HOT NEWS Archived Posts
Date 07-01-2009 to 12-31-2009 with the newest at the top of the page.
12-31-2009 NEW YEARS EVE
So today was not bad all things considered and we have the Ringing in of
2010 tonight. Our weather was somewhat bland today with not much wind, a
little sunshine but near freezing temps all day.
The New Year is upon us and we have to say 2010 will be another historic
year for BMX in Oklahoma. We hear in a short time Miami BMX will open. As we
have said we will open the New Sooner Pearl in 2010. In the short term the
outlook for 2010, no racing tomorrow.
One thing is sure Sooner Pearl will not race in January.
The next big race on the calendar now is Sooner Nationals. January 22 - 24
The 2010 Sooner National may prove to be different than any of the series so
far. Each year the track is awesome due to the generous arena. What will be
new for 2010?
Have a safe and Happy NEW YEAR. We look forward to seeing you in 2010.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE (405) 235-3602 Track phone has info on Practice and Races.12-30-2009 BIG MELT
The Christmas Eve blizzard really started to disappear today. Some back
streets are still bumpy but the main streets are now clear of snow and ice.
The Sun was out today late in the day that is what burned a lot of snow
away. It was almost nice with a south wind and well above freezing
temps.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 12-29-2009 YEAR END NEAR
This time of the year many take time away from work to spend with family and
friend. Some of us are lucky enough to have entire families present for
Christmas, Thanksgiving or the New Year. The year is soon closing a time to
look back at the last ten years and see what has happened in ABA BMX.
2000 - 2 ABA tracks in Oklahoma.
2001 - GRAND NATIONALS - One word HUGE.
2002 - Sooner Pearl under new management.
2003 - Yukon BMX opens.
2004 - 400 and 800 Point Weekends start at Yukon and Sooner Pearl.
2005 - Sooner National and GRANDS set new standards for Oklahoma BMX events.
2006 - Sooner National has double turn track. Work on New Sooner Pearl begins.
2007 - Sooner Pearl closes.
2008 - Sooner State BMX opens.
2009 - Sooner Pearl track built. 3 ABA tracks with 2 others opening soon.
In 2009 ABA helped to open 18 new tracks, the most in any year. In an
Economic Downturn our sport has grown and set records. It is becoming clear
2010 will be another big year for BMX in Oklahoma.
TOP OF PAGE 12-27-2009 CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY ENDS
It was another fine Holiday Weekend day. Well maybe still a little on the
cool side but nice none the less. Now that the Christmas Holiday is over
we have New Years coming soon then of course the Sooner National. Now less
than one month away will be this race and it will be big. As the second UCI
event the riders will be here to get an early start on the 2010 season.
Hey we made it to 36° today and the wind was way to below 10mph.
We have more snow in our forecast will we have a White New Years?
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 12-26-2009 CHRISTMAS DAY 2?
With Christmas Eve sort of interrupted by a blizzard, today turned to the
next best thing to Christmas Eve for many. Travels was much better on the
highways but the city streets. If you had been here you would know what we
are talking about on the streets.
We did however get above freezing today which helped thaw away some of the
8-14 inches of snow. There was however some ice around which really made
things pretty hairy driving with a 35mph wind and gusts over 60mph. Maybe
its a wonder many more did not see this coming and made it home safe and
sound for Christmas.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 12-25-2009 CHRISTMAS DAY
What a beautiful White Christmas Day. Today was a day to spend at home
because it was very difficult to go anywhere. With a record amount of snow
coming down yesterday and blizzard like conditions. Drifts of snow over the
tops of abandoned vehicles on local streets and Interstate Highways.
Merry Christmas
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 12-24-2009 CHRISTMAS EVE/BAD WEATHER
What a day it was today. A Christmas Eve most will remember the rest of
their life if living in Oklahoma City. Interstate Highways closed. Heavy
snowfall, whiteout conditions. Multiple vehicle accidents, trucks blown of
the highway. A that is only the start. Many stores did not see those last
minute shoppers. The driving was brutal. Rain started about 4am, turned to
sleet about 8am. By 9am there was about an inch of snow, by 11am there was
3 inches. As the sun set we had 24°, wind from the north at 39mph and it
looks like the snow is about to stop falling. It seems like we will have a
White Christmas in Oklahoma City.
Merry Christmas
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 12-23-2009 NOT BAD FOR WINTERS THIRD DAY
For a December day it was all right as far as the weather was. A mild
morning starting off at 42° we then made it to 55° for our high. Not
bad considering what we have in store for the Christmas Holiday weekend.
Two days till Christmas, have all your shopping done? We hope so. All of us
at Sooner Pearl, OKBMXPA and okbmx.com would like to wish everyone a very
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. As visions of sugar plums dance in your
head dream this Christmas of a present you will get soon.
Soon the new Sooner Pearl will open, and not a minute to soon.
Be safe, have fun.
We will see you in Twenty Ten.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 12-22-2009 BAD INCIDENT
Today we are getting of the BMX track and on to help a BMX family. Last
night in Eatonville, Washington 2 Pierce County sheriff's were shot at a
residence. Sheriff's Sgt. Nick Hausner, 43, and Deputy Kent Mundell, 44,
were shot while responding to the domestic disturbance call at the residence.
Kent Mundell has two young BMX racers who race in the Seattle area. Kent
was in critical condition with life-threatening wounds at Harborview Medical
Center in Seattle.
Please this Christmas Holiday pray for the Mundell Family.
White Christmas anyone???
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 12-21-2009 NOT BAD FOR WINTERS FIRST DAY
It was a little on the windy side but it was again a very nice day. A better
since it was the first day of Winter. After a morning low of 22° we
climbed up to a warm 64° for our high of the day. The wind was 11-22mph
from the south and that south wind blew in a very mild day. It has been 19
days since we had any moisture. It is dry here again.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 12-20-2009 NICE DAY
Today was a nice day, our high today was 60°, our morning low was
23°. The morning was a little crisp today but as the day moved along it
turned to a really nice day. It looks like we will have another nice day
tomorrow before the rain moves in on Tuesday. If we get any frozen stuff it
looks like Wednesday evening since we will stay above freezing tomorrow till
Wednesday evening.
White Christmas anyone???
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 12-19-2009 NOT BAD FOR SATURDAY
It was a little overcast early this morning more like a haze than clouds but
in the end the sun came out and we did warm up a little. Early this morning
pur low was 34° and we climbed up to 42° for our high of the day.
The wind was 10-24mph from the north, if you could get out of the wind it
was not to bad.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 12-18-2009 NOT BAD FOR OKLAHOMA
Today was again a nice day and it was warm enough to roll down the window
and drive with some fresh air blowing in. We did have a nice brisk north
wind at about 13mph but the sunshine and warm temp made us forget the cold
for just one more day. Our high today was 58°, our morning low was
27°.
The weather forecast is for about 10° cooler highs for the weekend but
still not bad for this time of year. Today is 15 days since we have had any
moisture falling so things are getting a little dry. We do have rain/ice/snow
in the forecast for mid week next week.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 12-17-2009 RELAYING MESSAGE
It was just a short message to all about several things.
Without further ado here is a link to the
message.
Our high today was 58°, our morning low was 17°. The wind was about
the same as yesterday at about 9mph. Clear and sunny it was pretty nice for
mid December.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 12-16-2009 WARMER TODAY
So we did have a little of a warmup in store for us today. After getting
down to 17° this morning it warmer all the way up to 53° for our
afternoon high. They are saying it will be as cold tonight as it was this
morning but it should warm up a little tomorrow. After 17° this morning
the afternoon seemed more like short sleeve weather.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 12-15-2009 COLD ALL DAY
The weather was again more like Winter today than yesterday or the day
before. After hitting 70° last Saturday and 54° on Sunday it was
much different today with our high of only 35°. Again the wind stayed
up over 15mph which made it seems a little colder than it was but hey it is
almost Winter (December 21st) but you could not tell it today. We will have
much colder overnight temps for the next few days but the highs will get
back to the 50s (we hope) tomorrow according to the weather forecast.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE (405) 235-3602 Track phone has info on Practice and Races.12-14-2009 OK, SO WE GOT IT WRONG
After we had come out and mentioned Dennison Smith the other day and his
win at GRANDS we got word we were incorrect in our statement. It seems the
first A PRO to win GRANDS from Oklahoma was none other than District OK02
rider Shane Vincent. Five years ago Shane made history for our state.
Still not so bad. Oklahoma has 2 A PRO GRANDS Champions. Not many states
have 2 of these Champs since there has only been 32 GRAND Nationals. Thats
just a good thing for our State.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 12-13-2009 BEAUTIFUL DAY
What a little time and so wind can do to change the weather. Today was a
nice day by any standards. Sunshine and 70° today was all it took to
make a big change. Even this morning was mild compared to the last few cold
days, 25° was our morning low.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 12-12-2009 INFECTION
Geez, one would think surfing the internet is a half way safe thing to do
right. Not for some. A lot of work and time was spent today cleaning up the
riff-raff from a not so nice group of people. All it takes is one quick
click of the mouse and splat, there goes the computer! Now 28 Trojans a
couple virus' and a computer which is a boat anchor. With a few scans and
some tlc most of the time things can be back to normal. We were lucky this
time.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 12-11-2009 RACE SEASON END IS NEAR
The calendar is coming to an end and that means the end of the 2009 race
season is near. With only this weekend, Monday and Tuesday left of this
season it is time to get in that last race and get the Christmas presents
wrapped.
OK so the bottom dropped this morning. Our low this morning was 11°. We
think that is all the cold weather we want for a while. For the rest of the
it could not get much colder so we warmed up to a respectable 39°. We
did get a little south wind today which helped warm things up.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 12-10-2009 PAPERWORK, PAPERWORK
For a track that is not in operation there sure seems to be a lot of
paperwork. Most of the evening was spent making more paperwork. Glad that is
over for now anyway.
Not real warm today and we got down to 14° early this morning. Things
did not get much better but we made it above freezing to a balmy 35°.
At least the wind was near calm, by far the lowest winds we have had in some
time at just of 4mph average.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE (405) 235-3602 Track phone has info on Practice and Races.12-09-2009 OK, SO ITS ONLY A FIRST
There a people talking about the 2009 GRANDS. Many went to race, many failed
to qualify. Some broke bones, some broke bikes. Then there are the ones who
got to race Finals on Sunday. The qualifing was intense racing at its best.
The Final motos were far more than intense.
Then came a First. Must we repeat. None before him have. Dennison Smith,
one of our local PRO racers won GRANDS as a PRO.
Need we say more.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 12-08-2009 DRYING OUT
We may be drying out but we are also getting colder and colder. It did very
briefly make it to 41° today, it was a short lived high. Our morning low
was 25° and it was lower as the sun set. It looks like we will loose
the bottom tomorrow night with near single digit lows. Most all of the first
Winter Storm of 2009 missed Oklahoma City. Do we have more to come?
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 12-07-2009 NOT LIKE YESTERDAY
Most of the day we were below freezing. The rain started early this morning
and lasted a good part of the day. Not much moisture fell, there was little
ice. All the ice was gone when the sun came through the clouds and then it
started to cool down again. The moisture was gone well before the freezing
started later in the day. Its going to be cold tonight!
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 12-06-2009 LIKE YESTERDAY
This day was almost a repeat of yesterday with a cool morning low of only
37° and we made it to a nice 47° for a high. The sun was out most of
of the day but we had thin clouds with heavier clouds moving in tonight. The
weather shows a small chance of moisture but not till Monday night and into
the day Tuesday.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 12-05-2009 GOOD FOR WINTER
The wind came back today and like yesterday if you could stay in the
sunshine it was not bad outside. The south wind drove in some warmer winds
and we made it to a high of 48° after a low of 19° this morning.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE (405) 235-3602 Track phone has info on Practice and Races.12-04-2009 MORE COLD AND CLOUDY
The weather did not change much today from yesterday however it was a little
colder for the start of the day this morning. We got a good freeze today
with a morning low of 24° and not going up much from there. Our high
was 37° and we had a little wind. The lack of wind almost made it nice
if you could stay in the sunshine, what sunshine we had today.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 12-03-2009 COLD AND CLOUDY
It was not one to write home about, today that is. It was cloudy most of the
day. We made it to a high of only 37° after a low of 27° early this
morning. It may be colder late tonight than this morning. At least we did
not have much wind till late in the afternoon. Heck it is snowing in El Paso
so it is not to bad here.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 12-02-2009 RAIN AND COLD
So things are not looking good today. It started raining late yesterday and
we got over a quarter inch of rain so far. To add to that it is getting
colder tonight. A light freeze tonight. Looks like we may have a cold
weekend ahead.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 12-01-2009 LAST GRANDS
The year is coming to an end, the racing year anyway. Just think soon we
will have new tracks to race. Miami BMX will be opening soon. What is coming
in 2010 will be more BMX history in Oklahoma. Think about this our state
has had 2 new tracks open in 2 years. BMX is forging ahead, Better look out.
The 2010 GRANDS are only a year away. We have it good...
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE (405) 235-3602 Track phone has info on Practice and Races.11-30-2009 BLUE JEANS BAN?
A ban on wearing jeans to race BMX? Come on people.
From someone who attended the ABA Track Operator meeting at GRANDS I can
tell you there was no talking about this. After all Track Operators attend
this meeting to see what is ahead and we have some interesting things ahead.
How about the races?
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE (405) 235-3602 Track phone has info on Practice and Races.11-29-2009 GRANDS A PRO TITLE
The year 2009 will be remembered by many as a year of hard work which paid
off in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Today was a good example for a new A PRO racer from
right here in Oklahoma. Congratulations are in order to Dennison Smith for
winning in A PRO class. Dennison has just turned A PRO and this win was a
good show and a great race.
2009 GRANDS!
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 11-28-2009 GRANDS RACING HAS BEGUN
Today was the first day of GRANDS and it was like no other. With the sickest
ABA National track in a long time it was a little old with a lot of new.
With 3 different courses to ride it was a flowing mass of track to say the
least. The racing on Friday showed it was a fast track.
GRANDS!
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 11-27-2009 ROC, NAG 5, PRO SPECTACULAR
The racing got off the a very healthy fast start today and it looks like
that will be the norm for this weekend. Since there are few pictures of the
track so far we will put in a link from
ababmx.com
and their pictures before the track was finished
2009 GRANDS track.
Once again the word is correct, this is 'The Greatest Race on Earth'.
GRANDS ahead!
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 11-26-2009 BIG PRACTICE
Well the time is upon us and today we have a short time to get in a little
practice before the racing starts. From the looks of this sick track 2009
will go down as a banner year with one great GRAND final National race, What
a way to end the year with a track that is by far something we have not seen
before. One you almost have to see to believe.
GOOD LUCK to all who venture to Tulsa to race and have fun!
GRANDS ahead!
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 11-25-2009 TIME TO TRAVEL
It has come to the time all ABA racers look forward to each year, time to
travel to Tulsa, Oklahoma for GRANDS. Advertised as 'The Greatest Race on
Earth' is a mouthful in our sport. The one race WE all want to attend and
win. To those would will travel have a safe trip and we will see you there!
GRANDS ahead!
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE (405) 235-3602 Track phone has info on Practice and Races.11-24-2009 2 DAYS
2 days...
Tulsa, Oklahoma
'The Greatest Race on Earth' is knocking at our door. What will the track be
be like this year? It will be no small bit of work to build a track that
could top the track in 2008. One thing is sure the track will be one which
many will talk about for a long time.
So far this is all we can find as far a pictures go of this years track
2009 GRANDS track.
GRANDS ahead!
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 11-23-2009 HOLIDAY SEASON IS UPON US
Only 4 more days till what? Thanksgiving, but wait what about our racing?
Tulsa, Oklahoma
The best things happen in Tulsa on Thanksgiving weekend. We have fun with
family and friends and we get to race HARD!
The Final Double Point race before GRANDS at
Sand Springs BMX.
Not only a Double Point race but a Redman Clinic before races. Last chance
to get ready!
Our high today was only 63°, our morning low of 41°. Didn't you see it coming? GRANDS ahead!
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE (405) 235-3602 Track phone has info on Practice and Races.11-22-2009 WORK DAY
Today was just plain nice. A great day to be outside working on those Winter
chores we all have each year. This weather, it was something to talk about
today. Little wind and 63°, not a cloud in the sky till late in the day.
Nice. We had a morning low of 45°. GRANDS ahead!
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 11-21-2009 WORK DAY
Todays work was not related to the race track. Many other projects have been
waiting for attentions and they will get it this weekend. As that work got
started we are all working to get ready for GRANDS next week. 'T' town is
just up the road and there is a big event ahead.
We only made it to 59° today, our morning low of 48°. The wind
was again low today so it was really nice for this time of year. GRANDS ahead!
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 11-20-2009 WORK DAY
We did not get an early start today but we did get some work done. Not that
any of our work is unimportant but today was a day we have been working to
for a long time.
Our weather was cooler today with a high of only 58°, after a morning
low of 42°. The wind stayed a little lower today whch almost made it
feel like yesterday, weather wise.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE (405) 235-3602 Track phone has info on Practice and Races.11-19-2009 WEATHER
It was another pretty nice day today The wind was up a little today but it
was not bad. Our high was 68° and our overnight low was 27°. By far
the coldest moring this Winter. Warm daytime weather is out the window for a
few days as we have a cooldown coming and a slight chance for rain in the
next 3 days, then warm again. That is Oklahoma weather.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 11-18-2009 TIME
One week...
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Need we say more? It is about to begin. What ABA riders have worked for this
year. The Final races of the year. So what are we talking about?
The Final Double Point race before GRANDS at
Sand Springs BMX.
Not only a Double Point race but a Redman Clinic before races. Last chance
to get ready!
Our high today was only 60°, our morning low of 37°. The weather is
only a small item today. What are we talking about? Things are on the move,
changes are ahead. What will the GRANDS and the end of 2009 have for us?
Don't you see it coming?
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 11-17-2009 COLD AHEAD
Today the temperature goes up a little to 51° after a morning low of
39°. The wind slowed a notch only 14-25mph but it came from the north
and that made it feel colder. It was an evening when the cold crept in as
the clouds moved out. A spot of cold has moved in.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 11-16-2009 GONE IS THE RAIN
What, the rain came as fast as the wind and now it is gone. Looks like our
string of dry days will recycle again. One day and counting.
The temps for today was another story. A little cooler than yesterday. We
made it to 44° only 2 degrees above our morning low of 42°. The wind
stayed up today only 19-29mph. It was cool with all that wind and it was
overcast most of the day.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 11-15-2009 RAIN TODAY
Not early today but this morning we did start getting rain. A good slow rain
which will soak in nicely. It was about time for some moisture. The rain
moved by pretty fast and after a few hours it was down to a very light
drizzle. Even as the sun went down there was a light drizzle falling.
Our high today was only 55°, that was not much of a warm up from our
morning low of 51°.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE (405) 235-3602 Track phone has info on Practice and Races.11-14-2009 16 DAYS-NO RAIN
Not much change today as far as the temperature goes. It was cooler, our
high was 60° and the clouds moved in very late in the day, Thin clouds
which had not rain. It looks like the rain will move in tomorrow. We had an
overnight low of 54° so things didn't change much today. We did lose a
little wind today which made it OK for this time of year.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 11-13-2009 WINDY AND COOLER
This weather is just crazy. Up and down, day to day. A different story each
day. It was another windy day which started out coll with a morning low of
48° then we had a high 69°. The wind built its way up during the day
until after sundown when things calmed down a little. We are to have a cold
front move in tomorrow which will drop our temperature and more than likely
will bring more wind.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 11-12-2009 WARM AND WINDY
It was not to last long, the wind was back again today. Yesterday out wind
was 3-13mph, today was 14-22mph. So it was dry again today and we had a high
of 71° which was not to bad. Our morning low of 50° still not to bad
for this time of the year. The wind was another story.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 11-11-2009 WHAT WIND?
It may have been just another nice day today but it was not like many we
have this time of year. Without a cloud in the sky and almost no wind it
was another beautiful day. Making it to 68° today after a mild low of
53° early this morning. WOW.
We do have rain in the forecast but as it stands now that is timed for the
weekend and late weekend at that. We will see but things are getting dry
here again and cold weather is not si far away.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 11-10-2009 12 DAYS AND COUNTING
Not only has this month been dry it has been 12 days since we have had any
moisture. We are looking at another string of 70° plus days. Today
broke the 70s but not the dry weather. It was a nivce day with a high of
only 62°, that was only 7° above our low this morning. The wind was
down low again today which made it really nice.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE (405) 235-3602 Track phone has info on Practice and Races.11-09-2009 GREAT DAY
Back up today our high was 77° with almost no clouds and the wind was
low as well. This mornig was damp and foggy with a little drizzle but again
no rain. Our overnight low was 54° which hardly shows the season.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 11-08-2009 NO RAIN
Another 'rain forecast' day which turned out to be a dry day. A somewhat
nice day if not for the clouds, at least the winds backed down a notch.
We had a high today of 73° after a morning low of 54°. All things
being equal a nice day unless you wanted rain.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 11-07-2009 MISSED OUT
The weekend is upon us and the forecast for rain is still here but there
has been no rain at all. Today made 9 days since we have had any moisture
which is not usual for this time of the year. The weather has been nice we
get up to 77° after a morning low of 53°. The wind was brutal today
so maybe we have some weather moving in here. If these winds stay up the
weather will be gone soon as it gets here.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 11-06-2009 WARM AND WINDY
Today was the 6th day we have been above 70° and we are to be like that
for several more days. It was 76° today after a low of 53°. The
winds came back into high mode again today. Take away the wind and we had
another beautiful day, we have a couple more ahead. Nice weather for Fall.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 11-05-2009 ANOTHER NICE DAY
It was so nice today, it was 74° with almost no clouds and the wind was
low again which was a good thing. It stayed warm after the low of 48°.
It could not have been a much nicer day with clear skies and a near full
moon to great us this morning.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE (405) 235-3602 Track phone has info on Practice and Races.11-04-2009 VERY NICE DAY
The weather was just plain great today with little wind and almost no
clouds all day. We had a high of 73° after a low of 43°. The winds
again were low so it was a very nice Fall day.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 11-03-2009 ANOTHER NICE DAY
So the string of nice days have come back for a while this month. As the
trees have started to change to Fall colors we are to have a run of very
nice days to look forward to. Also no rain is in the forecast for the week.
We watched it get to 70° after a morning low of 45°.
We had a chance to get a little work in today. There has been a change in
the construction of the new track. We still have a lot of work ahead but
things are changing for the future.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 11-02-2009 REAL NICE DAY
It was 74° today, another of this string of great days for the Fall
season. Our low was 44° this morning and from there it just got better
The wind was low again today and that made things all the better. Did we say
it was nice today?
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 11-01-2009 WARMER AND LESS WIND
Since we did not have time to work today at the track we were just to busy
with other work and watching BMX on G0211.com. Now most of the year we have
been much to hard at work to sit and watch racing but today was one we
needed to see. Today was the start of something which has been in the works
for so time now. Some of you may know Dennison Smith, a local rider who has
been working to make a name for himself in BMX. Well today Dennison added a
new item to that name today, PRO. Watch out he is coming your way.
High today was 74°, low was 38°. The wind was low for a change today.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE (405) 235-3602 Track phone has info on Practice and Races.10-31-2009 WARM WITH LESS WIND
What a change from yesterday it was 71° today, our morning low was
42°. Not only was the temperature up but the wind was almost gone for
most of the day which meant we had a great one. It was a little cool
yesterday but not today and we have several nice days ahead if you believe
the weather forecast. Who said something about an Indian Summer?
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 10-30-2009 ONE MONTH
A mear month from now will be the beginning of the end, the end of the 2009
BMX race season that is. It seems like just a few days ago we were in Tulsa
watching the 2008 GRANDS! This year has just gone by so fast and now we have
November knocking at our door. The time to start getting ready has already
come and gone. You must be ready now.
A place to stay.
A ride to the race.
The Double Point Pre-Pre race at Sand Springs BMX (10-25) Signups 6-7:30pm
Bring a coat and sunscreen.
Be ready for fun.
It was 56° today, our low was 44°. The wind was a little lower today.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE (405) 235-3602 Track phone has info on Practice and Races.10-29-2009 WINDY
So today we had our high for the day at the end of the day, it was 66°
at midnight and our low was 4am this morning a 49°. The winds came back
in a big way today, we had over 20mph most of the day and did proceed the
rain which will move in about 2am Thursday morning.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 10-28-2009 WINDY AND COOL, 2010 NATIONAL SCHEDULE
So today we had our high for the day at the end of the day, it was 66°
at midnight and our low was 4am this morning a 49°. The winds came back
in a big way today, we had over 20mph most of the day and did proceed the
rain which will move in about 2am Thursday morning.
ABA announced the 2010 National Schedule today, visit ababmx.com for the
lastest info. We will have it on our site soon.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 10-27-2009 COOL AND WINDY
Well we only made it to 63°, just a little warmer than yesterday and a
we had a low of only 44°. Our wind was high again today with 14-25mph
and a high gust of 33mph. We did have clouds moving in again today but no
rain was to be had. Most of the clouds were very high but we do have rain
ahead.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 10-26-2009 COOLER TODAY
Once again we had more cool weather with a high of only 58° after a low
of only 52°. The winds stayed up again today and we have more weather
in the forecast this week. Rain is forecast for Thursday and a slight chance
on Friday.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 10-25-2009 WINDY AGAIN
The wind came back today and cooled us off a few degrees today. Even though
we only made it to 65° from a low overnight of 37°, which was the
new lowest overnight for the Fall. As said the wind came back and was up
to 12-30mph with some gusts up to near 40mph. We also had a very light
misty shower early this morning but nothing to really be concerned about.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE (405) 235-3602 Track phone has info on Practice and Races.10-24-2009 NICE WARM DAY
With a good timed warmup we had a great day of weather today. Our high
72° after an over night low of 39°. The wind did slow down a little
today with 10-24mph with a gust to 31mph.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 10-23-2009 COOL AND WINDY AGAIN
Again with the 57 which was only our high today after a low of 43°
early this morning. We also had the winds today but we lost a few mph, it
was down about 5mph over yesterday. We had many clouds again today but
they just raced overhead and left no rain for us. Even though the rain
was not here today the cooler weather did not help much with drying things
out. That may change tomorrow as our forecast is warmer but with less wind.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 10-22-2009 COOL AND WINDY
Once again we had 57 in the news today. That again was our temperature for
the day. We had more of the 15-30mph winds again today and it looked like we
might get more rain but of the rain has blown by us today. We did however
have a few very light showers early this morning. Now we have a
warm up ahead and a few dry days to go with the warmer temps.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 10-21-2009 RAIN!
So the wind did bring something and it was rain. The winds didn't dead down
much but our high was down to only 65°. We had rain most all day, not
so much hard rain but most all day we had showers moving across the city.
We got just a shade under 3/4 inch of rain today. Just when things had
really dried out from our last rain.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 10-20-2009 WARM AND WINDY
Now it seems there was more wind and warmer weather today. After all was
said and done we made it to 78° after an over night low of 54°.
Now on the BMX NEWs today it seems that Sooner State BMX has closed for the
remainder of the 2009 race season. We are looking ahead to watching the
rebuild there and the building of Miami BMX.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE (405) 235-3602 Track phone has info on Practice and Races.10-19-2009 WARMER WITH WIND
What a day it was with something of a warm up and a step up in the wind.
Our high temperature for today was 76° up from a new low for this month
of 38° early this morning. But all the wind was another story, our winds
were 20-30mph with gusts to 40mph. It looks like something is moving in
as far as the weather goes. Whatever it is it is moving fast!
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 10-18-2009 VERY NICE WEATHER
So the winds just started gearing up yesterday, today we came back with a
little more force. Just 14 to 24mph with gusts up to only 36mph. That is
enough wind to blow in some cooler air and get the moisture away from here.
We did make it to 70° and we will get cold tonight, maybe the coldest
this month. Time to see your breath in the evening air?
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 10-17-2009 NICE WEATHER
It was a nice day even though it was a little cooler than yesterday. We only
made it to 62° after falling to 43° this morning. We did have a tad
bit more wind today and it looks like the winds are here to stay for a few
days. With the winds we dried out fast. We are forecast to get a little
warmer tomorrow but down close to freezing tomorrow night. Ready for a freeze?
TOP OF PAGE 10-16-2009 END OF AN ERA
It has not been something that a lot of people did not see coming. There
had been talk for a time then most got word of what was happening. It is the
date someone will close a chapter of their life, a chapter which will be
remembered for many years to come. Enough of the words.
Today we say goodbye to Dayna Brown and family. Most around here know this
fine BMX Family. Time to move on. We will not forget.
To the new management of Emery Park BMX we wish you good fortune. There will
be days. Those will pass and a new era will begin in Wichita.
Did we miss something?.
TOP OF PAGE 10-15-2009 NO RAIN AHEAD
Our weather has changed and now we are to have about a week without rain. Is
it luck or are we just living right. Today it was a little warmer than
yesterday, our high for the day was 62° after falling to 49° early
this morning.
Now on the BMX forecast for the upcoming weekend it seems we have a few
options on hand to pick from. If we are lucky we will have more in the near
future.
TOP OF PAGE (405) 235-3602 Track phone has info on Practice and Races.10-14-2009 57
What is the talk about and what about 57. Talking of cars, 57 was a historic
year. Many new innovations for the automobile in '57'. We are not talking
about automoblies we are talking weather. Our temperature for yesterday was
57°, from beginning to end!
On the new tidbits of news.
Miami BMX has updated their web site. Some may wonder why this is 'news',
it is news because they now have Vintage BMX racing photos, check out what
racing was like in the mid 1980's.
Miami BMX Vintage.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 10-13-2009 OFF TOPIC
Now that we have a little attention there are several things you need to
know.
Fall is upon us. The GRANDS are approaching with only a
handfull of weeks to prepare.
A new BMX bike shop is opening here in OKC.
Projektsik1 BMX is
getting a little momentum and word has it there is much more ahead.
Another new bike shop is opening here in Pauls Valley,
although not only catering to the BMX crowd. Visit them for the latest news,
Valley Bike Shop.
Is there a rumor of MORE BMX TRACKS in Oklahoma? Talk is we
may have more than one new track opening ahead. A building of tracks during
our worst economic downturn in history, that is saying a lot for our state.
Did we miss something?.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 10-12-2009 MIAMI BMX
More news is coming out from Miami BMX. An update dated today has info on
more dirt and Track Work Days. It is nice to hear there is progress there
and we are looking forward to see that progress soon.
Our high was 60° after an overnight of 39°, again the lowest for
this Fall. We did not have as much wind today but again we had cloudy
skies so the drying slowed due to the weather. We also had drizzle this
morning which didn't help with drying.
TOP OF PAGE 10-11-2009 ANOTHER COOL-DRY DAY
To be honest we did get rain today but it was a misty hase this morning and
that was gone well before noon. It was possible to see blue sky today but
we did have clouds around most of the day. Our high of 50° after an
overnight low of 40°, this is the lowest we have been this Fall.
TOP OF PAGE 10-10-2009 MORE RAIN?
We did manage to make it today without rain, it sure looked like it could
race any minute. Cloudy most of the day although it was a little warmer
than yesterday. We had a high of 59° with an overnight of 44° and
the winds stayed up again today. Not a day to work on a track!
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE (405) 235-3602 Track phone has info on Practice and Races.10-09-2009 MORE RAIN
The day was a total wash so to speak. We got over just over a trace of rain
today. Our high of 51° was after a low of 49°. This was a on and
off drizzle most all day along with a lot of wind. We have cool damp weather
ahead for the weekend.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 10-08-2009 RAIN
We did get rain and it hung around most all day. A lot of it was moderate
showers with some light rain and some very heavy hard rain mixed in just to
keep things washed off and the storm drains cleared. One thing today was
the drivers on the road. Some drove like they had never seen rain before.
What a way to spend time watching others drive.
TOP OF PAGE 10-07-2009 RAIN?
More rain was around today but most skimmed the southeast sides of town and
missed most of us until late in the day. It was a litle cooler today with a
high of 64° with a low this morning of 53°. It looks like we will
have rain tomorrow. Our rain changes have increased to 100% for tomorrow.
TOP OF PAGE 10-06-2009 DAMP AND CLOUDY
From the start this morning it was damp and cloudy. Things did clear for a
while until a front moved through and cooled us down. Back again were the
clouds and shifting wind directions. We did have a very few spotty showers
today but nothing much to write about.
Our high today was only 68° after a low this moring of 54°.
TOP OF PAGE 10-05-2009 SAD DAY
Most BMX familes here in the central part of the US had never had the
pleasure of getting to know Mike Raich. Another BMX family member who has
passed to the Great Track in the Sky. Mike was a very well known Track
Operator in the NW part of the States. Mike was a true volunteer who worked
and played BMX for many years. As one said:
There is not a track in Western WA that Mike did not help & support. He
had ran most of them at one time are another. Mike was not only a Great T.O.
but also a great Friend & teacher. This is a great loss for all of BMX. Mike Raich, RIP
TOP OF PAGE (405) 235-3602 Track phone has info on Practice and Races.10-04-2009 RAIN TODAY
The day started out with rain, shortly before midnight this morning was
when it started. Only 10 hours of light rain which will soak in the ground
and keep things green for another couple weeks. The grass will continue for
some time ahead.
We have more rain in the forecast. Our high today was only 4 degrees above
the low of this moring, we made it to 59°. Our winds were 8-16mph. Ron Ryan, RIP
TOP OF PAGE 10-03-2009 RAIN?
The cool weather of Fall is around us, With that in mind we have our second
rainy season ahead. Today was no exception. After only making it to 73°
for the high and after an over night low of 41° the dry part changed
later in the night. It was a nice day with some wind and cloudy setting in
later in the afternoon. Watching the weather it looked like the rain was to
sweep just south of town then the storm expanded to the northwest is cover
the city area.
TOP OF PAGE 10-02-2009 NO NEWS IS GOOD NEWS
No news today. Things were quiet. The weather was cool the wind layed down
to only 6mph. Is was a great day. Our high was 72° today after dropping
over night to 55°. So there was nothing new today.
What is going on in Miami?
TOP OF PAGE 10-01-2009 RAIN AHEAD?
The weather today looked like we were in for some changes, big changes but
everything moved to the southeast of the city. Just knocking on Norman the
storms stayed many miles from the city area. We had a high of 83° after
a low of 53° which is about normal for this time of year. The wind was
up again today with an average speed a little over 18mph. Nice weather
as long as the rain stays away.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 09-30-2009 WINDY
Another upward trend in the temps, we made it to 81° today after
dropping to 48° over night. It was dry today and it got even drier
because of the wind today, our average today was just over 17mph with gusts
to 37mph.
TOP OF PAGE (405) 235-3602 Track phone has info on Practice and Races.09-29-2009 3 MONTHS LEFT TILL 2010
Another cool day was on tap today with a high of only 76° and a low of
55°. Things are really looking more like Fall, we may not have much of
an Indian Summer this year. What if things cool off early this year? How
would snow a GRANDS be? You do remember the GRANDS are just around the
corner, right?
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 09-28-2009 COOL AND DRY
Now that was a cool off from yesterday we only made it to a measly 74°
today after dropping 35° over night from high of 97°. You guessed
it if you said our weather forecast has changed, seems like an everyday
thing in this area of the country. The rain ahead has been moved to Thursday
from Friday but the chances are still high. It looks like the grass will be
continuing the grow for a little longer yet this year.
TOP OF PAGE 09-27-2009 ONLY 97° TODAY
The cool weather did go away for a short time and we made a run for the
century mark today. Only making it to 97° was just short of tying a
record high for this date. Now that the weather has us all hot and bothered
we are beginning to hear about rain later this week. The percentages are
up there so we may just get some Friday (if you read the forecast).
TOP OF PAGE 09-26-2009 HIGH AND DRY
Well things warmed up a bit today and the skies cleared as well. Our high
for the day was 83°, we had a low of 49°. What a roller coaster ride
the weather has been the last few weeks. Tomorrow is to be even warmer, the
good thing is no rain for now. This only means Fall is really upon us.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 09-25-2009 TINY BIT OF RAIN
For the most part it was a dry day but there were some showers around. Most
of the rain missed the city area, to the southeast of town. It was a nice
day with a high of 78° after a cool lower night of 50°. The weather
for our upcoming weekend is looking like warm and dry.
A few riders from the city area will be making the trip north to the 2009
Reline Cup Central Final at St. Peters BMX. Good luck to you. We certainly
hope the weather is better this year than 2008.
TOP OF PAGE (405) 235-3602 Track phone has info on Practice and Races.09-24-2009 COOL DRY DAY
It was dry today but there was rain around just not in the city area. We had
a mostly cloudy day, damp in the morning and more so later in the day. Our
high was 69° after a low of 48°. For a time it looked as if we were
to get some rain but it just ran out of gas south and west of the city. The Redline Cup is upon us!
For those who are marking the trip to St. Peters again this year we hope you
have a safe and fun trip, race hard. Have a safe trip home.
TOP OF PAGE 09-23-2009 COOL DAY
More cool weather today with a high of only 70° and a low of 48°
which is cool for this time of the year. At least 12° below normal.
Is Fall on our doorstep? Maybe we will have a short Summer and things will
cool the rest of the year. We doubt it!
A $500 reward is being offered to anyone helping us find who stole all the
red iron for our future building at the track. It looks like it will be a
lomg time until we have a building now. Oklahoma City Police have been
notified and a case number issued.
TOP OF PAGE 09-22-2009 LITTLE RAIN
We had a little rain very early today and is was again scattered showers. We
got less than 1/10th of an inch this time so more on knocking down the dust
today. It was very cool today with a high of only 69° after a low of
53°. It was overcast most of the day but the re was no rain to be had.
TOP OF PAGE 09-21-2009 RAIN
Again with the rain thing but most of it was scattered showers so not
everyone got rain. We only got about a quater inch of rain so it was enough
to settle down the dust. Things did turn cooler when the front moved across
the state but we made it to 84° again today before the rain. It looked
like more rain was ther but it was not coming down.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 09-20-2009 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
What a day for a State Championship Race, it was warm with patchy clouds and
the winds stayed low. The racing was hot but we only made it to 84° so
it was really nice for racing.
Congratulations to all our NEW Oklahoma State Champions!
The Redline Cup is upon us next weekend. Have a safe trip and bring home a
huge trophy!
TOP OF PAGE (405) 235-3602 Track phone has info on Practice and Races.09-19-2009 SOME RAIN
Today was another day of rain but it looks like most of the rain fell to
south and east of town. There has been no word from Yukon BMX, this should
indicate the Championship Final is on for tomorrow. Good luck to all riders competing for a State Championship!
Our forecast shows no rain for the next couple of days. We had a high today
of 77° after an over night low of 60°.
after coming out of the east for the last 4 days. Weather change is ahead.
TOP OF PAGE 09-18-2009 NO RAIN TODAY
A very muggy and cloudy day. We did not get rain today which was a blessing
since we have had over 3 inches of rain in the last 10 days, Things are
beginning to get soaked. What a change since the first week of the month we
had no rain at all.
A $500 reward is being offered to anyone helping us find who stole all the
red iron for our future building at the track. It looks like it will be a
lomg time until we have a building now. Oklahoma City Police have been
notified and a case number issued.
TOP OF PAGE 09-17-2009 MORE RAIN
At midnight today we had clearing skies after getting much more rain today.
In the last 24 hours the unofficial NWS data shows we have had 1.42 inches
of rain. We do have showers in the area but these are very very light
showers and most of that rain will not make it to the ground. We do have
a chance of more rain till Saturday afternoon if you look at the current
forecast.
We had a high today of 77° today after a low of 64° overnight. Our
winds have changed direction now and are coming mostly out of the north
after coming out of the east for the last 4 days. Weather change is ahead.
TOP OF PAGE 09-16-2009 LATE RAIN
Once again we had rain move into town late in the day and we had rain
coming down shortly before sundown. Showers are forecast for every day till
Sunday. Some may question if races will be run this coming weekend. We will
have to wait to see if the track at Yukon can dry enough to use over the
weekend.
TOP OF PAGE 09-15-2009 CONFUSION
There has been some question and confusion as to when the State Final would
be ran due to the cancellation late last Saturday evening. Yukon BMX has now
scheduled the race for next Sunday. Check their site for the latest info.
TOP OF PAGE (405) 235-3602 Track phone has info on Practice and Races.09-14-2009 LITTLE RAIN
The day started out with very light showers over much of the area around
the city area. Not much more than enough rain to get things wet then off
moved the rain. Out rain has been unusual in that these storms have moved
from the east into Oklahoma and then turned south to circle back toward the
east.
We had clouds all day and that kepy our daily high well below our average
for this time of year. Our high was only 67°, that was only 4 degrees
above the overnight low last night.
TOP OF PAGE 09-13-2009 STATE FINAL, MORE RAIN
Many had come to race but were not able to do it today. Since the race today
was cancelled yesterday we have had rain almost none stop. Most of the day
we had light showers over the central portion of the state. After all was
said and done we got about 3/4 inch of rain today. with the rain came cool
temps for today with our high coming in at 70°.
TOP OF PAGE 09-12-2009 RAIN, RAIN GO AWAY
What is there to say but things got all wet today. After a day of on and off
showers things are now wet everywhere here in the city area. Now this has
caused Yukon BMX to cancel the Championship Race scheduled for tomorrow.
This is not something done lightly, many had plans but those will have to
change. A Track Operator must take rider and patron safety about all other
no matter what. Better weather will come.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 09-11-2009 LOOKED LIKE RAIN
Most don't understand the weather in Oklahoma. Since we live on the border
of 4 different weather zones we have so days that are pretty crazy to say
the least. No matter how you slice it the is no sense you just have to wait
to see what happens. Today was another one of those days. While driving east
today on I-40 when it was raining on the north side (west bound) of the
highway but dry as a bone on the south. So it seems this is the case for
Yukon BMX who are reporting no rain and races to go on today.
TOP OF PAGE 09-10-2009 RAIN, MORE RAIN
After what rain we got yesterday evening we made a trip to the track
property to find Sooner Pearl had some heavy rain last night. Most of that
rain formed over town and most of that rain was south and east of the center
of town which is where the new track is located. Many areas on the east side
got heavy rain and high winds but no tornadoes and no damage. Things were
spotty today with clouds most of the day, little wind and high humidity all
day. We did have a few very little showers but no real rain most of the day.
TOP OF PAGE (405) 235-3602 Track phone has info on Practice and Races.09-09-2009 LATE RAIN
Well our weather forecast has again changed with more chances and more
percentage of rain chance for the rest of this week and until next Monday.
It was again very warm with a high of 95° and most of the day our winds
were calm to just under 10mph. The wind did not change the heat and our
humidity was also high most of the day.
Evening brought us rain over much of the city area. A huge line of heavy
storms brewed over our heads about 5:30pm and moved south. Areas had very
heavy rain, high winds and some hail. It looks like we may have more later
tonight but that rain is staying mostly south of town and should not affect
us.
TOP OF PAGE 09-08-2009 STATE FINALS, RAIN
With this short week ahead we have the Oklahoma Championship Final to look
forward to next weekend at Yukon BMX. As it is every year if you have raced
in a Qualifier and plan to race the Final you should have checked your STATE
POINTS ahead of this important race weekend. Check to make sure your
finishes and points are correct, if not contact ABA
BEFORE FRIDAY. If you are uncertain as to how to do this
contact your local Track Operator or ABA. This is
VERY IMPORTANT! Contact
Yukon BMX
for more info on event scheduling, fees and pre-signing for this event.
Today we had another warm and wild day. Our weather forecast has changed
again since yesterday, check the
OKC 7 day forecast
from the National Weather Service for the lastest info. The city area did
not have rain today, all the rain brewed just north and northeast of the
city area and some places had heavy storms late this afternoon. Sooner State
BMX in Ponca City had to cancel Practice just an hour before their normal
scheduled time due to heavy storms. Miami and Sand Springs also got rain
today. Our high today was 95° and the wind stayed up around 20mph most
of the day.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 09-07-2009 NO WORK ON LABOR DAY
Today we took off work for the Labor Day holiday. No work on equipment or
the track was performed today. A few of our volunteers have been spending a
lot of time either at the track or off track working to get the new track
open in the last 2 years. Please understand we are working to finish and
open the new track.
Our weather today was back on the rise again with a daytime high of 93°
and the wind was back up to near 20mph, the wind did not cool things much
today. Our weather forecast has a small chance of rain starting mid week
but next weekend is forecast to be dry and cooler.
TOP OF PAGE 09-06-2009 WORK, WORK, WORK
Today we spent some quality time working on the Bobcat. Since we have been
unable to find out just where our problem was we decided to do a whole lot
of cleaning this little monster today. We spent over and hour at the local
car wash cleaning out the grime so maybe we can see our problem now. We will
see soon.
Another warm day today and we made a run for 90° but we only came close
with 89° and again the wind toned down a little. It was the hottest day
so far this month but we have more hot days ahead and we have rain in the
forecast. The rain may be here a soon as Wednesday.
TOP OF PAGE 09-05-2009 MOWER WORK
We had showers around again today but no rain for the city. We have had no
rain this week, considering our weather forecast we should have gotten some
but not yet. It is beginning to look like we will have a dry weekend after
all over the Labor Day holiday. It was 86° again today and the wind was
about the same as yesterday.
We did have some time today to work on our mower 'Killa', It seems this
mower was having a problem or two. A couple of us spent some quality time
with Killa and now all seems well, we will torture test in maybe this
weekend with a little mowing around the race track.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE (405) 235-3602 Track phone has info on Practice and Races.09-04-2009 NO RAIN?
The weather forecast has had a chance of rain in it for the last 3 days and
we have not had any rain so far. Today we had rain come close and after it
moved southeast of town it became intense but no rain again today. It was
was little warmer today with a high of 86° and the wind stayed below
14mph so it was warm to say the least.
Today we worked on the Bobcat late in the day but we still did not have much
luck in finding out where our problem area is. We will be working on it more
over the Holiday weekend.
TOP OF PAGE 09-03-2009 SMOKE FROM CALIFORNIA
We were told today we had smoke imported to Oklahoma today thanks to the
wind and the wildfires near LA. Didn't really notice it but it was somewhat
cooler today since we had a high of only 76° and the wind was 17mph.
It was a nice day and we had more rain in the area but none came down in the
city area.
TOP OF PAGE 09-02-2009 RAIN AND COOLER
OK so the rain never quite made it to the city but there was rain just
outside town. We had clouds, we had wind but the rain just missed us this
time. We made it to 83° today and we had winds over 20mph. It looks like
our chance of rain is increasing but not much and if it is like today we
may not see any rain at all.
TOP OF PAGE 09-01-2009 RAIN AHEAD
Our weather forecast has changed and we have much more changes and a better
percentage of rain ahead this week. Over night the forecast now has a 20-30%
chance of rain over the the remainder of this week and entire Labor Day
weekend. As the sun went down today we had clouds moving in to town and rain
was starting in the Texas panhandle headed west toward Oklahoma. At about
11pm the New Mexico storms died out entering the Texas panhandle. At the
same time we had storms moving into the northwest from southwest Kansas.
TOP OF PAGE (405) 235-3602 Track phone has info on Practice and Races.08-31-2009 MORE FALL TYPE WEATHER
This weekend the weather has been great, we had very cool mornings and daily
highs. Since we were working on other things again this weekend this nice
weather was not a help for work at the new track. Our weather was dry and we
had another chance to get a few items in line away from the track.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 08-30-2009 FALL WEATHER
What can we say, it was just plain nice weather today with our high for the
day only getting into the 80s very late in the day. Our overnight temps
have been Fall like these last few days. Our air conditioners had another
very welcome relief from our Summer daily high temps. The mornings have been
cool with our overnight lows getting near the 50s.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE (405) 235-3602 Track phone has info on Practice and Races.08-29-2009 NO WORK THIS WEEKEND
Once again we will not be out to work at Trosper Park this weekend. We have
benn working to repair our Bobcat and our Dixon mower. We have had to order
several parts, wait for them to come in and then put those new parts on
both pieces of equipment. It looks like we may have this under control this
weekend or next week. We are looking forward to getting back to our work.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 08-28-2009 WELCOME 'MIAMI BMX'
Well it is official now! We have a name for the new track and they have a
new web site and domain name,
miamibmx.com
As things go they are in the process of getting dirt delivered, it looks
like they are 10 yard dumps. That may seem like a lot to most and after all
that is about 10 tons of dirt (a lot if you have to move it with a shovel).
In the grand scheme of things like a BMX track that is 3 loads with a loader.
Only thing is they will need over 1000 loader scoops to build a track. To the Riley's and crew, GOOD LUCK and we look forward to seeing that NEW TRACK! My how the track list is growing.....................
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 08-27-2009 MORE RAIN
So from the looks of it the rain is over for a few days. We had rain early
this morning and showers around the area most all day. Rain moved into town
about 5am, this was heavy rain again after last nights rain. The again in
the evening about 6pm more heavy storms came but most of it was on the east
side of town. The later rain was not as heavy as this morning. Even with the
clouds, rain and the fact the high was about 83° the lack of much wind
and the humidity made it feel like yestersday 95°.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 08-26-2009 HEAVY STORMS
Late today we had some real heavy storms move into town, things were really
rocking and rolling for a while. Most of the heavy stuff was in the east
side of town but most everyone got a little rain from this system. We had
a high of 95° like yesterday but the wind did pick up some. It looks
like we have more rain ahead for tomorrow but we will see what happens.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 08-25-2009 MORE CHANGE AHEAD
So what do we see ahead for the BMX scene in Oklahoma? After almost 8 months
of the year gone by there has been much change. We have more in store for
the last 4 months. Many things have changed but what has really changed?
Another track is about to open, Sooner Pearl is still not open. There has
been and increasing amount of talk between the tracks. It also looks like
we have another change which will affect all the local tracks coming soon.
What will that be, soon your will see.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE (405) 235-3602 Track phone has info on Practice and Races.08-24-2009 RAIN CHANCES
Although we had a respite from the heat only a few days ago now it is back
to visit again. From the looks of our forecast we may have a few days ahead
which will be more like normal mid 80's but it looks like the rain may come
again soon.
From what we have heard the Kansas State Championship race was a very big
race. Some may be very sad they were not able to attend. There was a very
good rider turnout and the racing was great!
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 08-23-2009 VERY NICE WEATHER AGAIN
My how things have changed in this last few days. We have had some very nice
weather and no rain. It was a little warmer today with a high of 90° and
the winds are up again today as well. Our weather forecast for the next week
has changed and we now have a small chance for rain beginning mid week and
increasing till the end of the weekend.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 08-22-2009 NICE WEATHER
Today will prove to be the coolest day this week with a high of only 85°
and very little wind. It was clear and we had another great day. Things have
nearly dried from our heavy rain the other day and things have really
started to green up again. More mowing ahead.
Many riders from Oklahoma will be traveling north to Wichita Kansas this
weekend. Emery Park BMX will hold the Kansas State Championship Race this
weekend. Good Luck to all those who travel to this BIG race!
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 08-21-2009 NO WORK AHEAD
Another cooler day today with a high of only 88° and another very cool
overnight low of 69°. It was very nice early this morning! Our winds
were also low today which really did not matter that much.
There will be no work at Trosper this weekend. We are working on other items
not related to the track this weekend. Next week we will be working to
finish repair of the Bobcat and work will resume at Trosper.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 08-20-2009 QUIET DAY
Once again it was much cooler than our past near and over 100° weather.
Our high for the day was 86° and this was great since we had an
overnight low of 65°. We also had some wind which made our cool day
even nicer. Our weather forecast has no rain in the near future however we
have seen this can change rapidly.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE (405) 235-3602 Track phone has info on Practice and Races.08-19-2009 A LITTLE MORE
After the rain we had yesterday this was nothing at just over a quarter inch
it was almost a non-event. Things were pretty windy today with 11mph with a
few gusts up to 39mph. Our high for the day was 91°, we had an overnight
low of 65°. This cool weather has given a lot of air conditioners a
little relief from the heat!
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 08-18-2009 RAIN, RAIN, RAIN
It can a 'gully washer' early this morning. Not very strong and no tornadoes
but we had some rumbling going on before the sun came up. A very large
'squall line' had cleared the city area around sun up this morning dumping
more than an inch of rain over much of the state and is moving east at
about 40mph. One nice thing was it was much cooler today, it made it all
the way to 84°.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 08-17-2009 WORK AHEAD
Another hot day but we didn't quite make to the century mark. We topped out
at 96° and we had some wind to stir up the dust all day. As the sun set
our weather forecast changed dramatically and we have rain headed our way.
A huge line is moving across the state, it spans most of the state north to
south. For the speed we will have rain around midnight to 1am tomorrow
morning.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 08-16-2009 PLATE FULL
'Miami BMX' (what we will call this track until we hear otherwise)
has signed on as an ABA sanctioned track. Work is to start soon on the track
and we hear the City of Miami is lending a helping hand.
Sooner State BMX, major damage to water, electrical and gate wiring systems.
Saturday morning there was quite a lot of work going on at Sooner State BMX
however it was not the work of volunteers of Track Officials. Vandals
damaged or destroyed several water spicots and associated enclosures/piping,
wiring for the starting lights, wiring to the starters tower, piping and
wiring to the starting gate and staging railings on the starting hill.
Sooner State BMX will be closed until these items can be repaired and or
replaced. Let us hope they get their new fence installed soon.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 08-15-2009 VANDALISM AT PONCA CITY
It is only a matter of time till this happens. There seems to be a rampant
move to destroy facilities which are not manned 24/7. In the last year there
has been a rash of vandalism at local BMX tracks. Emery Park BMX has been
the hardest hit but Ponca City and Yukon have also seen their share. Even
though the new Sooner Pearl track has not opened we have also had dumping
and motorcycle/4-wheeler riding to mention a few. Today someone took
the time to do major damage to Sooner State BMX. They have announced they
will be closed till further notice. What good are these kinds of actions?
TOP OF PAGE (405) 235-3602 Track phone has info on Practice and Races.08-14-2009 NO RAIN
Another day that the heat was turned up a little more and so was the wind.
We started off with 68° this morning and made it to 90° for a high.
Our winds were 10mph gusting to 18mph and there were clouds moving around
but none seemed to have any rain for us!
There have been a few asking what is happening with the new track? At this
time we are working to get our water service connected. Once this is done
we will be working to arrange Work Days for the track.
TOP OF PAGE 08-13-2009 WHAT CHANGES ARE AHEAD?
Now that the year is just half over the BMX scene in Oklahoma is again on
the move. With a new track in the northeast corner of the state and rumors
of another couple tracks starting both here near OKC and southwestern Oklahoma
what will the near future have in store for us? Could we end this year on a
note of doubling the number of tracks in Oklahoma? If 3 new tracks open and
the new Sooner Pearl opens that is more than double our current, 7 BMX tracks
and who is to say if they will all be ABA?
More heat was in store for us today with things starting to heat up for the
weekend. Are we not to get far from the century mark? Our high today was
88° but we did have a little more wind today. Now things are starting to
dry out again. Our rain forecast has changed, Friday rain is out Sunday and
Monday rain is in.
TOP OF PAGE 08-12-2009 MIAMI BMX?
There has been a little more BUZZ going around about the newest ABA track in
Oklahoma. The new track is to be built in Miami Oklahoma and it looks like
the rumors are in fact true. Word is the City there is helping to get this
new track up and running. We have been told there will be a huge amount of
dirt arriving in a couple weeks and none other than Billy Allen is scheduled
arrive to build the new track. We at okbmx.com and Oklahoma BMX Parents
Association look forward to this new track and wish them well.
Today we had a high of 89° and no rain. We did however have little wind
and this was not much help for the temperatures and drying. We have a chance
of rain in the forecast for Friday and Sunday.
TOP OF PAGE 08-11-2009 HEAT WITHOUT RAIN
Now we say there was not rain today but a tiny rain shower did track over
the western edge of town today around 5pm. That shower only dropped a little
rain and did happen to track across the National Weather Service out at
Will Rogers International Airport, only .08 was recorded officially. We had
a below 90° high which was 86° but the humidity was high most all
of the daylight hours. We have no rain in the forecast till Friday, the
chances of rain are now shown as 30% or below Friday through Monday.
We did see a lot of drying today after the heavy rain we have had.
TOP OF PAGE 08-10-2009 HEAT WITH RAIN
It was another day which started out wet, got wetter then the heat seemed to
start baking the results in the afternoon. We had rain roll in about 7am
and it started out light then quickly turned to heavy rain with a lot of
noisy thunder and lightning but no high winds or tornadoes. By early
afternoon the rain moved on and things started to bake. It looks like the
rainy season has started early with cycling of 2-3 days.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE (405) 235-3602 Track phone has info on Practice and Races.08-09-2009 NO RAIN AND A LITTLE COOLER
We had another days reprieve from rain today and our high for the day was
only 92° but it was again a little humid and a little windy with an
11mph wind gusting to 25mph. With the wind we had a good day of drying again
today but we have a small chance of rain tomorrow.
Today was the final Oklahoma State Championship Qualifier today at Yukon BMX.
There was a good crowd and the racing was intense. It was a hot day to be
out in the open so many spent a lot of time under the shade of Easy-ups and
shaded areas around the track. Mother Nature did not provide much shade with
only spotty clouds all day.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 08-08-2009 NO RAIN!
Today was almost a copy of the weather we had yesterday and the areas which
have had rain again saw a lot of drying today. With a high of 94° and
winds from 15-26mph it was another warm day. It looks like the 100+ days
have passed at least for some time now and we will stay below the century
mark for the next few days.
Today there was some hot racing action at Yukon BMX with their Earned Double
on the schedule for the day. Many state riders made the treck to Yukon and
all the other tracks closed for the weekend to allow us to attend this and
the last State Qualifier tomorrow.
TOP OF PAGE 08-07-2009 DRY AND WARM
Yukon BMX ended today with a bang and a Single Point race to kick off their
weekend of raing which will peak Sunday with the last State Qualifier for
2009. They have a Earned Double on tap for tomorrow.
We had some heat and drying today but it was only 94° today and since
most of the eastern portion of the metro got rain yesterday it was a little
on the humid side all day. We got in some good drying weather today and the
14-24mph winds helped get it done!
TOP OF PAGE 08-06-2009 MORE HEAVY RAIN
It was a little bumpy today and the rain came heavy for most of the metro
area. The north and eastern sides of the metro got the most rain and most of
the extreme western sides of town only got a sprinkle. After it was all over
the National Weather Service recorded 1.14 inches of rain which was the
western side of town. Some areas on the north and east got well over that
amount with some local amounts tipping in at 2 inches or slightly over
2 inches. It was a little cooler today if you can call 89° cooler, it
was a little cooler than over 100!
TOP OF PAGE 08-05-2009 UNEXPECTED RAIN
This was a day we don't see very often here during this time of season. Like
many other things in our fast paced times the weather forecast was changing
so fast we almost could not keep up with what was going on, we just had to
set back and watch the changes. We started off warm and dry then just after
lunch it all started to go downhill. About 2pm scattered heavy rain moved
into the city area. These were shortlived showers but some were heavy with
a little hail and a lot of lightening. Later in the evening just about 10pm
more rain moved in and many places got a heavy shot of rain, wind, hail and
lightening. The weather forecast was changing hourly and now we have more
rain in the forecast for tomorrow. Our high for the day was 91° which
was well under our forecast high of 99°.
TOP OF PAGE (405) 235-3602 Track phone has info on Practice and Races.08-04-2009 RAIN OUT OF THE FORECAST
So for the next few days we have no rain in the forecast and high heat for
the rest of the week it is going to be a another hot week of Summer weather
till the last State Qualifier of the season. Our high for the day was
99°.
Again this year we have had rain causing event cancellations amny more times
and it looks like it is to stay that way for the foreseeable future. This
will be 4 years running that we have had unseasonably wet years. For our
location this is not sometime we are used to seeing here.
TOP OF PAGE 08-03-2009 RAIN AGAIN TODAY
So the weather is on a rollercoaster ride this week. We have at or above
100° highs for the next week and no more rain in the forecast till next
week. Now consider the rain came early again today and we got just over a
quarter of an inch which just knocked down the dust but didn't affect the
heat of the day except to make it a little more humid. We had a high of
98° today well after the rain came.
TOP OF PAGE 08-02-2009 BIG RACE WEEK AHEAD
Yukon BMX will have a big week of raing this coming week and next weekend.
For the lastest info visit their web site at
Yukon BMX Raceway
We again had some fine weather today and we made it another day without
getting close to the century mark with our high for the day coming in at
91°. Another nice day.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 08-01-2009 VERY LITTLE RAIN
A little rain did fall today but it was not really enough to tal about, only
.03 inches came down and our high for the day was 90°. The rain came
very early this morning and moxt of town did not even get any rain so we
could consider it a rain free day. As far as the rain this last week goes we
got near 3 inches of rain in the last 8 days.
We were out working on the Yukon BMX track today. We did get a late start so
not a lot of work was done but the track was looking good and there was not
a lot to work on Sunday.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE (405) 235-3602 Track phone has info on Practice and Races.07-31-2009 NO RACING IN OK01 THIS WEEKEND
With the week of rains we have had it is no wonder racing was cancelled for
this weekend. This last day of the month was without rain and our high for
the day was only 87°. It was a nice day for a change.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 07-30-2009 STORMS A BREWIN'
With storms coming every day another what has the next in store?
We did get a little reprive from yesterday from the rain but we had
another day of over an inch today. In the last 6 days we have had 3 inches
of rain. A lot of water which will green things up again.
Last week was a time to remember historic events from the late 60's and
early 70's. The time when humans walked on the moon. Only 12 people were to
ever do that, so far. One thing that sticks out in history was some of the
words that were said to motivate a generation to go to the moon.
'We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not
because they are easy, but because they are hard'.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE (405) 235-3602 Track phone has info on Practice and Races.07-29-2009 MORE RAIN
Not a typical Summer day today. It was warm but not as warm as yesterday and
it was raining but not a much as yesterday. Not quite as wild but still wet.
It looks like we have more rain for tomorrow and Friday a dry day. We had
a high of 87° with about the same the next few days.
TOP OF PAGE 07-28-2009 BROKEN RECORD, BROKEN RECORD
This could be a trend. If you repeat something enough some can believe it to
be true.
Take the forecast for instance, rain, rain, rain. It looks like we are to
get quite a dose of it here in the next few days. We are sure the plants
will agree it is good!
Late today we did get more rain. A line of storms came across town about 9pm
again the east side of town got a heavy dose of rain. Another line was about
to come into town about midnight however this line will not be as heavy as
the last.
TOP OF PAGE 07-27-2009 RAIN EARLY
This was not a typical Summer day in Oklahoma. It was however an interesting
day. Our high temperature was only 77° and while the rain was cool this
morning the storms moved out, the wind died down and the humidity skyrocketed.
It may have been below 80° but the rain was not much help. Most parts of
the west side of town got little rain while it was much different to the
east.
TOP OF PAGE 07-26-2009 RAIN EARLY TODAY, MORE AHEAD
The light rain started just after midnight this morning and lasted till
later in the morning. It was cloudy most of the morning and part of the
afternoon. It was not real hot today and the temperature did not start to
climb till afternoon when the clouds started to thin and then clear out. We
have a chance for rain the next 6 days. Some days only a slight chance but a
little more rain would be nice.
TOP OF PAGE 07-25-2009 MORE RAIN EARLY
Today our high got to 103° but we have rain ahead. A huge front is on
the move and it is heading our way. Not much for severe weather but the
rain will be nice for all the plants since it has been dry this month. The
high heat has dried out everything, not a bad as some places with water
restrictions in place but plenty dry to brown out the lawn if you didn't
water.
TOP OF PAGE (405) 235-3602 Track phone has info on Practice and Races.07-24-2009 BIG WEEKEND
Starting today Sand Springs BMX will have their State Quailifier Weekend of
events. JULY 24
Sign ups 6:30-7:30pm (single point $7,$10) JULY 25
Sign ups 12-1:30pm (Race for Life (double) $20) JULY 26
Sign ups 12-1:30pm (Oklahoma State Championship Qualifier double point $20) Sand Springs BMX
We did not get to the century mark today, we topped out at 97° and it
looks like we will get some rain this weekend. It has been nice to have a
slight reprive from the 100+ temps we have had this month. So far this month
we have had 8 days above 100°.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 07-23-2009 MORE RAIN EARLY
Today it got to 92° but that was after we had some rain very early this
morning. A line of storms rolled in just after midnight this morning but it
was mostly a light show with some high winds and lightning. We also had
more rain about 4am this morning which did drop some rain and had more high
winds and power loss for some areas. We have no rain in the forecast till
next weekend but it will be cooler with highs only in the lower 90s all week.
TOP OF PAGE 07-22-2009 MORE RAIN AHEAD?
We only got to 89° today and things were still HOT and DRY even though
it was nearly 10 degrees lower than just a few days ago. We did have a
little wind today about 12mph with gusts up to 29mph and a few clouds. Our
forecast has a chance of rain tonight and in the morning.
TOP OF PAGE 07-21-2009 MORE RAIN EARLY
Today it got to 96° but that was after we had some rain very early this
morning. A line of storms rolled in just after midnight this morning but it
was mostly a light show with some high winds and lightning. We also had
more rain about 4am this morning which did drop some rain and had more high
winds and power loss for some areas. We have no rain in the forecast till
next weekend but it will be cooler with highs only in the lower 90s all week.
TOP OF PAGE 07-20-2009 MORE RAIN AHEAD?
We only got to 95° today and things were still HOT and DRY even though
it was nearly 10 degrees lower than just a few days ago. We did have a
little wind today about 12mph with gusts up to 29mph and a few clouds. Our
forecast has a chance of rain tonight and in the morning.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE (405) 235-3602 Track phone has info on Practice and Races.07-19-2009 NO WORK TODAY
Another day of heat, our high for the day at 97° and we had very little
wind. What wind we did have was out of the south and it did not help knock
down the heat any at all.
Once again we took the day off from work at the track. The AC was cranked up
and we spent time working on items other than the track this weekend.
TOP OF PAGE 07-18-2009 NO WORK TODAY
The heat did stay away a little today with out high only making it to
89°and it was a calm day as far as the winds were concerned. Since we
were not planning to make the trip to Ponca City this weekend we had lots of
time to get some work done around the house this weekend. We will not be
out working at Trosper this weekend.
TOP OF PAGE (405) 235-3602 Track phone has info on Practice and Races.07-17-2009 BIG WEEKEND
Today Sooner State BMX will once again start their State Qualifier Weekend
of events. JULY 17
Sign ups 6-7pm (single point $10) JULY 18
Sign ups 1-2:30pm (earned double $20) JULY 19
Sign ups 1-2:30pm (Oklahoma State Championship Qualifier double point $20) Sooner State BMX
Our weather cooled off today with our high getting to 89°. We did get
rain overnight but it was not much at the track, maybe a quarter inch. That
rain fell late last night.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 07-16-2009 REAL RAIN
Gosh, it only got to 99° today but we had a wild and bumpy ride ahead
this evening and later tonight. Most of town got a quick heavy shower about
5pm and again later at about midnight. The early storm brought high winds
and some storm damage. Areas of town lost power for a few hours and many
had several momentary outages and lightning strikes. Hails was also seen
in many areas.
TOP OF PAGE 07-15-2009 BETTER WEATHER AHEAD
Our high today was again 103°, even with the 10mph winds we had today
it was still very hot. Our weather forecast has changed much in regards to
the end of this week. We now have a good chance for rain and we could use
that rain here. Not just to break the heat but things are cooking here from
the lack or rain.
TOP OF PAGE (405) 235-3602 Track phone has info on Practice and Races.07-14-2009 RAIN AND COOLER WEATHER AHEAD?
Another day of heat, our high for the day was 103°. Even with a strong
south wind at 14mph our wind was not enough to help cool anything down. Our
weather forecast is starting to look better for the weekend now with a break
from the high heat and a small chance of rain.
TOP OF PAGE 07-13-2009 MORE HEAT
The heat is not giving up here with our high today of 105° and almost no
clouds but we had some wind to stir up the dust. We have several days of
over 100° days ahead, maybe into next week. We did have a few clouds
today but no rain was in the cards for us. Looks like the AC units are
getting a workpout this week!
TOP OF PAGE (405) 235-3602 Track phone has info on Practice and Races.07-12-2009 TURN UP THE HEAT
Early this morning there were many clouds around but there just was not any
rain to cool things off for us today. A couple of us did fight the heat and
got a bunch of work done today with the Bobcat and some mowing got done as
well. Now we have a chance of rain in the forecast but it is late this next
week. Our high today was again 105°, even with the wind we had it was
still very hot.
TOP OF PAGE 07-11-2009 ANOTHER HOT DAY
So today we took the day off and sat under the AC while the heat outside
made it well past 100°, our high for the day was 105° and it is
not going to let up for a few days. We will have several days over the
century mark this month.
TOP OF PAGE 07-10-2009 HOT AND DRY
It was a very hot day today with the high 103° but we had a few clouds
and there was rain north of town. None of the rain came close to town today
and we have no chance of rain in the forecast for the next week. This
weekend is forecast to be even hotter. Now things are starting to dry out
and some grass is so dry it is starting to die from lack of water.
Just a few days ago we were talking about the 2010 season and about is a
good example of one thing ahead for ABA BMX in 2010, Next year is already
starting to heat up!
TOP OF PAGE 07-07-2009 OFF TOPIC AGAIN
While looking at email today we came across this nice little BMX video. If
you like rap and BMX this video rocks. Made for BMX, about BMX. Check it
out.
SeaTacBMX
A great job of combining music with BMX racing action.
With the year half over it is time to start looking to the end of the
season. We still have the State Championship Series to run and Redline Cup
Finals along with GRANDS. So dare we talk of 2010 already? How many tracks
do you see 5 maybe 6? Could it be that the state is back in a build cycle?
TOP OF PAGE 07-06-2009 STATE QUALIFIER UPDATE
Direct from Ponca City:
OUR BIG RACE WEEKEND HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR THE WEEKEND OF JULY 17TH-19TH.
FRIDAY NIGHT JULY 17TH SINGLE POINT RACE.(2 MOTO TRANSFER) SIGN UPS 6-7 PM
SATURDAY JULY 18TH DOUBLE POINT RACE. SIGN UPS 1-2:30 PM
SUNDAY JULY 19TH DOUBLE POINT STATE RACE SIGN UPS 1-2:30 PM
That leaves the other State Races and Multi Points scheduled as follows: Sand Springs BMX Race For Life 07/25/2009 Sand Springs BMX State Championship Race 07/26/2009 YUKON BMX Earned Double 08/08/2009 YUKON BMX State Championship Race 08/09/2009 YUKON BMX State Championship Final ??/??/2009
TOP OF PAGE 07-05-2009 WHAT TO SAY NOW
Today we got a little work time and was out at the track in the afternoon.
It was a pleasant day with the high about 85°. After the rain we got
Saturday evening it was cool and the dirt was somewhat easy to work on
considering we still have no water.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE (405) 235-3602 Track phone has info on Practice and Races.07-04-2009 RUMORS GO ON
So we have made it to July 4th and there have been no explosions yet, so
that rumor is not good along with others floating around.
A while back (some months ago) another rumor was spreading around about
Sooner Pearl or more correctly Oklahom BMX Parents Association, Inc. and
the fact the Parents Association was no longer a 501(c)3. We need to clear
this up once and for all. Please click on the following link to the
irs.gov
This link is a search for non-profits in Oklahoma using bmx in their name,
www.irs.gov/app/pub-78/search.do
, please note the results.
As for the racing action for this weekend at Ponca City. All racing has
been cancelled due to rain. Rain started at about 1am this morning and
stopped for a few minutes about 9am. Then promptly started again about
9:45am.
Be safe, have fun and race hard.
So who said it was going to be easy?
TOP OF PAGE 07-03-2009 HOLIDAY AHEAD
Today was a hot day with our high of 100°.
Next we want to talk about the racing action for the weekend at Ponca City.
Saturday EARNED DOUBLE POINT
Sunday STATE QUALIFIER
Visit
SoonerStateBMX.com
for the lastest info on these races.
Now for the weekend ahead we want to wish everyone a good Independence Day
weekend. Be safe, have fun and race hard.
TOP OF PAGE (405) 235-3602 Track phone has info on Practice and Races.07-02-2009 UNDERGROUND
Some interesting things happen when the internet is involved these days.
Most people use the internet in this world, many use it extensively in
there daily life and work. At looking over the many reports for okbmx.com
one that recently stuck out was a reference to the current logo on the top
of this page as an 'underground road race logo'. This was a result from a
well know but not much used search engine which will be unnamed.
TOP OF PAGE 07-01-2009 WEATHER CHANGES
We made it another day without hitting the century mark to with a high of
95° and we had about average winds today. The winds came from all
directions today since we have a frontal boundary stalled over the state.
We are getting no moisture however just warm temperatures and little wind.
That looks to change with 100° Friday and near that for the weekend.
The weekend now has a 30% chance of rain both days and 20% for Monday.
So who said it was going to be easy?
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