World Minis Returns
T
he World Minis is making a
comeback. The last NMA
World Mini Grand Prix was held
at Mesquite MX Park in Arizona
in 2014. "With the blessing of
[NMA's] Ron Henricksen and in a
partnership with Grassroots MX,
which promotes the RMX Series
throughout Utah and Idaho, we're
excited to announce the return
of the 44th World Mini Grand
Prix on April 6-9 at Mesquite MX
Park located one hour north of
Las Vegas, Nevada," said Vurb
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moto's Wes Williams.
The first World Minis took
place at Indian Dunes in 1971.
"Four divisions per class,
wearing your goggles in the pits,
and insanely awesome racing
were the foundation of World
Mini throughout the '90s and
2000s," said Williams. "For 2023,
I really hope we just become
known for the latter. The Mes
-
quite MX facility is bar-none one
of the best in the country with
RV hookups, an incredible staff,
and so much room for activi-
ties, including racing your dirt
bikes on a perfectly maintained
course. We couldn't be more ex-
cited to resurrect the World Mini
Grand Prix—which isn't a Grand
Prix at all—at one of its final rest-
ing places.
"The race will feature a
unique format that is used no
-
where in the entire world, except
for the FIM Motocross World
Championship. Each class will
receive one rotation of practice,
a qualifying race for gate pick,
and two motos. Classes with
more than 40 riders will run
divisions for advancement to
the Championship Race. Your
qualifying finish position will be
your gate pick for both motos
one and two. The combined
score from the two motos will
determine the 2023 World Mini
Championship. Those not quali
-
fying/advancing to the Cham-
pionship Race will compete in
a two-moto format Consolation
Race."
More information and to reg
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ister visit www.vurbmoto.com/
world-mini.
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The World Mini Grand Prix will return after an eight-year hiatus.
