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Cycle News 2000 03 01

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(Advertisement) 29th ANNUAL World Mini Grand Prix THE 2000 TOP MOTOCROSS EVENT By Dash Scboenbaum T hc 29th Annual World Mini Grand Prix will be prcscnted in Las Vegas, Ncvada April 26th through April 30, 2000 on an all-ncw track layout. The track is locatcd on the north end of Las Vegas and offers 100% viewing from the pits and convenient access to all the great entcrtainment centcrs and casinos the city has to offer. Thcre are 34 different age and ability classifications presented for Pee Wees up through l25cc and 250 Pro classes and the new Four Stroke classes. GIANT PRO PURSE In addition to the $20,000 plus continge cies that the factories are offering the pros, NMA awards a $5,000.00 purse to the pros covering all four classes available and the Four Stroke «A". 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, Emjg and most of the other prominent ridcrs on the national MX scene. FACTORY CONTINGENCIES & AWARDS Over $80,000 is being offered by the seven major motorcycle factories for the various classes. World Championship trophies are awarded to the top ten in each of the amateur classes or 30% of the class entries. In addition, over 30 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, there are classes for the 60cc and 80cc classes offered based on age groups. Gate will open at 8:00AM on Wednesday, April 26 allowing the sea of motorhomes, vans trucks and displays into the park. Post entries will be taken between 9:00AM and 4:00 PM Wednesday only for those who have nol mailed in their entries. Practice for all c1asscs will begin at 7:00 AM on Thursday and run through conclusion. Racing will begin Thursday afternoon after all classes have practiced. Racing will continue Friday at 7:00 AM and every day through 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 contingcncies, prizes and awards, this year's World Mini Grand Prix promises to be the premier event of 2000. No advance events or practice is scheduled for the all-new track which will make il cqual for all. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (909) 657-6782 OR (562) 868-8112, (Advertisement)

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