MXOldtimer Posted March 24, 2010 50/50 Chance Glen Helen, Hangtown, and Washougal could be cut from the AMA Nationals? http://www.motocrossactionmag.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=news&mod=News&mid=9A02E3B96F2A415ABC72CB5F516B4C10&tier=3&nid=3E4A635159454948843B924D7D308DC3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
exmlb Posted March 24, 2010 Sounds like a 2 way deal.....can't just put the blame on the AMA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MotoEye Posted March 24, 2010 With no FIM Grand Prix World Motocross venues in the U.S. there is probably competition for those venues. There have been rumors that the GP folks want back in stateside and are going to compete financially to get this done. The rumors also say they will be trying to lure some of the AMA teams and riders over to their $erie$. The talk of Glen Helen being replaced once Pala was up and running has been going on for a while. Oddly, there was no mention of Steel City being dropped although that has long been in the wind. As they say about rumors, time will tell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clutchless My Ride Posted March 24, 2010 Pala is a great facility. Lodging, food, nightclub, gambling, great track. That would be an interesting development. It wouldn't have the history of Glenn Helen, or the hills. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MXOldtimer Posted March 24, 2010 Well, the AMA has been cutting their own throats for a long time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
exmlb Posted March 24, 2010 Well, the AMA has been cutting their own throats for a long time. No doubt but.......... Bookmark and share MXA MID-WEEK REPORT Up Close With Tedesco's YZ450F, New Products, Valli Motorsports Vs Pro Circuit, Factory Vs Privateer, Tall Tales In The R&D World - What Do Baseball & Motocross Have In Common? MOTOCROSS ACTION MID-WEEK REPORT POST DALLAS RUMOR MONGERING: ARE THE 2010 NATIONALS IN TROUBLE? Hard to believe that the AMA Nationals would not race at Glen Helen. It draws their biggest crowd and is the most challenging, but it is a possibility (according to the factory team managers). As shocking as it sounds, with less than sixty days to go until the first round of the AMA National kick-off at Hangtown, it sounds like there is at least a 50/50 chance that the first two rounds (plus round #9 at Washougal) might not run. The source of the rumors has been factory team managers (who have been telling everyone the rumor--which, you must assume, they get from the sanctioning body) Crazy, unbelievable, frightening, but true! As of the Dallas Supercross, the race promoters of Hangtown, Glen Helen and Washougal are all at steep odds with MX Sports over accountability, contract length, rights, back gate ticket sales and just about anything else you can think of. Right now it's apparently in the hands of the lawyers. And according to reports, the tracks and sanctioning body aren't budging. How scary is that? The people who really know (and that includes MXA's Jody Weisel and MX Sports' Davey Coombs) aren't talking. Word on the street is that as an alternative to the hilly Glen Helen round, MX Sports is considering running at the National at the flat Pala Raceway near Rainbow, California. No other optional venues for rounds # 1 and 9 have been mentioned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MXOldtimer Posted March 24, 2010 With no FIM Grand Prix World Motocross venues in the U.S. there is probably competition for those venues. There have been rumors that the GP folks want back in stateside and are going to compete financially to get this done. . I wouldn't mind going to one or all of these tracks to watch MX1, MX2 and MX3. The thought of seeing the true big bores shake the earth "AGAIN" would be great. It's all about the tracks, racers, and the RACING. 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pvillelabs Posted March 24, 2010 Ah, crap, keep Washougal. Us NW people don't have enough MX to begin with! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CORider63 My Rides (12) Posted March 24, 2010 This wouldn't be MXA's idea for an April Fools issue, would it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pj 351 Posted March 24, 2010 If there all fighting over dollars, then you can forget about a FIM GP round in the USA. Youthstream who run the GP's charge about $400k per event, there was a good article about it in one of the mags. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnyb Posted March 24, 2010 (edited) I was under the impression the 2010 schedule has already been announced? 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship Schedule: May 22 - Hangtown Motocross Classic - Rancho Cordova, Calif. May 29 - Glen Helen Raceway - San Bernardino, Calif. June 5 - Freestone Raceway - Wortham, Texas June 12 - High Point Raceway - Mt. Morris, Pa. June 19 - Budds Creek Motocross - Mechanicsville, Md. June 26 - Thunder Valley Motocross - Lakewood, Colo. July 3 - RedBud - Buchanan, Mich. July 17 - Spring Creek Motocross - Millville, Minn. July 24 - Washougal Motocross - Washougal, Wash. Aug 14 - Unadilla Valley Sports Center - New Berlin, N.Y. Aug 28 - Moto-X 338 - Southwick, Mass. Sept 4 - Steel City Raceway - Delmont, Pa. Edited March 24, 2010 by Johnyb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MotoEye Posted March 24, 2010 This was Davey Coombs response to the rumors earlier today on another forum. 8 hours ago DC wrote: That's honestly ridiculous, WORCSracer. Someone is out there spreading some doom and gloom... The only real issues are over length of contract extension and some general improvements with one facility; hopefully it will be resolved soon. MX Sports is fully committed to motocross on the west coast and specifically in Southern California. See you May 22 at Hangtown. DC MX Sports Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MX926 Posted March 24, 2010 Bring back Kenworthy's!!!!!!!!! Troy Ohio Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IKE607 Posted March 24, 2010 This was Davey Coombs response to the rumors earlier today on another forum. Well that's good to see DC's response to that. Hopefully everything will get ironed out before the series opener and no one will know the difference come race day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whiplash433 Posted March 24, 2010 If they want a hilly replacement in CA what about cahuilla(sp?) creek? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k2rider Posted March 25, 2010 As much as I'd like to see it at Pala because I live 20 minutes away, that would be a traffic nightmare. Only (1) real way in and out and (1) lane in each direction for most of it. They also don't have the parking facilities/area to handle 1/10th of the Glen Helen crowd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wonderspoon Posted March 25, 2010 As much as I'd like to see it at Pala because I live 20 minutes away, that would be a traffic nightmare. Only (1) real way in and out and (1) lane in each direction for most of it. They also don't have the parking facilities/area to handle 1/10th of the Glen Helen crowd. Sounds a lot like Washougal. I kind of dig the idea of the GP's coming over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timmy351 Posted March 25, 2010 wow! now check MXA http://motocrossactionmag.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=news&mod=News&mid=9A02E3B96F2A415ABC72CB5F516B4C10&tier=3&nid=CD79AFC6C6A546C3A5DC8A18B2025528 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
exmlb Posted March 25, 2010 Wow is right! GLEN HELEN DROPS OUT OF AMA NATIONALS: Doesn't Want To Deal with MX Sports' New Contract; See The Official Statement Here; Expect A Flurry Of Counter Official Statements OFFICIAL STATEMENT: GLEN HELEN DROPS OUT OF AMA NATIONALS Glen Helen Raceway regretfully announces that it will not host Round two of AMA 250/450 Nationals on May 29, 2010. There has been long negotiations between MX Sports and Glen Helen Raceway in regards to the event. As a previous host of more than 14 AMA Nationals and three GP’s over the last 20 years, Glen Helen has proven to be a world class venue (and so do the fans who have flooded the gates in large numbers over the years). From the beginning of the most recent contract negotiations, Glen Helen has asked for the same contractual terms as other tracks on the National circuit received in 2010. Due to the lack of equality in the terms, Glen Helen is unable to move forward with a National at this time. The National Promoter’s Group (NPG) was formed 15 years ago to set the standard for motocross in America. As a charter member, Glen Helen has stood together with the other promoters for the entire 15-year period. We feel that our contributions to the promotion of the sport were integral to the progress that has been made in motocross. Glen Helen supports all the teams, riders, sponsors and other National promoters 100 percent and we are sorry that the fans who planned to come to Glen Helen to see “Real Motocross” will not get the chance to do it this year. Glen Helen will still be hosting events every weekend and will give fans, riders and sponsors a venue that they can be proud to be part of. We have a pre-National event on May 16, 2010 with the MTA World MX Championships, which will give fans a first look at the outdoor teams for 2010. A large Pro purse will be included. More details to follow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MotoEye Posted March 25, 2010 wow! now check MXA http://motocrossactionmag.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=news&mod=News&mid=9A02E3B96F2A415ABC72CB5F516B4C10&tier=3&nid=CD79AFC6C6A546C3A5DC8A18B2025528 From the beginning of the most recent contract negotiations, Glen Helen has asked for the same contractual terms as other tracks on the National circuit received in 2010. Due to the lack of equality in the terms, Glen Helen is unable to move forward with a National at this time. How soon will they announce Pala as the replacement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
