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· 2009 Summer Series Schedule

· 2009 State Points

· 2008 NBL National & Florida Classes

· 2009 Trophy Teams

· 2009 Money Teams

· State Officials & Track Directors

· SSA By-Laws



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· Cape Coral
· Charlotte
· Daytona
· Ft. Walton Beach Emerald Coast
· Highlands
· High Springs
· Jacksonville
· Miami South
· Middleburg
· Naples
· Okeeheelee
· Palm Bay
· Sarasota
· St. Augustine
· St. Cloud
· St. Pete
· Tallahassee
· Tampa
· USA BMX
· Wallwood



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2009 Florida Summer Series

Florida's second racing series of the year, the 2009 Summer Series begins with local racing on August 1st.  This series is a 'total points' series. The more you race, the more points you can earn.  All tracks around the state will hold a Double Points race on either Friday, August 14 or Saturday, August 15th.  Riders are encouraged to race both days at nearby tracks to pick up even more points!  A pair of Triple Point races are scheduled for St. Cloud BMX September 19-20, and another pair at USA BMX in Riverview on October 10-11.  This year's Summer Series Championship race will be held at High Springs BMX on November 14th.  This race will also be Qualifer #1 of the 2010 Florida State Season.  Qualifer #2 will take place the following day, November 15th at the same location.  Come out and be a part of the season that puts the fun back in racing.





Grand Opening of Palm Bay BMX Rescheduled, Again - This Time for July 11th
Posted June 25, 2009 @ 20:11:24 EDT


Hard rains have postponed the grand opening of Florida's newest track once again!  Palm Bay BMX has rescheduled the race for Saturday, July 11th

Practice and Registration is from 10:00 – 2:30pm and racing starts at 3:00pm, Cost for the race is $10.00.

The track address is 725 SW Osmosis Drive SW, Palm Bay, FL 32908.
The track web site is www.getintheaction.org .

Steve Doan
State Race Commissioner

(Palm Bay BMX Track Information & Map)


J&R Bicycles Gets New Trailer
Posted June 25, 2009 @ 20:21:24 EDT


  J&R Bicycles New Trailer
(J&R Bicycles Website)


Lot's of Fun at Cape Coral BMX Father's Day Race
Posted June 21, 2009 @ 08:36:57 EDT
NBL Dads
NBL Dads

Rookie Dads
Rookie Dads

click on photos for larger view
Cape Coral BMX had a lot of fun with the Father's Day racing on Saturday, June 20th.  There were 30 dads who raced with 16 "NBL Dads" racing and 14 "True Rookie" dads.  Both groups had 3 motos, a semi and a Main.  For the "NBL Dads" the results were: 1-Tim Peters, 2-Brian Callahan, 3-Guy Gibbs, 4-Carlton DuPre, 5-Bob Murray, 6-Chris Giuliano, 7-Kevin Blank and 8-Gary Kompinski.  For the "True Rookie" dads the results were: 1-Luke Claremont, 2-Darryl Shipley, 3-Joe Funk, 4-Mark Matthews, 5-Vince Favazza, 6-Chance Naylor, 7-Robert Sangmaster, and 8-Charles Thornton. 

Cape Coral BMX THANKS all the dads for supporting the BMX kids and helping to make BMX a GREAT family sport.  See photos of the races in the photogallery at CapeCoralBMX.org

Thanks,  Bob Fain
(Cape Coral Track Information & Map)


Important Information For Those Attending 2009 World Championships
Posted June 16, 2009 @ 19:21:24 EDT


Hello Everyone!

Many questions are being asked from riders attending this years World Championships in Adalaide, Australia. Riders and parents should know that we have everything you need to know posted on the USAC BMX home page or you can just click the following link: https://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=4080

The most common question right now concerns the TravMed Insurance. This is a MUST have insurance that you need to have to participate in this World Championship event. The cost is minimal at $3.00 per day. Please go to this information page to read the explanation for this insurance. Greg Cross from the USAC has posted a letter explaining...

Re: TravMed Insurance Explaination
I know there has been some confusion regarding the forms and insurance requirements for the 2009 BMX World Championships in Adelaide, Australia. I would like to explain in greater detail why USA Cycling is requiring all athletes competing at the Worlds to purchase TravMed Abroad insurance.

The TravMed Abroad insurance is mandatory to ensure a minimal level of coverage for all athletes traveling and racing abroad under the organization of USA Cycling. The policy may fill gaps in an athlete’s personal insurance coverage and also covers that individual during competition and or racing (something many other insurance policies exclude.) Additionally, some hospitals require up-front payment of medical expenses for non-residents and visitors. When possible, TravMed Abroad protects the traveler by making direct payments to physicians, hospitals, and the organization handling evacuations. Requiring the purchase of TravMed Abroad is the only way USA Cycling can ensure that an athlete has a certain level of coverage during international competition and it provides excellent benefits with minimal cost.

TravMed Abroad insurance is not purchased through USA Cycling but rather through a company called MEDEX that specializes in worldwide insurance products. They market a range of insurance products but have specially designed one for USA Cycling Athletes that covers accidents that occur during international competition as well as general sickness and injury. A description of the plan created for USA Cycling can be found by clicking here.

In order to get this unique plan, you must call 1-800-732-5309 and specifically mention that you are a USA Cycling BMX Athlete. The coverage is provided at a discounted rate of $3 a day and must begin the day you depart on the trip and end the day you return home. It must cover the entire trip and not just racing days.

Once an athlete has purchased the insurance coverage by calling 1-800-732-5309 and mentioning USA Cycling, MEDEX will email an insurance card to that athlete. Please print that card as proof of insurance and include a copy of it with the forms sent to USA Cycling.

Without TravMed Abroad proof of insurance and the other required USA Cycling forms, you may not be able to compete at the 2009 BMX World Championships. All forms are due by June 20th, 2009 and should be mailed to:

Gregory Cross – BMX Worlds
210 USA Cycling Point, Suite 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80919

If you have additional questions on TravMed Abroad or anything else, feel free to contact me at 719-434-4232 or gcross@usacycling.org.

Sincerely,
Gregory Cross
Director of Logistics and Operations


In addition, the the "Official Team USA Jersey" has been released. Here is what it looks like!

Any other questions please email myself at brianfell@bellsouth.net. We are looking forward to another exciting year at this years World Championships!

Thank you!

Brian Fell
USAC Challenge Team Manager



2009 Alice Bixler Scholarship Winners
Posted May 26, 2009 @ 19:14:20 EDT


The Alice Bixler Committee would like to thank Gus, the Profile team and Miami South BMX for helping us fund the Alice Bixler Scholarship this year.

This being only our second year had enough money to give out 10 awards for a total of $14,000.

We had 21 applicants apply and this year’s winners are:

10th Victoria Chin-Loy
9th Donna Snow
8th Katrina Malloy
7th Cory Watts
6th Julie Berger
5th Eric Soletzky
4th Drew Doan
3rd Evan Rosenberg
2nd Nicole Lamb
1st Janelle Schladant

We hope that the Alice Bixler Scholarship will help with this year’s winners to further their education. The committee would also like to thank all those that applied and look forward to next year.




MCS Report from 2009 State Series Championship
Posted May 23, 2008 @ 10:48:06 EDT

Well, another State Season is in the books. They seem to go by faster and faster every year. They are fun though and always make for some good times. Our team is awesome and this season everybody pulled through getting their locals in and receiving the ranking that they truly deserve.

The State Championship race was held at Sarasota BMX. The track has a great reputation for being both fast and somewhat technical. Their rep wouldn’t let us down, however a lack of air-time was clearly evident. The racing was heated though non the less. Friday’s practice was cut in half by the isolated thunderstorms that rolled in sending everyone packing and back to the hotels. The SSA was able to have one more session later that night, but I couldn’t tell you how it was, PTP and I were back at the hotel making a banner for the front of the tent. Yeah, last minute stuff is the WORST! We got it done though, along with a trip to the “Flag Man” we were ready to go on Saturday.

Ahhh, Saturday morning... For the record, I hate to get up in the morning and a 6:45 wake up call is never good. Combine that with the fact that someone stole the poles that we spray painted the night before and left to dry in the dumpster and it was a frustrating drive to the track. The only good part was getting to park next to the trailer where team canopies were supposed to go... But that is a whole other topic! The race itself was going to be a big one, after all it was the series finale. Sure enough it was with 196 motos. We were also fortunate enough to have it go out live on go211.com, maybe you saw it? If not look for the re-broadcast or look for it in their archive sections.

As I stated earlier, it’s a good feeling knowing that your team has come through with flying colors. When everything was said and done we came home with some serious hardware. CJ McGuire was on fire all day long not losing a lap until the main when carnage occurred in the first turn relegating himself and fellow title contender Tyler Faoro to the pavement. CJ got up, but had to settle for a 6th and Faoro an 8th. Tyler would get the #1 plate and CJ would have to settle for the #3 plate. CJ was able to bring home the big check though winning the money series. Raul Gomez has been on a mission this year. His goal is to regain the titles he vacated a few years ago. Well, his mission is half over. He took home the wins in both 20” and cruiser giving him the #1 plate in both. He is clearly the man to beat in the Sunshine State. Cory Watts and Petey Peters have been the 1-2 punch in 19-25 Expert all year long and Sarasota was no exception. They finished off the season the same way they started going 1-2 in the main. Cory actually got his locals in this year and is rewarded with running that big #1 on his bike next year. Petey on the other hand will add a zero onto his plate. Living in Georgia, it’s hard to get your locals in and he will be running the #10 plate. Bryan Kipp had another up and down day in 15 Expert. His gates continued to be his down fall. If he could get a handle on them, nobody could catch him. He finished second on the day and second for the series. Tucker Rice destroyed the 11 Expert class winning everything and completing his perfect season! 11-12 Cruiser wasn’t the same story though, Tuck got second for the day, but had to settle for the #4 plate. You can bet your bottom dollar that he will be on the hunt for that #1 again next year. Although Dean and Perry DeVido didn’t make their mains, they still had a good time and were able to bring home the #13 and #16 Plate respectively. Jeff DeVido made his main scoring and eighth place giving him the #7 plate for the year.

We would like to thank our sponsors for another great year. Profile Racing (profileracing.com), Odyssey BMX (odysseybmx.com), DNA Energy Drink (dnaenergydrink.com), Powerbar (powerbar.com), Royal (valenciasportgroup.com), UGP (undergroundproducts.com), ODI (odigrips.com), THE Helmets (vsiproducts.com), Intense Tires (vsiproducts.com), Sun Rims (sun-ringle.com), Hammer Bodywear and Hot Shoppe (hotshoppedesign.com)
(MCS Website)



Team Intense/Dyna Pep Takes Money Team and Trophy Team State Titles
Posted May 21, 2009 @ 20:07:38 EDT
Dyna-Pep

Intense
For the first time ever in Florida state history, the Intense/ Dyna Pep Team finished #1 in both the money and the trophy team series.

"The sun was shining with rain on tap for the semifinals, but that didn't slow down the racing at the state of Florida’s Championship race. With just under 200 motos, it is always the biggest state race of the year. The individual and team competition was ferocious, and Team Intense/ Dyna Pep held off a strong charge from the Profile Racing camp. Pro Girl Amanda Geving and Ole' Darin Houston ran near the front all weekend, but perfect final laps came from Justin Riddell, 16 X, and Geoffry Banser, 15 X,  in their main events to catapult Team Intense/ Dyna Pep to their first ever money team title.

Also, Team Intense/ Dyna Pep had to break a multiyear team championship run that had been held by Force Racing to become the undisputed winner in the Trophy Team competition. 

The team is sponsored by only the finest products and would like to thank:
Intense, Dyna Pep, Justgobmx.com, THE, Sinz, Intense Tire Systems, Troy Lee
Designs, Pro Link Chain Lube,  Profile Racing, Bawls Guarana, Snap BMX
Products, Ciari, ANS Graphixs, HRP Designs, Nor-Tech Boats, Trico
Shrimp Co., and Animal Customs
team jerseys.

 Also, we would like to thank the parents, friends, and families of the riders who completed the entire Florida State Series for us this season.

Pros: Amanda Geving, Amanda Carr
13 Girls: Stephanie Baker, 12 Girls: Michelle Huey, 11 girls: Shayla Stanton and Kayla Simon, 8 Girls: Campbell Lackey, 3 Rookie: Zane Garcia, 4 Rookie: Fisher Houston
5 Novice: Rowdy Houston, 6 Rookie: Aiden Hughey, 7 Rookie: Isaac Guiliano
7 Novice,  Dillon Shipley, 8 Novice: Casey McKey and Bently Garcia, 9 Expert: Jamie Wallace, 10 Expert: Eli Garcia, 11 Novice: Ty Carroll, 11 Expert: Joshua Cross, 13
Rookie: CJ Giuliano, 13 Novice: Tyler Giuliano and Marc Brilhart, 13 Expert: Jacob Cross and Matt Corry, 13 Rookie: CJ Giuliano 14 Novice: Little E Johnson, 14 Expert: Jesse Baker, 15 Novice: Max Schachinger, 15 Expert: Geoffrey Banser, 16 Rookie: Kyle Kloer, 16 Novice: Dayne Bruggeman,16 Expert: Justin Riddell,18 Expert: Kory Fain, 25-34 Novice: Jamie Blinkhorn, 30-34 Cruiser: Ezell " Gazelle" Johnson, 35-39 Cruiser: Darin Houston, Todd Lackey, Allan Stanton, and Mike Powers, 35-39 Novice: Andy Morris and Matt Corry Sr., 41 and over Expert: Chuck Carroll, I.R. Ron Sanchez, Adrian Torres, Donnie Beals and Robbie McMannus.






Morphine Industries’ Tyler Faoro Takes the Elite Open Title at Florida State Championships
Posted May 21, 2009 @ 18:53:14 EDT

Florida State Championship, what else needs to be said.  It is no doubt the premier state series with top national caliber riders as proven year after year at the President’s Cup.  The race pulled just under 200 motos and did not disappoint in the excitement category.  We had the added bonus this year of GO211.com bringing the racing to the world.  Hopefully you had a chance to watch.

Morphine Industries showed up to the Championships with 4 riders in tow to do some damage on the Podium.

Super-X Tyler Faoro ended the Florida State Championship Series on top taking the Elite Open Title.  Tyler finished off a dominating season with an impressive run in the motos and a crash in the main to top the final Podium.

12X and 11/12 Cruiser Noah Reeves finished his impressive run on the Florida state title on his 20” dominating the pack all day with a clean sweep of 1’s to take the 12X title.  Noah battled on his cruiser all day to take another impressive 2nd place finish in 11/12 cruiser

41+ Jonathan Reeves crashed hard in moto 2 making a repeat as title holder a little more exciting.  However, he was able to put himself back together to take the top podium spot for the second year in a row.

Morphine Industries had a great Florida State Series and want to thank its Florida factory team riders, factory team sponsors and the SSA for another great series.

Morphine Industries would like to thank its Factory Team Sponsors; Staats Motocross Bicycles (www.staatsbikes.com), Alienation (www.alienationbmx.com), Fly Racing (www.flyracingbmx.com), Lost Energy Drink (www.lostenterprises.com), Sinz Racing (www.sinz-racing.com), Rennen (www.rennendesigngroup.com)

(Morphine Industries Website)



  
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· Naples
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· St. Augustine
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