VIRGINIA STATE SERIES RACE #1 RESCHEDULED TO SEPTEMBER 13

The Virginia State Series Qualifier # at NOVA BMX has been rescheduled and will be held on September 13th at NOVA BMX.

VIRGINIA STATE SERIES AND PRO AM ON APRIL 1 CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

The first qualifier of the 2008 Virginia State Series is saturday April 5 at NOVA BMX has been cancelled due to weather. Check the State site for all the details! There will be a PRO AM at each of the State Races this year. Open fee is $25 with 100% payback. Amatuers have to also race in class to enter.

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP NEW RIDER PROGRAM DETAILS

Below are the details for the 2008 Virginia BMX Championship Series New Rider Program:

  • New Rider eligibility applies tany NBL proficiency class based on registration date. Any new riders joining the NBL for the first time in any class or proficiency after April 5, 2008 (the date of the fist State Qualifier) can still qualify for selected VABMX State Series awards listed below. Riders who join the NBL after July 27, 2008 (the date of the last State Qualifier) are not eligible for additional 2008 awards but would be eligible for applicable State Championship Event awards as referenced in that section. Riders whfully qualify in the standard VABMX State Series program will earn awards per the standard section regardless of New Rider status or registration date.
  • New Rider Awards:
    New Riders participating in at least tw(2) State Qualifiers and the State Championship will earn a VABMX State Champion Jersey, a trophy for the series, and a State Number Plate.
  • New Riders participating in only one (1) State Qualifier and the State Championship will earn a trophy for the series and the VABMX State Number Plate. New Riders meeting this level may purchase the State Champion Jersey in the initial Jersey Order.
  • Points will be counted for all races as earned and will contribute towards the State Championship standings as referenced in the Awards section of the 2008 Virginia BMX State Series Program. Keep in mind that New Riders whearn points for one or twState Qualifier races will be ranked behind riders whfully qualify even if their point totals are higher than fully qualified riders.
  • New Riders earning a number from 1 through 15 in their age and proficiency class and meeting all minimum NBL requirements will be invited tthe President's Cup Competition. Other President's Cup information is referenced in the Awards section of the 2008 Virginia BMX State Series Program.
  • New Riders must race in the State Championship Final Event treceive any of the above mentioned items.
  • All State Championship Final Event riders will receive a Trophy of the Day.

WAKEFIELD SKATEPARK TO HAVE A BMX JAM ON APRIL 6

Wakefield Skatepark's Bike Fest 2008 will feature Mike Spinner and Nigel Sylvester of Mirraco. They will be doing a demo and judging the competition there at the park. For more info on the event check this out!

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EVERYBODY WINS THE JERSEY DAY PHOTO CONTEST

Thanks to everyone who wore their jersey on VABMX Jersey Day. And a special thanks to those who sent in photographs of themselves in their jerseys. It was a tough job trying to decide which picture was the coolest, so the VABMX Webmaster decided that they all were the coolest. So each rider who entered will be featured in the montage picture that graces the mighty VABMX site. Look for yourself, but don't blink. You may miss yourself. If you are tired of not blinking, just go to the Jersey Photo Page to see yourself and the others.

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17 Riders Participate in Presidents Cup Race

Virginia had 17 riders that participated in The 2007 President's Cup Race in Columbus Ohio on 12/27 - 12/29.

Virginia Placed 11th and won $200.

Jordan Carl 17+R 5th in Main
Ryan Fricke 6R -
Menardo Simon 14X -
Ghasi Alhasasneh 17+R 2nd in Main
Asher Scott 14R No Main 1st overall
Dan Birmingham 14N 6th in Main
Marshall Higgins 14N 5th in Main
Emileigh Larson 13G 1st in Main
Andrew Townsend 12X 3rd in Main
Kaleb Lochner 8X -
Dominic Thomas 9R 3rd in Main
Ed Scharnhorst 40-44C -
Max Scharnhorst 8R -
James Scharnhorst 5 & Under R -
Eric Hall 30-34N 6th in Main
Ryan Greene 15N 2nd in Main
Jordan Greene 13N -

Congratulations guys and gals!!!

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NEW SLATE OF OFFICERS ANNOUNCED AND 2008 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RACE DATES

At the December 7th meeting, the following slate of state officers and 2008 State Championship Race dates were announced:

2008 Virginia BMX Board
Commissioner - Joel Clark
President - Kelli Townsend
Vice President - Leroy Moses
Secretary - Debbie Larson
Treasurer - Chad Powers
Clerk - Andrea Green

2008 State Qualifiers
NOVA BMX - April 5
Richmond BMX - May 17
Hampton Supertrack - June 14
Winchester BMX - July 26 and 27

Richmond BMX - October 18 "State Final Championship"

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RANDOM GATE PRACTICE AT NOVA CANCELLED for SUN 12/9 and still on (so far) for SUN 12/16 10:00 - NOON. See NOVA WEBPAGE FOR DETAILS!!!

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Fun things are going on at Hampton Supertrack in October:

* "Lock- in" on Oct 6th (if you haven't heard about this yet, check the article on the last one they held in latest BMX TODAY)

Hampton Supertrack lock-in starts at noon Saturday til noon on Sunday. All ages welcome, riders bring tent, sleeping bag, race bikes and race gear. Lunch & Dinner provided on Saturday and Breakfast on Sunday morning. $35 per NBL licensed rider, $25 per rider family discount. Sunday Race fees included! Rider must be accompanied by parent/guardian to sign release form. Any questions please call Kelli Townsend @ 757-303-6631


** VA State Championship Final

October 13th 10 - 12 practice & registration, race at 1 pm
Immediately following the last main, the VA State Banquet will be hosted at HST. Year End Awards will be handed out after dinner. Free camping offered for Saturday night only.... no hook ups

Cost for registration for State Championship Final has been reduced from $40 to $30.


*** Eddie Townsend Memorial Pro/Am

October 20th, 2007 The Eddie Townsend Memorial Pro/Am will be held at Hampton Super Track. Practice & Registration 5 - 6:30pm
Race starts at 7pm
Free camping offered for Saturday night
Any questions please contact Kelli Townsend @ 757-303-6631

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The final qualifying round for the 2007 State Championship Series is in Richmond on Saturday, September 15. Race time is 2:00 and Registration is from 11:00-1:00.

Stop #4 on the Virgina State Championship Series is NOVA BMX on Saturday August 11. Race time is 2:00 with registration from 11:00 - 1:00. Directions can be found at http://www.vabmx.org/tracks.htm. You can download a registration form here. * Electronic pre-payments can be made via Paypal to: tamicas@yahoo.com. All info contained on the above registration form should be put into the Paypal message. E- Registration can be done until 11:59 P.M. on Friday, August 10.*

State Championship Qualifiers @ Winchester July 14 and 15!!!!

Stops #2 and #3 on the Virgina State Championship Series are at Winchester BMX on Saturday and Sunday, July 14th and 15th. Race time is 2:00 with registration from 11:00 - 1:00. Directions can be found at http://www.vabmx.org/tracks.htm

STILE INDUSTRIES CLINICS ARE COMING TO VIRGINIA! Yep! That's right! The Stile Crew will be at a track near you sometime in July! Sharpen your mad skilz at:

  • Hampton Supertrack, Hampton VA on July 23
  • Richmond BMX, Richmond, VA on July 24
  • NOVA BMX, Woodbridge, VA on July 25

Stop #1 on the Virgina State Championship Series is Hampton Supertrack on Saturday May 5th. Race time is 2:00 with registration from 11:00 - 1:00. Directions can be found at http://www.vabmx.org/tracks.htm. You can download a registration form here. * Electronic pre-payments can be made via Paypal to: tamicas@yahoo.com. All info contained on the above registration form should be put into the Paypal message. E- Registration can be done until 11:59 P.M. on Friday, May 4th.*

NBL / UCI Freedom National coming April 27-29 at NOVA BMX in Woodbridge! See all the details @ NOVA BMX or at the NBL Website!

RICHMOND BMX NEEDS YOUR HELP! Track workdays will be Saturday, March 10 and Sunday, March 11. Chack out richmondnmx.com for info!

VABMX Track openings...

Hampton Supertrack opened on February 24th. The rest VABMX tracks will be opening soon! NOVA in Woodbridge opens on Saturday, March 24th; Richmond opens the follwing day, Sunday March 25th and Winchester will open on Saturday, April 7th. See track websites for more information.

The 2007 VABMX State Championship format is now posted on the VABMX State Championship page. Check it out!