Public riding and driving will be restricted in parts of the Bureau of Land Management’s Fort Sage Off-Highway Vehicle area near Doyle, during the “Fight at the Fort” recreational off-road-vehicle race, set for Friday and Saturday, November 1st and 2nd.
During the event, only race participants will be allowed on the race course bounded by Summers Road on the west, Fort Sage Road on the south, and Cal Neva Road on the east. The race course will be marked with signs and monitored by race officials.
Spectators will be welcome in designated viewing areas that are safe distances from the course.
“We expect approximately 70 competitors, and for safety reasons we must keep casual riders and spectators off the trails while these high speed races are underway,” said Pat Farris, assistant manager for the BLM Eagle Lake Field Office in Susanville.
To reach the Fort Sage Trailhead, take the Laver Crossing Road (just north of Doyle) east from Highway 395. Turn right on Hackstaff Road, then left onto Fort Sage Road. Follow the road about seven miles to the trailhead. The route will be marked with flags and signs.
The races are sponsored by the Valley Off-Road Race Association of California and Nevada, which has a special recreation use permit from the BLM.
The organizers will provide course marshals, and the BLM will provide law enforcement rangers and other staff to help monitor the event and provide information.
For more information, contact Outdoor Recreation Planner Marisa Williams at the BLM office in Susanville, 530-257-0456.
