2009 Dunefest - Winchester Bay, Oregon
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Another event that always draws a crowd is the charity auction in which area dealerships and event sponsors donate products to be auctioned off with all the proceeds going to charity. This year a professional auctioneer pumped up the crowd and event sponsors really came through by donating some big items like a full exhaust system from LRD Performance and a complete front end suspension package from iShock. Most of the items sell for less than their retail price so it’s a great opportunity to get a deal on some parts while supporting a good cause.

WGAS Motorports was on hand for a Freestyle Motocross demonstration	Mod Quad Show'n Shine gave owners the opportunity to show off their machines

Racing Action
Whether you prefer to race the clock or a field of other competitors, DuneFest is sure to have a format that’s right for you. Barrel racing kicks things of Friday morning with classes for every age and skill level. This is a popular event for the younger crowd but big bikes and UTV’s are welcome to take a run around the barrels as well. To add a little fun to the race, participants wearing a cowboy hat or other form of western wear could shave three seconds off their final time. The cowboy hats had to be worn over a helmet of course.

The Friday morning Barrel Racing is a popular event for all ages. Western wear adds some more fun to the event	ATV racers prepare for some practice laps after Barrel Racing is done. Sand MX classes rnge from Youth to Pro

As the last few barrel racers made their way around the course, a sea of eager motocrossers began to gather outside of the starting gate to put down some practice laps before the MX racing began. The sand motocross races are quickly growing in popularity and with classes ranging from Youth to Pro everyone is welcome to join. There is even an iron man challenge for those who find the 20 minute moto on a chopped up sandy course a little too easy. One of the most entertaining races of the day was the UTV motocross as nearly every competitor either blew a tire or pulled off due to mechanical issues. One brave soul pitted a Honda Pilot against the bigger UTV’s and actually held his own for the majority of the race.

The drag strip would be a popular spot for riders to test out their machines and race	UTV motocross would end up being one of the most entertaining races of the day

Without a doubt the most popular event of the fest is the drag racing. At any given time throughout the course of the event you will find hundreds of people lining the sides of the drag strip checking out some of the most insane quads from around the country. The drag strip opens Thursday morning of the event for a test and tune session to allow the serious racers an opportunity to fine-tune their machines. Once the racing starts there are multiple classes that contestants can enter including the Thumper Wars, the Banshee Bash and King of the Dunes. There are also classes for UTV’s, sand cars and I even saw a Honda Trail 70 make a run down the drag strip toting a cooler along behind him.