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February 22, 2010 -
At the NBL's annual Competition Congress, held this past
weekend in Bethlehem PA., Foothills BMX was awarded our
9th consecutive award for having the highest average rider
count per race in the NBL. As a tribute to our Connecticut
BMX Programs, we swept the top three spots with Foothills
first, Trumbull second and Bethel third. Thank you everyone
for your continued support.
February 5th, 2010
- The 2010 Rider Sponsorship Forms are now available.
You can download the PDF version of them here.
February 3rd, 2010
- We are looking for a new food vendor for the 2010 season.
If anyone knows of someone, please contact Roger at foothillsbmx@aol.com
January 29th, 2010
- 2010 schedule is released.
December 16th, 2009
- Happy Holidays Everyone!
November 10th, 2009
- Chris Calarco put together a video that was shown at
the State Awards Banquet on november 8th, To see it
November 9th, 2009
- At yesterdays State Awards Banquet I picked up some
State Plates and have them at the track. Azra Milton,
Arefin Milton, Kyly Milton, Nicole Milton, Greg Sloan,
Aman Egan, Dustin Souza, Dylan Vadney, Taylor Yurgalevicz,
RJ Miville, Alex Hubbard, Wes Reel, Zach Ferris and Jeff
vadney. You can contact me at foothillsbmx@aol.com to
make arrangements for pickup.
October 15th, 2009
- Foothills BMX was featured as the "Spotlght Track"
in the October issue of BMXToday. For a PDF version of
the article, click on the Button below:
October 12th, 2009
- Over the last week we tore up the asphalt in front of
the starting gate and replaced it with 1760 lbs of concrete.
Thanks to Bruce Benoit, Jeff and Russ Wedge along with
John Crossen for getting the much needed job done.
October 4th, 2009
- The 15th Annual Awards Outing was a huge success on
one of the top ten beautiful days of the year with just
under 250 people in attendance. With huge trophys, awesome
gift certificates, rad shirts, a huge riders raffle, a
nice slide show and enough food to feed an army, this
outing will be remembered as one of the best ever. There
are eight trophys yet to be picked up and they belong
to Russ Stover; Zachary Coderre; Matt Bovat; Colin Mitchell;
Seth Shaw; Nick Piper; Ed Lentz and Katrina Campbell.
Also two Gift Certificates belonging to Russ Campbell
and Doug Cable Jr. Please contact us at foothillsbmx@aol.com
to make arrangements for pick-up.
September 30th, 2009
- The Awards outing is this Sunday. If you did not got
ten races in and did not get your invite, please call
Pat Borla at 860-485-0329 immediately or contact us through
email at foothillsbmx@aol.com
September 17th, 2009
- The Rider Plaques that were ordered on the last race
(Aug 30th) are now completed. Please contact us at this
web sight to arrange pickup and payment. These plaques
make great gifts for parents, riders, aunts, uncles, sponsors
etc. Er have a large data base of pictures and plaques
can be ordered at any time of the year.
September 11th, 2009
- Final Points are now posted
September 8th, 2009
- Random pictures from the NBL Grands
August 31st, 2009
- Yesterdays race report now posted
August 30th, 2009
- Posted pictures of todays race
Aug 28th, 2009
- The latest points are now posted/
Aug 24th, 2009
- Yesterdays race reports now posted
Race #1
Race #2
Aug 23rd, 2009
- Todays pictures are now posted
Aug 21, 2009
- Just a reminder to the Foothills riders who are sponsored;
The sponsorship included all races held at Foothills,
the NBL License plus admittance to the annual Awards Outing.
It does NOT
include the State Championship Race in Bethel.
Aug 19th, 2009
- The logo is back! On Monday evening the logo appeared
on the first turn looking bold and better then ever. Thanks
to Greg and Jen Fantano and also Jen Fox for helping paint
it on the asphalt. It looks fantastic.
for a view.
Aug 18th, 2009
- Race report now posted.
Aug 18th, 2009
- Working on the race report but running late. Maybe done
later tonight. In the meantime, check out this interview.
Aug 16th, 2009
- Todays photos are posted.
Aug 12th, 2009
- Up-To-Date points are now posted.
Aug 12th, 2009
- We will have a Double-Header on Aug 23rd. This will
be back to back single point races with each race incorporating
the two-moto transfer system. If your chasing Foothills
BMX track points, you don;t wantt o miss this one. A total
of four roands of motos will be run and should only take
about 30 minutess longer then a reqular race day.
Aug 10th, 2009
- Update on the condition of Nick Roy, the rider who went
down really hard yesterday. Nick has contacted us and
told us that he has a slight concussion and some road
rash on his arm. Also a tender hip but no broken bones.
He says he will be racing next week. Good news considering
what it could have been.
Aug 10th, 2009 -
Yesterdays report now posted
Aug 9th, 2009
- Todays pictures are now posted.
Aug 9th, 2009
- As of 6:45 a.m. today it looks like there may be a brief
shower this morning but then a break that appears to allow
us to get today's race in. Today is our Bob Warnicke Scholarship
Race in which we will dontae $5 for every rider here to
the fund. $10 for poins and a medallion or $7 for points
only. No Trophys today as the Medallion is the Award-Of-The-Day.
There is a Stampede Clinic scheduled immediately following
the race for those interested.
Aug 3rd, 2009
- A few pictures and report of yesterdays event is now
posted.
For Pics. For
Report
Aug 2nd, 2009
- Todays Double Pointer was rained out. It will be made
up on August 16th. Registration is again open for this
event. Tough one to lose with 221 riders in the house.
I did take a few pictures during practice.
Aug 1st, 2009 -
The track is in great shape for the Double Pointer tomorrow
thanks tho the efforts of Frank Buonocore, Ed Delisle
and Todd Pfeffer. Lets Race!
July 31st, 2009
- Extensive rain damage repairs will begin on Saturday
morning. All help is appreciated. Work will start around
8:00 a.m.
July 29th, 2009
- Points have been posted and update thru 7-26-09
July 27th, 2009
- Free Clinic tonight at the track from 6:00 to 7:30.
Full face helmets madatory. Double Pointer on Suday. Pre-register
before Sunday and save $5. For the registration form ......
July 27th, 2009
- Yesterday race report now posted.
July 26th, 2009
- Pictures of todays race now posted.
July 20th, 2009
- The race report and pictures are now posted.
For Pictures
For report
July 20th, 2009
- Left at the track yesterday - KBC Helmet with a 440
sticker on the back and a Woodward sticker on the visor.
Black and white. Black BLUR Goggles and Small Black chest
protector. They are secured in our building. If you want
to make arrangements for pick up please call Roger at
480-1118.
July 18th, 2009
- After the tremedous rain the last couple of days, the
track surface is in terrible condition. All able bodied
men are requested to get there early Sunday Morning to
help get it in race shape.
July 13th, 2009
- Tomorrow the City of Torrington, in conjunction with
Lowes, Limerock Race Track and the Park and Rec department
will be holding a "Green Park Initiative" in
Alvord Park. We have been asked to put on a "BMX
Demonstration". I thought if we can get enough kids
there we could run some actual motos. If interested please
be there about 11:00 am.
July 12th, 2009
- Both the weekly photos and the race report is now posted.
July 6th, 2009
- This weeks race report is now posted.
July 5th, 2009 -
Foothills Track Points are now posted
July 5th, 2009
- Todays pictures are posted
June 28th, 2009
- Yesterday race report is posted. Dont forget the clinic
tonight starting at 6:00 p.m.
June 26th, 2009
- With todays deluge, I will be at the track at 10:00
am tomorrow. Any help with track maintenance would be
appreciated.
June 28th, 2009 - Todays
pictures are now posted at 8:05 p.m.
June 23rd, 2009
- Starting this Sunday we will be offering
"Picture Plaques" for sale at the track. These
make a great gift for birthdays, Christmas etc (Think
Grandparents). There will be a weekly sign-up sheet and
a $10.00 deposit will be required at the time of order.
Total price is $35 each. They take about 1 week to produce.
See Home page of this web site.
June 22nd, 2009
- Yesterdays race report is posted
June 21st, 2009
- Todays Photos are posted
June 21st, 2009
- After last nights rain, the track conditions will be
evaluated this morning. Call the track phone starting
at 8:30 a.m. for updates @ (860) 626-1269
June 19th, 2009
- Per the request of some people who use the facility
but dont race, a section on how to make a donation was
added off the front page.
June 16th, 2009
- We discovered that we made a mistake in the Open Wheels
Main Event this past Sunday. In adding up the scores,
Dave Bedford should not have made the main and John Pinsonnault
should have. Our apoligies to John and he has an entry
fee credit at the track. We will improve the system because
of this mistake. It simply became more difficult by scrambling
the motos and we just plain messed up. We do have a plan
going forward.
June 15th, 2009
- Yesterdays Race report has been posted
June 14th, 2009
- Over 150 Pictures posted from todays racing.
June 14th, 2009 -
It looks like this mornings showers will give way to better
conditions later this morning and this afternoon. We anticipate
todays race will go off on time as planned. See you later!
June 11th, 2009
- The results of the Team Race on Sunday are as follows:
1st - Mad BMX (3720); 2nd GHP Elite (3685); 3rd Stampede
(3650); 4th Cutting Edge (3630); 5th Team Edge (3430);
6th GHP Killer Bees (3400); 7th Bikers Edge (3320); 8th
GHP Northeast (3160) and 9th Broken Spoke (2980)
June 9th, 2009
- In this weeks race report I wrote that the start of
the race was held up because some Elite Open riders insisted
on the gate area be swept prior to them coasting out of
the gate. This was found to be totally untrue. I simply
should have checked with the gate starter prior to reporting
that. Although not all riders were there and ready to
go, it was not an issue with sweeping the hill. The missing
rider was fixing a flat tire. Unfortunately that did not
get reported back to us, I apologize for the misinformation.
The comments have been deleted from the report.
June 9th, 2009
- Race report for Race #2 posted
June 8th, 2009
- Pictures from the second race are posted
Race report from Race #1 posted 
June 7th, 2009
- Pictures from the first race today are posted.
June 2nd, 2009
- It came to my attention that there was a mistake in
our early version of the double points form and even a
link that reverted back to the 2008 form. The corrected
information is now on this web site. The entry fee should
have been $15.00 with $14.00 for family discount. The
form should be mailed to Pat Borla, 38 Vista Drive, Harwinton,
CT. 06791
June 1st, 2009
- The Race report for yesterdays action is posted
MAY 30th, 2009
- DOUBLE POINTS
coming up on June 14th. Pre-register by mail and save
$5.00. Click Button below:
MAY 25th. 2009
- This weeks hotos and race report now posted.
MAY 22nd, 2009
- At last nights meeting it was decided that the make-up
race for Week #1's rainout will be on June
7th after the regularly schedule race.
The make will be a two-moto system race.
MAY 21st, 2009
- The Monthly Meeting of the Litchfield County BMX Group,
Inc. is tonight at the track at 6:45. It is open to the
public
MAY 19th, 2009
- The second of our free Monday night clinics was held
at the track last night. 47 riders in attendance. wow!
Next free clinic is coming up on Monday June 1st. The
first of two ADVANCED CLINICS
will be on July 19th after the race. Two hours of intense
training from the folks at Stampede Racing. This has a
cost of $25 and you get a shirt along with expert training
techniques.
MAY 18th, 2009
- Race Report is posted
MAY 17th 10:00 p.m. Todays
photos are posted. dont forget tomorrows clinic at 6:00
p.m. ITS FREE!
MAY 17th, 2009 - 7:00 a.m.
Heading for the track soon to check on conditions. Radar
shows the rain should be out of the northwest corner by
10:00. If track is decent, we are optimistic that todays
racing can occer. Looks like a cloudy chilly day so dress
accordingly. Call 860-636-1BMX
for hourly updates starting at 8:00 a.m.
MAY 16th, 2009
- There will be some work done on the starting gate this
moring around 10:00 a.m. We are looking at replacing the
metal plates that are attached. Any help is always welcomed.
MAY 13th, 2009
- The race report is complete
MAY 10th, 2009
- Just posted over 100 Pictures of todays races.
MAY 10th, 2009
- We ARE
Racing today! Registration from 10 until 12:30 with gate
drop scheduled for 1:30. Dress warm
MAY 8th, 2009
- The Bikers Edge 2 is now open in Torrington at 427 Winsted
Road (Across from Lowes). With a full line a bicycles
and experience dating back to 1972, this is the bike shop
for all your cycling needs. As our "Title Sponsor"
for the 2009 season, we encourage everyone to give them
an oportunity to provide you a solution to all your bicycling
needs.
MAY 4th, 2009 -
The Clinic scheduled for tonight has been cancelled. There
will be a Clinic next Monday evening at 6:00. The track
is open tonight for anyone who wants to ride. Forcast
of rain combined with no racing yesterday has prompted
this decision. The thought is that it would be best for
the kids to get at least one race in before the first
clinic.
MAY 3rd, 2009
- Todays race was rained out just before it was scheduled
to start. Its a shame as there were 184 riders registered
to race in class and another ten in the Open Wheels goruping.
194 riders and 51 motos washed out. No make up date decided
yet.
APRIL 27th, 2009
- As a result or our three Open Houses we have welcomed
15 new riders and enjoyed 35 renewals. A number of applications
were given out and we expect the benefits of those will
be evident on Opening Day this coming Sunday.
APRIL 24th, 2009
- We have a number of 2008 State Plates that were picked
up at the November Banquet. Rob Giese, Wes Reel, Ken
Grenier, Trevor Simmons, Randy Donaghy, Bob Delamare,
James Oslander, Keith Brown, Russ Stover, Jacob Gleacher,
Jacob Shpur, Eric Passack, Sean Graveline and Pete Balotti.
Be sure to ask for them when you come to the track.
APRIL 23rd, 2009
- The First Turn has been paved. We will be running a
free gate practice Friday Night from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Open House number two at the track tonight from 6:00 to
8:00 pm. The Track is "ridable"
APRIL 22nd, 2009
- Asphalt will be put down starting at 7:00 am tomorrow
morning. Night #2 of our Open Houses tomorrow night at
the track. Renew your licenses before May 1st and save
$5 per license. NBL raises membership to $50 on that date.
APRIL 22nd, 2009
- Due to the weather the last two days, it apears the
asphalt may be pushed back a day or two. Very confident
that it will be done by next week.
APRIL 20th, 2009
- Here are some random photos from Egg Harbor Regional
APRIL 20th, 2009
- It appears that the Turn 1 Paving will take place on
Wednesday afternoon (weather permitting).
APRIL 15th, 2009
- A Roller has been rented for this Saturday and will
start around 8:00 a.m. There will be some fine-tuning
required and anyone who can help will be appreciated.
Asphalt plant is now scheduled to be opened on April 20th.
APRIL 5th, 2009
- The entire track was raked today including all the new
clay that was distributed by machine yesterday. Thanks
to Erik Maher, Steve Penn, Colin Penn, Hope and Lane Maher,
Todd and Chris Pfeffer, Bill, Jackie, Chris and William
Guido, "Fuji" and Brandon Galeski, Rob and Owen
Giese, Ed Delisle, Pauly Maher and Bob Mahner for supplying
manpower this weekend. Big thanks to Bob DesMarais for
supplying the machine on Saturday.
APRIL 4th, 2009
- Much work done on a wet track surface today and a lot
of hand raking is now required. Roger will be at the track
from 8:00 am to Noon on Sunday April 5th and welcomes
all rakers that may elect to join him.
MAR 25th, 2009
- The first two Rider Sponsorships have been received.
Congratulations to Hope
Maher - MARK
T. KELLEY CONSTRUCTION and Lane
Maher - HARTFORD
COUNTY TATTOO for securing sponsors that
have funded their entire season at Foothills BMX
Mar 24th, 2009
- Track Work Day is scheduled for Saturday April 4th.
We will have a Small bucket loader there and will be working
on getting the facility ready for racing. On April 11th
we will be there with a vibrating roller to fine-tune
the track surface. We need all bodies that are willing
to work.
MAR 23rd, 2009
- Much Progress on First Turn. No waiting for Asphalt
plant to open.

Mar 19th. 2009
- Excavation on the first turn will begin tomorrow at
8:00 a.m. I will post more as further information is learned.
Feb 19th, 2009
- GOOD NEWS! Our 2009 Title
Sponsor, Bikers Edge of Bristol can soon be referred to
as Bikers Edge of Bristol and Torrington. A second store
will be opening right behind the Donut Station on the
Winsted Road. (Right across from the new Lowes). Owner,
Bob DesMarais, is investing in our back yard and I'd encourage
everyone to give the Bikers Edge a chance to fulfill all
your biking needs in the future. Watch for an early April
opening. Of course the original Bikers Edge, a 15.000
sq foot monster of a bike store located at 384 Farmington
Ave (Rt 6), is open and getting ready for the 2009 biking
season, no mater what the venue is. Check them out by
clicking on the link below.
Feb 5th, 2009
- Today I received a letter from the Torrington Corporate
Counsel Informing me that the Board of Councilman approved
our application to renew our lease agreement for the land
that the track is on for another five years. The New expiration
date is 2014.
Feb 2nd, 2009
- At this weekends annual Competition Congress held in
Nashville Tennessee, Foothills was awarded it's seventh
consecutive award for having the highest average rider
count in the NBL for the 2008 season.
Foothills BMX ........171
T.R.A.C.K. ...............141
GTC (Michigan) .........93
Boulder City (NV.)..... 91
Sarasota (FLA) .........80
Southtown (NY) ..........79
William Davis (GA).....78
Okeeheelee (FLA).....75
Central Jersey ...........74
Akron Ohio ................73
Jan 27th, 2009
- The 2009 Initial Schedule has been released. Check back
for future updates as clinics develop.
Jan 1st, 2008
- 34 different racers from Connecticut participated in
the 24th annual Presidents Cup Race in Lexington Virginia
on December 28th, 2008. Congratulations on finishing in
the top ten states. Making their mains were Allen Currier,
Angela Therriault, Anthony DelVento, Bobby "Bigfoot"
DesMarais, Brianna Clinton, Chris Therriault, Dan Buckner,
Dixie Damelio, Justin Boissannult, Katrina Campbell, Pete
Franolich, Russ Campbell, Therese Campbell, Tom Kuehn,
William Clinton and Zach Ferris. Also great efforts from
Alexander Keuhn, Austin Clinton, Brandon Jasensky, Colby
Lake, Erik Maher, Garrett Yanosky, Hope Maher, Lane Maher,
Jake DesMarais, Jen Cote', John Kolanda, Josh Walsh, Kyle
Kuehn, Matt Theriault, Michele Main, Mike Jasensky, Nick
Cote' and Robbie DesMarais.
Dec 24th, 2008
- We have received a check in the amount of $500
to be applied towards the re-build of turn one from the
Rotary Club of Torrington. This is not the first time
this wonderful organization has stepped forward with generosity
to help out our program. It's heartwarming to know that
there are still some civic minded organizations out there
like our local Rotarians. We thank them for this much
needed and appreciated donation.
Dec 19th, 2008
- It is now obvious that the first turn re-do is not happening
this year. We are hopeful to get it done in early spring.
If not, sometime in May between race days.
Dec 6th, 2008
- 2009 Series Title Sponsor Agreement reached. Wonderful
news for the upcoming season as Bikers
Edge and the Litchfield
County BMX Group Inc., have reached an
agreement that makes Bikers Edge the Title
Sponsor for the upcoming season.
For all of your Christmas
BMX needs, visit them on RT 6 in Bristol
and watch for more exciting Bikers Edge News in the coming
weeks.
Nov 21st, 2008
- Last night was the annual meeting of the Litchfield
County BMX Group, Inc. Highlite of the meeting was the
election of Officers for the 2009 year. Elected were Roger
Plaskett - President / Track Director; Frank Buonocore
- Vice President; Michelle Pannullo - Clerk of Course;
Pat Borla - Treasurer and Mindy Delisle - Secretary.
Volunteer/appointed positions are Tiffany Miville - Head
Scorer; Ardie Kalivis - Referee; Tom Pannullo - District
Commissioner; Ed Delisle - Head EMT.
Nov 12th, 2008 -
Just for grins-n-giggles, I've posted moto #22 from our
very first day on May 21st, 1995. We've come a long way
to say the least.
Nov 10th, 2008
- The Promo Video, shown at the Nutmeg Awards Banquet
and compiled by Chris Calarco, is now on you tube.
Nov 9th, 2008 - At todays State Awards
Banquet, I have picked up the following State Number plates:
Trevor Simmons #5, Alex Hubbard #1, Wes Reel #5, Eric
Passeck #4, Sean Graveline #2, Russ Stover #17, Chaz Wilson
#16, Jake Gleacher #11, Jake Shpur #10, Bob Delamare #6,
Rob Giese #7, Matt Bovat #7, Keith Brown #2, James Oslander
# 5, Mike Buonocore #5, Pete Balotti #2 and Pete Lorenzo
#3. If you want them before next season please contact
me through this web site or at 485-9636
Oct, 2nd, 2008 - The
NUTMEG BMX elections will be coming
up at the November elections. If anyone wishes to run
for any position, the process would be to contact our
District Commissioner, Tom Pannullo. Tom is a member of
the State nominating committee and can include your name
in their report at the October meeting later this month.
Tom can be reached at 860-274-8616.
Sept 25th, 2008 - Anyone who has received
an invitation to the Oct 5th outing and has not responded
yet, please call Pat at 485-0329 ASAP
Sept 22nd, 2008 - Random pictures are
posted from the Supercross National at Camp Woodward
Sept 14th, 2008 - I finally found time
to edit and post the pictures from the August 31st race.
Thanks to Tim McAuley for taking them in my absence.
Sept 10th, 2008 - The Ultimate Warrior
Championship Video is now posted .
Sept 9th, 2008 - The State Championship
Race Report posted.
Sept 8th, 2008 - Some of the picture
from the State Race are posted
Sept 6th, 2008 - The State Championship
Race is still on for tomorrow. We had our gate practice
today and certain parts of the track were covered. The
track drains well and rain looks like it will stop around
11:00 pm tonight. If the wind comes up, it will help the
drying. Some of us will be there very early tomorrow and
we anticipate the track will be ridable by the schedule
practice start of 11:00 am. Call the track phone (860)
626-1269 in the morning for updates starting at 7:30 am
Sept 6th, 2008 - Foothills Final Points
are posted 
Sept 6th, 2008 - Todays weather report
is very "iffy" regarding our window of oportunity
for gate practice (12:00 - 2:00). We will make a decision
by 9:00 and put it on the tracks answering machine. (626-1269).
Sept 5th, 2008 - Weather report indicates
that the Saturday gate practice may not occur. Check back
here Saturday morning.
Sept 2nd, 2008 - Sundays race report
is posted.
Sept 2nd, 2008 - Some Pics from the
grands are posted.
August 28th, 2008 - The NBL Grands will
be broadcast live from Louisville at www.go211.com
August 25th, 2008 - The race report
of yesterdays action is posted.
August 24th, 2008 - Todays pictures
are posted.
August 21st, 2008 - The Warrior main
event video is posted.
August 20th, 2008 - The track points
have been updated.
August 19th, 2008 - The Ultimate Warrior
Points have been updated. There are now only 11 riders
qualified to race the Championship Race on September 7th.
Allen Currier, Max Egdorf, Pete Lorenzo, Bill Ripley,
Matt Markie, Ty Johnson, Mike Campbell, Alex Rivera, Pete
Ballotti, Josh Sanford and Justin Hellwinkle.
August 18th, 2008 - Sundays race reprot
is now posted.
August 17th, 2008 - 125 Pictures of
todays race are posted.
August 12th, 2008 - Latest Points through
Sundays race
August 11th, 2008 - Race report for
yesterdays action is posted.
August 10th, 2008 - Todays photos are
posted
August 6th, 2008 - Track Points updated
through the 8-3-08 race.
August 4th, 2008 - This week's race
report now posted.
August 3rd, 2008 - Todays pictures are
posted
July 29th, 2008 - Track Points have
been updated thru 7-20-08
July 28th, 2008 - This weeks race report
is now posted.
Nice clinic tonight with over 35 riders in attendance.
July 27th, 2008 - This weeks photos
(96) have been posted
July 22nd, 2008 - Go to this page for
the Double Pointer entry form and also the Nutmeg BMX
State Championship Form. Please remember that the Championship
race is PRE-REGISTRATION
ONLY. you cannot enter on the day of the
race. The Double pointer will cost an extra $5 per entry
if you do not pre-register and enter on the day of the
race. (Nutmeg BMX Rules)
July 21st, 2008 - This weeks race report
now posted
July 21st, 2008 - Track points have
been posted through the July 13th race. Remember, you
must race a minimum of 10 race days to receive year end
awards.
July 20th, 2008 - Todays pictures have
been posted
July 15th, 2008 - The Videos from all
the Ultimate Warrior Main Events can be viewed here. Thanks
to John Miville for this weeks contribution
July 14th, 2008 - The Race Report for
Sunday is posted
July 14th, 2008 - The Ultimate Warrior
Points Board has been updated
July 13th, 2008 - Todays picture have
been posted
July 7th, 2008 - Track Points are now
posted through the 6-29-08 race. Thanks to Linda Buckner
for helping with this.
July 7th, 2008 - Race report is posted
July 6th, 2008 - 100 pictures from today
are posted at 9:20
(Already 1300 page views by the time they are up)
June 30th, 2008 - Frank Buonocore and
myself met with the Mayor, two people from soccer, a trafic
control officer and the director of the department of
public works regarding the ingress and egress to the soccer
fields on race day. It seems that soccer has complained
(I dont blame them as I would also) about getting through
and also expressed a concern for the safety of kids in
the road. Parking was the biggest thing and, pictures
showing the lines we put down yesterday really helped.
Going forward it is very important that no vehicles (or
any part of them) are inside the white lines alongside
the road. The road MUST be kept accessible
including unoccupied bikes, people standing around, pop-ups
and trailers. This was a good meeting and some forward
plans were spawned but it will be a year or more before
significant improvement is enjoyed.
June 29th, 2008 - The race report is
now posted for yesterdays race.
June 28th, 2008- Tomorrow (Race Day)
you will notice white lines on each side of the road by
the track. Please park on the far side of each white line
leaving the road completely accessable to traffic. I have
been invited to the Mayors office on Monday for a meeting
with his honor, members of the city council, a soccer
representative and a traffic control officer. This could
be good or bad, just not sure at this point but traffic
obviously is considered a problem.
June 24th, 2008 - The Biker Edge Ultimate
Warrior Challenge Series Main Event video from Sunday
is posted if you .........
June 24th, 2008 - The write up from
Sundays race is now posted.
June 23rd, 2008 - The Clinic that was
rained out last week is still scheduled for tonight as
of this morning. There will be a message on the track
phone at 5:00 for an update. 860-626-1BMX
June 22nd, 2008 - 100 Pictures from
today's races have been posted. 746 page views while I
was posting. Wow!
June 18th, 2008 - We are in need of
someone to Chair our Awards Outing Committee. You WILL
NOT be thrown to the wolves. You will work with
former committee chairs and get help from the entire staff
as required. The Elks Pond has again been reserved for
Outober 7th. Please come forward and be part of this worthwhile
and rewarding organization. Email us at this link if you
are interested.
June 16th, 2008 - The clinic scheduled
for tonight was cancelled and rescheduled for next Monday
night.
June 15th, 2008 - 100 photos from todays
action are posted.
June 11th, 2008 - The Ultimate Warrior
Points page has been updated to include the moto points
from Sunday. The main will be run on July 13th.
June 10th, 2008 - Cory Buck's vidoe
of the Warrior stop # 2 is posted here. Another awesome
job!
June 9th, 2008 - Sundays race report
is now posted.
June 9th, 2008 - The Warrior Main event
from yesterday was postponed and will be run as the first
race on July 13th.
June 8th, 2008 - Some photos from todays
action posted
June 4th, 2008 - Jill Kintner on United
States Olympic team.
for details and story
June 2nd, 2008 - What a turnout tonight
for the clinic with 59 riders in attendance. Big kudos
to Pat Maher and his staff of instructors for the great
job they did.
The race report for this week is now posted.
June 1st, 2008 - Todays pictures have
been posted
May 28th, 2008 - It has just come to
our attention that on the back cover of our Foothills
Information Booklet, it states that this Sunday is double
points at the track. This is a typo and NOT
the case. This Sundays race (June 1st) is a single point
regular race. We apologize for the mistake.
For Schedule Details
May 27th 2008 - Race report posted from
Sunday
May 26th 2008 - 100 Pictures from yesterdays
race are posted
May 25th 2008 - Sorry but the pictures
wont be posted tonight as I have company for the evening.
I shot 295 photos today and the quality is finally up
to my expectations so expect some awesome shots tomorrow
during the morning hours.
On the injury side, Max Garcia did suffer a broken collarbone.
Austin Vailancourt has some bruised ribs but nothing is
broken.
We are planning to "soften" some of the lips
before next week in hopes that this unusual sting of injuries
can come to a stop.
May 22nd, 2008 - For anyone who reads
here and has not heard the news. Falcon's Double Pointer,
scheduled for this Saturday, has been postponed by Nutmeg
BMX. Falcon will be openning their 2008 season with a
double header instead. They will run a regular race then
a make-up race 30 minutes later. The second race will
be a two-moto system. You can register for just one race
if you like. As always, visit http://www.nutmegbmx.org
for details on all the tracks in the state.
May 20th, 2008 - Round one of the Biker's
Edge Ultimate Warrior Pro-Am Challenge Series Video by
Cory Buck.
May 19th, 2008 - Race report has ben
posted for week #3
May 18th, 2008 - The phots of todays
action have been posted.
May 15th, 2008 - As of May 13th the
Domain Name for the Web Site had expired. The ownership
of the name belongs to Ed (Smackdaddy) Hayes and he has
renewed it so we are back on line. Sorry for the inconvience
and thanks Smackdaddy!
May 12, 2008 - Race Report has been
posted for week #2
May 11, 2008 - 96 Photos of todays action
have been posted
May 6th, 2008 - Race Report has been
posted for Week #1
May 5th, 2008 - 100 pictures from Sundays
race now posted in "Weekly Photos" Section.
May 4th, 2008 - Todays racing was a
great success. Unfortunately my PC crashed and I am using
alternate means to edit this web site. I hope to have
pictures posted by tomorrow night
April 28th, 2008 - There
will be a final Work-Night on Thursday Evening from 6:00
p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the track to fine tune the facility
for Opening Day. All help is welcomed.
APRIL 22nd, 2008 - The
second OPEN HOUSE night wll be Thursday
and the last one on Friday. Friday will feature free gate
practice from 6:00 to 7:45
April 21st, 2008 - Let
the games begin. We just set a record as 16,390 Open House
Flyers and posters went out to 53 different schools in
the area. Congratulations to Committee Chairperson Pat
Borla and her fine staff of committee members. You have
really set the bar high this year. We are very proud of
you folks.
April 20th, 2008 - Track
was rolled today with a very heavy duty vibrating roller
and is now race ready. The sound system was tested and
the new gate sytem as well. Three consecutive Open House
nights this week starting with Wednesday night. All three
will run from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Find out how easy it
is to race your bike this year.
April 17th, 2008 - Next
work day is this Sunday. We have a large Roller coming
and need rakers and people for the final fine tuning of
the track. We will be there from 7:00 a.m. until late
morning probably. Please help if you can.
April 6th, 2008 - Nearly
30 people were working at the track today, coupled with
two machines equates to a ride-able track. As the days
get warmer and hopefully a little more sunshine, it will
continue to harden up. A big thanks to the oversized crew
helping out today.
April 4th, 2007 - The work
day scheduled for tomorrow (Saturday) is now scheduled
for Sunday due to wet conditions. If the rain stops on
Saturday there may be people there raking the infield
or working in the building.
March 24th, 2008 - CHANGE IN PLANS
for the work day. Because of the Northeast Regional at
Egg Harbor Township New Jersey on the 12th and 13th, The
date for the Work Day has been changed to Saturday April
5th starting at 7:00. Please come out and help. We will
be there most of the day.
March 24th, 2008 - There
is a Track Work Day planned for Saturday April 12th. The
intent is to get the track into race ready condition with
a small bucket loader and a small roller being there.
The more people who are there the quicker it will get
done. Before that, if anyone would like to get there and
rake the millions of leaves out of the infield, please
feel free to do so.
March 13th, 2008 - We are
proud to announce that the Bikers Edge has signed on to
sponsor the popular Ultimate Warrior Pro-Am Challenge
Series. Details are included here.
March 8th, 2008 - The
Kitchen has agreed to be the Foothills Food
Vendor for the 2008 season. You can visit "The
Kitchen" daily in the center of Burlington
for Breakfast, Lunch and even Dinner plus all of your
deli needs. Look for some fresh food with some fresh ideas
at the track this summer.
March 7th, 2008 - Cool
link to a video that NBC sports put together
February 25th, 2008 - We
are in the process of looking for a food vendor to be
at the track on a weekly basis. If you know of anyone,
or have suggestions, please have them contact Roger at
(860) 485-9636
February 15th, 2008 - Not
really related to Foothills BMX but then again it is.
This is a video done by Access Hollywood about Tara Llanes.
Tara is a BMXer and more recently, a Mountain Bike Racer.
The day before the Grands, she was racing Jill Kitner
in Colorado and suffered a horrendous crash and is paralyzed.
(Jill Has been to Foothills a number of times). Tara will
never give up. If you watch this video and are not moved,
you are not human. Tara (whom I've met many times in her
BMX days) is now 31 years old. The Video aired on December
26. Her drive and determination should make all of our
own petty troubles seem small. I hope your inspired from
it.
February 11th, 2008 - This
past weekend the NBL held its annual Competition Congress
in Dublin Ohio. Foothlls recieved its 6th
consecutive award for having the highest average rider
count per race, in the NBL. Thanks to all the racers,
and their families, for coming out and supporting the
program that we have in Torrington.
February 6th, 2008 - Yesterday,
The Litchfield County BMX Group Inc. and Tommy's Bicycle
and Fitness, signed a contract that solidifies the popular
Torrington based buisness as our "Title Sponsor"
for the 2008 season. Tommy's is under new ownership and
new management this year and we are excited about this
"partnership" and look forward even more of
a "Tommy's presence" at the track all season
long. Many thanks to this civic minded business for their
continued support.
February 4th, 2008 - The
2008 Rider Sponsorship Forms are now available. See the
PDF link in the lower LH corner of the page.
January 30th, 2008 - The
2008 Schedule is now released. Check it often for additional
events throughout the year.
January 19, 2008 - As the
2008 Schedule begins to be developed, we are happy to
anounce that one of the top National Teams in the country
will be conducting a clinic after the July 6th race. Riders
from INTENSE / BIZZARRO / JRA will conduct
a two hour clinic. Details will follow soon. This is not
one to be missed!
January 11, 2008 - All
the Main Events from the NBL Christmas Classic and the
UCI Pro Spectacular races have been posted at the GO211.com
web site.
January 4th, 2008 - We
are in receipt of a check from the Rotary Club of Torrington
that covers the cost of our new gate control electronics
box with the new "random start candence" and
the new starting light stand. We are so fortunate to have
this type of backing from community minded organizations
such as the Rotary Club of Torrington. We thank them on
behalf of all of the riders who will enjoy this state
of the art equipment.
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