BMX NEWS FLASH

We added a race to the schedule for Sunday May 11th, please mark your calendars.

Regular race days are most Thursday evenings and Sundays.  Track points started on May 1st. Registration on Thursdays is from 5:00 - 6:30 pm and Sundays from 11:00 - 12:30 pm / Race ASAP.  Thursdays are $5.00 ribbon nights.  Check the schedule for exact dates and times.  See you there!

RFL / STATE QUALIFIER WEEKEND MAY 17th - 18th

There was a mistake by the ABA on listing the RFL as a single point race.  The problem has been corrected and the ABA's website has been updated.

BMX riders are invited to the American Bicycle Association's 2008 "Race for Life" to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

The event will be held on Saturday May 17th at Fond Du Lac BMX Club - Fond Du Lac, WI.

"This is a great way for people to see if BMX is for them, A $10 donation and a $10 race fee...gets them on the track in an ABA-sanctioned Double Point event; You will be helping a good cause." The event is open to the public.

Fundraiser envelopes are available in advance of this event at registration on race days or call Linda (920) 921-1976

WHAT IS THE "RACE FOR LIFE"

It all started in 1981 when an avid 12-year-old BMX racer from Michigan discovered he had Leukemia. Todd Kingsbury was his name, and like many BMXers, he had dreams of someday becoming a top pro in the sport. Unfortunately, this dreaded disease would keep Todd from fulfilling his dream.

When Todd’s friends and the American Bicycle Association learned of his diagnosis, it was decided that an organized effort should be made to help in Todd’s "Race for Life." The first ABA "Race for Life" events were formed that year, with over 130 tracks participating and raising funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Ever since, the ABA has held a series of "Race for Life" events nationwide to help in the fight to find a cure for blood-related cancers. There are awards given to top fund raisers, which include t-shirts, jackets and trips to the ABA Grand nationals of BMX.

Of course, the best reward of all is the good feeling of helping others with Leukemia.

"RACE FOR LIFE" FUNDRAISER AWARD LEVELS

Minimum Donation

Award

$10.00 - $19.99

Race for Life certificate

$20.00 - $49.99

Official Race for Life patch

$50.00 - $249.99

Official Race for Life t-shirt

$250.00 - $499.99

Official Race for Life jacket

$500.00 & Over

All entry fee's to this year's ABA Grand Nationals - FREE

Top Fundraiser Nationwide

Free Trip for 2 to the ABA Grand Nationals
Including roundtrip airline tickets, event tickets and all entry fee's.