How Cold Is Too Cold To Race?

The temptures were somewhere south of freezing but that did not stop motocrossers from all over showing up to race in Rapid City, SD. Those of us fortunate enough to lived in CA can't really comprehend riding in these conditions even if the track is indoors.

 

  HOLLAND: Motocross racers head inside to play 

Rapid City Journal      November 16, 2014 8:00 pm

Playing outside in the summer is the best, but when the weather turns cold and snowy it’s time to pick up your toys and go inside.

When the winter blast rolled through the region earlier this month, I’d wager motocross racers were only too happy to have the luxury of being able to play year-round, thanks to the 4GMX Indoor Series.

The Nov. 8 series opener at the James Kjerstad Indoor Events Center at the Central States Fairgrounds drew 306 total entries, according to results posted on the 4gmx.com website.

Riders came from all around the region, Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado as well as South Dakota to start the five race series just a few days before the above-average weather suddenly went well-below average.

Only four of the 23 classes, based on engine size and rider experience, had fewer than double-digit entries. Eleven of the classes showed 15 or more riders entered, showing the strength of motocross in the region.

I’d say the racing was pretty competitive in the pro classes, with three different riders winning main events. None of the Open A, 250A and 450A winners were able to sweep both their heat race and feature.

Cody Gray of Dacona, Colo., took the 250A win, with Ryan Peters of Mandan, N.D., prevailing in 450A. Greg Hermansen of Rapid City rode a Honda claimed the Open A class finale. Gray and Peters were both aboard Yamahas.

Gracie Van Horn of Sundance, Wyo., swept heat and feature on a Kawasaki in the Women’s Open class and Bo Kasper of Shoshoni, Wyo., rode a KTM in the Vet Open division.

Next event in the series is Dec. 13 at the Kjerstad Center. Heat races start in the morning, with main events starting at 6:30 p.m.

The series continues through the winter with monthly events on Jan. 10, Feb. 14 and March 14.

By then, maybe it’ll be nice enough to go outside and play in the dirt again.