It's been quite the busy place 'round here since our last e-update.  Even this less-than-desirable weather hasn't kept away the many anxious off-road enthusiasts ready to do some outdoor off-road riding and/or driving back here in Southern Ontario.  Even the bone-chilling winds and cool temp's at our Good Friday 4x4 MudFest didn't deter an enthusiastic crowd of over 2,600 spectators and

365 registered trucks that participated in the event.  A fun time was had by all and as the day went on, the pits became more and more challenging, with almost every truck managing to get stuck at least once!  Make note that there will not be a Summer MudFest this year at the Dunes.  Instead we are replacing it with an ATV/UTV Festival on June 26 and our Fall 4x4 MudFest is scheduled for September 18.  We invite our enthusiasts out to experience both of these fabulous events!!

We then hosted the Season Opener TVR Club Race and a week later it was the Steel City Club that held their Opener here at the Dunes!  Plus on April 30th. we had a fantastic day of beginner and mx rider training for an ambitious group of 20 youngsters.  We are now busy taking bookings for private and semi-private lessons for all levels of experience, whether on bikes or quads -- bring your own machine, or rent one of ours.  For more details email:  info@gopherdunes.com or call Barb at 519-842-2781                   

 

Practice & event schedule till the end of May is listed below: 

 

Thursday, May 12 thru Saturday, May 14 -- CLOSED to prep for CMRC Prov. Race

Sunday, May 15 -- CMRC Prov. MX Race "Round 1"

Monday, May 16 -- CLOSED

Tuesday, May 17 thru Friday, May 20 -- 11am to 1/2 hour before dusk -- Trail #1 & Trail #2 officially OPEN!!

Saturday, May 21 thru Victoria Day Monday -- 11am to 6pm

Tuesday, May 22 thru Friday, May 27 -- 11am to 1/2 hour before dusk

Saturday, May 28 -- 11am to 6pm

Sunday, May 29 -- Hully Gully POKER RUN...all bike & quad riders welcome!

Monday, May 30 -- CLOSED

Tuesday, May 31 -- 11am to 1/2 hour before dusk

 

 

And yet more exciting news for Gopher Dunes!!!

 

Early in the season we welcomed #54 Nathan Bles onboard as part of the Gopher Dunes Pro National Race Team in the MX2 division, and now to complete our team we are proud to announce that 21-year-old Topher Ingalls from California, who just arrived here yesterday, will round out our MX2 sponsored team.  For his first practice ride ever on a Suzuki in the Gopher Dunes sand, Topher actually took a real keen likely to the feel of the bike and his ability to ride in sand truly shone through.  He will be racing here this weekend in the Pro class, so keep a close and fast eye on #373.   Topher just finished racing the US Supercross Series finishing the final race this past weekend in Las Vegas.  Now it's North of the border for him, as he will be competing in the 9 Rounds of the CMRC Monster Energy Pro National Series.  Welcome to Canada and good luck to Topher & Nathan! 

Read more.... http://www.directmotocross.com/news/features/2011/05/catching-topher-ingalls

 

Now....for the 'full scoop' on this Sunday's event, read below....

 

    GoPHER DUNES is hosting 'Round 1' of the  CMRC Provincial Series Motocross Races on

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Rain or shine....the show will go on....

 

EXCELLENT  SPECTATOR  EVENT!!! 

                                                        Food available at the WISECO Pavilion...

                                                                                   

                                                                                               Check out the "Pro Shop Specials" available this weekend....

 

 

Gates open Saturday from 4pm to 11pm.  Gates open Sunday at 6am.

NOTE:  Gates will be locked after 11pm on Saturday! 

(for untimely delays, we recommend you park alongside Con. 2 just south of the entrance)

 

    GATE FEE:   $10 per adult

                                $7 under 12

                                Free under 5

          Camping:   $10 per vehicle

 

  ENTRY FEE:  $30 for one class

                                $25 for 2nd class     

                                $25 for 3rd class                                                                                                      

                                $25 for pee-wee class

                                $20 for 2nd p-w class                                                                                                       

 

         SIGN-IN:  Saturday from 7pm to 9pm                                                                                         

                                Sunday from 6:30am to 8:30am

 

Riders Meeting at  8:20am

Practice begins at 8:30am

Racing from 9:30am to 5:30pm

 

IMPORTANT  Racers must show their 2011 CMRC licence at time of registration.

If you recently purchased your licence and have not yet received it in the mail, you

must bring along your receipt or contact wendy@cmrcracing.com to confirm that you

are registered and get your assigned racing # & also record your membership #. 

VERY IMPORTANT to have this information if you want to race on Sunday!! 

 

Licences will be sold on Sunday at $140.00, but it will be a time-consuming ordeal & #'s will

not be assigned!  We suggest that you arrive promptly at 6:30am if you still

need to purchase your 2011 licence. 

NEW:  Complimentary CMRC Day Passes will be honoured to NEW RACERS only; that is, never

raced before or haven't raced with any Club in the last 5 years!  These racers will not be

scored or awarded points to qualify for the Walton Amateur National.  Licence app.'s will

still need to be completed, along with the Entry Forms, Minor Waivers, etc.  and the Entry Fee

must be paid. 

All registered racers must have their assigned CMRC # on their jersey/chest protector

as well as on the front and both sides of their bike and with proper colours.  Numbers

can be purchased at the Gopher Dunes Pro Shop (while supplies last).

Incorrect #'s or missing #'s may cause the rider to be scored improperly or disqualified

completely!!  For rules, please visit www.cmrcracing.com

 

MINORS under 18:  Will have to complete the CMRC 2011 Parental Consent & Minor Waiver

Release Forms with copies available at sign-in.  This means you will need at least one

parent to accompany you at time of registration.    If you have already completed this form

at a previous 2011 CMRC race, you will need to show your '2011 white card' for authorization. 

 

What you need for registration so you are not sent to the back of the line...

1. •2011 licence card or you must at least know your membership # & racing #   
   

2. •completed Entry Form & must be signed on back (by parent, if under 18)
   

3. •cash in hand
   

4. •if under 18, completed Minor Waiver Release & Parental Consent Form or '2011 white card' 
   

5. •if under 18, a parent must accompany you to sign the participation waiver
   

6. •racers will receive a wristband prior to exiting the registration trailer
   

As soon as the May 15 Practice & Race Schedule is released, we will post it on:  www.gopherdunes.com under Updates....stay tuned....