San Bernardino, Calif. – November 30, 2010 – December 11th and 12th mark the 17th running of the Yamaha California State Pro/AM Championships at Glen Helen Raceway. The race is a unique, two-day event that combines Grand Prix racing and Motocross. As the last big amateur event of 2010 at Glen Helen Raceway, racers of all ages and skill levels come together to race for the prestigious California State Championship number one plate in their respective classes.
The race is split up into a two-day format. Starting at 8:45AM on Saturday is the first race of the weekend – the Grand Prix race. Held on a specially designed course that takes riders throughout the amazing Glen Helen Raceway facility, the Grand Prix races bring excitement and fun and are always a favorite amongst competitors.
The second part of the Yamaha California State Pro/AM Championships is a traditional motocross race that takes place on Sunday. Held on Glen Helen’s famed USGP track, the same track that some of the fastest racers in the world compete on, the motocross racing consists of two motos and starts at 9:00AM.
Champions will be decided based on the combined score from both days of racing. The champions in each class will be rewarded with the number one plate, as well as shirts and prizes from Yamaha and other sponsors totaling over $5,000.
From Pee Wee to Senior, there’s a class for everyone. And with pre-entry fees only $60 ($50 for Pee Wee racers) for two days of racing and $20 weekend gate fees for adults/$10 weekend gate fees for children 6-12 years old, Glen Helen Raceway is making it easy to experience great racing and great times.
For more information, head to www.GlenHelen.com, or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GlenHelenRaceway.
- The last big amateur event of 2010 at Glen Helen Raceway
- Special two-day event that combines Grand Prix and Motocross racing on Glen Helen’s famed racetracks.
- Prizes from sponsors totaling over $5,000
- $60 Pre-entry fees ($50 for Pee Wee), $20 weekend gate fees ($10 for children 6-12 years old)
Glen Helen Raceway: Glen Helen Raceway is the premier Off-Road Racing facility in
Southern California and is known as a world class racing facility. The 256 acre facility
located near the San Bernardino County town of Devore, has featured Motocross, Sand
Drags, Short and Long Course Buggies & Trucks, AMA 125/250 MX Nationals, Pro ATV
Racing, Off Road G.P. and Endurance races, and the FIM United States Grand Prix,
World Championship Motocross event.