RD8 - Shorty’s GP
Blythe, CA
November 21, 2026
Hosted by:
Arizona Trail Riders (ATR) & Coconino Trail Riders (CTR)
Membership Reminder:
To race in any AMRA event, you must be both an AMRA member and an AMA member.
💥 Race Sponsors
Thank you to our event sponsors:
Title & Mini Bike Sponsor: RJ Russo Modular – www.russomodular.com
The Tremp Organization: Forensic Consulting/Economic Damages
$200 – 35AA Winner, sponsored by WFR Performance
$200 – Hole Shot Winner sponsored by TBT Racing
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Get Hired or Give a Referral. Race With Russo in 2027
Shorty’s GP Title & Mini Bike Sponsor Russo Modular is giving AMRA racers two ways to get their race entry fees covered.
Get hired: Join the Russo Modular team and they’ll pay your standard 2027 AMRA race entry fees while you maintain continuous active employment.
Refer a new hire: If Russo Modular hires your qualifying referral, they’ll cover the standard entry fee for an eligible AMRA race of your choice.
Russo Modular is hiring framers, electricians, plumbers, drywall and steel workers, welders, fabricators, steel erectors, machine operators, general labor and factory production positions for full-time, year-round work in Phoenix.
How to apply: Visit Russo Modular’s careers page. On the application, check AMRA. Under Source, enter “Shorty’s” plus your referrer’s name and AMRA number.
https://russomodular.com/careers/
Standard entry fees only. AMRA/AMA memberships, additional classes, late fees, transponders, travel, lodging, equipment and other race expenses are not included. Russo Modular determines program eligibility.
2026 Shorty's GP – AMRA Round 8
Shorty’s GP
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Location: Blythe, CA
Hosted By: Arizona Trail Riders (ATR) & Coconino Trail Riders (CTR)
All times are California time (1 hour behind Arizona). The race will operate on California time.
Event Information
One of the premier Grand Prix venues in the Southwest, Shorty's GP features a fast, flowing course designed to provide fun, competitive racing in a safe environment for riders of all ages and skill levels.
Entry Fees
Early Bird Fees:
AA/Big Bike: $75
Mini Bike: $35
Sportsman/Vintage: $45
Reg Fees:
Race day registration
AA/ Big Bike: $95
Mini Bike: $55
Sportsman/Vintage: $65
Open Practice: $20
Registration/Tech
Fri 6pm-8pm (all)
Sat 5am-6am (mini)
Sat 6am-9am (big bike)
Saturday Race Day
MINI BIKE INFO:
6:30 am - Mini site lap
Mini Riders meeting on starting line
7:05 am - Mini Race 1: 50(4-6), 50(7-8), 65(7-9) | Race time 35 minutes
8:10 am - Mini Race 2: 65(10-11), 65-85(11-14 Girls), 85(9-11), 85(12-14), Supermini | Race time 50 minutes
11:00 am - Mini Podium
BIG BIKE INFO:
9:00 am - Big Bike riders meeting
9:30 am - Open practice
10:30 am - Race 1: C Racers | 60 minutes
12:00 pm - Race 2: B Racers | 75 minutes
1:45 pm - Race 3: A/AA Racers | 90 minutes
4:15 pm - Big Bike Podium
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AMRA Event Camping & Pit Area Rules
To ensure a safe, family-friendly, and professional event, the following rules will be enforced:
Quiet Hours
Quiet Hours: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Be respectful of fellow racers and families.
Fire Safety
Contained fire pits only (if permitted).
No unattended fires.
Follow all local fire restrictions.
Pit Rules
No pit bikes, ATVs, SxS, e-bikes, or pedal assist bikes allowed.
Helmets required at all times for anyone operating a bike.
No passengers on bikes.
1st gear only. Speed limit: 5 MPH.
Keep pets on a leash.
No flying Drones without Permission.
Violation of pit rules may result in:
Rider disqualification
Removal from event grounds
General Conduct
Keep pit areas clean — pack it in, pack it out.
Parents are responsible for minor children.
No reckless behavior.
Respect race officials, volunteers, and other racers.
Thank You AMRA 2026 Series Sponsors!
