RiderFest - Rider Guide

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RiderFest 2023 was a success! Stay on the look out for 2024 details...

Feel the breeze of the racers speeding past, watch the community come together, and step onto the ground of a real speedway.

FIVE different EV races, open track time (with rails, ramps, boxes, and more!) giveaways including $1,000s in raffle prizes, test rides from the industry's most prominent brands, and surprise challenges.

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Apple Valley Speedway

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RiderFest

October 8 2023, L.A. area

RiderFest 2023 Details

Main Track Race Schedule

9:00 – 11:00am

Gates Open for Racers Only

11:00 – 11:30am

Opening Ceremony & Racer Meeting, Gates Open for GA Ticket Holders

11:30 – 3:30pm

Practice/Qualifiers & Heats

3:30 – 5:30pm

Finals

5:30 – 7:00pm

Drag Races (if time permits)

7:00 – 8:00pm

Awards Ceremony & Raffle

8:00 – 9:00pm

Open Track

9:00 – 10:00pm

You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here

*schedule is subject to change

Skid Pad Schedule

10:00am – 11:00am

Open Track for Racers Only

11:00am – 6:00pm

Open Track, Test Rides & Games

6:00pm – 9:00pm

Open Track & Sponsor Test Rides

Ticket Type Info

GENERAL ADMISSION grants access to

witness all the exhilarating action and entertainment happening throughout the event
enter giveaways
participate in yard games
test ride our sponsors’ vehicles
enjoy open track time at the Skid Pad with stunt equipment
Arrive at 11 am and leave by 9pm

RACER grants access to

General Admission Ticket Benefits
PLUS eligibility to participate in the Main Track Race – see Racer Information right below
Arrive at 10am and leave by 9pm

Racer Information

RACE DETAILS

You must be registered to race!
Arrive between 9am – 11am to get your chip and registered into the system. Time permitting, take advantage of open track time from 9am – 11am.
During your 15 minute practice time slot, your fastest lap time will determine where you will start in the heat race.
During your heat race time slot, you will start based off your qualifying time and race in a specific class type as a result of your qualifying time. Your heat race finish will determine where you start in the final race.
Depending on the # of racers we will split between PRO/INTERMEDIATE and INTERMEDIATE/BEGINNER for the heat races, this will be based off of your qualifying time, experience level, comfortability, and judges’ discretion.
Top ten finishers of the heat races (classes combined) will move on to the final race.
Modifications to the electrical drivetrain are not allowed and will cause for a disqualification (E-scooters specifically)
Drag Races are for fun, first come first serve, open to registered racers only and there will not be awards for winners (only bragging rights).

REQUIREMENTS

In order to race, you must be present at the racer’s meeting at 11:00 am
You must be 18+ to participate.
You must wear a full face or downhill mountain biking helmet with goggles and chin guard at all times when riding your vehicle, on and off the track.

SAFETY

Full body safety gear strongly encouraged. Minimum gear required to race = helmet, gloves, shoes covering ankles, elbow/knee protection.

Raffle Details

WAYS TO GET TICKETS

Gate Entry = 1 ticket
Visit a vendor tent = 1 ticket
Test ride a vehicle = 2 tickets
Participate in a race (For registered racers only) = 2 tickets

All raffle tickets will be collected and submitted to the main Rider Guide tent at the start line at 6:00 PM. Raffle Prize winners will be drawn at 7:00PM at the Closing ceremony. You must be present to redeem your prize. You are only permitted to win one prize.

Watch as EUC racers go all in to finish first. (EUC only)

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Photos of the Venue

Get a feel for the Apple Valley Speedway! All photos courtesy of Khuong Lam / @s_m_l_s_ on IG/FB

Facebook Group Join to stay updated on details and to connect with others going!

What NOT to Bring

Alcohol (for the sake of everyone’s safety)
Weapons

What You Can Bring

Camping/folding chair(s)
Snacks
Drinks (non-alcoholic)
Cameras to capture the memories
Your PEV! (E-Bike, E-Scooter, ESK8, EUC, Onewheel)

On-Site Repair and Service Center

Thanks to Kinetic PEV we will have the following available for the entirety of the event:

FREE safety & tire pressure checks, help with settings, etc.
DISCOUNTED major repair services at 30% off

Confirmed Test Ride/Show Vehicles

Apollo City 23
Apollo Air 23
Apollo Pro
Vsett 10+
Extreme Bull K6
Transformers GT2
Optimus Prime GoKart Pro
Bumblebee GoKart Pro
Segway F2 Pro
Segway E2 Plus
Segway Max G2
Wolf King GTR
Mantis King GT
SLACK CORE 920R

*More to come!

Safety

You must wear a full face helmet or downhill mountain biking helmet with goggles & chin guard at all times when riding your vehicle, on and off the track.
Minimum safety gear required= helmet, gloves, shoes covering ankles, elbow/knee protection
Fully Body Gear while racing, test riding, and using stunt equipment is highly encouraged.
Your safety is our number one priority!
Racers are required to abide by strict guidelines while on the track.
Helmets must be worn when riding your pEV on the track, in the pits, at the skid pad and in the parking areas.
We will remove any vehicle that is not safe or may cause damage to other racers, vehicles or the track.
For basic safety guidelines click here.
We recommend bringing sunscreen, hats, and water to ensure protection from the heat.
You must be 18+ to race, participate in the community ride, and take certain test rides.

Venue Details

There is a $10 entry fee required by AVS and will be collected by their staff at the gate. You will be required to sign a liability waiver at check-in as well. The speed limit for the parking and pit areas are 5mph and donuts are not permitted in the parking areas. Click here for the red zone.

Will there be food?

La Fiesta Mexican Food Truck will be present from 11am – 8pm. The cost of food is not included in your ticket so please be prepared to purchase.
We highly recommend bringing snacks, water and anything else you may need to stay hydrated and energized!
We will have limited complimentary beverages available from Swoon and the Plug Drink, plus protein bars from GoMacro!