Archive for the ‘Track News’ Category

Sarasota BMX on TV

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011

A local film crew came out to Sarasota BMX a few weeks ago to film a story for their newscasts. For those in the area, the footage will be shown at the following times: Will air on WEDU-TV Thursday, February 24 – 8pm Friday, February 25 – 8pm Sunday, February 27 – 2pm Monday, February 28 [...]


BMX Loses Dear Friend, Billy Flynn Sr.

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011

As you may have heard, Cape Coral BMX and Team Ripxx lost a very near and dear friend yesterday, Billy Flynn Sr.


Virtual Tour of Thrifty Acres Indoor BMX

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

VIRTUAL TOUR OF THRIFTY ACRES INDOOR BMX Contact info for the virtual tour if you want to have it done your track: Les Surface J. Swanson & Co. LLC 616-403-4129 Upcoming events at Thrifty Acres Indoor: Thrifty Acres Winter Jacket Series: Event 1 Feb. 25-26, Event 2 March 19-20, Finals April 16. Thrifty Acres Think [...]


Fountain City BMX Wins ProGate Equipment at Congress

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

Every track operator needs new equipment. Jimmy Rempkowski, from Fountain City BMX in Alabama, is one of those guys. And today he is the proud owner of a new ProGate air ram system and FRL valued at over $1,100. ProGate sponsored a raffle for this valuable prize at the 2011 NBL Competition Congress. ProGate brings [...]


Santa Maria BMX Featured in Newspaper

Wednesday, February 16th, 2011

Santa Maria BMX was recently featured in their local paper.


Television Story Being Filmed at Sarasota BMX

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011

WEDU aims to deliver community news from a more introspective angle. Instead of pressing for extreme stunts or hoping to witness a crash, Public Broadcasting will be focusing more on the culture of our sport. This is where your help is needed. Let’s show the camera’s who we are. Let’s give them a packed race [...]


Big Changes at Chehaw BMX

Monday, January 31st, 2011

Chehaw BMX in Albany, Georgia is proud to announce the start of construction of its new registration and concession building. The $20,000+ facility will add to the already family-friendly park that includes a full hook-up campground, five miles of mountain bike trails, a one hundred-plus animal zoo and play park all within walking distance of the BMX track. [...]


Battle of the Bay Race Report 1/29/2011

Monday, January 31st, 2011

BATTLE OF THE BAY RACE REPORT TAMPA, FLORIDA JANUARY 29, 2011 Riders were in top condition as they converged on Tampa BMX for race 2 of the 2011 Battle of the Bay Race Series. Unlike the high winds and low temperatures of the previous race this day was shaping up to be perfect for these [...]


Rock Island Indoor Webcast

Thursday, January 27th, 2011

Rock Island Indoor BMX has turned back the clock with their new indoor track featuring wooden jumps on a concrete surface. The scene brings back memories of the early days of BMX racing when this sort of racing was common. Check out a video of their first practice here. Keep your eye out for more [...]


Battle of the Bay Race Report

Monday, January 24th, 2011

RACING REPORT FROM THE 2011 BATTLE OF THE BAY January 22, 2011, Riverview Florida 161 riders from Tampa BMX, USA BMX and St. Pete BMX converged on USA BMX in Riverview Florida to kick off the inaugural race of the Battle of the Bay. Cold and blustery weather didn’t keep these BMX’ers away from the [...]