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Preston Campbell Wins Inaugural California 300 Motorcycle Race

JCR/Honda rider Preston Campbell was untouchable in the Barstow desert on Friday morning, winning the inaugural California 300 Motorcycle Race with an unofficial time across the line of 4:21:22. On a course designed by his father, 2018 Off-Road Motorsport Hall of Fame inductee Johnny Campbell, the younger Campbell ushered in the return of bikes to the high desert with a blistering pace ahead of Barstow native and runner-up Matthew Combs.

Oct. 6, 2023

Chris Leone

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Mason Cotter Wins 2023 California 300 Youth 1000 Race

After finishing on the podium here last year, Mason Cotter finished two spots better in his second attempt at the California 300 Youth 1000 Race on Friday. Cotter would take the checkered flag over 2022 winner Chaden Zane Minder, starting his sixth lap prior to the timed cutoff as Minder and the rest of the remaining field would complete their fifth lap after the clock ran out.

Oct. 6, 2023

Chris Leone

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Hardin, Binnquist Top Qualifiers for 2023 California 300

2023 Mint 400 Unlimited Truck winner Eric Hardin and UNLTD Off-Road Racing UTV Pro Turbo points leader Bruce Binnquist topped Friday’s qualifying sessions for the 2023 California 300 in their respective groups. Hardin’s 7:50.081 was more than four seconds better than anyone else in the car and truck groups, while Binnquist’s 8:24.425 paced the UTV divisions as he took top qualifying honors for the second year in a row.

Oct. 6, 2023

Chris Leone

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California 300 Weekend Kicks Off With Second Annual Poker Run, Off-Road Festival

The second annual California 300 is in full swing in Barstow, as Thursday morning’s second annual California 300 Poker Run opened the course to the general public before three full days of racing on Friday through Sunday, and finishers were greeted by the Off-Road Festival on the Start/Finish Midway. Hundreds of off-road enthusiasts got to hit the desert in pre-runners, UTVs, and other non-race machines, making five pre-determined stops along their lap of the course to make the best poker hand and try to win cash and prizes, before checking out dozens of the biggest brands in the sport on the midway.

Oct. 5, 2023

Chris Leone

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Polaris Returns as Supporting Sponsor of 2023 California 300

Extending a longstanding relationship with Martelli Brothers-produced events, Polaris will return as an official partner of the 2023 California 300, coming to Barstow, California on October 4-8. Headlined by the dozens of Polaris RZRs that will compete in the action itself, Polaris will have an extensive presence throughout the Great Golden State Off-Road Race.

Oct. 4, 2023

Chris Leone

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Second Annual California 300 Off-Road Race Returns to Barstow October 4-8

After a highly successful debut that marked the return of desert racing to Southern California last October, the California 300 Off-Road Race is set to return to Barstow, CA, from October 4-8. The event will attract hundreds of competitors, tens of thousands of fans, and many of the sport’s biggest brands. Attendees can look forward to a jam-packed weekend featuring off-road racing, camping, and entertainment.

Oct. 3, 2023

Chris Leone

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Impact Canopy Joins 2023 California 300 as Supporting Sponsor

After multiple years of partnering with the Mint 400, Impact Canopy will extend its relationship with the Martelli Brothers to the California 300 for the first time in 2023, event officials announced today. Impact Canopy products will be on display on the start/finish line midway in Barstow as part of California 300 race week from October 4-8, as well as helping to bring California 300 branding to life throughout the midway and race course.

Oct. 3, 2023

Chris Leone

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Assault Industries Back as Official Trophy Sponsor of 2023 California 300

Continuing a relationship that extends through numerous Martelli Brothers events, California 300 officials are pleased to announce that Assault Industries will once again be the Official Trophy Sponsor of this year’s event. Top finishers in the 2023 California 300, returning to Barstow, California on October 4-8, will once again receive custom-built trophies from Assault, while fans and racers alike will get to see both the trophies and Assault Industries UTV accessories on the Start/Finish Line Midway all race week long.

Oct. 3, 2023

Chris Leone

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King Shocks Returns as Supporting Sponsor of 2023 California 300

For the second consecutive year, King Shocks will return to the 2023 California 300 as a supporting sponsor, event officials announced today. King will be on hand on the Start/Finish Line Midway throughout race week, which returns to Barstow, California on October 4-8, while King-equipped racers will compete for race victories throughout numerous classes.

Oct. 2, 2023

Chris Leone

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200 Volunteers Take on California 300 Desert Clean-Up presented by Tread Lightly!

Festivities for the second annual California 300 are officially underway, as Saturday’s Desert Clean-Up presented by Tread Lightly! kicked off the return of off-road racing to Barstow, California. A passionate crew of 200 volunteers spent the morning just south of downtown Barstow cleaning up five tons of trash from the event staging area in preparation for next week’s race action.

Sept. 30, 2023

Chris Leone