BITD BILEK SILVER STATE 300

Dirtsports, December, 2008 by Kartozian, Matt

SEPTEMBER 26-28, 2008

Sam Berri of Murphys, California, drove his Class 1500 unlimited buggy to the overall win at the BITD Bilek Siver State 300 in the northeastern Nevada desert on a fast racecourse that was described by many as the most scenic they have ever raced.

The remote course weaved its way through beautiful, painted desert canyons, mesas, and rock formations mixed in with nasty water crossings and treacherous silt beds. One particular silt bed at Race Mile 137 claimed more than 10 cars during a short period of time midday. The ...