Thin Air Off-Road is hosting the first ever Winslow Grand Prix to be held this Saturday and Sunday, May 5 and 6. The event is expected to bring in 2,000 spectators and racers, with events consisting of dirt bike, all-terrain vehicle and buggy racing sanctioned by race promotion company Arizona Off-Road Promotions (AZOP).
The track built by Thin Air Off-Road is located east of Tate’s Auto Center on Third Street in Winslow. During the weekend of the races, signage will be placed to assure attendees will find the track. It is currently four miles in length, featuring interchanging paths for various races. Katie Johnson with Thin Air Off-Road explained, “There is a mile loop for the pee-wee track, but that is also the motocross track. They all intertwine. One section is Endurocross. That is where you have the telephone poles and other obstacles; then the UTV track. We can tie them all together or separate them.”
Registration takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 4, and at 6 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 5 and 6. Information on entry fees is available on the AZOP site. Safety equipment is required for all racers including helmets and eye protection, and minors must be accompanied by a parent.
Spectators are also welcome. There is an admission charge to attend the races and camping is available. The fees are $10 for adults, $5 for youth, and children five and younger are free. Weekend camping is $20. “There will be a fence, as spectators cannot be closer than 25 feet to the racers. Be prepared to walk a ways to the track, and bring a chair if you need to sit down,” Johnson said.
For more information regarding registration, or attending the Winslow Grand Prix, contact Thin Air Off-Road, LLC on Facebook, AZOP at (623) 363-9665 or www.azopracing.com.
