The California 300 Desert Cleanup presented by Tread Lightly! was a success in its third consecutive year, as off-road enthusiasts help to remove trash from Barstow, California, ahead of the October 2-6 California 300 race. UNLTD Off-Road Racing officials have shared that 12.3 tons of trash (24,600 lbs.) were removed during the recent event, bringing more than 50,000 lbs. of trash pickup in its three-year history.

Events like these are part of the pre-race festivities for all UNLTD events, including the California 300, Parker 400 and BFGoodrich Tires Mint 400. Cleanup events unite the off-road community to take care of any waste illegally dumped in the region, promoting sustainable habits and responsible public land use to improve desert landscapes across the southwestern United States.

For more information, visit thecalifornia300.com.

Photo courtesy of UNLTD Off-Road Racing.