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NBL NEWS »6
National Championship Series » QUaLIfICatIONS & SCOrINgEach rider must have six (6) Series races to qualify. Rookies may participate and are eligible for all the incentive awards but they will not get plated in this series. Requirements for other classes are as follows.
ChaLLENgE (NOVICE)Four (4) of the Six (6) races must be NBL National Championship Series races and two (2) •may be NBL Challenge Championship Series races. In addition, a rider must have three (3) local, races to qualify.
Riders will be scored based upon the best six (6) total scores; two (2) Challenge •Championship Series race may be used for calculating points.
ExpErtSFour (4) of the Six (6) races must be NBL National Championship Series races and two (2) •may be an NBL Challenge Championship Series races.
Riders will be scored based upon the best six (6) total scores and one (1) may be an NBL •Challenge Championship Series race.
SUpErExSix (6) races must be NBL National Championship Series races and NO NBL Challenge •ChampionshipSeriesraceswillbeusedforqualifications.
Riders will be scored based upon the best six (6) total scores and NO NBL Challenge •Championship Series race will be used for calculating points.
SuperEx will race Expert class of same age (year of birth) if not enough to make own class. •SuperEx will be pointed as they cross – Experts will be pointed separately.
» Rookies may participate and are eligible for all the incentive awards but they will not get plated in this series.
» Only the top 25 riders in each class would be permitted to race a plate with 1-25 as their number.
Challenge Championship Series » QUaLIfICatIONS
Each rider must have a total of ten (10) race entries with a minimum of one (1) NBL Challenge •ChampionshipSeriesandfive(5)local,single-pointracestoqualify.
Any other race, ie. local, state, Challenge, or National Championship Series, can be used for •the remaining 4 races to qualify. Riders will receive quad points for Challenge Championship Series races and triple points •for the National Championship Series races. The pre-race at each series will remain a triple local point race. The Regional Championship will continue to count as a qualifying race for the National Championship Series for that current season’s Grands.
» SCOrINgRiders will be scored based upon the best six (6) total scores; however, only one (1) double •point, (1) triple point and one (1) quad point race in calculating their score.
LEap Series » traCk QUaLIfICatIONS
EachTrackmustholdatotaloffifteen(15)racesineachcalendaryeartoqualify. •
State, Challenge, or National Championship Series, can not be used.•
» rIdEr QUaLIfICatIONSEach Rider must race a minimum of eight (8) races at each track during the current season to •qualify for LEAP points under that track.
State, Challenge, and National Championship Series, can will count toward LEAP points at the •track in which it was held.
» SCOrINgRiders will be scored based upon their total scores from each track; the top 10 Rookie, •Challengers, Experts, and Cruisers.
NBL aMatEUr raCE prOgraMS
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November 27-28 Thanksgiving Classic Morristown, TN Elite Open
December 27 President’s Cup Columbus, OH
December 28-29 Christmas Classic Columbus, OH Cat 2 Elite Open
January 29-30 Indy Indoor Indianapolis, IN Cat 3 Elite Open
March 5 NationsTour #1 Primm, NV
March 6 Stateline National Primm, NV Cat 4 Elite Open
March 19-20 Georgia Peach Nationals Peachtree City, GA Cat 2 Elite Open
April 2-3 Roadrunner Nationals Las Cruces, NM Cat 3 Elite Open
April 2-3 Freedom Nationals Petersburg, VA Cat 1 Elite Open
April 23 NationsTour #2 Sarasota, FL
April 24 Easter Classic Sarasota, FL Cat 4 Elite Open
April 30-May 1 Gator Nationals West Palm Beach, FL Cat 3 Elite Open
May 14-15 Dixieland Nationals Clemmons, NC Cat 1 Elite Open
May 14-15 All-American Nationals Fresno, CA Cat 2 Elite Open
May 28-29 Memorial Classic Pottstown, PA Cat 2 Elite Open
June 11-12 Empire Nationals New Paltz, NY Cat 3 Elite Open
June 11-12 SoCal Nationals Lucerne, CA Cat 1 Elite Open
June 25 NationsTour #3 TBA - Midwest
June 26 Midwest National TBA - Midwest Cat 4 Elite Open
July 9 NationsTour #4 Pittsburgh, PA
July 10 Stars N Stripes National Pittsburgh, PA Cat 4 Elite Open
July 16-17 Hoosier Nationals Evansville, IN Cat 1 Elite Open
July 30-31 Great Lakes Nationals Waterford, MI Cat 2 Elite Open
August 13-14 Catskill Mountain Nationals Kingston, NY Cat 1 Elite Open
August 13-14 Golden State Nationals Prunedale, CA Cat 3 Elite Open
September 3-4 Grand National Louisville, KY Cat 4 Elite Open Category 1: Mixed Doubles - The virtual teamsheet will pair every boy with a girl to form “fantasy mixed doubles” teams of a varying number (probably 7 or 8). The winning virtual team will receive a prize of $2000 or almost $300 per rider. Category 2: Team Spectacular - No virtual teamsheets. Top teams will share a bulked-up purse.
The Thanksgiving Classic & ECDV Regional will fall under the New NBL. If you convert your membership at or before those races, you get that race free along with the President’s Cup and the Christmas Classic – a $300 value, FREE!
November 6-7 Emerald Coast Dirt & Vert Fort Walton Beach, FL SE
January 15-16 Virginia Horse Center Lexington, VA NE
February 26-27 Lexington BMX Lexington, SC SE
April 9-10 Virgin Regional BMX Virgin, UT W
April 16-17 Morristown BMX Morristown, TN SE
April 16-17 Winchester BMX Winchester, VA NE
May 7-8 East Moline BMX Speedway East Moline, IL MW
May 7-8 Central Jersey BMX Howell, NJ NE
May 7-8 Nellis BMX Las Vegas, NV W
May 21-22 Waukegan BMX Waukegan, IL MW
May 28-29 Air Time BMX Reedley, CA W
June 4-5 Cleves BMX Cleves, OH MW
June 4-5 Sandy Ridge BMX McDonough, GA SE
June 4-5 Catamount BMX Bennington, VT NE
June 18-19 Columbus BMX Columbus, IN MW
July 2-3 Livermore BMX Livermore, CA W
July 23-24 SE Challenge Championships Pelham, AL SE
July 23-24 NE Challenge Championships Bethel, CT NE
July 23-24 MW Challenge Championships Grand Rapids, MI MW
July 23-24 West Challenge Championships Kernville, CA W
EXPLANATION OF NATIONAL CATEGORIES
The Sunday race (July 24th) after the Challenge Championships will be a bonus National in each region. The race will be run like a normal National with no virtual teamsheets and will count towards the rider’s National qualifying races.
At the root of the new categories is the idea of a “virtual teamsheet”. Every rider at the race will be randomly placed on a team. This team will be separate from normal teams. Each rider will still be scored normally for National points. The virtual team will give every rider in attendance a chance at an additional award of the day.
Category 3: ProAm - The virtual teamsheet will pair every Am regardless of proficiency with a Pro rider. The winning virtual team will split a prize valued at $2000.Category 4: Super ProAm - One-day events held on Sunday after the NationsTour Pro races. Worth double National points. The virtual teamsheet will work the same as at ProAm races but with a $4000 prize.
EXPLANATION OF ELITE OPEN SERIESThe Elite Open Series will be a Pro Series completely separate from the NationsTour races. Elite Open classes will be offered at every National for AA-Elite Men, AA-Elite Women, A-Elite, Masters & SuperEx riders.
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November 27-28 Thanksgiving Classic Morristown, TN
December 27 President’s Cup Columbus, OH
December 28-29 Christmas Classic Columbus, OH Cat 2
January 29-30 Indy Indoor Indianapolis, IN Cat 3
March 5 NationsTour #1 Primm, NV
March 6 Stateline National Primm, NV Cat 4
March 19-20 Georgia Peach Nationals Peachtree City, GA Cat 2
April 2-3 Roadrunner Nationals Las Cruces, NM Cat 3
April 2-3 Freedom Nationals Petersburg, VA Cat 1
April 23 NationsTour #2 Sarasota, FL
April 24 Easter Classic Sarasota, FL Cat 4
April 30-May 1 Gator Nationals West Palm Beach, FL Cat 3
May 14-15 Dixieland Nationals Clemmons, NC Cat 1
May 14-15 All-American Nationals Fresno, CA Cat 2
May 28-29 Memorial Classic Pottstown, PA Cat 2
June 11-12 Empire Nationals New Paltz, NY Cat 3
June 11-12 SoCal Nationals Lucerne, CA Cat 1
June 25 NationsTour #3 TBA - Midwest
June 26 Midwest National TBA - Midwest Cat 4
July 9 NationsTour #4 Pittsburgh, PA
July 10 Stars N Stripes National Pittsburgh, PA Cat 4
July 16-17 Hoosier Nationals Evansville, IN Cat 1
July 30-31 Great Lakes Nationals Waterford, MI Cat 2
August 13-14 Catskill Mountain Nationals Kingston, NY Cat 1
August 13-14 Golden State Nationals Prunedale, CA Cat 3
September 3-4 Grand National Louisville, KY Cat 4
November 6-7 Emerald Coast Dirt & Vert Fort Walton Beach, FL SE
January 15-16 Virginia Horse Center Lexington, VA NE
February 26-27 Lexington BMX Lexington, SC SE
April 9-10 Virgin Regional BMX Virgin, UT W
April 16-17 Morristown BMX Morristown, TN SE
April 16-17 Winchester BMX Winchester, VA NE
May 7-8 East Moline BMX Speedway East Moline, IL MW
May 7-8 Central Jersey BMX Howell, NJ NE
May 7-8 Nellis BMX Las Vegas, NV W
May 21-22 Waukegan BMX Waukegan, IL MW
May 28-29 Air Time BMX Reedley, CA W
June 4-5 Cleves BMX Cleves, OH MW
June 4-5 Sandy Ridge BMX McDonough, GA SE
June 4-5 Catamount BMX Bennington, VT NE
June 18-19 Columbus BMX Columbus, IN MW
July 2-3 Livermore BMX Livermore, CA W
July 23-24 SE Challenge Championships Pelham, AL SE
July 23-24 NE Challenge Championships Bethel, CT NE
July 23-24 MW Challenge Championships Grand Rapids, MI MW
July 23-24 West Challenge Championships Kernville, CA W
The Thanksgiving Classic & ECDV Regional will fall under the New NBL. If you convert your membership at or before those races, you get that race free along with the President’s Cup and the Christmas Classic – a $300 value, FREE!
At the root of the new categories is the idea of a “virtual teamsheet”. Every rider at the race will be randomly placed on a team. This team will be separate from normal teams. Each rider will still be scored normally for National points. The virtual team will give every rider in attendance a chance at an additional award of the day.
The Sunday race (July 24th) after the Challenge Championships will be a bonus National in each region. The race will be run like a normal National with no virtual teamsheets and will count towards the rider’s National qualifying races.
Category 1: Mixed Doubles - The virtual team-sheet will pair every boy with a girl to form “fan-tasy mixed doubles” teams of a varying number (probably 7 or 8). The winning virtual team will receive a prize of $2000 or almost $300 per rider. Category 2: Team Spectacular - No virtual team-sheets. Top teams will share a bulked-up purse.
Category 3: ProAm - The virtual teamsheet will pair every Am regardless of proficiency with a Pro rider. The winning virtual team will split a prize valued at $2000.Category 4: Super ProAm - One-day events held on Sunday after the NationsTour Pro races. Worth double National points. The virtual teamsheet will work the same as at ProAm races but with a $4000 prize.
EXPLANATION OF NATIONAL CATEGORIES
for more information on upcoming events go to
www.nbl.org
IN thIS ISSUE
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» 26-30 fEatUrE INtErVIEw wIth MarIS StrOMBErgSMaris is having a banner year for the Free Agent/Rockstar team. He has clinched the BMX UCI World Championship and he recently received his second NORA Cup just after winning the NBL title. We had a chance to sit down with the champ and talk recently in Las Vegas at Nellis BMX while attending the 2010 Interbike tradeshow.
» 16 rIdEr SpOtLIghtWe asked the top three 6 experts, Andrew Sperano, Landon Garrett and Braydon Cromwell 6 questions. Get to know these talented young racers as they reveal their strengths and weaknesses as well as their favorite dessert.
» 20-25 thE 2010 NBL graNdSThisoneraceisasmeaningfulasitgets.Thisonedefinestheentireseasonforeach and every age and class in BMX. BMX NATION has the full report from Louisville.
» 18 INtErVIEw wIth Matt pOhLkaMpAfter 13 years as an Elite rider “Mr. Consistent” recently announced his decision to retire from the Elite ranks and reclassify to the Elite Masters class. Shortly after the Grandswehadachancetositdownwiththe“Ruckus”tofindoutmore.
» 32-33 INdUStrY prOfILEFromtheirfirstlaunchoftheHPR20tothenewdRreplicaHyperBikeCo.continues to bring innovative products to market. See how a $100 investment and a vision has turned into one of the largest bike manufactures in the world.
Cover Model: Maris StrombergsPhoto: Mike Floyd
IN EVErY ISSUE» 6-7 NBL News
» 12 Road to Glory
» 13 Down in the Dirt
» 14 Champions Corner
» 34-39 Products
» 40-41 NBL Track Directory
» 42-43 From the Fence
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LETTER FROM THE NBL »10
pOp QUIz:How many kids participate in amateur sports in America? A. Five (5) MillionB. Ten (15) MillionC. Twenty Five (25) MillionD. All of the above
When you add that up, that means that 45 Million (that’s right, ‘Million’ with a big capital ‘M’) kids are active in amateur sports each year in Amer-ica. I suppose it should not come as too big a surprise, but in all honesty, I was not expecting the numbers to be so big. That statistic comes
from the National Council of Youth Sports Survey of 2008. What surprised me more was when I looked at a report that Michigan State University did for the President’s Council on Physical Fitness which showed of the total kids involved in amateur sports, only about 20% were in school-based programs. The rest were involved in clubs, leagues and other non-school recreational programs.
Do the math: That means that over 35 Million kids are involved in amateur sports outside of the school. Wow! So how many of those millions of kids are active in BMX racing. Hmm... that number is equally surprising, but not because it’s a high one. Fact is we’re in the tens of thousands column, not the tens of millions column. So what does that tell us. Well, I don’t know about you, but it tells me therearemillionsofkidswhocouldbenefitfromourgreatsport,ifonly they knew about it.
Without fail, when I bring an outsider to take a look at BMX racing for thefirsttime,Igettwoconsistentresponses:1.“Thisisincredible!”or something along those lines, and 2. “Why have I never heard of thisbefore?”Ouch.What’sinterestingisthatthefirstresponseisright on. What hurts is that the second response says it all. Another ‘Oucher’iswheneverIgetsomeofficialformtofilloutit’shardtofindBMX racing listed as a sport. In one instance, I had to go through two pages of double columns with the names of all sorts of sports listed (in small print) only to have to check the very last box on the bottom of the second page:” ___ Other”. It was a shame to have to ‘write in’ BMX racing- especially since this form was from an organization that workedspecificallyinthesportsindustry.
Buthowdidtheother‘major’sportsbecomemajorinthefirstplace?Is it because they are better? More exciting? More interesting? More engaging? More demanding or athletic? I say ‘No’ to all of those. Are you kidding? BMX racing is way more exciting and engaging and ath-letic than football, baseball, basketball or soccer. We know that, but do those other 35 Million kids know that? Again, the answer is ‘No’. So it’s not the sport itself that’s the problem- what our sport suffers from is lack of exposure to the rest of the world.
One of the main goals of the NBL is to grow this sport, and with our grassroots programs, we are aiming to do just that, but it’s time we get this sport out of the backyards and back lots and into the mainstream. Much of the changes we have implemented are geared
towards reaching the unreached. One main change was in the way we do business. No other major amateur sport that I know of charges kids every time they want to play. That one disconnect with the rest of the sports world is major, as most households are of the mindset to pay a fee for the whole season, not pieces of it. I realize this does not translate well to everyone, but with those millions of kids out there comes the exposure and thus the sup-port this sport needs.
We have an amazing sport which everyone from every walk of life can enjoy. It’s not just a family sport, its a family participation sport. And the fact is, that many families in America would gladly get involved given the opportunity, and our goal is to reach them in 2011.
So keep your eyes open for promotions and marketing the likes of which our sport has never seen, as we set out to achieve our goal and extend this opportunity to more children and families than ever before.
See you at the races!
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ROYNUTS »12
rOad tO gLOrY B
MX! It has kept me in good shape health-wise, allowed me to see the world and meet some amazing people. Don’t get me wrong now, I have spent a couple nights in the hospital too because of this darn bike, but those are far and few
between. I’ve seen the world all the while sitting on the seat of a 20-inch bike. Been threw Mexico, Central America, Brazil and up into Canada. I’ve flownacrossthepondstohitupracesinAustraliaandEngland.
Yes, I have traveled a bit racing this BMX thing, and it’s been a lot of fun, fury and just plain madness.
The Road to Glory series of stories will concern the road traveled and the wild happenings along the way. When I’m on the road with my crazy cast of characters (who I know you will grow to love, hate and want to road trip with) the most random things happen. That’s the only way I know how to explain the road. It’s just crazy sometimes.
Are these stories true? I believe they are.
I will tell them just as I remember them. The names of the players, names of the cities and a little sugar to sweeten up. Of course I’ll never let the truth get in the way of a good story, as well. So I’ll let you decide as I try my best to lay out the facts.
Agreatchefwilltellyouthatingredientsforafinedinnerallcometogetherandcomplementeachother, but sometimes after washing, steaming, broiling and boiling some of those ingredients .... well, sometimes something changes, and your dinner doesn’t turn out quite the way you thought it
should. But you cooked it, you ate it and sometimes you even loved it.
That’s how the Road to Glory is. All I do is put the ingredients together, and sometimes we’ll have a feast. Let’s meet the ingredients for this edition of Road to Glory.
Nick Valencia: Nick is painfully honest. He holds no punches. He’s a Nor Cal baller, a track director, a city employee and an all-around rider. He’s a Team USA member and got two seconds at this year’s Grands. Needless to say, he’s pretty legit.
RobertRiofrio:Therewasatimeinhislifewhenhewasthefirsttohitthetrack.Nowadays,Robisa schoolteacher and a bit more on the conservative side as he asks the Lord above for good lanes and better laps. We just roll with it. You see, Rob is smarter than the rest of us and is at times our voice for reason.
Jamie Lilly: She’s won more titles than you have, and she is the host of a TV show. Yes, Jamie has done it all in BMX, and that’s sprinkled with truth.
Myself: An announcer. A rider. A poor choice maker. Handsome. Smart. Debonair. I’m a simple man who likes his bikes like his girl – strong, heavy and even a little dirty. Paint doesn’t have tobepretty,buttheweldsneedtobesolid.Ibelieveifyouneverracedinflats,youjustdon’tunderstand. I believe Bob Tedesco’s shorts were much too short. I live by three rules. Three that don’t break or bend. 1) Brian Foster is the greatest of all time. 2) Linda Dorsey lives in all of us. 3) You can steal my heart, car, wife and children, but please don’t mess with my bike, or we’ll have problems!Ifyouunderstandthoseroadrules,we’llprobablygetalongjustfine–dagnabbit!
Looks like my 750 words are up, so y’all are gonna have to wait till next month for “California to Louisville 2009.”
by Al “Roynuts” Roybal
track dirt » 13
dOwN IN thE dIrt T
he summer sun is fading away and the fall weather has quickly taken effect at most of our tracks across the nation. With the cooler temperatures, the state programs coming to a close, and Thanksgiving just around the corner
will give everyone a quick few weeks to gear up the body & bikes and getting ready for the 2011 National Championship Series. Just a few weeks agothenewnationalchampionswerecrossingthefinishlineinLouisville,KYandthosefreshnew number 1 riders can now head out and defend their titles starting Thanksgiving weekend in Morristown, TN followed by Christmas in Columbus, OH.
The NBL Challenge Series will kick off before the National Championship Series in the Southeast RegionthefirstweekendinNovemberwiththeECDcrewledbyBillMaddeninFortWaltonBeach,FL.AfterthefirstdayofracingonSaturdayeveningEmeraldCoastwillhostaDirtJumpContest with 100% payback for the “stud” class.
Tracks across the U.S. are getting ready to start signing kids up to Join The Nation with All-You-Can-Ride memberships. With 3 levels to choose from and racing starting as low as $99.00 for the year it gives kids a chance to try racing at the local level and makes racing at the national level reachable for hundreds that have missed out on the taste of a national win. Families will save big money so hurry out to your track before January 1 and sign up early to get a $50 gift that includes a cinch bag, a t-shirt, an embroidered hat, a lanyard, a dog-tag, and some ‘Silly Bandz’ custom made in the form of a bike and logo. All of these items will carry the Join The Nation theme and new NBL logo.
ThefirstweekendofOctoberNellisBMXinLasVegas,NVhostedtheNVStateChampionship
andthefollowingweekendtheGoldenStateSerieshadtheirfinalsinLucerneValley,CAintheX-Roads BMX facility. The NBL presence is back in the state of Arizona with Jeff Faunce and his hard working crew getting the new Safford, AZ track ready for racing in the near future. The track hasdualstarthillsandfirst3straightssothenexttimeyourneartheGrahamCountyFairgroundsmake the stop by and check it out.
Air Time BMX is hitting the streets to encourage kids to come out to some fall open houses in a huge recruitment campaign in the central valley of California. Ohio Dreams already has tracks signing up riders for 2011 summer camps so remember to get some info from your local track director. You can check out Ohiodreams.com to learn moreabouttheofficialtrainingcamp of the NBL and future starts clinics in 2011.
If your local track has something great to share with the nation please e-mail the details so your items can make this monthly column. Each month the latest and greatest items happening around the country with the NBL family of tracks will be featured. Please send me a shout at [email protected] and I will help you spread the word about your programs.
by Cody Wilson
» STep 4 keep yOur WeIghT ceNTered ANd uSe yOur legS TO puMp ThrOugh The MIddle Of The juMp.
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cHAMPIon’S coRneR: Lastissueweworkedonlearninghowtomanualonflatground.Ifyou have been practicing, then you have learned one of the most important skills in BMX. This month we are going to take manualing
to the track. Don’t worry, manualing on the track can be a little scarier but it is actually easier because a jump will help you get into the proper form and stay there for the length of the manual. Check out the easy-to-follow steps and pictures from the Ohio Dreams pump track to learn how to manual on the track.By: juSTIN TrAvIS
Startbyfindingasmalltomedium-sizeddoubleorstep-upthathasanicerolltoit.
Approach the jump at a medium speed. If you are going too slow then you won’t make it all the way across.
Keep your body tall and over the center of your bike to start. As your front wheel leaves the top of the lip, lean your shoul-ders and body back and extend your arms. Keeping your arms extended is important because it keeps your body weight towards the back of your bike.
Use your legs to “pull” your rear wheel over the lip by bringing your knees up towards your chest.
Once your rear wheel is over the lip, push your legs down to pump through the jump and gain speed. When your front wheel makes it to the other side of the jump, start to set it down and lean forward so you can pump down the backside for even more speed.
Keeponefingeronyourbrakelevertoslowyourselfdownorhelptobringyourfrontwheeldownifyougetoutofcontrol.Remember,ifyoufeelyourselfflippingoverbackwardsjustjumpoffyourbikeandsafelyrunout.
Practice this until you can manual all the way across the jump, then you can pick up your speed and learn to manual more jumps. Since manualing is faster than pumping, you don’t have to slow down and worry about bouncing if you are going too fast to “regular pump” smoothly.
Learn this skill WITHOUT the use of clip style pedals. Mastering this skill without clips will greatly improve your bike han-dling skills both on and off the track.
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being able to manual smoothly whenever you want is very important to your track speed and being able to go fast and win races. See you at the races!
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Watch the NBL website this month for the video ver-sion of Manualing part one in the Champions Corner video’s brought to you by Action Sport Coaching.
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FavoriteTrack: Derby City, Louisville KYPro: Have 3 can’t choose, Alise Post, Domin-ique Daniels and my man Barry NoblesSubject in School: mathFood: pasta and lobsterDessert: chocolate lava cakeDrink: SpriteSports: Team to Watch: Georgia TechMovie: Transformers
TV Show: SpongeBobBand (or type of music): Hip HopRacing Memory: Winning the 2010 Grand’s, my parents are buying me a dirt bike!!
I would like to thank John Schanewolf of Schanewolf Cycle Sports for giving me the opportunity to ride on his team this year. Also, Thanks to Rob McAllister for giving me the opportunity to ride for the New Factory Black Crown Team in 2011!
rider spottlight »16
What is your local track and how often do you ride there? Peachtree City, GA / a couple of times a month.
What got you interested in BMX in the beginning? When I was 2, I went and watched my cousin, Tyler Knight from FL, at a National in GA. I kept telling my mom and dad all day I want to ride the track and by the end of the day they bought memyfirstbike.Itwasausedbikethatwasfor sale, but it was a race bike.
What about the sport has kept you interested and made you want to continue? Learning new skills and making friends from all over the country.
On the track, what parts of racing have come naturally so far and what parts do you think you need the most work on? Naturally-gates and the rhythm section; need to work on-maunaling and jumping
Andrew SperanoNickname: the terminatorhometown: dallas, gaage (Class): 6 Expert
braydon Cromwell
FavoriteTrack: NBL Grands Louisville KentuckyPro: Olijuwon Davis and Tyshawn CarrSubject in School: MathFood: Salad, I eat really healthy so I stay skinnyDessert: Vanilla Ice CreamDrink: Jarritos lime Mexican soda popSports Team to Watch: Raytown BlueJays Movie: Monsters vs AliensTV Show: Phineas and Ferb
What is your local track and how often do you ride there? Our local track is Raytown, and we race 4 nights a week.
What got you interested in BMX in the beginning? I was riding my bike with no training wheels at 3 yrs old and racing at 4. My dad raced when he was a kid too so he got me into it.
What about the sport has kept you
Nickname: Battlin Braydonhometown: Lee’s Summit MOage (Class): 6 Expert & 8 and under cruiser
interested and made you want to continue? I like to ride and race. There is a big group of kids my age that race here in KC and they are all good, so we got to race each other almost every night. On the track, what parts of racing have come naturally so far and what parts do you think you need the most work on? I can manual and peddle manual really good. I can also jump pretty good but I need to work on passing as I usually start in the spot near the
Nickname: Monkeyhometown: Sarasota, fl.age (Class): 6 Expert
What is your local track and how often do you ride there? Sarasota BMX, 4 times a week
What got you interested in BMX in the beginning? My brother raced, and my dad raced when he was younger...
What about the sport has kept you interested and made you want to continue? Racing, and traveling
On the track, what parts of racing have come naturally so far and what parts do you think you need the most work on? My gates come natural, I work a lot on my pumping and pedaling around the corners....
If I gave you $100 right now, what would you buy with it? video games, monster truck and Bakugons
What is the best advice you’ve received since you started racing? Dominique Daniels-She told me to win the race inmyheadfirstandthengooutandwintherace on the track and Barry Nobles- he always tells me I can do it!
If I gave you $100 right now, what would you buy with it? Buy some parts for my bike.
What is the best advice you’ve received since you started racing? Get pedals anywhere you can...
FavoriteTrack: Okeeheelee, Sarasota, & Derby City BMXPro: My coach Percy Owens, C.J. Mcquire, & Harrison BrittSubject in School: MathFood: TacosDessert: Ice CreamDrink: Water, PropelSports Team to Watch: Alabama Football
Movie: 2010,2009,2008 Florida State high-lights DVD made by Rich M.TV Show: X-GamesBand (or type of music): AC/DC Racing Memory: Winning 2009 National #1Sponsors: Young Guns BMX. com. SSquared. Supercross, Anwers, Fly racing and Dragon wheels
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If I gave you $100 right now, what would you buy with it? I would get my ears pierced and buy some more silly bands
What is the best advice you’ve received since you started racing? Never EVER quit….my dad doesn’t care if I loose but he is not happy if I don’t try
Band (or type of music): Jason DeruloRacing Memory: Going 1-1-1-2 at NBL Grands in 2010. My friend Andrew beat me in the main but, Olijuwon Davis and JonJon Rapp were at thefinishlinewaitingformetotellmegoodjob…I was a little upset to get beat but I loved the track and had fun with my friends so it was okay. Sponsors: I ride for Factory Mike’s Bikes/SX/FLY this year for the other series nationals but they do not do any NBL races….hope the rest of the team will join me for the 2011 season
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BMX Nation: Obviously, a lot of thought must have gone into your big decision. Could you share any of it with our readers? Matt: Yes, this is a big move for me, you know? I’ve been competing in the AA Pro/ Elite class for over 13 years. That’s a long time. To be competitive year in and year out for so long is soooo much physical, emotional and mental work that it really takes its toll and can consume your life. Life is not only BMX. In my opinion, once you get to a certain point, you have to have balance in your life or you will go insane and make it hard on those around you.
BMX Nation:Whohasbeenthemostinfluentialperson in your life (in BMX and outside of it)? Matt: I’ve been very blessed to have a lot of influentialpeopleinmylife.Itwouldbeunfairto just name one. My Mom, Dad, brothers and sistershaveallinfluencedme.Mywife,Jessica,has introduced me to things I never would have even thought about (don’t worry good things!), German Medina, Bill Grad my friends…A lot of people have had a big impact on who I am.
BMX Nation: You have been one of the most consistent Elite riders out there. Are there any particular races that stick out as favorites? Why? Matt: My favorites have always been the Christmas race in Columbus, South Park and the Grands in Louisville. Those three races I just always had fun at. The tracks are usually pretty good and it I just have always gotten a good vibe at those races. My goal was to get a win at least once at each but I came up a little short…I won South Park and got 2nd in Columbus and Louisville. Almost!
BMX Nation: Do you have a favorite year in your career? Which one? Matt: Hmmmmm…to be honest they were all pretty good. 1997 was a good one. That’s when IfinallygotmybreakthroughwininSaltLake.After that I went on a “killing spree” and won a bunch of races and was just on a roll, knowing that I was going to win before I even got to the track for practice on Friday. I know other guys have experienced that, and it’s a pretty good feeling. 1999 was a good one too. A lot of guys wereinthesixfigureclub.Ithinkeveryyearhad something that stood out and I’ll remember forever.
few BMX pros have been as consistent as Matt Pohlkamp. Even fewer have stayed that consistent for nearly a decade and a half. For the bulk of his Elite career, he’s stayed in the top ten, and he’s done this in near isolation, while he quietly trained and honed his skills in Cincinnati, Ohio. Perhaps one of Pohlkamp’s greatest skills is his intense focus on his goal. After making both of his mains at this year’s NBL Grandnational in Louisville, Kentucky, Pohlkamp privately told BMX Nation Magazine of his intension to retire from the Elite ranks and reclassify to the Elite Masters class.
Shortly after the Grands, BMX Nation caught up with the “Ruckus” to find out more.
BMX Nation: You’ve probably raced a thousand different tracks. Do you have a favorite or favorites? Matt: South Park and Louisville.
BMX Nation: Over the course of your time in Elite, do you have a favorite competitor? Which pro did you or do you admire most? Matt: That’s kind of a hard question…I going to be straight up and say that my favorite competitor waseveryriderthatfinishedbehindmeinmyentire 13 years! I really admired the Foster Bros. because they were like big brothers to me. We traveled the world, and they showed me the ropes. The funny thing is I would room with Brian Foster when we were on Schwinn together and it would be 5am on Sunday morning before the race. I’d be all ready to go with my protein/carb shake getting pumped up…doing mental laps, visualizing the win, and I would look over at Brian who was 6’2” and 145lbs soaking wet, just thinking to myself, “There is a really good chance that this dude who looks the complete opposite of what a professional athlete should look like is probably not only going to beat me today, but he is going to wax the rest of the best in the world too, THEN go win the X Games dirt jumping event next week as well”. Dang. God bless him!
BMX Nation: What will you miss most in the Elite class? Matt: Knowing that every guy that is on that gate could win the lap or get last. Knowing that if I have one tiny mistake out of the gate to the firstjumpthattheguynexttomewillcapitalize.These are the best guys on the planet you really have to be on point 100% of the time…To sum all of that up I guess the Elite Men’s class will bring the worst or the best out of you and I think for me it is the latter.
BMX Nation: Who do you see at the head of the Elite in the next few years? Who will be most likelytofilltheshoesofyouandStumpy?Matt: Obviously Maris is pretty dominant right now, but eventually most will catch up. History repeatsitself…firstitwasLevequethenAllierthen Kyle and Warwick. A standard is set and therestwillcatchup.Weseealotof“flashesinthe pan” too, guys who kill it for awhile and then they literally disappear. It depends on the goals
of the individual riders, you know? My goal was/is longevity. I competed and was competitive for 13 years at the highest level. Stumpy too. I don’t necessarily know what his goal was, but I’m sure he accomplished it. Guys who can roll with the punches and come back from adversity, look at the big picture, be patient, not get burned out, and just enjoy what they are doing, those are the guys who will succeed and be remembered.
BMX Nation: Over the course of your career, who has given you the most support? Matt: My family of course. Without the support of loving parents, most of us wouldn’t be doing any of this. My wife, Jessica, is amazing and definitelygotmethroughsomeroughpatchesI don’t know if I could have gotten out of by myself. She is my wife, best bud, shrink, physical therapist, and rock all rolled up into one little blonde-haired hazel-eyed nugget.
BMX Nation: What does a day in the life of the Ruckus look like? Matt: Action packed! AM workout (usually gym), If I have any clients, I do some personal training at Beverly Hills Physical Medicine (shameless plug), make the trek to Hollywood for Class in the early afternoon, track or sprints in the evening and if there is any Celly Smelly work I need to do, I get that done in there as well. Also,
ifthesurfsupyoucanfindmeflailingaroundinthePacific,tryingnottodrown,attachedtoasurfboard. Then usually a late dinner with Jessica. We’ve been on a “TV diet” since March. No TV since March…that’s correct.
BMX Nation:Wheredoyouseeyourselfinfiveyears? What are your next big goals?Matt:Inthenextfiveyears,Iseemyselfasaproud father and killer husband, still racing BMX if time allows it. I love to train and compete. I’m having some success acting and would like to nail downmoreTVandfilmrolesforsure.
BMX Nation: Any thanks?Matt: Many thanks here: Of course the big guy upstairs, my wife Jessica and my family, German Medina, Dusty Wilson, Scott Moreland and the Dan’s Comp crew, Mike Hammond at DiamondBack, Megan and Rob at Maxxis, Jeff atJWBMX,JerryatAlienation,GusatProfile,YoYo and Blick at Oakley, the Birks, KWEG, Phil at ODI, SAB, S&M, Maximus, Kyle Miller and Ryan Wightman, Steve Buddendeck, Sweet Lou, Bill Grad, all the DK boys, Kuwahara, John Paul Rogers, all my riding buds in Ohio, Greg Davis and the NBL for the interview, anybody who I didn’t mention and every single person who has ever cheered for me… It’s been a hell of a ride!
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The blood, sweat, and tears of the 2010 racing season have been invested. Now, the anticipation, hopes, and dreams are all riding on this one race. This one race is as meaningfulasitgets.Thisoneracedefinestheentireseasonforeachandeveryageand class in BMX.
What makes the GRAND National different from any other national? What is meant by Grand National?
Webster’sDictionarydefinesthewordgrand this way, “Having more importance than the others: foremost. Having higher rank than others. Definitive, incontrovertible. Very good, wonderful.” The NBL Grand National in Louisville, Kentucky is certainly all of these and more, and while most would agreewitholdmanWebster,manywouldaddamoreBMXrelateddefinition.
What does the Grands mean to you?“It means a time of achievement and rebuilding. It’s a time to see old friends and a time to make new ones. But mostly, it’s a time of accomplishment,” –Geoff Ssengoba—Masters class rider and co-owner of S-Squared bike company.
“It means a full year’s work and dedication,” –Max Egdorf –Rennen/Intense Factory rider and top 19-26 Expert.
“It means you work hard all season, and it comes down to this final race,” –Jamie Lilly –Elite Women’s class and former national and world number one. “I’m just bummed I couldn’t race it.” (Lilly was injured)
“Not only to me but to many others it means you work your butt off, racing all season to get to the top and, whether you’re in the lead or a few points from the lead, it all comes down to the Grands. And we all know anything can happen at the Grands. You can hit the gate or slip a pedal. You can come home happy with a victory or give it your all, next year. For me, this year, I was in the lead with a nine-point stretch, but I can tell you that I was not comfortable with that. I was more afraid of losing everything I had worked hard for at the Grands, so it was kind of stressful for a few weeks before the Grands,” –CJ McGuire—Factory Intense/Dyna-Pep, top Super Ex rider.
“The Grands meant a lot to me personally this year, because it was the end of my 13 year career as an AA pro/ Elite BMX racer. And to get into both mains at the Grands was just ‘mustard on the hotdog.’ But don’t think the BMX world has seen the last of the Ruckus! I will be mixing it up with the Vets and Masters of our sport for 2011. Yeah buddddddyyy!” –Matt Pohlkamp—Elite Pro—Celly Smelly’s/Dan’s Comp
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Rolling into E.P. Tom Sawyer Park in Louisville, Kentucky several things became immediately evident: the track was dialed, the competition was stacked and had come from not merely all over the states but all over the world, and the weather was nothing short of—well—GRAND. Vendor’s row featured the usual top bike shops, TB Trophies, food vendors, and new product displays that everyone’s come to anticipate and expect at the Grands. What wasn’t usual was the excited discussion about all of the new changes at the NBL. The best in BMX has reinvented itself! Needless to say, the upcoming 2011 season is going to be amazing.
TheNBLrantheProSpectacularaftertheyfinishedthesecond motos of the amateurs. Even during pro warm-ups, excitement abounded. Unadulterated raw speed, mad skills, and gnarly crashes in the pro section had the crowd on their feet and crowding the fences for the best vantage point. EvenbeforethegatedroppedonthefirstmotooftheProSpectacular,thefieldhadbeennarroweddown.ASuperExtitle contender, Logan Collins, went down hard in the second corner. Johnny Culbreth of Addison Bikes hit the ground in the burley pro section so hard he damaged his spleen. But die-hard BMX pros are a resilient bunch. They’ll be back. Count on it.
The 16-29 Open Wheels class is so fast and so full of future Elite riders that they included it in the Pro Spectacular at the Grands. The motos were incredibly deep in talent, but only eightcouldmakeittothefinalshow.Whenthedustsettledon the semis, there were more than few surprises. The gate dropped in the main, and Loebe, Posey, and Hines shot to the front, almost in unison. They rocketed down the second straightwithmereinchesseparatingfirstandthird.Thenthecrowd sucked in a collective breath, as the three leaders crashedinthesecondcorner,andthepackflewby.TannerSebesta took over the point, with Watts and Davis swarming right behind. At the line it was Sebesta, Watts, and Davis in one, two, and three.
The Masters class was a big favorite at the Grands. Louisville’s hometown hero, Tommy 2X4 Board, had the track dialed and looked incredibly fast. Percy Owens, a top contender, was suffering from severe back trouble, but incredibly, he was still riding. Relatively new to the class, Nick Tuttle, had impressed many with his speed and skill. Tim Dinger, Will Murray, Jason Sherrill, Domingos Lammoglia, and Tommy Opincar are some of the most consistent Masters riders out there. Then there was Joey Albright, who looked like the favorite to win the title. The motos and semis weren’t without some serious surprises. Board had a little bad luck in the semi, as did World #1 Marco Dellisola, and they didn’t make it out. Somehow, even with debilitating back trouble, “Spiderman” Percy Owens made it through to the main, perhaps by sheer force of will. When the gate slammed down on the main, Albright shot to the front. Owenswentdownhardonthefirststraight.Albrightrailedthefirstcornerwithagoodlead,butMurraydrewcloser.Downthe third straight, Murray narrowed Albright’s lead even more.
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Through the rhythm section, Murray inched ever closer, but Albright somehow held onto the win. Opincar picked up the third.
The Super Ex motos were just plain intense. In one moto, S & M’s Kyle McCrory went down in the lead in the pro section. Alex Gore saw this while still in the air, but had no time to react. He slammedintoMcCrory’sbike,andthemomentumflippedhimthroughtheairlikeatrapezeartist,and he landed over on the amateur side of the track. Another Super Ex racer, Nick Britt, cased the second set in the pro section and his bike frame disintegrated beneath him. Come main time, everyone knew the race would be incredible. The gate popped on the Super Ex main, and CJ McGuire shot out into the lead, but Weston Pope was on him. Behind Pope, Matt Beatty and RihardsVeidewentdowninthefirstcorner.Popehadtheprosectiondialed,anddrewevenwithMcGuire,butMcGuirecarriedmoremomentumthroughthefinalcorner.Popetriedeverythingtocatch McGuire down the last straight, but he couldn’t. At the line, McGuire won the main and the title. Pope picked up the second, with Alan Hudson in third. Later, McGuire said, “I worked hard for the Grands so it was kind of stressful for a few weeks before the Grands.” So this Grands has meant a title for McGuire and a chance to make it in the Elite class next year. “However my Elite career goes I am happy to have accomplished that (Super Ex title),” he said. “And next year’s Grands is on my mind already.” Weston Pope said, “The Super Ex Grands main was a great race. It’s a cool thing getting to race my 14th grand national going for the Super Ex win at my home track. CJ McGuire is a really good bike rider, and I respect him out there. I gave it my all and came up a bit short of the win. We got really close through the pro section. I took some pedals before the first double where he didn’t and he took some where I didn’t after the second and he pulled from there. I left the Grands pretty happy, but definitely not content. I’m hungry for my first Elite year.”
The lovely ladies of BMX have ratcheted up the level of competition in the past few years. This year,however,theEliteWomenarecrazyfastandskilled.Whenthefieldhadbeenwhittleddowntothefinaleightriders,notmanyweresurprisedtoseethereigningNBL#1,DominiqueDaniels, up there. The Kortman sisters had impressed many, by how they rode in the motos. Both had made the main. After the announcer had the ladies roll out onto the tabletop jump to be introduced, game faces quickly replaced the smiles. They lined up and the starter hit the button. Out of the gate, Daniels snapped hard and grabbed the holeshot. Carr pulled into second, and Keely Kortman made a pass into third. Daniels held onto the lead, with Carr in second, but Alaina Henderson slid by Kortman at the line for the third.
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The Pro Spectacular all came down to the Elite Men, and the main looked like this: the Olympic Gold medalist, World #1, and reigning NBL #1, Maris Strombergs, seemed poised to put yet another title on his ample resume. But the rookie to the Elite Class, Josh Meyers, hashadanincrediblefirstseason,andhefoundhimselfwithinstriking distance of the title. The wild card in the mix was the Swiss rider,YvanLapraz.Hisfirststraightslookedunstoppable.Youcannever count out the Ohio boys, the insanely powerful “Ruckus” and the insanely smooth “Upshizzle.” Tyler Faoro, Tyler Brown, and Afro Bob were in the mix and looking really good. Out of the gate, the Swiss rider, Lapraz snapped like he had the night before when he won the US Open, but this time Strombergs was there and pulled aheadofthepackbetweenthestepandthetabletopinthefirststraight,slicingfromtheoutsidetotheinside.Bythefirstturn,hehadtheclearlead.BrownandMeyerscameoutofthefirstturntrying to catch the two Europeans. Pohlkamp and Upshaw were pinched and dropped back. Lapraz drew closer on the pro section, butStrombergsheldondownthefinalstraight.Attheline,itwas:Stombergs, Lapraz, Brown, Meyers, Faoro, DeWilde, and Upshaw passed Pohlkamp down the last straight for seventh. For the year, Strombergs held onto his title, Meyers picked up the second place, and Tyler Faoro rounded out the podium. Faoro later said, “The competition was very tough, so just making the main felt great. I couldn’t believe Danny C. (Caluag) went down during the qualifiers and wasn’t in the main. He was strong all year, but without him, it meant I had #3 locked up. At main time, I felt the title was out of reach but #2 was possible but unlikely. Most of the heavy hitters from the Elite class were in the main, and I ended up choosing lane 3. During the pro roll out, I could feel the excitement growing. The fans were standing and screaming, and this always gets me pumped. I knew I needed a 1 or 2 and some help to move into the 2 for the year. The gate went down, and I didn’t get the snap I was looking for, but it was decent. I had Ivan Lapraz, but I felt I had control of that. However, I had to contend with Strombergs making his way over from Gate 7. Add to the mix TB316 (Tyler Brown), who had a great run. I needed to get in front of both Lapraz and TB to have a shot, but I got slightly pinched going into the turn. Maris had a clean line around the turn. Lapraz, TB, and I got a little balled up. At that point I found myself without a good line thru the turn. I came out in 4th without the speed I was looking for, moving me back to 5th down the 2nd straight. As we approached the Pro section it looked as Maris had a good lead and the battle was between Tyler Brown and Ivan Lapraz for the 2nd and 3rd position. Although not thrilled, I rode out the rest of the Elite main event knowing I did my best. It was a long tough first season in the Elite class. I guess I should add that it was a really, really tough decision to jump to Elite while leading the single the Super Ex class points but I am so happy now that I did.”
The 35-40 Expert class is loaded with talent, and the main was stacked. When the gate popped, DiPrete and Thompson shot out intothelead.ThompsonpulledDiPretealittledownthefirststraight,butDiPreteheldontosecondthroughthefirstturn.WhileGomezwas trying to catch DiPrete, Meaker nearly caught Gomez. At the line, it was Thompson, DiPrete, Gomez, Meaker, Pfeiffer, Miller, Gustafson, and Bedford. Afterward, DiPrete said, “I had a good gate, but I bobbled the first jump and Jeremy Thompson got ahead, and I followed him around to the finish line.”
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Louisville local, Frank “the Tank” Hoskins, had recently returned home from the Worlds, sporting a W4 on his plate, so most had him pegged to win the tough 26-34 Expert class on his home track. The 26-34 Expert class, however, is nearly as quick as Super Ex. In fact, there are more than a few former Super Ex and at least one or two former Elite riders in there. In the motos, Lance McGuire looked like a favorite to win the main, winning every lap. Hometown hero Hoskins came unclipped inhisfirstmoto,whichmesseduphispointsabit.Thiswasn’ttheonlysurprise.Afewofthemoredominant riders in the motos didn’t make it through to the main. When the gate did fall, “Quick” Nick St.Lawrenceholeshotted.Herocketedthroughthefirstturnfarenoughtoavoidthecontactthathappened behind him, and he widened his lead. Nick Valencia and Garrett Rosh battled for second, with the World #4 Hoskins within striking distance. St. Lawrence put it this way after the race, “Well if you didn’t know, it was only my third race of the season because I went to boot camp for Air Force. I wasn’t in contention for a national number. I just knew if I had a good lap I could win. I had gate 3, so if I had a good start, I knew good things would happen, as soon as the gate dropped, and I was out. As long as I got through the first turn, I figured I’d be golden. Pretty much all went the way I thought it was going to go and with everyone fighting to move up, I raced the track and stretched the lead out and finally after 21 yrs of racing I got a main win at the Grands.”
One of the toughest and probably one of the biggest Expert classes at the Grands was 19-25 Expert. Nearly everyone in the main had at least a moto win going in. Several had perfected their motos.Aftertheeights,quarters,andsemis,thefinaleightrolledintothegate.Rennen/Intense’sMaxEgdorfgotthepopoutofthegate,andpulledharddownthefirststraight.CoryWattsandOlijuwon Davis battled for second. George Costa, the founder and owner of Rennen (Egdorf’s team), put it this way, “He (Egdorf) dominated the entire race start to finish and from an outside gate.”
The main of the 17-18 Experts could likely be similar to the main of Super Ex within the next few years. These guys are crazy fast. Chase Hines is almost always out in front of the pack. As a testament to the skill level of this class, Hines found himself in third in this main. He looked poised to pass,butKJRomeroandTannerSebestaheldhimofftotakefirstandsecond,inthatorder.
Dylan Cooley has been riding with the other Dayton, Ohio superstars: Hootman, Upshaw, and crew, and it shows. In the 14 Expert main, he snapped everyone. Cole Tesar stayed on him, and down the last straight, pulled him only inches before the line. Afterward, Cooley said, “Yeah man, I felt really good the whole weekend. I gave it all I could in the main event, but I came up just a few inches short. Man, I need to give some props up to Cole Tesar. He is such a fast rider, and I’m stoked to race him again in the future. Overall the NBL Grands was an awesome race and the track was
awesome, I Can’t wait until next year. Without the help of my trainer Jeffery Upshaw and my team manager Renato Pistolesi I would never have performed this well at the Grands.” Dylan also added, “This new magazine (BMX Nation) is sick!”
Many of the older cruiser classes are just as fast as the top expert classes. Here are just a few highlights from those.
In the 40-44 Cruiser class, Hyper’s Jud Ciancio led to the second corner, then Rennen’s Randy Bitinaitis slid by and held on to the line. Bitinaitis put it this way, “The main was STACKED! I had gate 4, and Jefferson had 1. He has first straight pull. I was probably in third going into the first turn, but I passed Jud in turn two (for the lead).”
One of the Grands announcers, Weird Al Roybal, has bikes skills to rival his microphone skills, despite being ‘nuttier than squirrel poo,’ and he proved it in the 35-39 Cruiser main event by grabbing a 3rd behind Gomez and Powers.
After a third in class, Chase Hines seemed determined to completely dominate cruiser. He succeeded. In the 17-24 Cruiser class, two went down at the roller, but Hines was already way ahead.Bythelaststraight,hehadatleastafourorfivebikelead,somethingusuallyimpossibletodo at the Grands. Behind Hines, Slavin and Eden led the pack across the line.
In the 30 and Over Open class, Shawn DiPrete snapped the pack, but Louisville local, Tommy 2X4 Board was on him and narrowing DiPrete’s lead. Board, however, ran out of track and DiPrete won. Renato Da Silva grabbed the third.
Whilethefinishofthe2010GrandNationalsignifiedtheendoftheseason,itisironicallyjustthebeginning of the new NBL. Next year promises to be a season like no other, but you can stay up to date on the latest news. It’s as easy as opening your mailbox and reading your new BMX Nation magazine!
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He’s your everyday guy – well, not really. On a regular day, he wakes up, surfs the Net, works out and relishes every moment he gets to lie around the house. But when he’s not chillin’, he’s tearing up the BMX world or winning an Olympic gold medal.
In a candid interview with BMX Nation, Latvia’s Maris Strombergs addresses the future of BMX, how the Olympic Games are helping the sport, why he moved to America and how he feels about taste of chicken on steroids.
Let’s start from the beginning. How did you get started in BMX?I actually got started in 1993. I was like 5 years old. It’s a funny story: My dad’s friend’s son used to ride BMX, and they decided to bring me to the track. I rememberthefirsttimeatthetrackIwascrying,saying,“Comeon,Dad.Thisisnot for me. Just bring me home.” Somehow, after a couple on months, I went to my dad and told him I want to try again, and the rest is history. I have been riding now for like 18 years.
Do you remember your first bike and what it was?I had a really old-school Russian bike. My second bike was a Powerlite. I was a huge Powerlite fan growing up. My idol was Danny Nelson.
Tell us about growing up in the country of Latvia.BMX is still really small back home. We have like 100 to 130 guys racing. A lot of people don’t know how the Latvian guys become so good, and I have no answer. I don’t know either. I think the big reason is my coach. I think he took BMX in Latvia to another level.
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Should we be on the look out for any other Maris Strombergs coming up through the ranks in Latvia?There are a few guys coming up, and hopefully.
You’ve had a lot of interviews in the past. What have the media missed that explains who you are and how you became the champion you are today?I think it is just my work ethic and my coach. Even after winning the Olympics, I am still the same down-to-earth, calm guy. I just love to ride BMX.
Was moving to the United States essential for you to progress in the sport?When I was younger, it was always my dream to move to America and race here. All the top BMX guys live here – the top racers are from America. I got that opportunity after the Olympic Games, when Dale Holmes from Free Agent offered me a contract. So that was my opportunity to move here and prove to myself and my country I can dominate and be a successful rider.
I’ve seen many of your interviews, and you always get asked what you miss most about being away from home, and you always say the food. What makes Latvian food so good?The chicken here is like the chicken on steroids. It just tastes so much differently. The vegetables–everythingisjustdifferent.ThatisalwaysthefirstthingIsay,butofcourseI miss my friends and family as well. But I love it here. The weather – it’s just the perfect place for BMX.
What’s the best part about living in America?The weather, the tracks, BMX, the girls. All together, it’s a really great place.
Speaking of girls, are there any plans for a Mrs. Strombergs anytime soon?No, it’s too early. I am only 23, so I’m going to save that for later.
How has being the first BMX Olympic gold medalist, and the second gold medalist for your country, changed your life? How was it when you went back home after the games?Itwascrazy.Iwas21atthetime,anditwasmyfirstrealexperiencewiththemedia – magazines, TV. It was just too much at once, but now I am kind of used to it. It’s always fun to go back home. People recognize me and ask for my signature. But at the same time, I really enjoy being here because people on the streets don’t know me, so I feel free. It’s just two different things.
Let’s talk about 2010. You’ve had an amazing year so far. What’s next?So far, so good. Next would be the Supercross round in France in a couple of weeks. My next goal is to win the Supercross title.
Where do you see yourself in five years?Hopefully, on top still racing BMX. I’m looking forward to the Olympic Games in 2016. My goal is to race six more years, and then I’ll see what I will do next.
How do you feel the sport is progressing?I think it is getting better, slowly, but getting better. Sponsors are starting to come back, racing on TV, Supercross – it all helps the sport as a whole. All I want to see is the sport grow and get better. That’s all that matters to me.
What could the industry do better?All the sanctions need to step up. It’s tough for me to explain. Me as rider, I did and will always do everything I can to help BMX get bigger and better. NBL has some great ideas for the future, and I am really looking forward to that. I just want to see everyone step up and make this sport the best it can be.
What is your role in the progression?To race as good as I can and be a good role model for the kids coming up in the sport. That’s what I always do: be nice and talk with the young kids and parents to give them advice. I really enjoy that, and as I said before, I will do what it takes to take BMX to another level.
I think that shows, since your autograph line is always huge? The fans love you.Sometimes when the lines are too long, I will miss my practice to make sure I get to meet everyone. I enjoy that.
Does the industry ask for your input?NBL did. I really like NBL’s new boss, Gary Aragon, and his vision. I am really looking forward to next year. As a little kid growing up, I always wanted to win the NBL Grands. I always thought that title was the best thing to win.
What are your strengths?Gate,firststraightandIthinkIamprettystrongmentally,aswell.ItisreallyimportantinBMXtobe able to focus. You have to have your mind ready before the race. I don’t think I am weak in any area. I feel I’m pretty good at everything. I can jump, I can manual, I can peddle fast, and I feel good all the way around the track.
Explain the moment you get in the gate. What’s going through your head?I am always a little bit nervous. I think everyone is. There is a little pressure. I try to stay calm and focusonthegate.Sometimesthegateishalfofthebattle.Thefirstthreepedalsareimportant,especially in Supercross.
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What are your weaknesses?I can’t say that. The other guys will try to take advantage of that. I will keep that a secret.
What is your motivation?I set my goals really high and really want to achieve them. I just want to win everything. That’s my goal, and it keeps me going.
What do the Olympics mean to BMX?Ithinkitisgreatfortheriders,thefansandeveryoneinvolvedinthesport.Irememberthefirsttimethey announced that BMX was going to be an Olympic sport. I was 15 or 16. I was like “cool.” I thought some guy is going to compete for the gold medal. I never thought at that time that I was going to be oneofthoseguys.Slowly,Istartedtotakeitalittlemoreseriouslywithmycoach.AfterIfinishedhighschool, I tried to go to college, and it was really hard to try to do both. My goal became just to get to the Olympic games.
Do you feel it can help bring new riders to local tracks?That is how it should work, and I really believe that. The media have cared more about BMX since it became an Olympic sport, which in turn drives awareness.
If you were not a professional racer, what would you be doing?Probably playing basketball. I am still a huge fan of basketball. When I was a little kid, I used to play basketball, as well. I did BMX and basketball for a while, but I chose to do BMX. I still love basketball. Every day I wake up and go to ESPN.com to check the results.
What would you like to tell today’s young riders?Never give up. I also always tell them to enjoy the sport while you are young as long as you can. And to the parents, I always tell them not to push the kid too hard too early. I think that is the two most important things. As long as you enjoy it, everything else will be alright. The rest will come.
What kind of student were you in school?I was decent. I was an average student.
Is there anything in your life that you would have done differently?Nothing. I am happy where I am now. I tried to do everything right, but if I did something wrong, I learned from it and moved forward.
With all your success, what has been your most unnecessary purchase?Probablymycar.IhaveanAudiQ7SUV.Itwasmyfirstcar,andIgotitwhenIwaslike22.Ialwaystry to spend my money smartly. I am not someone who just blows money. I try to save, and I think about business ideas for the future.
Tell us something about yourself nobody else knows?I am kind of lazy. Not in BMX. Outside of BMX. I just like to stay home and be lazy.
You are known for your work ethic. What does your weekly schedule look like?I usually like to take one day off, and usually it is Monday. And then I train every day. Most of the time twice a day – at the gym, sprints, it could be track. I do road rides, as well. I go to the stadium and do alotofbiometricsstuff.It’sabouttryingtofindthebalancebetweeneverything.
Whom are you looking over your shoulder for?I respect everybody, but right now I think Sam Willoughby and the young kids coming up like Connor
Fields. There are a lot of fast guys.
What does winning the NORA Cup mean to you?It’s a really funny story because I won the NORA Cup last year, as well. When I went to the ceremony, I did not know what it was. I asked my team manager what it was, and he just told me, “Don’t worry, it’s something really good. It would be really cool if you win it.” I was like “alright, sweet.” And after that I did some research online and found out that it is a really big deal. It means a lot to me and my country as well to win the NORA Cup. So it’s kind of like a big deal. It’s my second year in a row winning, and I look forward to being in the mix next year, as well.
The 23-year-old Free Agent rider’s goals are to win everything and that is just what he has done so far in 2010. He has clinched the BMX UCI World Championship, he recently received his second NORA Cup just after winning the NBL title. He’s a winning machine, and his year is not over yet.
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INDUSTRY PROFILE »32
In the late 1980s, the sport of BMX had reached a plateau in both technology and popularity. By 1990, the sport had matured enough to see its early stars come and go. Some riders had spent their entire youth racing BMX, only to settle into an adulthood unrelated to bicycles. This was not going to be the case for a young man named Clay Goldsmid.
In the early ‘90s, Clay’s passion for bicycles still burned, but he knew that even while he was competing successfully as a professional at the national and world levels, he was becoming
a veteran. He began to consider not retirement for himself as an athlete, but the birth of himself as a bicycle company owner. Wanting to bring the sport new vitality through the innovation that the sport had been lacking, he transitioned his energy, redirecting his passions to what would eventually become Hyper Bicycles.
Hyper’s beginnings, like many other companies, were humble to say the least. As it turns out, the tenacity that Clay sharpened as a racer served him well as a businessman. In 1990, with nothing more than a passion for cycling, some innovative ideas and $100 to get things started, Hyper Bicycles was born.
TheHPR20wasthefirstframeHyperdeveloped,featuringadetachablerearendthatallowedaridertochangethefronttriangleoftheframetoachieveacustomfit.Althoughnotmanyoftheseframes were made, they sold quickly and the Hyper dream became reality.
Aroundthissametime,Claystartedtorebuildhispersonalridingtrackthathefirstbuiltin1980.This practice track would become a premier riding spot in the country. The aggressively designed Hyper track has been ridden by most of the top BMX athletes in recent history. Legendary riders such as Eric Carter, Brian Foster, Charles Townsend, Robbie Morales, Todd Corbitt, Travis Pastrana andDonnyRobinsonallhave“sampledthedirt”inMalaga,N.J.In1991,oneofthefirstBMXdirtjumping contests was held at the place the riders had begun to call “Clayground.”
The track was equipped with lights, water, a pumping sound system and some of the most challenging jumps of its time. The Hyper track has seen many rebuilds, but it has remained a place to ride in some shape or form for more than 20 years. Currently, the “Clayground” has been leveled to make way for a bigger and better version that should be completed in the spring of 2011.
The next generation of frames from Hyper was the lightweight, made-in-the-USA 4130 Chromoly Hyper Metro. The momentum for Hyper had begun, and with the launch of the new Metro frame, Clay was looking for a top rider to be the face of the Hyper Race Team. Clay took a chance and called an old friend (and former competitor of his) who had retired from racing to try and convince him to return to BMX. Eric Carter liked where Hyper was headed and agreed to make his comeback as a pro.
In 1993, Eric toured the racing circuit in the Hyper van, one of the early custom-painted race
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vehiclesthesporthadseen.InhisfirstseasonbackinBMX,hewontheNBLProNationalChampionship. The demand for Hyper frames was booming, and for the next few years, Hyper developedandsoldhigh-endframes,includingtheHyperFS,thecompany’sfirstaluminumframe,and the Hyper Boxsters Series of frames.
Hyper had established itself as a top frame builder within the racing community. In early 2001, the opportunity to reach more children and spread Clay’s passion for BMX and cycling presented itself when he met the bike buyer for the mass merchant Toys “R” Us. At this time, Hyper had only manufactured high-end racing products, but the challenge of producing entry-level complete bikes was something Clay knew he couldn’t pass up.
Aftersomehardworkandasteeplearningcurve,HyperplaceditsfirstBMXbikeinToys“R”Us.The company was now growing both in the mass merchants and on the race scene. While building the mass-market business, Hyper never lost focus on its racing roots. In 2003, Hyper teamed up with the No. 1 toy company in the world to form the Hyper/Hot Wheels Team. Under the guidance of Bill Zimmerman, the Hyper/Hot Wheels Team would end up winning back-to-back NBL National Team Titles in 2003 and 2004.
In2005,Hypersolidifieditspositionasakeyplayerinthemassmarketwiththeintroductionofthe innovative Motobike in Walmart stores. The Motobike would become one of the most highly advertised and best-selling bikes at Walmart. As Hyper’s mass-merchant sales continued to grow, so did the demand for race frames, leading to the introduction of the Assault frames, which would become the best selling Hyper frame to date.
In 2008, Team Manager Jud Ciancio was attending the NBL Christmas Classic, where he noticed that Donny “dR” Robinson, one of the most decorated athletes in the history of BMX, was without a sponsor. He made a quick phone call to Clay, and shortly after that call, Donny was the newest memberoftheHyperFactoryTeam.Laterthatsameyear,hequalifiedtorepresenttheUnitedStatesinthefirst-everOlympicBMXrace.Hewouldeventuallystandproudlyonapodiumwithan Olympic bronze medal around his neck. He would continue his winning ways by becoming the World Champion in 2009.
In spite of its successful Olympic debut, the sport of BMX was still declining at the time, and Clay asked himself, “What can I do to help BMX grow?” The answer was clear: use the manufacturing expertise that he had honed during the past 10 years with the mass merchants to develop the most affordable BMX race-ready bike the industry has ever seen.
The dR Replica was born.
The result was a complete, ready-to-race BMX bike for less than $100. Hyper then joined forces with the NBL to offer a free 30 trial membership with every dR bike sold. This collaboration is driving hundreds of new riders to NBL tracks and getting them involved with the great sport of BMX racing.
For 2011, expect to see a new, bigger and better Hyper Race Team competing to win the “new NBL” Team Title. Everyone at Hyper is excited about the changes the NBL has made and is proud to be the title sponsor for the 2011 NBL season.
Hyper has grown from a small frame company to one of the top suppliers of bicycles in the world, but the roots of the company will always be BMX racing. If you know Clay and ask him how he’s doing, he usually responds, “I’m living the dream,” and that just about sums up the history of Hyper Bicycles – a dream come true.
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Morphine Industries t h u M b s u c k e r
d e t a i l s :Top load with 2 piece top plateMade in the USA – This ain’t made in ChinaCNC’d from 6061 T6 heat-treated aluminumMade for 1” steer tubeStandard 5/16-18 bolts for stem bodyStandard 1/4-18 bolts for top plateRider Weight Limit: 100 lbsREACH: 40mmWEIGHT: 5.0 oz
COLORS: Black, Blue, Red
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d e t a i l s : Flangelesslock-onwithanultrathinprofile;Propriety window technology for greater comfort; Classic motocrossstyleknurledonthetopsidewithahalfwafflepattern below; Features a 1 pc alloy end cap for simplicity and safety.
MATERIAL: Super Soft Kraton Single Density RubberLENGTH: 135mmCOLORS: Black
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d e t a i l s : Slider System; Offers fore/aft positioning, Nylon Fiber Base, Slim & Light, Texture Top
MODEL: PlasticSIzE: 210mm (L) * 110mm (W)WEIGHT: 170gCOLORS: Black, Blue, Red, White
DK F l a s h c r a n k s
d e t a i l s : 2-pc race cranks forged from 6061-T6 aluminumandthenCNCmachinedforthefinallookandshape. Features details like a 24mm hollow chromoly spindle is pressed into the drive side arm for a strong simple design, steel pedal bosses pressed into each arm to resist stripping and a dual lip sealed BB with an outboard bearing system for greater reliability. COLORS: Black, White
Hawk Racingb o t t o M b r a c k e t s
Hawk Racing™ bottom brackets have been designed with the Pro Cyclist in mind. Replace your standard bottom bracket with a new generation bottom bracket that is 10% lighter than ceramic products and takes up to 80% less energythanthenextmostefficientbottombracketonthemarket.
Folmer Technology™ bearings (patent pending) have changed the perception of ceramic bearings by designing an ultra light weight, durable and affordable bottom bracket made for better performance and to last without frequent service intervals. The special designed bearings have a high grade lubrication which is typically used in a slightly dif-ferent form in the aero space industry. They utilize a lighter seal than ceramic bearings and will get you to terminal velocity more quickly and easily.
d e t a i l s Weight: 87g including plastic shell. One of the lightestintheindustry.(82gwithoutshell)-BBthreads:ENG(English)-
COLORS: Black, Pink, Red, Blue, & White
COMPATIBILITy: External cups, Shimano, FSA* SRAM (with SRAM Kit), Race Face Deus, DXR and other BMX frames.MaintenanceFree-2yearswarranty-ISOandABEC3certifiedbearings
Morphine Industries h e l i u M 4
d e t a i l s :6061 T6 heat-treated aluminumPrecision constructionOptimal ergonomic designRISE: 4”WIDTH: 24”UPSWEEP: 2 degreesBACKSWEEP: 7 degreesWEIGHT: 15 ozsRIDER WEIGHT LIMIT: 120 lbs
COLORS: Black powdercoat, White powdercoat, Red anod-ized, Blue anodized, Gold anodized
CycleCraft 2 0 1 1 a l u M i n u M r a c e
F r a M e sd e t a i l s : The long awaited return of a NEW full line of a CycleCraft BMX race frames is here. This contemporary aluminum line, 100% Made in the USA, comes in sizes from Junior all the way to Pro Cruiser XL, ranging in weight from 2.2 to 3.3 pounds. Each frame comes with a laser etched CycleCraft head tube logo, V-brake mounts, euro style bot-tombracket,andahighqualitypowdercoatfinish.
COLORS: Gloss White, Gloss Black, and special colors available upon request (with additional charge).
Profile
n o b o s s c r a n k k i t sd e t a i l s :Smooth Clean LookNo Sprocket BossGDH Spindle Standard or GDH Ti UpgradeLengths: 160, 165, 170, 175, 177, 180, and 182mm(for use with spline drive sprockets and spiders)
COLORS: Black, Chrome & White
Profile
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d e t a i l s :204 points of engagement with no dead spotsAluminum drivers with oversized bearing for additional smoothnessMatching anodized cone spacers and volcano bolt head coversNew driver labyrinth sealEngraved logos
COLORS: Black, Blue, Red
Pryme
a l h e l M e td e t a i l s :Injection-molded visor and full coverage padding. Quick release buckle. Large opening for better peripheral vision. Mesh vent covers. Goggle grabber. 23 vents. Meets CPSC bicycle helmet standards.
COLORS: Matte Red, Gloss White, Gloss Black
Redline
F l i G h t 2 . 5 c r a n k s d e t a i l s :New 2.5pc design is 3.5oz/100g lighter.100% heat-treated tubular chromoly.Dual Pinch Bolt Design.Wrapped and welded pedal bosses.Right side drive.19mm x 6t heat-treated chromoly spindle.Spindle bolts and sprocket bolt includedJust 29oz (832g)BB set is NOT included.175mm or 180mm 29.3oz/832g.
COLORS: Black, Red, White
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s k y l a r k r i M d e t a i l s :Use: BrakelessMaterial: 6061 T6Walls: DoubleJoint: SleevedWeight: 390gDiameter: 406 (20”)Drilling: 28, 32, 36Valve: AVSidewall: N/AERD: 388
COLORS: Black, Blue, Chrome, Red, Select Powdercoat
ProGates i n G l e r i d e r u c i
d e t a i l s :ProStuff LLC is the international standard for BMX and Mountain Bike race gates. They are the exclusive BMX and Mountain Bike start gate equipment supplier for UCI and USA Cycling.
ProStuff has been an innovator in relation to safety issues in the BMX community ever since their inception. Their soft hit design on all of their gates is just one example of contributing to rider safety, not to mention an extreme decrease in noise level. The gates come to you with no assembly required. Plug in the compressor and controls and you are in business.
AVAILABLE IN: 1 rider, 2 riders, MTB 4x gate, UCI straight 8 or UCI 8 rider safety
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Sun Ringle e n V y r i M s
d e t a i l s :36 hole countFrontandrearspecific28.5mm wideWelded20″,24″395g front rim 392g rear rimAlsoavailablein24″,blackonly
COLORS: Black, red, white, blue or chrome
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XLCX l c c o M P o s i t e F l o o r P u M P & X l c c o M P o s i t e F l o o r P u M P w / G u a G e
d e t a i l s23” tall all in one structureBall needle set inside baseDual Head
Prymen u M b e r s e t s
d e t a i l sThis complete kit includes 3 sheets of every number 0 thru 9 (each sheet has one 4.65” and one 3.25” number), a complete lettering kit, and a full set of assorted Pryme decals. Each number also sold individually.
Troy Lee Designss P r i n t s h o r t & J e r s e y
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w i t h G a u G e d e t a i l s Easily readable gauge display Ergonomic grip formDual Head for Presta/Schrader
s h o r t d e t a i l s600 Dernier Polyester material for durability and protection, breathable mesh in thigh and rear leg panels for race ventilation, 4 way ribbed mesh in crotch and rear yoke for dialled race fit,velcrosideclinchstrapsforlargewaist size range adjustment, spandex stretch liner in waist, protective TPR thigh logos, TPD/Snap closure with
zip cover
J e r s e y d e t a i l sRetro race inspired, ride dialled construc-
tion and design, micro mesh on arms and lower body for targeted ventilation, Hi squared rubberized print logo details, designed to compliment the Sprint shorts
a i r G l o V e d e t a i l sSilicone screen-printed graphic on palm for added traction on hand grip, light and breathable lycra mesh material on backofhandforacoolcomfortablefit,vented.08Clarino®palmpanelforcomfort,fit,anddurability, breathable airprene cuff, 3D sonic welded rubber (TPR) graphics add protection, 3Dmodifiedrubber(TPR)wristclosureforanadjustableandsecurefit,coolair-meshlycrain fourchettes
Kewg Co.b M X c h a i n s
d e t a i l s : KWEG offers a huge variety of chains including titanium chains, which are the lightest chains in the world.
PRODUCTS: Full & half link, hollow or solid pin and are available in a variety of colors
BlackCrownn u M b e r P l a t e s
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BlackCrown number plates offer reverse printed graphics, reverse laminated graphic protection on Lexan material. They currently offer 3 different designs including: RockStar, Argyle and Skully.
SIzES: Pro, Mini
COLORS: Blue, Red, Green, Pink
Combined with BlackCrown Velcro Kits make removing and changing number plates a snap.
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Pryme b o o t l e G G u a r d s
d e t a i l s : These all-in-one guards feature thick neoprene, an external hard-plastic molded knee cap, a 2-piece removable pre-curved shin guard insert (run either, both, or none) that canbehand-formedtofit.ThemultipleVelcrostrapscanalsobecut-to-fit.Alledges are sewn.
XLC 3 3 P i e c e M e c h a n i c t o o l s e t
d e t a i l s :T25,T30;5mmflatdriver,2phillipsscrewdrivers,socketwrench coupling, 8/9/10mm sockets, L-grip for socket wrench, 3x nylon tire levers, 1 tire repair kit, crank puller, chain tool, hex wrench set with ball driver 2/2.2/3/4/5/6/8/10mm, 15mm pedal wrench w/ 24mm inset wrench, Hollow Tech II crank arm tightner, double ended cone wrench 13/14mm and 15/16mm, chain whip, 8/10mm box wrench, cassette lock ring remover w/ pin, O-spoke wrench, Isis compatible 22 tooth bb cup remover, outboard bottom bracket cup wrench, double ended head set wrench 36/40 and 30/32.
pUErtO rICOANGEL PEREZState Commissioner(787) [email protected] WWW.TROPICALBMX.COM
Barceloneta 1340Barceloneta BMX ParkJose Baez(787) 640-5595 (track)
Hormiqueros 1324Tropical BMX ParkAngel Perez(787) 636-4578
ALABAMAROBERT WIGINTONState Commissioner(205) [email protected] WWW.ALABAMABMX.COM
Pelham 0102Oak Mountain BMXRobert Wiginton(205) 802-8656 (track)(205) 680-5827 (home)(205) 527-0989 www.oakmountainbmx.com
Prattville 1368Fountain City BMXJim Rempkowski(251) 593-9193 (track)(732) 330-5954 (home)www.fountaincitybmx.com or www.alabamabmx.com
arIzONaSafford 1414Outer Limits BMXJeff Faunce(928) 792-8366 (track)Track InfoConstruction has begun call for updates.
CaLIfOrNIaMARY H GARCIAState Commissioner(408) [email protected] www.calbmx.com
Fresno 1349Woodward Park BMX/FBXBrett Riley(559) 709-3530 (track)www.fresnobicyclecross.com
Kernville 1415KV Bike ParkChristopher Brayman(760) 223-6165 (track)(760) 223-6165 (home)(760) 376-4902 FAXwww.kvbikepark.com
Livermore 1293Livermore BMXNick Valencia(408) 910-0143 (track)www.facebook.com/pages/Liver-more-BMX/106308531190
Lucerne Valley 1374X Roads BMXDiego Lopez(760) 964-9957 (track)www.xroadsbmx.com
Orange Cove 1380Orange Cove Ultimate BMXMichael Montanez(408) 607-5095 (track)
Prunedale 1093Manzanita Park BMXCraig Jarrett(408) 573-1444 (home)(408) 489-1358 (track)www.manzanitaparkbmx.org
Reedley 1118Air Time BMXPaul Huebert(559) 696-0561 (559) 859-0949 (track)airtimebmx.moonfruit.com
San Lorenzo 1412East Bay BMXManny Hernandez(510) 258-7577 Trackconstructiontostartfirstpart of December!
Santa Maria 1396Santa Maria BMXMike Porter(805) 868-4762 (home)www.santamariaelks.com
COLOradOSteamboat Springs 1417Steamboat Springs BMXBrian Deem(970) 871-9500 (home)
CONNECtICUtLISA KNOWLTONState Commissioner(203) [email protected] WWW.NUTMEGBMX.ORG
KATHY OLSONState Points Clerk(203) [email protected]
Bethel 0413Bethel Supercross BMXDon Olson(203) 744-7962 (home)(203) 798-6373 (track)www.nutmegBMX.org
Meriden 0410Falcon BMXKerry Kuhn(203) 630-2240 (track)www.nutmegBMX.org
Torrington 1095Foothills BMXRoger Plaskett(860) 626-1BMX (track)(860) 485-9636 (home)www.foothillsbmx.com
Trumbull 0412T.R.A.C.K.Jeff Topolski(203) 452-0879 (home)(203) 452-0315 (track)Check out Trumbull BMX (T.R.A.C.K.) on Facebook!
fLOrIdaSTEVE DOANState Commissioner(305) [email protected] WWW.FLORIDABMX.COM
KATHY BOSTROMState Points Clerk(941) [email protected] WWW.FLORIDABMX.COM
Avon Park 1294Highlands County BMXDavid Stewart(863) 452-9995 (track)www.highlandsbmx.org
Cape Coral 0109Cape Coral BMXPaul Rieger(239) 283-1614 (home)(239) 458-1943 (track)www.capecoralbmx.org
Fort Walton Beach 1295Emerald Coast BMXBill Madden(850) 796-2326 (track)850-796-2326 FAXwww.ecdandv.com
High Springs 1335High Springs BMXRick Gayheart(352) 514-9735 (track)(386) 497-1275 (home)www.hsbmx.com
Jacksonville 0716Jacksonville BMXBrian Lucas(904) 751-6778 (track)(904) 803-7102 (904) 212-1352 FAXwww.jacksonvillebmx.com
Miami 0112Miami South BMXJohn Courtney(305) 248-9442 (track)www.miamisouthbmx.com
Naples 1337Naples BMXRay Coriano(239) 252-4184 (work)(239) 252-4188 (track)(239) 877-1053 (home)www.naplesbmx.com
Palm Bay 1378Palm Bay BMXJason Jones(321) 676-8938 (track)www.getintheaction.org
Punta Gorda 1034Charlotte BMXJulio Martinez(941) 625-0640 (home)(941) 637-1676 (track)(941) 815-3691 www.charlottebmx.net
Riverview 1381USAOfficialBMXT.F.Stephen Gerardi(813) 957-7647 (track)www.usabmxitf.com
Sarasota 0110Sarasota NBLKelvin Yow(941) 343-0395 (home)www.sarasotabmx.com
St Cloud 1119St Cloud BMXMichael Marchese(407) 891-0930 (track)(407) 579-8274 www.freewebs.com/stcloudbmx/
St Petersburg 0997St Petersburg BMXPaula Rothman(727) 556-0284 (track)www.stpetebmx.com
Tallahassee 1154Capital City BMX(614) 416-7683www.capitalcitybmx.net
Tampa 1031Tampa BMX RacewayArthur Heinrichs(813) 265-1269 (track)www.tampabmx.com
West Palm Beach 1017Okeeheelee BMXTommy Cross(561) 642-6774 (track)www.okeeheeleebmx.com
gEOrgIaSHAYNE ROBINSONState Commissioner (678) [email protected] WWW.GEORGIABMX.ORG
LAURIE COLEYState Points Clerk(706) 333-9354
Albany 1182Parks at Chehaw BMXTommy Knight(229) 347-2137 (229) 894-4745 (track)www.chehawbmx.com
Augusta 1186Augusta BMXMitchel Moon(706) 421-9892 (678) 318-1881 (track)www.augustabmx.com
McDonough 1266Sandy Ridge BMXJim Joyce(770) 288-7316 (track)(404) 831-9740 (work)www.sandyridgebmx.com
Peachtree City 0118William L Davis BMXAnthony Robinson(678) 770-1750 (home)(404) 451-7937 www.ptcbmx.com
ILLINOISRICK MOLITERNOState Commissioner(563) [email protected]
SANDY GLATZState Points Clerk(217) [email protected]
East Moline 1075East Moline BMX SpeedwayPaul DePauw(309) 796-9644 (home)(309) 796-4455 (work)(309) 792-9407 (track)www.embmx.com
Farmer City 1022F.C.R.A. BMXRich Voyles(309) 275-5798 (home)(309) 928-2046 (track)www.fcbmx.com Farmer City (Indoor) 1073Illinois Indoor ExpoRich Voyles(309) 275-5798 (track)(309) 928-2371 (home)www.fcbmx.com
Peoria 1086Detweiller BMXMichael Hofmann(309) 202-7591 (home)(309) 383-1222 (work)www.detweillerbmx.com
Springfield0971SpringfieldBMXClubRick Rees(217) 522-8227 (track)(217) 361-7462 www.myspace.com/riversidebmx
Waukegan 1363Waukegan BMXHector Mendez(224) 430-4762 (track)(847) 863-8679 (home)www.waukeganbmx.com
INdIaNaGREGG SEALState [email protected]
WENDY SABATINIState Points Clerk(574) [email protected]
Columbus 1310Columbus BMXScott Brown(812) 350-8172 (track)www.myspace.com/columbusbmx
Evansville 0255G. Mason Burdette BMXChris Skelton(812) 422-9125 (track)(812) 305-2091 www.burdetteparkbmx.org
Hire Park 0933Hire Park BMXDanny Rumple(574) 268-7433 (home)(574) 268-RIDE (track)www.hireparkbmx.com
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Indianapolis 1149Lake Sullivan BMXKyle Robinson(317) 489-8825 (home)www.lakesullivanbmx.com
Indianapolis (Indoor) 1255Indy IndoorDave Burcham(317) 538-7697 (track)(317) 440-4986 www.crossroadsindoorbmx.com
Marion 1376Hogin Park BMXBelinda Hussong(765) 662-9931 (track)(765) 668-3698 FAXwww.angelfire.com/planet/hog-inparkbmx
Richmond 0688Rose City BMXKirby Bales(765) 993-1961 (home)(765) 966-5953 (track)www.rosecitybmx.org
kENtUCkYBETH KARWEICKState Commissioner(502) [email protected] WWW.KENTUCKYBMX.ORG
CINDY FULMERState Points Clerk(502) [email protected]
Louisville 0446Derby City BMXChad Gingrich(502) 499-6299 (track)(502) 471-7831 (home)www.derbycitybmx.org
MarYLaNdRUSSELL KELLERState Commissioner(301) [email protected]
Cumberland 1336Riverside BMXRuss Keller(301) 707-2823 www.riversidebmx.com
Hagerstown 1219Hagerstown BMXBrian Caron(301) 582-1452 (track)www.hagerstownbmx.com
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JOHN BONTORNOState Commissioner(978) [email protected]
Wakefield0449WakefieldBMXAJ Bontorno(978) 352-6427 (home)(978) 766-2514 (track)www.myspace.com/wakefieldbmx
MIChIgaNHERSCHELL BROWNState Commissioner(616) [email protected] WWW.MIBMX.COM
Goodells 1164CAN-AM BMXChad Noetzel(810) 984-4258 (home)www.canambmx.com
Grand Rapids 1394GRBMXPaul Maycroft(616) 745-4863 (track)www.grbmx.com
Ionia 1338Backwoods BMXAndrew Rice(616) 915-2407 (track)www.freewebs.com/backwoods-bmx
Lansing 1267Capitol Area BMXGreg Days(517) 367-8990 (track)www.cabmx.com
Midland 1358Midland BMXTodd Atkinson(989) 615-1913 (track)www.midlandbmx.com
Mt. Morris 1405Michigan Indoor BMXRon McDowell(810) 813-1454 (810) 412-6480 (home)
Oscoda 1225Northern MI BMXJim DeOrnellas(989) 335-0368 (989) 739-8226 (track)www.northernmibmx.com
Pontiac 0465Waterford Oaks BMXJennifer West(248) 858-0915 (work)(248) 431-8506 www.waterfordoaksbmx.com
Traverse City 1222G.T.C. BMXMike Litwiller(231) 943-9548 (home)(231) 313-8488 (track)www.gtcbmx.com
MISSISSIppINICOLE BRADLEYState Commissioner(662) [email protected] WWW.POWERLINEBMX.COM
Southaven 1282Powerline BMXAubrey Jacobson(901) 734-4860 www.powerlinebmx.com
NEVada JOHN DIAZState Commissioner(702) [email protected] WWW.NEVADABMX.COM
DEBI DIAZState Points Clerk(702) [email protected]
Ely 1088White Pine BMXLee Raner(775) 296-0093 www.nevadabmx.com
Las Vegas 0977Nellis BMXErik Martin(702) 858-5459 (home)(702) 632-4439 (track)www.nellisbmx.com
NEw haMpShIrEMARIE RUSSELLState Commissioner(603) [email protected]
Londonderry 1411Northeast BMX TrackJeffery Palter(617) 230-0131 (home)(781-229-9369 FAXwww.northeastvelo.com
Rye 1314Rye Air Field603-974-2800 (track)www.ryeairfield.com
NEw jErSEYEgg Harbor Twp 0773EHT BMXLinda Vanderhoff(609) 927-9089 (track)www.EHTBMX.org
Flemington 0177Hunterdon County BMXDan Pautler(908) 416-0532 (908) 806-6645 (track)www.hcbmx.org
Howell 1090Central Jersey BMXJeff Heath(732) 657-7085 (home)(908) 910-8501 (732) 863-1010 (track)www.cjbmx.org
NEw MExICOROBBIE TAFOYAState [email protected]
ALISA TAFOYAState Points [email protected]
Las Cruces 1408Roadrunner BMXKent Harris(575) 635-8943 (track)(575) 635-8943 www.roadrunnerbmx.org
NEw YOrkJAY SEVERSONState Commissioner(518) [email protected] NYBMX.ORG
ROBIN HOTALINGState Points Clerk(518) [email protected]
Bemus Point 1092Charlie’s BMXBob Gilbert(716) 386-4BMX (track)www.charliesbmx.org
Bridgewater 1240C.N.Y. BMXNicholas Rauch(315) 404-2713 (home)(315) 822-5896 (track)www.cnybmx.org
Hamburg 0985Southtown’s BMXLouis Kaminski(716) 992-6421 (home)(716) 997-6430 www.southtownsbmx.com
Kingston 1401Kingston Point BMXMike Henderson(845) 339-0618 (track)(845) 336-6611 (home)www.kingstonpointbmx.com or www.myspace.com/kings-ton_point_bmx
Long Island 0725BMX @ ShorehamBetty Mulligan(631) 744-6238 (home)(631) 821-5569 (track)www.shorehambmx.org
New Paltz 1109New Paltz BMXJerry Patterson(845) 236-7365 (home)(845) 255-1269 (track)(646) 210-6006 www.newpaltzbmx.org
Rotterdam 0492Tri-City BMXShawn Morris(716) 523-6882 (home)(518) 382-BMX1 (track)www.tricitybmx.com
NOrth CarOLINaMELANIE W. CURTISState Commissioner(828) [email protected] WWW.CAROLINABMX.ORG
Clemmons 0821Tanglewood BMXGarry Nelson(336) 368-4989 (home)(336) 766-5269 (track)(336) 648-0679 www.tanglewoodparkbmx.org
Gastonia 1263Wolf’s Den BMXLee Hodge(828) 970-7174 (home)(601) 397-2924 www.wolfsdenbmx.net Weaverville 1385Weaverville BMXJamie Ritchie(828) 423-2276 (track)www.wncbmx.org
OhIOJOHN SCOTTState Commissioner(614) [email protected]
KATHY HICKOKState Points Clerk(330) [email protected] WWW.OHIOBMX.COM
Akron 0502Akron BMXWilliam Calhoun(330) 784-3777 (track)(330) 608-9516 (home)www.akronbmx.org
Butler 1390Ohio DreamsChris Ashcraft(800) 963-3495 (track)(419) 566-1075 www.ohiodreams.com
Cleves 1286Cleves BMXJohn Peters(513) 479-9700 (track)www.clevesbmx.com
Columbus 0973Heer Park BMXBrian Kulp(614) 783-6951 (home)www.heerparkbmx.com
Dayton 1288Gateway BMX/Cindy VerburgRandy Davis(937) 475-0114 (track)(305) 923-9274 (home)www.myspace.com/daytonnblbmx
London 1406London BMXChris Dunn(614)771-5943 (home)www.london-bmx.com
Monroe 1400Monroe BMXWalsh Eric(513) 703-9933 (home)www.monroebmx.com
Norwalk 1172Shady Lane BMXTim Church(419) 663-3604 (track)(216) 210-2991 www.shadylanebmx.org
pENNSYLVaNIaPETE DAWSONState Commissioner(412) [email protected]
STEVEN BARNESState Points Clerk(724) [email protected]
Hazleton 1334L. Schiavo City View BMXJohn Longo(570) 956-3747 www.hazletoncityview.com
Johnstown 0516Johnstown BMXJim Chilcot(814) BMX 4FUN (track)www.JohnstownBMX.org
Pittsburgh 0522South Park BMXGeorge Brain(412) 337-2013 (412) 884-5934 (home)(412) 831-3620 (track)www.spbmx.net
Pottstown 1351Trilogy Park BMXGlen Knapper(610) 906-1317 (home)(484) 363-0592 (track)www.trilogypark.org
Titusville 0990Drake Well BMXDon Wagner(814) 827-3816 (track)(614) 403-3057 (home)www.geocities.com/bmxpop.drakewellbmx.html
Westmoreland 0192Westmoreland BMXPete Dawson(724) 842-2012 (track)(412) 798-2572 (home)www.westmorelandbmx.net
SOUth CarOLINaRICHARD SOXState Commissioner(803) 518-0967WWW.NBLCAROLINA.ORG
Goose Creek 1387Low Country BMXRick Simmons(843) 296-4857 (track)(843) 873-7636 (home)[email protected]
Lexington 1397Lexington BMXEddie Sox(803) 309-3237 Lexington BMX is on Facebook!
tENNESSEEJASON LEFFEWState Commissioner(865) [email protected]
DAVE WARDState Points Clerk(931) 249-4558
Memphis 0983Shelby Farms BMXMichael Palugi(901) 756-BMX1 (track)www.memphisbmx.org
Morristown 0890Morristown BMX RacewayJames Crockett(423) 587-3624 (track)
tExaSEl Paso 1416Snake PitArgenis Gomez(915) 248-6427 Newest NBL track in the west!! Watch website for construction date and updates.
UtahVirgin 1301Virgin Regional BMXDale McCorvey(435) 648-2717 (home)(435) 648-2380 (track)www.racesouthernutah.com
VErMONtBennington 1110Catamount BMXCody Buck(802) 375-4137 (track)(802) 688-9059 www.catamountbmx.org
VIrgINIaANDREA GREENEState Points Clerk(757) [email protected]
Petersburg 1404VMP-BMXMike Eden(804) 732-7888 (track)www.vmp-bmx.com
Richmond 1187Richmond BMXArt Luck(804) 305-1329 (track)www.richmondbmx.com
Winchester 0540Winchester BMXBen Carey(804) 387-5351 (home)www.winchesterbmxracing.org
Woodbridge 1248Northern Virginia BMXPaul Kincheloe(703) 987-3544 (track)(703) 590-1335 (home)www.novabmx.org
wESt VIrgINIaROD MILLSState Commissioner(304) [email protected] WWW.POORFARMBMX.COM
Fairmont 1319Poor Farm BMXSam Larsok(304) 641-5193 (track)www.wvbmx.com
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waUkEgaN BMx Hector Mendez(224) 430-4762 (track)(847) 863-8679 (home)WaukeganBMXjustfinishedoffaveryexciting2010racing season! This year we held our 1st Annual “Pack The Track” event which tripled our rider count during the event and brought in so many new riders. Waukegan BMX was also privileged this year to be selected by the NBL to help promote the Strider Bike and our “Future BMXers” have had a great time trying out the cool con-cept! Also this year Waukegan BMX was voted “Illinois Track of the Year” ! Our dedicated Board of Directors and our amazing BMX Family of Riders strive together to continually improve our track and keep the awesome sport of BMX Racing alive!
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thE graNdS BrINg tOgEthEr MaNY Of thE hEad hONChOS IN BMx. ShaNNON trOgLIa, harO BraNd MaNagEr, ErICh krEYBIg, dNa ENErgY drINk BMx tEaM MaNagEr, aNd jOhN SawYEr, OwNEr Of SSQUarEd aNd rECENtLY, aNSwEr BMx aS wELL.
thE NEw BMx NatION MagazINE dEBUt at thE 2010 NBL graNdS
jUSt ONE Of OUr MaNY tIrELESS VOLUNtEErS, waLLY thOMaS, ONE Of thE BESt gatE StartErS IN thE BUSINESS!
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j&r CO-OwNEr kIrk MOrrISON dISCUSSES StratEgY wIth j&r/INtENSE tEaM MaNagEr SCOtt aNgUS BEfOrE thE raCE. j&r/INtENSE tOOk SECONd IN thE YEar-ENd tEaM NBL StaNdINgS
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NBL BOard Of dIrECtOrS VICE prESIdENt ShaYNE rOBINSON aNd CEO garY aragON prESENt frEE agENt’S harrISON BrItt wIth $1000 frOM thE BOB warNICkE SChOLarShIp.
thE OLdESt NBL BMxEr, pharES parSONS, gIVES thE INVOCatION tO kICk Off thE graNdS
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greg hIll’S name is as iconic to BMX as the names of Barry Sanders or Joe Montana are to football or Mark McGwire or Mickey Mantle are to baseball.
Hill is on the short list of the most consistent and winningest pros there have EVER been in the sport of BMX. He hasbeenoneofthesport’sfiercestandmostfocusedcompetitors.Hisaccomplishmentsarenotonlyrelatedtohistime dominating in the professional ranks, which for him started at the unbelievably early age of 14, they also include ample success in the business side of BMX.
He was a pioneer in weight training for BMX. Hill published instructional books and tapes. He started Greg Hill Products (GHP), which like the phoenix from the ashes has risen again to a successful company and BMX team. He’s been team manager and worked behind the scenes at big bicycle companies.
Quite simply, Hill’s past successes and continued success have more than insured him a spot in the BMX history books. They have insured that any history of BMX would be remiss without including him.
