Moses Lake BMX Archived

Tentative 2006 Schedule for Moses Lake BMX Racing

_______________________________________________________________

***** 2005 Moses Lake BMX NEWS *****

*** Larson Recreation Center Posts BMX Event Photos ***

Moses Lake, Washington -- 12/12/2005
The Moses Lake Larson Recreation Center web page has some
cool looking photo shots from the November 12, 2005 BMX
Event posted up. - So surf on over and check them out at:
http://www.mlrec.com/index.php?page_id=40

_______________________________________________________________

*** The Moses Lake BMX Organization ***

Moses Lake, Washington -- 12/01/2005


Maria Hartman (President) - mariaguyf350@msn.com
Sunshine Rutherford (Secretary/Treasurer) - sunnyd1072@yahoo.com Phone: 509-771-0473
William Rutherford ( ~Track Operator~ ) - rutherfordwg@yahoo.com Phone: 509-764-2453
Or you can e-mail the Moses Lake BMX Organization: - mlbmx@genext.net

The Larson Recreation Track had its first race October 12th 2005.
There were many local riders there enjoying the kick-off event as
well as racers who traveled from Spokane and Idaho.

We were lucky enough to have the ml-bmx.com
guys showing their skills on the dirt ramp.

The event was a success and we'd like to thank all the businesses
and volunteers who generously donated. We are in the process of
scheduling races for next year, in conjunction with Walla Walla and
Richland, and hoping for at least 50 races.

If you need any other information please call
or email one of the organizations volunteers.

_______________________________________________________________

*** Moses Lake BMX November 12th Event Report and Photos ***

Moses Lake, Washington ( Gene`s BMX News ) -- 11/12/2005

Photos From The Event!

( Click on the photo for more photos )

Also these photos are posted on webshot!
http://community.webshots.com/album/519218152OtzCrc
( Click on the link for more photos )

A bmx event took place on Saturday November 12th 2005
by the Moses Lake Parks and Recreation and Desert Sun
cycle & sports at the bmx track at Larson Recreation Center.
This was Not an ABA bmx sanctioned event, but it should
have been as I have to say - wow! what a Nice BMX Event.
Some 120 entries and a lot of spectators all for the bmx :)

The weather was sunny and alittle cool but was just
A-ok for the bmx event. The event drew people and
bmx riders from North Idaho BMX and from all over
the Central Washington area for some BMX action.

A bmx dirt jump demonstration started off the event
with some high bmx jumping moves from the riders in
Moses Lake, ML-BMX.com http://www.ml-bmx.com
A bmx dirt jump was put in off to the side of the bmx
track for people to just jump and get air on there bmx.
The dirt jump demonstration was announced by William
Rutherford and the riders gave one heck of a show with
big air moves. A well job done.

After the dirt jump demonstration was bmx racing at the track.
The Moses Lake BMX track does not have a starting gate - yet,
so they made due and drew a line on the top of the starting hill
to start off the races. The races where well organized and was
announced by Sunshine Rutherford. The motos where set up to
age of the rider just like you would see in an ABA bmx race
event. A well job done.

The bmx dirt jump demonstration and bmx races
where fun. Everyone had smiles on there faces.
The spectators packed the sides of the bmx track
and dirt jump with lots of cheering support for all.
The Moses Lake BMX event was a big success.
I hope to see more in year 2006 from Moses Lake.

The Moses Lake BMX track was built by ABA`s Billy Allen back last
fall of 2004. The track has sat there for about a year now as a recreation
bmx track for area youth to ride bmx on it. The track seems to have been
made well and has lasted making this event on November 12th 2005 of the
first event held on the Moses Lake BMX track. - Thank you Billy Allen for
the well built bmx track in Moses Lake Washington.

Here are some Photos from the November 12th 2005
Moses Lake BMX event, - Check them out and Enjoy!
http://genesbmx.bmxair.com/moseslake-bmx-11-12-2005/photos.html
Also these photos are posted on webshot!
http://community.webshots.com/album/519218152OtzCrc
( Click on the link for more photos )

_______________________________________________________________

*** A Moses Lake BMX Event ***

Moses Lake, Washington ( Gene`s BMX News ) -- 10/18/2005

( Click on photo for full sized Flyer )
Moses Lake BMX Event - November 12th, 2005
Registration at 11 am - 12 noon. You Must have
a Helmet to race, Free Racing for all ages.
Freestyle Demonstrations. and free Giveaways.

Registration for ML BMX Event, Please print and fill out
the registration paper and bring it with you to the event.
Registration Paper.PDF ML BMX Event. ( Get Free Adobe Reader )
OR ( Click photo for jpg photo format Registration Paper )

If under 18, must have Registration form with parents signature.
For more information,
Call Moses Lake Parks and Recreation at 509-766-9240.

_______________________________________________________________

*** Moses Lake BMX Riders Web Site ***

Moses Lake, Washington ( Gene`s BMX News ) -- 10/02/2005
A new web site by some bmx riders in Moses Lake showing off the bmx.
The new web site shows riders profiles, photos, videos, and a forum board.
It is a nice well packed bmx web site, So surf on over and check them out -

http://www.ml-bmx.com

_______________________________________________________________

*** Photos Of Moses Lake BMX Track 09-15-2005 ***

It has almost been one year since the Moses Lake BMX Track was built.
The track has not been raced on yet and looks as if not to much has changed.
The track seems to have been made well and has lasted almost a year of just
as a recreation bmx track for use. Some peoples hopes are still at a high to
see and have bmx races on the track. Only time will tell, as we all hope so..

Check out some photos of the Moses Lake BMX Track
Photos by Geneb - Gene`s BMX.com

( Click Photo for More Photos! )


For all of the photos of the track on this day see the Index of Photos at: -
http://genesbmx.bmxair.com/quincy-moseslake-09-15-2005/photos.html

_______________________________________________________________

*** A Yakima Valley BMX Race Report Re: Moses Lake BMXers 07-20-2005 ***

Yakima, Washington -- ( Posted Via - BMXtalk )

I want to thank all the riders,parents, and spectators for Columbia Basin BMX
and Yakima Valley BMX successful and exciting weekend SCR's. Even the heat
couldn't hinder the youngest rider who at 31/2 was blazing around the track.
Also many thanks to the volunteers that made it possible. Everyone worked as
a team so many thanks to all of you.

Tonight the 19 th we had 2 new riders drive from moses lake to sign up and
race. They are now new aba members. I gave them schedules to take to their
local bike shops or to hand out to anyone interested.

I also told them to check out gobmx.com and the other tracks.

They are fast so maybe someday there will be some state champs from
moses lake. I never hear much about their track so i asked questions.

According to them there are potential riders wanting to race but no one
has stepped up to run the track. it is built and waiting to be handed
to someone. I can only imagine what that is like as most of us struggled
to get a track built. I havent seen the track but I intend to.

Mike Bull - YVBMX Yakima, Wa

_______________________________________________________________

*** News Rumors and Tidbits Via - WaBMXnews 0n 05/09/2005 ***

Moses Lake, Washington...??? Any new news on what's up in Moses Lake....???
The last thing reported was an article in the Moses Lake newspaper stating
that the local jumpers wanted the Billy Allen built track changed into a
jumper area with half pipes and rails.....

BMX as ABA members understand it has never been supported in the Moses Lake area....

BMX there means freestyle, and after using the "BMX" designation for what they wanted,
getting the parks department to explore BMX and getting the ABA national track builder
into town to build a "bmx track" it turns out that isn't what the locals are looking for.....
Interesting.....!!!!

_______________________________________________________________

*** Moses Lake Concrete Park? Skaters Vs. BMXers ***

Moses Lake, Washington ( Gene`s BMX News ) -- 04/06/2005
At a City of Moses Lake Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting on
March 9th 2005 some people made a recommendation of a concrete park
that would accommodate bmxers and skaters and everyone’s needs.

Some comments at the meeting where made that the BMXers were upset that
their new track did not have jumps, half pipes, etc., and both bikers
and skaters are butting heads and making it tuff for both to co-exist.

Josh Mohs, owner of the Moses Lake Skate Shop said that
skateboarders are having trouble with bikers because the new
BMX track does not meet the needs of freestyle bikers.
So the bikers end up riding there bikes at the skate park.

Mohs is pushing for a new concrete skate park to be built in the area.

A parent of a skateboarder, addressed the Moses Lake commission stating that the
skateboarders were appalled at the recent vandalism. ( vandalism news clip.jpg )

She also stated that the BMXers were upset that their new track
did not have jumps, half pipes, etc., and that skateboarders are
bullied by bikers.

Commissioners suggested that the skateboarders organize and become
a non-profit organization with members committed to see the project
through to the end.

Only time will tell if we will see a concrete park in Moses Lake that would
accommodate everyone’s needs allowing skateboarders and bikers to co-exist.

A coppy of the City of Moses Lake Parks and Recreation
Commission Meeting Minutes March 9, 2005 ( .PDF File )
http://www.ci.moses-lake.wa.us/files/agendas/358_PR03_09_05.pdf

ACC - Moses Lake Concrete Park? Skaters Vs. BMXers
( source ++ coppy of PDF file. )

_______________________________________________________________

*** Re: [BMXtalk] Moses Lake & Opening Rumors - March 14, 2005 ***

From what I heard regarding Moses Lake, and this is not from any official
source, just hearsay, they will be hiring a Parks & Rec employee to run
the show. Sounds like a dream job, for some, to be paid full-time to run
a BMX track. But, they won't run full time until 2006.

Maybe they already had their '05 budget allocated.

If anyone one knows any different, feel free to
correct me, I am just passing on the scuttlebutt.

Talk to you soon, Steve Bailey - Walla Walla, WA
CC from - BMXtalk

_______________________________________________________________

*** Larson BMX Track - February 23, 2005 ***

The Moses Lake BMX Track Is operating as a recreational track.
Hosting race events has not been determined.

Additional discussions regarding the role the local BMX Organization plays
in assisting the operation of race events in the future is Important to set
time lines. Timing is not know at this time.

The Moses Lake Parks and Recreation Department Plans on completing
a quality BMX Track that will host race events in the future.
The constuction phases will be scheduled in this year.

Thank you - Rolando Gonzales

_______________________________________________________________

As of February 7th, 2005
There has been No new news reported about Moses Lake BMX
Keep checking back here! Something has to happen soon! "We hope"

_______________________________________________________________

***** 2004 Moses Lake BMX NEWS *****

*** Moses Lake BMX - Some Talk on BMX Dude.com Forums ***

Posted - 11/17/2004 by user tarrsheri
On the way back from PI we stopped at the newly built bmx track in the city
of moses lake. it had one of the best rhythm sections i have ever ridden on.
it is very long, fast, and wide, ,the rhythm consists of 10 rollers and two
table tops which makes several lines possible and was built by Billy Allen,
the person that builds all of the aba national tracks. If you have a chance
check it out or look at the pictures at genesbmx.com

CC - http://www.bmxdude.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1802

_______________________________________________________________

*** Moses Lake Parks & Recreation & Tourism Commission Minute Quotes ***

CC - http://www.ci.moses-lake.wa.us

Quotes from - November 17th 2004
*Moses Lake Tourism Commission Minutes

~~~Marketing Update- Bill Burke~~~
Commissioners were shown the marketing coupons to be used
to promote the Larson Recreation Center. Discussion centered
around the Larson Recreation Center, noting that it is a seasonal
facility that, with the addition of the ice rink and BMX track,
is becoming more of a community center for families in the area.

Quotes from - November 10th 2004
*Moses Lake Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes

~~~Commissioners Questions and Comments~~~
Mr. Dennis remarked that he was impressed with the newly
constructed BMX track and the Three Ponds development
which were part of a October 30 th park tour.

~~~Director’s Report~~~
The BMX track has been well received by
the public and is being heavily used.

_______________________________________________________________

Larson Recreation Center BMX Track Rules Photo by Larson Recreation Center Webpage * Use at your own risk. This facility is not supervised. * Use of protective equipment, including securely fastened helmets, knee and elbow pads, wrist and shin guards, is strongly recommended. * Bicycle cross bar, stem, and top tube pads are also recommended. * No motorized vehicles are permitted on the track. * Homemade or professionally constructed obstacles, ramps, jumps, or other modifications may not be added to the track. * No alcohol, drugs, tobacco products or glass containers are allowed at this facility. * BMX track is open for public use from 8:00 a.m. - sunset. * This facility is operated by the Moses Lake Parks & Recreation Department. * Please call (509) 766-9240 to report any vandalism or any unsafe track condition. Please Protect & Preserve Your Facility CC - Rules posted at the track ( Photo of Rules )

_______________________________________________________________

*** The Gene`s BMX Report on the Moses Lake BMX Track ***

Gene`s BMX took a small trip over to Moses Lake on Friday the 15th of October 2004,
The Gene`s BMX Official Words for this track, The BMX track, it has to be one of the
best bmx tracks that has ever been built in the Central Washington area. The track
is big and long. Its a bmx riders dream of a track, The reality of this bmx track, It
almost looks like what we have all seen at the Great Northwest Nationals in Pasco Wa.
for the last few years but with a out door twist to it. The track layout is of a letter ( M )
style but going backwards. This bmx track was well thought out, and well made.

The track does need a startting gate, then it would be ready to rock n roll.
The area youth love it, at least the few of them that was at the track that I saw
where having a blast ridding there bikes around on the new track.

A photo has a millon words and a photo can talk for its self.
People asked for more photos of the Moses Lake BMX Track,
so - here you go,
Click on a Photo-URL to open a Directory of Photos,


Moses Lake BMX -A- 10-15-2004
A ride around the Moses Lake BMX Track from start to finnish.


Moses Lake BMX -B- 10-15-2004
Just some random shots around the Moses Lake BMX Track


Moses Lake BMX -C- 10-15-2004
Some random shots of some bmx riders at the Moses Lake BMX

_______________________________________________________________

*** Moses Lake BMX Track Nears Completion ***


( Click on Photo for full size )

Moses Lake, Washington ( CBH ) -- 10/14/2004
~~ Two years of work yield national-caliber facility, experts said ~~

Yet another entertainment venue is nearing completion in this city.

Two thousand yards of topsoil neatly packed into jumps
and turns have become the latest recreational project
in Moses Lake, as a brand-new BMX bicycle track nears
completion at Larson Field, next to the ice skating rink.

Sunshine Fale, the BMX Track Planning Group's secretary-treasurer,
could not hide her excitement about the almost -finished project,
saying she could hardly wait until kids tried it out.

With the soil all packed, it is only a matter of hours until the
1,000-plus-foot-long track is ready for use. All that is needed,
Fale said, is a sign with rules and instructions as to how and
when to use the track.

After the sign is up, the track will be deemed ready. However,
races sanctioned by the American Bicycle Association are not
expected to arrive to Moses Lake until the spring, Fale said.

Bill Allen, a track builder from the ABA said the Moses Lake
project will be a national-caliber track, hosting area and
state competitions, and going along with similar facilities
in Walla Walla, Richland, Zillah and Yakima.

Once the track is ready, landscaping work will begin,
installing bleachers on the east end, as well as grass
and other amenities, culminating a project that was at
least two years in the making.

Fale expressed thanks for the support received from
private individuals and groups such as the Sand Scorpions,
as well as from the City of Moses Lake, lamenting only that
a lot of people around town were not aware of the planning
and construction of a BMX track.

"What is important now is that it is almost ready," she said.

Besides the official BMX track, another freestyle track is in the works
to go next to it. While the freestyle track will be open for the public
all the time, the BMX track will be available for the public whenever
there is not an official race going on.

The benefits of having a BMX track were not lost
on Fale, who said that while the track looks like
a lot of fun, it will also be "a lot of exercise.

"Kids will be huffing and puffing by the end of it," she said.

Fale recommended that users stay away from the track when
it rains hard, as the wheels may create deep grooves on the
tightly packed topsoil. Any other weather, she said, riders
are welcome to come.

The track will be unsupervised, so every wheelie and turn
is at the rider's own risk. Rules forbid the presence of
spectators and motor vehicles on the track, the use of
alcohol, tobacco, drugs and glass containers, and the
addition of ramps, obstacles and other modifications.

The use of protective equipment is strongly encouraged, such as
helmets, knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards and shin guards.
The track will be open every day from 8 a.m. to sunset.

The project is being financed with self-help money from the city on
a ratio of 3-1. This means that whatever amount the city puts in,the
project has to show a 3-to-1 value, $3 worth for every $1 the city
put in, said Roland Gonzales, park superintendent for the city.

The city chipped in about $13,000. Adding the $39,000 of the
3-1 ratio brings the total added project value to about $52,000.

Gonzales said that the city owns the property the track is on,
and it will be in charge of its maintenance in the future.

"We will support (the BMX group) to make sure they can hold races safely,"
he said, calling the long-awaited completion of the track "a long process.

"We had several meetings," he said. "The BMX group was in contact with
the ABA, and since it was on city property, we had to monitor and assist."

The working, and the planning, are not done, as the BMX track group have
an option to require more money for 2005, Gonzales said, although he said
that is not the parks department's first priority right now.

"Our first concern is having a safe track," he said.

_______________________________________________________________

Moses Lake Parks and Recreation Website Quotes 10/08/2004

On the Larson Recreation Center Website Page,
It Quotes: "Watch for completion of the new BMX Bicycle track on site!"

On the Local Parks Index Website Page,
It Quotes: BMX Track in 2005

_______________________________________________________________

Moses Lake Parks and Recreation and BMX Via - WaBMXnews 0n 08/16/2004

This past week I was contacted by a person
representing the Moses Lake Parks and Rec. Department...

Some one from the department has contacted me at least twice in the past,
with questions about how to set up a bmx track, how to build a bmx track,
how to get donations to build a bmx track, how to manage a bmx track and
whatever else crossed their mind at the time... This inquiry was the
same ol'; same ol'; same ol' stuff with a twist...

The person that the park department had contact me wasn't available when I
called back, she had left the department to return to college, in mid-August...

The person answering the phone knew about the contact attempt with me and knew
it was about bmx, and asked if I had anything to say... I explained that I
didn't have a speech ready, but was responding to the call asking me to discuss
issues of interest to the Moses Lake Parks and Recreation Department...

She then said that the person in the department handling the bmx track development
was a fellow named Rolando Gonzalez... The office phone number is 509-766-9240

I told the person that answered the park department number that I had been
contacted before, twice over the last ten year about bmx coming to Moses Lake
and I was then and now willing to help in any way I could... I also told her
that Moses Lake was set to host the Washington State BMX Championship race the
year Mount St. Helens went off, on a track that wasn't built and never got built...

Her response was a big "OH, REALLY"; she didn't know that... I also told her
that Moses Lake Parks Department has talked about bmx since before St Helens
blew and has never built a track... And I asked why that is... She didn't
know, this was her first contact with the issue and she was sure Mr. Gonzalez
intended to build a facility for the kids and has $13,000 allocated for the project...
She assured me Mr. Gonzalez would be contacting me the next day....
A week later, no contact yet.....

Moses Lake and Kent share a common political behavior in their parks departments...

Over the years I have watched as groups of parents with kids that want a
bmx track in their local park have approached their local parks department...

The group is told to attend meetings and make proposals, the group usually
does this with enthusiasm; and the parks officials respond with verbal support
and more meetings to develop ideas, collect information, and try to determine
the best way to go about building the requested facility...

Some one always asks about insurance; and some one in the group is charged with
the responsibility of finding out about what the sanctioning bodies of bmx offer...

By the time you reach this point, you have attended meetings for several weeks,
or months, or years, and have repeated several of the steps so as different
officials at different levels of the parks or city can have first hand
information about the project...

The information gathered last week, last month, or last year needs to be
re-investigated so as to confirm it is still accurate for the new guy that
just got involved...

More meetings are held, the kids are no longer there, the parents have
dwindled in number and the parks people eventually conclude that there
really wasn't any long term interest in the project, it was just a hot
topic with a small group that has disappeared and the project is dropped...

This practice is a tactic that is used by all political entities when
approached with requests, and or projects... Moses Lake and Kent have
repeatedly done this over the last twenty-five or so years...

When the insurance issue is brought up and they don't ask their own Risk
Management people to check it out, they aren't interested in building anything...

If there was genuine interest on their part they would simply ask for the phone
numbers for their Rick Management Officer to contact, and their person would
understand exactly what the sanctioning body had for insurance and could
explain it in detail to the Parks guys, or the council members...

Think about it, why would a governmental entity, with a Risk Management Officer
or Office Staff ask you to find out about available insurance and explain it to
them....? It is a delay tactic, another stalling step intended on waiting you
out, tiring you out so as you will lose interest and go away...

If they are really interested in moving forward with the project,
they will immediately want their Risk Management people involved
in everything involving insurance...

Kent and Moses Lake have been champions at this smile, say yes, hold meetings,
determine the best solution, ask about insurance, determine the best property
available, and watch while the group drops in size and goes away...

And bmx'ers everywhere will go away eventually, sooner more so than later.....
Kids want to see action, and when it doesn't come they move on, and then the
parents move on also... Most bmx'ers don't, or won't make time to participate
in the organizing, gathering information, planning, and building process;nearly
all feel it's not their job to build the tracks, and it takes too much time...

_______________________________________________________________

*** Countdown is on for BMX track ***
The Larson Recreation Center hopes to have its newest addition,
a BMX track open and ready by early summer of 2004
Moses Lake, Washington -- 02/17/2004
By Sebastian Moraga Herald staff writer ( CBH )
~~ Facility expected to be on the go by early summer~~
Things are right on track for what is expected to be
the newest addition to the Larson Recreation Center.

A BMX bicycle track, the dream of a group of local
citizens for a number of years is close to becoming a
reality thanks to the approval of monies by the Moses
Lake city council.

"We hope to be ready to go by early summer,"
said Ralph Gonzalez from the Moses Lake Parks
and Recreation Commission and who has acted as
a liaison between the entity and a local non-profit
group called the BMX Track Organization.

The track, Gonzalez said, will be located at the east end
of the Larson Recreation Center, next to the ice skating
rink, and it will comply with all the minimum requirements
of the ABA, such as an 8-rider starting grid, and will be
available, between the ABA circuit and the public usage,
almost year-round.

"We will be open for as long as there is daylight," Gonzalez
predicted. "Depends on whether it's a typical or an atypical
winter. On atypical winters, we will be open nine months.
On typical Moses Lake winters, we might be open for 11."

The BMX Track Organization, with close ties to the
American Bicycle Association is developing a bike track
Gonzalez estimates will have a value of about $45,000,
but that thanks to donations the actual cost is not expected
to go higher than $13,000, money which will be provided by the city.

Among the donations, Gonzalez highlighted the fact that all
the dirt for the 1000-foot-long track will be provided by a
local excavation business.

This, Gonzalez said, is in tune with the cost-conscious attitude
he said the BMX Track Organization has regarding the city's
financial shape. "We know the city is (monetarily) strapped,"
he said. "So we will install things like grass, bleachers, and
lights later on."

Nonetheless, he said the city still "needed to move forward"
in the area of parks and recreation and provide enjoyment
for children and adults.

"We recognize that the city is strapped but we can't say 'we
are not going to do this because the city laid off a fireman or
a policeman.' This is going to be for the community when
people are out of work."

He added, "We can't stop trying to improve
the quality of life of people in Moses Lake."

Gonzalez said he did not expect the venue to be a huge
cash cow for the city, though he did expect it to be popular.
"It will not be a white elephant," he said. "It's in a great location,
right by the Interstate 90 corridor, and it will be a good option
during baseball tourneys at Larson (Ballfields) and for people
who may not have enough to do with the aquatic center."
Monetarily, Gonzalez said riders who participate in ABA
competitions will have to pay the BMX Track Organization,
which in turn will have to pay the ABA itself. "There will be
no fees levied on the public to watch or to use the facility," he said.

Though the construction of the track took a big step forward
with city council pledging their support during the last city council
meeting, Gonzalez said the length of time that took to get to this
point has taken a toll on the group's membership rolls.

"We have been working on this since 2002," he said. "We have
had people lose heart and interest in the project, so we are looking
for volunteers. We need them." Their next meeting is this
Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Godfather's Pizza.

Until then, Gonzalez can't hide his enthusiasm. "BMX will
prepare the track and it will require minimal maintenance
from us. The people from ABA are sending somebody over
to help us build it."

Gonzalez said he was surprised to find similar levels of enthusiasm
at City Hall last Tuesday. "They were not asking whether it was
going to work, but how it was going to work once we build it,"
Gonzalez said. "They know it's a good thing."

City council is not the only group Gonzalez credits with their
support. "If it was not for the Tourism Commission and the Parks
and Recreation commission, we would have never reached city council."

CC - of this same news clip at:
Tittled - Moses Lake BMX Track Approved! - Via -
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GenesBMX/message/5810

_______________________________________________________________

BMX Complex - 02/11/2004
~~ A E-mail in the box from Ralph Gonzalez ~~
Fellow Parks and Recreation Commissioners & Diana,
I could not wait until tonight to share the great news
that last night the Moses Lake City Council approved
the funds for building a BMX Dirt Race Track.
Congratulations to each one of you for supporting
the concept of a BMX Complex in our backyard. - Ralph

_______________________________________________________________

Future Moses Lake BMX Track - 02/10/2004
~~ A E-mail in the box from Ralph Gonzalez ~~
There will be meeting tonight with the City Council
at 7:00 p.m. for final approval of the BMX track.

The track will be located next to the Larson Batting cages.
We will have the draw of the baseball field, batting cages,
ice skating rink and we will be easy to find off the I-90 corridor.

The track will be 1000' feet of turns, jumps and bumps that
will be thrilling for all ages. It will become ABA sanctioned,
we have been in contact with Walla Walla, Yakima and Tri-Cities
and of course ABA officials.

I'm not a biker, so I can't jazz it up in details.
My position in this project was to organize the design team and acquire
approval from the Tourism Commissioners, Parks and Rec. Commissioners
and City Council. I plan on staying involved, but will fall back from
a leader role and let the BMX group drive this once we have approval tonight.

I appreciate your time and effort in helping us.. - Ralph