Olympic Medalists
to go head-to-head with NBL National Champions and other top pros from around
the world at the NBL Coyote BMX Nationals, January 17 & 18 in Goodyear, Arizona.
Hilliard, Ohio- January 8,
2009 - Building on the success of last year’s season, NBL BMX continues to grow
in the Southeast and the Coyote Nationals will provide a great opportunity for
Western riders to qualify for the NBL Grands. Amateurs need only 6 National
scores plus the Grands to earn a NBL National number and two of those scores
can come from NBL Regionals. With four more Nationals in the West (Las Vegas and Prunedale),
it’s easier than ever to qualify. NBL awards number plates to all qualified
riders in the Expert, Novice, Rookie, Girls and Cruiser classes at the NBL
Grand National each year. What more do
you need? Here’s 9 reasons to race it!
1. RACE AN AWESOME
TRACK – Estrella Mountain BMX is one of the best tracks
in the country and it even has a sweet Pro Section. See for yourself at www.estrellamountainbmx.com
2. GET TWO NATIONAL
SCORES – Did you know you only need 6 scores plus the NBL Grands to earn a
plate? It’s true! And two of those scores can come from Regional events.
3. ALL BMX LICENSES
ACCEPTED – Not an NBL member yet? That’s okay, we want
to give everyone the opportunity to race. All BMX licenses will be accepted.
4. WIN UGP STUFF –
Win an Open Class and you automatically win a UGP product plus there’s a box
full of random prizes for all open entrants. Make 3 Open mains and qualify for
the UGP Open Championship.
5. WIN SPONSOR PRIZES -
Race both days and you get a chance to win sweet prizes from NBL’s National
Sponsors.
6. OLYMPIC MEDALISTS IN
ATTENDANCE – Watch Gold Medalist, Maris Strombergs, and
Silver Medalist, Mike Day, take on NBL National Champion, Randy Stumpfhauser –
A duel in the desert.
7. FREE SAMPLES AND
CONTESTS – From BAWLS Guarana throughout the weekend.
Yes, they will have G33K B33R stocked and loaded. They’ll be running a few contest too!
8. GET PHOTOGRAPHED
– The race will be covered by BMXWORLD, BMX Plus! and BMX Today Magazines
9. GET AUTOGRAPHED – Get an
autograph from the Olympians and other top professional riders in attendance.
The Coyote National weekend kicks off on Friday, January 16th with the ‘Friday
Nite pre-race for amateurs. Get two National scores by racing the Coyote
Nationals on Saturday and Sunday and you’ll also earn a handful of NBL High
Points. Saturday’s National will be the first Elite series race and you’ll get
to watch as Randy Stumpfhauser and Stephanie Barragan
defend their titles against the Olympic medalists and other top pros. Gold and Silver Medalists, Maris Strombergs
and Mike Day have confirmed their attendance so expect an amazing show.
Estrella Mtn. BMX is located in the city of Goodyear,
only 20 minutes from the Phoenix Int’l Airport
– the best track in Arizona.
Estrella Mountain BMX is just one of more than 150 exciting courses in NBL’s
nationwide network of BMX Tracks and the perfect location for the 2009 NBL
Coyote Nationals. Visit their website at www.estrellamountainbmx.com to
get directions and local information.
