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Lightning Raceway T-Shirt Day and Sunoco Series
714-229-1313
Contact: Mark Weppler
82585 Craigo Road, Tippecanoe, OH 44699
Gates Open 7 AM
Sign up 8 AM
Practice 9 AM
Race 10 AM
Junior Promotions
330-610-6769
Contact: Wesley Wertz
Big Game MX track: 2290 South Price Road, Hubbard, Ohio 44425
FLY sCRAm-x Information:
Class list and race times
Gates open 8 AM Sign up 8:30 AM
Must compete in 4 events to earn a series award. Awards to top 3
Points are for series only and are not transferable
and will NOT be added to HS or MX standings
9 AM Youth Quads 30 minutes
2 stroke 50cc 4 stroke 70cc 4-6 yrs old
2 stroke 50cc 4 stroke 70cc 7-8 yrs old
2 stroke 80cc (LT80) 90cc 4 stroke no mods
125 cc 4 stroke 90cc 2 stroke & under 9-12 yrs old
125 cc 4 stroke 90cc 2 stroke & under 13-15 yrs old
9:45 AM Mini Youth (50cc &Trail) Bikes 30 minute
2 stroke 50cc 4 stroke 50-70cc 4-6 yrs old
2 stroke 50cc 4 stroke 70cc 7-10 yrs old
4 stroke 75cc – 125cc 7-10 yrs old
10:30 AM Adult Bikes (Group A) 45 minute event
Money Bike (100% Payback $40.00 Sign Up)
A class (125 cc- Open)
B class (125 cc- Open)
C class (125 cc- Open)
11:30 AM Adult Quads (Group1) 45 minutes
Money Quad (100% Payback $40.00 Sign Up)
A class (125 cc- Open)
B class (125 cc- Open)
C class (125 cc- Open)
12:30 PM Youth Bikes 45 minutes
80-105cc and 150 4 stroke 10-12 yrs old
80-105cc and 150 4 stroke 13-15 yrs old
65cc 7-12 yrs old
Women (21′ front wheel & 18″ rear wheel minimum)
1:30 PM Adult “Plus” classes 45 minutes
Under 25 yrs old (125 cc- Open)
25 yrs. and over (125 cc- Open)
Senior Plus 40 (125 cc- Open)
Senior Plus 50 (125 cc- Open)
2:30 PM Adult Quads (Group 2) 45 Minutes
250 Beginner 12-15 yrs old (200cc & under 2 stroke & 250cc & under 4 stroke)
Open 250cc & Up
Senior Plus 40
Pymatuning Buckeye Series Rd 5
814-683-5655
Contact: Art Cervi
15729 Maple Road, Linesville, PA 16424
HS Start times and arrow colors
9:00 AM Mini Bikes -White Backgrounds with Red arrow
10:00 AM Pee Wee Bikes – Yellow backgrounds with Black arrow
10:45 AM Big Bikes – Pink background Black Arrow
1:00 PM Mini Quads- Yellow backgrounds with Black arrow
2:00 PM Big Quads – Pink background Black Arrow
You should be signed up one half hour prior to your start time
Lightning Raceway
714-229-1313
Contact: Mark Weppler
82585 Craigo Road, Tippecanoe, OH 44699
HS Start times and arrow colors
9:00 AM Mini Bikes -White Backgrounds with Red arrow
10:00 AM Pee Wee Bikes – Yellow backgrounds with Black arrow
10:45 AM Big Bikes – Pink background Black Arrow
1:00 PM Mini Quads- Yellow backgrounds with Black arrow
2:00 PM Big Quads – Pink background Black Arrow
You should be signed up one half hour prior to your start time
Promoted by Big Game
Outlaw Extreme ** Easter Saturday event**
330-534-7958
Contact: Curtis or Sonya
Outlaw Extreme; 6848 Mottice Drive SE, Waynesburg, OH 44688
HS Start times and arrow colors
9:00 AM Mini Bikes -White Backgrounds with Red arrow
10:00 AM Big Quads – Pink background Black Arrow
11:30 AM Pee Wee Bikes – Yellow backgrounds with Black arrow
12:15 PM Mini Quads- Yellow backgrounds with Black arrow
1:00 PM Big Bikes – Pink background Black Arrow
You should be signed up one half hour prior to your start time
Salem MC Club
Contact: 330-366-0169
Skyview Raceway: 36902 Mattix Rd, Lisbon, OH 44432
HS Start times and arrow colors
9:00 AM Mini Bikes -White Backgrounds with Red arrow
10:00 AM Big Quads – Pink background Black Arrow
11:30 AM Pee Wee Bikes – Yellow backgrounds with Black arrow
12:15 PM Mini Quads- Yellow backgrounds with Black arrow
1:00 PM Big Bikes – Pink background Black Arrow
You should be signed up one half hour prior to your start time
Big Game Raceway SUNOCO Series Round 1
330-610-6769
Contact: Wesley Wertz
Big Game MX track: 2290 South Price Road, Hubbard, Ohio 44425
Gates open: 7:00 AM
Sign Up 7:00 AM
Practice 9:00 AM
Race 10:30 AM
Skyview Raceway by Salem MC Club Sunoco Series Event
Contact: 330-831-2721
Skyview Raceway: 36902 Mattix Rd, Lisbon, OH 44432
Gates open: 7 :00 am and you may camp on Saturday night!
Sign up: 7:30 am
Practice: 8:30 am
Race: 10:00 am
This is round 1 of the Team Race
Big Game Raceway We are using the MX entrance
330-534-7958
Contact: Curtis or Sonya
Big Game MX track: 2290 South Price Road, Hubbard, Ohio 44425
CALL THE TRACK PROMOTER FOR SATUDAY EVENT SCHEDULE AND THE START TIMES FOR SUNDAY
Team Race Rules:
One alternat team member is permitted. If one team member is unable to participate in one of the events, an alternat rider may step in for the one event.
A rider must ride up a class.
Example – If the team consists of an A and a B rider, the team will enter the A class If the team consists of a rider 52 years old and 62 years old, the team will enter the Plus 50 class
Team races are for big bikes and big quads only. Mini bikes and quads will have regular races on the team race weekend. Some may be on Saturday. Check with your track for official weekend schedule.
Bikes will be 4 hours and Quads 2 hours
All tracks will have an exchange area. Riders are not permitted to leave ahead of the team member that is exiting the course. Exchange rules will be given during the riders meeting.
Classes for Team Races
Bikes:
Ironman ($50.00)
Money Class ($100.00 per team)
The follow classes are $50.00 per team or in case of 3-4 man team it is $25.00 per rider
A
B
C
Sr I Plus 50
Sr II Plus 60
Family 85cc- Open (riders must be related to enter this class)
Quads:
Ironman ($50.00)
Money Class ($100.00 per team)
The follow classes are $50.00 per team or in case of 3-4 man team it is $25.00 per rider
A
B
C
Sr I Plus 50
Family 85cc- Open (riders must be related to enter this class)
This is round 1 of the Team Race
Big Game Raceway We are using the MX entrance
330-534-7958
Contact: Curtis or Sonya
Big Game MX track: 2290 South Price Road, Hubbard, Ohio 44425
CALL THE TRACK PROMOTER FOR SATUDAY EVENT SCHEDULE AND THE START TIMES FOR SUNDAY
Team Race Rules:
One alternat team member is permitted. If one team member is unable to participate in one of the events, an alternat rider may step in for the one event.
A rider must ride up a class.
Example – If the team consists of an A and a B rider, the team will enter the A class If the team consists of a rider 52 years old and 62 years old, the team will enter the Plus 50 class
Team races are for big bikes and big quads only. Mini bikes and quads will have regular races on the team race weekend. Some may be on Saturday. Check with your track for official weekend schedule.
Bikes will be 4 hours and Quads 2 hours
All tracks will have an exchange area. Riders are not permitted to leave ahead of the team member that is exiting the course. Exchange rules will be given during the riders meeting.
Classes for Team Races
Bikes:
Ironman ($50.00)
Money Class ($100.00 per team)
The follow classes are $50.00 per team or in case of 3-4 man team it is $25.00 per rider
A
B
C
Sr I Plus 50
Sr II Plus 60
Family 85cc- Open (riders must be related to enter this class)
Quads:
Ironman ($50.00)
Money Class ($100.00 per team)
The follow classes are $50.00 per team or in case of 3-4 man team it is $25.00 per rider
A
B
C
Sr I Plus 50
Family 85cc- Open (riders must be related to enter this class)
Lightning Raceway Team Race Rd 2
714-229-1313
Contact: Mark Weppler
82585 Craigo Road, Tippecanoe, OH 44699
Contact the track for the weekend events.
CALL THE TRACK PROMOTER FOR SATUDAY EVENT SCHEDULE AND THE START TIMES FOR SUNDAY
Team Race Rules:
One alternat team member is permitted. If one team member is unable to participate in one of the events, an alternat rider may step in for the one event.
A rider must ride up a class.
Example – If the team consists of an A and a B rider, the team will enter the A class If the team consists of a rider 52 years old and 62 years old, the team will enter the Plus 50 class
Team races are for big bikes and big quads only. Mini bikes and quads will have regular races on the team race weekend. Some may be on Saturday. Check with your track for official weekend schedule.
Bikes will be 4 hours and Quads 2 hours
All tracks will have an exchange area. Riders are not permitted to leave ahead of the team member that is exiting the course. Exchange rules will be given during the riders meeting.
Classes for Team Races
Bikes:
Ironman ($50.00)
Money Class ($100.00 per team)
The follow classes are $50.00 per team or in case of 3-4 man team it is $25.00 per rider
A
B
C
Sr I Plus 50
Sr II Plus 60
Family 85cc- Open (riders must be related to enter this class)
Quads:
Ironman ($50.00)
Money Class ($100.00 per team)
The follow classes are $50.00 per team or in case of 3-4 man team it is $25.00 per rider
A
B
C
Sr I Plus 50
Family 85cc- Open (riders must be related to enter this class)
THE TEAM RACE AT PYMATUNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR AUGUST 13TH
This event has been rescheduled
Pymatuning
814-683-5655
Contact: Art Cervi
15729 Maples Road, Linesville, PA 16424
CALL THE TRACK PROMOTER FOR SATUDAY EVENT SCHEDULE AND THE START TIMES FOR SUNDAY
Team Race Rules:
One alternat team member is permitted. If one team member is unable to participate in one of the events, an alternat rider may step in for the one event.
A rider must ride up a class.
Example – If the team consists of an A and a B rider, the team will enter the A class If the team consists of a rider 52 years old and 62 years old, the team will enter the Plus 50 class
Team races are for big bikes and big quads only. Mini bikes and quads will have regular races on the team race weekend. Some may be on Saturday. Check with your track for official weekend schedule.
Bikes will be 4 hours and Quads 2 hours
All tracks will have an exchange area. Riders are not permitted to leave ahead of the team member that is exiting the course. Exchange rules will be given during the riders meeting.
Classes for Team Races
Bikes:
Ironman ($50.00)
Money Class ($100.00 per team)
The follow classes are $50.00 per team or in case of 3-4 man team it is $25.00 per rider
A
B
C
Sr I Plus 50
Sr II Plus 60
Family 85cc- Open (riders must be related to enter this class)
Quads:
Ironman ($50.00)
Money Class ($100.00 per team)
The follow classes are $50.00 per team or in case of 3-4 man team it is $25.00 per rider
A
B
C
Sr I Plus 50
Family 85cc- Open (riders must be related to enter this class)
Kirby Promotions
724-333-3853
Contact: Chris Kirby
Pine Glenn Raceway 1432 Pine Glenn Road, Pulaski, PA 16143
CALL THE TRACK PROMOTER FOR SATUDAY EVENT SCHEDULE AND THE START TIMES FOR SUNDAY
Team Race Rules:
One alternat team member is permitted. If one team member is unable to participate in one of the events, an alternat rider may step in for the one event.
A rider must ride up a class.
Example – If the team consists of an A and a B rider, the team will enter the A class If the team consists of a rider 52 years old and 62 years old, the team will enter the Plus 50 class
Team races are for big bikes and big quads only. Mini bikes and quads will have regular races on the team race weekend. Some may be on Saturday. Check with your track for official weekend schedule.
Bikes will be 4 hours and Quads 2 hours
All tracks will have an exchange area. Riders are not permitted to leave ahead of the team member that is exiting the course. Exchange rules will be given during the riders meeting.
Classes for Team Races
Bikes:
Ironman ($50.00)
Money Class ($100.00 per team)
The follow classes are $50.00 per team or in case of 3-4 man team it is $25.00 per rider
A
B
C
Sr I Plus 50
Sr II Plus 60
Family 85cc- Open (riders must be related to enter this class)
Quads:
Ironman ($50.00)
Money Class ($100.00 per team)
The follow classes are $50.00 per team or in case of 3-4 man team it is $25.00 per rider
A
B
C
Sr I Plus 50
Family 85cc- Open (riders must be related to enter this class)
Salem MC Club
Contact: 330-831-2721
Skyview Raceway: 36902 Mattix Rd, Lisbon, OH 44432
CALL THE TRACK PROMOTER FOR SATUDAY EVENT SCHEDULE AND THE START TIMES FOR SUNDAY
Team Race Rules:
One alternat team member is permitted. If one team member is unable to participate in one of the events, an alternat rider may step in for the one event.
A rider must ride up a class.
Example – If the team consists of an A and a B rider, the team will enter the A class If the team consists of a rider 52 years old and 62 years old, the team will enter the Plus 50 class
Team races are for big bikes and big quads only. Mini bikes and quads will have regular races on the team race weekend. Some may be on Saturday. Check with your track for official weekend schedule.
Bikes will be 4 hours and Quads 2 hours
All tracks will have an exchange area. Riders are not permitted to leave ahead of the team member that is exiting the course. Exchange rules will be given during the riders meeting.
Classes for Team Races
Bikes:
Ironman ($50.00)
Money Class ($100.00 per team)
The follow classes are $50.00 per team or in case of 3-4 man team it is $25.00 per rider
A
B
C
Sr I Plus 50
Sr II Plus 60
Family 85cc- Open (riders must be related to enter this class)
Quads:
Ironman ($50.00)
Money Class ($100.00 per team)
The follow classes are $50.00 per team or in case of 3-4 man team it is $25.00 per rider
A
B
C
Sr I Plus 50
Family 85cc- Open (riders must be related to enter this class)
Big Game Raceway
330-534-7958
Contact: Curtis or Sonya
Thorn Hill; 2205 Liberty Road, Youngstown, OH 44505
HS Start times and arrow colors
9:00 AM Mini Bikes -White Backgrounds with Red arrow
10:00 AM Big Quads – Pink background Black Arrow
11:30 AM Pee Wee Bikes – Yellow backgrounds with Black arrow
12:15 PM Mini Quads- Yellow backgrounds with Black arrow
1:00 PM Big Bikes – Pink background Black Arrow
You should be signed up one half hour prior to your start time
Mansfield MC Club Buckeye Series Event
419-610-3937
Mansfield (day of event) 419-529-6561
Mansfield [email protected]
3593 Cookton Grange Road, Mansfield, OH 44903
HS Start times and arrow colors
9:00 AM Mini Bikes -White Backgrounds with Red arrow
10:00 AM Big Quads – Pink background Black Arrow
11:30 AM Pee Wee Bikes – Yellow backgrounds with Black arrow
12:15 PM Mini Quads- Yellow backgrounds with Black arrow
1:00 PM Big Bikes – Pink background Black Arrow
You should be signed up one half hour prior to your start time
Lightning Raceway
714-229-1313
Contact: Mark Weppler
82585 Craigo Road Tippecanoe, OH 44699
Gates open: 7:00 AM
Sign Up 7:00 AM
Practice 9:00 AM
Race 10:30 AM
Lightning Raceway Speciale event – T shirts and Buckeye Series!!
714-229-1313
Contact: Mark Weppler
82585 Craigo Road, Tippecanoe, OH 44699
HS Start times and arrow colors
9:00 AM Mini Bikes -White Backgrounds with Red arrow
10:00 AM Big Quads – Pink background Black Arrow
11:30 AM Pee Wee Bikes – Yellow backgrounds with Black arrow
12:15 PM Mini Quads- Yellow backgrounds with Black arrow
1:00 PM Big Bikes – Pink background Black Arrow
You should be signed up one half hour prior to your start time
Pymatuning (This event was originally scheduled for August 13th)
814-683-5655
Contact: Art Cervi
15729 Maples Road, Linesville, PA 16424
CALL THE TRACK PROMOTER FOR SATUDAY EVENT SCHEDULE AND THE START TIMES FOR SUNDAY
Team Race Rules:
One alternat team member is permitted. If one team member is unable to participate in one of the events, an alternat rider may step in for the one event.
A rider must ride up a class.
Example – If the team consists of an A and a B rider, the team will enter the A class
If the team consists of a rider 52 years old and 62 years old, the team will enter the Plus 50 class
Team races are for big bikes and big quads only. Mini bikes and quads will have regular races on the team race weekend. Some may be on Saturday. Check with your track for official weekend schedule.
Bikes will be 4 hours and Quads 2 hours
All tracks will have an exchange area. Riders are not permitted to leave ahead of the team member that is exiting the course. Exchange rules will be given during the riders meeting.
Classes for Team Races
Bikes:
Ironman ($50.00)
Money Class ($100.00 per team)
The follow classes are $50.00 per team or in case of 3-4 man team it is $25.00 per rider
A
B
C
Sr I Plus 50
Sr II Plus 60
Family 85cc- Open (riders must be related to enter this class)
Quads:
Ironman ($50.00)
Money Class ($100.00 per team)
The follow classes are $50.00 per team or in case of 3-4 man team it is $25.00 per rider
A
B
C
Sr I Plus 50
Family 85cc- Open (riders must be related to enter this class)
Salem MC Club BUCKEYE Series
Contact: 330-366-0169
Big Valley Raceway 6239 St Rt. 170, East Palestine, OH 44413
HS Start times and arrow colors.
9:00 AM Mini Bikes -White Backgrounds with Red arrow
10:00 AM Big Quads – Pink background Black Arrow
11:30 AM Pee Wee Bikes – Yellow backgrounds with Black arrow
12:00 PM Stacyc Bikes
12:15 PM Mini Quads- Yellow backgrounds with Black arrow
1:00 PM Big Bikes – Pink background Black Arrow
You should be signed up one half hour prior to your start time
Pymatuning Buckeye Series
814-683-5655
Contact: Art Cervi
15729 Maples Road, Linesville, PA 16424
HS Start times and arrow colors
9:00 AM Mini Bikes -White Backgrounds with Red arrow
10:00 AM Big Quads – Pink background Black Arrow
11:30 AM Pee Wee Bikes – Yellow backgrounds with Black arrow
12:00 PM Stacyc Bikes
12:15 PM Mini Quads- Yellow backgrounds with Black arrow
1:00 PM Big Bikes – Pink background Black Arrow
You should be signed up one half hour prior to your start time
Salem MC Club
Contact: 330-831-2721
Skyview Raceway: 36902 Mattix Rd, Lisbon, OH 44432
Gates open: 7 :00 am and you may camp on Saturday night!
Sign up: 7:30 am
Practice: 8:30 am
Race: 10:00 am
Mansfield MC Club Buckeye Series Event
419-610-3937
Mansfield (day of event) 419-529-6561
Mansfield [email protected]
3593 Cookton Grange Road, Mansfield, OH 44903
HS Start times and arrow colors
9:00 AM Mini Bikes -White Backgrounds with Red arrow
10:00 AM Big Quads – Pink background Black Arrow
11:30 AM Pee Wee Bikes – Yellow backgrounds with Black arrow
12:00 PM Stacyc Bikes
12:15 PM Mini Quads- Yellow backgrounds with Black arrow
1:00 PM Big Bikes – Pink background Black Arrow
You should be signed up one half hour prior to your start time
Big Game Raceway Junior Promotions SUNOCO SERIES
Big Game MX track: 2290 South Price Road, Hubbard, Ohio 44425
330-610-6769
Contact: Wesley Wertz
Big Game MX track: 2290 South Price Road, Hubbard, Ohio 44425
Gates open: 7:00 AM
Sign Up 7:00 AM
Practice 9:00 AM
Race 10:30 AM
Big Game Raceway
330-534-7958
Contact: Curtis or Sonya
Big Game MX track: 2290 South Price Road, Hubbard, Ohio 44425
Saturday
Gates open 3 Pm
Sign up 4 PM
Mini Bikes 5 PM
Stacyc 5 PM
Mini Quads 6:45 PM
Pit Bikes 7:30 PM
Sunday
Gates Open 7 AM
Sign up 7 AM
Mini bike 8 AM
Stacyc 8 AM
Pee wee Bikes 8 AM
Pee Wee 9 AM
Big Quads 9:30 AM (3 hrs)
Mini Quads 1 PM
Big Bikes 1:30 PM (3 hrs)
Arrow colors
Mini Bikes -White Backgrounds with Red arrow
Big Quads – Pink background Black Arrow
Pee Wee Bikes – Yellow backgrounds with Black arrow
Stacyc Bikes
Mini Quads- Yellow backgrounds with Black arrow
Big Bikes – Pink background Black Arrow
You should be signed up one half hour prior to your start time
Big Game Raceway Triathalon
330-534-7958
Contact: Curtis or Sonya
Triathlon
Run 1, 2 or all 3 events. (If you ride all 3 get bonus points!!)
IF YOU ARE RIDING ALL 3 EVENTS YOU MUST REMAIN IN THE SAME CLASS FOR ALL 3 EVENTS – SPEAK TO SOMEONE AT SIGN UP TO CONFIRM CLASS IF NEEDED
PRO CLASSES RIDERS MUST COMPETE ON THE SAME MACHINE FOR ALL 3 EVENTS. AMATUERS MAY CHANGE MACHINES BUT STILL MUST FIT THE CLASS THEY ARE COMPETING IN.
Saturday – Motocross
2290 South Price Rd Hubbard, OH 44425
Gates Open: 7 AM
Sign up; 7 AM
Practice: 8 AM
Race: 9:30 AM
Saturday under the lights – Flat Track
2601 Elmwood Dr Ext.. Hubbard, OH 44425
Sign up 1 hour after MX completed
Practice and race to follow
Sunday –
Harescramble
HS Start times and arrow colors
9:00 AM Mini Bikes -White Backgrounds with Red arrow
10:00 AM Big Quads – Pink background Black Arrow
11:30 AM Pee Wee Bikes – Yellow backgrounds with Black arrow
12:00 PM Stacyc Bikes
12:15 PM Mini Quads- Yellow backgrounds with Black arrow
1:00 PM Big Bikes – Pink background Black Arrow
You should be signed up one half hour prior to your start time
Salem MC Club
Contact: 330-831-2721
Skyview Raceway: 36902 Mattix Rd, Lisbon, OH 44432
Special event times and schedules To Be Announce
Salem MC Club
Contact: 330-831-2721
Skyview Raceway: 36902 Mattix Rd, Lisbon, OH 44432
Salem Team Race weekend
Saturday
Gates Open 12 Noon
Sign up 1 PM
Pee Wee Bikes 2 PM
Mini Quads 3 PM
Mini Bikes 4 PM
Stacyc Bikes 5:30 PM
Pit Bike race 6 PM (See Salem MC Club website for classes and information)
Sunday Team Races
Gates Open 7:30
Sign up 8 AM
Big Quads 9 AM
Bike Bikes 1 PM
Big Game Raceway Buckeye Series Event
330-534-7958
Contact: Curtis or Sonya
Change of location:
State Line Farm
8227 Chestnut Ridge Road,
Hubbard, OH 44425
HS Start times and arrow colors
9:00 AM Mini Bikes -White Backgrounds with Red arrow
10:00 AM Big Quads – Pink background Black Arrow
11:30 AM Pee Wee Bikes – Yellow backgrounds with Black arrow
12:00 PM Stacyc Bikes
12:15 PM Mini Quads- Yellow backgrounds with Black arrow
1:00 PM Big Bikes – Pink background Black Arrow
You should be signed up one half hour prior to your start time
Pymatuning
814-683-5655
Contact: Art Cervi
15729 Maples Road, Linesville, PA 16424
Sunday
Gates open: 7 AM
Sign up: 7 AM
Practice: 9 AM
Race: 11 AM
Lightning Raceway Buckeye Series
714-229-1313
Contact: Mark Weppler
82585 Craigo Road, Tippecanoe, OH 44699
HS Start times and arrow colors
9:00 AM Mini Bikes -White Backgrounds with Red arrow
10:00 AM Big Quads – Pink background Black Arrow
11:30 AM Pee Wee Bikes – Yellow backgrounds with Black arrow
12:00 PM Stacyc Bikes
12:15 PM Mini Quads- Yellow backgrounds with Black arrow
1:00 PM Big Bikes – Pink background Black Arrow
You should be signed up one half hour prior to your start time