Obviously anyone making predictions on who will win the opening round of the Lucas Oils AMA Nationals, set for Glen Helen on May 24 is guessing, because nobody really knows what will happen, and many of us will be miles off with our tips, but I have a good feeling about German sensation and former World MX2 Champion Ken Roczen going for the overall victory.
The Red Bull KTM Factory rider showed amazing speed in his Supercross debut and we all know he is a much better Motocrosser than Supercross rider.
In my opinion by seasons end he will eventually become the third best Motocross rider in the World this year (behind Antonio Cairoli and Jeffrey Herlings) and I wouldn’t be surprised to see him go 1-1 in Glen Helen.
For those lucky enough to witness the 2013 MXoN Roczen was a class or two above riders like Dungey and Barcia (and he was on a 250) and I think Glen Helen might throw up some roughness of it’s own to match the German circuit that hosted last years Motocross of Nations.
Roczen actually beat Barcia by nearly a minute in the MX2/Open moto at the MXoN and was miles ahead of Dungey in the MX2/MX1 moto. Results from the last Motocross race held for these riders has to tell for something, right?
The Glen Helen circuit is a tough one, one that will take riders being consistent and not taking big risks, and a rider like James Stewart just doesn’t live by that rule, that is why I think Ryan Dungey will finish second to give KTM a double.
As you all might remembe the only rider finishing ahead of Roczen and Dungey in the recently finished AMA Supercross series was Ryan Villopoto, who is now out with injury. Form also says something and the German and America are the most consistent men going into the Nationals.
A major drawback is the fact Eli Tomac is out, Chad Reed has been out for a long time and it’s unknown how he will perform, and Mike Alessi is also a bit of a question mark.
That is why I go with Stewart finishing third with a good moto and a bad moto, but enough points to podium.
Outsiders should be Justin Barcia, Brett Metcalfe and Trey Canard. Seems to be some interest in Malcolm Stewart doing well, but I just can’t see it. The 250 SX class has always thrown up riders who perform well indoors, but are much less interesting outdoors and I think that will be the case with the younger Stewart.
In the 250 class the two most technical riders in America, Christophe Pourcel and Marvin Musquin will fight for the overall, with former World MX2 Champion Pourcel getting the upper hand over his fellow Frenchman and another former World MX2 Champion in Musquin.
I think the relaxed styles of these guys will make the Glen Helen circuit perfect for both and their no-risk attitudes will see them both come through strong.
American Blake Baggett should also be on the podium.
The great news is all four motos will be shown live online so all you European fans, get set for a long evening on the the night of the 24th and the morning of the 25th of May. We might have a double celebration as the euro’s continue their domination of World Motocross.
For more information and live timing for the 24th of May event go to these two links and also more information below in our special section for this event.
Next week we will have more information on the live streaming.
http://americanmotocrosslive.com or www.mxsports.com
Lucas Oils AMA Nationals Calendar
Round 1
May 24
Glen Helen National
San Bernardino
Round 2
May 31
Hangtown Motocross Classic
Sacramento, CA
Round 3
June 7
Thunder Valley National
Lakewood, CO
Round 4
June 14
High Point National
Mt. Morris, PA
Round 5
June 28
Tennessee National
Blountville, TN
Round 6
July 5
RedBud National
Buchanan, MI
Round 7
July 12
Budds Creek National
Mechanicsville, MD
Round 8
July 19
Spring Creek National
Millville, MN
Round 9
July 26
Washougal National
Washougal, WA
Round 10
August 9
Unadilla National
New Berlin, NY
Round 11
August 16
Indiana National
Crawfordsville, IN
Round 12
August 23
Utah National
Tooele, UT
Saturday, May 24
1:00 p.m.
Welcome to the Glen Helen National in San Bernardino, CA. This historic race track returns to the circuit and series as the opening round of the 2014 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing.
We are proud to bring you the very best professional motocross athletes in the world.
Amenities
Additional Information
Admission
Gates
Pit Passes
Track Address/Contact Us
Pro Race Schedule
Amateur Racing
Weekend Rules
Directions
Where To Stay
Weather
Airport
Hospitals
Local Attractions
Post Event Info
Track Profile
FEATURE VENUE EVENTS
Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing
Loretta Lynn’s AMA Amateur National Qualifiers
A Day in the Dirt Motocross GP
SPECIAL EVENT FEATURES
TBA
AMENITIES
Grandstand seating for 3000: Festival seating for 8000.
Concessions for food, soft drinks & beer.
Permanent rest-room facilities.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
No pets national weekend
No bicycles
Coolers allowed but subject to search
No Glass
No alcochol to be brought in
No ez-ups or tents
No fireworks
ADMISSION
Entry Date
Coverage
Adults GA
Kids GA (6-11)
Camping (per vehicle)
May 22
Thurs – Sun
$70
$40
TBA
May 24
Sat Only
$45
$20
TBA
Super VIP Ticket $125 Admission 3 day Pass All Day Pit Pass (Sat. Only) Grand Stand Seating Access to the Rally Towel area located inside the race track.
Holeshot VIP Package Adult $300 | Child $150 Park Admission for all 3 days of the event. Holeshot Pavilion access located at the brand new GH Museum. Patio area with elevated viewing of the track. “All-Day” Pro Pitt Pass. Catered Lunch by “In-N-Out Burger” from 11am-1:30pm. Early morning coffee and continental breakfast. Food & drinks throughout the day. Gourmet ice cream dessert bar. Complimentary Holeshot Gift. Offiicial Glen Helen T-shirt. MX National souvenir program. Exclusive Grandstand seating. Exclusive restroom access. Access to “SUPER FAN” Rally towel area located in the infield. Preferred parking exclusively for Holeshot members. Live timing and Scoring.
RV Camping 12×30 Spot $70 RV Spots are only 12×30 make sure that you will fit in your spot. You may need to purchase more than one spot. Note: You can only buy one spot at a time.
GATES
GATES
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
OPEN
Noon
6 am
6 am
6 am
CLOSE
Midnight
Midnight
Midnight
N/A
Gates close midnight to 6 am daily. Please plan accordingly.
PIT PASSES
Other than the race track, the Pro Pits is where the action is. There are two types of pit passes, Early Entry and Racer X All Day. Early Entry Pit Passes grant access to the Pro Pits from 9 am until 12 pm noon and are available to purchase on the day of the event at the Announcers’ Tower. Racer X All Day Pit Passes grant access to the Pro Pits all day and will be available for purchase in the Spring 2013 online in advance and on-site at the Racer X Booth on Vendor Row the day of the event.
Info
Early Entry
Racer X All Day
Where To Buy
On Site at the Announcer’s Tower (Sat)
Online in Spring 2014 and On Site at the Racer X Booth (Sat)
Cost
$20
$50
Access
9 am – 12 pm
All Day
PRO PIT RULES
Alcohol is PROHIBITED in the Pro Pits.
Children must be accompanied by an adult pass-holder.
You may not access the track at any time.
There will be scheduled autograph sessions at various team rigs. Autographs are only available as scheduled. Autographs are not guaranteed. Purchase of a Pit Pass does not guarantee that you will obtain a pro autograph.
Anyone removing or taking an item from a team rig or pit area without permission will be prosecuted.
Entry to the Pro Pits is at your own risk. You are responsible for your own safety.
TRACK ADDRESS, SHIPPING & CONTACT INFORMATION
Glen Helen Raceway
18585 Verdemont Ranch Rd.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
909.384.9342
www.glenhelen.com
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Glen Helen Pro Race Weekend Schedule
AMATEUR RACING
TBA
WEEKEND RULES
We want you to have a fun and safe national weekend. Please abide by these simple rules:
Responsibility. Motocross racing, like all motorsports, can be dangerous. When you enter the grounds you assume the risk of injury and/or damage. It is your responsibility to keep yourself and your children a safe distance from the racetrack. Parents, you are responsible for the safety of your children. Be aware of their location at all times.
Never turn your back to oncoming racers.
Prohibited. We do not permit pets, fireworks, glass beverage containers, kegs, scaffolding or weapons.
No Pit Vehicles. We do not allow pit bikes, quads, scooters, golf carts, etc. Race bikes may be ridden at a walking pace to and from your moto only.
No Open Campfires. Gas and charcoal cooking grills ONLY permitted.
Search Policy. All vehicles are subject to search at any time. We are not responsible for the safe return of any contraband removed.
Quiet time is 11:00 pm nightly. No loud generators after this time.
Midnight Curfew. All campers must be at their campsites by midnight.
Tickets. Your armband is your weekend ticket and must be worn at all times. If you leave the facility, you must have it on in order to re-enter. This is your gate ticket. Do not take it off.
Fire Extinguishers. All campers/haulers over 20‘ in length should be equipped with a fully functioning fire extinguisher.
Campsites. There are no electric or water hookups. Primitive camping only.
NO CAMP FIRES!
Gates close daily from midnight to 6:00 am. You may leave after this time, but many not re-enter until 6:00 am. Please plan accordingly.
Gate prices do not change until Midnight. If you arrive prior to midnight, you will be charged that day’s admission.
We will park you as you arrive, in the next available space, in the area of your choice. You may not save spots for people who will arrive later. Camping spaces are no wider than 20’.
All vehicles on the premises overnight must have a camping permit.
STAY OFF THE TRACK. The racetrack is off limits to spectators. Only registered racers and authorized personnel are permitted on the race track. No one is permitted on the racetrack at night.
DO NOT take the banners. Banners and event signage are the Private Property of the Promoter. Removal of these items is illegal and punishable by law. You will be prosecuted for theft. Don’t be a thief!
Medical Insurance. We do not have medical insurance for racers, and urge you not to race without it.
Restricted. No riding in the woods or on the stock car track at any time. Violators are subject to disqualification. Other event information: • TRASH. Please use our trash receptacles. If you need trash bags, you can get them from the front gate.
GENERAL INFORMATION is located at the Main Gate.
RIDER INFORMATION is located at Rider Registration.
WILL CALL is located at the Main Gate (Friday 9AM – 5PM & Saturday 7AM – 2PM).
FIRST AID is located at the Ambulance Station.
SECURITY is headquartered at the Main Gate.
LOST & FOUND is located at Rider Registration.
DIRECTIONS
From Riverside, San Bernardino, Palm Springs, or Barstow: Take the I-215 freeway. Exit at the Devore Exit and follow the race signs.
WHERE TO STAY
Embassy Suites Ontario — Airport Hotel
The Embassy Suites Ontario Airport Hotel is not defined by fluff but rather by thoughtfulness and attention to detail to those things that matter to travelers. We want to be your first choice when visiting the Inland Empire and Ontario, California.
WEATHER
San Bernardino, CA
AIRPORT
San Bernardino (SBD) International Airport
1601 E. Third St.
San Bernardino, CA 92408
(909-382-4100
Start out going south on Verdemont Ranch Rd toward Institution Rd.
Take the 1st left onto Institution Rd.
Turn left onto Cajon Blvd.
Take the 1st right onto Palm Ave.
Merge onto I-215 S.
Take the 5th Street exit, EXIT 44A, towardCivic Center.
Turn left onto W 5th St/CA-66. Continue to follow W 5th St.
Turn right onto N Waterman Ave.
Take the 3rd left onto E 3rd St. and your destination is just past Marilyn Ave.
HOSPITALS
St. Bernardine Medical Center
2101 N. Waterman Ave
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 883-8711
Start out going south on Verdemont Ranch Rd toward Institution Rd.
Turn left onto Institution Rd.
Turn left onto Cajon Blvd.
Turn right onto Palm Ave.
Merge onto I-215 S.
Merge onto CA-210 E toward Redlands.
Take the Waterman Avenue/CA-18 exit, EXIT 76.
Turn right onto N Waterman Ave. and 2101 N WATERMAN AVE is on the left.
Community Hospital of San Bernardino
1805 Medical Center Dr
San Bernardino, CA 92411
(909) 887-6333
Start out going south on Verdemont Ranch Rd toward Institution Rd.
Turn left onto Institution Rd.
Turn right onto Cajon Blvd.
Turn right onto Western Ave.
Turn right onto W Highland Ave.
Turn left onto Medical Center Dr. and 1805 MEDICAL CENTER DR is on the left.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Downtown San Berardino offers many different locations to experience and explore.
Court Street Square
Sturges Theater
Inland Empire 66ers of San Bernardino Baseball
Check out more here: www.san-bernardino.org
TRACK PROFILE
Glen Helen Raceway is located North of San Bernardino in the area of Devore. This area is against a great mountainside in which Glen Helen Raceway has created it raceway facility, of 256 acres. Glen Helen is on county property and shares its large area with other county facilities, Glen Helen Regional Parks, Block Buster Pavilion and the Sheriff Training Center.
Glen Helen Raceway started its fame back in 1985, it had several Sand Drag events, Off Road events and Motocross events. In 1991 Glen Helen Raceway hosted its first major event, the United States World Championship Motocross and again in 1992. With these two events added to the Glen Helen Raceway venue it was the beginning of a growing and nationally known track.
In 1995 and 1996 two more major events came to Glen Helen Raceway, the Off Road Winter Series and the AMA 125/250 MX Nationals. With these events added to Glen Helen Raceway it had made a climb to that of one of the most seen and raced on tracks in the world.Today Glen Helen Raceway has added more racetracks and has put thousands of dollars into its facility. Glen Helen Raceway has the National MX track, Rem/Vintage track, PeeWee track and a brand new registration tower.
Glen Helen Raceway has strived to give fans and participants this awesome facility to race and practice on, or just a day to enjoy the races.