2009 High Point National Weekend Information
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Location: High Point Raceway in
In the early 1970s, enterprising motocross race
promoter Dave Coombs Sr. went on the search for the perfect motocross track. He
had tried a couple of tracks in West Virginia that weren’t big enough, and then
one in Keyser’s Ridge, Maryland, but that track’s rocky soil didn’t find favor
with the riders. In the fall of 1976, he moved his races to
High Point Raceway opened in September ’76, but
the original layout would soon change. Shortly after opening, the Maico factory
team stopped by looking for a place to practice while following the Trans-AMA
Series, and they decided to revamp the track layout to make it more European,
incorporating more hills and off-camber turns. Sylvain Geboers, Adolf Weil, and
Hans Maisch laid down fallen tree branches and built small rock piles to
outline where they should go. In doing so, they created the basic design that
The
But
Here’s a little-known fact: Today, its
commonplace to name stadiums and racetracks after a company in exchange for
sponsorship money. Coombs was ahead of his time, though, and began looking for
a title sponsor as soon as his new track was ready in 1976. At first, it looked
like Hi-Point Racing Products would step up and take the naming rights, but the company decided to pass on the opportunity (for a
reported $500). Coombs was stuck with a bunch of Hi-Point Raceway signs, so he
needed a new name that would require as few changes as possible: thus High
Point Raceway!
The motocross world lost Dave Coombs Sr. on
August 3, 1998, after a long battle with leukemia, but his family and the
Holberts continue to produce the High Point National in his honor. The family
business, MX Sports, is also the driving force behind the AMA Amateur National
Motocross Championships at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch, the Can-Am Grand National
Cross Country Series, the AMA Pro ATVA Series, and now the Lucas Oil AMA Pro
Motocross Championship.
And in a move that would make Big Dave proud,
the first live network television broadcast of an AMA Motocross race will take
place on June 13, 2009, when the High Point National is featured on NBC. The
race will mark the opening round of the Monster Energy Triple Crown of
Motocross, as well as the fourth round of the 2009 Women’s Motocross
Championship.
FEATURED
MOTOCROSS EVENTS
- Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship
- ITP Tires/Moose Racing AMA Pro ATV Motocross
- Loretta Lynn's AMA Amateur Motocross Regional
- PAMX Regional Series
- DC Vet National Championship
- USVMX (US Vintage Motocross)
LOCAL PARTNERS
- Monster Energy
- Centra Bank
- Wiseco
- Vance’s Blues Denim Boutique,
- Madeleine’s Restaurant and Wine Bar,
2008 AMA MOTOCROSS WINNERS
- 450 class: James Stewart (Monster Energy Kawasaki)
- 250 class: Ryan Villopoto (Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki)
SPECIAL
FEATURES
-
Monster Energy Triple Crown Event – Round 1
- 450 Class televised LIVE! on NBC
- 250 Class televised tape-delayed on SPEED
- Women's Motocross Championship – Round 4
- Legends Lap featuring MX stars
from the past
- Vintage Bike Show
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Special Guest:
Craig Morgan to sing National Anthem
- Live Band! 10 Man Push
- Friday: Racer X Fan Fest 4-7 pm, Open Pro Pits
- Friday Night: Pit Bike Race
- Amateur motocross racing Sunday
AMENITIES
- Grandstand seating
- Open Air Festival seating
- Nearly 100% track Viewing from a variety
of vantage points
- Infield Track Viewing via Three Track
Tunnels
- Air Conditioned VIP Suites
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Covered Super
Ticket Viewing Area VIP Viewing Areas with live timing and scoring,
private restrooms, and catering
- Handicap Viewing Area
- Large interactive
- State-of-the-art sound system
- Event Simulcast on FM Radio
- Food and Soft Drink Concessions
- Onsite Free & VIP paid Parking
- Motorcycle Parking
- Handicap Parking
- Easy Entry/Exit
- Onsite Camping
- Potable water for Camper filling
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- No pets national weekend
- Gates closed Midnight to 6 am daily –
please plan accordingly
- Convenient offsite paid parking across
from front gate ($10)
WEEKEND PRO SCHEDULE CLICK HERE
TICKETS
Tickets are available at the gates on race day. We have plenty
of room and do not sell out.
Our ticket fees are through Saturday’s event, no matter what day
you arrive. You are welcome to stay through Sunday, just let us know when you
arrive. We have amateur racing on Sunday and there will be an additional fee.
Bleachers are available, but seating is limited. We have
festival seating, and blankets and lawn chairs are welcome. Feel free to
roam the infield and scout out the racing action from numerous vantage points.
2009 Pricing
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Thursday - Saturday
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Friday -
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Saturday
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(Additional) Sunday
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Saturday
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Adult Admission (12 & Over)
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$50
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$45
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$30
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$15
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Kids Admission (6 thru 11) *
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$35
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$30
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$20
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$10
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Kids 5 and under
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FREE
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FREE
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FREE
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FREE
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Camping
(per vehicle)
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$50
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$40
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$30
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*Racers under the age of 6 pay kids' admission fee.
** Preferred
Camping: Additional $50. Park on Pro Side. Otherwise, all camping is on Side B.
Note: All complimentary passes must be arranged in advance.
HIGH POINT
SUPER TICKET:
Advance
Tickets: Avoid
the Lines!
Advance
tickets will be available soon!
GATE
INFO
GATES
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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OPEN
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4 PM
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6 AM
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6 AM
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6 AM
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CLOSE
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12 PM
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12 PM
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12 PM
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12 PM
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PRO
PIT PASSES
Other than the race track, the Pro Pits are where the action
is. The pits are open to the public on
Friday during Fan Fest at no charge.
Saturday Pro Pit Early entry passes can be purchased at the track.
Pro Pit Passes
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Friday
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Saturday
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Where to Purchase
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FAN FEST
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When to Purchase
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FAN FEST
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7 am - 11 am
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When to Use
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4 pm- 7pm
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9 am - Noon
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Cost
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FREE
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$15
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For
an All-Day Pit Pass, please refer to the Super Ticket information above.
Pro
Pit Rules:
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Alcohol is PROHIBITED in the pro pits.
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Children must be accompanied by an adult pass-holder.
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3.
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You may not access the track at any time.
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4.
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There will be scheduled autograph sessions at various team rigs.
Autographs are only available as scheduled. Autographs are not guaranteed.
Purchase of a pit pass does not guarantee that you will obtain a pro
autograph.
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5.
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Anyone removing or taking an item from a team rig or pit area
without permission will be prosecuted.
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6.
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Entry to the Pro Pits is at your own risk. You are responsible
for your own safety.
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TRACK ADDRESS, SHIPPING & CONTACT INFORMATION
High Point
Raceway O: 304.284.0084
Tim Cotter, Director
tim@mxsports.com
Hours: Friday from 8 am - 5 pm
To request press
credentials, please contact:
Tony Gardea, Media Director
949.365.5750 (office)
949.922.2662 (cell)
tony@mxnationals.com
Adding to the on-track excitement of the 2009 Lucas
Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship and the
Led by singer Lonnie
Park, whose brother-in-laws are professional racers Rodney Smith (5-time GNCC Champion and 1988 Brazilian National
Motocross Champion) and Steve Hatch (former AMA National Enduro Champion), Ten Man Push is quickly becoming a
household name thanks to the feature of their top single “In the Dirt” on VERSUS
Network’s Racer TV. In addition, the
band’s music has been a significant element of the infamous “Nitro Circus”
DVD’s featuring Travis Pastrana and
friends doing logic-defying stunts on their bikes.
After receiving accolades from the Soundoff Awards for the Best Modern Rock CD of 2007, Park, lead guitar player John West,
drummer Nate Horton, and bassist Dave Hoyt have kept the throttle open, playing
for hundreds and thousands of enthusiastic dirt lovers. Their entertaining live show and hard driving
music make listening to the band an addicting experience. For more info about the band, visit www.tenmanpush.com.
RADIO STATION
Please keep your radio tuned to WWMX
88.1 FM (or in that range) for
up-to-date announcements, racing news, interviews and information throughout
the weekend. Although we have a public address system, the best way to
stay tuned is to tune in.
From
Take I-79
south to Exit 1 (
Go east 3
miles to the gate
From
Take I-79
north to PA Exit 1 (
Go east 3
miles to the gate.
From
Take I-70
west to I-68 west
Take I-68
west to I-79 north to PA Exit 1 (
Go east 3
miles to the gate.
Take I-79 north to exit 155 (Star
City/WVU exit)
Follow Route 19 north for about 5.5
miles to Route 100
Turn right onto Route 100 and follow for
3.1 miles
Left onto
Big
From
Take I-79 south to
Exit 1 (
Turn right into
Follow US 19 south to Rt. 100 south
Turn left on Rt. 100 for 3.1 mi
Turn left at
Track is 2 miles on the left
From
Take I-79 north to Exit 155 (WVU exit)
Turn left to US 19 north
Take US 19 north for 5.5 mi. to Rt. 100
Turn right on Rt. 100 for 3.1 mi
Turn left at
Track is 2 miles on the left
Exit Directions:
Truck Route To I-79:
Right out of Gate
Straight on
Right onto Rt. 100 3.1 miles to US 19
For
For
To I-79:
Right out of Gate onto Taylortown Rd. 100 Yds.
Right onto Bald Hill Church Rd. 3 miles
to I-79
Quality Inn 304-599-1680 I-79
S, Exit 155
Best Western 304-599-5399 I-79
S, Exit 155
Hampton Inn 304-599-1200 I-79
Exit 155
Econo-Lodge 304-296-8774 I-79
S, Exit 152
Comfort Inn 304-296-9364 I-79
S to I-68 E, Exit 1
Ramada Inn 304-296-3431 I-79
S to I-68 E, Exit 1
Waterfront Place 304-296-1700 I-79
S to I-68 E, Exit 1
Hotel Morgan 304-292-8200 I-79
S to I-68 E, Exit 1
WEATHER
AIRPORT
Directions to track:
· From Airport take Rt 60E to I-79 south
· Take Exit 1,
· Left off exit, go 3 miles
· Approx. drive time: 1 hr.
WEEKEND RULES
We want you to have a fun and safe
national weekend. Please abide by these simple rules:
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Track Access Policy: The racetrack is OFF LIMITS AT ALL TIMES to all
guests. Guests are not permitted to enter the racetrack for any purpose.
DO NOT STEAL THE BANNERS! Guests are not permitted to take the
banners—THIS IS DANGEROUS, especially when bikes are still on the track.
Parents, you are responsible for
your own children. Please do not let them take banners off the
track. Adults, you should know better. Violators will be
prosecuted. This prohibition will be strictly enforced.
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Search Policy: All vehicles are subject to search at any time. If any
fireworks, glass containers, or other prohibited items are found, you may
remove them from the property yourself, or we will dispose of them for
you. We are not responsible for the safe return of any contraband
removed.
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No fireworks
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No weapons
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No beer kegs or glass containers
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No scaffolding or ladders
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No pit bikes, quads, scooters, golf
carts, etc.
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Quiet time is 11:00 pm nightly. All loud generators must be turned off at this time
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You must wear your wristband at all
times. If you leave the facility, you must have it on in order to
re-enter. This is your gate ticket. Do not take it off.
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Only registered racers and
authorized personnel are permitted on the racetrack. No one is permitted
on the racetrack at night.
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Spectators with disabilities can
stop at the front gate to pick up a special access permit. With the permit,
vehicles can be ridden around the facility. Please use caution while riding
at the facility. 5mph limit.
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Please use our trash receptacles.
If you need trash bags, you can get them from the front gate.
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General Information: Gate 1
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Rider Information: Rider
Registration
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Will Call: Gate 5
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Security: headquartered
Gate 1
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Lost & Found:
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On Site First Aid Location:
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• Hours: 24/7
Friday-Sunday
• Contact: John Kravetsky, Paramedic c: 412.559.4874
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AMATEUR MOTOCROSS RACING: SUNDAY
Registration: Saturday: 7 - 9 pm
Sunday: 7 am
We will run a full amateur motocross
racing program on Sunday on the
legendary
Race Fees: $35/class Award Classes
$50/class Money
Classes: 250 A, Open A, Plus 25 A, Vet A (30+), Plus 40 A
Registration is located at the
All motocross riders must be AMA
members. AMA memberships can be purchased at rider registration for
$39. The membership is good for one year. No District membership required.
Classes:
| AMATEUR | |
| 250 A | 122cc-250cc |
| 250 B | 122cc-250cc |
| 250 C | 122cc-250cc |
| Open A | 122cc-Open |
| Open B | 122cc-Open |
| Open C | 122cc-Open |
| College Boy (14-24) | 122cc-Open |
| Plus 25 A | 122cc-Open |
| Plus 25 B/C | 122cc-Open |
| Vet A (30+) | 122cc-Open |
| Vet B (30+) | 122cc-Open |
| Vet C (30+) | 122cc-Open |
| Plus 40 A | 122cc-Open |
| Plus 40 B/C | 122cc-Open |
| 4-Stroke | 122cc-Open |
| Women | 99-250cc |
| YOUTH | |
| Schoolboy 1 (12-16) | 86-125cc 2-Strk; 75-150cc 4-Strk |
| Min Wheels: Front 19", Rear 16" | |
| Schoolboy 2 (14-16) | 126-250cc 2-Strk or 4-Strk |
| Min 53" Wheel Base | |
| Super Mini 1 (12-15) | 79-112cc 2-Strk; 75-150cc 4-Strk |
| Max Wheels: Front 19", Rear 16" | |
| Super Mini 2 (14-16) | 79-112cc 2-Strk; 75-150cc 4-Strk |
| Max Wheels: Front 19", Rear 16" | |
| 85cc (9-11) | 79-85cc 2-Stroke |
| 85cc (12-13) | 79-85cc 2-Stroke |
| 85cc (9-13) | 79-85cc 2-Stroke |
| 65cc (7-9) | 59-65cc 2-Stroke |
| 65cc (10-11) | 59-65cc 2-Stroke |
| 65cc (7-11) | 59-65cc 2-Stroke |
| 50cc Class 1 | Stock (4-6) Jr. Single Speed Automatic |
| 50cc Class 2 | Stock (7-8) Sr. Single Speed Automatic |
| 50cc Class 3 | Stock (4-8) Single Speed Automatic; Oil Injected |
Practice: 8:30
am
You will be given a practice sticker
at rider registration that allows you onto the track for practice. Attach
it to your helmet. Make sure you get one when you register, otherwise you
will not be permitted on the track.
Race bikes can be ridden at a walking
pace to and from your moto only. Otherwise, there is no pit riding.
Practice Order: Approx. 15-minute sessions (Tentative & weather permitting)
- Two lap late practice if needed
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Moto Order:
The racing schedule will be
determined after registration closes and will be posted at Rider Registration.
Awards:
Awards are given at the rate of one
per three riders, up to 10 in each class. All results will be posted at Rider
Registration.
CAMPING INFORMATION
Overnight camping is available
starting Thursday evening. Sorry, there are no electric or water hook-ups
available.
We will park you as you arrive, in
the next available space, in the area of your choice. You may not save spots for people arriving later. If you want to camp with
someone, please meet them off-site and arrive together.
Camping spaces are no wider than 20’. Spots
will be marked, and there will be an additional charge for camps that sprawl
past the designated area. No campsites, tents or awnings are permitted within
20’ of the motocross track fence.
NO CAMPFIRES!
Due to the large amount of guests and
the size of the rigs, we cannot permit campfires of any kind.
Preferred Camping
Additional $50. Park on Pro Side. Otherwise, all camping will be on Side B.
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THINGS TO DO IN
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- Fans of outdoor activities away
from the motocross track can hit the water at nearby
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- Don’t forget:
HIGH POINT STATS
• First race: May 29, 1977,
with Tony Distefano winning on a Suzuki.
• This will be the 33rd time the gate will drop for an AMA Motocross
National at High Point Raceway.
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Honda: 11
Yamaha: 8
Suzuki: 8
• First time winners at
Damon Bradshaw (1990) and David Vuillemin (2000).
• Ricky Carmichael has won at
• Rick Johnson and Damon
Bradshaw have 4 wins each at
• Ron Lechien has two career motocross wins, including a 1987 win at
• Last win by brand here at
Suzuki: 2007
Honda: 2007
Yamaha: 2001
KTM: 2005
• There have been six brand
sweeps at
Honda: 1986, ’89, ’91 and ’97
Yamaha: 1993
HIGH POINT PAST CHAMPIONS
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250 Class
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450 Class
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(formerly Motocross Lites)
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(formerly Motocross)
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2008
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Ryan Villopoto
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Kaw
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James Stewart
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Kaw
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2007
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Josh Grant
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Hon
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Ricky Carmichael
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Suz
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2006
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Ryan Villopoto
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Kaw
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Ricky Carmichael
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Suz
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2005
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Mike Alessi
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KTM
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Ricky Carmichael
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Suz
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2004
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James Stewart
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Kaw
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Ricky Carmichael
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Hon
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2003
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Mike Brown
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Kaw
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Ricky Carmichael
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Hon
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2002
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Yam
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Ricky Carmichael
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Hon
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2001
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Travis Pastrana
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Suz
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David Vuillemin
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Yam
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2000
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Kelly Smith
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KTM
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David Vuillemin
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Yam
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1999
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Ricky Carmichael
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Kaw
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Greg Albertyn
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Suz
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1998
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Ricky Carmichael
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Kaw
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Ezra Lusk
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Hon
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1997
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Scott Sheak
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Hon
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Damon Bradshaw
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Hon
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1996
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Kevin Windham
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Kaw
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Jeff Emig
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Kaw
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1995
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Tim Ferry
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Suz
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Doug Henry
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Yam
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1994
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Doug Henry
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Hon
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Mike Kiedrowski
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Kaw
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1993
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Jeff Emig
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Yam
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Damon Bradshaw
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Yam
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1992
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Jeff Emig
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Yam
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Damon Bradshaw
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Yam
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1991
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Brian Swink
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Hon
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Jeff Stanton
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Hon
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1990
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Jean-Michel Bayle
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Hon
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Damon Bradshaw
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Yam
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1989
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George Holland
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Hon
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Jeff Stanton
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Hon
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1988
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Guy Cooper
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Suz
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Rick Johnson
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Hon
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1987
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Micky Dymond
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Hon
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Ron Lechien
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Kaw
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1986
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Micky Dymond
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Hon
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Rick Johnson
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Hon
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1985
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Erik Kehoe
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Suz
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Jeff Ward
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Kaw
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1984
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Jeff Ward
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Kaw
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Rick Johnson
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Hon
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1983
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Mark Barnett
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Suz
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Bob Hannah
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Hon
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1982
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Rick Johnson
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Hon
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1981
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Kent Howerton
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Suz
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1980
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Kent Howerton
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Suz
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1979
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Kent Howerton
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Suz
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1978
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Jim Ellis
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Hon
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500 Class
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1985
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David Bailey
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Hon
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1984
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David Bailey
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Hon
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1983
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Danny Chandler
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Hon
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1982
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Darrell Shultz
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Hon
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1981
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Broc Glover
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Yam
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1980
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Chuck Sun
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Hon
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1979
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Gaylon Mosier
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Kaw
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1978
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Rick Burgett
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Yam
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POST-EVENT INFORMATION:
Pro Results will be posted after the
event at www.allisports.com
Event souvenirs: T-shirts, hats,
etc.: Can be purchased at event
Or visit www.mototees.com.
Have Fun, Be Safe, and We’ll See you at the Races!
The
Coombs Family