The 2009 South Carolina State Championship Race / Round #13 of the 2009 Parts Unlimited AMA Ultra Series / Round #14 of the 2009 Thor AMA Mega Series
at Iron City MX, Blacksburg, SC.
Saturday will be Round #3 of the Southeast Regional ATV MX Series
(No ATVs will race Sunday)
Please read the rider information sheet you receive when you come in the gate for additional information about the event.
Weekend schedule of events: (Information subject to change,Confirm all information prior to the event)
UPDATED WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Friday
Gates Open at 6 PM
Gates close at 11 PM
Saturday,
Gates Open at 7:00 AM
Practice registration starts at 7:30 AM
Practice starts at 8:30 AM and will run through the rotation 3 times
Registration for Sunday’s race will start around 2 PM
Sunday Registration ends at 5:30 PM
Gates close at 11 PM
ATV Schedule - Race Registration starts at 10:30 AM, Practice at Noon, First Motos at 2:15 (NO ATVs SUNDAY)
Sunday,
South Carolina AMA State Championship/Ultra Series - Gates open at 6 AM
Registration opens at 7 AM
Practice at 8:00 AM SHARP, Racing to follow
Additional information:
AMA Membership is required and will be available at the track. District 29 membership is also required for residents of North and South Carolina, and is also available at the track.
ATVs will race Saturday ONLY.
The PA System does not cover the entire Pit area. We will be broadcasting on an FM Frequency. We suggest bringing a walkman or FM compatible MP3 player.
Water:
Please plan to bring Potable water with you. There is no potable water in the pit area at Iron City. We may have a water truck to fill barrels if track conditions require.
Pit vehicles:
When you get your pit vehicle permits read those guidelines carefully and understand that you risk being penalized for violations of the rules. Strict morning and evening curfews will be enforced.
There are some fields that can be used for non-riding activities Saturday afternoon after practice is done. Please bring something other than a pit vehicle to use for entertainment.
PRICES:
Gate Admission
Arriving Friday or Saturday until 3:30 PM = Adult $20.00 Child $10.00
Arriving Saturday after 3:30 PM or Sunday = Adult $10.00 Child $5.00
SATURDAY Practice = $20.00
RACING = $25.00 Amateur & $35.00 Pro
Iron City Motorsports is located near Blacksburg, SC and near I-85.
To get to the track take I – 85 to exit 102.
If Northbound: As you head up the exit ramp there will be a road that turns to the right.
If Southbound: Turn Left at the end of the Southbound exit ramp, Cross I-85 and turn Right at the light. This will head you down the Northbound exit ramp (two way traffic). Turn Left at the Iron City MX Sign.
After turning, go about a mile and cross the Railroad tracks. Pit entrance is ¼ mile on the right after crossing.
Please note, the pits and the track are located on opposite sides of the county road.
GPS coordinates 35° 7'50.00"N / 81°31'54.00"W (please note, GPS coordinates may bring you in from exit #100 on Bear Den Road. This road is NOT recommended for large rigs and/or long trailers. Plus if there is a line to get in you will have to make a U-turn and come back to the tail end.)
Best place to stay will be Gaffney, SC, located 10 miles south on I-85.
Exit #92 has a selection of Restaurants including Ruby Tuesday’s, Applebee’s, Fatz, Cracker Barrel and a ton of fast food places plus a Walmart and several grocery chains.
Motels:
Exit #92 – Quality Inn (864) 487-4200 / Super 8 (864) 489-1699 / Jameson Inn (864) 489-0240
Exit #90 – Hampton Inn (864) 206-0011 / Sleep Inn (864) 487-5337
There is also a Prime Outlet Mall at exit #90. Get all the information about what is available there at http://www.primeoutlets.com/locations/gaffney.aspx
