Finally the 2012 schedule- Most of you have already seen these dates on the individual websites.

Motosports Park will kick off the series in June this year, giving us a little earlier start and RedBud is a couple weeks earlier, allowing for a little longer break before Aztalan.

Also for 2012 we will again pay Honda Contingency. The RIDE RED contingency is being handled by XTRM this year and will require all HONDA racers to register. More details will be posted here or you can check for details on www.xtrm.com

For 2012 we applied for Kawasaki Contingency, but at this time Kawasaki hasn't posted any 2012 contingency programs.

More later...............Come on Spring!!

Well the 10th season has come to an end. The 2011 Vet Open was run under absolutely perfect fall conditions, no rain, moderate temperatures and excellent track conditions. It was good to see most of the old regulars from all over the Midwest.

Planning is already started for the 2012 season. Look for the schedule around January 1st. It looks like we might be getting started a little earlier next year. July just seems like too late a start. We've got some details to work out.

Well we finally had a totally rain free race weekend.
A big thanks to all who attended DOB 19 and a special thanks to all the club members that made the weekend possible.

On to Motosports Park version 2.0 9/30 and 10/1.

A quick note, the renovation included campsites with water and electric hookups. The sites can be reserved at info@motobyron.com. Unreserved spots will be available on a first come first serve basis.

Holy Smokes, what a turnout for 2011 Vetfest. Best turnout to date. The weather held until mid afternoon on Saturday and put a little damper on the weekend, but all in all what a great time. A big thanks to Kevin Boyle and his KB GRILL crew for preparing a great dinner Friday night. Hope the KB GRILL continues to be a part of the Vetfest weekend.

Azzie next. Just got off the phone with the guys up there and heard about all the on going track work. Be prepared for a few changes and a few ( or more ) truckloads of sand at Dirty Old Blasters.

Well, Halla-freakin-Lulah, a RacerX Senior Championship Round without rain! Except, of course, if you looked at the radar. All the weather radars showed doom and gloom covering the entire Northern Illinois area.

''If I get this in without rain, I'm going to town and by lottery tickets.''......Bob Pistole 8 AM Saturday 7/23/2011.

Rain could be seen all around the area but none fell at Walnut. The event came off without a hitch. Many thanks to Bob and Jan for all their hard work. Results are posted.

Now, a word on the A-B-C controversy that has many panties in a wad, causing chaffing and much discomfort. You are what your AMA District card says you are...period. All the results from the series races are sent to the AMA where they are factored into the advancement point system. The AMA is in charge of rider advancement and if a rider earns enough points (the RPV formula is in the AMA amateur rulebook page 23) the AMA advances him from C to B or B to A. Also, if a B rider voluntarily rides A anywhere in any race, from that point forward he is considered A and CANNOT go back to B.

8/19 and 20 See you at RedBud!

Well, Happy New Year to all!

New for 2011 is Honda Contingency for all four rounds so checkout the Honda website for details. The link is on the homepage.

Unfortunately, Millville was unable to put a schedule together that had room for a round of the 2011 Series so all you Northern folks will have to come south again in 2011.

For 2011, the plan is to use the Sundays of the scheduled race weekends as built in rain dates. All the events, with the exception of Aztalan have scheduled open practices for those Sundays to build in the flexibility. Keep in mind this isn't to accommodate a summer shower or two. Unless it's a toad strangler the races will be run on Saturday as schedule and the decision lies solely with the race promoter. Hopefully, this will cut down on wasted travel.

Finally there is a change in the class structure for 2011. Unfortunately, due to lack of participation, the 18 Womens class will not be a championship class in 2011. The promoters can still offer it, but there will be no points or RacerX Awards. On the plus side, there will be a 50 B/C for all you 50 guys that can't keep the Witmers, Downens and Baumans in site for more than a couple of straightaways.
Thanks Azzie.

The results for the 2010 Vet Open and the 2010 RacerX Senior Championship Overall Points are posted.

Thanks to everyone who supported the Series in 2010.

The 2011 schedule will be posted after all the club/promoter schedules are finalized with the AMA and should be posted around January 1st.

To answer a couple questions, Sunset Ridge will be on the schedule for 2011. Spring Creek is trying to fit a round into their schedule as well. We will have to wait and see on that.

The A vs B controversy continues. (This is the main reason we don't have points for C classes). Riders are expected to sign up based on the classification they have on their District cards (if they have one) and that should be checked at signup.

As a solution, we have, since the beginning, subscribed to the policy of PUBLIC HUMILIATION. If there is a "SUN DRESS WEARING TROPHY QUEEN" in a class in which you are racing, he needs to be CALLED OUT at the riders meeting. But you better be sure......... enough said.

Coming up is the Vet Open at Motosports Park on 10/1-2. There is a little bit of confusion since the race date is published incorrectly in CycleUSA and on the District 17 website.

The correct dates are Friday 10-1 practice and Saturday 10-2 for the event. Also for those of you travelling a distence we are going to use Sunday 10-3 as a built in rain date so there will be racing over the weekend. Overall awards will be distributed when the races are finished.

Also, the plan as we know it today, is that the track will run in reverse. So that should be an intersting change for everyone.

In spite of the Friday night and Saturday morning showers Round 3 of the 2010 RaceX Senior Championship ran with out a hitch. Friday practice was great, early motos on Saturday were sloppy and after some intermission grooming the second motos couldn't have been better.

A reminder that this was the second of two rounds that paid Honda contingency. The first was Walnut. So if you Ride Red and have a 09 or 10 Honda and finished in the top 5 in your class (all classes are paid), check out the contingency request at the Honda website. The is a link on the MxVets.com homepage.

What a weekend!. Riders from Canada to Texas and New York to Wyoming were on hand to compete in round 2 of the 2010 RacerX Senior Championship.

After an excellant Friday practice late night rain that lingered into late morning put a damper on the race day, but with the expert track prep that's come to be expected at Americas MX Track, the day turned into one of the best Senior Championship events ever.

A big thanks to Tim, Amy and their crew for a grerat event.

Next up, Dirty Old Blasters at Azzie 9/10 and 11

Well, the first round of the 2010 RacerX Senior Championship got off to a great start Saturday in spite of heavy rain that interupted Friday afternoons practice.

Bob, Jan and their crew did the required magic to put on a suoper event.

YES! is the answer to the question of the day. Is Walnut on the 2011 schedule? Absolutely, if Bob and Jan will have us back

Well Bob and Jan did their best to get off the season opener but the weather just wouldn't co operate. Fridays practice was excellent, then rain set in late Friday afternoon and continued through Saturday morning, leaving the racetrack pretty much unridable.

"We haven't had any electricity since late yesterday afternoon but we'd have been good if we didn't get the rain this morning. A little tractor work and this place would have been good." Bob told me. "The rain this morning just did us in."

The opening round has been rescheduled for August 14 and will still have HONDA CONTINGENCY.

"I'm not sure if we'll have a Friday practice, " Bob commented. "Since the following week is Red Buds round, I'm not sure how many guys can take 2 Fridays in a row off...... maybe late afternoon around 4 or so that way we can do a Friday night signup as well. Riders need to check our website for the details."

Hello Folks-

Just a note to fill you in on the 2010 schedule and some changes made to the RacerX Senior Championship for 2010.

First, John and Greta Martin have decided to opt out for 2010.

According to Mikey Quinn, 'This biggest problem we have right now is that June is booked for us. We were able to get an ATV Pro added to our schedule, and that will be run the 2nd weekend in June. The first weekend (when we have been running the Vet race), we have the Youth Regional' So maybe next year.

In place of Spring Creek, the opening round for 2010 will be the first annual O.F.M.X. at Sunset Ridge in Walnut, Illinois. Sunset ridge is a senior friendly track run by a friendly senior Bob Pistole (re: Jan) and should be a great event. 1st annual O.F.M.X. July 23-24.

Americas Motocross track, Red Bud will hold VetFest August 20-21. On August 22 RedBud will host a charity practice day with proceeds going to motorcycle related charities like Rider Down so plan to stick around Sunday.

Aztalan will host Round 3 of the 2010 RacerX Championship 'Dirty Old Blasters 18' on September 10 -11.

Finally, on October 1-2, Motosports Park will host the Vet Open and again, like last year, the overall awards will be given away at the final round.

New for 2010 will be a different designation for the 'B'classes. All 'B' classes will be designated 'B/C' so riders competing in 'C' classes in their home districts don't have to worry about jeopardizing their 'C' status.

Also new for 2010 will be the addition of 18A and 18 B/C classes. Also the age limit for the Womens class will be lower from 25 to 18.

We are also adding new sponsors and I'll update you with those as soon as they are finalized. The BIGGEST News is Honda Contingency for Round 1 at Walnut and Round 3 at Lake Mills. Check out Hondas link on the sponsors page for details

We hope these changes help make for a great 2010 RacerX Senior Championship.

Thanks for your support.

Well, believe it or not, we got the final round in!! It stopped raining Sunday and we were able to pull of a great raceday. Aaron and his crew scraped away the slim, the sun came out and the track was absolutely perfect, just ask anyone who was there.

Year end awards were presented and plans for 2010 are starting to take shape. Standby for some news coming in the next month or so regarding the 2010 RacerX Senior Championship. Final results are posted.............

OK, It has rained all day Thursday and I just talked with Aaron at Motosports Park and he has decided to push the race weekend back a day so....

Saturday 10/2 will be our practice day and Sunday 10/3 will be the final round of the 2009 RacerX Senior Championship.

Check Motobyron.com for race weekend details.

See you later this weekend.

Just to let everyone know, we have a built in rain date this weekend. Should the weather not co operate Friday and Saturday, we will race on Sunday so there will be Senior MX at Motosports Park this weekend, so plan accordingly. The local forecast is for rain Thursday night, then cloudy with a chance of spotty showers Friday and Saturday and clearing on Sunday.

Motosports Park will host the 2009 VET OPEN, the final round of the 2009 RacerX Senior Championship this weekend , October 2/3.

The weather looks good, light rain early in the week then dry with cool temperatures through the weekend.

2009 year end awards will be available after Saturdays event. Also this will be your last chance to claim your 2008 year end award.

Check Motobyron.com for practice times and event details--

See you all this weekend.--

Finally- a good weather race at Aztalan- Click on Race report in the schedule section for a short race report and results.

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Another wet but successful round was completed at Redbud this weekend. Fridays practice was outstanding, but rain moved in Friday night and ended the hopes for a rain free event. Seven (7) RacerX Senior Championship events in a row with rain either Friday, Saturday or both.

Next up Dirty Old Blasters 17 in Lake Mills, Wisconsin.

Check out a short report from Spring Creek on the SCHEDULE PAGE in the Spring Creek section, Click on Race Report.

Well- It's 2PM on Friday and still raining here at Motosports Park. The forecast is for heavy rain tonight with flash flood warnings until 4AM....not a good forecast, so Round 1 has been canceled and re-scheduled for October 2/3.

2008 Year end awards are here and will be available until about noon on Saturday. They will be available at the next round at Spring Creek in June.

We'd like to welcome Silkolene-EVS-Sunline-Throttle Jockey-Moose-KENDA-CV4-Works Connection-Dunlop and Answer to our list of 2009 RacerX Senior Championship sponsors.

I will have the overall awards for the 2008 season at all four rounds in 2009. If you aren't able to attend any events this year, other arraingements will be made.

For 2009 we will try and get back to giving out the awards at the final event at Motosports Park.