Motorcycle Race at Mint 400

The Mint 400 desert race began in 1967 and included motorcycles and vehicles. Motorcycles were not allowed to enter the 1977 race. Husqvarna won the first race and a Husqvarna Twin Shock, won the last race. Vehicles continue to race the Mint 400, until 1989. Racing was discontinued until 2008. Motorcycles were not included in the new Mint 400. For the first time in 43 years, motorcycles will be allowed to enter the Mint 400. The 2019 race will include vintage class vehicles and vintage class motorcycles, as well as traditional motorcycles and vehicle classes. This is going to be a famous race, motorcycles allowed to enter after 43 years and two separate courses, one for motorcycles and a separate course for vehicles, possibly a first for American desert racing. Motorcycles will be included in the Vegas Strip Parade.