ASK THE MXPERTS: GLEN HELEN AMA NATIONAL CANCELED

Dear MXA,
   I have heard all the rumors and I know that Jody knows the answers to all the question about the Glen Helen National. Will There be a Glen Helen National this year?

   We sent your question to Jody. Here is his reply:

   “No. Glen Helen will not host a National in 2010. It had nothing to do with the track, facilities or event?it was all about whether or not Glen Helen wanted to do business with MX Sports any more. My guess is that they didn’t. I am in no way a part of the Glen Helen management, and I had no part in the negotiations, but I do know from my personal experience (building the track for the last 15 years) that fighting with officials who want shorter motos, under two-minute lap times, timed qualifying and graded racetracks does get a little tiring after the first 100 battles. Glen Helen stayed rough, rugged and tough in spite of MX Sports…and the interpersonal relationships suffered with every argument.

“As for Hangtown and Washougal, who had joined with Glen Helen to fight against the new MX Sports contract, they got contract concessions, and, as the saying goes, Divide and Conquer. With the exception of local motocross riders who race for the love of it (and pay for the honor), this is a business for the sanctioning body, teams, pro riders and track owners, and not every business deal is good for both parties.”

   Jody did include the official statement from Glen Helen Raceway announcing their intentions not to do business with MX Sports.



2010 GLEN HELEN NATIONAL: OFFICIAL STATEMENT

Glen Helen Raceway regretfully announces that it will not host Round two of AMA 250/450 Nationals on May 29, 2010.

There has been long negotiations between MX Sports and Glen Helen Raceway in regards to the event. As a previous host of more than 14 AMA Nationals and three GP’s over the last 20 years, Glen Helen has proven to be a world class venue (and so do the fans who have flooded the gates in large numbers over the years).

From the beginning of the most recent contract negotiations, Glen Helen has asked for the same contractual terms as other tracks on the National circuit received in 2010. Due to the lack of equality in the terms, Glen Helen is unable to move forward with a National at this time.

The National Promoter’s Group (NPG) was formed 15 years ago to set the standard for motocross in America. As a charter member, Glen Helen has stood together with the other promoters for the entire 15-year period. We feel that our contributions to the promotion of the sport were integral to the progress that has been made in motocross.

Glen Helen supports all the teams, riders, sponsors and other National promoters 100 percent and we are sorry that the fans who planned to come to Glen Helen to see “Real Motocross” will not get the chance to do it this year.

Glen Helen will still be hosting events every weekend and will give fans, riders and sponsors a venue that they can be proud to be part of. We have a pre-National event on May 16, 2010 with the MTA World MX Championships, which will give fans a first look at the outdoor teams for 2010. A large Pro purse will be included. More details to follow.

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