BE THERE: SOUTHWICK 250F/450 NATIONAL FACTS

Are you going to the Southwick National to cheer for Doug Henry and John Dowd? If so, here are all the pertinent facts for this weekend. Oh yeah, drive safely and wear your best Junkyard Dog T-shirt.

DATE: Saturday and Sunday, June 10 & 11, 2006

ADDRESS: 46 Powdermill Road, Southwick, MA

GATES OPEN:

Saturday, June 10 8:00 am–Tech Inspection and Qualifiers
Sunday, June 11 7:00 am – AMA 250F/450 Nationals

TICKET INFORMATION:

No pre-sale tickets available
All tickets must be purchased at track!
Saturday: Includes Sunday admission Adult: $40.00
Sunday Only: Adult: $30.00
Rain or shine
Cash Only. No personal checks or credit cards
Child Under 6: Free when accompanied by adult.

PRO PIT PASSES:

Pro Pit Passes are available for Sunday only.
Price: $10.00 each – there are a limited number.
When to use it: Sunday only from 9:00 am to 12 noon.

CAMPING:

No Overnight Camping at the facility.
Even though we have allowed it in the past, this year there cannot be any camping at the track or in the parking areas.
Camping is available at Sodem Mt. Campgrounds
Call 413/569-3930.

EVENT RULES & REGULATIONS:

1. Anyone taking banners from track will be prosecuted!
2. Anyone taking banners from track will be prosecuted!
3. Wristbands must be worn at all times. Once removed it is no longer valid.
4. No hanging or pushing against the fences.
5. You will be removed from the park if you are causing a situation that may result in injury to others.
6. Your vehicle will be towed if not parked in the proper designated area.
7. No Pit Bikes or ATV’s allowed.
8. No Pets allowed.
9. No glass containers of any kind.
10. Anyone taking banners from track will be prosecuted!
11. No alcoholic beverages.
12. No Saturday-only tickets.
13. No refunds or exchanges for any reason. Lost or stolen wristbands will not be replaced.
14. No household furniture allowed.
15. No overnight camping allowed at track!
16. Did we mention??…Anyone taking banners from track will be prosecuted!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Saturday, June 10:
Gates open 8:00 am
Pro Qualifiers 3:00 pm
Sunday, June 11:
Gates open 7:00 am
Pro Riders Meeting 8:30 am – 8:45 am
Pro Pits open 9:00 am – 12 noon
Pro Practice 9:00 am
Pro Heat Races 10:30 am – 12 noon
Opening Ceremonies 12:30 pm
Pro National Racing 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Victory Circle 5:30 pm
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AMATEUR RACING PROGRAM:

Sorry, we do not have an amateur racing program on Pro National weekend.
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MOTO338 TRACK FACTS:

First National Event: 1976
Length of Course: 1.1 miles
Course Composition: Sandy mix
Round Three of the AMA US Motocross Championship comes from the “Sands of Southwick.” The series’ only “pure” sand race, Southwick’s soft track surface brings out the best sand riders in the world. Always something exciting happening at Southwick, in recent years the track has favored local riders such as John Dowd (Ludlow, Mass.) and Doug Henry (Oxford, Conn.). So, the track definitely favors the riders who have the most sand experience.

Southwick, known for its beautiful rolling hills and wooded setting, is also one of the most photographed tracks on the circuit as the bikes kick up a giant plume of sand called “roost” when they race by. An excellent subject for photos with the blasting sand showing motion in the still photograph. The sand also makes for an ever-shifting track, with ruts and bumps quickly forming after one lap around the nicely groomed track. Southwick, without a doubt, it one of the more difficult race tracks anywhere.

SOUTHWICK WINNERS

250/450 NATIONAL WINNERS ÿ
2005 …Ricky Carmichael …Suzuki
2004 …Ricky Carmichael …Honda
2003 …Ricky Carmichael …Honda
2002 …Ricky Carmichael …Honda
2001 …Ricky Carmichael …Kawasaki
2000 …Ricky Carmichael …Kawasaki
1999 …Ezra Lusk …Honda
1998 …Doug Henry …Yamaha
1997 …John Dowd …Yamaha
1996 …Jeremy McGrath …Honda
1995 …Jeff Emig …Yamaha
1994 …Mike LaRocco …Kawasaki
1993 …Mike Kiedrowski …Kawasaki
1992 …Jeff Stanton …Honda
1991 …Jeff Stanton …Honda
1990 …Jeff Stanton …Honda
1989 …Jeff Stanton …Honda
1988 …Jeff Ward …Kawasaki
1987 …Rick Johnson …Honda
1986 …Rick Johnson …Honda
1982 …Donnie Hansen …Honda
1981 …Kent Howerton …Suzuki
1980 …Kent Howerton …Suzuki
1979 …Kent Howerton …Suzuki
1978 …Bob Hannah …Yamaha
1977 …Marty Smith …Honda
1976 …Pierre Karsmakers …Honda
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125/250F NATIONAL WINNERS
2005 …Grant Langston …Kawasaki
2004 …James Stewart …Kawasaki
2003 …Craig Anderson …Yamaha
2002 …Danny Smith …Suzuki
2001 …Travis Pastrana …Suzuki
2000 …Travis Pastrana …Suzuki
1999 …Ricky Carmichael …Kawasaki
1998 …John Dowd …Yamaha
1997 …Ricky Carmichael …Kawasaki
1996 …Steve Lamson …Honda
1995 …Steve Lamson …Honda
1994 …Doug Henry …Honda
1993 …Doug Henry …Honda
1992 …Larry Ward …Suzuki
1991 …Mike Kiedrowski …Kawasaki
1990 …Jean-Michel Bayle …Honda
1989 …Larry Ward …Honda
1988 …George Holland …Honda
1987 …Micky Dymond …Honda
1986 …Keith Bowen …Yamaha
1980 …Broc Glover …Yamaha
1978 …Broc Glover …Yamaha

500 NATIONAL WINNERS
1982 …Kent Howerton …Suzuki
1981 …Broc Glover …Yamaha
1979 …Danny LaPorte …Suzuki