Race Registration & Info

SCHEDULE

FOOTHILLS BMX
WEEKLY RACING SERIES

Racing since 1995

Weekly Racing Series Schedule 2023

Racing: Sundays at 12:00 pm (Except as noted)

Registration: 10:00 am to 11:30 am (Phone (860) 626-1BMX)

Practice: 10:00 am (Approx) to 11:40 am

Race Day Registration Link

(Just click Presign on the Day you want to register for!)

Entry Fee and Award Information:
For all "Regular Races" ONLINE Registration entry fees are $10.00 (Race Day Award or USABMX Saver Stamps). SAME DAY ONSITE REGISTRATION FEES ARE $12.00 PER BIKE.
Race Day Awards are awarded through 3rd place.

For Balance Bikes there is $5.00 fee. (Small Trophy)
Balance Bike Riders may upgrade to earn standard Race Day Award for additional $5.00.

For the Bob Warnicke Scholarship Race the fee is a flat $25.00 and the award is a certificate.

For a USABMX Race For Life $25.00 Double points and the award is a certificate.

Dan Plaskett Memorial Race the fee is $12.00 single points and the award is a certificate.

For the State Qualifier Race the fee is $30.00 double - $35.00 triple. Trophy's awarded through 3rd place.

If you just want to practice on race day but not race, there is a $5.00 non-refundable fee

Race make-up announcements will appear in the "Latest News" section as req'd or call the track and listen for message.

NEED TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP BEFORE RACE DAY?

PRESIGN FOR RACE

USA BMX Membership Renewal

Practice and Clinic Information

GATE PRACTICE RUNS EVERY THURSDAY DURING THE SUMMER WEATHER PERMITTING. COACHING AND CLINIC INFORMATION WILL BE POSTED ON THE FACEBOOK PAGE AND LATEST NEWS SECTION OF THE WEBSITE. IF YOUR INTERESTED IN PRIVATE COACHING PLEASE SEND US A MESSAGE.

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NEW RIDER INFORMATION

Here you'll find the most Frequently Asked Questions About BMX Racing In Torrington.

New Rider Manual

HOW DO I GO ABOUT GETTING INVOLVED WITH RACING?

How do I go about getting involved with racing?
The track is open to the general public whenever there is not a scheduled event. Get to the track and try it out. Be advised that you always ride the track at your own risk. There are only a few things that we ask:

- Never ride the track without a helmet on.
- Always go in one direction only.
- Do not use foul language.
- We recommend that long pants and a shirt with sleeves be worn.

To race on race days you must join the USABMX. This is easily done and takes about 20 minutes. There are forms to fill out the day you first register with USABMX. Bring a copy of your birth certificate. A legal guardian must sign your USABMX registration. Both the birth certificate and the registration forms will be forwarded to the USABMX office with your registration fee. (See cost information below). You may race the same day that you fill out the paperwork.

WHAT IS USABMX?

What Is USABMX?
USABMX is the sanctioning body for the entire program. We abide by their rules and regulations. All riders participating in our program, must be members of the USABMX. A membership allows you to race at any USABMX sanctioned track in the USA and Canada (over 350 and growing). It also provides you with secondary medical insurance, qualified officiating, national and state point standings, a subscription to a monthly magazine, a list of tracks and schedules along with a membership card.

WHAT DOES IT COST TO RACE?

USA BMX Membership Pricing as of January 1st 2023
Balance Bike Membership $40
Balance Bike Upgrade to Full Member $40

First Family Member $80
Second Family Member $75
Third Family Member $70

60 Day Membership ($40) - For the new rider to the sport (must be acquired at the track).

Valid at any sanctioned track.
For practice and single-points races only.
No points will be awarded.
Ability to "upgrade" this to a Full Membership with additional payment of $45 USD

FREE 1-Day Membership - For the new novice rider to have a chance to experience the sport (must be acquired at the track).

There is a race day entry fee payable at time of registration for that particular race.

It's $10.00 per bike class.

For special races there are special entry fees. See our schedule for details.

You can purchase your license online through USA BMX FOLLOW the link. You can still sign up for your license on race day at the registration window. Please consider FOOTHILLS BMX as your HOMETRACK.

GET MY LICENSE

WHAT IS A RACE AND HOW ARE THEY RUN?

REGISTRATION: NEW RIDERS If you already have a USABMX license, please login to the Foothills BMX USA BMX website to register. In person registration can be done at the registration window with a valid USA BMX license.

You must register for the days race before 11:30 a.m. Any later than 11:30am and we cannot guarantee your entry for the 12:00 p.m. race. You may call in your registration (860-626-1BMX) starting at 10:00 a.m. on race days. (Do not leave entry information on the answering machine).

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

MANDATORY

BICYCLE

Bicycle - 20" or Cruiser (24" or 26") 12", 16" & 18" bicycles are acceptable for competition in Novice Classes.
Multi-speed MTB style bicycles are acceptable for competition.
All bicycles must have an operating braking system-hand breaks.
Handlebars not to exceed 30" inches including grips.
Handlebars must have grips with closed ends (recommend locking grips).
Frames and handlebars must be in good structural condition with no broken welds or jagged exposures.
Kick-stands, free style pegs, reflector brackets, fenders and chain guards must be removed.
All wheels, seats and bars must be securely tightened.
Axles must not protrude beyond nuts more then 1/4 inch.
Number plates with legible numbers

APPAREL

All riders must wear helmets with a permanent strap attached: snaps are not allowed. Helmets must have sufficient padding and be of good quality. USABMX highly recommends a full face helmet or a helmet that covers the ears.
All riders must wear enclosed shoes, which are sufficient to protect riders feet.
It is recommended that riders wear long pants. Loose fitting short pants made of tear resistant material are permitted and used in combination with a one-piece knee and shin guard with a rigid surface. There must be no exposed skin above the knee or below the shin guard extending to above the ankle. The short pants fabric must have a minimum of 3 inches of doubled up excess material, without stretching the fabric. This shall be measured by pinching the fabric between the index finger and thumb. All combinations of shorts with knee and shin guard are subject to the approval of USABMX or the Track Operator.
It is recommended that riders wear long sleeve shirts. Short sleeved shirts and sufficient elbow protection is allowable subject to the approval of USABMX ore the Track Operator.

A helmet is your MOST IMPORTANT piece of equipment

BMX Closed Faced Helmet
(The best for racing)

These helmets, and ones of similar design, do not meet the minimum BMX racing requirements. Do not bring these to the track on race day. They are allowed on non-race day practices but are not recommended.

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

Gloves
Socks
Knee pads and elbow pads
Pads on cross bars, frame bar and goose neck