New Class Structure For BITD
B
est In The Desert announced
it is adding four new classes
to its motorcycle division for
2020. It starts with the addi-
tion of the "Adventure" class for
adventure motorcycles featuring
two cylinders. It also added the
Ironman Pro class due to many
requests from racers. A Women's
class is being added, and it is
changing the 300cc class to
399cc for Pro, Amateur and
Sportsman classes. Finally, BITD
will offer a special Family class
for those wishing to compete as
part of a family unit.
"We've been watching the mo-
torcycle market closely for sev-
eral years, and there's no ques-
tion where the growth is in the
market. Adventure motorcycles
featuring twin cylinders are the
fastest-growing segment of the
market, and many riders are look-
ing for competitive events to test
them in," said Best In The Desert
Race Operation Manager Donald
Jackson. "Also, with women now
making up almost 20% of all mo-
torcyclists, the time has come for
us to offer a 100% women's class
for them to compete in as well.
Ours is one of the most exciting
forms of racing on the planet, and
the addition of these new classes
is sure to draw additional interest
and attention."
"In addition to the Adventure
class, Pro Ironman Class and the
Women's class we are excited
to update the 300cc classes to
now expand to 399cc," said Best
In The Desert CEO Daryl Folks.
"Besides giving all the KTM,
BMW, Honda, Yamaha and Tri-
umph adventure motorcycle rid-
ers a new platform to compete in
on their heavyweight twin-cylinder
bikes, the 399cc class will create
a level playing field for this highly
popular class displacement as
well by combining the previous
300cc class into one class for
motorcycles with displacement
up to 399cc. No longer will
350cc four-strokes be forced to
race against higher displacement
450s. Instead, they will compete
against all motorcycles of 399cc
or less. Finally, the addition of the
family class is sure to be a home
run with those looking to com-
pete as a family." CN
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Best In The Desert
announces new
classes and changes
starting in 2020.
