RedBud’s Edge of Summer MX event returns, featuring the actual Motocross of Nations track layout for amateurs – and maybe GP pros
BUCHANAN, Mich. (Aug. 31, 2018) – “Race it before the rest of the world,” says RedBud MX’s Tim Ritchie on the newly-created Monster Energy Motocross of Nations (MXoN) track at RedBud, which is open to all racers – including any global MX pros who want to run it – when RedBud hosts the 5th annual Thor Edge of Summer MX, Sept. 8th and 9th.
RedBud’s iconic 1.25 mile AMA Pro MX National track has been re-designed for the upcoming MXoN. After moving the starting gate and numerous sections and turns, the more wide open, GP-style MXoN track at RedBud is set to play host to the world’s top racers later on in October. But until then, the fifth running of the Thor Edge of Summer MX will allow racers an unprecedented sneak preview of the MXoN track, an incredible opportunity for both dirt bike and ATV racers to boot up and compete on the track before attending the legendary MXoN in person.
“The September 8th and 9th Thor Edge of Summer MX will likely be the only time the Motocross of Nations track at RedBud will ever be run for amateurs,” said Ritchie. “And while I don’t think we can go as far as calling it the MXoN amateur race, we can definitely say that the Thor Edge of Summer MX will run the MXoN track.”
In addition to racing the MXoN track, another highlight for Edge of Summer MX racers will be a preview of Thor’s 2019 product line, displayed in the massive Thor/MXoN hospitality area – set up for the first time at RedBud.
With more than 30 classes for racers of all ages and ability levels, the Thor Edge of Summer MX at RedBud is open to everyone. Both days are part of the Thor Mideast Championship Series, and Sunday is Round 2 of the 100% Great Lakes Championship Series with contingency from four manufacturers – Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha.
What: 5th annual Thor Edge of Summer MX at RedBud
When: Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 8-9 Who: Open to anyone. AMA membership required; GLMX membership required for Indiana and Michigan riders. (Full or weekend pass memberships can be purchased at the track.)
Time: Gates open at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7 – and stay open all weekend
Cost: $30 (KTM 50 track), $35 (Big Track) and $45 (Pro-Am) per class
More information: www.redbudmx.com
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Rising up amongst the fertile rolling hills of picturesque southwestern Michigan, RedBud stands as a cornerstone in the storied history of motocross in the United States. Hosting for 44 years what’s consistently become the highest-attended motocross race in the USA, and always on the country’s birthday (4th of July) weekend, RedBud proudly carries the flag throughout the MX industry as America’s Motocross Track.
High on pro racers’ lists of favorite tracks, from both coasts in the United States to Europe and points all over the globe, RedBud’s dirt – dark/organic loam, a truly rich soil suitable for growing grapes on either side of the expansive RedBud property – is the stuff of legend. This, coupled with beach-quality sand mined from the property and incorporated into key areas of the undulating track, and RedBud’s racing surface was seemingly ordained by the motocross gods to host the upcoming Oct. 6-7, 2018 Motocross of Nations.
RedBud supports the sport of motocross and has since 1973! For 45 years the region’s most prestigious amateur events and Round Seven of the AMA Lucas Oil Motocross Championship are held in the beautiful rolling hills of southwestern Michigan. A state with an affinity for off-road recreational vehicle use, RedBud owns the bragging rights to the highest attended U.S. motocross race year after year. Just the right soil mix, lots of passing and the BIGGEST jump on the circuit (LaRocco’s Leap), the track provides for some terribly exciting motocross racing … definitely a top motocross destination in a region that loves its motorsports!
