Starting May 3rd REM is going to have a 40 Pro class. It will have a 50% payback, and run with the 40 Expert class not the regular pro class. It will be for a 2 month trial period. If it works out we will make it a regular REM class.
I got a call from one of our REM racers this week who was looking to carpool to the races. With the high cost of fuel, this is a great idea. Going to the races with a friend is a great experience. Some of my best memories are driving to the races with another racer sometimes even 3 of us in a pickup. There is a feeling racing motocross that only other racers have, I think motocrossers look at life differently than non motocrossers. I know my non racer friends don't get it. And I know that my racer friends are friends that I will have until the day I die. For my generation of racers it's the feeling I get every time I watch On Any Sunday. It makes me want to go race every time. To non racers it's just an old movie. There is nothing like the anticipation of a race day, and the bench racing that goes on after the race all the way home. So back to carpooling. REM does not give out names or addresses of our racers even to other racers. That has always been our policy and always will be. But, we want to be able to make some type of communication available to you to find a racer to carpool with. The easiest way would be a board at the race track that you could put your name, phone number and location on that other racers could use to network with. I wish I could say that if you email me I could hook you up, but with my regular job I just don't have the time. Another venue would be to have a REM forum set up so that REM racers could talk to one another. This is something that I have wanted to do for a while and maybe now is the time to get a REM forum on our website. I don't know much about forums as far as setting one up. I see a lot of them having problems. If somehow we could set one up for REM racers only, that the only topic is the local motocross racing scene, and we could keep all the hate, discontent, bullshit, and posers off of I would be all for it. If anyone has a suggestion about carpooling, a REM forum, or National flagging you can always reach me at info@remsatmx.com We will have a carpooling board set up this weekend at REM.
The Glen Helen National is coming up May 24th and 25th. Once again we need flagmen, or as I prefer to call them corner-workers. The past 2 years we have had an all volunteer crew work the Nationals, and we have had a great time. We are looking for racers, or ex-racers, or anyone who really wants to be part of a great group of people. You have to be willing to give up a weekend, be part of the action, pay attention, and remain cool while being as close to the racing as you can without being on a bike. If you have been with us the past 2 years you already know the drill. If not contact me and I will provide you with the info. I need everyone who is interested to email me at info@remsatmx.com. Once again we are looking for 70 of you that want to be a very important part of the National. You must be signed up before the National to be part of the crew. There will be no walkups or last minute sign ups allowed.
WhitneyMurphyScholarshipApplication.pdf Application must be submitted no later than June 15th, 2008
Changes for 2008
New class structures -
250 class is now 250cc 2 stroke or 4 stroke
450 class will now be 250cc to Open cc, 2 stroke or 4 stroke
Beginner class will be for beginners only.
Beginners will be allowed
8 races in this class. 3 wins advance to Novice.
Masters and Experts are now combined and will be called Experts.
Fighting or intimidation will not be tolerated on the track or in the
pits.
The race referee will determine the appropriate punishment up to a
lifetime ban.
Entry fees for 2008 have been increased
Member to $35.
Non Member to $40.
2nd class remains $20.
65cc, 85cc, 150F and 125cc 2 stroke remian at $25.
Membership stays at $35 for the calendar year.
Contact REM at info@remsatmx.com
REM 2008 schedule
Welcome to REM Saturday Motocross
REM holds weekly motocross races at Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernardino, California
The REM track is a natural terrain layout designed for all racer abilities first timer to pro. We have gone back to roots of motocross to design a layout with uphills, downhills, off cambers, turns of every type, drop offs, and jumps.
Our goal for nineteen years has always been to provide racers with a challenging but safe race track each week in which to compete. And to maintain a relaxed , fun atmosphere during your race day.
Glen Helen Raceway charges $20 per motorcycle that comes into the park, that is the fee that they charge to practice on the Glen Helen National track. Spectators are free. Occasionally there will be a race on Saturday on the National track. On those days the raceway charges $10 for everyone through the gate, with no practice on the National track.
The Glen Helen Raceway Hotline number is (909) 880-3090
Our sign up begins at 8am.
| Entry fees | ||
| Non member | $40 | |
| Member | $35 | |
| Membership | $35 per year -from Jan to Dec | |
| 65cc / 85cc | $25 | |
| Pro | $35 100% payback |
Practice begins at 9am
Practice is segregated by classes with the exception of practice 1 which is open to all REM racers except 65cc / 85cc
Racers must sign up before practice
Sign up closes at 9:30am
Riders meeting is held after practice is over and before the first moto. Racers are given a raffle ticket at sign up for giveaways during the riders meeting. Each week we raffle off great product awards from our sponsors like No Fear MX, No Fear, LightSpeed, Smith, , Superfeet, and One Industries.
Racing begins about 10:30am. The races are 20 minutes long for pros and 15 minutes for all others.
Awards are given to the top 30% of all classes. Your choice of an engraved plaque, a trophy shirt or a discount on your next REM entry.
We recommend that all racers wear up to date protective equipment. And that you have current medical and disability insurance for anyone racing. REM does not provide insurance coverage of any type for racers.