This is the only place you can test a Yamaha YXZ1000R in a tough desert situation. Yamaha in conjunction with Alta Vista Events, has committed to bringing a fleet of new YXZ1000R’s for you to drive. While out there, you can watch or enter (in your own UTV) the final round of the AVE PURE UTV Series on October 28th, the PURE 250. This is the only “ALL” UTV race series on the west coast and takes place in California City, California which is a short drive from Bakersfield, Los Angeles, San Bernardino or Las Vegas.. Additionally, it is the best place to hone your desert racing skills, just ask guys like Matt Burroughs, Justin Lambert who still occasionally race the series.
Our editors have been competing in the series since 2013 and have racked up numerous wins and lots of cash. In fact, with this $1,000 Yamaha bonus offered to the overall winning UTV (no matter the brand) we expect the winner to take home at least $2500. That kind of prize money is unheard of for an entry fee only costing $450. Sportsman and bone stock racers can enter the event for only $250. See www.averacing.com for more on the series rules. The Yamaha demos are free to the public and you can find out more at www.yamahamotorsports.com
The rocky desert action clips in this shootout video above were filmed on the AVE Pure UTV race course in 2016.