Desert 100 dirt bikers returning to Odessa scablands

MOTORSPORTS — The Desert 100 dirt bike race will be returning to Odessa Saturday and Sunday, April 11-12. Organizers are welcoming hundreds of riders who will be camping in a Lincoln County rancher’s range land for the weekend of festivities in the scablands.

The event has brought race lovers and dirt bike enthusiasts to compete in the off-road race and other events since 1969.

The Desert 100 course is a 50-miles loop that some competitors run once while some go make the second lap after a pit stop for gas.

About 400 to 500 riders compete in the spring race each year, according to the Stumpjumpers Motorcycle Club’s website.

ATVs are not permitted to participate in the Desert 100.

In addition to the Desert 100, the weekend will feature:

• The Family Poker Run, geared to recreational riders.
• The Ironman Poker Run, similar to the family course but adds extra mileage and contains more technically challenging sections.
• The Dual Sport Poker Run, similar to the family and ironman courses, but designed for dual sport bikes. The event features two courses, the longer “enduro” course for more nimble motorcycles, and the “adventure” course which is designed for larger adventure style motorcycles.

The Family, Ironman and Dual Sport runs will take place on Saturday. The Desert 100 race is set for Sunday.

Info: stumpjumpers.org .