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The 2012 Ninth Annual NATIONAL VET MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP presented by ProSports USA and Motocross of Marion County is a two-day event, with an all-day practice on Saturday, February 18, and the race on Sunday, February 19.  This Championship event will be held at Motocross of Marion County in Citra, Florida, and is designed specifically for those riders who have earned the special status as a "VET MX RACER."  Most Vet MXer's have been racing for a good part of their life, and many are now introducing the sport of motocross to their offspring.  This event will also offer support classes for the offspring of the Vet Racers, and other up-and-coming riders. 

Growing Bolder was there to cover the race action at a previous event, and they interviewed some of the riders.  Growing Bolder was founded by Marc Middleton to provide a forum to recognize folks like the "Vet Motocross Racers".  Bill Shaffer, and Andrea Coudriet, former newscaster's from WESH Channel 2, are also members of the GB organization.  Visit Growing Bolder at http://www.growingbolder.com, and click here or on the "gbtv" image to the left to watch race coverage of this event by Growing Bolder.

EVENT DETAILS
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SPECIAL NOTICES

FACILITIES
For this event MX of Marion County will be combining the main track and the vintage track to make an extra long track just for this race.

The entire pit area is plush grass and has some very large oak trees along one side and in the middle of the pit area. The facility has a bike wash area, which is located at the far end of the row of trees in the middle of the pit area. The water used for the bike wash is not for drinking. No electrical hook-ups.

You can park anywhere in the pit area, except in the bleacher area, which is reserved for food and accessory vendors.

NEAR FATAL EXTREME GEAR will be at the track on both days..  They offer their own line of riding and sports gear. Check out their website at http://www.nearlyfatal.com/

Bobby Williams of Pro-Action Suspension will be there with the support trailer.  Call Bobby in advance if you need any special suspension work done on the day of the race.  (863) 412-6630.

Jim Edgar has been covering this race for the past 3 years, and has taken some great action pictures.  Copies of these pictures along with an action-packed race story are included in this website.  Jim is also a contributing reporter for Cycle News and FLMX Magazine. You can contact Jim Edgar directly at mx546@bellsouth.net. 

There is absolutely no pit riding allowed at any time. Racers may ride their motorcycle to and from the starting area, but first gear only, and not over 5 MPH.  No burnouts allowed unless first approved by a track official.  Pets are discouraged, but if you have one it must be leased and muzzled if it is outside your trailer or RV (no exceptions).

Riders not being accompanied by their parents or legal guardian must have a completed and notarized Minor Release Form and medical . You can click here to get a copy of this form.

FLMX Magazine will be there to cover the race action.

RACE MOTEL -  Ramada Inn 352 732 3131.  I-75 Exit 354.   Ask for MX rates

Campground:  Wild Frontier, 12 miles South of track on Hwy 441.  Call 352-368-6645 for reservations.  Click here to view their website.

RULES

Click here to see Rules.

FRIDAY:
Gates Open - 5:00pm
Gates Close - 10:00pm
Gate Fee - $25 for Fri. Night, Sat. and Sun. (Non-riding children 6 - 10 $10, and under 6 Free)

SATURDAY
Gates Open - 7:30am
Practice - 9:00am to 3:00pm
Gate Fee - $20 for Saturday and Sunday
   (Non-riding children 6 - 10 $10, and under 6 Free)
Practice Fee: $25 for each practice session

PRACTICE SCHEDULE SESSIONS
1. +25 thru +40 Amateur  
2. All Experts including Support Classes 
3. +45 thru +60 Amateur & Women
4. 85 Support & Advanced 65 
5. 125/250/4 Stroke Amateur Support 
6. Beginner 65 & PW Support

Registration for Sundays Race:  3 to 5pm
Gates Close - 10:00pm

SUNDAY
Gates Open - 6:30am
Race Registration - 7:00am
Riders Meeting - 8:00am
Practice - 8:30am
Race - 10:00am
Gate Fee: $15 (non-riding children 6 -10 $5, Under 6 Free)
Race Fee - $30 for amateurs per class
Pro Race Fee - $50 for Vet Pro Money Classes

$2,000.00 +30 Pro Vet Purse

$1,000.00 +40 Pro Vet Purse

Also product contingencies
to all Trophy Winners
Provided by the following sponsors
 

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS:

VORTEX 50% off certificates for the
top 3 finishers in each class

FMF 35 to 50% off certificates for the
top 3 finishers in each class
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+25 Amateur & Expert
+25 Women
+30 Vintage 125 Am & Expert
+30 Vintage 250/Open Am & Exp
+30 Amateur & Expert
+30 Pro Vet Money
+35 Amateur & Expert
+40 Amateur & Expert
+40 Pro Senior Vet Money
+45 Amateur & Expert
+50 Master
+55 Master
+60 Master

SUPPORT CLASSES:

50cc Open
65cc 6-8 & 9-11
85cc *7-11 & **12-15
125cc ***12-15
Youth 16-24
125cc Amateur & Expert
250/500cc Amateur & Expert
Four Stroke Open
Women up to 105cc
Women Open
Vintage Open
EVO Open*****

*   66-85cc 2-Stroke/75-125cc 4-Stroke
** 80-112cc 2-Stroke/75-150cc 4-Stroke (16 inch rear and 19 inch front allowed)
*** 86-125cc 2-Stroke/75cc to 250cc 4-Stroke
**** Vintage is 1974 and older
***** EVO is 1975 through 1989

NOTES:
1.  Amateur = Beg & C level, and Expert = B & A level.  If you normally finish in the lower 50% of a non-skill designated age class, you should sign up for the Amateur.  If you normally finish in the top 50%, you should sign up for Expert.

2.  The age-based classes are based on how old you are on February 22, 2009.

3.  35% of each non-Pro class will receive awards and product contingencies.  Click here to see which companies are providing the product contingencies. 

4.  To save time on race-day, and to reserve your race number, you are encouraged to pre-enter.  Click on the navigation button at the top of the page entitled "Pre-Entry".  Print the form and follow the directions.  The entry form is a PDF format, and will require the Adobe Acrobat Reader to get the form.  If you don't the Reader installed on your computer, you can download it free be clicking here.  Postmark deadline for pre-entry is February 13, 2009.