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The 6th Annual Vortex National Motocross Championship
will once again be run at Motocross of Marion County.
This event features the veteran racers, but also includes classes for the
veterans of tomorrow. Be a part of this prestigious motocross event.
Motocross stars from the past have been invited to participate.
Open practice on Saturday, February 21, with a Pig
Roast Saturday evening. The Pig Roast is sponsored by
Seminole PowerSports.
Gate Fees are as follows:
Friday /Sat/Sun $25 -
Gates open Friday 5PM
Sat/Sun $20 - Gates open 7am, practice 9am to 2pm, practice
fee $25
Sun $15 - Gates open 6:30am, registration 7am, church service
at 7:30, riders meeting
8:00am, then practice and race immediately following practice
Race Fees:
Expert and Amateur classes $30
+30 $ +40 Pro Classes $50
Growing
Bolder was at the 2008 race and shot some of the action and interviewed
a number of the riders.
Growing Boulder was founded by Marc Middleton to provide a forum to
recognize folks like the "Vet Motocross Racers". Bill Shaffer, and
Andrea Coudriet, former newscaster's from WESH Channel 2, are also
members of the GB organization. Visit Growing Bolder at
www.browingbolder.com, and watch for
the race coverage in the near future.
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Must be a member of AMA and Unlimited Sports
to participate in this series. Both AMA and Unlimited Sports
memberships can be purchased at the track on race day, and the cost is $39
and $20 respectively. Classes will run 3 moto format
beginning on Sat. & Sun. With the exception of the Pro classes and plus
classes marked with an asterisk
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below. Those classes will be a 2 moto format racing on Sun. ONLY.
You must attend all six rounds to be eligible for an award.
Class Structure
50cc Auto Stock
4-6
50cc Auto Stock 7-8
50cc Open
65cc 7-9
65cc 10-11
65cc Open
85cc 7-11
85cc 12-13
85cc 14-15
125cc C
125cc B
125cc A
250/500cc C
250/500cc B
250/500cc A
125 Open
250 Open
85cc Jr Mini 9-13
Super Mini 12-15
125cc Youth 12-15
125cc PRO*
250/500cc PRO*
Plus 25*
Plus 30*
Plus 35*
Plus 40*
Plus 45*
16-24 Age
Four Stroke
Women
Race Day Times
Gates Open 6:00am
Registration 7:00am
Practice 8:00am
Races start right after practice .
Gate Fees
Adult/riders- Fri/Sat/Sun $25 Sat/Sun $20
Sun $20
Non-Rider Under 5 no charge
Entry Fees
Amateur $30
Expert $50
Factory Contingencies
Will be Paid
Amateur Awards v
Trophy/Plaque
30% (Maximum 7)
Expert Awards v
$12, 500 Series Pro Purse
Stay at Holiday Inn,
Ramada Inn, or Fairfield Inn and mention Unlimited Sports for special
room rate.
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This series attracts riders from all over the
Southeastern U.S. Must be a member of AMA and Unlimited Sports
to participate in this series. Both AMA and Unlimited Sports
memberships can be purchased at the track on race day, and the cost is $39
and $15 respectively. Saturday practice is $20.
Times
Gates Open 6:30am
Registration 7:00am
Practice 8:00am
Race immediately after practice
Gate Fees
Adult/Riders $25 for Fri/Sat/Sun
Adult/Riders $20 for Sat/Sun
Adult/Riders $15 for Sun
5 and under no charge
[No Refunds]
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The June
round of the Florida Motocross Series will also include the Annual
Muscular Dystrophy Benefit Auction. The auction will offer a variety
of motorcycle riding gear and accessories, plus many other great items.
Most of the riding gear has been donated by the top MX/SX pro riders, and
is signed by them. Bring a little extra cash for this event, and
join in on the bidding for top riders signed gear and much more. It's a worthy cause, and all proceeds of the auction go to MDA.
With the aid of sponsors and riders, we have raised and sent nearly $100,000
to MDA over the past 14 years.
Gates
open Friday at 5pm, and gates fees are as follows:
Friday, open at 5pm - $25 (Gates
close at 10pm)
Saturday, gates open at 7am -
$20 (Gates close at 10pm)
Sunday - gates open at 6:30am -
$15
Practice on Saturday from 9am -
3pm, cost is $20 per rider.
Race fees are $25 per class for
Amateur classes, and $50 for Pro Money.
NO SATURDAY ONLY - NO REFUNDS
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Florida MX Series
banquet for 2007 awards will be held on Friday, February 15th at
the Hilton Inn Ocala at 3600 Southwest 36th Ave, 352-854-1400 (click
here for directions). Doors open at 6pm, dinner at 7pm
with awards to follow.
Awards banquet
ticket info: $25 per ticket. Please e-mail
dyess733@aol.com
with the amount of guest in your party.
You can send checks to:
Thundersports 167 SW PSL Blvd. Port St Lucie, Fl. 34984 You will be put
on the list, then you can just show up.
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This
series promoted by the Florida Trail Riders. Florida Trail Rider membership is required and can be obtained at the track on race day.
Click
here for further information about FTR.
Gate Fees are as follows:
Friday /Sat/Sun $25
Sat/Sun $20
Sun $15.
Gates open Friday 5PM
Practice $20.
Streit's
Motorsports and MX of Marion County invite you to their FREE
annual Pig Roast on Saturday night. All of those
planning to come to the Pig Roast are encouraged to bring a covered
dish, or some kind of side. The Pig Roast is sponsored by
Streit's Motorsports in Ga
.inesville.
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This is an AMA
sanctioned race and you must be an AMA member. AMA memberships can
be purchased at the track for $39. If you have AMA Armour
insurance, it will be in effect at this race.
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GATES
OPEN
Thursday Early Entry at 12pm
Friday, Feb 29 at 7am (Practice)
Saturday, March 1 at 6:30am
Sunday, March 2 at 6:30am
Gates close at 10pm each night
GATE FEE
$35
$30
$20
$15
Non-Riding kids 6-10 ½ price-Free under 6
No Fri. or Sat. tickets only - No Refunds
RACE ENTRY FEE
$25 per class
$40 for "A" classes (100% payback)
Qualifying Sheets $10 EXTRA
There will be an open practice day on
Friday from 9am to 3pm. Practice fee is
$20 per class. See
below for details.
Classes racing on
Saturday will
be all stock classes, women, and Pee Wee's.
Classes racing on Sunday, will
be all +classes, mod classes, 250 C, 4-stroke, and non-qualifying Pee Wee's.
For classes, rules, and other
information, refer to
www.mxsports.com
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SSQSA is the only Florida
based racing organization that focuses on Quad racing programs.
Two-wheel motorcycle support classes available for Saturday practice and
Sunday races.
Gates
open Friday at 5pm, and gates fees are as follows:
Friday, open at 5pm - $25 (Gates
close at 10pm)
Saturday
(practice) - gates open at 7am -
$20 (Gates close at 10pm)
Sunday - gates open at 6:30am -
$15
Saturday practice
fee is $20
Sunday race fee is $30 - SSQSA membership is required.
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Open Practice 9am to 3pm (unless
noted below). Gate
fee $5 (when no race is scheduled the following day), and practice fee is
$20. No
overnight parking, unless a race is scheduled the following day.
If there is
a race on Sunday the gate fee for Saturday's practice will be $20, which includes the next days race gate fee of $10.
If you arrive Friday night and wish to camp overnight the weekend gate
fee is $25. There is no
refund on gate fees.
Practice dates subject to change.
v Practice
tied in with race the following day and weekend admission rates apply.
Practice hours 9am - 2pm.
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v All minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian, or have
notarized note designating an adult as guardian with authority
to make medical decisions if necessary.
v All riders must have adequate riding gear, including helmet,
long sleeve jersey or shirt, riding pants or durable jeans, boots,
gloves & goggles. Chest protector and kidney belt recommended.
v No advanced reservations will be taken for the
Motocross Schools. Sign up at the track the morning of the school. Come early because classes will be limited. If you have questions about the Motocross School, you can call Travis Blackburn at
352-812-6640. .