Two Nights of action-packed racing and festival fun December 9-10
SAN BERNARDINO – Nitrocross, a new revolution in racing created by global icon Travis Pastrana, is returning to Southern California’s iconic Glen Helen Raceway on December 9th and 10th for a double-header stop.
With its banked corners and sand berms, Glen Helen hosted some of the most thrilling moments from 2022-23 in front of one of the season’s most passionate crowds. Attendance also surged by more than 30% from Nitro’s 2021 inaugural series. Riding that wave of momentum, Nitrocross is now primed to run it back in rounds six and seven of their 10 round season.
“We are looking for nothing less than to raise the bar of our events,” says Pastrana. “We need custom-built tracks and better entertainment at the venues. We want Nitrocross to be exciting for the competitors and for fans around the world. We are going to have the highest-flying series on earth, and I can’t wait to see what happens.”
An elite lineup of motorsports stars, decorated multi-discipline drivers, and rising new talent will battle on motorsport’s wildest tracks for the Ken Block Championship Trophy. Last season featured NASCAR Cup Series champion Chase Elliott (USA), 2022 Daytona 500 winner and NASCAR Rookie of the Year Austin Cindric (USA), F1 champion Jenson Button (GBR), European rallycross winners Andreas Bakkerud (NOR) and Robin Larsson (SWE), recent Extreme E Scotland winner Fraser McConnell (JAM) and many more.
They strapped into the all-electric FC1-X to compete in the property’s marquee top class, Group E. The FC1-X is a revolutionary monster capable of producing the equivalent of 1,070 peak horsepower (800 kW) and accelerating from 0-60 mph in just 1.4 seconds – faster off the line than an F1 car.
Originally launched in 2018 by global icon Travis Pastrana and the limit-pushers of Nitro Circus as Nitro Rallycross, this dynamic motorsport property – home of cars that fly and tracks that thrill – is now Nitrocross.
Fusing intuitive short-form competition with the adrenaline rush of action sports, Nitrocross has revolutionized racing. Featuring innovative purpose-built courses packed with huge jumps and banked turns, Nitrocross creates intense pulse-pounding action. Each event is part of a full standalone series headlined by Group E and the groundbreaking FC1-X, the most dynamic electric racing car ever built. At every round, the world’s best drivers are put to the test in a variety of environments as they battle for the prized Ken Block Championship Trophy. Each stop also showcases additional motorsport disciplines along with fun live entertainment to offer fans a full festival experience.
Off the track, Nitrocross creates engaging original content, going inside the cockpit and behind the scenes to showcase the strong personalities and compelling stories on the road to the championship. Beyond the electrifying action of Group E, Nitrocross will feature a full weekend of wide-open racing thrills. Racing enthusiasts can also see the younger generation of drivers step up to the big stage in NEXT, Nitrocross’ developmental class. Look out for the return of rough-and-ready Side-By-Sides as well, along with even more four-wheel action at each Nitrocross stop.
With its unique open paddock layout, Nitrocross will once again offer fans an engaging atmosphere where they can get an up-close look at their favorite drivers, cars and teams. Attendees can also enjoy the Nitrocross fan experience, which includes an entertainment stage featuring music, plus a gaming zone, a concession area with local food trucks and more.
Fans looking for an elevated event experience can enjoy special amenities with Club Nitro VIP. Highlighted by a private trackside viewing location and exclusive Club Nitro area, this premium package gets fans even closer to Nitrocross. Tickets for Nitrocross’ Southern California stop are on sale now at www.nitrocrossracing.com.
JP Raineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia.com.
