Loup 2 Loup Race
Get Your Speed On
The Loup 2 Loup (L2L) open road race is held on the Thursday prior to the SORC. The L2L course is comprised of a north and south leg between Halsey and Purdum, Nebraska, of approximately 21 miles. The rules of the SORC apply to the L2L with the speed classes designated as follows:
- 110 mph Class Tech Speed: 140 mph. Must meet the requirements of the 120 class in the SORC.
- 105 mph Class Tech Speed: 140 mph. Must meet the requirements of the 115 class in the SORC.
- 100 mph Class Tech Speed: 135 mph. Must meet the requirements of the 110 class in the SORC.
- 95 mph Class Tech Speed: 125 mph. Must meet the requirements of the 105 class in the SORC.
- 90 mph Class* Tech Speed: 110 mph. Must meet the requirements of the 100 class in the SORC.
- 85 mph Class Tech Speed: 110 mph. Must meet the requirements of the 95 class in the SORC.
- 80 mph Class Tech Speed: 110 mph. Must meet the requirements of the 95 class in the SORC.
All entrants of the SORC are eligible to enter the Loup 2 Loup. The Loup 2 Loup is also open to qualified entrants who want to enter the L2L event only.
*First time L2L entrant maximum speed class.
Tuesday | August 8, 2023
Activity
Time
Place
Tech Inspection for Loup 2 Loup
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Robbi Smith Shop, West of Arnold*
*Robbi Smith Shop located West of Arnold, first drive after the river bridge on south side of highway, watch for signs.
Wednesday | August 9, 2023
Activity
Time
Place
Registration for Loup 2 Loup
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Arnold Community Center
Tech Inspection for Loup 2 Loup
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM**
Robbi Smith Shop, West of Arnold*
Loup 2 Loup Drivers’ Meeting—MANDATORY
7:00 PM
Sandhills High School, Dunning
*Robbi Smith Shop located West of Arnold, first drive after the river bridge on south side of highway, watch for signs.
**Drivers unable to make tech before closing should contact Jeff Preston at 308.870.4442.
Thursday | August 10, 2023
Activity
Time
Place
Loup 2 Loup Volunteer Breakfast
6:30 AM
Halsey Elementary School
Road Closes for Loup 2 Loup
7:30 AM
Halsey
Loup 2 Loup Race
8:30 AM
Halsey
Spectators & Drivers Breakfast
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
UCC Purdum Church
Lunch in Halsey
Following Race
Halsey Community Building
Loup 2 Loup Board Members
Loup 2 Loup Map
Loup 2 Loup Lodging
Loup 2 Loup Official Sponsors
Sandhill Sutton’s/Sandhill Hair Studio
Ag Land
Mustang Restoration
Thomas Livestock
Grocery Kart
Halsey Hillbilly BBQ
Crossroads of the Sandhills
Western Nebraska Bank
Harsh Merchantile
TW Trucking
Clark Trucking
Blaine County Area Foundation
Ewoldt’s Grocery
Security First Bank
Superior Livestock Auction
Travis Shauda/Vitalix Inc.
Rancho Casino Angus
Red Wood Inn
Kennedy Kattle Kompany
Al & Sallie Atkins
Hall & Hall Real Estate
Thomas County Visitors
Monzon, Guerra & Associates
GP Customs, Robert Peinado
NAV OQ Wealth Management
Rodocker Trucking & Construction