February 25, 2015 (Wortham, Texas) – Round 5 of the Honda of Houston/FMF AMA Texas Winter Series is a “GO” for this coming weekend, February 28-March 1st at Freestone Raceway. The forecast has continued to change all week from 60% to 0% back to 20% on Saturday with a chance of rain that evening. Sunday is the same with the chances of rain going up on Sunday evening with temps in the 60’s.
Is it ideal conditions? No, but it is motocross and this is the Texas Winter Series. Gates will open on Friday at 4pm as originally posted. Below is the full weekend schedule. See you this weekend!
Friday (February 27, 2015)
NO FRIDAY PRACTICE
4:00pm – 11:00pm Gates Hours
5:00pm – 7:00pm Race Registration Hours (All Classes)
Saturday (February 28, 2015)
6:00am – 11:00pm Gate Hours
6:30am – 8:00am Registration Hours (Tower)
8:00am Practice (Sat Classes only)
Riders meeting at conclusion of Practice
Note: (1st three classes report to Staging with Rider & Bike)
Opening Ceremonies
Racing Begins
Classes include (all classes are Mod unless Specified):
50cc (4-8) AC Limited (CRF,KDX,KTM,JR,PW,TTR)
51cc (4-5) Limited; (4-6) Limited; (6-7) Limited; (7-8) Limited; (4-8) Limited
65cc (7-9); (10-11); (7-11)
Beginner 65-85cc (7-11)
85cc (9-11); (12-14); (9-14)
Beginner Mini Sr (12-15)
Mini Sr (12-15)
Supermini 1 (12-16)
Supermini 2 (13-16)
Girls Open
5:00pm – 7:00pm Registration for Sunday Classes
Sunday (March 1, 2015)
6:00am Gate Opens
6:30am – 8:00am Registration Hours (Tower)
8:00am Practice
Riders Meeting at conclusion of Practice
Note: (1st three classes report to Staging with Rider & Bike)
Opening Ceremonies
Racing Begins
Classes include (all classes are Mod unless Specified):
Schoolgirl (12-16); Womens Open
Schoolboy 1 (12-16); Schoolboy 2 (13-16); College (16-24);
Beginner 125-450;
125-450 Amateur Open;
Two-Stroke (16+)
250 C (12-16); 250 C (17+); 250 B; 250 A/Pro Sport
450 C; 450 B; 450 A/Pro Sport
Vet (25+) Amateur; Vet (25+) A
Vet (30+) C/D; Vet (30+)
Vet (35+)
Vet (40+) C/D; Vet (40+)
Vet (45+)
Vet (50+)
Fees: (Gate Fee $10 after 3pm Saturday)
$10 Gate Passes/person/day ($20 Weekend Pass)
a. Under 6 Free (Cash Only)
$35 Pre Entry Amateurs – $55 250/450 A Pro Sport
$40 Post Entry Amateurs – $60 250/450 A Pro Sport
*$20 Weekend Pass per person payable in full upon entering Friday and Saturday. If you are not staying for Sunday’s race Uwristband & gate receipt required for gate refund at the front gate upon leaving. You must exit Saturday to receive a refund. WRISTBANDS must be worn at all times. You will need your wristband to register, practice, race and while on the property. If your band becomes tattered and worn, you may exchange it at the front gate with your receipt. Loss of armband will require the purchase of another.
All minors attending this event without parents must come with a notarized statement from parents or legal guardian giving permission for another adult to act as guardian to sign releases. See website for example under Minors Consent Tab.
Online Sign Up & Registration at Track:
1. Online Sign Up is open from Monday, February 16th through Tuesday, February 24, 2015 (11:00pm). Link: https://secure.tracksideonlineresults.com/freestone/
2. Online Pre-Registration gives you the option to pay by Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
3. Registration (race weekend) accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express or cash only. NO CHECKS.
4. To “finalize” race entry, Pre-Entry riders (to include parent/guardian/authorized adult if rider is a minor) MUST check in at Registration (Scoring Tower) to sign releases and get practice sticker before you will be allowed to practice or race.
5. 2 notarized parental consent statements are needed for guardian/authorized adult to sign releases for minor.
6. ALL RIDERS must be present at registration wearing wristband to register, sign releases and get practice sticker before you will be allowed on track to practice or race.
7. Riders MUST bring last 4 digits of VIN of every bike competing on when registering.
Other Information:
Age Effective: January 1, 2015
No RV Hook-Ups
Camping Fee $10/night
Bike Wash Available
Freestone Radio Broadcast 88.3 FM
LIVE Webcast at www.FreestoneMX.com
No Pit Bike riding.
Must hold a valid drivers license to drive Golf Karts or Utility Vehicles. No Pit Bikes allowed.
Permitted Pit Vehicles include:
o Golf Carts – MUST have Valid Drivers License (DL) to operate vehicle.
o Side x Side – MUST have Valid DL to operate vehicle.
o Scooter & Bicycles with Helmet.
o All Permitted Pit Vehicles must be parked for the night by 10:00pm.
Event Information:
Factory Contingency: Cobra, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, Suzuki, & Yamaha.
AMA Membership Required. No other membership is required.
AMA membership available at track or online at: http://www.amajoin.com/TEMOGR
Must compete in 4 of 5 Rounds to qualify for Overall Series Awards and Contingency.
Rider MUST attend last round to receive Overall Series Contingency and Awards.
Overall Series Awards for Amateur Classes 1st-10th
Up to $4000 Purse Total: 250/450 A Pro Sport
Payback: 100% – Vet 25+ A
Event Awards for Amateur Classes 1st-5th
No Trophies to Expert/Pro Classes
2 Moto Format (Divisions if necessary)
Points Paid per Moto.
Points Scale: 1st 25, 2nd 22, 3rd 20, 4th 18, 5th 16 and one point scale from 6th through 20th.
Series & Track Info:
Track: (713) 962-3386
Series Info: www.FreestoneMX.com
Directions:
From I-45, Exit #213. Go West 6 miles and look for CR995. Follow the MX signs.
Hotel Headquarters: Promo Code: FreestoneMX
Best Western: Mexia (254) 562-0200 (Call or Web)
Best Western: Corsicana (903) 872-0020 (Call Only)
