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COWBOY NIGHT COMES TO ERX JANUARY 20 GRASSROOTS SHOWDOWN

Round 3 of NOS Energy Drink Grassroots Snocross Will be a Honky-Tonk Party

The mid-way point of the winter season at ERX is fast approaching, and with it comes the third installment of the NOS Energy Drink Grassroots Snocross Series. The run-what-ya-brung evening of racing on Thursday, January 20, 2011, starts at 5:00pm and features racing for every caliber and age of rider and machine.
The third race in the six race series will have certain country twang throughout the evening. Featuring both old school and the latest country music, the evening of snocross racing will feature a cowboy and cowgirl costume contest, a search for the biggest ten-gallon hat, and a the new twist to always popular boot race for the kids.
To participate in both the costume contest and the ten-gallon hat competition, simply wear your duds and/or oversized cowboy hat to ERX and take part in the audience vote during the intermission. Kids wishing to participate in the ho-down boot race will need to register prior to intermission at the merchandise booth inside the Motor Park Chalet.
As always, racers are strongly encouraged to pre-register for the race well in advance of the 4:00pm day of race cut-off. Due to the incredible growth of the grassroots series, registration deadlines will be adhered to and late entries will be turned-away. Registration is just $35 for the first class, and $50 for Semi-Pro and Pro Am with a 50% payback. Come out and enjoy the largest snocross track in the Midwest.
Not racing? Spectators pay just $10 for an evening of fun with kids 12 and under FREE. Plus the new heated Motor Park chalet means no cold fingers and toes, so bring the entire family and still be home by 10:00pm. For more information on the NOS Energy Drink Grassroots Series click HERE.

SHEFFIELD PLASTICS DELIVERS TECHNOLOGY THROUGH MOTORPARK CHALET

No Ordinary Windows; Motor Park Chalet Feature High Tech Polycarbonate Makrolon-15 Panels

Partnerships at ERX Motor Park go far beyond the banners and signage you’ll find adorning the track, and the new two-story Motor Park Chalet is a prime example. Knowing spectator viewing would be a primary function of the new facility, ERX co-owner Chris Carlson called on one of his business partners knowing they would offer the perfect solution.
To the casual observer, the 9 massive glass-like panes that adorn the front and side viewing areas of the new building appear to be little more than really large windows. But upon closer inspection you’ll soon discover these panels are much more. Thanks to a generous donation from a key supplier and sponsor of Sportech Inc. and Carlson Motorsports, Sheffield Plastics delivered a commercial grade window material known as Makrolon-15. The polycarbonate commercial grade window material features an anti-fog, anti-abrasion coating and is nearly bullet proof.
We wanted to create large viewing windows,” said ERX co-owner Todd Plaisted. “Traditional windows would have required additional space for casings as well as the potential risk of breakage. The material supplied to us from Sheffield Plastics is literally just a few steps removed from bullet-proof glass and it allowed us to create very large, obstruction free openings.”

The new Motor Park Chalet is open during every ERX event, and the private 10’x10’ VIP viewing areas on the second level are available for rent for several upcoming Grassroots and ISOC Regional races. For more information on VIP viewing space as well as rental of the entire Motor Park Chalet for private events, contact Katie at Katie@erxmotorpark.com or 763-274-7072.

INTERNATIONAL SERIES OF CHAMPIONS REGIONAL ACTION RETURNS

AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series Mid-Winter Race Weekend January 22-23

There’s fast and then there’s professionally fast. If you think the action during a Thursday night Grassroots race is exciting, you’ll do a double take when you make plans to attend the ISOC Regional Mid-Winter Weekend, January 22-23 at ERX Motor Park. Featuring some of the fastest riders in the sport, the ERX Mid-Winter Weekend will feature two complete days of action on one of the largest snocross tracks found anywhere.
Many riders on the ISOC circuit were buzzing after competing at ERX during the early winter one-day regional event this past December. Many couldn’t get over the size of the track and the multitude of lines and passing opportunities it presented.
We pride ourselves on building one of the best snocross tracks found anywhere in the sport,” said ERX co-owner Chris Carlson. “We try to build as many different lines as possible into the track… it creates more passing and ultimately better racing for the racers and fans.”
The oversized track is joined by the new fan-friendly Motor Park Chalet creating one of the best fan experiences in the sport, be it on the regional or national level.
Spectator gates open both days at 9:00am and tickets are $25 for an adult weekend pass or $15 for a daily, children ages 6-16 are just $5 with kids 5 and under admitted free. All tickets include a free pit pass. Visit the ISOC Regional Schedule for more details.