The first race at Erik Goetzinger BMX is now in the books and despite the rain and the time it took to enter all the new and returning riders into the Moto Maker computer program the race was a success. The first race stats included 13 motos and 56 riders, not including a good group of ½ track racers. This is one of the largest first races at Erik Goetzinger in a number of years.
A big “THANK YOU” to all the volunteers who jumped in to help with registration, on the start hill and on the track. Without our volunteers, the kids wouldn’t be able to race. Also a big “THANK YOU” to those who invited friends out to race. The Grecht family has been a big part of this by getting information about our track in the Parksville school news letter and arranging for a reporter, James Clark, from the Parksville Qualicum Beach News to do a story on the track and a few of the riders. Click on BMX Story to read the article.
Between now and next race we will be doing a little adjusting on the track to make it a little easier for the younger riders to get over the jump at the end of the 2nd straight and more packing will be done as well. Overall the returning riders liked the new track design.
Next week will go much smoother as we have most people in the computer but please remember sign-up will close at 6:30 PM. Also, you must be running your current number next week and you will be responsible now for your own number plate. The club has a good quality plate for a cost of $6.00, which is less then half the cost of what most plates cost. Numbers will also be available for a cost of $1.00 each. If you are not running your proper number you won’t be scored at the finish line. If you are un-sure of your number please send an e-mail to gtrees@shaw.ca. A list will also be posted at the track and on the website.