Here’s Everything YOU NEED To Know For the World Mini Grand Prix

The Vurbmoto World Mini event of the century is coming up on April 4-7 at Mesquite MX. Everyone in the world is invited. Back in the day, our crew never missed a World Mini event. It was a staple on the amateur national circuit and all of the top pros in the 450 class today cut their teeth racing at World Mini. It’s a prestigious event that you’ll need to race to become the next Eli Tomac. Click here to register now.

Want even better news? If you attend World Mini and buy merchandise at the Vurbmoto booth, you will receive 10X, yes 10X, the entries into the Vurbmoto Dreamstakes where you will be entered into a chance to win a Yamaha WOLVERINE RMAX2 1000 Sport, two (2) Yamaha TT-R110E motorcycles, AND $20,000 USD in cash! No purchase necessary. See official rules for details.

The Vurbmoto World Mini Grand Prix is finally here! After months and months of preparation and promotion we’re ready to welcome you inside the gates of Mesquite and drop the gate on four days of racing.

To make your life easier, whether you’re attending, or trying to figure out how the format and schedule will be, literally EVERYTHING you need to know about the World Mini is right here in this column!

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Pricing/Admission/Track Info

We made it easy for you and laid out all of our pricing and track info right here.

EVENT ADMISSION:

All racers/all ages.   Spectators 4yrs and up.

         Arrival:

•   Wed: $55.00
•   Thurs:   $55.00
•   Fri:         $40.00
•   Sat:   $25.00
•   Sun:   $10.00
•   Spectators 3yrs and under are free

  FACILITY PERMIT/CAMPING:  Overnight Trailer/RV parking. (non-power)

          Arrival:

•   Wed:     $80.00
•   Thurs:    $60.00
•   Fri:          $40.00
•   Sat:     $20.00

VEHICLE/EXTRA VEHICLE PERMIT:

•   $20/Event

PIT VEHICLE PERMIT:

•   $20/vehicle:  Must be 16yrs of age to operate a pit vehicle.

 ELECTRICAL HOOK-UPS:  Online reservations only.

•   30 AMP w/water:  $250.00/event (Wednesday – Sunday)
•   30X60 space
•   RV Space limited to 1 racing rig and 1 extra vehicle. (Extra vehicle permit required)

Race Schedule

What is MXGP Format and How Does It Work?

This unique racing format stems from the FIM World Motocross Championship/MXGP, thus the name World Mini. 

Each class will receive one rotation of practice, a qualifying race for gate pick, and 2 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 1 & 2.  

The combined score from the 2 motos will determine the 2023 World Mini Championship.  Those not qualifying/advancing to the Championship Race will compete in a 2 moto format Consolation Race.

How Does Qualifying Work?

Classes with 40 riders or less (Includes Pro/A Classes)

• Qualifying Race – 5 Laps
• Gate Pick: Random Selection
• All riders in classes with 40 or less will automatically advance to the Championship Race. 
• Your finish position in the Qualifying Race will be your gate pick for Motos 1 & 2 in the Championship Race. 

Classes with a max of 72 riders:

Qualifying Race/Divisions – 5 Laps

• 2 divisions of 36 riders each. 
• Gate Pick: Random Selection
• The top 16 out of each division advance to the Championship Race to make up positions 1-32. 
• The remaining 40 riders will move on to the LCQ (Last Chance Qualifier)
• Gate pick for the LCQ will be based on your finish position from your Qualifying race. 
• The top 4 from the LCQ will advance to the Championship Race to make up positions 33-36.  
• The remaining 36 riders that did not advance will compete in a 2 moto format Consolation Race.

Championship Race – 2 moto format

• Gate Picks for Moto 1 & 2 of the Championship race are based on your Qualifying/Division Race position. 
• Overall Finish: Combined score from Moto 1 & 2.

Pro Purse

Open Pro

1st – $1,450.00

2nd – $1,200.00

3rd – $950.00

4th – $700.00

5th – $450.00

Total – $4,750.00

450 A

1st – $1,000.00

2nd – $750.00

3rd – $500.00

4th – $250.00

5th – $100.00

Total – $2,600.00

250 A

1st – $750.00

2nd – $500.00

3rd – $250.00

4th – $100.00

5th – $50.00

Total – $1,650.00

Also, we’re proud to announce that the manufacturers are stepping up to the plate and offering a boatload of contingency for the World Mini!

Contingency Breakdown

Kawasaki – $49,950

Honda – $18,275

KTM – $11,700

Husqvarna – $11,700

GasGas – $11,700

Yamaha – $4,450

Wednesday-Sunday Schedule

SCHEDULE:

All times are Pacific Time (Mesquite NV)

WEDNESDAY – Move-In

•   Gate Hours: 12:00pm – 10:00pm
•   Rider Check-In: 1:00pm – 8:00pm

THURSDAY– Practice & Qualifying

•   Gate Hours: 6:00am – 10:00pm 

•   Rider Check-in: 6:00am – 7:00am
•   Practice: 7:00am – 2:00pm
•   Qualifying Races: 2:00pm – 5:00pm                       

FRIDAY – Qualifying – LCQ’s – Main Events

•   Gate Hours: 6:00am – 10:00pm
•   Qualifying: TBA
•   LCQ’s: TBA
•   Main Events: TBA
•   Pro Schedule: 250 A

o   8:00am – Practice

o   10:00am – Qualifying Race (Gate Pick)

o   12:00pm – Moto 1

o   2:00pm – Moto 2

SATURDAY – Main Events

•   Gate Hours: 6:00am – 10:00pm     

•   Main Events: TBA
•   Pro Schedule – 450 A

o   8:00am – Practice

o   10:00am – Qualifying Race (Gate Pick)

o   12:00pm – Moto 1

o   2:00pm – Moto 2 

SUNDAY – Main Events

•   Gate Hours: 6:00am – 12:00pm
•   Racing: TBA
•   Pro Schedule – OPEN A

o   8:00am – Practice

o   10:00am – Qualifying Race (Gate Pick)

o   12:00pm – Moto 1

o   2:00pm – Moto 2

Please note that classes will be capped at 72 riders per class to allow for a better racing experience. The top 40 from qualifying will be entered into the A Final. The remaining qualifiers will be entered into the B Final.

Live Announcers

Our live announcers for the event will be…drum roll please…Kevin Kelly and Zac Herrin.

Kelly is a legend in the announcing world and you know him from DMXS Radio and now with his new venture Winners Take Y’all on the Vurbmoto Podcast Network, among many other announcing gigs. We’re happy to have him onboard with us.

Joining Kelly in the booth is a man who has burst on the scene recently: Zac Herrin. Herrin is one of the voices of the GNCC series and he’s a co-host on the Power Hour Podcast on the Vurbmoto Podcast Network.

These gentlemen will be a great duo in the booth and they will keep you in tune with everything that you need to know throughout the event.

Become A Member of the Esteemed Media

Also, please note: we’re Vurb. We’re going to have free pictures and video throughout the event. We’ll be doing podcasts, vlogging, and written reports. Everything that happens at this event will be documented in many forms.

If you’d like to be an esteemed member of the media at the World Mini here is how you apply for your credential.

Track Address

Mesquite MX Park
970 E Peppermill Palms Blvd
Littlefield AZ 86432 (NV/AZ State Line)

Shipping:  Packages will be available for pick up at the front gate.

Fed-EX & UPS Only

Mesquite MX Park
Attn: (your name or business)
970 E Peppermill Palms Blvd
Littlefield AZ 86432

Directions

Certain phone maps and GPS systems will provide incorrect directions. 

To ensure you take the correct route, put Mesquite, NV as your destination.

Once you are in Mesquite, (I-15 exit 122)  re-start your route to the track address. 

Mesquite MX Park
970 E Peppermill Palm Blvd:

You should then receive the following directions:

1. Turn East to Pioneer Blvd ( .3 miles)
2. Turn North onto Hillside Dr (1.5 miles)
3. Turn East onto Peppermill Palms Blvd (towards Palms Golf Course)
4. Follow the road through Palms Golf Course & Mesquite Arena (1.6 miles)
5. You’ve arrived at Mesquite MX

The track is 3.5 miles from I-15 exit 122

TIME ZONE: Pacific Time (Mesquite NV)

BIG Names Are Attending

We had our amateur expert Tyler Collingwood put together a special report on the talent that has been confirmed for the event.

Additional Information

ELEVATION: 1,600 FT

STARTING LINE:  Metal grates.

PETS:  Friendly pets are welcome.   They must be kept on a leash at all times.

WATER FILL:  Fresh water is available to fill RV’s & barrels.  Inquire at front gate for fill locations.

LOST & FOUND: Front Gate

FOOD TRUCKS/CONCESSIONS:

Thurs – Sunday: Breakfast, Lunch, Drinks, Snacks

BIKE WASH STATION: Located at Northeast corner of property

RV PUMP:  Services will be available throughout the week.

Hotels and Lodging

Eureka

275 Mesa Blvd

Mesquite NV 89027

702-346-4600

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Virgin River

100 E Pioneer Blvd

Mesquite NV 89027

877-438-2929

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Rising Star

333 N Sandhill Blvd

Mesquite NV 89027

702-346-5678

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Casa Blanca

950 W Mesquite Blvd

Mesquite NV 89027

877-438-2929

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Holiday Inn

1030 W Pioneer Blvd

Mesquite NV 89027

877-666-3243

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Premier Properties 

Homes and Condo Rentals

702-345-3000

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Best Western

390 N Sandhill Blvd

Mesquite NV 89027

702-346-7444

Nearby Dealerships

Polaris-CanAm-Honda World

2 miles from the track

991 Hillside Dr

Mesquite, NV

702- 346-5429

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Factory Power Sports

35 miles from the track

1685 E Red Hills Pkwy

St George UT

435-628-5281

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Rocky Mountain ATV/MC

35 miles from the track

472 W Buena Vista Blvd

Washington UT

435-673-2444

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RideNow Las Vegas

90 miles from the track

6350 Boulder Hwy

Las Vegas NV

Hospitals

Quick Care:

2 Miles From Track

450 Hillside Dr, Mesquite NV

702-345-8040

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St George Regional Hospital:

40 miles from the track

1380 E Medical Center Dr, St George UT

435 -251-1000

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Mesa View Regional Hospital:

5 miles from the track

1299 Bertha Howe Ave, Mesquite NV

702-346-8040

Thanks for the support of the World Mini Grand Prix. We look forward to seeing all of you there!