Location: Steel City Raceway in Delmont , PA

 

Steel City Raceway, located just outside of Pittsburgh in Delmont , Pennsylvania , joined the international motocross map in 1987 when it hosted a round of the 125cc United States Grand Prix of Motocross. The first—and only—USGP at the track paved the way for Steel City ’s debut on the AMA Motocross Championship tour the next year. It’s been a staple on the circuit ever since, and because Steel City’s race often serves as the final round of the tour, the track has hosted some of the most epic moments in the sport’s history.

 

The Bellora family opened the track in 1983. The Pennsylvania clan had a motocross background, and one son, Dickie, was one of the fastest minicycle pilots in the area. At the races, the Belloras often ran into the Coombs family, who ran High Point Raceway in Mount Morris , Pennsylvania . Eventually, the Belloras teamed with Dave Coombs Sr. to turn their family property into a motocross track, and together they formed a company called Bellco. The track patriarch, Dick Bellora, spent countless hours during the year shaping the jumps on the Steel City track. (Pro racer-turned-freestyle legend “Mad” Mike Jones eventually married into the Bellora family and for years, fans rolling through the track’s front gate could see Mike practicing tricks on his freestyle ramps.)

 

The Steel City track is favored by both riders and spectators alike. The soft Pennsylvania loam forms huge berms and deep braking bumps, and because the track is laid out in a valley, it creates lots of off-camber turns and gives fans nearly 100 percent viewing of the track from a variety of areas.

 

If the hills of Steel City could talk, they would tell stories of AMA Motocross Championship fights being decided at the last round. Jeff Emig and Jeremy McGrath squared off at the facility for the 1996 250cc National Championship, with Emig (now a SPEED TV color analyst) taking the victory. Travis Pastrana managed to overcome Stephane Roncada in the final moto for the 2000 125 National Motocross Championship. And the 2001 125cc National Championship final might have been the wildest ever, as South African import Grant Langston broke a wheel with just a few laps to go, opening the door for Mike Brown to win the title. Ten-time AMA Motocross Champion Ricky Carmichael also completed the first perfect season in the history of the sport by winning here in 2002; James Stewart accomplished the same feat in 2008.

 

On the same Saturday afternoon in 2008 that Stewart was completing his perfect season, Ashley Fiolek finally toppled Jessica Patterson for the Women’s Motocross Championship, ending Patterson’s five-year reign in the WMA. For 2009, the WMA will return to Steel City , only now it’s Fiolek who will wear the #1 plate on her factory Honda.

 

And finally, the AMA Pro ATV Pro Open will make its third appearance at Steel City , taking place right after the last motorcycle motos go off. Last year’s AMA Pro ATV Open was won by Suzuki-mounted Chad Wienen. 

 

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FEATURE VENUE EVENTS

• Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship
• Loretta Lynn's AMA Amateur National Regional and Qualifiers
• ITP/Moose Racing AMA ATV Pro Motocross Championship
• PAMX Regional Series

2008 AMA MOTOCROSS WINNERS                                                     

• 450 class: James Stewart (Monster Energy Kawasaki)
• 250 class: Ryan Dungey (Rockstar Makita Suzuki)

LOCAL PARTNERS

• Plum Construction
• UPMC
• Wiseco

WEEKEND PRO SCHEDULE      CLICK HERE

SPECIAL EVENT FEATURES

• 450 and 250 Classes televised on
• Women's Motocross Championship – Final Round
• 3^rd Annual ATV Pro Open
• Legends Lap featuring MX stars from the past
• Vintage Bike Show
• Live Band! 10 Man Push
• Friday: Racer X Fan Fest 4-7 pm, Open Pro Pits
• Friday Night: Pit Bike Race
• Amateur Motocross Racing Sunday
• Sunday: 2009 MX Sports Awards Celebration, Grand Concourse, Station Square , Pittsburgh

 

Women’s Pro Motocross Final Round           3^rd Annual ATV Open

AMENITIES

• Grandstand seating
• Open Air Festival seating
• Nearly 100% track Viewing from a variety of vantage points
• Air Conditioned VIP Suites
• Covered Super Ticket Viewing Area VIP Viewing Areas with live timing and scoring, private restrooms, and catering
• Handicap Viewing Area
• Large interactive Sponsor Village
• State-of-the-art sound system
• Event Simulcast on FM Radio
• Food and Soft Drink Concessions
• Free Onsite Parking
• Motorcycle Parking
• Handicap Parking
• Easy Entry/Exit
• Onsite Camping
• Potable water for Camper filling

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• No pets national weekend
• Gates closed Midnight to 6 am daily – please plan accordingly

TICKETS

Tickets are available at the gates on race day. We have plenty of room and do not sell out.

 

Our ticket fees are through Saturday’s event, no matter what day you arrive. You are welcome to stay through Sunday, just let us know when you arrive. We have amateur racing on Sunday and there will be an additional fee.

 

Bleachers are available, but seating is limited. We have festival seating, and blankets and lawn chairs are welcome. Feel free to roam the Sponsor Village and scout out the racing action from numerous vantage points.

 

2009 Pricing	Thursday - Saturday	Friday -	Saturday	(Additional) Sunday
		Saturday
Adult Admission (12 & Over)	$50	$45	$30	$15
Kids Admission (6 thru 11) *	$35	$30	$20	$10
Kids 5 and under	FREE	FREE	FREE	FREE
Camping (per vehicle)	$50	$40	$30	na

 

*Racers under the age of 6 pay kids' admission fee.

** Preferred Camping:  Additional $50.  Park on Pro Side. Otherwise, all camping is on Side B.

Note: All complimentary passes must be arranged in advance.

 

STEEL CITY SUPER TICKET:

 

 

Advance Tickets:   Avoid the Lines!
     

 

GATE INFO

GATES	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
OPEN	4 PM	6 AM	6 AM	6 AM
CLOSE	12 PM	12 PM	12 PM	12 PM

 

PRO PIT PASSES

Other than the race track, the Pro Pits are where the action is.  The pits are open to the public on Friday during Fan Fest at no charge.

 

Saturday Pro Pit Early entry passes can be purchased at the track.

 

Pro Pit Passes	Friday	Saturday
Where to Purchase	FAN FEST	Announcer Tower
When to Purchase	FAN FEST	7 am - 11 am
When to Use	4 pm- 7pm	9 am - Noon
Cost	FREE	$15

 

For an All-Day Pit Pass, please refer to the Super Ticket information above.

 

Pro Pit Rules:

 

TRACK ADDRESS, SHIPPING & CONTACT INFORMATION

Steel City Raceway               O: 304-284-0084

278 Story Rd.                           724-468-3272   (Race weekend only)

Export , PA 15632                    www.steelcitymx.com

 

Tim Cotter, Director
            tim@mxsports.com

304-826-0553

 

WILL CALL

            Location:       Main Gate

            Hours:            Friday from 8 am - 5 pm

                                    Saturday from 7 am - 2 pm

 

PRESS CREDENTIALS

To request press credentials, please contact:

 

Tony Gardea, Media Director
949.365.5750 (office)
949.922.2662 (cell)
tony@mxsports.com

 

 

LIVE MUSIC!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adding to the on-track excitement of the 2009 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship and the High Point weekend, the New York-based band Ten Man Push will support their debut album and popular singles “In the Dirt” and “ Kingdom of Fools ” with a live full length concert Friday during Fan Fest and a pre-race mini show Sunday at 11:45 am.

 

Led by singer Lonnie Park, whose brother-in-laws are professional racers Rodney Smith (5-time GNCC Champion and 1988 Brazilian National Motocross Champion) and Steve Hatch (former AMA National Enduro Champion), Ten Man Push is quickly becoming a household name thanks to the feature of their top single “In the Dirt” on VERSUS Network’s Racer TV.  In addition, the band’s music has been a significant element of the infamous “Nitro Circus” DVD’s featuring Travis Pastrana and friends doing logic-defying stunts on their bikes.

 

After receiving accolades from the Soundoff Awards for the Best Modern Rock CD of 2007, Park, lead guitar player John West, drummer Nate Horton, and bassist Dave Hoyt have kept the throttle open, playing for hundreds and thousands of enthusiastic dirt lovers.  Their entertaining live show and hard driving music make listening to the band an addicting experience.  For more info about the band, visit www.tenmanpush.com.

 

RADIO STATION

Please keep your radio tuned to WWMX 88.1 FM (or in that range) for up-to-date announcements, racing news, interviews and information throughout the weekend. Although we have a public address system, the best way to stay tuned is to tune in.

DIRECTIONS

From Pittsburgh , PA :  State Route 22 East to State Route 66 North 3 miles.  Turn right onto Story Road .  Follow signs .5 miles to track.

From Morgantown , WV :  Take WV Route 119 North to PA Route 66 (Toll) North to Route 22.  Stay on Route 66 for 3 more miles.  Turn right onto Story Road .  Follow signs .5 miles to track.

From Johnstown , PA :  Take Route 22 west to Delmont, then Route 66 North 3 miles.  Turn right onto Story Road .  Follow signs .5 miles to track.

From Columbus , OH :  Take I-70 east to New Stanton, PA, Exit 57.  Take Route 66 north (Toll) 10 miles.  Turn right onto Story Road .  Follow signs .5 miles to the track.

 

Quick Exit:  Turn right out of main gate onto Story Rd.   Follow Story Rd. to State Rt 819. Turn right and follow 819 to Route 22 (3 miles).

Industry Holeshot:

Alternate Route From Route 22:  From Route 22 take Route 66 North 1 mile.  Turn left onto Freeport Street (across from Dairy Queen) for .3 miles, bear right on Athena Drive for .9 miles, bear left onto Lauffer Mine Road .4 miles.   Gate 3 is located on the left.

Helicopter Coordinates:

Latitude           40.43860°N

Longitude        79.55920°W

WHERE TO STAY

Delmont , PA
3 miles from the track	3 miles South on Rt. 66
Super 8 Motel	724-468-4888
Holiday Inn Express	724-468-1050
New Stanton , PA :
10 miles from track	Take Rt. 66 South to Rt. 70 West, Exit 26
Days Inn	724-925-3591
Howard Johnson’s	724-925-3511
Quality Inn	724-925-6755
Super 8 Motel	724-925-8915
Greensburg , PA :
15 miles from track	Take Rt. 66 South to Rt. 30 East
Hampton Inn	724-832-2600
Roadway Inn	724-836-1648
Hampton Inn	724-838-8800
Knights Inn	724-836-7100