Marathon Off-Road ATV/Motorcycle Club

Shawano Updated - Sunday

2010-06-08T07:30:00.002-05:00

Now that things have calmed down a bit over there...this is what I have been told is official information:

At the end of last week the owners of USA International Raceway were unable to extend the situation that had allowed them to retain ownership and control of the facility. At that time the holders of the various loans/mortgages/notes took ownership and control. In doing so all the personnel previously involved with the operation of USAIR were replaced with a team brought in by the lawyers representing the new (temporary) owners.

I have been informed it is their intention to continue keeping the USAIR facility open, including the motocross track.

To that end they have retained one of the Kart racing officials to oversee the day to day running of the tracks. However because of all the changes and challenges this situation has created they will no longer be open 7 days a week.

Track schedule:
Thursday & Friday - 5pm to 9pm
Saturday & Sunday - 9am to 9pm

The big Kart track and the motocross track will be open these times. Until more people are hired the amusement park portion of the facility will not be open, look for that stuff to come on line a bit later in the season.

Marathon Off-Road has chosen to cancel the Hare Scrambles scheduled for July based on the complications this situation has presented. We have been working on a Fall MX mini-series to start after Labor Day, as well as preparations for the 2011 MX season. We plan on continuing our relationship with USAIR and are working with the new team going forward.

All the contact phone numbers for USAIR-MX have been changed, or in this case replaced - but they won't know what the new numbers are until later this week. Be advised all the published numbers "out there" right now will connect you with people who no longer have any control of the facility. The exception to that is the Marathon Off-Road Hotline number (mine), but right now this is about everything I know anyway. As soon as they get the new numbers from the phone company I will update this info.

I have advised them it is in their best interest to issue all of this information "officially" and I'm sure they will soon. I understand the local paper has been reporting on this and I'm sure there will be many "variations" of what happened this weekend - as well as what WILL happen this summer - floating around. The bottom line is the MX track is still open for practice, just reduced to Thursday thru Sunday, and the SIST people are no longer connected in any way to the facility.

Shawano Closed

2010-06-05T20:06:00.003-05:00

We have been informed that as of June 5, the complete facility at USA International Raceway in Shawano is closed. At this time we have no information as to when it may re-open. This closure affects all USAIR activities including Motocross, Karts and Supermoto. We will update the situation as more information becomes available.

May 9, 2010 Results

2010-05-10T21:27:00.000-05:00

http://www.motobill.com/2010may9.htm

Sunday Race Is On

2010-05-08T23:40:00.000-05:00

Track is in EXCELLENT shape for Sunday. See you there!

Chris Ruhnke

2010-05-08T23:38:00.001-05:00

Today we learn the sad news that Chris Ruhnke has passed due to the injuries suffered competing last weekend.

Godspeed Chris.

Saturday Cancelled

2010-05-07T18:35:00.001-05:00

Ugly conditions forces us to cancell Saturday. Full on for Sunday! See you then!

May 8/9 Race Day Information

2010-05-04T21:31:00.002-05:00

Both days are AMA District 16 Points paying events - full schedule each day.
You must be a current AMA and D-16 member to race - memberships sold at track but you can save time by joining/renewing online. Use the AMA web link for information.

Gate fee $10 per person per day, kids free.
Camping available in both the old blacktop lot and non-blacktop in the new pit/camping area. The old lot is closer to the showers/pool/bathrooms but the new area is trackside. Small rigs $10 per night - larger ones $15 per night.

Race Entry Fees: All Cash Payback classes - $25 with 100% payback.
All other classes: 1 class entry $25, 2 classes ($20+$20) $40, any additional classes FREE.
Trophy payout 1 per 3 entries up to a maximum of 5th place. ALL PEEWEE racers recieve awards.

Signup opens at 6:30, Riders meeting 8:45, practice 9:00 racing to follow.
All Quad classes run at end of day - Quad racers may signup anytime prior to start of first Quad moto. We suggest Quad riders signup no later than 2pm!

Classes Running:
Quad A/B/C
250 A/B/C
Open A/B/C
Sportsman B/C
Masters +25A & +25 B/C
Vet +30A & +30 B/C
Senior +40 & +50
Women (9 years & older/ 79cc to 250cc)
125 Jr 12-16
Peewee Jr 4-6
Peewee Sr 7-8
Mini 65 7-11
Mini Jr 9-11
Mini Sr 12-15
SuperMini
2-Stroke
Unlimited A

Race Hotline Number: 715-212-6340

Motocross Pits for May 8/9

2010-05-03T07:01:00.002-05:00

Be advised we will be pitting EVERYONE in the MX pits at the South end of the facility. To get there, use the next driveway to the East of the main USAIR entrance, about 1/8 mile away. This is a dirt/grass area with 1000% better view/access to the MX track.

You can still park/pit/camp in the blacktop area if you choose. The blacktop area is closer to the showers and pool - but it is up to you.

Camping will be $10-$15 per night. You will be able to use the MX pits starting Friday.

Race Free May 8/9

2010-04-08T15:46:00.004-05:00

Marathon Off-Road / AMA Sanctioned District 16 Motocross returns to USA International Raceway May 8&9 2010. And once again, you can race free, if you know the secret!

We always need track and sign-up workers, so you can get your race entry simply by helping us put on the race. Call Bill at 715-212-6340 for details!

New this year - 3rd class free! For 2010 if you race two "trophy" classes, your third (or fourth) class entry is free! No mater how many "trophy" classes you run you only have to pay for two. Sorry, this does not apply to the "cash payout" classes.

2010 USAIR D-16 MX

2009-11-15T07:30:00.003-06:00

For 2010 there will be 2 AMA D-16 Points Motocross events at USA International Raceway. It will be a double weekend Saturday May 8 & Sunday May 9. Look for a whole new camping area (motorhomes on the GRASS!) and revised MX layout.

Also on the tentative side we have July 3 & 4 listed as tentative for a Hare Scrambles. Look for more details on those events later in the year.

AMA D-16 Motocross class changes for 2010: The +35-A class has been changed back to a +30-A. Also, the Supermini class is still optional for 2010, but was voted in as a full points class for 2011. We run ALL optional classes (like Supermin) at our MX races - so bring on!

Video/Results From Aug 16 USAIR MX

2009-08-27T22:08:00.001-05:00

Here's the results:
http://www.motobill.com/usair/results/USAIRMXaug16.htm

From the Bailey Otis helmet cam:

Race For Free @ Shawano

2009-08-15T08:51:00.001-05:00

Marathon Off-Road will again offer free race entry for track workers. And it doesn't have to be you doing the work! A good example are some of the "scoring moms" who got free race entry for their kids in past races.
We need some people for scoring and staging, and can always use a couple folks to run water out to the flaggers and give them relief if needed. Make arrangements by calling the race hotline at 715-212-6340. Thanks!

Classes Running Sunday

2009-08-11T20:28:00.000-05:00

Practice update: The MX track at USAIR will NOT have any practice days this week. Is has been groomed by Schafer Tracks in prep for the AMA D-16 points race Sunday.

Gates open at 6am
Riders meeting 8:30
Practice at 9
Races to follow right after practice.

QUADS WILL RUN AT END OF BIKE PROGRAM with hot laps before your moto. Quads may enter ALL DAY SUNDAY prior to your motos.

MX race hotline number is 715-212-6340.

Saturday will feature Northwoods Supermoto on the Kart track and amateur boxing in the afternoon.

Youth:
PEE WEE JR 4-6
PEE WEE SR 7-8
MINI 65 7-11
MINI JR 9-11
MINI SR 12-15
SUPERMINI 12-16
125 JR Includes 150f

Adult Amateur:
2-STROKE OPEN
250 – “C” 250 – “B”
OPEN – “C” OPEN – “B”
+25 – Masters “B/C”
SPORTSMAN “B/C”
+30 – “B”
+40 – Open
+50 – Open
WOMEN’S
QUAD – “C” QUAD – “B”

100%+ Payback:
SPORTSMAN – “A”
250 – “A”
OPEN – “A”
+25 – Masters “A”
+35 – “A”
UNLIMTED “A”
QUAD – “A”

Hare Scrambles Update

2009-08-04T19:27:00.002-05:00

For all you riders who wanted to ride our HS on July 5, a "replacement" event will be held at Crystal Falls, MI. I've been to several of their MX events and they always put on a great race!

Contact Info for Saturdays USAIR Events

2009-08-04T09:12:00.002-05:00

If you click on the USAIR loge you will notice several non-MX things going on Saturday the 15th. There will be Supermoto from Northwoods GP and amature boxing from USA Boxing WI.

Here is some contact info:

http://www.northwoodsgp.com/schedule/index.htm

and:

http://www.wisconsinboxing.com/comingevents.asp

August 16 Race Update

2009-08-01T16:40:00.000-05:00

For those of you who did not make it to the June race here's an update about the track at USAIR/Shawano. This past spring it was completely re-done by Schaefer Tracks. Shane and Marty did a complete change, moving about 80% (from North/South to East/West) and the remaing portion was reversed. The start is now wider with less of sharp bend (not the harsh 180 of last year) and in a slightly different location. The layout is longer now as a result with much better flow.

Just got word that Shane and Marty will be back the week before the August 16 (Sunday) D-16 points MX to fix things up for the event. The result will be a track prepped for racing by two of the best track builders in the country.

We will be running a similar Quad schedule to Wittenberg/Tigerton with all the Quad racing done at the end of the day. As a result Quad racers can sleep in - sign-up for Quads will be open until the afternoon. Riders meeting (for the bikes) at 8:30 followed by practice then racing. Local laws prevent us from having riders on the track before 9am.

As has been the case all summer, the MX track at USAIR will be open for practice 7-day a week. However the re-build schedule will close the track for a few days prior to the race. I don't know which days it will be closed yet because the weather will be playing a factor here. Also, we have not made a decision yet if the track will be open for practice on Saturday due to race prep. That's the plan, but it is not yet confirmed.

USAIR/MX Shawano Results

2009-06-21T21:22:00.002-05:00

Saturday Results

Sunday Results

Photos by Gearhead from Saturday

Breakfast Served At 7am Both Days

2009-06-19T22:43:00.000-05:00

Track is primo.
Saturday and Sunday look great (and HOT) for weather.
Breakfast will be served in the pits at 7am both days - riders meeting at 8:30 in the same location.
If I don't see you at sign-up don't be afraid to talk to me at the admin trailer in staging - I would like to hear what you think of the changes Schaefer Tracks made to the layout.As before, raceday hotline is 715-212-6340.

Hotels

2009-06-18T19:24:00.002-05:00

Closest:
Kiryat Hotel
715-526-9595
201 Airport Rd - About 1/2 North of the corner that KFC & Perkins is on. This one is the closest and the lowest price.

Shawano AmericInn Lodge & Suites
715-524-5111
1330 East Green Bay Street - Same area as above.

Best hiway access - trailer room:
Comfort Inn & Suites
715-524-9090
W 7393 River Bend Road - This place is at the corner of Hiway 29 & 22 on the North side. This is the exit with the Shell station and Arbys, it is the exit east of the one you need to get to the track.

There are many hotels around Shawano, these will get you started.

June 20/21 race day Info

2009-06-17T21:19:00.001-05:00

AMA D-16 Points both Saturday and Sunday at USAIR MX Shawano. Race promoted by Marathon Off-Road.

Twitter "instant" updates via http://twitter.com/MotoBill. We expect good weather but this is Wisconsin and you never know! Race day info also available on the hotline: 715-212-6340. Last year several people thought we cancelled due to heavy rain.....that we never got......and missed the race. Call the hotline if you have any doubts.

On-site camping available, but that is run thru the USA International Raceway (NOT Marathon Off-Road). Call 414-234-8130 for details and information on the limited number of available electric hook-ups. Due to the requirements of this facility camping is only sold in 3-day blocks for $40 (for all three days). Be advised pits & camping will be on blacktop - so no "campfires".‎

Gate is $10 per person for the whole weekend.

Entry Fees: Trophy classes $20, Payback classes $25. We payout 101% minimum.

Gates open 6am. Race entry 6am to 8:30am at the main gate. We will take race entry all day Friday and Saturday in the staging area but only as time permits. Race weekend gate and camping opens Friday morning.

Schedule for both days:
Local laws require us to not run the track until after 9am so we will be holding the Riders Meeting at 8:30am. Practice will follow at 9am. Fast Big Bikes, Slow Big Bikes, Minis, PeeWees then Quads in that order. The Quads will practice in their staging order and will stay "on track" as the first classes of the day, followed by the bike classes. We run "clean" bikes then allow "dirty" bikes if time permits. If you are sharing a bike between different riders just let us know and we will take care of you.

Entry refunds will be give untill the first green flag of the day as will be explained at the riders meeting.

Pit bikes/vehicles allowed only when used responsibly. Screw up and your out the gate. End of story.

USAIR is a full amusment park with mini golf, several go-cart tracks, bumper boats, food stands (Dave Arva loves the elephant ears) and yes, a swimming pool. Showers on site too. If that's not your cup of tea I can make it to KFC (first stop light to the West of the track) in about 6 min flat from the main gate. McDonalds/Taco Bell/Wal-Mart in 15. R&S Motorsports (on the way to KFC) will be open Friday until 6, Saturday until 2 - 715-524-6287. The best Pizza I've ever had in my life is at Luigi's Pasta & Pizza 715-524-4791.

Riders Under 18 Read This!

2009-06-13T21:09:00.002-05:00

It is YOUR responsibility to have the required release/waiver in order at sign-up. BOTH parents/guardians are needed on the waiver if you are under 18. If both parents are not available at sign-up the next best thing is to print the "daily" waiver, fill out COMPLETELY (as in BOTH parents) have it notarized and bring it along. A better deal is the annual release "on-file" with the AMA, but that is a different story.

Here is a "daily" AMA legal waiver link - remember it MUST BE PRINTED IN COLOR!
http://www.fantasymoto.com/minorrelease2009.pdf

Race For Free August 16

2009-06-07T14:31:00.005-05:00

Marathon Off-Road will again offer free race entry for track workers. And it doesn't have to be you doing the work! A good example are some of the "scoring moms" who got free race entry for their kids in past races. We need some people for scoring and staging, and can always use a couple folks to run water out to the flaggers and give them relief if needed. Make arrangements by calling the race hotline at 715-212-6340 or MotoBill at 715-524-6287. Thanks!

Video of Quad Laps USAIR MX

2009-05-31T08:06:00.002-05:00

Thanks to Mitch Rabida #94 from Suamico. Shot May 30, 2009.

Practice Lap of USAIR MX

2009-05-30T21:58:00.003-05:00

Courtesy The V-Man #107

Shot on May 30, 2009 practice day. And yes, he is riding a 2-stroke Yamaha!

Race Day Entry Forms

2009-05-27T17:44:00.005-05:00

Download, Print, be ready.
If you are under 18 save yourself some grief and get the annual release done with the AMA. One less thing to worry about!

Entry form:
http://www.motobill.com/usair/AMAentry09.pdf

Annual waiver (AMA for minors):
http://www.amadirectlink.com/organizers/resources/forms/Releases/MINOR_Annual_Release_revised_10-16-08.pdf

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Location of USAIR MX

2009-05-27T14:46:00.001-05:00

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Hare Scrambles July 5th

2009-05-26T22:16:00.001-05:00

Track looks good!

2009-05-26T19:49:00.002-05:00

Did a walk-thru Tuesday about 5:30pm. The loose stuff is like a big sponge with the rain - should be good with a little sunshine. The jump faces don't look as solid as I'd like but we'll take it. I'll get with USAIR mgmt in the next few days and try to get some info out on when practice will be open. Fell free to stop by and walk the track if you like - I work at R&S Motorsports just down the road so don't forget to stop by and tell me what you think. Your opinions DO matter!

Video Walk-Through of Shawano MX

2009-05-25T22:42:00.002-05:00

This video was shot about 12 hours after the track work was completed by Schaefer Tracks. Because everything was very soft, we decided to walk rather than ride.

2009 District 16 MX Schedule

2008-11-23T13:53:00.003-06:00

D-16 Points marked with *
XXX means TripleCross Points Series event
NQ means no Quad classes at that event
PM means evening/night event
L.L. means this event is a Lorreta Lynns Area Qualifier
October 18 is a rain date/re-schedule for D-16 points if needed.

April
5 * XXX Gravity Park USA Chilton
12 *NQ Aztalan Cycle Club Lake Mills
18 Fantasy Moto Tigerton
19 XXX Sports & Competition Denmark
25 Pine Ridge Raceway Athelstane
26 * Rapid Angels Mc Club Dyracuse

May
3 * XXX Sports & Competition Denmark
9 NQ Fantasy Moto Tigerton L.L. Area Qual.
10 *NQ Fantasy Moto Tigerton L.L. Area Qual.
10 XXX NQ Aztalan Cycle Club Lake Mills
16 * Fantasy Moto Wittenberg
17 Fantasy Moto Wittenberg
17 * Marshfield T&T Riders Marshfield
24 * Pine Ridge Raceway Athelstane Pro Am
30 * XXX Gravity Park USA Chilton
31 * CMJ Raceway Hixton

June
6 Zambon's Bark River MI
7 * Zambon's Bark River MI
7 * XXX Arkansaw Creek C/C Arkansaw
13 CMJ - P.M. SX Hustler
13 * Valley Raceway Inc Crystal Falls MI
14 * Valley Raceway Inc Crystal Falls MI
14 *XXX NQ Aztalan Cycle Club Lake Mills
20 * Marathon Off-Road Shawano
21 * Marathon Off-Road Shawano
27 * XXX Sugar Camp Racing Ent. Sugar Camp
28 * XXX Sugar Camp Racing Ent. Sugar Camp

July
5 * XXX Gravity Park USA Chilton
11 * Range Moto-X South Range MI
12 * Range Moto-X South Range MI
12 XXX NQ Aztalan Cycle Club Lake Mills
19 * XXX Sports & Competition Denmark
22 CMJ - SX Portage
25 * Zambon's Bark River MI
25 XXX Arkansaw Creek C/C Arkansaw
26 * Zambon's Bark River MI
26 * XXX Arkansaw Creek C/C Arkansaw

August
1 CMJ - SX Tomah
2 * Fantasy Moto Wittenberg
8 Valley Raceway Inc Crystal Falls MI
9 * Valley Raceway Inc Crystal Falls MI
9 *NQ Aztalan Cycle Club Lake Mills
16 * Marathon Off-Road Shawano
22 * Fantasy Moto Wittenberg
23 * XXX Sports & Competition Denmark
28 CMJ - P.M. SX Hustler
29 CMJ - P.M. SX Hustler
29 Fantasy Moto Tigerton
30 * Fantasy Moto Tigerton

September
6 * CMJ Raceway Hixton
6 * Pine Ridge Raceway Athelstane
12 NQ Aztalan Cycle Club Lake Mills Sr National
13 NQ Aztalan Cycle Club Lake Mills Pro-Am
20 * Fantasy Moto Tigerton
26 * Pine Ridge Raceway Athelstane

October
4 * XXX Arkansaw Creek C/C Arkansaw
11 XXX NQ Aztalan Cycle Club Lake Mills
18 * Open Rain Date (if needed)

2009 Hare Scrambles Schedule

2008-11-09T14:46:00.004-06:00

Here is the tentative 2009 D16 HS Series:

May 9, 2009 Arkansaw, WI Arkansaw
May 16, 2009 Pearson, WI MMC
May 31, 2009 Hixton, WI CMJ Raceway
June 13, 2009 Big Bear Trax Big Bear Trax
June 14, 2009 Big Bear Trax Big Bear Trax
July 5, 2009 Shawano, WI
July 11, 2009 Hixton, WI (Quads) CMJ Raceway/OMA
July 12, 2009 Hixton, WI (Bikes) CMJ Raceway/OMA
July 26, 2009 Lake Mills, WI Aztalan MX
August 2, 2009 Denmark, WI Denmark MX
September 6, 2009 Hixton, WI MMC
September 27, 2009 WI Rapids, WI Rapids Angels

There may also be 3 more events to be added.

From Brian Terry: I am the new D16 HS ref. Most of you don't know me, but I was the original HS Ref. I also have a commitment from the district to purchase an electronic scoring system. This will be owned by the district and available at no cost to the clubs to be used to score their events. The July 11/12 event will be a duel points race with the OMA National Series.