VISION:  The AMA District 7 Gold Series will regain its position as the premier motocross series in the mid-Atlantic region.   The year-end awards banquet will distribute District 7 “GOLD” (cash purse) to the Top 5 A-riders in each of the seven recognized Expert classes in lieu of trophies.  This will be funded by the sale of ten (10) or more $500 sponsorship packages.  Contingency awards and product from Gold Series sponsors will be paid out to the B, C, Y and Women’s classes. 

 

MISSION:  To improve the existing District 7 Expert Race Series in such a way as to increase rider participation, spectator turnout and prestige and to raise the standards of all races in it.  Increased membership can be achieved by not competing with MDRA for riders on the same day whenever possible.

 

PROMOTER SELECTION: District 7 will select the promoters (clubs/promoters/tracks) for the limited number of Gold Series Races based upon the MOTOCROSS Committee’s review and evaluation of all interested Promoters (clubs, track operators, professional promoters) in our district and borderline areas.  Not everyone is guaranteed an event, as has been the practice in the past.   District 7 does not owe any promoter a race – they EARN IT through the riders’ respect and thus, market demand.  

 

The Promoter/Venue would be debated and decided on by the Motocross Committee.  The Committee will consist of the following nine (9) board reps:  MX, YMX, BCMX, WMX, QMX, VTSRMX, CONTINGENCY COORDINATOR and two active motocross riders.  The two “at-large” members will be selected by secret ballot by the seven aforementioned reps. The committee will be chaired by the MX chairman.

 

All known D7 promoters would be mailed a “letter of notification” asking for them to express if they are interested in hosting a Gold Series event.  The letter would be mailed in July and a response would be due by July 31st.  The committee would meet in August to review and begin selecting promoters and assembling a tentative schedule.

 

2006 ANTICIPATED / POSSIBLE PROMOTERS/VENUES:

Budds Creek MX Park                        Happy Ramblers                       The Landing    

Doublin Gap/Shippensburg                   Middleford Speedway              Tomahawk MX

Blue Diamond MX Park                       Mountaineer                             Rocket Raceway

Field of Dreams                                    ATCO MX                              South Fork MX

Virginia Motorsports                             MAMA                                    BCTRA          

MD Comp Riders                                 SMDR            

 

Some issues the Committee would take into consideration to help decide on the finalist should be: 

·        How long has the organization been in existence? _______ Yrs.

·        How long has the organization actively promoted MX events? ___ Yrs.

·        How many miles from Columbia MD is the event to be held? ________

·        Is this a venue that most D7 MX riders WILL actively support? ______

·        What are their 1st and 2nd date choices for their event? _____, ______

·        What is the experience level (in years) of their:

o       Referee?      Starter?        Senior Scorer? 

o       Registration People?        Clerk of Course?

·        Do they run quads on a Gold Series race day?

·        Are their classes compatible with District 7’s? ______________

·        What was their largest rider attendance? ___________

·        What is the percentage PURSE payback in each class:

o       125-A, 250-A, 25+ A, 4-Stroke A, Vet-A, Senior A

·        What is the physical length of their standard lap?  ______ Mi.

·        What is the average width of the course? _________Ft.

·        Is a 20-minute moto “do-able” on race day? _______

·        What is the start time for practice? _______ AM

·        What method of dust control is used?  __________________________

o       Trucks, Tanks, pumps & hoses, In-ground sprinkler system? 

·        Is there adequate water supply available? ____________________

·        IS a standard fallback starting gate used? ____

·        Is overnight camping offered? ______

·        Is there a special name associated with their proposed event? ______ Indicate:___________________________________________________

·        Other special facilities or amenities? ____________________________

 

PROGRAM STRUCTURE:

This proposal suggests a 12-race Spring/Fall combo series.

·        6-Race Spring Series incorporates our existing “Yamaha” series.

·        6-Race Autumn Series incorporates our existing “Honda” program.

·        The total 12-race Series would determine year-end standings & awards.

·        Additional events for B, C, Y and Q Championship points could be added as deemed appropriate by the committee.  These “feeder events/Silver Series (?)” would count towards the final Gold Series awards program.