Aquarius Casino Resort will serve as the Official Host Hotel of the 2026 Laughlin Desert Classic, taking place October 15-19.
This is a press release from BITD…
(July 17, 2026) — Unlimited Off-Road Racing and Best In The Desert announced that Aquarius Casino Resort, located at 1900 S. Casino Drive, will serve as the Official Host Hotel of the 2026 Laughlin Desert Classic, taking place Thursday, Oct. 15 through Monday, Oct. 19. As one of the most historic races in American off-road racing, the Laughlin Desert Classic continues its resurgence as a cornerstone event of the American Off-Road Racing Championship.
Situated on the banks of the Colorado River, Aquarius Casino Resort will serve as race headquarters throughout the event, welcoming racers, teams, sponsors, media, industry partners and fans from across North America. As the Official Host Hotel, the resort will host racer registration, the official driver’s meeting and key event activities while serving as a central gathering place for the off-road community during race week. The Laughlin Desert Classic Off-Road Festival and Technical Inspection also will take place in the parking lot adjacent to Aquarius Casino Resort, showcasing race vehicles, industry displays, vendor exhibits and live entertainment in the heart of the Laughlin Strip.
“The Laughlin Desert Classic has all the ingredients to become one of the biggest races in North America,” said Matt Martelli, CEO of Unlimited Off-Road Racing. “The spectating here is unmatched, the racing is spectacular, and having Aquarius Casino Resort as our Official Host Hotel gives racers and fans a true headquarters for race week. As we continue building the American Off-Road Racing Championship, partnerships like this are critical to delivering a world-class experience.”
How to Reserve Hotels at Aquarius:
Racers, teams, sponsors, media and fans are encouraged to book accommodations through the official Laughlin Desert Classic room block at Aquarius Casino Resort to receive event rates and ensure reservations are associated with the race. Reservations may be made by calling 800-662-5825 and referencing the code GRBESTD. Guests who have already booked independently are encouraged to contact the Aquarius reservations team to request reservations be moved into the official room block.
Aquarius Casino Resort is the largest hotel in Laughlin, Nevada, offering 1,906 hotel rooms and suites split between two 18-floor towers with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Colorado River and Laughlin Strip. The resort also features a 57,000-square-foot casino with more than 1,000 slot machines, a variety of favorite table games, a non-smoking race and sportsbook, a resort pool, tennis courts and a range of dining options, including River Rock Pizza & Pasta, The Cove Bar & Lounge, Duet Coffee & Wine, Café Aquarius and Rivers Edge. All hotel rooms include in-room coffee makers and refrigerators, and guests may enjoy complimentary self-parking.
The 2026 Laughlin Desert Classic will bring together top racers, industry-leading manufacturers and off-road enthusiasts for a celebration of the sport’s past, present and future. As one of the marquee stops on the American Off-Road Racing Championship schedule, the event continues to reinforce Laughlin’s place as a premier destination for off-road racing.
For event information, schedules and updates, visit BITD.com.
For more information about Aquarius Casino Resort, visit the website AquariusCasinoResort.com.
