LAKEPORT – The grandstand arena at Lake County Fair will come alive on Sunday, Sept. 6, with the sights and sounds of tuff truck and tuff ATV racing.

The fair will host the California state racing series finals. All grandstand shows are provided courtesy of Robinson Rancheria Resort and Casino.

Special event contractor WGAS Motorsports, of Cool, Calif., will transform the fairgrounds arena into a specially built off road racetrack consisting of multiple jumps, moguls, and stutter bumps.

“This is the race to win this year. Lakeport is the last chance of revenge and bragging rights for tuff truck races in the state of California,” said WGAS Motorsports representative John Borba said.

Added fair Chief Executive Officer Richard Persons, “We're really excited to host the California State Finals once again. They are always great races.”

Local off road enthusiasts are encouraged to enter their vehicles in the competition. This year's event will also include an ATV (all terrain vehicle) class for quadcycles. Tuff truck and ATV competitors will race one at a time against the clock for the quickest lap time and their share of a $4,000 cash purse.

Entry is open to all street legal trucks, 4x4s, dune buggies and open off road class vehicles. Drivers of trucks and buggies must the 16 years old or over. Quads, three wheelers, and motorcycles are open to all ages.

Each entry receives one driver pass, two crew passes, and a free WGAS Motorsports T-shirt or cap. Advanced entry is available at www.wgasmotorsports.com .

Other events in the grandstand arena the Lake County Invitational Sheep Dog Trials on Thursday evening, the traditional demolition derby on Friday evening, and Mud Bog Races on Saturday evening.

All grandstand shows start at 7:30 pm, and are sponsored by Robinson Rancheria Bingo and Casino. Local participants are also encouraged in the mud bog raceis and the tuff truck races, and entry forms are available at the fairgrounds office.

Regular admission prices for the 2009 Lake County Fair are $8 for adults and $5 for children ages 6 through 11. Admission prices are unchanged since 2007. Children under 6 years old are admitted free everyday.