The Year in Review

April

The Stumpjumpers returned to Odessa for the White Knuckle and Frostbite events, which were held south of town near the Odessa Industrial Park. Some riders stayed the entire week and others returned the following weekend for the 41st annual Desert 100 endurance race, which has been held west of Odessa every year since 2003.

Local businesses were able to take advantage of the influx of visitors, either by providing food and/or beverages at the campground site near SR 28 and Irby Road, or by providing extended business hours at their in-town locations. The Odessa Chamber of Commerce sponsor...