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(advertisment) 33rd ANNUAL World Mini Grand Prix The 2004 Top Motoc ross Event By Bonnie Car ls o n The 33rd Annual Wo rld Mini Grand Prix will be presented in Las Vegas, Nevada April 13th through April 18, 2004 on a all new track layout. There is no qualifying for this event. The track is located on the north end of Las Vegas and offers 100% viewing from the pits and convenient access to all the great entertainment centers and casinos the city has to offer. There are 35 different age and ability classifications presented for Pee Wees up through 125cc and 250 Pro classes. GIANT PRO PURSE In addition to the $20,000 plus contingencies that the factories are offering the pros, NMA awards a $5,000.00 purse to the pros covering all five classes available. 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 , Lusk, Carmichael, Pastrana , Stewart and most of the other prominent riders on the national scene. FACTORYC ONTINGENCIES Over $100,000 is being offer ed by the seven major motorcycle factories for t h e v arious classes . Wo rl d Ch ampions hip tro phies wi ll be awarded in each of the amateur classes. In addition to all the factories, over 50 aftermarket companies will be at the World Mini Grand Prix with displays, awarding products and supporting NMA's racing activities. CLASSES FOR AL L In addition to all the motorcycle classes, both stock and modified for all levels of ability, there are five pee wee classes, in addition to the 65cc and 85cc classes offered based on age groups . Gates will open at 8:00AM on Tuesday, April 13 allowing the sea of motor homes, vans, trucks and displays into the park. Post entries will be taken between 9:00A M and 4:00PM Tuesdav on ly for those who have not mailed in their entries. Practice for all classes will begin at 8:00AM on Wednesda y and run through conclusion. Racing will begin Thursday morning at 7:00AM and will continue starting at 7:00 AM every day through Sunday with the championship motos scheduled for Sunday, followed by the awards presentati on. Th e Frida y 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 2004 . No advance events of practice is scheduled for the all new track which will make it equal for all. FOR MORE INFORMAT ION & ENTRY FORMS CALL: (909) 657678 2 O R (949 ) 768 - 2810 or nmamx.com (advertisment) . ...VJ... .'J-...,. . ... ' . .. ..J) .' . . .' ....( ~ '. .: .. ...J .J •• • .,: L .:, .. ~: . J.. . . . .1.• • -t ••••• ". . . . • LAS VEGAS , NEVADA tel ~~. ~\~c ~\~G ~ C",:IiI.O )olio • TUES. APRIL 13 GATESOPEN 8 a,m. POSTENTRIES g a. m. • 4 p.m. • • TRACK 100% VIEWABLE • MINUTES FROM DOWN· TOWN LAS VEGAS • OVERNIGHT PARKING AT T HE MXTRAC K APRIL 14 • PRACTICE 8 a,m. ALL CLASSES L.I,IOallO'l,J"l,;liO&illolol....iIIOIjl.&l......""""I.IiiilIlOili. .,......iilliiWiiIWI.... .APRIL 15·16·17·18 RACING 7 a.m. PER SCHEDULE - 50 P.W>e ate M:>d. Thru 6 50 P.W>eat< 7-8 . 50 P.W>e M:>d, 7-8 50 aJP8" PWMod 6·9 65.1'. Q,lcle Slk 6-8 65 .1' Q,lcleMod 6-8 . 65 .1' Q,lcleStk 9·11 , 65.1'. Q,lcleMod 9·11 65 .1' Q,lcle OPel . 85 9 k, Ihru 11 85 M:>d. Thru 11 85 9 k. 12·13 85 M:>d, 12·13 85 9 k. \4·16 85 M>d. 14·16 85 (PE N Super Mnl M:>d , Thru 16 + ALL NEW EVENT LAYOUT TRA CK FOR THE ~I ~ SUZ CLASSES FOR ALL AGES & ABILITY LEVELS "''''0 "'''''~8""8"",. CO~ m5iJ@••W ~--r-' "'I6- .-oJ TITu 16 IIIIii' .s£Sh "- '~ '" ~ 1250"", Nonpro AGE CLASSES EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2004 h""moli.. ".1 _ lf5.::t]ffiTIJ ."x-!lU N I.O P . 'a7...:.....'....:..1 .. -~- _.•- Ji'l' Si-l'fo' /~' MJf.,_' NI" I=i'! ~ 1"-9 ;..p 7 IlmOGESTOnE :%~ #"nil ~

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