Today was the re-opening of Elko Motocross track just outside the locally famous Elko Speedway. This track has been in existence for over a decade, but has been run by many promoters over it's lifetime, including a recent change for 2012. The new, and current head of operations is Meadow Valley MX, the same people that own and operate the track of the same name near Millville MN.
Last weekend was one of the longest Motorsport weekends for myself for as long as I can remember. Not all MX related, the beginning was spent up at BIR (Brainerd International Raceway) shooting a BMW club event on their short track, Friday afternoon. For those that haven't been to something like this, just imagine a fun twisty country road with a few straights, and a green light to drive as fast as you like on them without worrying about tickets. Overall, a fun event!
Last saturday I attended the Motokazie Supercross event in Jordan Minnesota, something that is quite normal for me. In some cases, normal and routine is okay, certainly I don't want to make things too complicated for event coverage, but at the same time, routine does get boring.
Arsenal Series in Full Swing: Joliet MX Round 4
Saturday night the 19th of May marked the start of round 4 for the Arsenal Series at Joliet MX. The weather was quite unseasonably hot at 90 degrees; it certainly played a role in the racing. Luckily the mains start as the sun is going down making the temperatures more tolerable and the riders a bit more comfortable, while they chase each other down looking for victory. The track had been plagued by the heavy rains the week before putting it almost underwater. The entire surface was over-hauled during the week heading up to the race and everything was looking amazing out there come race day.
Matt (MXMatt) Wellumson