A
fter hosting the final stop of the
2023 season, California City wel-
comed Best In The Desert with
open arms to host the opening round of
the championship with the Rigid Industries
Golden State 250, February 15-16. The vast
62-mile racecourse through the California
desert consisted of high-speed and flow
-
ing two-track roads, sand washes and a
good mix of elevation, all nestled just a few
miles outside of the High Desert town.
Starting with time trials on Thursday
afternoon to determine the starting posi-
tion for the main race, Carter Klein on the
N2 KTM put it all on the line to throw down
the fastest overall time and secure the
first starting position for the following day.
Ciaran Naran, Trevor Hunter and the rest of
the Open Pro field followed closely behind
heading into Friday's 184-mile race.
ROUND 1 / FEBRUARY 15-16, 2024
CALIFORNIA CITY, CALIFORNIA
OFF-ROAD I BEST IN THE DESERT RACING ASSOCIATION SERIES
P58
SHANE LOGAN,
CARTER KLEIN KICK
OFF 2024 BITD
SEASON WITH
RIGID INDUSTRIES
GOLDEN STATE
250 WIN
PHOTOGRAPHY BY HARLEN FOLEY
YOUNG
GUNS
STRIKE
