Racing is Back in D23
Our hard work is paying off. We will be getting back to riding this weekend for races on private lands. We continue to work with the DNR to restart racing on State and other public lands.
As part of our efforts, we have submitted a 13-page plan to the governor, MN Dept of Health, MN DNR, DEED, OSHA, WHO, CDC. The plan meets the guidelines of all the above agencies in order to resume safe riding. These guidelines will be enforced, and many may seem strict. However, the result of not meeting the plan guidelines will result in the events once again being shut down.
We all need to be diligent in keeping to the guidelines whether it's racers and their families or event staff and volunteers.
Below is a small synopsis of the rules that will need to be followed. Note: Each facility/event will have a more extensive set of Rules and Guidelines so visit their website before you haul. If you feel they are too demanding please do not attend any events, until all the safeguards are lifted. If you feel that it is not safe to go back to riding please do not attend any events until you feel it is safe to do so.
We are restricted to 250 people in any one confined area and no groups allowed other than family to a max of 10. You may be assigned to parking and camping spots to maintain safe spacing. You will be spaced out accordingly. No campfires will be allowed.
We are not allowed to use community items such as pens and change. Online registration will be preferred where available.
Some Dos:
1. You will need face protection when not on your motorcycle and out of your designated pit area. Bring face coverage if you want to be part of the event.
2. Bring hand sanitizer, and plenty of it.
3. Bring correct change; we need to cut down on money exchange.
4. For the protection of the staff at our events wear your mask when conversing with them.
5. Bring your own garbage bags. You will be taking your garbage home with you. This prevents cross contamination, which is safer for event staff.
6. Stay within your designated pit area as much as possible, unless racing, supporting your family member race, registering, etc. If you are outside of your pit area wear your mask.
7. Stay with your immediate family; no mixing of groups.
8. Take your temperature prior to leaving home. If it is 100.4 or above stay home.
9. You may be asked the MDH screening questions prior to entry to the facility.
Some Don'ts:
1. Don't bring any friends or grandma and grandpa, especially if they have any medical conditions.
2. Only one support person will be allowed to the staging and start area with the racer.
3. Keep the 6-foot distance from any persons that are not in your immediate family
4. Do not come to start area prior to your class staging we cannot have groups congregating behind the start line.
5. Maintain distance when supporting your racer on the track.
6. Do not go outside your pit area without face coverage; mask or helmet must be worn at all times.
7. Do not congregate with other groups outside of your household.
8. Wash your hands and use hand sanitizer frequently.
9. Avoid public restrooms if at all possible.
These are some of the things we have to do to make this work, please do not fight them. Put your feelings on this pandemic aside whether or not you feel it is serious. If we do not do this the proper way we will be done for the season. People are watching and other businesses have received calls from the Attorney General’s office for not keeping strictly to their plans. It will take all of us following these rules and guidelines to continue our season.
We owe a special thanks to the members of the safe to ride committee for the hundreds of hours that have been invested in this plan to get us back to riding. We have used local, State, and national organizations to put this all together. MX Sports and Feld Supercross are both operating in the same manner.
Upcoming Events
Race times and COVID-19 Guidelines For Hare Scrambles Season Opener June 6th & 7th
We can’t wait to finally get the 2020 District 23 Hare Scrambles season underway and we are super excited about the course our team has built for everyone at ERX Motor Park in Elk River, Minnesota. In order to comply with Safe To Race guidelines that will ensure more events can continue to take place this summer, we have made some necessary changes to the traditional D23 race format that will reduce the close proximity interaction time with our staff and keep large groups of competitors flowing in and out of the facility throughout the weekend.
We know how frustrating this spring has been and feel for those who have already had to cancel their great events. Believe me, we don’t make the rules, but we hope everyone will cooperate to take advantage of what is going to be an awesome weekend.
Spring Creek Motocross Racing is back this weekend June 6th Practice & June 7th Racing. We are working with new dirt on Bob’s for this weekend’s race!
BCMX is back for bike and quad motocross racing this weekend!