Welcome to Glen Helen Raceway.  We hope you enjoy your time at our nationally known motocross track.  Over the years, starting 1985, many of the best riders in the world have competed here.  We’re also convinced that many of the best race fans in the world come to Glen Helen Raceway and we are delighted to have you join us for the 2003 race season.  Please take a few minutes to read through the Guest Guide.  We will be continuously updating the information on the website, so please check back regularly. If you have any immediate questions, send us an e-mail at lyarnell@att.net or ask any of the Glen Helen staff at the track.  We are glad to help!

 

_EVENT SCHEDULE _

Wednesday, May 7
4TH ANNUAL CHAPARRAL/GLEN HELEN GOLF TOURNAMENT AND OFFICIAL PRESS DAY AT JURUPA HILLS COUNTRY CLUB
To Benefit the Emergency Trauma Care Center at Loma Linda University Medical Center. Information: call Bill @ 909-880-3090 ext.2 or 909-384-9342 • cellular 909-313-8260 • fax 909-381-0687

Wednesday, May 7
Gates Open (Gate A) 12:00 pm - 12:00 midnight

Thursday, May 8
8TH GIANT RV RACING.COM AMATEUR MX DAY
Gates Open (Gate A) 6:00 am - 12:00 midnight
AMA Amateur Practice 7:00 am
AMA Amateur MX Race 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Classes: 125cc- A,B,C,D; 4 Stroke- A,B,C,D; Jr. Vets(+25)- A,B,C; 65cc- Beg (First Timers Only),4-8yrs,9-11yrs; 50cc -4 Stroke Class, Shaft, 4-6yrs Stock & Modified, 7-8yrs Stock & Modified Superminis

Friday, May 9
8TH GIANT RV RACING.COM AMATEUR MX DAY
Gates Open (Gate A) 6:00 am - 12:00 midnight
AMA Amateur Practice 7:00 am
AMA Amateur MX Race 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Classes: 250cc- A,B,C,D; Vet (30+)- A,B,C; Senior (40+)- A,B,C; 85cc- Beg (First Timers Only), 4-11yrs, 12-13yrs, 14-16yrs; Schoolboy; Quads- A,B,C,D

Saturday, May 10
8TH GIANT RV RACING.COM AMA 125/250 MX NATIONAL ROUND #1 OF THE AMA CHEVY TRUCKS MX CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
Gates Open (Gates A & B) 6:00 am - 12:00 midnight
4-STROKE MINI BIKE RACING (STADIUMCROSS)
AMA Registration 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
AMA National Pro Qualifier & Practice 2:30 pm

Sunday, May 11
8TH GIANT RV RACING.COM AMA 125/250 MX NATIONAL ROUND #1 OF THE AMA CHEVY TRUCKS MX CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
Gates Open (All) 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
Pro Pits Open (Admission Pit Pass Required) 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Opening Ceremonies 12:00 pm
Pro Heat Races 9:00 am
First Pro Moto 1:00 pm
80 Invitational Race 2:45 pm

 

GLEN HELEN 125/250 NATIONAL TRACK MAP The MXA wrecking crew just happens to know the guy who designs the Glen Helen National track. We asked him what this year’s track would look like for the AMA 125/250 National on May 11. He handed us a map. Here it is. WHAT ARE THE BIG CHANGES? There are four major changes to the Glen Helen National Track for 2003. INFIELD: The left-hand turn following Talledega will not be a hairpin this year. The riders will enter into a natural ampitheater section (with elevated viewing section). The left into the infield section will be followed by a tight 180-degree bowl turn and a 90-degree right-hander up Shoei Hill. The right hand turn will lead to a triple-deck step-up ELEVATOR: From the top of Shoei Hill the riders will drop down to the bottom of Mt. Saint Helen, but instead of continuing down towards the grandstands, they will have to stop at the bottom of the Elevator, make a tight corner and charge up Mt. Saint Helen with no run at it. This corner is destined to be the hardest corner in the sport of motocross. From a vertical downhill to a vertical uphill in less than 50 feet. YAMAHA HILL: The ultra-fast Yamaha Hill, which is actually the tallest hill of the three major hills at Glen Helen, will be slowed down by the addition of a sweeping, downhill, left-hand turn at the bottom. The turn starts while the riders are still on Yamaha Hill and drops an additional 50 feet to the left. This turn will lead to the big tabletop on the back straight. SAND WHOOPS: Glen Helen is screening all-new sand for the whoop section. Last year’s sand section, which was used at the World Four-Stroke Championship recently, will be abandoned. A new sand section, with rock-free, beach sand, will be built 40 feet to the left of the current sand section. If you thought last year’s whoops were big, wait until this year. REGULAR STUFF: Of course, the much hated by the riders, but massively popular with the fans mud straight will still be included, along with the steeply banked Talledega first turn and giant step-up out of the Canyon to the hill climb up Yamaha Hill. WHO'S IN AND WHO'S OUT! What gives with the 250 class? This year started out with a bang, but week by week, we keep losing another top 250 rider. Now we’re left to watch Ricky Carmichael and Chad Reed duke it out week after week. That’s not much fun. The Outdoor Nationals are just around the corner, but will it just be a continuation of this Supercross series? In truth, it looks like this season might start out a little on the slow side, but everyone will gain momentum a few races into it. Slow, you might ask? It’s simple. Riders like Travis Pastrana have been sitting dormant for three months healing up for the Nationals. They haven’t raced in months, so they’ll have to get used to it again. In Travis’ case, he could have raced Salt Lake and Las Vegas, but why risk an injury? There will be a bunch of top riders returning at Glen Helen, though. Here’s a list of what the 250 class at Glen Helen is forming up to be: HONDA: Ricky Carmichael Nate Ramsey--riding at Glen Helen every week Mike LaRocco Travis Preston--hurt knee, torn MCL but still might race Kevin Windham--putting in some really fast laps Larry Ward Damon Huffman Kyle Lewis SUZUKI: Travis Pastrana Sebastien Tortelli--raced at REM last Saturday Sean Hamblin Stephane Roncada--possibly KAWASAKI: Ezra Lusk YAMAHA: Chad Reed--wouldn’t miss it for the world David Vuillemin--back is healed Tim Ferry Nick Wey Heath Voss KTM: Grant Langston--250Sx or 450SX? Joaquim Rodrigues National Track Map and Info courtesy of Jody @ MotocrossActionMag.com

 

 

_YOUR WRISTBAND_

          Guests must have wristbands attached and they need to be visible at all times. Glen Helen Raceway assumes no responsibility for lost, stolen, destroyed, misplaced or forgotten wristbands.  Wristbands obtained from sources other than Glen Helen Raceway may be counterfeit and these tickets will not be honored.  Glen Helen Raceway prohibits the resale of wristbands, at any value, on Glen Helen Raceway property.

 

 

• Gate A - Credential persons and vehicles only! Must have proper credential before entering Gate A.
• Gate B - Spectator Entrance only! No credential passes accepted.
• Gate 3 - Spectator Entrance only! No credential passes accepted.

Advance Sunday Only Tickets. Adult $22.00 (Save $3.00), Junior 6-12 $12.00 (Save $3.00). Age will be verified day of event.

Available at participating YAMAHA Dealers:

Hahm Motorsports	125 E. Ball Road	Anaheim	714-563-1700
Bellflower Motorsports	10401 Alondra Boulevard	Bellflower	562-925-5097
Corona Yamaha	1245 Pomona Road	Corona	909-738-8111
Bert's Mega Mall	1151 N. Azusa Avenue	Covina	626-974-6600
North Kern Motorsports	310 high Street	Delano	661-725-3841
Motoworld of El Cajon	660 El Cajon Blvd.	El Cajon	619-442-0941
John Burr Yamaha	9008 Sierra Avenue	Fontana	909-823-1338
Yamaha in Goleta	5718 Holister	Goleta	805-967-9898
Mission Yamaha	25891 Crown Valley Parkway	Laguna Niguel	949-582-0351
Antelope Valley Yamaha	400  West Ave. J	Lancaster	661-948-1019
L.A. Yamaha	4082 Lincoln Blvd.	Marina Del Rey	310-306-7906
Montclair Yamaha	5505 Moreno Street	Montclair	909-628-4748
Temecula Motorsports	26860 Jefferson Avenue	Murrieta	909-698-4123
JMG Motorsports	25601 Arch Street	Newhall	661-259-8460
Pasadena Yamaha	2270 E. Colorado Blvd.	Pasadena	626-577-3000
Westcoast Motorsports	3845 N Perris Blvd.	Perris	909-943-2061
Alba Yamaha	12255 Poway Road	Poway	858-486-4380
Yamaha of Cucamonga	9760 Foothill boulevard	Rancho Cucamonga	909-987-2411
Yamaha of Redlands	215 E. Redlands Boulevard	Redlands	909-793-2833
Malcolm Smith Motorcycles	7563 Indiana Avenue	Riverside	909-687-1300
Chaparral Motorsports	555 S. H Street	San Bernardino	909-889-2761
Fun Bike Center	4689 Convoy  Drive	San Diego	858-278-6635
North County Yamaha	2333 Montiel Road	San Marcos	760-432-9501
Simi Valley Yamaha	2902 Los Angeles Ave.`	Simi Valley	805-522-3434
Thousand Oaks Yamaha	2388 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.	Thousand Oaks	805-497-3765
Cal Coast Motorsports	5455 Walker Street	Ventura	805-642-0900
B & B Cycles	13815 Park Ave.	Victorville	760-241-7367
Kolbe Cycle Sales	22123Ventura Boulevard	Woodland Hills	818-348-7865

 

          The motocross racing community knows how important it is to connect with race fans.  Glen Helen Raceway has provided to open the pits on Sunday, May 11^th from 9am-12pm, so race fans may obtain autographs and see their favorite riders.  The cost is $10 for a pit pass and they may be purchased at the Glen Helen Raceway information booth, located by the main paddock/pit area on Sunday May 11^th @ 7am.

          Bicycles must be walked in the paddock/pits and ridden courteously at all times.  Other personalized transportation, such as pit bikes, golf carts, and ATVs are not allowed.

 

No carry-in alcohol is allowed in the park. All containers and vehicles are subject to search.

            Children under 6 are free with a paying adult.  Please keep track of your children at all times. You are responsible for your child's behavior!

Glen Helen Raceway has a wide variety of food vendors at the event.  The food vendors are located throughout the race track for your convenience.

            Personal golf cars, pit bikes, motorized and non-motorized scooters are not allowed.  Bicycles must be walked in the paddock/pit area and ridden courteously at all times.

            No Pit Riding!  Violators of pit bike riding will have them locked up for the entire weekend and asked to leave without a refund.

            Grandstand seating is available for $10 per person on a first come, first serve basis. Tickets go on sale at 7am on Sunday, May 11th.  Purchase tickets at the information booth, located by the Pro Pit main entrance gate. 

          Glen Helen Raceway makes every reasonable effort to accommodate the disabled.   Handicap viewing is available by the main announcer tower.  Parking location will be marked with signs.

            Handicap golf carts are allowed with advance registration.  Please contact Glen Helen Raceway by April 30, 2003 at 909-880-3090 or e-mail at lyarnell@att.net

          $125.00 - Ticket includes: 4-Day General Admission, Special Reserved Grandstand Seating, All-Day Pro Pit Access (Sunday), GiantRVracing.com Event Program, Official 2003 Holeshot Pocket-Knife, Buffet Lunch, Inside Parking, and Access to Infield Crow's Nest. Limited quantity of 100 available.
***SOLD OUT***

Overnight camping and parking reservations are closed.

Below are some alternate places to stay:

Within 5 Minutes of Track	Motel 6 - (909) 880-4208 Quality Inn - (909) 880-8425
Within 10 Minutes of Track	Radisson Hotel - (909) 381-6181
Within 15 Minutes of Track	LaQuinta Inn - (909) 888-7571 Super 8 - (909) 381-1681 Travelodge - (909) 888-6777 Hilton - (909) 889-0133

• Glen Helen Raceway has ample free parking at Gate 3
• Gate 3 at the Glen Helen Regional Park. Exit off the 15 freeway at Glen Helen Parkway. This is easy access with a 10 minute walk and the express exit.
• Gate B parking is located in the open area in front of the Glen Helen raceway look for signs; cost is $5 per vehicle. Use the Devore exit off the 215 freeway.
• Gate A is for Credentials person and vehicle only parking. NO Credentialing at Gate A.
  
  



 

            Pets are discouraged on race weekend.  Pets must be leashed and under control at all times.  No pets are allowed in the Pro pits.

• The paddock and the pit areas are where the MX race teams set up for the race weekend.  Please respect the competitors and do not enter their working area.  It is a race weekend office. 
• Remember that race bikes always have the right of way - please hold on to your children.
• There is no smoking in the pit or paddock.
• Alcoholic beverages are not allowed in the paddock/pit area.
• Early entry from 9am-12pm passes will be available on Sunday at 7am at the information booth located by the main paddock/pit area for $10 each.

            The race schedule is subject to change without advance notice.  Glen Helen Raceway reserves the right to amend or cancel any/all events without prior notice.

In the interest of guest safety, Glen Helen Raceway has implemented these polices:

• The Glen Helen raceway security Department will monitor the facility.
• Vehicles entering Glen Helen Raceway are subject to examination. 
• Drivers are responsible for safe operation of their vehicle at all times. 
• Containers are subject to inspection. 
• Glen Helen Raceway has the right of dismissal any guest without a refund.

            Glen Helen has a large MFG row.  All types of items are displayed and sold.  Vending items include racing and casual clothing and much, much more.  For vending opportunities, contact Gene Romero 714-529-6054.

Glen Helen Raceway sells a limited edition, souvenir event program for the AMA nationals, including the schedule and information on the race series.  Create a true keepsake with your favorite rider’s autograph. 

Event t-shirts and Glen Helen apparel are sold at the official Glen Helen Raceway Souvenirs stands and at several locations throughout the race track.

          Banners, flags and pennants are the private property of Glen Helen Raceway.  Removal of these items will be considered illegal and punishable by law.  Don't be a thief!

          Everyone entering Glen Helen raceway must sign a waiver and wear event wristbands.  Parents or the legal guardian must sign for their minor children under the age of 18 years old.  There are no exceptions to the waiver/wristband policy

            All sales are final; there are no refunds or exchanges.  Glen Helen Raceway is not responsible for lost or stolen tickets.  We race rain or shine, please dress for the weather.

Admission wristbands must be worn at all times, including racers.    Once a wristband has been removed, broken or stolen, it is no longer valid.  You will either have to leave the park or purchase another wristband.