Music City National Options

[Bmx Prof]

While I'd like to see this race be 300+ motos, I think the Morristown race scared off a lot of people. It was a legit National.

However, I can tell you that all of the people that have worked on the track have it dialed in. It is smooth, fast, and fun. Tommy and crew worked hard to ensure that there is plenty of shaded spots for tents and chairs in the pits.

The removal of the tower makes it way easier to see the track. Sitting on the first straight you can now clearly see the racing action on the first and sceond straights (you will see the Pro's tame the table... several pull manual it!), with some limited views of the third and fourth. Sitting on the fourth straight, you can catch everything but the gate start.

Remember the track is in a park, on a lake. Oh... and Nashville has MUSIC too. For those of you interested in catching some tunes while you are in town... here are some ideas. Believe it or not we are not simply country music... as 3 of the largest rock bands reside here (Jack White, The Black Keys, and The Kings of Leon). However here are some shows to consider this weekend:

Friday June 1.
Country music... Grand Ole Opry has Pam Tillis, Vince Gill, and Ralph Stanley on Friday night.

For more authentic country.... try the Wheel on broadway downtown for Slim Chance and the Can't Hardly Playboys.

Saturday June 2.
Indie Hipsters the All American Rejects play a free show at Opry Mills Mall.

Rockabilly faves Hillbilly Casino play at 3rd and Lindsley.

The Ryman (former downtown location of the Grand Ole Opry) has Todd Snyder and Justin Townes Earle (son of Steve Earle).

Sunday June 3. (should you choose to stick around)

Metal rockers Corrosion of Conformity at the Exit /In

These are but a few of the many great shows worth catching. I can recommend more if desired.

[RedStarRacing]

Off Topic, We sure missed racing a National at Pottstown on Memorial Day weekend

[g-mo]

Off Topic, We sure missed racing a National at Pottstown on Memorial Day weekend

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[Elvis]

Feh, I was looking forward to this national, but things come up. Still hope to hit this track before the season's out.

[czbmx]

Thurs 5/31 - Gate practice 3-5p & 7-9p $10...also clinic hosted by Danny
Caluag & Weston Pope 5-7p $30

[LDZDAD]

Is there a list of host hotels anywhere? Can't seem to find it..... of course theres always google.
And yes, I know I'm a little late to be just thinking about a hotel..........

NEVERMIND - I found it. Good night.

This post has been edited by LDZDAD: May 31 2012, 12:09 AM

[Bmx Prof]

I was just out at the track. Factory row is shaping up nicely. There is more room for tents and pit areas than any year that I can recall.
The track looks fantastic.

The local weather is reporting big storms tonight through the morning... then SUNSHINE all weekeend. The are predicting a high of 80 on saturday. I heard that they may cover the track tonight. However, it usually takes SEVERAL days of rain to impact it. The track has been soiltac'd. Have no fear that they will take the necessary precautions to keep the track in shape. The volunteers were still working hard out there this morning.

[czbmx]

Track held up great in the rain last night. Sunny the rest of the weekend!

[bmxdad679]

MCB looks great, The track is dialed and super fast and smooth.. I have to say it's the best it's ever been the whole place looks amazing.. The Local crew pulled out all the stops for this one.. The weather is going to perfect for some great racing this weekend....

[g-mo]

I'm calling 262 motos for tomorrow. Should be a good one.