2010 Stimilon Motocross Challenge off to a Great Start!

The famed Stimilon Motocross Challenge will return to MX 338
in beautiful downtown Southwick, MA the weekend of July 10/11 this year. The
event is going into its 11^th year (with a 7 year hiatus between
2002-2009, but who’s counting…).

Last year’s event (the return) was so anticipated that over
350 pre paid entries were on file up to a month before the event took
place.  This year is no
different.  Within the first 3
weeks of Pre Registration opening up, over 70 paid entries have already signed
up and the event isn’t for another 2 months.

One reason so many have signed up so early could be the fact
that each class is limited to 40. 
This event is about riding and having a good time, therefore there are
no qualifiers, no short lap motos – if you want in, you need to register early
to get your spot.  As of press time
there are still plenty of spots open but several classes are already more than
30% full.

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The popularity of this Northeast event is probably why so
many heavy hitters in the industry are offering their support:  Tucker Rocky, Answer, MSR, Pro Taper,
Factory Connection, Buckchillyradio.com, Heal Clothing, Red Bull, Vitamin
Water, Smart Water, Rossignol Snowboards, Smith Optics, MattFrancisPhotos.com,
Thrust Music, DB Studios, Motowear USA, Scott USA, K Rae Graphics, Colt 45, and
Sports Illustrated are just a few of the returning sponsors helping to make
this weekend one to remember!

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With class names like the Jobless 25+, the Headlight class,
The Never Ever (beginner), The Brittle 40 AB & C, The Keepin It Real (2
Stroke Open), The Rockstar (Expert), Wanna Be (Amateur), and Hack (Novice) who
wouldn’t have fun. And then there is da States… (think des Nations, but with a
Stimilon Twist)  the Ultimate Relay
Race!  Some riders will race up to
4 classes, just because they are so much fun.

Let’s not forget the $5000 purse up for grabs in the Main
Events.  The best riders from the
day earn spots from various different classes in the 250 and 450 Main Events –
where the slate is whipped clean and everyone has an equal shot at the
money.  Each Main pays 10 deep plus
a holeshot award.

With a marketing slogan like “This is not your children’s
motocross” what would you expect? No, no, it’s not like that.  It is only because there are no kids’
classes offered.  You must be 13 or
older to race, and almost half of the classes offered are for Vets.

But the race is only part
of the weekend… After the race Saturday night, 3 bands will rock the stage
into the wee hours of the night. 
Then the party really begins since rarely few go to sleep for fear of
missing something never seen before.

Sunday is the famed “Hangover Ride Day” where only 200
tickets are sold in order to keep it fun for those who dare to come out.  Surprisingly, even after an all night
binge, almost everyone rides Sunday since it is more a badge of honor than
anything else.  To show that you
partied hard and still have what it takes to win practice the next day…  Besides, where else can you ride a
national track with so few people?

The Stimilon Motocross Challenge is a very different
event.  There is a Stimilon Code of
Hnor for this weekend that goes something like this:  If you act like an adult, take responsibility for your
actions and show respect for your surroundings, as well as everyone else – you
can pretty much do anything you want!

Imagine if that were true every weekend?  HA, who are we kidding, you couldn’t
handle it!  That’s why it only
happens once per year – don’t miss it!

Want to see more – check out this 2 minute clip: http://www.vimeo.com/9578562

Details, Online Sign up, Sponsorship info and more at www.stimilon.com