http://www.bmxnow.com BMXNOW.COM - A Development Blog for the up-coming BMX Racing site Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:20:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Story By Jim Paiva (with some interjections from MC) Photos By Jim Paiva A modern day "Ripped Vans Winkle" would be hard-pressed to find a better place than Trumbull BMX take his long nap. The track is an icon for the NBL and the Northeast. 23 years ago, in 1987, Trumbull ... http://www.bmxnow.com/2010/07/rumble-in-trumbull/ Story By Mike Carruth, Via BMXNEWS.COM April and early May this year brought weeks of pounding rains to the Nashville area, producing flooding that temporarily crippled the city, and brought damaging waters to some of the Music City's most cherished landmarks, including the Grand Ole Opry. For BMXers, another staid ... http://www.bmxnow.com/2010/07/flyin-high-and-tryin-to-stay-dry-in-the-music-city/ OK, sports fans. Next time anyone hears me saying that I am "up for a road trip," please help me drill down on that a bit. Sure, there is a tinge of romance to being out on the open road, wind in your hair, etc. But once ... http://www.bmxnow.com/2010/07/salt-lake-sunday-photo-gallery-posted/ Words by Mike Carruth, via BMXNEWS.COM Rad Canyon BMX. It's rad. It's in a canyon. And it is ALL BMX. A more fitting moniker could not be bestowed, unless going back to the day they found a name for a chunky spread made from peanuts. Though the Great Salt ... http://www.bmxnow.com/2010/07/aba-gets-big-bang-at-great-salt-lake-race/ Story By Mike Carruth, via bmxnews.com "The Rock," as it is lovingly called, is one of those must-attend races each year. A geographically-desirable location (relatively close to both Chicago and Milwaukee's airports), as well as a masterfully-groomed facility which is constantly, and meticulously maintained by Track Operators Jake and Candy ... http://www.bmxnow.com/2010/06/aba-rockford-race-report-part-i-the-pros/ Day Two of the 2010 ABA Wiregrass Nationals was run with the efficiency for which the ABA is known, the world over. Starting precisely at the stroke of eight, two hours and 59 minutes later, two rounds of 92 motos, four semis and 76 mains were through the gate. ... http://www.bmxnow.com/2010/05/smith-double-dips-in-pro-pot-ams-bring-the-amps/ So goes a traditional offer from a Dothan innkeeper. The catch is that the sauna is outside in the parking lot, and in the park down the block and...really anywhere outside the hotel. The first running of the ABA Wiregrass Nationals saw attendance from as far West as ... http://www.bmxnow.com/2010/05/free-sauna-with-every-room/ BMXNOW is heading to the sweltering South this weekend to bring you story and photos from the ABA Wiregrass Nationals in Dothan, AL. In much the same way as nobody who is from there calls Los Angeles "LA," we have been advised to ease-off on the "Sweet Home Alabama" ... http://www.bmxnow.com/2010/05/hot-racing-in-hot-weather-planned-for-alabama/ Just ended up a 13-hour drive, so picture a semi-tanned, semi-sunburned, very dedicated zombie reporting the news, and you get the image of how it is right now. BUT, "Photos up by lights out" is no joke, so we have posted today's image gallery for your viewing pleasure. ... http://www.bmxnow.com/2010/04/aba-dixieland-nats-peachy/ Update via BMXNEWS.COM Great day in Powder Springs today. As the rest of the known universe seems to be packing the freeways into downtown Atlanta, BMXers are perfectly pleased with the outer-marker-locale. In the Friday pre-race bull session, the Saturday moto count was well handicapped, and the consensus was ... http://www.bmxnow.com/2010/04/larev-tops-pros-on-a-packed-day-in-dixeland/