Temporary public land closure in Maricopa County for off-highway vehicle race
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PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management Hassayampa Field Office announces the temporary closure of public lands in Maricopa County for the Vulture Mine Off-Road Challenge official permitted off-highway vehicle race. The dates for the temporary closure will occur February 9-11.
The Vulture Mine Off-Road Challenge races have occurred annually since 2001. The races are widely attended by the local community, local racers, and those interested in future racing careers.
Public safety is a top priority for the BLM, and a temporary closure for this event will provide for the safety of the public and race participants. All public lands located on the interior of the race course, as well as the race course itself, will be temporarily closed to public entry, unless specified otherwise. Maps and information regarding the designated race course and impacted temporary closure area are available at the BLM Hassayampa Field Office located at 21605 N. 7th Ave., in Phoenix.
A Notice of Temporary Closure of Selected Public Lands was published in the Federal Register today. To access this notice, go to https://go.usa.gov/xn7Nj.
For further information, contact Tammy Pike at the Hassayampa Field Office at (623) 580-5500.
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The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.