Lucky Chance 250 - 2026
BONNEVILLE OFF ROAD RACING
Wendover Lucky Chance 250
October 17, 2026
Wendover, NV
The 2026 Bonneville Off-Road Racing season comes to an exciting conclusion with the Wendover Lucky Chance 250. Set against the rugged backdrop of the Goshute Mountains just south of West Wendover, this season finale combines challenging desert terrain with championship racing.
With both overall and class championships on the line, every mile counts as racers battle for their final points of the season. Join us for one last weekend of racing as we celebrate another great year of Bonneville Off-Road Racing and see who comes out on top at the 2026 Lucky Chance 250.
Schedule Of Events
- Wednesday, October 14th– Online registration closes. Course marking all day.
- Thursday, October 15th – Course marking all day. Late Registration ($50.00 Late Fee applies)
- Friday, October 16th – Course marking all day
- 12:00-1:30 PM – Late Registration at Main Pit ($50.00 Late Fee applies)
- 12:00 – 1:30 Tech and Safety Inspection Main Pit
- 2:00–4:00PM – Pre-Run/Fun-Run – One lap – 25mph max. $20 donation
- Must sign waiver and get arm bands to be on the course for Pre-Run/Fun Run
- 3:00PM – 5:30PM –Tech and Safety Inspection at Main Pit
- 4:30 – 6:00 PM Late Registration ($50.00 Late Fee applies)
- 6:00 PM – Mandatory Driver’s Meeting at Main Pit
- 6:30 PM – Volunteer Meeting at Main Pit
Saturday, October 17th–Race Day!
- 7:49 AM –Sunrise
- 8:25 AM – National Anthem
- 8:30 AM – Staging
- 9:00 AM -Green Flag! Race Start
- PRO classes–Five Laps
- SPORTSMAN classes–Three laps
- 4:30PM -Start Line Closes (Must start last lap by this time)(Course sweep will start at this time)
- 5:30 PM –Finish Line Closes – Course clean-up
- 7:00 PM –Awards Ceremony
- 6:52 PM Sunset
- Sunday, October 5th–Cleanup (if needed)
Starting order will be determined first by points standing and second by registration date/time.
Directions to the Track
Main Pit – 40°38’35.59″N 114° 7’44.38″W
Pit Access Road – 40°38’44.7″N 114°07’16.5″W
From West Wendover
South on US 93 Approx. 8.7 miles south to Access Road (9 mile Hill)
From Salt Lake City
- I-80 W to West Wendover
- Exit 410 from I-80 W to US 93 South
- US-93 ALT S/Florence Wy in West Wendover.
- South on US 93 Approx. 8.7 miles
- Estimated 1 hour 57 min (132 mi)
RV Dump Station
Wendover KOA
651 North Camper Dr.
West Wendover, NV 89883
(775)-664-3221
.25 per gallon for water
$15 for dump out
Maverik
1020 N Florence Way, West Wendover NV 89883
775-418-5318
Rinse water. Free. I-80 Exit 410
Food Truck
El Sabor De Todo Un Poco, it is located on the Utah side of town at 479 Wendover Blvd. Their telephone number is (775) 408-0760.
They will take orders and deliver 3 times during our event
Weather
Mid-October is a transitional autumn period for West Wendover, characterized by rapidly cooling temperatures, crisp nights, and generally dry conditions. [1]
- Precipitation: October falls within West Wendover’s clearer, drier season. The historical chance of rain on any given day during this week is quite low—only about 10%. [1]
Bonneville Off Road
SPECIAL RECREATION PERMIT STIPULATIONS
Lucky Chance 250, Wendover Nevada
October 17, 2026
· Must use only racecourse routes, pit areas and start/finish areas as shown on the maps provided. Permittee will not mark or use any roads, trails, or washes for race routes other than those shown on these maps.
· Permittee will be responsible for keeping participants on the designated course and ensuring adherence to identified course restrictions (speed zones, no passing zones, etc.).
· At no time will participants enter routes within Wilderness Study Area (WSA) boundaries.
· Patrol the event during the race to prevent damage from course ensure all contestants are accounted for.
· Require contestants to wear adequate head, eye, and body protection.
· The permittee will inspect all race, chase, EMS, volunteer, etc. vehicles to ensure they have been cleaned prior to the race. This is an effort to prevent the introduction of any new weed populations.
· Any vehicle not cleaned before the race will be subject to penalty and/or disqualification. The permittee will also make an honest effort to encourage those at the race to wash all vehicles at the nearest washing facility.
· Event staff and support vehicles should be advised to power-wash vehicles of dirt, mud, and vegetation after each event. The underside, tires, suspension, and steering components should be thoroughly washed at a facility that collects wastewater. Personnel gear; shoes and clothing should also be cleaned of dirt and plant materials before traveling to a new event site.
· ALL VEHICLES must control and capture fuel spilled during fueling. Containment must be placed under all dump cans and under each vehicle during fueling operations.
· The permittee shall ensure that event participants’ pets are not allowed to chase, harass, or otherwise disturb wildlife and livestock.
· The permittee is strictly responsible for knowledge of and adherence to any seasonal fire restrictions.
· Spark arresters are required on all vehicles and equipment. Individuals/groups found responsible for the ignition of a wildfire may be held liable for the costs associated with that fire.
· Cultural resources are protected under the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA; 16 U.S.C. 470). Any cultural and/or paleontological resource (historic or prehistoric site object) discovered must be reported.
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