A Thanksgiving Weekend tradition will continue when the Red Bull A Day in the Dirt 16 takes over Glen Helen Raceway Southern California
Billed as the the wildest two-wheeled party on the West Coast, the Red Bull A Day in the Dirt 16 is actually a three-day extravaganza, taking place at Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernardino, California November 29-December 1.
The event kicks off on Friday, November 29, with the Troy Lee Happy Hour practice. The three-hour long session serves as a warm-up and helps you acclimate to the nuances of the ultra-long grand prix-style circuit that incorporates the AMA national-caliber main track, along with the smaller REM Saturday Motocross track, and Glen Helen’s network of single track and off-road trails. The first competition of the weekend will be the SoCal Reunion Race, a tribute to any racers who competed at Saddleback Park, Carlsbad Raceway or Indian Dunes.
The meat of the competition begins early Saturday morning with clouds of blue-tinged smoke filling the air from vintage oil-burners followed by a host of other motos, including a Mini Grand Prix for kids and a women’s-only Grand Prix. Fresh for this year is the Bossa Nova Grand Prix Three-Man Team Race. As the name implies teams of three men (and/or women of course!) compete together at the same time with their individual finishing positions combined to determines the winner.
It’s another non-stop day of fun and racing Sunday. Highlights include the Wild Child and Moto-a-GoGo team races followed by the toughest race of the weekend, the Coup De Grace survival race. The Coup De Grace tests man and machine by forcing them to compete for an undetermined time… until the checkered flag is thrown. The race could be over in as early as 90 minutes or it could go on for over two hours–no one but the race officials knows how long the event will run.
In order to get the maximum Red Bull A Day in the Dirt experience camping is recommended, but the gates are open late in the evening if you prefer going home or staying in a nearby hotel. For more information, visit the Red Bull A Day in the Dirt 16 website at www.adayinthedirt.com.
Friday, November 29
Troy Lee Happy Hour Practice Session
Benefits the Steve McQueen Memorial Fund The Troy Lee Happy Hour Practice session goes from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Prep the track from 12:00 to 12:30 then take a break for the 30 minute So Cal Reunion GP. At 1:00 we have Speed.Style. & Whips practice for pros and legends only. From 1:30 to 2:30 open practice continues. The Happy Hour is your chance to get the track wired. You pay a sum of $25 for a sticker for your number plate that gets you on the track. No sticker, no go. Remember, proceeds from the practice session benefits the Steve McQueen Fund for Boys Republic, where he spent time in his youth.
So Cal Reunion Race
For everyone who has ever spent time racing at Saddleback, Carlsbad, or Indian Dunes here’s your chance to get back on the track with your old buddies or your old rivals.
12:30 p.m.
30-minute GP, Speed, Style and Whips
This 30 minute practice session is for pros and legends. A perfect time for the rest of us to grab a sandwich and a cold drink and see how it’s supposed to be done.
Vintage Grand Prix
Classes: Vintage (Pre-’75), Evolution (Drum brake machines) and Revolution (1984 – 1990 bikes). Categories: Beg. Nov. Int. Exp.
Saturday
8 a.m.
30-minute Pro GP
FMF 2 Stroke Revival Race
For anyone with a 125cc, 250cc, or that 500cc, this will be the perfect time for you to get on it. Classes are: age 29 & under and 30 & over. Categories; Beg. Nov. Int. Exp. Pro
8:30 a.m.
30-minute GP TT Scrambles Track: Mini Race
For first timers and true beginners on 50cc/ 65cc/odd size bikes.
8:30 a.m.
20-minute Mini Grand Prix
For 65cc/85cc/150R/ and Odd size bikes. Novice, Intermediate, Experts only.
9 a.m.
30-minute Women’s Grand Prix
The women will run with the 85 Mini GP. Women ride any size bike. Classes are Age 29 & under and 30 & over. Women will run with the 85 Mini GP. Categories: Beg. Nov. Int. Exp. Pro.
9 a.m.
30-minute Stunt Grand Prix Team Race
Classes are: Stuntmen, Stunt 40+, Stunt 50+ (Stunt classes for SAG stuntmen only) Film Industry (both team members work in the entertainment/film industry in any capacity), Man/Woman, Father/Son, Special Guest and Special Guest Pro. Regulations: Team members may share a bike or ride their own. Every lap riders will swap wristbands in the transition area. This race is brought to you by the Hollywood Stunt and Film Community.
9:30 a.m.
75-minute Team Event
Both team members must fill out an entry form. Make sure you check in at least 2 hours before your event.
Beginner/Novice Grand Prix
Classes: 250 & 450 bikes. Categories: Beg. & Nov.
11 a.m.
30-minute Bossa Nova Grand Prix 3-Man Team Race
Classes are: Fast Guys (Int./ Exp./Pro), Moto Industry, Movie Industry.
Regulations: All 3 team members will be on the track at the same time. Finishing positions will be combined. Lowest combined scores will determine place winners. All team members must fill out an entry form. Make sure you check in at least 2 hours before your event.
12 p.m.
40-minute Vet Classic Grand Prix
Classes are: Jr. Vet (ages 25 – 29) & Vet (30 & over).Categories: Beg. Nov. Int. Exp. &Pro.
1 p.m.
40-minute Pro/Am Grand Prix
Classes are: 250 & 450. This event is for Intermediate, Expert and Pro racers only.
1:45 p.m.
40-minute GP
Sunday, December 1
Mini Grand Prix
For 65cc/85cc/150R/ and Odd size bikes. Novice, Intermediate, Experts only.
8 a.m.
30-minute Women’s Grand Prix
The women will run with the 85 Mini GP. Women ride any size bike. Classes are Age 29 & under and 30 & over. Women will run with the 85 mini GP. Categories: Beg. Nov. Int. Exp. Pro.
8 a.m.
30-minute GP
TT Scrambles Track: Mini Race
For first timers and true beginners on 50cc/ 65cc/odd size bikes.
8 a.m.
20-minute Senior Vet Grand Prix
Classes are Ages 40 – 44, 45 – 49, & 50 and over. Categories: Beg. Nov. Int. Exp. Pro.
8:30 a.m.
30-minute Pro/Am Grand Prix
Classes are: 250 & 450. YOU BETTER BE FAST! This event is for Intermediate , Expert, and Pro racers only.
9 a.m.
30-minute Beginner/Novice Grand Prix
Classes are: 250 & 450 bikes. Categories: Beg. & Nov.
9:30 a.m.
30-minute TT Scrambles Track: Wild Child Team Race
This is a team race for ages 14 & under (think mini-Moto-a-Gogo) Classes are: Little Minis (65s), Big Minis (85s & 150s), Mixed Minis (little/big), Siblings (any combination brothers and sisters). Every lap riders will swap wristbands in the transition area.
9:45 a.m.
45-minute Moto-a-GoGo GP Team Race
Classes are: Moto (moto fanatics), Moto Pros, Extreme sports athletes, Sponsors (our ADITD sponsors), Stunt/Film (members of the stunt and film communities), Father/Son. Regulations: Team members may share a bike or ride their own. Every lap riders will swap wristbands in the transition area. Both team members must fill out an entry form. Make sure you check in at least 2 hours before your event.
10:30 a.m.
75-minute Team Event
12:30 p.m.
Coup De Grace GP Survival Race
It begins at 12:30 p.m. and goes until the checkered flag flies. (Webster defines “coup de grace – koo-de-gra” as: 1. A death blow administered to end the suffering of one morally wounded. 2. A decisive finishing event.) Endure and persevere victory is crossing the finish line! Regulations: YOU MUST USE A STOCK TANK, NO QUICK FILLS. To enter you must have participated in one of this year’s Red Bull Day in the Dirt 2013 races. Race is over when the checkered flag flies.
The Ironman
To become an Ironman you must compete in and FINISH five (5) events: the Vintage GP or the 2 Stroke GP, the Stunt GP, the Moto-A-Gogo GP, the Coup de Grace, and one other race of your choice. If you want to go for it, just sign up and pay for your five races and check the Ironman box. You will receive complimentary VIP Privileges, and a three-day gate entry. Ironman packages are limited. *New this year, you can compete in the 2 Stroke GP if you don’t have a vintage bike.
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