August 21-26, 2024
ALL DATES & TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
There is so much that goes in to making Gravelrama® what it is. It is a culmination of an amazing group of dedicated volunteers, sponsors, racers, family, friends and of course the best fans anyone could ask for. Gravelrama® would not exist if it wasn’t for these people that come together every year to make it as fun and exciting as possible. Please come join us in celebrating 53 years of Gravelrama® .
There is an immense amount of thought and planning that goes into all of our events throughout the year. Also please follow our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter as we will be posting updates on there as well.
Please click on the items below for more information.
The front gate will open at 8:00 AM Wednesday – Monday.
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- Admission is $15.00 per person per day except Wednesday which is $10.00.
- Admission for ages 12 and under is FREE.
- NO GLASS BOTTLES are allowed anywhere on Gravelrama® grounds.
- The food vendors will be open with food and drinks each day.
- The BEER BOOTH will be open for each day during the Gravelrama® event with the exception of Monday.
- The BEER BOOTH will typically remain open until the end of racing each day.
- The front gate will close shortly after the end of racing and at that time ONLY Campers will be allowed to stay the night and any Spectators are asked to leave the Gravelrama® grounds.
- Coolers are allowed but are subject to being inspected for glass bottles or alcohol.
- Spectators MUST remain in the event spectating areas and are not allowed in the campgrounds for reasons of safety for both our spectators and our campers/racers.
- Anything you pack-in please pack-out with you.
SUNDAY AUGUST 18, 2024 – CAMPERS
- 6:00 PM – Gates open for PRE-REGISTERED CAMPERS only
- 8:00 PM – Gates open for other campers
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- Camping spots can be reserved ahead of time by filling out and mailing in the PRE-REGISTRATION FORM which can be found by CLICKING HERE.
- Gravelrama® 53 Camping Costs:
Pre-Registered Campsite: $120.00
Admission Ages 13 and Up: $50.00. Age 12 and Under: FREE - The Pre-Registered Camper fee covers a campsite ($70) and an admission for ONE person ($50) for the entire Gravelrama® event.
- Any additional people for that campsite will be $50.00 per person for ages 13 & up. Age 12 and under: FREE.
- The CAMPER fee will give your camper access to a campsite for the weekend and also cover the admission of ONE adult.
- Campers MUST be 18 years or older to rent a campsite.
- EACH campsite is limited to 6 Adults & their Children.
- ALL off-road vehicles MUST display their current year permit.
- Off-road vehicles are PROHIBITED from being driven by anyone under 16 years of age with the exception being ONLY during the Junior Race Event.
VIOLATION OF THIS RULE WILL RESULT IN: Parents being disqualified from racing and/or Off-Road Vehicle impounded and/or campers being asked to vacate the Gravelrama® grounds. - Campers will be given ONE parking pass per campsite.
- The front gate will open at 8:00 AM Wednesday – Monday.
- Anything you pack-in please pack-out with you.
- NO GLASS BOTTLES
- Camping is primitive and will not include any type of water, sewer or electric hook-ups.
- Camping spots are 1st come, 1st serve, unless reserved the year before.
Gravelrama® 53 Driver & Vehicle Tech-In Times:
Wednesday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 10 AM
Friday 9:00 AM – 12 NOON & 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Sunday 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Monday 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
- Times are subject to change
WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THERE ARE SOME CHANGES TO THE RACING FORMAT.
Two wheel drive competition will fall into its regular letter class, four wheel drive is no longer a requirement. There will be sxs classes, same as in the past, this is just a reminder.
We will no longer run women’s classes, however, we will run a Women’s Bracket Race on the flat drags, ran round robin, with the rest of the classes. Women are encouraged to run Open classes if you would like to Class race. In order to register for the Women’s Bracket Race, the car must be registered in Class competition, either by the woman racer or a friend/family member.
The Stock vehicle competition will get to experience more events with the running of the Hill Drags, Flat Drags and Obstacle Course. Stock vehicles will be running Stock classes under Stock rules.
The Bob Black Eliminator will be an Open bracket, ran round robin, with the classes on Saturday. All competitors are welcome to enter. We will also continue the Jr/PeeWee racing program.
RUNNING ORDERS ARE NOW LISTED UNDER EACH DAY OF RACING.
Gravelrama®53 will be the greatest off-road experience for anyone, from the novice to the professional. We encourage anyone that is interested in off-road racing to attend Gravelrama®. The camping and racing experience, as well as the family/community of racers, is an experience all its own.
PRE-REGISTRATION for the Gravelrama® 53 Race can be done by filling out and submitting the form that can be found by CLICKING HERE.
- Information about registration, vehicle inspection and the race can be found in the corresponding sections of each event through the links on each day’s event above.
- Youth racers MUST at minimum be wearing jeans, shirt with sleeves and a helmet.
- Side by Sides are allowed to participate in the races for the weekend.
TUESDAY AUGUST 20, 2024
ZACH ROLFES MEMORIAL TRAIL RIDE
Chairperson: Daniel Benight
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10:00 AM – Meet in Front Parking Lot
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10:15 AM – Depart for Haspin Acres
We will be having a Memorial Trail Ride to Haspin Acres in honor of ZACH ROLFES. Please meet in the parking lot at 10:00 AM. We leave at 10:15 AM.
WEDNESDAY – AUGUST 21
PARADE & PARTY NIGHT FT. PAULY & THE FALL FROM GRACE
Chairperson: Michelle Swinger
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3:00 PM Parade Registration
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6:00 PM Parade Lineup – Front Parking Lot
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6:30 PM Parade Kick Off
Party and Concert Following Parade
Call us old fashioned but we like to start off our race weekend with a good time. Nothing like a big parade in the heart of the town that is home to our sacred grounds.
THURSDAY – AUGUST 22
FLAT DRAG BRACKET RACE
Chairperson: Justin Dees
- 1:00 PM – Registration and Test & Tune
- 5:00 PM – Time Trials End
- 6:00 PM – Eliminations
We are still planning our 2024 event and we are going to try to bring the most excitement as possible, so please check back later to find out Thursday’s events
FRIDAY – AUGUST 23
UP-HILL CLASS DRAG RACE
Chairperson: Jodi Baker
- 4:30 PM – Drivers Meeting
- 5:00 PM – Racing Starts
Gravelrama’s® Up-Hill Drag Race is a one of a kind type of drag race. It’s an exciting and intense race that will keep you on the edge of your seat!
SATURDAY – AUGUST 24
CLASS FLAT DRAG RACES & Bob Black Winners Bracket
Chairperson: Jamie Wallick & Scott Clark
- 8:00 AM – Driver’s Meeting
- 8:30 AM – Women’s Time Trials and Bracket Race
- 12:00 PM – Open Class Flat Drag Racing
- After Eliminations – Bob Black Winners Bracket Race
Do you like fast race cars and a lot of action? So do we! Some of these cars are capable of 0 – 100 mph in less than 3 seconds in only 300ft!!
SUNDAY – AUGUST 25
JR. FLAT DRAG RACE & BIG ELIMINATOR
Chaiperson Juniors: Rebecca Boyce
Chairperson Big Hill:
When you combine a steep 4 story tall pea gravel hill and a powerful race car you get pure adrenaline. There is even a race for the kids!
MONDAY – AUGUST 26
OBSTACLE COURSE CLASS RACING
Chairperson: Tommy Morgeson
It’s exciting just thinking about racing around a course with tight turns, wide open stretches and jumps but it’s even more exciting to see it in person!