Nevada Motocross Park opens Sunday

The Nevada Motocross Park, a newly completed motocross track in Gardnerville, brings its 2009 Summer1 Series of local, vintage, freestyle and professional races to the region.

The Summer1 series starts Sunday with local races and culminates on Labor Day weekend, Sept. 5 - 7, with a freestyle exhibition and professional race featuring top motocross and XGames riders Mike Mason, Adam Jones, Matt Buyten, Dustin Miller and more.

"Completing the Nevada Motocross Park and providing a safe, fun and controlled riding environment for people of all ages has been a long-time desire and it's amazing to see how it's been embraced by the riding community," said Steve Brown, park developer and local rider. "Our top priority is to continue providing a recreational park for riders, family and friends to come together to support the sport. This park is now the closest for riders in the Reno-Tahoe area and our hopes are to continue to develop the series and grow support on a local and regional level."

Whether watching or riding, Summer1 provides the opportunity for riders from all over the region to participate in this extreme sport. The following are schedule highlights:

n Vintage race, July 25 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 25: Features vintage bikes ridden by retired and previous champion riders followed by a local race.

n Labor Day weekend freestyle event, Sept. 5 - 7: Starting with a freestyle event on Sept. 5 from 5 to 10 p.m., the weekend includes a Sept. 6 professional race from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and a Sept. 7 local race.

n Local races: July 19, July 25, Aug. 9, Aug. 23, Sept. 7 and Sept. 27.

A post vintage race is held on July 25 with an estimated 40 to 50 riders participating. A swap meet follows the race focusing on motocross parts and memorabilia. Following the post vintage race on July 26 a vintage race hosts more than 125 riders.

The new track is expected to draw thousands of spectators throughout the summer and provide a positive economic impact to the local communities with an anticipated initial year impact of $700,000.

Riders practice for just $20 on the Wednesday and Saturday open practice days with a $5 cover charge for spectators. Race entries start at $35 for first entry and $25 for second entry. Spectators pay just $10 for race day admission.

For an up-to-date schedule and more information about the Nevada Motocross Park and the Summer1 Series, visit www.NevadaMotocrossPark.com or call (775) 690-0150.