ADELANTO — Engines will be revving this weekend, and campers are steadily trickling into the desert and parking in and around the Adelanto Motor Plex.

Some have moved into spots they reserved months ago, using yellow caution tape or rope.

Others take special care and are leveling the dirt with a tractor — before staking their territory, according to Dale Karlen, president of the Adelanto Chamber of Commerce.

“I’ve heard that the population of Adelanto doubles or even triples during the event,” said Stephanie Casteel, office manager for the chamber.

Many of the reserved spots are front row seats for the action that will be taking place this weekend, as some 40,000 spectators are expected to crowd the track for the 28th annual Adelanto Grand Prix. More

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