Sports and Recreation
August 7, 2024
SSCC holds Guinness World Record for World's Fastest Road Race
The fastest road race in the world is the Silver State Classic Challenge held on Nevada's Route 318, with a record average race speed of 353.48 km/h (219.6430 mph), achieved by Robert Allyn (driver, USA) and David Bauer (navigator, USA) during the 2017 Nevada Open Road Challenge on 21 May 2017.
Schedule of Events:
September 12, 2024:
8:30 A.M: Rookie Instruction & Refresher - Speedvegas
1:00 P.M: Caravan - Leaves from SpeedVegas
3:00 P.M (Est.): Gas Break - Alamo
3:15 P.M (Est.): Course Orientation For First Time Participants - Gather at Sinclair Gas Station in Alamo
3:30 - 5:30 P.M: Registration for Shootout participants Only-Bristlecone - Convention Center, 150 Sixth Street - Pinion Room
7:30 P.M - until?: Fun Event – Grab some dinner then join friends a fun event. - Bristlecone Convention Center, 150 Sixth Street
September 13, 2024:
8:00 A.M - 9:15 A.M: Registration - Shootout Participants Only - Pinion Room
9:15 A.M - 10:00 A.M: Rookies Only - Bristlecone Convention Center - Pinion Room
10:00 A.M - 12:00 P.M & 1:30 P.M - 3:00 P.M: Registration - Open to All Participants - Bristlecone Convention Center - Pinion Room
8:00 A.M - 9:30 A.M: Inspection - Shootout Participants ONLY - Veterans Memorial Park, Aultman St. (across from WP Middle School) - Tire Inspection for All Cars
9:30 A.M - 12:00 P.M: Inspection - Open to ALL Participants - Veterans Memorial Park, Aultman St. (across from WP Middle School) - Tire Inspection For All Cars
11:00 A.M - 4:00 P.M: Shootout - Hwy #490 (North of Ely off Hwy 93) - Mandatory Drivers Meeting - Gather at Fireside Inn Parking Lot at 10:00 A.M.
1:00 P.M - 4:30 P.M: BBQ Hosted by the Stardust Ranch - outside in the patio area, everyone’s welcome - 190 High Street
4:30 P.M: Gather for Parade of Cars - Meet at High School Parking Lot on South side of Highway 6, Bobcat Drive.
5:30 P.M: PARADE OF CARS through the City of Ely
6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M: Welcome Reception - Bristlecone Convention Center - Come and meet others that live for speed.
9:00 P.M – To ?: Hookers Choice Award- Started and continued by Kelley Gibbs - Hosted by the Stardust Ranch, 190 High Street
September 14, 2024:
8:00 A.M - 10:00 A.M: Breakfast - Broadbent Park (Sponsored by Ely Lions Club)
8:30 A.M - 12 NOON: Registration - Bristlecone Convention Center - Pinion Room
8:00 A.M - 1:00 P.M: Tech Inspection - Broadbent Park - Open to ALL Participants - Tire Inspection For All Cars
9:00 A.M - 1:00 P.M: Car Show & Judging - Broadbent Park - ALL Competitor Cars are Required to be on Display
9:00 A.M - 10:30 A.M: Course Worker Orientation (Experienced and First Timers) - Bristlecone Convention Center - Main Room
11:00 A.M - 4:00 P.M: Only If Shootout’ Is Rained Out On Friday** Shootout - Hwy #490 - Mandatory Drivers Meeting - Gather at Fireside Inn Parking Lot at 10:00 A.M.
12:00 P.M - 1:00 P.M: Ham Radio Operator Orientation - Bristlecone Convention Center - Juniper Room
4:00 P.M - 4:45 P.M: Navigator’s Workshop - Mandatory All Rookie Navigators - Bristlecone Convention Center - Main Room
4:00 P.M - 5:00 P.M: Timing & Scoring Orientation - Bristlecone Convention Center - Sage Room
5:30 P.M - 7:00 P.M: Drivers Meeting - Mandatory - Main Room
-ALL Drivers, Navigators and Press
-Bristlecone Convention Center - Presentation of Car Show Awards
-Final Instruction and Information - Running Order (Grid)
-Failure to attend is automatic Disqualification
7:00 P.M - 7:30 P.M: Press Meeting - Mandatory - Bristlecone Convention Center
September 15, 2024:
5:00 A.M: Hwy 318 closed to traffic from Lund to Hiko (no exceptions) - ALL course & finish line workers must pass this point prior to 5:00 A.M.
6:00 A.M: Caravan - Cars leave Broadbent Park for All In One Truck Stop (formerly Lane’s Truck Stop) for final preparations and staging - Fuel Available
8:00 A.M: Start of Event - Approx. Mile Post WP #9 (South of Lund)
4:00 P.M (apprx.): Hwy 318 RE-Opens to through traffic - Gather in the finish pits for Rookie Graduation - Travel back to ELY for the Awards Dinner
7:00 P.M: Awards Dinner - Bristlecone Convention Center in Ely - Presentation of Awards
Dates: September 12 - 15, 2024
Location:
Nevada Highway 318,
Ely, NV 89301.
Entry Fees:
Division Fee:
Unlimited (180+ mph): $1045
Super Sport (160-180 mph): $945
Grand Sport (130-155 mph): $845
Grand Touring (115-125 mph): $745
Touring (95-110 mph): $645
Navigator's Participation Fee: $195
Rookie Instructional Session/Refresher Session: $294
Half Mile Shootout: $200
One Mile Shootout: $200
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