October4-5 California - The 3rd Annual Off-Road Expo at the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds in Pomona, California. Hundreds of exhibits and manufacturers midway, parts for sale, custom and race trucks on display, and live entertainment. Free shuttle from the parking lots. For more information, contact: Off-Road Expo, (626) 599-8622, www.offroadexpo.com
17-19 California - The 20th Annual RCD Suspension Superstition 250, an off-road race for trucks, buggies, and motorcycles. The Plaster City course is 30-miles-long and racers make eight laps. For more information, contact: FRT Motorsports, (619) 427-5757, www.fudrace.com
24-26 Texas - Big Bend Bash, a series of daily trail rides held in Terlingua, Texas. For more information, contact: Sports in the Rough, Dept. OR, P.O. Box 717, Ketchum, OK 74349, (800) 556-2801, www.sportsintherough.com
24-26 nevada - The Glitter Gulch Gambol. Hosted by the Southern Nevada Land Cruisers, the event will be staged just south of Mesquite, Nevada, and will consist of two days of trail rides. For more information, contact: Southern Nevada Land Cruisers, jmcjdg@pclv.com
November4-7 nevada - The Annual SEMA Convention in Las Vegas. This industry event showcases all the latest parts from the automotive aftermarket and draws thousands of manufacturers. For more information, contact: SEMA, Dept. OR, P.O. Box 4910, Diamond Bar, CA 91765-0910, (702) 450-7662 ext. 109, www.semashow.com
7-9 California - Panamint Valley Days held near Ridgecrest, California. Runs for all levels with great food and a large raffle. For more information, contact: Ray, (626) 280-0308; Dave and Val, (909) 880-9030
13-16 Mexico - Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 held in Baja, Mexico. For more information, contact: SCORE International, Dept. OR, 23961 Craftsman Rd., Ste. A, Calabasas, CA 91302, (818) 225-8402, www.score-international.com
14-15 new mexico - Mepco/Larry Miller Mopar State Rockcrawling Championship held in Farmington, New Mexico. For more information, contact: (801) 694-2479, eventsites@rockcrawler.org
22-23 Nevada - The Western Desert Championship presented by S.N.O.R.E. and the city of Henderson to be held in Henderson, Nevada. For more information, contact: snorepresident@aol.com
December5-7 Nevada - Showdown in the Desert held in Las Vegas. For more information, contact: Best in the Desert, Dept. OR, 3475 Boulder Hwy., Las Vegas, NV 89121, (702) 457-5775.
6 California - MORE Holiday 200 held in Lucerne Valley, California. For more information, contact: Jim Clements, Dept. OR, P.O. Box 1231, Barstow, CA 92312-1231, (760) 253-4453, jim@moreracing.net
2004January17-18 arizona - The 13th Annual Papago Military Vehicle Show. This event will include a swap meet, an awards ceremony, and an auction of surplus items. The show is sponsored by the Arizona National Guard and the Arizona Military Vehicle Collectors Club. For more information, contact: AMVCC, Dept. OR, P.O. Box 15572, Phoenix, AZ 85060-5572, (602) 840-5019, www.armytrucks.com
February 13-15 Nevada - CA4WDC Convention held in Reno, Nevada. There will be a trade show, a vehicle show, and seminars. For more information, contact: Micke Feddersen, (925) 682-5734, mikefed@ca.astound.net.r more information, contact: AMVCC, Dept. OR, P.O. Box 15572, Phoenix, AZ 85060-5572, (602) 840-5019, www.armytrucks.com.