The Sandhills Open Road Challenge returns to the area this week.
The opening event of S.O.R.C takes place today. The Loup 2 Loup race is comprised of a north and south leg between Halsey and Purdum, Nebraska, of approximately 21 miles. Seven classes are offered with target speeds of 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, and 110 mph.
On Friday, it will be all about speed as participants compete in the 1/2 mile and one mile shootout. The event has become a favorite among drivers and spectators with the format being adopted by several national racing organizations. The current speed record for the one mile is 224.77 mph set in 2009.
On Saturday, it is the event that started it all. The Sandhills Open Road Challenge is an annual 55-mile open road race between Arnold and Dunning. With more than 50 hazards and straits as long as three miles, the course offers a true challenge to drivers in every speed class.
KBBN has been designated as the official “Voice of S.O.R.C”. Live radio coverage of all three main events will be broadcast on KBBN 95.3 FM and on kbbn.com. A live video stream of all three events will be available through sandhillsexpress.com or by going directly to the Sandhills Express Facebook page and the Sandhills Express You Tube Channel.
Projected start times
Loup 2 Loup (8/10) – 8:30 AM
Shootout (8/11) – 8 AM
S.O.R.C (8/12) – 8:30 AM
