Mid-State Moto Mania erupts
By Paso Robles Press · Fri Sep 01 2017
Dirt track racing hits the Paso Robles Event Center in September
Moto Mania will offer two different types of racing. Short Track Racing with a $2000 Pro Purse. This includes classes of Open Pro, Open Vintage, Open Sportsman and Upright Vintage Speedway. Class C tires are required for the Short Track. A T.T. (Tourist Trophy) race that includes turns and a jump. This is open traction and knobby tires are allowed. All types of classes from youth to senior. [caption id="attachment_7599" align="alignright" width="378"]
Racers round the corner of a flat dirt track race.[/caption]
This is planned as a fun family event with spectator gates opening at noon…admission is $15 for adults (12+), kids 6 to 11 years $10, and 5 and under free. All pit passes are $25.
There will be food and drinks for purchase, along with a variety of vendors. Please no outside food and drink. Also this will be a cash only event. An ATM will be located inside the fairgrounds.
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Rider Brett Butterfield hits a jump during a Tourist Trophy race in Fresno.[/caption]
Gates open at 9 a.m. for bike show participants with classic flat trackers and race bikes, Japanese and Euro
Vintage bikes, as well as custom built street and dirt bikes.
Rider gates open at 9 a.m. Sign ups are 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Riders meeting 11 a.m. Practice at noon and racing to start at 3 p.m.
Also happening will be a fun T-T backwards race (opposite direction) and a double-up race (with partner racers riding together on the same bike).
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The late Joey Brown screams around the turn during one of his races during an illustrious career in racing.[/caption]
There will live entertainment and a "bench" party (people telling stories) at and around the Island Bar. There will be adult beverages, music and good ol' friends sharing memories.
No pre-entries, enter day of race…for more information or more details visit their website midstatemotomania.com
This event holds a special place in many hearts around this area and beyond. We lost a local racer and businessman Joey Brown last year. His passion for motorcycles has been passed down to his family and friends. Godspeed Joey Brown 19z. May you be watching down on this fun day and be smiling.[caption id="attachment_7605" align="aligncenter" width="600"]
Joey Brown carries one of his many checkered flags after winning.[/caption]