communications
Shell Racing Fuel
Signpros Custom Lettering
Sign Tech
Soltek Lights
Sunoco Race Fuel
Suspensions Unlimited
Sway-A-Way Products
Total Power Racing Batteries
Toyo Tires
Toyota Racing Development
True Flow
Twisted Stitch Inc
UPR Racing Supply
Vision X
VP Racing Fuels
Vehicle Dynamix
Walker Evans Racing
Weddle Racing Gears
Yokohama
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
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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
Background image
Best in the Desert Communications Coordinator
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.
PRO CLASSES
Class 1000
Class 1100
Class 1200
Class 1400
Class 1500
Class 1700
Class 2000
NUMERICAL
SERIES
1000
1100
1200
1400
1500
1700
2000
Class 3100
3100
Class 3700
3700
Class 4100
4100
Class 5000
5000
Class 5100
5100
Class 7100
7100
Class 7200
7200
Class 7300
7300
Class 8000
8000
Class 8100
8100
Class 1900
1900
SPORTSMAN CLASSES
Class 1800
1800
Class 1900
1900
CLASS
DESCRIPTION
Open-Wheel, Unlimited Suspension, Limited Displacement Engine (Class 10)
Open-Wheel, Beam Style Suspension, Limited Displacement Air Cooled Engines (Class 10 Light)
Baja Pro Truck, Spec Class Limited Production Full Size Truck Pro Truck)
Trick Truck - Unlimited Truck
Open-Wheel, Unlimited Single & Two-Seat Vehicles (Class 1)
JeepSpeed 1 - Limited Production, 1984-2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ
Open-Wheel, Restricted Single & Two Seat Cars Limited to 1600cc VW Engine & VW Type-1
Suspension System (Class 1-2/1600)
Pure-Stock Production Mini or Mid-Size SUV
JeepSpeed 3
Pure-Stock Production Full Size SUV
Unlimited Baja Bug (Class 5)
1600cc Baja Bug (Class 5/1600)
Stock Production Mini or Mid-Size Truck (Class 7S)
Mini-Trick Truck - Unlimited Mini or Mid-Size Truck (Class 7)
Pure-Stock Production Mini or Mid-Size Truck
Modified Production Full Size Truck (Class 8)
Stock Production Full-Size Truck
UTV - Side-By-Side Utility Terrain Vehicle
Safari Pre-Runner
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
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“Team Ford” Time Trials
Pole Award
hen Casey Folks announced the exciting
new “Team Ford” Time Trials Pole Award
for the 2007 TSCO “Vegas to Reno” race,
it meant for the FIRST TIME EVER, a $1,000
CASH award would be paid to the fastest
qualifier at the Time Trials to determine the
overall starting positions for Class 1400 Trick
Truck and Class 1500 Unlimited desert race
vehicles.
At the time Steve Olliges, president of Team
Ford Las Vegas, stated, “Best In The Desert IS
THE ONLY DESERT RACING ORGANIZATION that
runs Time Trials for the top starting positions,
and I’m proud to step it up with the “Team Ford”
Pole Award. I will personally hand a thousand
dollars in cash to the fastest qualifier. To qualify
for the first starting position, and get $1000 on
top of it, now that’s the way to begin a race.”
Casey Folks stated, “Ford Motor Company is
a huge sponsor of Best in the Desert, and we
appreciate their continuing support. And now
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Steve Olliges’ announcement of the prestigious
“Team Ford” Pole Award only adds to the
credibility and stature Best in the Desert races
have attained.”
This cash prize, along with a one-of-a-kind
trophy, is awarded to the fastest qualifier of the
time trials held before each Best In The Desert
race for the car and truck classes. The location
and terrain of the special five-mile course is a
closely guarded secret until the day of the event.
Racers are entitled to one practice lap, and then
qualifying begins. Only Class 1400 Trick Truck
and Class 1500 Unlimited desert race vehicles
entered in the race are eligible to qualify for the
overall top starting positions. This unique format
truly allows the fastest vehicles, regardless of
class designation, to compete on equal ground
for a shot at the overall race victory. Since their
inception at last year’s “Vegas to Reno” race, the
Time Trials have become a big hit with the
sport’s top desert racers.
Photo courtesy
Michael DeHaas
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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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A special thanks to our photo contributors
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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Race Team profile
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
Jerry Whelchel (driver/mgr) Portola Hills, CA
Chris Supino (crew chief) Mission Viejo, CA
Ted Willoughby (co-driver)
Igor Dorojinsky (crew)
Ron Daniels (crew)
Rico DeSaracho (crew)
Mom & Pops Supino
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Pete Gurin (crew)
Scott Bridges (crew / PR)
Ronnie Gillespie (driver/chase)
Steve Trotski (crew)
Mitch Trotski (crew)
Scott McFeeley (crew)
Steve Reeves (crew)
Matt Reeves (crew)
Terry Work (crew)
Kevin Barber (crew)
Jon Taylor (crew)
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2008 KC HiLites "King of the Desert"
Chase Standings
Name
Class #
Pkr 425
T 250
V to R
SS 300
Charley McDowell
1551
7:47:06
4:41:58
8:30:36
Chet Huffman
40
7:15:35
5:23:34
Chuck Hovey
1501
7:34:38
Rick D. Johnson
71
Curt LeDuc
HFDC
Total Time
Total Mileage
AVG MPH
6:29:22
27:29:02
1443
52.50348689
8:51:40
6:04:13
27:35:02
1443
52.31314576
4:31:42
8:45:12
7:01:12
27:52:44
1443
51.7595950
8:59:33
4:36:33
7:41:43
7:45:27
29:03:16
1443
49.66537917
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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Race Team profile
Gary Dixon is the owner of
Lost Boys Racing, along
with his sons Derek and
Stewart Dixon. Full Circle
Construction & Maintenance
is our sole sponsor, although
we are and have been seeking
additional sponsors. Our
racing team consists of father
and sons as the drivers, along with family
and friends as our pit crew and support. We
try to make all our races a family event,
where the kids can enjoy camping, BBQ,
campfires and racing.
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one way or another. Skiing at the river,
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desert and even having fun with building
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have enjoyed doing. Best In
The Desert has provided us
with an opportunity to enjoy
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2004 and we have competed in
every BITD race since. We have
enjoyed many podium finishes
but yet to receive a class win.
However, in our best year, we
claimed the #2 spot for our class.
Some of our best times together have been
the prep time before the races. We have
learned many things and have created some
innovative ways in solving problems with our
trucks.
We have also ventured racing Baja. Each race
has truly been an adventure that allows us to
get away, let go to enjoy a little life on the
edge. Good for the Soul.
We support Best In The Desert, Score
International and CORR, in that order. We
value all the friends we have made over the
past 5 years. In a competitive class such as
ours, a strong sense of camaraderie still finds
its way into every race. We have thanked
Casey many times, but not publicly. He is
truly the best racing promoter and organizer
and it has really made all the difference. We
appreciate all your efforts and energy to make
Best In The Desert what it is.
Our Team Members:
Gary Dixon, Menifee, CA
Derek Dixon, Romoland, CA
Stewart Dixon, Romoland, CA
Jeff McCullah, Riverside, CA
Tony Delrio, Las Vegas, NV
Kurt Mantwell, Homeland, CA
Race highlights:
Best speed – 46 mile per hour average at
Terrible Town 250
Website: www.lostboysracing.com
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5115 S. Arville
Las Vegas, NV 89118
E-mail: [email protected]
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official Entries
CLASS 1400 TRICK TRUCK
Ford
Steve Olliges (45) Las Vegas, NV,
John Swift (48) Santa Ynez, CA,
Lauren Swift (17) Santa Ynez, CA,
Derek Tenney (23) Las Vegas, NV,
Team Ford, BFG Tires, Ford Racing
18
Tracy Rubio (39) Kingman, AZ,
Ford
Robert Miner (32) Kingman, AZ,
Chad Klein (23) Kingman, AZ,
Kenneth DeVault (31) Kingman, AZ,
TNC Machine, Ford, BF Goodrich, Vision Lights, Kincaid Race Engines
1235 Jason Voss (22) Cupertino, CA,
Ford
Richard Voss (51) Cupertino, CA,
Johnny Niewoehner (45) San Jose, CA,
James East (29) San Jose, CA,
SCQ Rents, Teasdale Quality Foods, Stevens Creek Quarry
24
Adam Householder (23) Orange, CA,
Danny Kerdus (22) Yorba Linad, CA,
Eric Corson (23) Placentia, CA,
Household Motorsports Inc and BMS
Chevrolet
1265 Dave Mason (47) Escondido, CA,
Ford
Rick Backus (48) Escondido, CA,
Mark Moffatt (50) Carlsbad, CA,
Rob Fox (39) Wildomar, CA, Eleven Western Builders
31
Andrew McMillin (21) San Diego, CA,
Scott McMillin (48) Poway, CA,
Todd Tenbroek (34) San Diego, CA,
Brady Thompson (27) Fallbrook, CA,
McMillin Homes, Vision X, BFG, Gox, KNC
Ford
CLASS 1500
40
42
57
65
9
Ford
1220 Ryan J Staats (24) Valencia, CA,
Steven M Staats (59) Valencia, CA,
Robby Kennedy (45) Santa Clarita, CA,
Craig Fullerton (46) Newhall, CA,
Big Johns Performance Tires, Mechanix Wear,
Air Force One Performance
1
Chet Huffman (47) Northridge, CA,
Geiser
Jerry Whelchel (48) Foothill Ranch, CA,
Ted Willoughby (40) Moorpark, CA,
BFG, KMC, Ironclad, Sparco, Foxshox, GST, Dukes-Aerospace,
Rancho Drivetrain, Kartek, Makita, Ogio, K&N, Vp, Dezerttv.com,
Pitimage.com
Will Staats (57) Valencia, CA,
Chevrolet
Emily Staats (33) Canyon Country, CA,
Bill Varnes (62) Santee, CA,
Greg Shapiro (39) Canyon Country, CA,Mastercraft, Goodrich,
Mechanix Wear
Scott Kincaid (47) Thousand Palms, CA,
Ford
Ronnie Markegard
Gary Kincaid (41) Lake Havasu City, AZ,
Jeff Quinn (49) Irvine, CA,
Toyo Tires, K&N, MSD, King, KAR, McKenzies, Beard, Vision X,
Dirt Bagz, Sign Pros, Lucas Oil
Lloyd Sproule (57) Pincher Creek, ,
Ford
Eat Beef!, Engineering Innovations, Scalzo Racing,
Goodyear, Race Engineering
Mark Weyhrich (38) Troutdale, OR,
Ford
Gary Weyhrich (41) Troutdale, OR,
Ryan Williams (24) El Cajon, CA,
Keith Mila (33) Santee, CA,
Tube Specialties Company, BF Goodrich Tires, Fox Racing Shox,
KMC Wheels, Signpros Custom Lettering
1501 Chuck Hovey (40) Escondido, CA,
Jimco
BF Goodrich, Mendeola, ORW, Fox Shox, Danzio,
Mastercraft, Hostile, Sol-tek, Total Power, Henson & Son,
Autoart, Heilermann-Tyton, TCS, Prographics
1514 Jason Shipman (44) Farmington, MO,
Jared Shipman (41) Bismarck, MO,
Chris Boyd (35) Park Hills, MO,
Complete Auto Recycling Service and Scrap'n
Unknown
1516 Derrick Sproule (21)
Eat Beef, Scalzo Racing, Engineering Innovations,
Goodyear, Race Engineering
Aceco
1523 Ronnie Gillespie (50) Las Vegas, NV,
Ron Daniels (37) Castaic, CA,
Chet Huffman Motorsports
CHM
1526 John Herder (39) Tucson, AZ,
Joe Weining (33) Tucson, AZ,
Jimco
1528 Chuck Dempsey (39) Oak Hills, CA,
Raymond Barre (27) Garden Grove, CA,
John Harrah (43) Reno, NV,
Kody Harrah (15) Reno, NV,
Toyo Tires, 3D Reed
HMS
1537 Mark McMillin (52) El Cajon, CA,
Brian Ewalt (49) Bonita, CA,
Cameron Parrish (31) San Marcos, CA,
McMillin Homes, BF Goodrich
Jimco
1539 Terry Householder (50) Orange, CA,
Andrew Corson (25) Placentia, CA,
Chris Eimer (28) Yorba Linda, CA,
Householder Motorsports Inc, Playtech
Unknown
CLASS 1200 PROTRUCK
1215 Rob Clouser (41) Kingman, AZ,
Dodge
Anthony Baker (40) El Cajon, CA,
Troy Clouser (35) Kingman, AZ,
Cody Swanty (33) Kingman, AZ,
Speed & Sport Fabrication, Mopar, Swanty Racing, Senior Taco
1545 Vince Galewick (48) Seal Beach, CA,
Dunebuggy
Dunebuggy.com, Bad Attitude Boats, Centerforce Clutches
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official Entries
CLASS 1500 (continued)
1546 Steve Raskett (28) Mentone, CA,
Porter
Jake Johnson (31) Yucaipa, CA,
William Clark (25) Redland, CA,
Mark Daley (26) Redlands, CA,
Larry Jacinto Const, Lucas Oil, VP Fuel, Glen Helen, BF Goodrich
1567 Mike Bilek (48) Tustin, CA,
HMS
Grant Kimbrel (33) Huntington Beach, CA,
Tracy Kolk (47) Tustin, CA,
Ed Lalonde (30) Huntington Beach, CA,
BilekRacing.com, KC HiLiTES, Nitto Tires, Liquid Ice,
Redline Engines, Transaxle Engineering
1549 Sam Berri (54) Murphys, CA,
Jimco
Goodyear Tires, D&E Parts, Sierra Welding,
Tom Martin Logging, George Nunes, The Powderman, R&E Fasteners
1585 Steve Croll (32) Corona, CA,
Tim Weston (22) Redlands, CA,
Grove Lumber, Goodyear, Streight Edje, ZLT
1551 Charley McDowell (36) Concord, CA,
Chad Cola (36) Pacheco, CA,
Charles McDowell (54) Concord, CA,
Soncor Farms
Jimco
1587 Darren Ebberts (40) Canyon Lake, CA,
Ford
Evan Vanderweerd (30) Riverside, CA,
Justin Seguin (21) Corona, CA,
Grove Lumber, Goodyear, Streight Edje, zltmxid.com
1557 Lee Criner (47) Oceanside, CA,
Donald Vaughn (51) Oceanside, CA,
Travis Dutemple (35) Wildomar, CA,
Mike Schipper (54) Murrieta, CA,
Golden Realty, Goodyear, B&R Buggie
Tatum
1588 Gary Weyhrich (41) Troutdale, OR,
Mark Weyhrich (38) Troutdale, OR,
Ryan Williams (24) El Cajon, CA,
Keith Mila (33) Santee, CA,
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,
Rickie Gaunt (40) Torrance, CA,
Kevin McRoberts (41) Redondo Beach, CA,
WFO Industries, Smiley Lifting Solutions, Tatum Motorsports
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Ford
Jimco
1596 Alex Gonzales (23) Cathedral City, CA,
Porter
Jacob Beaty (26) Thousand Palms, CA,
GHA Enterprises Inc, Maxxis, McKenzies, Beard, TCS,
Transaxle Technologies, Kincaid Racing Engines, Primo Verdone
official Entries
1598 Joshua Daniel (33) Canyon Lake, CA,
Allen Hickerson (27) Vista, CA,
Danzio, GBC Construction, D&D Laser Screed,
Palomar Communications, Liquid Ice
Racer Eng
CLASS 2000
2006 Matt Gumz (30) Barstow, CA,
Gumz Construction, Service Rocks Products,
State Farm Insurance, DJ Mathews
ORE
2008 Walter Moss (45) Huntington Beach, CA,
Robert King (45) Fountain Valley, CA,
Mike Porteous (23) Newport Beach, CA,
Andy Ziething (45) Huntington Beach, CA,
MSH Construction, DJ Safety, Red Beard Design
Bunderson
2010 Hunter Beaumont (23) San Diego, CA,
Alan Coffee (92) Lemon Grove, CA,
Unknown
2019 Ross Mattox (21) El Cajon, CA,
Ryan Mattox (24) La mesa, CA,
James Scheel (24) Lakeside, CA,
D&M Drywall
Carroll
2022 William C Janss (58) El Paso, TX,
Peter Janss (21) El Paso, TX,
Lenny Loftin (46) El Paso, TX,
Fat, Redline, Folts
Bullet
CLASS 3100
3104 Jesse Herling (18) Yucaipa, CA,
Eric Cooper (51) Ellensburg, WA,
James McBroom (34) Temecula, CA,
Ford
3111 Rod Hall (69) Reno, NV,
Hummer
CLASS 4100
4101 John R Sunderland (66) Valley Center, CA,
John A Sunderland (36) Valley Center, CA,
Greg Atherton (42) El Cajon, CA,
Dennis Crowley (54) Oak Hills, CA,
Echo Pacific Construction, Ford, BFG
Ford
4111 Chad Hall (45) Reno, NV,
Hummer
Sam Cothrun, Reno, NV,
Hummer, Hella, MileMarker, Fox, BF Goodrich, Sign Pros, Mastercraft
CLASS 7100
2023 Amy Perez (36) Laveen, AZ,
Chenowth
Rick Graf (42) Scottsdale, AZ,
Pilote, Vision X, F&L Fuel, BFG, Fat Per,
Action Auto Tras, Foddrill Motorsports, Matco Tool
2034 Greg Ferruzzo (42) Long Beach, CA,
Ted Tedford (40) Pasadena, CA,
Jim Bombard (53) Avalon, CA,
Steve Landis (43) Los Alimitos, CA,
Kreger
2037 Daniel McMillin (21) El Cajon, CA,
Casey King (29) Escondido, CA,
Crecencio Cortez (43) Chula Vista, CA,
McMillin Homes, BF Goodrich
Jimco
2057 Brent Conrad (52) Las Vegas, NV,
Blaine Conrad (17) Las Vegas, NV,
Michael LaChase (15) North Las Vegas, NV,
Unknown
2078 Paul Kurz (31) Yorba Linda, CA,
Justin Arnold (32) Brea, CA,
Robert Alatorre (26) Canyon Lake, CA,
Glen Davidson (51) Riverside, CA,
PKJ Construction, GSM Fabrication, Radesigns
Penhall Fab
2085 Vince Viola (18) Auburn, CA,
Drew Loftus (18) San Diego, CA,
Mike Viola (44) Auburn, CA,
Lothringer
7101 Aaron Dixon (34) Lompoc, CA,
Ford
Ed Ramirez (38) Lompoc, CA,
Philip Ramirez (40) Santa Paula, CA,
Ford Trucks, Radflo, Light Racing, PRP Seats, ORW, Deaver Springs,
KC HiLites, Racer Culhane Trans, JB Dixon Engineering
7102 Wayne Demonja (50) Peyton, CO,
Ford
Bob Nance (47) Monument, CO,
David Ryan (53) Long Beach, CA,
Dave Nance (41) Bakersfield, CA,
Wayne Demonja MS, C-Fab Chassis, Ford, Nance Const,
4 Wheel Parts, Prairie Prim, Alcan Spring, BFG, Swayaway,
Pikes Peak Tattoo, Steel City Tattoo
CLASS 7200
7206 Shawn Giordano (32) San Marcos, CA,
Josh Lopeman (30) San Marcos, CA,
Ron Ayers (26) San Marcos, CA,
Ryan Hunt (31) San Marcos, CA,
Ford
7211 Barry Karakas (39) Oak Hills, CA,
Toyota
Steve Nelson (32) Norco, CA,
Travis Whitmore (26) Banning, CA,
Joe Osteen Jr (27) Phelan, CA,
Dirt Logic, Fabtech, Procomp Tires, Mastercraft, JE Reel,
Whitmore Cont, Westcoast Electric, K&N, G&J, Eibach, Odyssey Force
7212 Richard Blunk (43) Kingman, AZ,
Ford
Larry Trim (47) Everett, WA,
AJ Blunk (13) Kingman, AZ,
Jared Bradley (28) Henderson, NV,
TR Beadlocks, The Roof Doctor, Mickey Thompson Tires,
Daystar Products, Eagle Alloys, PSC, King Shocks,
All Roofing Supply, Superior Axle, Ford Trucks
7220 Jonathan Swift (20) Santa Ynez, CA,
Ford
Andy Waters (33) Moorpark, CA,
Chad Shuffield (24) Santa Maria, 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,
Jesse Herling (18) Yucaipa, CA,
William M O'Hara (48) Boulder City, NV,
Krista O'Hara (19) Boulder City, NV,
Jerry Herling Construction
Ford
7226 Alan A Hogan (56) Columbus, MT,
Bob Brunkaw (47) Tempe, AZ,
BFG, Sizelove, Off Road, Optima
Ford
7227 Gary Dixon (49) Menifee, CA,
Derek Dixon (29) Hemet, CA,
Stewart Dixon (22) Pinetop, AZ,
Ford
7231 Bill Kunz (37) Reno, NV,
Greg Jones (40) Sparks, NV,
Torchmate, Shaffer's Offroad, BF Goodrich
Unknown
8111 Josh Hall (47) Reno, NV,
Hummer
BF Goodrich, Milemarker, Tifco, GM Desert Proving Grounds,
Hydra-Matic, American Axle, Sign Pros, Winkel Hummer
1020 Corey Keysar (41) Colorado Springs, CO,
Jimco
Keysar Racing, Lakeside Auto Brokers, PEK, LJK, BFG
Ford
7314 Don Healy (27) Richland, WA,
Ford
James Moss (36) Richland, WA,
Steve Walters (34) Kennewick, WA,
Jose Ybarra (34) Kennewick, WA,
Ford, Goodyear, www.4wheelingplus.com, American Trucks,
Pasco Auto Wrecking, Radio Service Company Inc
7384 Kellon Walch (25) Alamo, NV,
Ford
Quinn Walch (23) Alamo, NV,
Mike Minick
Rebel Communications, Ford Trucks, Fox Shoxs,
Powertrain Control Solutions, Walker Evans Wheels, KC HiLiTES,
Switzer Inc, Minick Motorsports, Bunderson
CLASS 8000
8001 Curt LeDuc (53) Cherry Valley, CA,
Ford
Macrae Glass (38) Kingman, AZ,
Rockstar, Makita, Ford, Toyo Tires, Macray Glass, KC HiLiTES, KMC,
MSD, Sign Pro, Mogi, Autometer, Mastercraft, Beco, K&N Filters
8014 Richard Waite (43) Oceanside, CA,
Ford
Brett Hansen
Kerry Lynch (53) Poway, CA,
Gatorz, Rich Waite Painting, Maxxis, PWR, Embee, Friar Eng,
B&R Buggies, Soltek, AFG, Ironclad
8075 Jerry Zaiden (35) Huntington Beach, CA,
Unknown
Scott Zindroski (31) Huntington Beach, CA,
Kirk Miller
Ollie Penchansky (36) Culver City, CA,AEM Power, Bilstein,
Camburg, Nitto, Blue C, KMC, KC HiLiTES, Eibach
38
8181 Randy Merritt (40) Parker, AZ,
Unknown
Chris Golding (32) Parker, AZ,
KC HiLiTES, Ford, Goodyear, F&M Baldenegro Farms,
Sway-Away, Race Craft Seats, Raceline, Bodyline Autobody & Paint,
Borla, Autofab, Autometer, UMP
CLASS 1000
CLASS 7300
7301 Carl Fitts (39) Park City, UT,
Eric Clay (28) St George, UT,
Jayson Strachan (34) Kamas, UT,
Ford, Goodyear, Fox, Deaver
8102 Greg Foutz (38) Gilbert, AZ,
Ford
David Winner (47) Chino, CA,
Mike Mounts (48) Gold Canyon, AZ,
Elliot Pollock (23) Phoenix, AZ,
Fabtech, Ford, BFG, Optima, Dirt Logic, Lincoln Electric,
McKenzies, Earls Hooker, Deaver, Earl M Jorgensen, KC HiLiTES
1025 Victor Almeida (40) Woodland Park, CO,
Ed Hartman (45) Woodland Park, CO,
Ted Hartmann (67) Bullhead City, AZ,
Toyota, BF Goodrich, Almeida Racing
Chenowth
1083 Ken Tapert (49) Henderson, NV,
Checkers Offroad, Goodyear, RC Trans
Debi Tapert (45) Henderson, NV,
Tatum
1087 Kyle Conlon (19) Campo, CA,
Mark Fields (48) Lakeside, CA,
Jake Velasco (27) San Diego, CA,
Cameron Butcher (24) La Quinta, CA,
Kacon, White Cap, Probuild, Racer Services
Jimco
CLASS 1100
1106 Danny Savant (56) Temecula, CA,
Jake Savant (13) Temecula, CA,
Gregg Ryan (45) Temecula, CA,
SDL Real Estate, Mike Voyles racing, BFG
Unknown
1111 Sigal Greenberg (43) Desert Hills, AZ,
Assassin
Justin Bradley Smith (24) Capo Beach, CA,
Rich Boyette (43) Fort Mohave, AZ,
Andy Devercelly (26) La Mesa, AZ,
Mobile Radio Communications, Light Force, Sopwith Motorsports,
Arizona-Offroad, Yokohama, Fox, Major Motorsports, JG Transwerks
1117 Kurtis Kupiec (48) Palos Verdes, CA,
Matthew Kupiec (21) Palos Verdes, CA,
Glen Straightiff (38) La Mirada, CA,
Jack Montgomery (46) San Diego, CA,
Unknown
1123 Lee Banning Sr. (56) Laveen, AZ,
Foddrill
Lee Banning Jr (33) Litchfield Park, AZ,
Foddrill Motorsports, Fat, BFG, F&L Fuel, Vision X,
Action Auto Trans, Weddle, Mendeola, Ionearth, Matco Tool
official Entries
1129 Jason La Fortune (29) Alta Loma, CA,
Ron Malekow (51) Alta Loma, CA,
Karl Armbrust (50) West Covina, CA,
Howard Roofing, TMR, Fast Iron Fabrication,
B&B Roof Prep, BFG, Fox, Kartek
Seagroves
1167 Alexa Bilek (17) Tustin, CA,
Unknown
Steve Jangaard (39) Torrance, CA,
Bryan Bergey () Newport Beach, CA,
Alexa Bilek (17) Tustin, CA,
BilekRacing.com, KC Lites, BFG Tires, Spent Liquid, Ice Energy Drink,
Transaxle Engineering, Dusty Times, Optima Batteries, Howe
CLASS 1700 JEEPSPEED 1
1713 Clint Malburg (39) Las Vegas, NV,
Steve Hammack (37) Las Vegas, NV,
Stephanie Malburg (40) Las Vegas, NV,
Rusty's Offroad
1797 Steve Ghamari (47) San Dimas, CA,
Jeep
Jeff Barber (35) Whittier, CA,
John Kelty (35) Lake El Sahara, CA,
Craig Stone
Rubicon Express, DJ Safety, Sway-A-Way,
BF Goodrich, Acro Lights, Deaver Springs, Optima
SAFARI PRE-RUNNER - SPORTSMAN
1802 Kevin Swanson (37) North Las Vegas, NV,
Bunderson
Victor Dubois (48) Henderson, NV,
Rob Paterson () Henderson, NV,
Monte Stewart (37) Henderson, NV,
F Rodgers Corp, Desert Racing Performance, Wiks,
Victor Dubois Holding LLC
Jeep
1809 Mark Weyhrich (38) Troutdale, OR,
Jimbo Zinn (40) Las Vegas, NV,
Greg Yarmon (39) Santee, CA,
Joe Castanos
Tube Specialties Company, Silverback Chasers
1714 Ray Griffith (20) Downey, CA,
Jeep
Todd Griffith (47) Downey, CA,
Mike Hill (24) Lakewood, CA,
Randell J Miller (48) Arcadia, CA,
Currie Enterprises, AEM, King Shocks, Deaver Springs, Borla,
KC HiLites, A&G Sales, Hagen Plumbing
1717 Eric Heiden (49) Castiac, CA,
Josh Reider
4 Wheel Parts, Thunder Express, Goodyear
Jeep
1720 Philip Heynen (31) Visalia, CA,
Jeep
1725 Bob Standage (55) Blythe, CA,
Jeep
Kyle Standage (16) Blythe, CO,
Lucas Oil, Goodyear, Checker Auto, Desert Air Ambulance,
River Bottom Autobody, Vision X
Alumicraft
1814 Jessica Freeman (28) Henderson, NV,
Mirage
Bryan Freeman (28) Henderson, NV,
Anthony Perrucci () Henderson, NV,
Freeman's Carpet Service, Team Goose, Dragon Slayer
1865 Vanessa Sproule (23) Pincher Creek, AB, Canada, Chevrolet
Angie Sproule (17) Pincher Creek, AB, Canada,
Eat Beef, Goodyear, Scalzo Racing, Race Engineering,
Engineering Innovations
1888 Gary Weyhrich (41) Troutdale, OR,
Mike Baranowski (43) Santee, CA,
Dan Stone (40) Lakeside, CA,
Terry Piazza
Tube Specialties Company, Silverback Chasers
Alumicraft
1730 Chris Wacker (40) Colton, CA,
Jeep
Bridget Blinds, Loma Linda Children's Dental Group
1748 John Helton (46) Parker, AZ,
Tracy Gappa () Parker, AZ,
Steve Draper (34) Parker, AZ,
Justin Brinkerhoff (31) Coolidge, AZ,
Hel-Fab, Rad-Flo, KC HiLites, CM Racing,
Phoenix Displays, Goodyear Tires
Jeep
1753 Chuck Harvey (44) Boulder City, NV,
Ty Harvey (16) Boulder City, NV,
BF Goodrich, Fox Shox, KC Lights
Jeep
1768 Stephen Cox (44) Indianapolis, IN,
Lee Creiglow (50) Fort Mohave, AZ,
Mobile Radio Communications, Light Force,
Sopwith Motorsports, G-Force Racing Gear
Jeep
1777 Jim Hunt (58) Merced, CA,
James Hunt (27) Merced, CA,
Dave Sanchez (28) Merced, CA,
Hunt Farms, Currie, PCI, BF Goodrich
Jeep
UTV CLASS 1900 - PRO
1904 Cory Sappington (43) Peoria, AZ,
Yamaha
Jeanette Sappington (42) Peoria, AZ,
Darren Sappington (42) Scottsdale, AZ,
Yamaha, Desert Toyz, Elka, Black Rhino, Maxxis, OMF, Web Cam,
PWR Radiators, Fullbore Body Kits, Fat Katz Skid Plates,
Precision Brake Lines, VP, Yoshimura
1905 Ron Palhegyi (64) Sonora, CA,
Yamaha
Ron Sewell (44) Sonora, CA,
Dan Palhegyi (37) Folsom, CA,
Fabtech, Dirtlogic, Maxxis, Tire Balls, Goldrush, Honda, Yamaha,
KC HiLiTES, Optima Batteries, Dragonfire, Black Rhino, PCI Radios,
Wiseco, Sunoco
1919 Brandon Schueler (19) Peoria, AZ,
Polaris
Blake Van De Loo (41) Glendale, AZ,
Brian Mumford (41) Simi Valley, CA,
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,
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
Honda
QUAD IRONMAN EXPERT
612
1930 Sean Cook (42) Salida, CA,
Yamaha
Colton Cook (15) Pioneer, CA,
Fabtech, Maxxis Tires, Modesto Yamaha, Modesto European,
Les Schwab Tires, Rugged Race Products, OMF Wheels
Charles Borges (40) Phoenix, AZ,
I Shock
616
Don Swanson (39) North Las Vegas, NV,
Yamaha
Cate Nevada Equipment, CP Pistons, IMS, Laegers,
PowerMadd, RaceTech, RPM, Sidi, Yoshimura
1936 Matt Peers (40) Las Vegas, NV,
Rory L'Hommedieu (28) Las Vegas, NV,
Yamaha
QUAD IRONMAN AMATEUR
1944 Jonas Helm (40) Sulphor Springs, TX,
Mark Krotky (40) Cumby, TX,
Unknown
CLASS 1900 (continued)
692
QUAD PRO
Q1
Q11
Wayne Matlock (30) El Cajon, CA,
Honda
Harold Goodman Jr (30) Brownstown, MI,
American Honda, Precision Concepts, Alba, Maxxis,
Elka, Laeger's, Moose, IMS-Roll, Pro Honda Oil, IMS,
Douglas Wheels, Tire Balls, Quad Tech, PRM-ATV.com
Shaun Moore (25) Pahrump, NV,
KTM
Cody Mitchell (17) Las Vegas, NV,
Royal American, Laegers, KTM, Sportsman Cycle,
Threadz, Moores Ace Hardware, GBC, Flexx, G-Tag, RTT
Q2
David Scott (34) Belen, NM,
Honda North
Jeremy Sanchez (35) Los Lunas, NM,
County House of Motorcycles, Team Fastlane Racing, TFR, FMF
Q4
Greg Stuart (35) Yucaipa, CA,
Laeger
Nicholas Granlund (38) Las Vegas, NV,
Skat-Trak, CT Racing, Fox Shox, Laeger, Maxxis, Hinson,
Fullbore, WebCam, IMS, Quad Tech, DWT, Torco, NGR, Fasst,
Steamline, Eibach Springs
40
Greg Kovacevich (40) Boulder City, NV,
NGR, FS Customs, Kids & Wife
Suzuki
Unknown
OPEN PRO
N2
Adam Thissen (25) Reno, NV,
Robert Underwood (17) Coleville, CA,
Speed Technologies, 3D Reed, RMS,
Concours Auto Body, Dirttricks.com, CMS, NMS
KTM
N33
Dylan Lane (22) Vista, CA,
Honda
Jamie Trulove (26) Hemet, CA,
North County House of Motorcycles, Team Fastlane Racing, FMF, TFR
250 PRO
X4
Cody Wallis (20) Reno, NV,
KTM
Martin Kite (18) Sparks, NV,
3D Reed, Moose Racing, RMS, FMF, Bell, Fastway,
Pro Moto Billet, IMS, Dirt Tricks, RTT
4-STROKE UNLIMITED PRO
F20
Max Eddy Jr (25) Barstow, CA,
Honda
Matt Eddy (25) Barstow, CA,
RTT Procircuit, AXO, Cobbs Racing, Mansfield Grading, Mom, Dad,
Worthland Motorsports, BRP, BMC, Precision Concepts Racing
official Entries
F9
Ricky Brabec (17) Oak Hills, CA,
Andy Vandenburg (24) Hesperia, CA
Hemingway Sheet Metal, Mid City Honda,
Oneal, Spy, Goggle Wipes, Sharp Shooter
Honda
OVER 30 PRO
P8
Steve Gabbert (43) Henderson, NV,
KTM
Jon Pearson (31) Las Vegas, NV,
Hard Rock Demolition Inc, Sportsman Cycle, Race Tech, Clarke,
Shark Helmets, GPR, FMF, Pro Taper, WMP 9, Gas, Flurqyne
250 EXPERT
201
Blaine Conrad (17) Las Vegas, NV,
Jeremy Purvines (19) Henderson, NV,
Unknown
207
Cody Knight (21) Reno, NV,
Ryan Toomey (18) Sparks, NV,
Speed Technologies, 3D Reed, RMS,
Bell Helmets, Scott USA, Fast Co, Fly
KTM
4-STROKE UNLIMITED EXPERT
925
OVER 40 PRO
C2
Scott Glimp (44) Las Vegas, NV,
Honda
Ron A Purvines (43) Henderson, NV,
Countrywide Estate Planning, Motorex, USA, Oneal Racing
OVER 30 EXPERT
OPEN EXPERT
307
Fred Roberts (48) Draper, UT,
ATK
Steve Pitts (55) Clinton, UT,
Derek Jay Marley (37) Lincoln, MA,
Blackwidow Racing, Smith Racing, Marley Properties,
Glass Unlimited, Roberts Racing, Wives & All Their Support
Jamen Noorda (17) Las Vegas, NV,
Yamaha
Lorin Noorda (43) Las Vegas, NV,
Trevor Ricci (19) Ely, NV,
Hougan's Racing Subs, Artworks, Dunlop, Excel Rims,
Vortex, ASV, Braking USA, Acerbis, Twin Air, Steel Mx,
Sidi, Troy Lee, Racer X, Amsoil
502
Jerry Herling (43) Yucaipa, CA,
William M O'Hara (48) Boulder City, NV,
Jerry Herling Construction
KTM
511
Chris Mast (40) Park City, UT,
Paul Day (34) Taylorsville, UT,
KTM
OVER 40 EXPERT
330
Chad Thornton (37) Farmington, NM,
KTM
Tony Zastrow (37) Farmington, NM,
Mike Whitman (51) Farmington, NM,
C&J Equipment Racing, www.funcentercycles.com,
Roundmouth Racing
332
Mark Workentien (32) Fresno, CA,
Keith Mayes (36) Clovis, CA,
Matt Foushee (32) Coarsegold, CA,
Honda
703
Cody Gremel (44) Glenwood Springs, CO,
Honda
Bud Chapman (44) Silt, CO,
Mike Cleveland (46) Salt Lake City, UT,
Glass Unlimited, Roaring Fork Glass, Hipoint Motors, Flat Tire Bill,
Rocky Mountain Racing Works, Victoria Secrets, Dave Hardy
Water crossings like the one below at the Bilek Racing
Silver State “300” are a rare sight in desert racing
Photo courtesy Trackside Photo
41
official Entries
OVER 40 EXPERT (continued)
710
961
Robbie Bunker (43) Henderson, NV,
KTM
Shane Haycock (43) Henderson, NV,
Meadow Valley Construction, Fremont Construction,
Sixsixone, Twin Air, RK/Excel, ODI Grips
IRONMAN EXPERT
O1
Ben Porter (29) Goodyear, AZ,
Honda
Banning Motorsports, TWS Electric, Sixsixone, Schampa,
Precision Concepts, Works Connection, Excel Rims, ASV, Renthal
O11
Kyle Hucklebridge (18) Parker, AZ,
Honda
Walts Motorsports, Scott Goggles, Scott Stabilizers, EVS, ASV
O41
Ryan Kennedy (25) Las Vegas, NV,
Yamaha ZLT,
Cycle Gear, Baja Designs, Mom & Dad, Girlfriend, Friends
O7
Jason St John (36) Logandale, NV,
KTM
Ram Proline, FCS Motorsports, J&K Custom Builders, Auburn
Electric, ACI, Comtech
Steven Scott (32) Belmont, CA,
Rich Scott (58) Cullen, WA,
Bud Riddle (67) Rail Road Flat, CA,
Riddle Racing, Scott Brothers Coffee
Honda
OVER 30 AMATEUR
559
Clint Chew (38) Denver, CO,
Yamaha
Jeff Heller (39) Avon, CO,
Panolin Lubricants, Bing Energy Drink, Osiris Shoes
561
Greg Bardonnex (33) Visalia, CA,
Dennis Smithpeters (36) Porterville, CA,
Honda
IRONMAN AMATEUR
O53
Carl Woodruff (40) Henderson, NV,
Unknown
O56
Morgan Mainz (36) Santa Barbara, CA,
Mainz Builders, Dad, The Guys That Work For Me,
Wife, Kids, Zaca Station MX
Honda
O57
Vince Leonis (37) Washington, UT,
KTM
O59
Mark Galbreath (43) Sparks, NV,
Husaberg
Northwest Glass, Nevada Motorcycles Specialties, Boss Offroad
O84
James Cole Freiday (17) Kingman, AZ,
Kawasaki
Freiday Const, Laser Works 2 U, Kawasaki & Suzuki Shop,
Dr. Glass, Farmers Insurance
250 AMATEUR
257
Brent McCoy (28) Etiwanda, CA,
Honda
Cabel McCoy (31) Roseville, CA
Pro Circuit, Precision Concepts, Tax Perks, Crystal Geyser
4-STROKE UNLIMITED AMATEUR
957
Steven Brink (38) Lago Vista, TX,
John Clark (43) Austin, TX,
Honda
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