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Gold Cup Finals are announced
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USA BMX ANNOUNCES LOCATIONS OF THE THREE REGIONAL GOLD CUP CHAMPIONSHIPS - PRESENTED BY DK BICYCLES
USA BMX is pleased to announce the host cities for the East, Central and West Gold Cup Championship series - presented by DK Bikes. The following hand-selected locations will cap off the 2015 Gold Cup series, which began back in January and have been held at over 70 local USA BMX tracks throughout country.
Date |
Event |
Track |
Location |
September 25-27 |
Gold Cup Central |
Spokes BMX |
Springfield, MO |
October 2-4 |
Gold Cup East |
Blanchard Woods BMX |
Augusta, GA |
October 9-11 |
Gold Cup West |
Chula Vista BMX |
Chula Vista, CA |
It is at these regional finals that racers of all ages and skill levels will be competing for the title of USA BMX Gold Cup champion. Winners of each age group will be awarded a Gold Cup jacket, a Gold Cup trophy and the prestigious Gold Cup No.1 numberplate (which the rider can then run on their bike until next years final).
Champions are easily recognized by the yellow background on their numberplates. Becoming a Gold Cup champion in USA BMX is a much sought-after, and highly respected accomplishment.
“When choosing locations for our three Gold Cup finals, we not only look for a great facility but also a solid partnership in tourism to promote the destination,” said USA BMX’s Chief Operating Officer John David. “USA BMX continues to work hand in hand with convention and visitors bureaus and sports commissions to bring a major bike racing competition to their town. We strive to make these events a pleasant and affordable experience for all of our participants.”
This series also could not be produced without the top-notch support of presenting sponsor, DK Bicycles of Dayton, Ohio, and the CVB’s from each stop. USA BMX and its members are looking forward to the season finales at the following locales:
GOLD CUP FINALS CENTRAL @ SPOKES BMX:Spokes BMX provides racing on a weekly basis, for riders of all ages and skill levels. First time beginner riders are always welcome to give it a try, and Spokes BMX offers a free 1-Day Trial Membership. Races are held every Tuesday and Thursday evening. For specific times - go to www.usabmx.com/tracks/1195, or call their hotline @ 417-894-0427
Located at 2550 W Bennett St, Springfield, MO 65804, Spokes BMX is part of the James Ewing Park. For more information about the Springfield’s BMX venue, e-mail: [email protected]
GOLD CUP FINALS EAST @ BLANCHARD WOODS BMX:
Located at 4600 Blanchard Woods Drive in Augusta, GA, Blanchard Woods BMX is one of the newest USA BMX facilities in the country. The venue was completed this year and is part of the City’s master-plan for Blanchard Woods Park. Located just steps away from the public skatepark, the BMX track itself is state of the art - built with a variety of dirt obstacles, along with steeply banked, paved asphalt turns.
Blanchard Woods BMX is open for practice every Tuesday, with additional practice every other Friday and races on most Saturdays. For the specific schedule and times, go to: BlanchardWoodsBMX.com or call their hotline at 706-627-6405.
GOLD CUP FINALS WEST @ CHULA VISTA BMX:
Located above the main entrance of the U.S.Olympic Training Center - at 2800 Olympic Parkway Chula Vista, CA 91915, the Chula Vista BMX track is open year-round, to amateur riders of all ages and skill levels.
The Gold Cup West finals weekend will be action-packed - along with the Gold Cup event, will be a North American Supercross race and National BMX Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday evening.
With its paved turns and challenging course, Chula Vista BMX hosts many BMX Olympians - from many countries, on a weekly basis. For instance - Sam Willoughby, Australia’s silver medalist from London, and 2012 U.S. Olympic team member Alise Post hone their skills and tune up for major events every week at this facility. Local races are held every Tuesday and Saturday. For exact times - CLICK HERE, or call 949-973-0949.
There’s no better time than now to make plans to attend one, two or all three of the Gold Cup Finals Championships in Missouri, Georgia or California. To be in contention for the Gold Cup No.1 plate, USA BMX counts the best two scores from a local Gold Cup event, and adds them to a rider’s finishes from Saturday and Sunday, to determine the overall No.1 Champion, amd No.2 and No.3 title earners.
In the Open classes, USA BMX counts only your two finishes from the Finals weekend.
To find your nearest Gold Cup races - CLICK HERE.