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VET NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RETURNS TO HIGH POINT

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The 25th Annual DC Veterinarian Championship game weekend break go back to Mt. Morris, Pennsylvania, on Saturday and also Sunday, September 26-27, for a “throwback” of impressive proportions as the professionals of motocross are set to take control of the epic Peak Raceway for a fun weekend of auto racing.

“DC” was Big Dave Coombs, among one of the most influential motorbike enthusiasts in the background of motocross and also off-road racing. Together with his better half as well as companion, Rita, from their home in Morgantown, West Virginia, Coombs was the driving force behind the production of motocross as well as off-road motorcycle auto racing as we understand it today.

To recognize Huge Dave’s enthusiasm and dedication to the professional motocross community, Sunday’s Vet Motocross National provides classes for veterinarian ages 25+, 30+, 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+ and also 60+ with a range of options for various ability degrees. Yet possibly one of the most amazing spectacle will be the Vintage bike courses, where motorcyclists can contend on classic bikes in the adhering to categories: Retro (1982-1996), Centuries (pre-2006) dual disk, and also Vintage twin shock (pre-1975/ 1975+ twin drum). This year 65cc Open, 85cc Open, Schoolboy, as well as 18+ support divisions have actually been added to the lineup, producing a family-fun ambience for all ages.

In addition to the action on the racetrack, the weekend break will certainly flaunt home entertainment for all family members. Everyone that pre-enters online will receive a commemorative DC Vet National tee for being a part of this special weekend.

After the auto racing activity on Saturday, unwind at the track with online songs home entertainment, together with a $5 barbeque dinner for every person. Bench racing as well as retro films likewise come with the supper, together with a bonfire – inviting households to bring marshmallows and also s’mores to take pleasure in all night long.

The Vintage Contests are back once more this year, using some excellent prizes to the winners. All you have to do is register your vintage item at the Racer X show beside the Legends & Heroes by 11 get on Sunday. Victors will be announced at Intermission. Vintage Contests classifications are: Vintage Race Equipment, Vintage Tee, Oldest Race Program, Finest Traditional Trophy, Outermost Traveled Rival and Oldest Rival. The champion of each category will get a complimentary 1 year subscription to Racer X Illustrated, in addition to two (2) all the time Pit Passes to the 2016 High Point National. And also for being so outstanding, the Outermost Traveled Rival will certainly obtain two (2) VIP Super Passes, a $400 value.

If you’re not into competing your vintage bike yet you still want to be a part of the celebrations, you can show it off at the Vintage Bike Program, happening Sunday along with the “Swap Meet,” where every person is urged to highlight classic equipment and race things to market, swap as well as barter. Check out www.highpointmx.com for in-depth info on these events.

As professional motocross privateer-turned-event-promoter, Big Dave Coombs was the co-founder of not just High Point Raceway as well as Steel City Raceway, but the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships at Loretta Lynn Cattle Ranch, the Grand National Cross Country Series (GNCC), the National Promoters Group (NPG), the ATV Motocross Championship Game, the legendary Blackwater 100, as well as much, a lot more. His legacy included the foundation of MX Sports Pro Racing, coordinators of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, along with Racer Productions, Racer X Illustrated and also Racer X Online. Big Dave Coombs handed down August 3, 1998, after losing his battle with leukemia. He was 57 years old.

On Saturday, September 26, High Point Raceway will certainly organize a Grand Prix/Moto-X-Country race, including a mix of barriers consisting of turf track, woods sections, as well as motocross track. Registration for the General Practitioner race starts at 10 a.m., with practice complying with at 12 noontime, and also the auto racing activity beginning at 1 p.m. For a total list of Grand Prix classes, click HERE.

Registration for Sunday’s DC Veterinarian Motocross National starts at 7 a.m. Sunday morning, with method, to follow at 9 a.m. For a breakdown of Veterinarian National classes, click on this link. The race entry fee for both days is $40 for the extraordinary as well as $30 for each added class. Racers who register in advance online will certainly obtain a cost-free event memento tee shirt. To enter now, visit this site.

Admission for adults is $25 for the weekend, $15 for Sunday just. Admission for Children (6-11) is $15 for the weekend, $10 for Sunday just. Kids five (5) as well as under are free. Gates open on Saturday, September 26, at 9 a.m. as well as close every night from midnight up until 6 a.m. Camping is free.

To obtain to the raceway from Pittsburgh or Morgantown take I-79 to Exit 1, and also proceed three miles to eviction entry. From Hagerstown take I-70 west to I-68 west. Then take I-79 north to Exit 1 and also adhere to the signs east three miles to the track. To find out more on the whole race weekend please telephone call (304) 284-0084 or visit this site.