The American Off-Road Racing Championship (AORC) has officially announced its 2027 race schedule. The 2027 will include the Parker 400, the Mint 400, the Silver State 300, Vegas to Reno “The Other Way,” the Laughlin Desert Classic and Vegas to Reno Legends Rally.
This is a press release from UNLTD Off-Road Racing…
The American Off-Road Racing Championship (AORC) has officially announced its 2027 race schedule, featuring six of the most recognized and challenging events in American off-road racing. The 2027 season will take competitors across the deserts of Arizona and Nevada, beginning with The Parker 400 in January and concluding with the Laughlin Desert Classic in October.
The 2027 American Off-Road Racing Championship calendar features six major events across Arizona and Nevada. The season begins with The Parker 400, January 13–17 in Parker, Arizona, followed by The Mint 400, March 3–7 in Las Vegas. The Silver State 300 will be centered out of Las Vegas, April 21–25, before the Vegas to Reno Legends Rally brings competitors together in Reno, July 28–31. Just two weeks later, the Casey Folks Vegas to Reno “The Other Way” returns August 11–14, followed by the Laughlin Desert Classic, October 13–17 in Laughlin, Nevada.
“This partnership was never about simply combining two organizations,” said Matt Martelli, co-founder of UNLTD Off-Road Racing. “It was about bringing together the right people, races, resources, and experience to build the championship this sport deserves. After a tremendously successful first year, we’re excited about what’s ahead for the American Off-Road Racing Championship. Next year, we’ll build on the momentum of the first-ever Vegas to Reno ‘The Other Way,’ and relocate the Silver State 300 to the heart of Las Vegas.”
In 2026, the American Off-Road Racing Championship (AORC) took a major step toward unifying and strengthening American desert racing by bringing UNLTD Off-Road Racing and Best in the Desert together under a single championship platform. The inaugural season established a unified points championship, rulebook, class structure, race numbering system, manufacturer competition and new opportunities for racers, teams, sponsors and fans.
More importantly, 2026 proved the concept and demonstrated the strength of bringing the sport together. The response from racers, teams, manufacturers, sponsors and fans confirmed there is a tremendous opportunity to build a stronger, more unified future for American off-road racing. With that foundation established, AORC enters 2027 focused on building on that success and taking the sport to the next level.
“Casey built Best In The Desert around a simple promise: give racers the toughest, best-run events possible and create races they would spend a lifetime chasing,” said Bryan Folks, CEO of Best In The Desert. “Today, this championship brings together decades of history and credibility with the production, media, marketing, technology and resources needed to take the sport to the next level. What we’ve built together in just one year is the solid foundation for greater things coming. I believe my father would be proud of where this is headed.”
The 2026 American Off-Road Racing Championship concludes with the Laughlin Desert Classic, October 15–18 in Laughlin, Nevada.
2027 American Off-Road Racing Championship Schedule
| January 13-17 | The Parker 400 | Parker, Arizona |
| March 3-7 | The Mint 400 | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| April 21-25 | Silver State 300 | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| July 28-31 | Vegas to Reno Legends Rally | Reno, Nevada |
| August 11–14 | Vegas to Reno “The Other Way” | Reno, Nevada |
| October 13-17 | Laughlin Desert Classic | Laughlin, Nevada |
For complete event details and the latest information, visit AmericanOffRoadRacingChampionship.com.
