Best In The Desert (BITD) and Unlimited Off-Road Racing (UNLTD) announced today the formation of a new national points series: the American Off-Road Racing Championship, launching in 2026.

The announcement merges the two desert racing organizations, streamlining competition and delivering greater value to racers and sponsors in the off-road industry, according to series officials.

Additionally, the two organizations will close out the 2025 season together with a combined championship finale at the Laughlin Desert Classic, October 15–19, in Laughlin, Nevada. By consolidating both races, the organizations eliminate scheduling conflicts, reduce logistical strain on teams, and concentrate sponsor exposure, delivering a stronger and more efficient close to the season,  officials from both series said.

The 2026 American Off-Road Racing Championship will feature events drawn from both the BITD and UNLTD calendars. The season will kick off with The Parker 400 in January, with additional dates and locations to be announced in the coming weeks.

The two organizations are actively co-developing a standardized competition framework that includes the following:

• Master Schedule: A unified calendar to eliminate date conflicts, streamline logistics and maximize racer participation.
• Unified Rulebook: A single rulebook, class structure and numbering system to ensure consistency and transparency across all events.
• Standardized Tech Inspection: Unified procedures across all events to simplify prep and reduce friction at race sites.
• Consistent Points System: A shared championship structure that rewards performance across the full season.

For more information, visit unlimitedoffroadracing.com and bitd.com.