The Craziest Dirt Bike Racing Weekend – Day in the Dirt 2023

The 26th annual Red Bull Day in the Dirt took place this past Thanksgiving weekend at Glen Helen Raceway in Southern California.

The 26th annual Red Bull Day in the Dirt took place this past Thanksgiving weekend at Glen Helen Raceway in Southern California. (Garth Milan/Red Bull Content Pool/)

The 26th annual Red Bull Day in the Dirt Motocross Grand Prix kicked off this past Thanksgiving weekend at Southern California’s Glen Helen Raceway. Known for its unique and festive atmosphere, combining the excitement of longer, grand prix-style off-road racing with a laid-back and enjoyable weekend for racers and families of all ages. Here’s a look at some of the riding action from this year’s event. Also take a peek at past events during the Red Bull Day In The Dirt Motocross Grand Prix 2019 In Photos and Red Bull Day In The Dirt 2018 In Photos galleries.

The Day in the Dirt grand prix is a run-what-ya-brung style competition with classes for virtually any type of off-road motorcycle.

The Day in the Dirt grand prix is a run-what-ya-brung style competition with classes for virtually any type of off-road motorcycle. (Garth Milan/Red Bull Content Pool/)

Hundreds of racers, of all age groups, participated in this year’s event.

Hundreds of racers, of all age groups, participated in this year’s event. (Garth Milan/Red Bull Content Pool/)

Newly signed GasGas Supercross racer Ryder DiFrancesco competed Saturday on his MC 250F.

Newly signed GasGas Supercross racer Ryder DiFrancesco competed Saturday on his MC 250F. (Garth Milan/Red Bull Content Pool/)

Glen Helen Raceway’s banked “Talladega” style turn 1 is one of the fastest and most exhilarating in motocross racing.

Glen Helen Raceway’s banked “Talladega” style turn 1 is one of the fastest and most exhilarating in motocross racing. (Garth Milan/Red Bull Content Pool/)

As usual the two-person Moto-A-GoGo team race is always a hit. Two-person teams trade off with one another lap after lap for bragging rights in the 75-minute race.

As usual the two-person Moto-A-GoGo team race is always a hit. Two-person teams trade off with one another lap after lap for bragging rights in the 75-minute race. (Garth Milan/Red Bull Content Pool/)

Compared to a typical motocross race, the Day in the Dirt grand prix features longer lap times with a few obstacles thrown in for good measure.

Compared to a typical motocross race, the Day in the Dirt grand prix features longer lap times with a few obstacles thrown in for good measure. (Garth Milan/Red Bull Content Pool/)

Sunday’s final Coup De Grace Survival Race features a Le Mans–style start with an unknown finish time.

Sunday’s final Coup De Grace Survival Race features a Le Mans–style start with an unknown finish time. (Garth Milan/Red Bull Content Pool/)

Saturday evening, the Hell on Wheels crew put its fun, quirky, and run-what-ya-brung style racing to Glen Helen’s smaller REM track.

Saturday evening, the Hell on Wheels crew put its fun, quirky, and run-what-ya-brung style racing to Glen Helen’s smaller REM track. (Garth Milan/Red Bull Content Pool/)

RJ Wageman (center) won Sunday’s final Coup De Grace Survival Race that lasted well over one hour. Jason Fichera (left) and Blayne Thompson (right) finished second and third, respectively.

RJ Wageman (center) won Sunday’s final Coup De Grace Survival Race that lasted well over one hour. Jason Fichera (left) and Blayne Thompson (right) finished second and third, respectively. (Garth Milan/Red Bull Content Pool/)

Red Bull freestyle rider Tyler Bereman races vintage during Saturday’s Hell on Wheels scrambler races.

Red Bull freestyle rider Tyler Bereman races vintage during Saturday’s Hell on Wheels scrambler races. (Garth Milan/Red Bull Content Pool/)

Good times and roost is what the annual Red Bull Day in the Dirt motocross grand prix is about.

Good times and roost is what the annual Red Bull Day in the Dirt motocross grand prix is about.

Source: MotorCyclistOnline.com

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