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Practice, Rentals, & Racing Fees
| Practice Only (Thurs or Sunday) | $3 |
| Race Fee (normal points races) | $10 |
| Helmet Rental | $2 |
| Bike Rental | $5 |
Parking on June 6
We have just been informed by the Park that The NC Special Olympics will be hosting several events at Lions Park this weekend. So please use the parking lots for Sunday's race. The grass area will be off limits for parking.Intermediate Riders Clinic
June 26th from 12:30 to 2:00 pm Intense Ladies Pro Rider Kayla Gaddis ( Courtney Applewhite has been known to help) will be have an Intermediate Riders Clinic (inter riders only). This clinic will work on 3 different area of the track:- Turns
- Rhythm
- Gates
Sunday Racing Times
Practice on Sunday's race day is $3 if you choose not to race. Racing starts on or before 2:30pm. Awards include saver stamps or trophies.Thursday Night Racing!
Starting in the 2010 season, Capital City BMX will begin offering Thursday night racing!New Race Times for 2010 Season
Please note the new Registration time is 1-2pm. We will begin shortly after. Practice is also $3.00 on Sundays for those not racing, if you decide to race that $3.00 will be credited toward your $10.00 race fee. Look forward to seeing everyone at the track. Remember to bring a friend, For every friend you introduce to the CCBMX that gets a 1 year membership and races 1 race, gets your name the hat to win a new pit bike. To be drawn in August at our back to school race.New Rider Clinics
Look for new rider clinics the last Saturday of every month from March thru October, except for July. And as always, the first clinic is free. Stayed tune to www.ccbmx.com for further information and times.Summer Stamp Series
The Summer Stamp Series will run from June 24-July 29 on Thursdays. Summer Stamp Series is new for the 2010 season. The series consists of 6 single point races every Thursday evening from June 24th - July 29th. Registration from 5-6pm, $7.00 race fee, stamp payout 3/2/1 for 1st - 3rd. "SSS" champions will be crowned at end of series, must race 5 of 6 races to qualify, state series point format.Dates to put on your calendar
North Carolina 2010 State Qualifier Dates / Jr. Development races-
Comp Park BMX
Sunday March 21st
Registration 11:00-1:00
$20 entry (double pts) -
Capital City BMX Triple Points Race
Sunday May 2nd
Registration 11:00-1:00
$25 entry fee -
Hornets Nest BMX Double Points Race
Sunday May 30
Registration 11:00-1:00
$20 entry fee -
Burlington BMX Double Points Race
Sunday July 11th
Registration 11:00-1:00
$20 entry fee -
June 20 - Race for Life (Double Points)
Registration 11-1
$20 entry fee. -
August 22 - Rider Appreciation Race (Double Points)
Registration 11-1
$20 entry fee
3 New Single Point Races Added
We will be having 3 additional single point races in September on Thursday evenings. Dates are 9/2, 9/16, and 9/30. Registration from 5-6, $7.00 fee, stamp pay-out 3/2/1 for 1st - 3rd.BMX Strength & Conditioning Program
The year is almost half over. Are you meeting your bmx racing goals? Are you a parent that wants to be healthier while spending more time with your children? You are invited to join us for the next round of training which is starting on Wednesday, June 2. Sessions are 6pm - 7pm weekly. What can you expect from the Brown Strength & Conditioning training sessions?- Improved Speed, Quickness and Agility
- Explosive Leg Power
- Improved Hand/Eye Coordination
- Improved Explosiveness
- Improved Flexibility & Structural Balance
Look for an office building across from Chargrill on Hillsborough Street near the intersection with Glenwood Avenue.
Please plan to attend our complimentary session to sample the program on Wednesday, June 2 from 6-7pm. Come dressed to participate and plan to train!
Cost: The cost is an investment of only one hour in time and $15 per week. You can pay $150 for the ten week session in advance(make a commitment to yourself!) or you can pay monthly(amount varies depending on the number of weeks in the month *first session in June is free).
Contact: Aaron Brown for any questions. (919) 834-4994 or Aaron@brownstrength.com
To insure we have a balanced trainer-to-student ratio please contact Allen Smith if are interested in attending: (919)-815-4414 or Allen@ccbmx.com.
2010 Capital City BMX Board
President - Greg Ford
Vice President – Rocco Sammartino
Secretaries – David Huffstetler & Laura Willer
Treasure – Gwen Richardson
At Large – Allen Smith
At Large – Hank Nalley
At Large – John Noerenberg
At Large – Kayla Gaddis
At Large – John Noerenberg
At Large - Luke Sanford
Track Operator – Shane Gay
Click For Wicked Rad Going For The Gold Program
Opportunity To Join BMX Team
Your opinion is always heard and considered at Capital City BMX. But once a year you have the unique opportunity to join the team that determines the Capital City BMX vision and helps shape it for the upcoming year. It's an opportunity to serve others and help give back to a sport that you and/or your children love.
One of the most natural reactions to this opportunity is to ask "What is involved?". You may be happy to learn that a lot of the small to mid-sized decisions are done via a brief phone call or email. This helps things run efficiently and effectivily plus obviously benefits the board members by not having to meet live in-person over every little thing. And there are a least a couple times of year that it makes sense to meet, break bread together, discuss the vision, and make decisions.
For over 25 years people just like you made an extra effort to make Capital City BMX a special place, but by the very nature of being an ALL volunteer run team it is delicate. If everyone says "some else can do it" then it can all dissolve.
To learn more about what's involved please call Track Operator Shane Gay by dialing the hotline 834-4269 and pressing 0 (zero).
Annual Sportmanship Award
CCBMX has initiated a Sportsmanship of the Year Award in 2004 to honor and memorialize Rush McComas, who died in October of 2004. The first award for the 2004 season is awarded to his three sons, Nigel, Trevor and Cody, who have displayed constant good sportsmanship during their racing careers. Rush's life showed us not only to display good sportsmanship on the track, but also in his everyday life. CCBMX wishes for Rush to be remembered every year from now on by awarding this special award to the rider who has displayed the following characteristics:
Has distinguished his/herself through good sportsmanship and ethical behavior
In doing so, has behaved in a manor that is consistent with good sportsmanship behavior by using respectful language, congratulating others riders, and being responsible on the track.
This individual has been helpful at the track by volunteering his or services without being asked.
This individual strives to control his/her temper and respects all of those in authority.
Takes loosing as well as winning.
Demonstrated proper and ethical behavior in his/her daily participation in BMX racing
Demonstrated good citizenship outside of the sports-competition setting;
In November of every year, riders and parents will be invited to vote on a candidate for this award for the current calendar year. The person with the most votes will be awarded THE RUSH MCCOMAS SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD at the annual CCBMX Winter Banquet
2010 Winners: Tie between Alan Fisk and Tom "Big Sarge" Lenig
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A HUGE thanks to James "Popeye" aka "Mr. BMX" Merten for building a new starting gate. The old dimensions were 28' wide and 18" tall. The new dimensions are 24' wide and 22" tall so we are now inside of the ABA recommended specs. It should also be a quieter drop when it hits the ground. We will expirement with the landing surface which will either be dirt or firehouse on top of dirt. The gate has been installed and the final touches should be complete on time for practice on Thursday, July 30.
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The track rebuild is complete! Thanks to all that helped and continue to help! The City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation helped with 300 tons of dirt, Gregory Poole helped by discounting some heavy equipment, Wade Moore helped by mixing the new dirt just right, and lots of you helped by donating your time!
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Thursday practice- Remember the new times from 4:30pm until darkt. Also we would like to make our parents aware that riders may not be dropped off. A parent must stay with their child at practice unless that child is able to drive him or herself.
STAMPS
At the end of the race, the rider is asked whether they would like a
trophy or stamps. For some of you who have been racing quite awhile,
your child's bedroom might be starting to get full with no more room
on top of the dresser for anymore trophies. The answer to that problem
is starting to receive stamps. Each stamp is worth $.75. For first place
you are awarded five stamps, three for 2nd. 2 for 3rd. and 1 for 4th.
These stamps can be used to purchase things from Coastal Bike Supply
which is our local bike shop that comes to the track on racedays. Many
of you know this as Homer's place. All Star Bike Shop also accepts these
stamps. And with the National coming to Raleigh in August, there will
be even more vendors that weekend to purchase from. So when your child
asks for that new set of gloves or that really cool number plate, have
them start collecting stamps at the end of the race. Just put them in
an envelope. It wont' be long until they have enough to purchase that
special item.
Volunteer Reminder
Also as a reminder to our old timers and to let our newbies know.......We have a volunteer incentive program in place at the track as our way of saying thank you to our volunteers. For seven times volunteering, you will be awarded $10.00 track bucks which our yours to use for registration, practice, bike rentals or at the concession stand. So if you would like to help out on raceday, be sure and see the people in registration and they will point you in the right direction.
Thanks to the City of Raleigh Parks & Recreation for the covered staging area and scoring tower both completed in 2009.
Congrats! We are #7 in the ABA 2008 list of East Coast Top 10 tracks!
American Bicycle Association and NBC Universal Sports announce four year agreement
Trips For Kids new rider clinic pics
A different way to view ABA district points
For your safety: How often should I change my bike chain?
Nanny Ogilvie NBC17 Pintsized Sport Story - click to view
Check out this article to learn more about the new pump track at Lake Crabtree! There are two ways to get power on a bmx track...pedaling and pumping. This is a great way to train for pumping. There are also new jumps opening October 2008.
Report - The last several New Rider clinics have been some of the biggest
yet with 15 riders! The track now has six loaner bikes, including four
pro size and two junior size(thanks to Mr. C for one of them!)<<update:plus
two new junior sized bikes...thanks to Homer at Coastal Bike for help
with the purchase>>. A lot of new riders are young so we have
a need for micro, mini, junior, and expert sized, etc. bikes. Please
consider donating your old bikes or bike parts to the Capital City BMX
loaner program. You might also consider a donation/sponsorship so we
can buy used bikes for this program. We do have a charity status so
you can receive a tax deductible donation receipt.