Olathe BMX Track Information 2008

[Roy Kemp]

Olathe BMX is located in Olathe, CO at the Community Park just west of US 50 (south of Olathe town center).

For months of April and May
Race Dates: Saturdays

Sign-up Times: Saturday single point races 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. with races starting immediately after (unless otherwise noted).

Costs: All single point races are $10

Beginning May 28 racing switches over to Wednesday evenings for the summer thru August 27th
Race Dates: Wednesdays

Sign Up Times: Wednesday single point races 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. with races starting immediaetly after (unless otherwise noted).

The schedule is subject to change and racing is dependent on weather conditions.
For last minute weather related cancellations, please call the track at (970) 323-5601.

Local website: www.olathebmx.com
Track operator: Dan Kelso

Upcoming Main Events at Olathe:

May 31, 2008 Race for Life (double points)
Registration 8:00 - 10:00 am

Jun 07, 2008 Colorado State Championships Qualifier (double points)
Registration 8:00 - 10:00 am Entry fees $20.

Track Layout:
Track was constructed in late summer 2007. Start gate is concrete pad with dirt transition out of the gate. It has a short 1st straight from start hill that has a single roller and then a double jump into 180-berm left-hander turn 1. Out of turn 1 and into a step up double that feeds into 180-berm right-hander turn 2. 3rd straight is gentle uphill and you will feel it. Out of turn 2 is table then a double, a double, and another double at the entry to Big Berm turn 3, a lefty. Now for the fun, the gradual downhill final straight to the finish. It's a rippin' rhythym section with 2 single rollers out of turn 3 and then a shallow table to sneak a pedal rotation or 2 in and then 4 single rollers with a shallow double before the finish line. "Riders ready, watch the lights" Its racin' time, boys. It's a kickin track design. Definitely worth an "E" ticket!