The vet race that honors the legendary Dave Coombs Sr. will feature motocross racing, a Grand Prix and activities for the entire family.
The influence that the late Dave Coombs Sr. had on the sports of motocross and off-road racing is so profound that it is hard to imagine where AMA-sanctioned motorcycle racing would be today without it.
Imagine a sport devoid of the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch or the prestigious Grand National Cross Country championship. Both are Coombs creations. The visionary promoter even produced an event that was the forerunner to the Hard Enduro craze, the legendary Blackwater 100. “DC”, together with his wife and partner Rita, was a driving force in shaping the disciplines of motocross and off-road motorcycle racing as we know them today. Coombs passed away on August 3, 1998 after a brave battle with leukemia. He was 57 years old.
The 25th Annual DC Vet National Championship weekend returns to Mt. Morris, Pennsylvania on Saturday and Sunday, September 26-27 to celebrate Coombs’ spirit and his immense contribution to the sport while offering participants a “throwback” weekend of fun and competition as the veterans of motocross ake over the legendary High Point Raceway. To honor Big Dave’s passion and commitment to vet riders, Sunday’s Vet Motocross National offers classes for vet ages 25+ 30+, 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+ and 60+ with a variety of options for different skill levels. But perhaps the most exciting spectacle will be the Vintage bike classes, where riders can compete on vintage bikes in the following categories: Retro (1982-1996), Millennium (pre-2006) dual disk, and Vintage twin shock (pre-1975/1975+ dual drum). And, so as not to forget the youngsers, this year’s event will also feature 65cc Open, 85cc Open, Schoolboy and 18+ support divisions with the goal of creating a family-fun atmosphere for all ages.
After the racing action on Saturday, there will be live music entertainment, along with a $5 barbeque dinner for everyone. Bench racing and retro films will accompany the dinner, along with a bonfire–families are welcome to bring marshmallows and s’mores to enjoy.
The Vintage Contests are back again this year, offering prizes to the winners. All you have to do is register your vintage item at the Racer X display next to the Legends & Heroes by 11 a.m. on Sunday. Winners will be announced at Intermission. Vintage Contest categories include: Vintage Race Gear, Vintage T-Shirt, Oldest Race Program, Best Old-School Trophy, Furthest Traveled Competitor and Oldest Competitor. The winner of each category will receive a free one-year subscription to Racer X Illustrated, as well as two (2) all day Pit Passes to the 2016 High Point National. The Farthest Traveled Competitor winner will receive two (2) VIP Super Passes, a $400 value.
The event will also host a vintage bike show alongside the swap meet on Sunday. Everyone is encouraged to bring out vintage gear and race items to sell, swap and barter at the swap meet. Visit www.highpointmx.com for detailed information on these events.
On Saturday, September 26, High Point Raceway will host a Grand Prix/Moto-X-Country race, featuring a mix of obstacles including grass track, woods sections and motocross track. Registration for the GP race begins at 10 a.m., with practice following at 12 noon, and the racing action starting at 1 p.m.
Registration for Sunday’s DC Vet Motocross National begins at 7 a.m. Sunday morning, with practice to follow at 9 a.m. For a detailed list of Vet National classes, click HERE. The race entry fee for both days is $40 for the first class, and $30 for each additional class. Racers who register in advance online will get a free event souvenir t-shirt.
Admission for adults is $25 for the weekend, $15 for Sunday only. Admission for Kids (6-11) is $15 for the weekend, $10 for Sunday only. Children 5 years old and under are free. Gates open on Saturday, September 26 at 9 a.m. and close nightly from midnight until 6 a.m. Camping is free. To get to the raceway from Pittsburgh or Morgantown take I-79 to PA Exit 1, and proceed three miles to the gate entrance. From Hagerstown take I-70 west to I-68 west. Then take I-79 north to PA Exit 1 and follow the signs east three miles to the track.
For more information on the entire race weekend, call 304-284-0084.
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