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Golden Sands Speedway / Elko Speedway "Asphalt Ovals"
Boarder Battles - Wisconsin - Minnesota
Golden Sands Speedway,Wisconsin Rapids... Dubbed the, "Central Wisconsin's Power Playground" starts Motorcycle Mania off on July 29th. Besides the high speed motorcycle races they are hosting a Pig and Corn roast, Cruisers, Trial Riders performance and Free style Bikes. The Gates open at 5:00 p.m. Saturday the 30th of July gates open at 11:00 a.m. for Bubba Blackwell's stunt show. The day includes Motorcycle show, Dealer /Distributor displays, Wheelie Contest, Band and DJ closing out the show.
 Both race programs will be much the same, running one class for the money. Framers and DTX bikes are what has been working, with CD-5 old tires. There is no reason to use a good tire on the asphalt. Many racers use the asphalt series to work on corner speeds and line training. It would be great to see 20 pro's battling for bragging rights at both events. $200, 150,125, 100 and 50 on back for all the main event racers. Free overnight camping at the track. A $25 pit pass is the only entry fee for the event. Practice and quilfying kick off at 7:00 p.m. racing at 7:45 p.m.
Owners, Shelia and Darrel Bassuener have invited all the District 23 Pro riders to attend this special event. This track is a 12-14 second progressive banked asphalt (12 degree straights w/14-16 degree corners) looks great for the bikes, having nice run-off area. You can find more at: www.gssraces.com. Speedway phone is 715-423-4660. Vist their Face Book and Twitter pages. They would like to know in advance, the motorcycle race stars that are planning to attend for there pre-advertising... Or let me know
Elko Speedway's Eve of Destruction round 4 - July 30th with Flat Track Motorcycles makes the prefect wrap to the high speed motorcycle racers Saturday night. Making the dash from Golden Sands to Elko is only a 4 hour 229 mile run. Track pit gate opens at 2:00 with practice at 4:00, racing at 7:00 p.m. The contacts for Elko Speedway: elkospeedway.com, Office: (952)461-7223. Elko Speedway runs one class and any type of motorcycle, twin, single, DTX, framer goes. The track is super smooth and fast, also a great place to work on corner speed for the dirt tracks.
The crowds are always close to a sell out at the nicest facility in the north central part of the USA. Currnet point leader Curtis Wise on a 450 Yamaha is holding one to a close battle with Josh Koch on the SOS - 450 Honda. Defending 2010 Champion, Dan Jacobson has missed two events this year and is making a come back on the M3 Racing / Kibblewhite / K&N / Saddlemen / Motion Pro / D&D - Honda 450. The last event featured 9 fast racers, with Kevin Anderson missing the call with a broken bike.
Elko Speedway has four more "Eve of Destruction" events that include the flat track motorcycles this season, July 30th, August 27th, Septemeber 10th, October 8th.
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By: Dan Jacobson Sr.
June 23, 2011 |
