Salt Lake City — For the second event of the 2025-26 season, Nitrocross is heading back to where it all began: Utah Motorsports Campus. First opened in 2006, Utah Motorsports Campus has hosted a range of different series over the years, from top-level sports car racing to drifting, and motorcycle racing, too. In 2018, the series hosted the Nitro World Games, where Nitrocross was born. A follow-up event was held a year later, before Nitrocross evolved into a full season competition in 2021, with UMC again hosting the season opener. In what will be our fifth visit to UMC, two full Nitrocross Championship Rounds will take place across Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are available for purchase via nitrocrossracing.com or at the UMC Box Office.  Tune in for the official press conference at 3PM MDT on Thursday, October 3, featuring a panel of key Nitrocross personalities. If you wish to ask any questions on behalf of your media outlet, please use this Zoom link during the scheduled broadcast. To attend in person, please email the Public Relations team directly. Fans and the general public can watch on Nitrocross’ Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube channels and on Nitrocross’ official broadcast partner Rumble here. See animated track map here Map of track setup at Utah Motorsports Campus The all-electric Group E category is the headline class, featuring the FC1-X, which is now entering its third season of competition. With around 1,000 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 1.5 seconds, the FC1-X is one of the most capable cars around, delivering intensely close racing. Reigning champion Robin Larsson – who won the first round of this season at Richmond Raceway – is the most recent winner at UMC, and comes into the weekend third in points behind Oliver Eriksson and Fraser McConnell who both took back-to-back podiums at the curtain raiser in Virginia at the beginning of September. Nitrocross 2024-25 Richmond Round 3-4: Group E Entry List* Driver NameVehicle #NationalityTeamRobin Larsson4SWEDRRAndreas Bakkerud13NORDRROliver Eriksson16SWETeam OMSEConner Martell21USAVermont Sports CarViktor Vranckx31BELVMV RacingTanner Foust34USATeam OMSEFraser McConnell35JAMDRR *entry list subject to change New for 2024-25, NEXT EVO is Nitrocross’ top development class, and features the all-new sustainably-fueled FC2 race car. Following a strong debut for the class in Richmond, the championship battle is already generating intrigue, with Mitchell DeJong, a two-time NEXT champion who returned from a seven-year absence away from the track, sharing the spoils in Richmond, while 2023-24 NEXT champion Casper Jansson has a point to prove after a tough start to his season. Nitrocross 2024-25 Richmond Round 3-4: NEXT EVO Entry List* Driver NameVehicle #NationalityTeamMichael Leach9USASET-LOENBROEllis Spiezia11USATeam FarenPatrick Gruszka17USAGreen APUMitchell DeJong24USABAK 40 RacingCasper Jansson36SWEOlsbergs MSELane Vacala55USABAK 40 RacingTommi Hallman87FINSET-LOENBROAlastair Scully191USAGreen APU *entry list subject to change Side-by-Sides are once again attracting a sizable entry list, boasting plenty of star power, with rising NASCAR star Haillie Deegan joining the party alongside three members of the Block family, two-time Baja 1000 winner Terry Madden, and class regulars Travis Pastrana and Kainan Baker. Nitrocross 2024-25 Richmond Round 3-4: Side-By-Sides Entry List* Driver NameVehicle #NationalityKira Block (Sunday only)15USAKory Willis17USAKainan Baker21USALuke Roberts22USACash LeCroy27USAGray Leadbetter28USALucy Block (Saturday only)30USAJacob Rosales31USAMia Chapman37USAHailie Deegan38USAMika Block (Sunday only)82USAJacob Geisendorff93USANate Wessel138USATyler Remmereid143USABanks Hovey (Sunday only)169USATerry Madden (Saturday only)188USATravis Pastrana (Saturday only)199USA *entry list subject to change And finally, fan favorites, the Baja Bugs, are back. They might lack the speed and prestige of the other categories, but they more than make up for that in entertainment value, with some of the closest contests you’re likely to see.  Nitrocross 2024-25 Richmond Round 3-4: Baja Bugs Entry List* Driver NameVehicle #NationalityTim Sletten1103USANick Isenhouer1105USADonny Donovan1107USAScotty Lasater1122USAJim York1141USAGreg Shapiro1142USAKyle Zirkus1153USAAvery Remmereid1194USA *entry list subject to change Championship Stakes: The Nitrocross 2024-25 racing season includes 10 rounds of racing at different venues across North America, with unique tracks featuring a variety of terrains at each location. Salt Lake City is the second stop on the season’s schedule, presenting a unique set of storylines: Those who fared well in the season opener will be keen to keep up that momentum, while those that struggled will need to kickstart their chase for the Ken Block Championship Trophy now while the season’s still young. Festival Event: Nitrocross provides an open paddock layout, immersing fans in an atmosphere where they can experience an exclusive behind-the-scenes view of their favorite drivers and cars. The event offers a full festival experience with various off-track entertainment options, including Nitro Circus freestyle motocross shows, live music, and an extensive activation space featuring a gaming zone, a concession area with diverse food trucks, car displays, crazy carts, free haircuts, and more. Moreover, Nitrocross includes autograph sessions open to all attendees, providing an opportunity for fans to meet the world’s top drivers in person. Club Nitro VIP: For any fans that are interested in an elevated Nitrocross experience, they can indulge in the special amenities available with Club Nitro VIP. This premium package includes access to the exclusive trackside club area, commemorative gear, food and drink, and an up-close experience with our drivers.  How to Watch: Nitrocross is coming to Utah Motorsports Campus (UMC) located just outside of Salt Lake City, Utah for the weekend of Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6, 2024. Tickets are available now at nitrocrossracing.com. You can watch live and free on rumble.com. Wagering on Nitrocross: Nitrocross recently re-signed with ALT Sports Data, enabling global sports betting coverage on some of the world’s top sportsbooks and DFS providers including DraftKings, Bet365, Underdog Fantasy and others. Nitrocross fans can take advantage of exclusive sign-up offers at NXTbets.com/playnx  We always encourage players to gamble safely and responsibly.  Nitrocross press materials suite, with video, photos, and more, available here. To apply for an official media pass, fill out the accreditation application here.  ABOUT NITROCROSS Originally launched in 2018 by global action sports icon Travis Pastrana and the limit-pushers of Nitro Circus as Nitro Rallycross, this high-flying motorsport property – home of cars that fly and tracks that thrill – is now Nitrocross. Fusing intuitive short-form competition with the adrenaline rush of action sports, Nitrocross has revolutionized racing. Featuring innovative, purpose-built courses packed with huge jumps and banked turns, Nitrocross creates intense pulse-pounding action. Each event is part of a full standalone series headlined by Group E and the groundbreaking FC1-X, the most dynamic electric race car ever built. At every round, the world’s best drivers are put to the test in a variety of environments as they battle for the prized Ken Block Championship Trophy. Each stop also showcases additional motorsport disciplines along with fun live entertainment to offer fans a full festival experience. Off the track, Nitrocross creates engaging original content, going inside the cockpit and behind the scenes to showcase the strong personalities and compelling stories on the road to the championship.      CONTACT: Yvette Stoffels (Thrill One Sports & Entertainment) // [email protected] Dominik Wilde (Thrill One Sports & Entertainment) // [email protected]  The post Nitrocross heads back to its roots in Utah appeared first on Utah Business.