A commissioner recounted a recent off‑road racing crash at the Mint 400 in Mexico that resulted in two deaths, one person in critical condition and multiple injuries and urged the Nevada Commission on Off‑Highway Vehicles to consider the state's role in promoting motorsports safety.

Commissioner (S8) described being a first responder at the event and said the crash — which began when a trophy truck accelerated and struck a line of vehicles — underscores the potential for such incidents to cause much greater harm if they occurred in Nevada, particularly in high‑profile locations such as Fremont Street. The commissioner asked whether the commission could draft a safety policy or public statement and suggested working with race promoters to improve crowd and vehicle separation.

Chair and staff (S1, S2) said they would defer to the attorney general and program staff to determine whether the commission has authority to direct race promoters. The chair proposed placing the question on a future agenda so legal staff can provide a formal opinion. Several commissioners referenced prior safety work, including a committee formed after a previous UTV injury, and supported revisiting safety initiatives and sponsoring ‘Stop the Bleed’ training for commissioners and partners.

No formal policy or directive was adopted at the meeting; commissioners instead directed staff to research legal authority and report back, and agreed to consider safety training and outreach at a future meeting.