Foothills BMX

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The NEW NBL Membership plan applies to all unexpired licenses as well as new memberships. All riders who race in the 2011 season must have upgraded their license to one of the three membership levels prior to racing anywhere.

Renewing Members will be given $5 credit for each month remaining on their existing license.
New members get a JOIN THE NATION t-shirt.

Riders are encouraged to upgrade their existing licenses prior to a race day to expedite the entry process.

Contact Michelle Pannullo at 860-618-0903 or at mpannullo@aol.com for further upgrade information

FOR NBL INFO

March 3rd, 2011 - The 2011 Foothills BMX Schedule has been released. For info on this exciting line-up of races click the button.

February 21st, 2011 - The NBL's Competition Congress is over for 2011 and the Conference hall was full of track delegates and representatives from all around the country as they gathered in Columbus Ohio this past weekend. One of the bright spots was the awards presentation for the highest average rider count per race. For the ninth consecutive year, Foothills led the way with an impressive 176 riders (not counting the Triple Pointer). Thank you everyone who raced at Foothills this year. Also impressive is the fact that Connecticut's four tracks all placed in the top 7 in the NBL!

Foothills BMC CT. - 176
T.R.A.C.K. CT. - 153
GTC BMX MI. - 116
Supercross CT. - 114
Tri-City BMX NY. 114
Akron BMX OH. - 98
Falcon BMX CT. - 94
Shorham BMX NY. - 83
GR BMX MI. - 80
William Davis BMX - GA. - 68

THE NBL CHANGES IT'S ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP PRICING STRUCTURE

In an effort to bring more value to an NBL Membership, the NEW NBL has implemented a new pricing structure that works toward making BMX racing affordable to the largest population of riders possible.

LOCAL MEMBERSHIP PLAN
All you can race at all local tracks in the country including the four Connecticut tracks.

CHALLENGER MEMBERSHIP PLAN
All the benefits of the local Membership Plan plus all you can race in the Challenger Series (Formerly called the Regional Series)

CHAMPION MEMBERSHIP PLAN
A;; the benefits of the Local and Challenger Plans plus all you can race in the Championship series (Formerly called the National Series).

for details, Contact Michele Pannullo for additional information at 203-558-3527 or mpannullo2@aol.com

December 12th, 2010 - The NBL is changing the requirements to move from Rookie to Novice (Now called Challenger) and from Challenger to Expert. This change will be effective on January 1st, 2011.

Since the idea of a Rookie in any other sport is that of a first-season player, a Rookie will be moved up to Challenger after a minimum of 40 Gate drops AND a minimum of one (1) year racing.

If a rider has more than 40 Gate drops at any point in the year, then he cannot move up until the end of the full first year. If, however, a rider has less than 40 Gate drops at the end of the first year, then he cannot move up until he achieves the 40 drops.

To move from Challenger to Expert, a rider must meet the following three conditions:

Here is the link to the riders in the NBL who, if their name appears on this alphabetical list, will be moved up to the next proficency level on January 1st.

For the listing

December 6th, 2010 - Thanks so much to everyone who helped out at our Benefit fundraiser yesterday. The cold air did not prevent the heart warming experience of helping out a family in need. From the participants to the volunteers and people who donated items and cash, you are all wonderful people..

November 29th, 2010 - On Sunday, December 5th, we will be hosting a "Benefit Open House Day" for a family whose house recently burned to the ground along with all of their belongings. We are asking for $10 donation and will make the track ridable for everyone and run some practice motos if possible. There will also be a silent auction all in hopes of rasing some money for a needy family. Registration is from 10:00 to 11:30 am with festivities starting at noon. Full NBL required gear us required.

October 22nd, 2010 - Gate Practice is over for the year and the track will not be maintained any longer. Thanks for all the support and keep checking back here for the latest track news.

October 11th, 2010 - There will be a Gate Practice this Saturday (Oct 16) at the track. $5.00 for all the gates you can get between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm.

October 5th, 2010 - A pair of eye glasses were left at the awards outing. They can be claimed by emailing us at this web site.

October 4th, 2010 - Yesterdays Awards Outing was a lot of fun. The following people have trophys that arrangements can be made for pickup by emailing us at www.foothillsbmx@aol.com.
Kyle Strong; Jon Todd; Butch Feitel; Mark Tully; Chris Stewart; Len Ferris; Landon Richard; Wes Keating; Matt Bovat; Brandon and Lisette Ortiz; Lucas and Dustin Petosa;

October 1st, 2010 - Gate practice is on hold until further notice. The track remains open but will probably not be maintained. Watch out for ruts. Check back here periodically for latest news and updates.

September 28th, 2010 - Pictures taken at the National BMX Hall Of Fame in Chula Vista California now posted.

September 28th, 2010 - Some pictures of the Olympic Training track in Chula Vista California as posted.

September 23rd, 2010 - Gate practice on Saturday from 10:00 to 12:00 pm. $5.00 all you can get.

September 8th, 2009 - Forgot to register for the State Championship race this Sunday in Trumbull? You have until Friday. Call Linda Buckner at 860-910-4254 or email her at bmxvolmom@sbcglobal.net

September 8th, 2010 - Gate practice on Saturday Sept 11th from 10:00 to 12:00. $5 for al you can get.

August 30th, 2010 - Race report for the races yesterday now posted.

for race #1 and

for race #2

August 23rd, 2010 - Due to weather conditions and track conditions, tonights scheduled gate practice is postponed until next Monday night.

August 22nd, 2010 - Due to the gloomy weather report, todays race is cancelled and will be made up next Sunday as part of a double-header.

August 15th, 2010 - 1 hour later start today due to the National event in Bethel. Registration at Foothills is from 11:00 to 1:30 with gate drop scheduled for 2:30.

August 3rd, 2010 - Track Points have been updated through the Aug 1st races.

July 18th, 2010 - Todays pictures are posted and as of 11:00 pm there have been 1500 hits!

July 11th, 2010 - Todays pictures are now posted.

Gate Practice tomorrow night. Full NBL gear and $5.00 is required.

July 3rd, 2010 - Points updated through 6-27-10 races. Remember, no racing this week. Next race is July 11th with a 2:30 start.

July 1st, 2010 - Points updated through 6-20-10. Remember, no racing this week. Next race is July 11th with a 2:30 start.

June 29th, 2010 - Sunday Race report is now posted for race #1

Sunday Race report is now posted for race #2

JUNE 22nd, 2010 - Track Points have been posted through the Double Pointer on June 13th.

June 21st, 2010 - Sunday morning the schedule was slightly revised again with next week's warnicke race now a double header.

June 19th, 2010 - The race schedule has been revised. Please check it out and note that the Warnicke Race is now scheduled for June 27th, and two races each on August 1st and August 22nd.

June 13th - 2010 - Here is a link to some of today's pictures.

On Sunday the web site had 1804 hits....wow!

June 13, 2010 - Today's DOUBLE POINTS RACE is on! The weather report is for a 40% chance of an isolated shower. We feel we could wait it out if need be. Practice at 11:00 a.m. and racing at 1:30 p.m. Hopefully we see you later. (Posted at 6:40 a.m.)

June 7th, 2010 - Due to the rain out last week, The Bob Warnicke race scheduled for this Sunday will be re-scheduled and the make up Double Points race is the only race we will run this Sunday. Remember that Nutmeg BMX has voted to have main events in every class for all multiple point races this year.

June 6th, 2010 - For the nay-sayers out there, the line of thunderstorms hit the Torrington area pretty hard at 2:35. We would probably have gotten one round of motos in before it poured. Its very rare for us to call off a race based on a weather report but this time it proved to be the right decision. There were reports that it was not on the web site. Rest assured that the cancellation notice was posted on the web site at 9:11 am and it was put on the track's answering machine at that same time. As it the case with any web site, you should always right-click on the page and hit refresh to ensure you are viewing the latest version of the page. Free clinic tomorrow night at the track starting at 6:00 pm.

June 6th, 2010 - Todays Double Points Race is cancelled. The potential for very inclement weather this afternoon threatens to influence this special race. It will be held next Sunday. Any entry forms already received will be applied to next Sundays Double Points Race. If you have not yet registered, you may still pre-register and save yourself $5 by using the form at the link below this message. The Bob Warnicke race will be rescheduled and the date announced soon.

For Entry Form

May 26th, 2010 - For those wishing to march with us in the Torrington memorial Day Parade, we will be meeting behind the Torrington Armory betwen 8:00 am and 8:30 am.

May 24th, 2010 - At the bottom of yesterdays photo index are 7 photos that were just added showing Curtis Jackson's crash.
Thanks to James and Linda Hayes for submitting them.

May 21st, 2010 - At last Nights monthly meeting it was voted on to try Gate Practice night every other Monday evening. It would run from 6:00 pm to appromimately 7:30 pm and cost $5 for as many gates as you can get. Full NBL gear is required including Full Face Helmets long sleeved shirt and long legged pants. First Gate Practice is Monday May 24th.

May 16th, 2010 - This weeks pictures now posted

Dont forget clinic tomorrow night

May 4th, 2010 - Both the Pictures and race report has been posted for week #1.

May 3rd, 2010 - Great day and nice crowd yesterday for opening day. Oficially it was 195 riders split into 51 motos. Pictures have been posted. Free clinic tonight starting at 6:00 pm. Sign up at the Regstration Building when you get there.

April 22nd, 2010 - Last night was the first of our three Open House nights and was well attended. It will continue tonight from 6:00 to 8:00 and also tommorow evening at the same time. On tomorrows night we will be running some Gate Practice so make sure complete NBL gear is worn.

April 13th, 2010 - The track is very ridable. There is nightly raking going on to fine-tune certain areas. No schedule work days as of now.

April 9th, 2010 - The next scheduled work day at the track is this Sunday. Hopefully, with the Bobcat and the roller we can get the entire track ridable. Please come and help out from 8:00 am till whenever.

April 4th, 2010 - The next scheduled work nights at the track are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. We need as much help as possible.

March 29th, 2010 - There is a work party scheduled this Saturday (April 3rd) to begin getting the track surface ready for the upcoming season. We will be there between 8:00 am and 8:30 am and work throughout the morning. We will have a machine there but still need rakers and shovelers. Please bring your own tools if you have them.

March 26th, 2010 - There is a work party scheduled for 9:00 am this Saturday (brrrrrrrrrrr) at the track. In a couple of weeks a machine will be available to us so the work witll be more focused on cleaning out drains, leaves etc., hanging signs. with liilte track surface work until machine is available.

March 23rd, 2010 - The track has not yet been worked on. Work parties will be posted here as they get scheduled.

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

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.

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 - Working on the race report but running late. Maybe done later tonight. In the meantime, check out this interview.

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 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 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 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.

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 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 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 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 8th, 2009 - Pictures from the second race are posted

Race report from Race #1 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

MAY 30th, 2009 - DOUBLE POINTS coming up on June 14th. Pre-register by mail and save $5.00. Click Button below:

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 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 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 - 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 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 - 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.

August 28th, 2008 - The NBL Grands will be broadcast live from Louisville at www.go211.com

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.

July 28th, 2008 - This weeks race report is now posted.

Nice clinic tonight with over 35 riders in attendance.

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 - 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 15th, 2008 - The Videos from all the Ultimate Warrior Main Events can be viewed here. Thanks to John Miville for this weeks contribution

July 7th, 2008 - Track Points are now posted through the 6-29-08 race. Thanks to Linda Buckner for helping with this.

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 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 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 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 - The Warrior Main event from yesterday was postponed and will be run as the first race on July 13th.

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.

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 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 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 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.

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.