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Race #1.
Benicia Ca. 7/18/04

Sunday 7.18.04.
Race 1
Practice 11:00am
Race 12:30pm

Race #2.
Benicia Ca.

Sunday 8.08.04
Joe Rocket PocketbikeGP.com Race #2
Practice 11:30am
Race 12:30pm

Race #3.
Race #3 Benicia Ca. 8/29/04

Sunday Aug 29th
Joe Rocket PocketbikeGP.com Race #3
Practice 11:30am
Race 12:30pm

Race #4.
Race #4 VallejoSpeedway2 10/17/04

Vallejo Speedway 2
at the solano fair grounds, Vallejo Ca
gates open 10:00am
Race 12:00pm

Race #5.
RAINED OUT
Race #5 VallejoSpeedway2 10/24/04

Vallejo Speedway 2
at the solano fair grounds, Vallejo Ca
gates open 10:00am
Race 12:00pm

Race #6.
Race #6 Vallejo Speedway2 11/20/04

Vallejo Speedway 2
at the solano fair grounds, Vallejo Ca
gates open 10:00am
Race 12:00pm

Race #7.
Vallejo Speedway2 Saturday 11/27/04

Vallejo Speedway 2
at the solano fair grounds, Vallejo Ca
gates open 10:00am
Race 12:00pm

Race #8.
Vallejo Speedway2 Saturday 12/04/04

Vallejo Speedway 2
at the solano fair grounds, Vallejo Ca
gates open 10:00am
Race 12:00pm

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Next Practice. 6/12/04
Santa Clara Parking Lot #7

July 05, 2004.
Next Race.
Livermore Parking Lot #2
Practice 6-7pm
Race 7-9pm

June 01, 2004
Benica Parking Lot #1 Photo's

Weather looks great! We are racing......THIS Saturday Dec. 4th!!!!!! A big thanks to Robert from Front Line Motorz for the helmet givaway. We will have another helmet Giveaway again this Sat. with more prizes. FREE to enter Team Championship with race registration

To enter the team championship, just get three friends together, each rider enters any one class, and the team with the lowest combined scores in the main event will be team champions. It's that simple and FREE!! Come on shops it's time to put your team together and come out and race. Front Line Motorz all the way from San jose, was the unoffical winner last week. With team suckafree a close second. Great job guys! The track was killer last week, big fast straight aways, fast turns, and a good starting line. We wish a quick and speedy recovery to Nick and Larry Mac who will be missed during their recovery. Side-cars, scooters, beginners, first timers, on any pocketbike is always welcome! COME OUT AND RACE! See you saturday. ...... check the weather before you leave....call the track hotline.....707 554 3140.

Nov 27th, 2004

....Race #7 Flyer....

NO RACE TODAY saturday Nov 27....rescheduled for Sunday Nov 28 we are going to run TOMORROW...SUNDAY SUNDAY RACING...... check the weather before you leave....call the track hotline.....707 554 3140.

Nov 21th, 2004

....Race #7 Flyer....NEXT RACE THIS SATURDAY NOV 27th ....The Great Turkey Race.... Another great event was held on saturday Nov 20th.. the crowd keeps getting bigger and bigger, thanks for supporting the races...and Thanks to all the workers, the flaggers, the score keepers, The track looked and worked great, Our new layout worked perfect.... the nice long track, a few technical sections, it all worked well. I am going to work on making the track a few feet wider to make for more room for passing but over all it was perfect for every one. The mid size bike class is the hottest thing these days we will have to split the class soon into expert, novice, and electric class, and that noisy electric pocketbike did see Steven #58 lead the pack, and push Dean #31 to the limit..... Nice job, that's are future like it or not .....you should check out his bike. The Pro / Open Class.... #13 Martin Santiago, #10 Brad S., #41 Ben G. taking two classes, #59 Anthony M. You guys are so fast it is just amazing...thanks! Click Here to see Race #6 Nov 20 ResultsOur Next Race is this saturday Nov 27th... don't forget to bring a couple of friends. The track is still set up so I'll make a few changes but keep the over all flow going.... In case of bad weather call before you leave 707 554 3140....Also we need some kids age 4-7 to help us with a news story please call steve at 707 554 3140 and give him your info and he will contact you about the story....need 10 riders.....

Nov 14th, 2004

....Race #6 Flyer....Let hope for the sun, Steve has moved the pits on to the pavement and the fence was moved to make room for a larger track, The race is this saturday Nov 20 gates open at 10 am racing to start at noon. If you have not seen the video from tonyxcom, you have to see, it some great coverage of pocketbiking Check out http://dvd.tleone.com....And check the weather before you leave....call the track hotline.....707 554 3140.

RACING HAS BEEN CANCLED

Steve just called and it's raining no racing today....Nov 20th is our next date, cross your fingers...

Oct 18th, 2004

.RESULTSClick HereOur Next Race Saturday Oct 23,this coming saturday followed by Nov 20th and Nov 27th. So mark your calendars. Race #5 Flyer....Thanks to Bobby & Steve Hazelton, the Score Keeper, the Flaggers, the Starter Julio, amber, and all the HARD CORE RACERS that took a chance and came out to race and enjoyed another great day. We must have been the only dry spot in the whole bay area, The weather was crappy but the pavement was dry (slippery but dry) the racing was hot, how about the Brad show,if you were there you know who brad is, that kid was on rails I hope he comes back I need some more lessons,and props to Dean on the headlight bikes(midsize, X-1 style), I'm so impressed by the how the all the riders have improved. Our latest track was real tight, it was our first time at are new home. we are going to make adjustments, tell us what you think, the track won't get any better if you don't tell us, if you really want to help show up early and give us a hand, and invite more friends, WE have every thing you need, so lets enjoy it. call steve up and tell him what you think 707 554 3140 we want to make our track a great experience for everyone. The headlight bike class was a success, and this coming week I'm inviting scooters, come try us out, if three people show we will have a class. also 96 db sound limit so you must have mufflers. Check out the new flyer see you on saturday. CALL before you drive out here if it's raining chances are it's not raining here.....707 554 3140.

Oct 6th, 2004

.Next Race Oct 17 Sunday Race #4 Flyer.... gates open at 10:00am racing starts at Noon. Spectators FREE, pit pass $5, Race $15 second class $10... Stock, Modified, Production, Headlight bikes, Ladies Class We have bathrooms, ambulance on site with emt's, a huge lot, pit area, Hope everyone can make it out I have been working hard to make these improvements so come enjoy them. Also Our first race of the Winter Series will be Oct Saturday 23 gates open 10:00am racing starts at noon,Spectators FREE...Pit pass $5, race $30....$10 second class our last race was so big we had to move so now we are racing at Solano Fair Grounds in Vallejo Ca next to Marine World. Easy to find at the intersection of Interstate 80 and highway 37. From SF heading east on Interstate 80 take hwy 37 exit, heading to marin or sears point, take Fairgrounds Drive Exit off Hwy37, turn left go under Hwy37 and look for the parking signs at the fairgrounds....If you have question we have a new email pocketbikegp@yahoo.com

Aug 30th, 2004

.First Lets Thank Julio, Lisa and Amber they did everything it took to put on this show and they did a GREAT JOB THANK YOU with out you and your help this race would not have happened...the Benicia Police thank you for all there support THanks Guys...remember if they catch you on the road they will take your bike away and keep it...STAY OFF THE ROADS...Another great time.... My guess is there was about 175-200 people out there..... And the racing was better than most races I have watched on TV. How about the pro race I think there was 5 lead changes on the last two laps... That was so exciting the crowd was going crazy.....I know everyone had a good time, and thanks for coming out and supporting our races. We want to start a Superpocket bike class...Bring on the headlight bikes...Whats up guys your invited to come out and ride..EVERYONE ON A POCKETBIKE IS INVITED.
Hey does anyone have a video of the races I will buy it from you... Email me your number and I will call you with my address.. Also please send photo's to motox@mail.com I had too much mail and i think it bounced a bunch of email back I didn't have a chance to take any GOOD photo's again... Race #3 Results.... Next RACE is being planned check back in a few days our next event should be So huge it's going to be enormous...

Aug 13th, 2004

.I hope everyone had a good time, and thanks for coming out and supporting our races. .Come on everybody tell your friends to come out and putt around with us...there were no headlight bikes, no ladies class...EVERYONE ON A POCKETBIKE IS INVITED. I'm still moving slow, after being tossed off when my chain wrapping around my rear wheel in heat 1. So sorry for the delay in posting results. Lots of pocketbike action this weekend. Sat is the big race in Fremont and Sunday Stockton and both Sat and Sunday will be motofest in Sacramento at the Arco Arnea... Get off the coach and go ride....Race results for round 2 have been posted below. Also please send photo's to motox@mail.com I didn't have a chance to take any photo's... Race #2 Results.... Next RACE AUG 29th Benicia 11:30 practice...and were still looking for a south bay parking lots if you know of a good place to hold a race let me know....

Aug 3rd, 2004

.I would like to invite everyone out to the next event Aug 8th 11:30 am practice. Classes 16 and under stock, 16 and over stock, 16 and over modified, Ladies, Headlight bikes. Enter to win Joe Rocket Prizes, look for signs at the races. If we get 10 people in any class, we pay $25 first, $15 second, $10 third.....if we get more than 20 riders we will double the purse Cost $10 dollars must enter by 12:30 ....Tell all your friends.....everyone's welcome.... Race #2 Flyer.... Julio the stock class winner from the last race is now mending a broken colar bone get well soon...

July 27, 2004

Have you seen the new water-cooled china pocketbike bike, I have read almost 7hp...Click here More Info about our next race we will have a $100 purse minimum, $50 for the stock class, and $50 for the mod class. Cost $10 dollars to enter...Pays $25 first, $15 second, $10 third.....if we get more than 20 riders we will double the purse..... Aug 8th in Benicia....Race #2 Flyer

July 21, 2004

We have a new sponsor for our racing series and I would like to thank Joe Rocket. So the next time your looking for any motorcycle gear at your local shop... pick the best gear in the world JOE ROCKET......Click on the link for more info about Joe Rocket.....
Also I have been getting a lot of questions about our next race Aug 8th in Benica, So get your bikes ready it looks like some competion might show up to take on last weeks champs Julio A. and Martin C. Also look for our New Parts Department coming soon....
And for the Ladys we will have a seperate practice session so, get your gear together and bring it with you, this way every one gets a chance for a good time....

July 18, 2004

If you made out to the races THANKS for checking us out. If you missed the racing I hope you come out Aug 8th for the next race. The weather was perfect, hot and sunny with a good breeze, that kept you nice and cool while your skin got baked by the afternoon rays...the smile on everyone's face told the story, When the green flag dropped #6 Alan R. was left sitting at the line with a dead motor, and some bad luck !, when the checked flew Martin C. #7 took the win for the Modified class, followed by Julio A. #16, taking the win in the stock class Aaron M #32 took second, and then Mike C. #1 followed by the rest of the pack....Pipe mods were making a buzz.... john S. pipe's was the winner with his pipe breaking in two, not the tail pipe.... the expansion chamber.... Some head-light bikes showed up and took on the track, which was cool.,The girls took to the track between the moto's, next race if everyones up to it we'll run the lady's class. Thanks to Julio and Aaron for setting up the track....Remember August 8 Benicia 11:30 practice, 12:30 races.......Tell your friends..... ....Lets all have fun......See you there...CLICK HERE FOR SOME PHOTO's... Race #1 Photo's

June 28, 2004

.Let's go Racing.....Sunday July 18th...11:00 Practice 12:30 Race....
Dust off the pocketbike gas it up and head out to Benica. Sunday July 18th practice starts at 11:00am, races start at 12:30,Two moto motocross format, number of laps to be determined... Head east on HWY 80 over the benica bridge, stay to the right (HWY 80) take the bayshore exit at the stop sign turn left, at the next stop sign take a right, left at next stop sign, parking lot on the right.....Racing Classes, Stock.. 16 and under, 16 and over, 16 and over heavy. Modified 16 and under, 16 and over, 16 and over heavy. Prizes and awards will be given out after the races....Lets all have fun......See you there...CLICK HERE FOR THE FLYER...Race #1 Flyer

June 20, 2004

Practice Day,
We had a practice Saturday afternoon in Hayward. We set up a short windy road coarse and riders had a great time blazing thru the cones. The racing was fun, fast and safe...if you haven't had the chance to rub knees with a pack of guys going wide open.......YOU NEED TO.... Over all the event was a good time. July 10, the Superbikes will be at Laguna Seca, If you want to see the real thing, now is your chance. Our Next event will be July 17.....The details will be posted around July first...Tell your friends to get off the couch and come on out and take some hot laps....the more people that show up the more fun it is..Also let me know where you ride?????....We are always looking for more cool places to set up our cones....Keep your eyes open....

June 11, 2004

Our First Practice Day,
Our Local Practice Schedule is under development, We have a few riders interested in starting local practice areas we will be adding a link to this information soon. Please let us know if you are interested in going racing, what do you think about the rules, what's important to you, let us know? Click Here ? Please keep reading, this is our proposed set of rules nothing is final until the races start....so take a look and tell us what you think...WE WANT YOU TO COME RACE WITH US.....

May 20, 2004

Welcome, PocketbikeGP.com was created as a way for pocketbike racers to meet an organize pocket bike events. The plan at pocketbikeGP.com is to create a Pocket Bike Grand Prix Parking Lot Racing Series of races through out the San Francisco Bay Area with racing classes divided up by age, weight, and skill level in an effort to make it fun for every one. Looking for people to help organize groups in your area for practice.

FAQ about the Club...

PocketbikeGP.com is a club started to organize Outlaw Parking Lot Racing with classes based on Age, Weight, Skill level with Stock or Modified Pocketbike Equipment. PocketbikeGP.com will be the online source for promoting the Pocketbike Parking lot Grand Prix Events and maintaining the championship racer point system. The club is organized into little local groups that can practice together locally and then once or twice a month we will host regional style races that rotate city to city so everyone gets a home race. To find people to practice with near you click here Let's Go Ride Then a couple times a year we will host a national type of event with cool prizes.

Where do you plan on racing? We started out hosting races in parking lots after hours and in vacant lots. But we have grown too big, we now race inside the Solano County Fair Grounds, at Vallejo Speedway 2. We have ambulance service, restrooms, announcer, consession stand, parts dealers. Our track is approx. 600ft long by 175ft wide, our coarse is fast and challanging for the beginner to the the expert.
What does it take to race? A good attitude, A Helmet with Current Snell Rating or Dot Equilvient, Leather or Equilivent Motorcycle Riding Jacket and Pants, Gloves, Protective Shoes, and a Pocket bike Style Racer bike, SAFETY IS VERY IMPORTANT....
How do I know when there is a race ?.The next race info will be posted on the Main page at least two weeks before an event.
Always Wear Your Helmet
How do I get a racing number? They are first come first serve and are available with club membership. The top 10 numbers are based on points, and are awarded once a year.
What are the racing classes? Our Current rules are Beginner ANY BIKE, Ladies, Stock China Bike, rider under 150 lbs, Stock Med 151-210 lbs, Stock Heavy over 211 lbs. Mid size.SuperPocket Bike.Headlight Bike Class no weight limit. 4.2 Polini Class, Production Air Cooled bikes under 7hp. Open Unlimited...anything goes. & PRO Class. Based on your age as of Jan 1st 2004. Once we get enough entry's we will start novice and expert class too.
What are the rules, Stock Class you can do what ever you want but any one you beat in the race can claim your engine for $400.00, so do what ever you want but just remember you might have to sell it for $400.00. The pipe, the carb, and the clutch. If you don't sell your motor you will be disqualified. If you want to modify your engine race the open class.
The open class will not have a claim rule, and rules will be added as necessary for everyone's safety. "Open Class".

PocketbikeGP.com will start selling club memberships for $15./year It includes membership in the coolest club, your racing number for a year,a set of stickers, newsletter and other things to come. You are welcome to come race or practice any time but if you want to get points and awards you need to be a member. a racing number last one racing season. The first 10 numbers are reserved for point champions. first come firts served basis starting on (DATE TO BE DETERMINED). The racing classes are going to be split by age, weight, and skill level, stock or modified equipment. PocketbikeGP.com Racing Club. So spread the word..... More info coming soon

Riders Numbers and Point System...

The PocketbikeGP.com Championship Series will have 4 races in the 2004 Schedule. Racers that finish in the top 10 will receive Championship points all four races count towards the Championship Point Total with the champion being awarded the prestigeous #1 plate. The races will be 2 moto style format with the number of laps determined by the race marshal. The start will be side by side similar to motocross gate style start,with a road coarse layout marked with plastic cones. The racer with the lowest two moto point total will be the winner, in the event of a tie the person with the better second moto score will be the winner The classes will be split by age and skill level and for this championship series we will race a Stock Class with a $400 engine claim rule and a Modified Class and Open Pro Class, We will also have a heavy class too, I want to make sure that no one is left out, you show up we will fit you in.

Riders Numbers

#01... John Scott... Vallejo Ca.
#11... Vandor Alde... Fairfield Ca.
#13... Martin Cantiago... So San Francisco Ca.
#13x... Dustin Kappler... Benicia Ca.
#21... JR Dumalag... Hercules Ca.
#24... Hilario Gonzales... Vallejo Ca.
#29... Walter Velasco... Vallejo Ca.
#32... Mike Tarner... Vallejo Ca.
#42... Francis Tiu... Hercules Ca.
#46... Daniel Pacifico... Fairfield Ca.
#69... Edwin B. Bacal... Vallejo Ca.
#73... Elden Elmido... Suisun Ca.
#76... Don Ausmus... Sunnyvale Ca.
#80... Eli Caganap... Vallejo Ca.
#81... Marion Ostil... Hercules Ca.
#82... Adrien Pobre... Suisun Ca.
#420... Allen Rutter... Oakland Ca.
#??... Mike Suauno... Hercules Ca.
#??... Quincy... Oakland Ca.
#??... Martin Cabral... San Bruno Ca.
#??... Edwin Saliba... So.San Francisco Ca.
#??... Jeff Saliba... So.San Francisco Ca.

PocketbikeGP.com
Championship Point System.

Rules:
ALL CLASSES:
Clear and Easy to Read Numbers on Three Sides of your bike, if they score your bike wrong because you can't read your number it's your fault....
Must Ride Clean if you take someone out because you are stupid you will asked to leave...
Helmet at all times when on a bike...ALL TIMES.
Protective Jacket, Pants, Shoes, elbow, knee protection and Gloves required....USE YOUR HEAD WEAR PROTECTIVE GEAR
If a rider does not have proper protective gear they will asked to leave...There is no reason for not having proper protective gear.
Takes 3 riders to make a class..

Junior Class for Kids

Basic stock bike.... This class is for fun every one wins...
This class is intended for Young beginners, Bike Must be Safe...

Class One Light Weight rider under 150lbs:

Basic China Bike (Blata copy).
Any spark plug, clutch, pipe, carb and air cleaner...
Any tires, and rims. no cyclinder mods...
Any bodywork..To keep highly modified Engines out of this class Engine Claim rule $300...
Bike Must be Safe...

Class One Medium Weight rider over 150lbs under 210lbs:

Basic China Bike (Blata copy).
Any spark plug, pipe, carb, clutch, and air cleaner...
Any tires, and rims. no cyclinder mods...
Any bodywork..To keep highly modified Engines out of this class Engine Claim rule $300...
Bike Must be Safe...

Class One Heavy Weight rider over 210lbs:

Basic China Bike (Blata copy). Any spark plug, clutch, pipe, carb and air cleaner...
Any tires, and rims. no cyclinder mods...
Any bodywork..To keep highly modified Engines out of this class Engine Claim rule $300...
Bike Must be Safe...
Modified Class:
4.2 bikes, air cooled models must remain stock. Cag's with over $300 in engine mods, Highly modified Cags race here...

Production Class.
Air cooled bikes with over 5hp, more rules will be added as the group get bigger

Pro Open Class.
Any bike that won't fit above, no rules Open Pro Class Outlaw style, must be a pocketbike....

Super Pocketbike.
Any Headlight bike that won't fit above, no rules Open Pro Class Outlaw style,
once we get a big group we will split this class up.

Note: Rules will be enforced for all championship riders competing for the series prizes.... Applies to all age groups.

PocketbikeGP.com
Championship Point System.

1st...20 points
2nd...15
3rd...13
4th...10
5th...09
6th...08
7th...07
8th...06
9th...05
10th..01