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Saw this in the local paper:
http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/lake-elsinore/article_1a0d25d9-ff2b-5…
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Legendary motocross rider Jeremy McGrath is looking into taking over a popular dirt-bike racing track in Lake Elsinore.
McGrath said earlier this week that he and a business partner have been negotiating with Lake Elsinore Motocross Park owner Randy Hiner.
"(We) have been talking to Randy and it's a possibility it could happen," McGrath said. "We're pretty excited about it."
McGrath, 38, who was raised in Sun City, spent a lot of time at the Lake Elsinore track, an institution among dirt-bike riders and off-road vehicle drivers. However, the park recently shut down operations. Several attempts by The Californian to reach Hiner were unsuccessful.
"I think it closed two weeks ago, but it's not gone forever," McGrath said. "I think it's just one of those deals of figuring out who is the guy that can either do it or not do it."
McGrath's interest in the motocross park on Cereal Street in southern Lake Elsinore led the city Planning Commission to postpone a hearing recently on the park's operating permit while he tries to work out the deal with Hiner.
The park has been out of compliance with some of the city's requirements and planning officials have been trying to work with Hiner to resolve the issues without forcing the operation to shut down.
McGrath's involvement would bring one of the truly big names in motocross racing to Lake Elsinore. He dominated motocross throughout the 1990s, winning two 125 Western Region Supercross Championships in 1991 and 1992, seven Supercross Championships in eight years from 1993 through 2000, plus one Outdoor National Championship in 1995 and two world championships.
"I have been following Jeremy McGrath's career for 20 years," said Lake Elsinore Planning Commissioner Rick Morsch, a fan of the sport. "He put motocross on the map single-handedly. When he rose to the top, he exploded that industry and made it what it is today."
McGrath has retired from dirt-bike competition, but still races off-road trucks. He is now competing in the Traxxas Torc Off-Road Championship Series.
"I've got to keep busy," he said. "I'm too young to sit on the couch."
He said that if he and his partner are able acquire the Lake Elsinore park, they can breathe some new life into the venue.
"The track needs someone with a lot of passion and I love motorcycles like nothing else in life," McGrath said. "I think it would be a fun project and would bring some life back into dirt bikes."
Call staff writer Michael J. Williams at 951-676-4315, ext. 2635.
http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/lake-elsinore/article_1a0d25d9-ff2b-5…
Text:
Legendary motocross rider Jeremy McGrath is looking into taking over a popular dirt-bike racing track in Lake Elsinore.
McGrath said earlier this week that he and a business partner have been negotiating with Lake Elsinore Motocross Park owner Randy Hiner.
"(We) have been talking to Randy and it's a possibility it could happen," McGrath said. "We're pretty excited about it."
McGrath, 38, who was raised in Sun City, spent a lot of time at the Lake Elsinore track, an institution among dirt-bike riders and off-road vehicle drivers. However, the park recently shut down operations. Several attempts by The Californian to reach Hiner were unsuccessful.
"I think it closed two weeks ago, but it's not gone forever," McGrath said. "I think it's just one of those deals of figuring out who is the guy that can either do it or not do it."
McGrath's interest in the motocross park on Cereal Street in southern Lake Elsinore led the city Planning Commission to postpone a hearing recently on the park's operating permit while he tries to work out the deal with Hiner.
The park has been out of compliance with some of the city's requirements and planning officials have been trying to work with Hiner to resolve the issues without forcing the operation to shut down.
McGrath's involvement would bring one of the truly big names in motocross racing to Lake Elsinore. He dominated motocross throughout the 1990s, winning two 125 Western Region Supercross Championships in 1991 and 1992, seven Supercross Championships in eight years from 1993 through 2000, plus one Outdoor National Championship in 1995 and two world championships.
"I have been following Jeremy McGrath's career for 20 years," said Lake Elsinore Planning Commissioner Rick Morsch, a fan of the sport. "He put motocross on the map single-handedly. When he rose to the top, he exploded that industry and made it what it is today."
McGrath has retired from dirt-bike competition, but still races off-road trucks. He is now competing in the Traxxas Torc Off-Road Championship Series.
"I've got to keep busy," he said. "I'm too young to sit on the couch."
He said that if he and his partner are able acquire the Lake Elsinore park, they can breathe some new life into the venue.
"The track needs someone with a lot of passion and I love motorcycles like nothing else in life," McGrath said. "I think it would be a fun project and would bring some life back into dirt bikes."
Call staff writer Michael J. Williams at 951-676-4315, ext. 2635.
Sounds positive though with the planning commissions comments.
Hopefully something can be worked out for the long run.
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Just scroll down about 1 inch on the map and you'll see the sud division. looks too close for comfort to the track.
Hmm!
can anyone confirm this?
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there sure are a ton of tracks right in this area. i would think somethings gotta give?
i know perris and cahuilla have struggled at times. and i hate seeing any track close, especially those with history.
all of these new tracks are more than just tracks, they are "facilities". really bitchen places. elsinores looks like it is shaping up to be special.
but ultimately, we go there for the track, not the parking lot. and imo, nothing can come close to how fun tracks like comp, cahuilla, perris, and the ranch can offer.
i hope these mega-facilities dont run places like perris out of business. i love that track.
"All" of these new tracks???
The Ranch, Pala, and RPMX are all I know of down here. Do you know of any others???? I'd like to ride them. We've lost alot more than we've gained.
Perris won't close as it's owned/leased/rented by the good people from Pala now.
Why such a negative nancy?
ive heard cahuilla is struggling too.
they both have great tracks, but they cannot compete with these mega facilities like pala/milestone/and soon to be elsinore. for whatever reason, people favor these places more. i think it has to do with the amenities and the variety of skill tracks at these facilities. location obviously plays a part too. i personally prefer the places that are more natural mx.....not wannabe baby sx tracks with their layout. the older facilities have better tracks imo.
i like that track owners are stepping up their game and making these places so nice. dont get me wrong. i will be at elsinore this saturday.
im not trying to be a negative nancy. i hope it didnt come off that way. i go to all the tracks, and quite frankly, i enjoy them all. except ghelen. that place scares the shit out of me!
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