D37 Big 6 Grand Prix Series

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Big 6 is pleased to announce the addition of a Semi Pro / Sportsman Specialty Race to the already popular Big 6 Grand Prix Series.

This exciting new Specialty Race series will be named the 2012 AMA – Big 6 - West Coast Grand Prix Series.

There will be a total of eight rounds corresponding with the dates and locations of the 2012 Big 6 Grand Prix Series.

The series is designed to provide an opportunity for those individuals or teams seeking great venues, a high level of competition and extended races.

Each race of the eight race series will offer a guaranteed minimum purse of $2,000; $1,000 to the Pro class and $1,000 to the +30 Pro class. Trophies will be awarded to the top 33-1/3 % of the Sportsman classes.

Factory Honda, KTM and Husqvarna have already committed their participation and other manufacturer and high-profile race teams are expected to follow. Big 6 will be awarding the prestigious Manufacturers Cup to the winning motorcycle brand.

Big 6 hopes to add to its current popularity and attract new riders, spectators and fans with this new series.

Races will be held on Sunday afternoon and will be 1 hour - 45 minutes plus a lap.

There will be four classes: Pro, +30 Pro, Sportsman and +30 Sportsman. The Sportsman class will be open to amateur, intermediate and novice riders. The race will not be open to Beginners.

You will need a valid AMA license and proof of age and skill level to participate.

The new race is open only to full size motorcycles with a minimum of 112 cc and 21” front and 18” rear wheels.

And new for this race series only, Promoting Club members will be able to participate for money and/or points in their own events.

Entry fees for this event will be $100 for Pros and $60 for Sportsman.

The Big 6 is using a new point scale system for this series designed to keep the overall race standings close throughout the series.

So stay tuned riders and race fans, the 2012 AMA – Big 6 - West Coast Grand Prix Series should be a great addition to an already exciting race series. We look forward to seeing you.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION

Mike Garvin
Big 6/7 Grand Prix Series
Media Relations
Phone: 714-401-1572
Fax: 949-481-9335
www.big6racing.com
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Well as the 2011 racing comes to an end it's time to start looking forward to what 2012 has to offer. We are happy to announce the release of the 2012 District 37 Competition Schedule. .

There are some new things happening this year especially in the Big6 Series. To note So Cal MC has stepped it up and came on board with the Big6 Series. So Cal will be hosting Round 5 of the Big6 Series at the TheRanch in Anza, CA. So Cal MC is an experieced club who is no stranger to putting on races. We expect great things with from this club and we are sure they will produce a top level experience for all those who ride their event.

All the details of the event haven't quite been nailed down yet but keep checking back and as soon as we hear more we will post it on the site.

Download the 2012 D37 Competition Schedule here

FOR IMEDIATE RELEASE 

The Big 6 is proud to announce the addition of SO CAL MC to the BIG 6 Grand Prix Series. The series for 2012 will include 8 rounds and include 1 throw away. So Cal will be holding their event at The Ranch on June 2nd and June 3rd of 2012. The series attendance has been growing in recent years, with the quality of events and the reputation of SO CAL MC The Big 6 is excited to have the experience of another club join the series. SO CAL MC was established in 1944 and has hosted an array of events from TT, Grand Prixs, Scrambles and currently hosts Rd. 9 of the National Hare-n-Hound Association. Currently the series has averaged over 1000 riders per round and has had as many as 1600 riders over 2 days of racing. The Big 6 is proud to have JCR Honda and Team Husqvarna on board for the 2012 season. The Big 6 offers racing in 23 classes including Pee Wee, Youth, Vintage, Quads and Side Hacks, including contingency from KTM, Kawasaki ,Husqvarna, Honda and Yamaha. Please visit us at www.big6racing.com or join us on Facebook. The BIG 6 is part of District 37 and the AMA.

CONTACT:
Mike Garvin
Big 6/7 Grand Prix Series
Media Relations
Phone: 714-401-1572
Fax: 949-481-9335
www.district37ama.org/big6/
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