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26th ANNUAL
World Mini
Grand Prix
ALL NEW
TRACK.
by Brayton Clark
·he 26th Annual World Mini Grand
Prix will be presented in Las
Vegas, Nevada on April 3 through
April 6, 1997 on an all-new track.
The track is located on the north end
of Las Vegas and offers convenient
access to all the great entertainment cel1ters and casinos the city has to offer.
There are 32 different age and ability
classifications presented for Pee Wees
up through 125cc and 250cc Pro classes.
T
GIANT PRO PURSE
In addition to the $20,000 plus contingencies that the factories are offering,
NMA awards a $3,000.00 purse to the
pros covering all four classes available.
The pro class at the World Mini Grand
Prix has always been the "showcase" for
the up and coming pros beginning with
Jeff Ward and up through McGrath,
Windham, Huffman, Emig and other
prominent riders on the national scene.
FACTORY
CONTINGENCIES
Over $50,000 is being offered by the
four major motorcycle factories for the
various classes. KTM and ACTION are
joining the award program with US Savings Bond awards for the Pee Wee classes. KTM will award a total of $5500.00 in
bonds to the littlest racers as educational
awards for those finishing in the top five
of each class riding th·e KTM50.
ACTION is awarding $4,375.00. In addition, over 25 of the top aftermarket companies will be at the World Mini Grand
Prix with displays, awarding products
and supporting NMA's racing activities.
CLASSES FOR ALL
In addition to all the motorcycle
classes, both stock and modified for all
levels of ability, the prime classes are the
60cc and 80cc classes offered based on
age groups.
Gates will open at nqon on Wednesday April 2, allowing the sea of
motorhomes, vans, trucks and displays
into the park. Post entries will be taken
between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM Wednesday for those who have not mailed in
their entries and again on Thursday
morning between 7:00 and 11:00 AM.
Practice for all classes will begin at
noon on Thursday and run through conclu ion. Racing will begin each day at
8:00 AM, Friday though Sunday with
the championship motos scheduled for
Sunday, followed by the awards presentation. The Friday and Saturday activities will conclude in time to allow everyone to enjoy the exciting Las Vegas
night life.
With the all new track facility and the
outstanding contingencies, prizes and
awards, this year's World Mini Grand·
Prix promises to be the premier event of
1997. No advance events or practice is
scheduled for the all new track which
will make it equal to all.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL
(909) 657-6782 OR (310) 868-8112..
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