Lucas Oil Short Course Racing at Glen Helen Raceway This Weekend

Posted on February 23, 2011

San Bernardino, Calif. – February 23, 2011 – Glen Helen Raceway, America’s playground in Southern California, will be hosting four exciting events this weekend that you won’t want to miss!
The weekend kicks off on Friday with the second Glen Helen Ride Days trail-riding event. This monthly event gives riders the opportunity to experience the Glen Helen facility by riding on specially marked trails laid out by legendary off-road racer Gary Jones. Gary will also be leading group rides throughout the day, so don’t miss your chance to ride with a 4-time AMA champion! The Ride Day starts at 8AM, and lasts throughout the day. Free overnight camping is available, and standard gate fees apply. ATVs and UTVs are welcome too!

Saturday’s action will feature intense four-wheel racing with the season opener of the Lucas Oil Regional Short Course Series. This series brings the best off-road racers in the southwest to Glen Helen’s short course track for some of the greatest off-road action north of Baja. For a complete list of available classes and entry fees, check out www.lucasoiloffroad.com

Saturday will also feature REM Saturday MX on the back track. REM races offer a relaxed environment, with a variety of classes ranging from beginner to pro. For more information on the REM Saturday Motocross Series, check out www.remsatmx.com

Rounding out the weekend’s races is the fourth round of the CMC Golden State MX series on Sunday. CMC is one of California’s longest running series, going all the way back to 1968, and is still going strong in 2011. Classes are available for all skill levels from beginner to pro for all racers with a CMC membership. For more info on CMC racing, head to www.cmcmotocross.com

Upcoming Events:
Mar. 13 – 17th Annual HYR Glen Helen 6 Hours
Mar. 26-27 – Dirt Fest 2011
April 4th – MTA 2-Stroke Championships
April 9th – Baja Cup Challenge
May 22 – NHRA Hillclimb
May 14-15 – Monster Energy USGP

Glen Helen Raceway: Glen Helen Raceway is the premier Off-Road Racing facility in Southern California and is known as a world class racing facility. The 256 acre facility located near the San Bernardino County town of Devore, has featured Motocross, Sand Drags, Short and Long Course Buggies & Trucks, AMA 125/250 MX Nationals, Pro ATV Racing, Off Road G.P. and Endurance races, and the FIM United States Grand Prix, World Championship Motocross event