Location: Unadilla Valley Sports Center in New Berlin, New York
Once a year the world famous Unadilla Motocross Track plays host to off-road racing’s world-class talent.
This was an instant classic after its debut in 2005. The legendary Unadilla Valley Sports Center has been hosting motocross races since the late 1960’s, and the track has a world-wide reputation as one of the fastest, roughest moto courses ever made.
The full-scale Unadilla motocross track (“U1”) will be used for the GNCC, which means wide, sweeping corners and some very steep elevation changes. There are big jumps, but they are formed using the natural elevation of the terrain (no peaked doubles). In addition, the "U2" Unadilla amateur track will be used as well, so you'll likely see two motocross tracks per lap here.
The woods are fresh and tight, and covered in that trademark black NY loam. It rains here quite a bit, and the course will get tough due to the soft soil. But it offers better traction when wet than the slippery clay in Ohio. But it doesn’t matter. The New Yorkers are a hearty bunch and they're not afraid to tackle the mud.
2008 Winners: Bike: David Knight ATV: Chris Bithell
Special Info:
One of the big benefits of this race is that the WNYOA Series will join forces with GNCC by paying points. Also, WNYOA will be arranging pee wee racing for 50cc bikes and ATVs on a separate course. Visit their website at www.wnyoa.net.
We will also run a special 60+ bike class on Sunday morning.
Saturday, 2 pm: 50cc Youth Quad Race (1 hr race)
Parade Lap will be conducted at 1:30 pm for 50cc Youth Quad riders only. The 50cc Youth Quad course will be conducted across the street from the main track.
50cc Stock (6-11)
Saturday, 4 pm: Bike Youth (Pee Wee) Race (1 hr race)
Parade Lap will be conducted at 3:30 pm for Pee Wee riders only. The Pee Wee events will be conducted across the street from the main track.
JR Pee Wee A (6)
Max. 10" wheels; 36" wheelbase; single speed automatic transmission
JR Pee Wee B (5)
Max. 10" wheels; 36" wheelbase; single speed automatic transmission
JR Pee Wee B (4)
Max. 10" wheels; 36" wheelbase; single speed automatic transmission
4 Stroke (4-6) and 4 Stroke (7-8) (each same requirements)
Max. 10" wheels; 36" wheelbase; manual multi-speed transmission
SR Pee Wee A (8)
Max. 12" wheels; 41" wheelbase; single speed automatic transmission
SR Pee Wee A (7)
Max. 12" wheels; 41" wheelbase; single speed automatic transmission
SR Pee Wee B (6)
Max. 12" wheels; 41" wheelbase; single speed automatic transmission
Special Class: Sunday, 10:00 a.m. Bike amateur- 60+
So we've got room for everyone to get involved, young and old, series regulars and newcomers. It's a once-in-a-lifetime chance to race on the legendary Unadilla track. Come check it out.
The future of GNCC – XC2 Pros Watkins, Williamson and Weisenfels.
Directions: Located on State Highway #8, five miles north of New Berlin.
From the north take NYS Thruway (Rt. #90) to Exit 31 (Utica). After the tollbooth, begin following signs for Route #8 SOUTH. Turn right after the tollbooth and make another right at the first light. You will go about 50 feet and exit to your right. Continue about 1 ½ miles and you will exit again at Route #8 South/ Route 5/12. Approximately 4 miles later you will exit one more time at “Route #8 South-New Hartford”. Once you exit here, you will stay on this road right to the racetrack.
From the south, take Rt. #81 north to Rt. I-88 east. Exit at exit #9- Sidney. At the top of the ramp, turn left onto Route #8 NORTH. Do not go to the Town of Unadilla.
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5986 State Hwy 8,
New Berlin, NY 13411
Where to Stay:
Norwich: 20 miles from track on Rt. 12:
Howard Johnson's 607-334-2200
Super 8 Motel 607-336-8880
Utica: 25 miles from track on Rts. I-90/5/8/12
Holiday Inn 315-797-2131 Exit 31 off I-90 to 12 S.
Ramada Inn 315-735-3392 Exit 31 off I-90 to 12 S.
Best Western Gateway 315-732-4121 Exit 31 off I-90 to Utica
Radisson Inn 315-797-8010 Exit 31 off I-90 to Utica
Red Roof Inn 315-724-7128 Exit 31 off I-90 to Utica
Motel 6 315-797-8743 Exit 31 off I-90 to Utica
Super 8 315 797-0964 Exit 31 off I-90 to Utica
Weather: New Berlin, NY
Hospitals:
Chenango Memorial Hospital
179 N Broad St, Norwich, NY
607-337-4111
Directions: Turn left out of track entrance, Rt 8 South (1.3 mi)
Turn right on CR-25, becomes ST Rt 80, (9 mi)
Turn left on Rt 12, S Main St (10.8 mi)
Wilson Hospital
33-57 Harrison St, Johnson City, NY
607-763-6000
Directions: Turn left out of track, Rt-8 South (5.7 mi)
Turn right onto S Main St Rt-8 (24.7 mi)
Take I-88 West (Binghamton) (33.4 mi)
Continue onto I-81 South (1.4 mi)
Take Rt-17 West (3.6 mi)
Take exit 70 South (0.2 mi)
Continue onto Rt-201 South (0.4 mi)
Take Rt-17C (0.2 mi)
Bear right onto Rt-17C, Main St (0.5 mi)
Turn right onto Harrison St (0.5 mi)
Things to Do:
The Major League Baseball Hall of Fame isn’t far away in Cooperstown. By the time we race there the MLB playoffs will be right around the corner, so it’s a good time to see the history of America’s Pastime (although we’re partial to GNCC Racing here). The Hall of Fame is about 45 minutes away from the track.
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