12/10/2009, Awards Ceremony details

Supermoto USA NW 2009 Awards Ceremony, Saturday Dec 12 8am
So, what are you doing this Saturday?

Have you ever been to one of those stuffy awards ceremonies where people get all dressed up to sip on some mystery wine and schmooze with some jaw-bone you dont even know?

Or have you ever had to listen to some stuffed sausage gloat as they get an award while you sit there showing everybody your awesome golf clap skills which you've been using to cleverly disguise just how bored out of your skull you really are?


Well, we are putting on a ceremony, but at Supermoto USA NW, thats not the way we roll.

This Saturday, our awards ceremony will involve actually riding your motorcycle, rubbing some elbows, and talking some serious trash.

Yes, we are going to give away awards so expect some clapping, but
more importantly, you will get to ride your motorcycle on an arenacross track exclusively with other supermoto riders.

Your rain tires will work just fine, but if you have a set of knobs they''ll
work just a bit better. And on a special note, we have it that Lee is going to keep the track supermoto friendly.

So plan on coming out to the Evergreen State Fairgrounds this Saturday morning.

If you only want to watch, that's cool -- there's no admission fee. If you want to ride its only $30.

For the riders, you will get 4 hours of seat time and free admission to the arenacross event that afternoon and evening.


Times: December 12, 8 am-noon.
Location: Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Bull Arena
(entry is on the same side as the main entrance for the fairgrounds, but one drive way past).
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9/5/2009, Pacific GP Sept 12/13

The Supermoto USA NW 2009 Series is hitting the home stretch. Our last event at Pacific GP for the 2009 season is setup for Sept 12th and 13th.

As many of you know, the economic crisis has hit pretty much everyone very hard, including our tracks, our sponsors and our promoters. We are asking you to help keep our sport going. We need a show of force to keep all these businesses that help us race to stay viable, so we can continue to race next season.

We are looking at the possibility of adding one final event for October at a new (to us) facility on the dry side of washington. Look for an announcement on monday or tuesday with details either way.

Here is the schedule for the event:
 Saturday: 9/12
9-5pm: Open Practice on south course with dirt section.

Sunday: 9/13
7-9am: Registration
8:45: Riders Meeting
9-10:30 Practice rounds (5 groups, 2 rotations each)
11am: Heat Races
1:30pm Mains

We will be running the entire class list, include Open Quad and Quad Pro.

Pricing: 1. SMUSA Membership recommended, but not required unless season points wanted.
2. Big bike/quad: 1st class: $60, 2nd Class: $30, 3rd class +: $10 3.
Minis/Pee Wee: 1st class: $30, 2nd Class: $30, 3rd class +: $10
4. Pro classes (Bike/Quad) $40 (separate from other entries)
5. Pit pass $10
 

8/19/2009, Round 6 Evergreen Speedway, Monroe WA: Thursday 8/27

Just a quick update on the Monroe round:

1. We will be entering the facility from the "blue" gate. This is the normal back dirt road route around the speedway. Watch for the "Supermoto Pit Area" signs to direct you from the main street.

2. The back gate will be closed at 5pm.

If you have guests/family coming in, make sure they get in before 5pm. Otherwise, they will have to park outside (and pay for it) and also pay for general fair admission (instead of $10 gate fee through us).

If you have any questions, let me know.

The daily schedule remains the same otherwise:

Here is the schedule for the event: 12-1:30 Rider sign up
1:30-3:00 Practice
3:15-4:45 Heat Racing
Break (back gate closed)
5:15-7:00 Amateur Mains
Break
7:30 Pro Quad Main
7:45 Pro Bike Main Break
9:00pm Fireworks

8/12/2009, Round 6 Evergreen Speedway, Monroe WA: Thursday 8/27

The Supermoto USA NW Series switches things up a bit for round 6 of the 2009 season. Thursday August 27th is the opening day of the Evergreen State Fair and we are a big part of the kick off of this event.

Spectators in the grand stands will be able to watch for free. Also, purchasing a pit pass entitles you to free entry to the fair itself! Couple huge crowds with a rider based track layout (we are moving the dirt sections on to some of the pavement), a good time is guaranteed to be had by all.

Since we are never content on track layout, expect us to build a track that mixes in all the elements that makes our sport so much fun to participate in.

Did I mention this is a THURSDAY afternoon/night race? So let the boss know you are coming down with a case of the racing fever!

We are aware that having a Thursday race may cause a few complications for people to get to the track at a certain time, and want to do every thing we can to get you out to this event. If you need us to make special accommodations (like maybe you wont be able to arrive until after practice) please let myself or Lee know  so we can make sure you get taken care of.

Here is the schedule for the event:

12-1:30 Rider sign up
1:30-3:00 Practice
3:15-4:45 Heat Racing
Break
5:15-7:00 Amateur Mains
Break
7:30 Pro Quad Main
7:45 Pro Bike Main Break
9:00pm Fireworks
 

Pricing:
1. SMUSA Membership recommended, but not required unless season points wanted.
2. Big bike/quad: 1st class: $60, 2nd Class: $30, 3rd class +: $10
3. Minis/Pee Wee: 1st class: $30, 2nd Class: $30, 3rd class +: $10
4. Pro classes (Bike/Quad) $40 (seperate from other entries)
5. Pit pass $10

The 2009 Supermoto USA NW/WHR Motorsports Supermoto Challenge is brought to you by I-90 Motorsports. I-90 has some killer deals on wheelsets for just about any bike out there (less than $700!!!). Give them a call.

7/27/2009, Round 5 Pacific GP

The Supermoto USA NW Series train keeps rolling to Pacific GP, Round 5 is the next stop.
August 1st/2nd is the time, the weather will be great and fun will be had by all.

We have classes for everything from pee wees, beginners to pros, knobbies and quads (amateur and pro).

I-90 Motorsports in Issaquah is bringing you our Supermoto USA NW series and the amazing crew at WHR Motorsports will be running the event.

Here is all the details about the event:

Saturday 8/1/2009

9am to 1pm (Morning Practice Session)
1pm to 6pm (Afternoon Practice Session)
Normal PGP Practice rates for Members are $40 for 1/2 day, $60 for whole day.

Non Members typically pay $20 more for practice at PGP. Family members pay 1/2 price for the first child after the first
adult practice fee. We are not 100% sure these last 2 items will be in effect or not for this particular saturday.


Sunday 8/2/2009

7:30-8:30 Registration and tech
8:45 riders meeting
9-11am practice (2 per group)
11:30 heat races
2pm mains

Pricing:
1. No PGP membership required for Sunday racing
2. SMUSA Membership recommended, but not required unless season points wanted.
3. Big bike/quad: 1st class: $60, 2nd Class: $30, 3rd class +: $10
4. Mini's/Pee Wee: 1st class: $30, 2nd Class: $30, 3rd class +: $10
5. Pro classes (Bike/Quad) $40 (separate from other entries)
6. Pit pass $10

Address:
31001 144th Ave SE
Kent, WA 98042

Accommodation options: http://www.pacificgp.com/local-accomodations.html
 

7/7/2009 Spokane 7/18-7/19 Details:

Supermoto USA NW is being brought to Airway Heights (Spokane) through the hard work and dedication of Randy Whitney and KDR Motorsports.  If you have never been there, the Karting facility is an excellent race track with plenty of passing opportunities.  The dirt section will be in the same location as last year.

There is plenty of on site camping. No RV hookups but there are showers.

Saturday Schedule:
Pricing: $25
Gates open 9am.
We will be alternating practice sessions with Karts until dusk.

Sunday Schedule:
Gates Open - 8 am
Practice - 9 - 10:30 am
Riders Mtg 10:45 am
Qualifying - 11:15 am
Heat Races start - 12:15

Randy and crew are looking for volunteer corner workers to help keep the event moving. If you can help, or know someone who can, drop him an email (r.whitney@live.com)

Map of track and directions: http://www.spokanekarting.org/map.html

Here is some video of last years event: (spokane supermoto vet main
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7/6/2009 Evel Knievel Days Details:

http://www.spokanekarting.org/

Supermoto USA NW and WHR Motorsports return to the keynote event of the 2009 Series: Evel Knievel Days in Butte, Montana. July 24-25th, 2009. 

While Butte sounds a long way way, it is well worth the drive.  Want to be on TV?  Want to see your picture possibly in the local news paper?  Want to have thousands (and we mean thousands) of spectators watch you race?

Want to ride your supermoto bike or quad down the street in the parade after practice? Want to have fun racing on the elevator ride of the city streets? This is the event for you.

This is round 4 of the Supermoto USA NW Series.  Grid Order is set by registration order.  Pre-Pregistration is available via XTRM.com at http://www.xtrm.com/web/Promoter/Event/EventInformation.aspx?Apb3KtTK%2bAJAfE4oSCVBGw%3d%3d

Registration closes on July 17th.

Supermoto Specific updates can be found at : http://ekdayssupermoto.com More details on Evel Knievel days as a whole can be found at: http://www.knieveldays.com/

Friday Schedule:
10:45 - 1:45   Practice
1:45 – 3       FMX
3 - 4:30       Practice
4:45 – 5:45    Team Race
6 – 7          EK Loop Parade
7 – 8          FMX

Saturday Schedule:
10 – 11:45    Sign Up
11:45 – 1:45   Practice
2 – 3          FMX Practice
3 – 5          Qualifiers
5 – 7          Amateur Mains
7 – 7:45       Pro Mains
8 – 9          FMX Show

Preliminary Track map: http://www.whrmotorsports.com/ekdays/EKdaystrackmap.jpgWe may be adding one more section of asphalt parking lot, but are not 100% sure yet.

Hotel Information:
Best Western Butte Plaza Inn . 2900 Harrison Ave, Phone 406-494-3500.
There is 25 rooms under WHR Motorsports Rate: $110 for July 23,24,25.

Payout (pays to 10th place):

In other news, the godfather of freestyle (Mike Metzger) is looking for a bike to ride in the Pro Bikes Class. 

If you are willing to let him ride yours, contact Lee (leehcollins@comcast.net).

6/16/2009 June 27/28 Event Details Pacific GP

After 3 years of scheduling races at this track, it's finally happening... Supermoto USA NW comes home to Pacific GP!

The pavement is down, the grass is growing, the dirt section will be completed today.

The surface is perfect for racing, there are passing opportunities everywhere.
This track is everything it's been hyped to be. The experienced WHR Motorsports crew will be running this event and this is the second round of the 2009 Supermoto USA NW Series.

We have classes for everything from pee wees, beginners to pros, knobbies and quads (amateur and pro).

The last step is simple: You showing up to race with all your buddies.

In other exciting news, our series has a new title sponsor: I-90 Motorsports in Issaquah, Wa! I-90 has been sponsoring supermoto riders for the last 8 years, now they are stepping up and supporting the whole series.

Here is all the details about the event:

Saturday 6/27/2009

9am to 1pm (Morning Practice Session)
1pm to 6pm (Afternoon Practice Session)
Normal PGP Practice rates for Members are $40 for 1/2 day, $60 for whole day.

Non Members typically pay $20 more for practice at PGP. Family members pay 1/2 price for the first child after the first
adult practice fee. We are not 100% sure these last 2 items will be in effect or not for this particular saturday.

Sunday 6/28/2009

7:30-8:30 Registration and tech
8:45 riders meeting
9-11am practice (2 per group)
11:30 heat races
2pm mains

Pricing:
1. No PGP membership required for Sunday racing
2. SMUSA Membership recommended, but not required unless season points wanted.
3. Big bike/quad: 1st class: $60, 2nd Class: $30, 3rd class +: $10
4. Mini's/Pee Wee: 1st class: $30, 2nd Class: $30, 3rd class +: $10
5. Pro classes (Bike/Quad) $40 (seperate from other entries)
6. Pit pass $10

Address:
31001 144th Ave SE
Kent, WA 98042

Accommodation options here

 

5/6/2009 Update: Season Schedule released (finally!)

Full SMUSA/WHR Schedule:
May 22 (Practice/Team Race) Evergreen Speedway
May 23 (Round 1) Evergreen Speedway

June 28 Round 2 (practice June 27) Pacific GP

July 19 Round 3 (Practice July 18) Spokane ORV
July 24 (Practice/Team Race) Evel Knievel Days, Butte MT
July 25 Evel Knievel Days, Butte MT *

August 8th (Practice) Pacific GP
August 9th Round 4- Pacific GP
August 27th Round 5 Evergreen Speedway

Sept 12th (Practice) Pacific GP
Sept 13th Round 6- Pacific GP
 

5/2/2009 update:

Friday 5/22 Schedule:
12-6pm: Open Practice
Cost is $40.
Team race following with huge trophies for the 1-3 place teams in each class. Team race will be an additional $15 per rider sign up at event. We will have a Expert/Amateur class and a Amateur/Beg class for the guys that don't want to take on the faster riders.

A supermoto team race is similar to an endurance race, except there are mandatory rider changes at certain intervals. 15 Minutes after the start, the white flag will be shown and all riders must pit for a rider change. 15 minutes later, the process is repeated. Each rider will be on the track for 2 sessions. Teams will be assigned for every rider interested in participating.

Saturday 5/23 schedule :
11:30-1:15 sign up
1:30 practice
3-5pm Qualifiers and LCQ's
5pm: Smaller class mains will be run

approx 7pm: Remaining Mains will be run in between Monster Truck Racing. Pro quad and Pro bike mains will be last in rotation.

Saturday Pit Passes will be required by everyone and you will purchase them at the Pit Entry for $15 Saturday qualifiers will be set up on first come first serve.

There are purses for both Pro Quads and Pro Supermoto bike.

 

All Supermoto USA NW Series classes will be run, including Supermoto quads.