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Desert 100 rides into Irby this weekend

Thousands expected at race site

Last updated 3/30/2023 at 9:41am

Ashley Parkinson | The Record-Times

Desert 100 co-chairman Tom McIntosh stands outside the StumpJumpers Desert 100 event trailer. Here over 400 radios are constantly charged for staff and volunteers. During the race there will be six computers keeping score of the riders and their placements.

IRBY - For one dusty, loud and exciting weekend, Irby will be the most populated area in Lincoln County. Thousands of motor enthusiasts and spectators will gather this weekend for the 51st Stumpjumpers Desert 100 event on Irby Road starting Friday, March 31.

The event occurs about 10 miles south of town off State Highway 21.

Desert 100 co-chairman Tom McIntosh said last year's event brought about 4,300 riders and many more in attendance.

"We had 1,800 riders just on Sunday last year," McIntosh said.

The gates open to the public on Thursday, March 30, allowing vendors, riders and visitors t...

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