Update Blast from the Dunes....April 28, 2009
What a mixed bag of weather we've had these past few days with gale force winds on Saturday turning the Dunes into Desert Storm at the worst of times, but this still didn't seem to stop some 100 riders from coming out to test & tune their riding skills.
By Sunday the scenery changed drastically, as a multitude of odd & unusual 4x4 trucks and home-built contraptions rolled-in to attend our 15th. Annual Spring 4x4 MudFest. This popular event attracted 500 trucks and thousands of sun-burned & thirsty spectators! Following registration and the drivers' meeting, each competitor had turns to manoeuvre their way through one of the specially dug-out mudbogs and loop through the marked trail route testing their own personal skills and the toughness of their vehicle. At the start of the run they were first welcomed by quite docile mud-pits, which became rather deceitfully treacherous as the day progressed....but from the enthusiasm of the crowd, it sure reflected a fun day for all! Many have already marked their calendars for the first-ever Summer 4x4 MudFest taking place on Sunday, June 28.
Now moving along....
We want to remind our Repetitive Practice Riders that there are only 2 days left to purchase your 2009 Gopher Dunes Membership by April 30. It offers you unlimited practice riding, free gate admissions, Pro Shop discounts and for 1st. prize a chance to WIN BACK your full $450 cost of the membership fee.
2nd. prize consists of a Pro Shop Prize Pak incl. an OGIO goggle box, 2 pair of SPY goggles, tear-offs & a spare lens; 3rd. prize offers the winner a pair of tickets to Round 5 of the Monster Energy CMRC Pro National Motocross Races at the Dunes on July 19.
Our draw is being held on May 1st. and any of our '09 Members will have a chance to win! Last chance....buy now....call Barb: 519-842-2781
A reminder to our 65cc pee-wee riders....we have a full-day training session coming up for you on Saturday, June 6. Don't miss out on this chance to brush up on your riding & racing skills....a full day of instructional and hands-on training for only $150. Don't miss out....sign up now!
Training School Registration Forms can be accessed and downloaded from: www.gopherdunes.com
Last day to practice this week is Wednesday, April 29 from 11am to 8pm -- track & trails are open!!
We then close for 3 days to prep for this Sunday's CMRC Amateur National Qualifier Race on May 3rd. Details on this Sunday's Event follow below:
GoPHER DUNES is hosting the CMRC Amateur National Qualifier Motocross Races on
Sunday, May 3, 2009
EXCELLENT SPECTATOR EVENT!!!
Food available at the WISECO Pavilion...
(NOTE: There will be no ATV classes racing on this day!)
Gates open Saturday from 4pm to 11pm. Gates open Sunday at 6am.
NOTE: Gates will be locked after 11pm on Saturday!
(for untimely delays, we recommend you park alongside Con. 2 just south of the entrance)
GATE FEE: $10 per adult
$7 under 12
Free under 5
Camping: $10 per vehicle
ENTRY FEE: $30 for one class
$25 for 2nd class
$25 for pee-wee class
$20 for 2nd p-w class
SIGN-IN: Saturday from 7pm to 9pm
Sunday from 6:30am to 8:30am
Riders Meeting at 8:05am
Practice begins at 8:15am
Racing from 9:30am to 5:30pm
IMPORTANT Racers must show their 2009 CMRC licence at time of registration.
If you recently purchased your licence and have not yet received it in the mail, you
must contact wendy@cmrcracing.com to confirm that you are registered and get
your assigned racing # & also record your membership #. VERY IMPORTANT to have
this information if you want to race on Sunday!!
Licences will still be sold on Sunday, but it will be a time-consuming ordeal & #'s will
not be assigned! We suggest that you arrive at 6:30am (or Saturday evening) if you still
need to purchase your '09 licence.
All registered racers must have their assigned CMRC # on their jersey/chest protector
as well as on the front and both sides of their bike/atv and with proper colours.
Incorrect #'s or missing #'s may cause the rider to be scored improperly or disqualified
completely!! For rules, please visit www.cmrcracing.com
MINORS under 18: PLEASE access the Minor Waiver Release & Parental
Consent Forms downloadable from www.cmrcracing.com. You must Print It, Read It, Sign
It & have BOTH Parents Read & Sign It. If you have already completed these forms with
CMRC in 2009, please show your 'blue card' for authorization.
What you need for registration so you are not sent to the back of the line...
- 2009 licence card or you must at least know your membership # & racing #
- completed Entry Form & must be signed on back (by parent, if under 18)
- cash in hand
- if under 18, both signed Minor Waiver Release & Parental Consent Forms
- or 'blue card' for authorization of completion
- if under 18, a parent must accompany you to sign the participation waiver
- racers will receive a wristband prior to exiting the registration trailer
The Practice & Race Order with Qualifiers will be posted by the Head Referee.
For more information visit: www.gopherdunes.com or www.cmrcracing.com
Email: info@gopherdunes.com or brett@cmrcracing.com
Or call Frank & Barb Schuster: 519-842-2781 or Brett Lee: 519-522-2299
MOTOCROSS RACING at its' Best on Canada's Toughest National Track ! ! ! !
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