With Hangtown being the first race of the Outdoor season it always draws a big crowd and as witnessed by the local tracks in the area, Motocross is starting to show signs of life again.  This is further backed up by the fact that the most expensive $300 Super Ticket sold out faster than any of the other limited edition tickets.  Fans from as far away as Texas purchased the Super Tickets and they have even sold some tickets to people in Australia.  You can expect 25,000+ people to run through the gates throughout the week, with Am days opening up Wednesday and running through Friday with Pro Racing Saturday.

The Dirt Diggers North worked with the State of California to improve the spectator areas with some tiers on the hillsides to hold big rigs and open up some new spectating areas.  They also dropped a load of cash (I promised not to tell how much) on a brand new starting gate.  The gate will be a little further back than the current location and includes hydraulic actuation and each side of the dog house drops independently from one another.  So if two classes need to race in the same moto they can line up one group on the left and one on the right.  When the gate drops it will only be for the right class.  No more taking off with the wrong class.  As always they are bringing in rice hulls and sand to keep the track in great shape.  The basic track layout will be the same as in years past, but they are mixing it up with a couple of different obstacles.

Specific to amateur days, it will cost you less money to race this year.   The race is no longer AMA sanctioned so you don’t need to have an AMA card.  With race prices at $75 for the first class, $45 for the second class and only $35 for any additional classes you have the chance to get your fair share of track time and prizes without breaking the bank.   No transponders this year and they have simplified the class structure to keep the gates full.  Vet classes will have the typical A, B, and C classes.  250 and 450 will be Pro, B, and C.  Minis have been simplified as well.  This year you will also get to enter a 2 stroke only class.  The class will be an OPEN class in terms of bike size with a 105cc minimum and a B and C skill level.  So get the pre-mix ready to go.  All racers get an additional mechanic band this year as well, so now you don’t have to choose between your best friend and your girlfriend.  They can both get down into the mechanics area and cheer you on.  “Wait a second; go back to prizes for a minute, what did you say about prizes?”  You heard it right, not only will you be contesting for one of the biggest trophies around, but you will also be competing for all kinds of swag including complete Redline BMX bikes from Bicycles Plus, Complete FMF Exhaust systems, Goggles from Oakley and Thor, as well as Kawasaki merchandise.  Harvey assures me prizes are flowing in daily so expect the booty pile to increase as we get closer to race day.

A new podium is being built that is large enough to hold a bike, the trophy you win and the trophy girl.  The Dirt Diggers North have hired Deonna Marie, a professional model with a resume a mile long including Hawaiian Tropic, Transworld Motocross, and Fuel TV to hold the 30 second board and pose with race winners when they receive their awards.

Pre enter now from the website  www.hangtownmx.com

The Dirt Diggers North are working hard to make Hangtown not only one of the best rounds of the Professional circuit, but to elevate the amateur series to the next level and make it a true amateur national.  Make sure you thank the Dirt Diggers for all of the hard work they do and try not to give them any crap if they stop you trying to sneak in to the pits.  They are volunteers and work tremendously hard to make this event great for the fans and riders.

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James Stewart

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Ricky Carmichael doing some track testing

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