THE TRACK AND SANCTION
Located in the picturesque hills of northwest Connecticut, the Foothills BMX facility is nestled in a cozy setting which incorporates great areas for viewing. The track is 1165 feet long and incorporates 5 asphalt turns.
We operate under the sanction of USABMX after 16 years under the NBL banner.
The Litchfield County BMX Group Incorporated is focused on making your visit to Foothills BMX an enjoyable experience.
The track can be used at your leisure on days other than race days.
Directions
From the North:
Rt. 8 South to exit 45. Turn right at end of the ramp. Turn right at traffic light (Kennedy Drive). About ½ mile up the hill, turn left onto Alvord Park Road.
From the South:
Rt. 8 north to exit 45. Turn right at end of the ramp. About ¼ mile up the hill, turn left onto Alvord Park.
NEWS
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Welcome to the 2026 season Foothills BMX!
you will find lots of changes this year! Most importantly our new starting time! We are now starting promptly at 11:00 AM.
we open for Practice @ 9:00
on site Registration @ 9:00
online Registration closes @9:00
Balance Bike practice @10:15
Racing @11:00 promptly!
We appreciate your efforts to keep to this schedule!
2020 USA BMX HALL OF FAME
Roger Plaskett Memorial
Donated by Full Circle Bike Shop
Track Champions
REMI MARKIE
cHRIS "sPARKY" pEDERSEN
OUR VOLUNTEER
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Our “Foundation of Teamwork” has proven to be the building blocks to our success. Our success goes far beyond our
board of directors. All of our volunteers at Foothills BMX makes every Sunday Funday a memorable one.
Thank your Volunteers!
LORI PEDERSEN
PRESIDENT
Lori was elected to her current position in November 2025 after dedicating six years to the concession window. Since 2017, when Sparky her son, started racing, she was actively contributed by handing out awards and fulfilling various roles around the track, ensuring everything ran smoothly. You can also find Pete her husband in the gate house running the gate every Sunday.
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BRIAN KESL
TRACK OPERATOR
Brian started as our Track Vice President in 2019 and 2023 marked his first official season as our track operator! Brian is a key player in the success of Foothills. You will find him and his son Brody working hard on the track before race days to make sure it is smooth and ready to race every Sunday.
Not only is he our track operator, but you will also see him personally riding and racing on the track.
He will undoubtedly have the best seat in the house when he watches his son Brody race. We are excited to have Brian on board for another year as Track Operator!
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Matt Markie
Vice President
We are absolutely thrilled to have Matt back for his third year as Vice President! His love for Foothills BMX is contagious, and you can always find him hard at work on the track every Sunday , supporting Brian. The excitement doesn't stop there—his amazing wife Nikki and their little racers, Remi and Benny add even more fun to our community! With Remi zooming around on two wheels and Benny getting started on the track, this incredible family truly embodies the spirit of Foothills as a family-friendly track!
Al Torrizo
Track Photographer
Like most of us Al came to the track with his children a few years ago, Al returned with them on a Sunday Funday to watch the races. They were immediately hooked and signed up for USABMX. You'll likely see his family racing together at tracks throughout Connecticut and the local area. Al looks forward to working together with our team to make Foothills a destination for regional racers!
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SCOTT GONYER
RACE ANNOUNCER
On the microphone in 2025 from Plaskett Tower! Scott has been around BMX for a couple of YEARS! He took on the task in 2020 of filling some pretty big shoes in the tower on the hill, he has done a phenomenal job and we are grateful to have him. We also think his predecessor would be proud. Scott likes to stay busy so if announcing wasn't enough he has a new race team Axle Nuts Racing.
Crystal Marks
Stager Scorer
Karen McPhail
Track Clerk
Karen joined the Foothills BMX family as a volunteer and was elected Track Clerk after dedicating her time and support to the track. In 2023, she brought her son, Wyatt, to try BMX racing, and he has been hooked ever since. BMX has become a true family affair, with Karen helping behind the scenes, her husband, Jason, serving as a corner marshal, and daughter Eliza lending a helping hand. Together, they are proud to support the riders and families that make Foothills BMX such a special community.
Desiree Ransom
TREASURER
The volunteer list could go on for miles at Foothills and these individuals make up the backbone of our track community, without their generosity to make every Sunday Funday, this would not be possible! Remember to thank a volunteer for all of their hard work and dedication!
THE LITCHFIELD COUNTY BMX GROUP, INC.
Member of the Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce
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