Round 8 – Viewfinders MC Desert Classic Grand Prix – Ridgecrest, CA
Round 8 – 49th Annual GP
Hosting Club: Viewfinders MC
Dates: Sept. 30 – Oct. 1, 2023
Location: Desert Empire Fairgrounds
Address: 520 S Richmond Rd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
*Pays District 37 and National Points
*NO FRIDAY PRACTICE
Two hotels are offering exclusive discounts: The Clarion Inn and Heritage Inn. Both hotels have a call-in option only for reservations. Use the code “VIEWFINDERS” for the discounted rate of $99.00 per night. Both hotels are offering this special rate.
📞 Clarion Inn: (760) 463-2545
📞 Heritage Inn: (760) 446-6543
Track Preview
Gate Times:
Friday: 12pm – 12am
Saturday: 5am – 10pm
Sunday: 5am – 4pm
Gate Fees (per person):
Adult 13+: $15/day or $40/weekend
Youth 6-12 – $5/day
Child 5-: FREE
Camping: $25/day or $40/weekend
Military Discount: $5/Day
Sign Ups:
Online Signups Closes Thursday, Sept. 28 at 5pm PST. Sign Up HERE
Friday: 5pm – 9pm
Saturday: 6am – 3pm
Sunday: 6am – 2pm
Entry Fees (Pre/Post):
1st Race or Class: $45/$55
Each Additional Class: $38/$48
Youth: $33/$38
Unclassified: $30
Pro Classes: $125
Race Referee:
Jason Piper
District 37 GP Steward:
Lisa Nasif
Mini/Youth GP Steward:
Landon Stiffler
DISTRICT 37 MEMBERSHIP: Required For District 37 Points
Must Show Current D37 Membership Card At Sign Ups
Membership Fees: Youth: $15; Adult: $40 at Race OR $30 Online: www.AMADistrict37.org
Buy the D-37 Membership or Pay $10 In Addition To Entry Fee To Pie Plate A Race. No Points, No Trophies.
AMA Membership: Required For ALL Riders
AMA Weekend Pass: $20
AMA Annual Membership: Adult: $49 / Youth: $29
www.AmericanMotorcyclist.com (AMA Membership Available Online/At Sign Up)
Class Info
Adult
LWT II: (96–200cc)
LWT I: (201-250cc)
HWT: (251cc+)
Electric Bikes: (Classified As HWT)
Vintage
Vintage: (Up to 1974)
Classic: (1975–1979)
Evolution: (1980–1985: Disc Brakes/Water Cooled. Stock Configuration)
Revo: (1986-1995)
Youth
Super Mini: 12–16 (79–112cc 2 Stroke or 75–150cc 4 Stroke)
Girls Sr. 12-16: (79–112cc 2 Stroke or 75–150cc 4 Stroke)
Girls Jr. 9-12: (59-85cc 2 Stroke or 75–125cc 4 Stroke)
85cc Sr.12-15: (66–85cc 2 Stroke or 75–125cc 4 Stroke, Max Front Wheel 17”)
85cc Jr. 7–11: (66–85cc 2 Stroke or 75–125cc 4 Stroke, Max Front Wheel 17”)
65cc 10–11: (59–65cc 2 Stroke or 59-112cc 4 Stroke)
65cc 7–9: (59–65cc 2 Stroke or 59–112cc 4 Stroke)
Peewee Jr. 4-6: (10” Front Wheel, 0-51cc 2 & 4 Stroke)
Peewee Sr. 7-8: (12” Front Wheel, 0-51cc 2 & 4 Stroke)
eMicro 4-8: (12” Front Wheel)
Skill Levels
Adult
Pro/AA, Expert, Intermediate, Novice
Youth
Advanced, Novice, Beginner
Misc. Info
*PLEASE BRING COPY OF BIRTH CERTIFICATE FOR PROOF OF AGE.
*Course Mileage Is Approximately 7 Miles. Minimum 45 Minute Cass Races.
*All Age Classes Must Show Proof of Age With Entry.
*All Pre-Entries Must Send Copies of AMA & D-37 Cards
*Everyone Must Sign Gate Release. We Reserve The Right To Refuse Service.
*All D37 Riders Must Run Official Numbers, Letters and Color Bars. See HERE
*Entry Fees Include $1.00/Race For District 37 Legal Defense Fund. Medical Insurance Not Provided.
– NO PIT RIDING/BIKES!
– NO FIREWORKS.
– No Riders Under 12 Years Old In Any Class Except “Youth Races”
– Pee-Wee Ride: Up To 10 Years Old (50cc Bikes, NO Quads) On A Modified Course.
– D-37 “Mini”: 85cc, Age 12–16 Race The Full Course.
