News

2021 USA BMX Las Vegas Nationals Race Report

Filed under General on July 22, 2021 | Comment(s)

We're back in Vegas!

A few weeks back the rumors of a 500 moto national began to flair up. While we didn't quite get there or even set the all time record, this was the largest BMX ever held in Sin City. With 1810 riders on Saturday, we did however set the all time regular season participant record. There were a BUNCH of racers and families in attendance.


The big news of the weekend was past National #1 Amateur Ronnie Kim and Box Components parting ways. He joins the current National #1 Amateur Cole Frederick as a privateer. Can anyone swoon these heavyweights to suit up for their squads for the remainder of the season. Only time will tell.

On the track we saw a surprise winner in the Pro Open Class. Bay Area's Brandon Cato put down what had to be the fastest first straight of the weekend and took top honors. Driven Cycling Academy's Jeff Upshaw tried to give Cato some brotherly love in the last turn but went down in the process.

Also making a triumphant return to the national scene were the heirs to the Daylight Cycles thrown Levi and Dr. Hannah Huvard. Levi's been busy for the past few seasons with his band Social Distance and skiing a bunch of powdery runs in the Colorado Mountains. Dr. Hannah has been hitting the books for quite some time and is now a postdoctoral researcher at New Mexico State University. Both still know how to ride with Levi making the 15-16 Open, 15 Cruiser and 15X mains on Saturday and Sunday and Dr Hannah making the podium in 31-35 Women Cruiser on the two days that she raced. Impressive.

The 51-55 Cruiser main events were led by Vegas local and captain of team skinny dudes, Eric Sweets, but Mark Nunley somehow managed to pull the exact same last turn high-low on Sweets in each main snatching away victory. This also happened in the final lap of the weekend, 51 & Over Expert.

We have been waiting all year to see J&R’s Alexis Alden and Answer’s Danica Anderson face off in 14 Expert Girls but day was owned by Vegas local Savannah Stokes. Hyper’s newest recruit left no doubt that she has arrived as a serious contender for the skinny digit in the class this season with wins on days one and two. Alden went down in 2 of the three mains but managed a second on day two. Anderson would go 2-3-1 on the weekend. We can’t wait to see this class at grands when World champ Nicole Foronda joins the party.

The “Warrior Princess” Maya Gadbois has been on fire in the 8 Expert Girls class as of late and continued her winning ways on the first two days in Vegas. If she can snap a few more wins she too will be up for that elusive NAG Championship. Impact’s Zoe Barnes pulled off the big win on Sunday.

Its been a while since we’ve seen track awareness like Jacob Colwell exhibited in 6X. Alpha’s youngest star made a move in the last turn on Sunday that caused the entire arena to go crazy. No matter where he’s at on the track, he’s looking for the lead by the finish line.

Its almost inevitable that someone goes over a turn at some point during the main events and this year that happened in the 15-16 Expert Girls class on Sunday. Napa Valley Pull’s Kira Boustead was going bar to bar with Rift’s Breanna Winter out of the first turn. Neither wanted to give an inch and they’d end up locking arms going into turn two. Unable to turn they’d both launch over the turn. This opened the door for Breanna’s teammate Desi Romero who carved her way to victory.

It was great to be back in Vegas after such a long hiatus. Some folks love the short track, others not so much but no one can deny that the energy level rivals the best races of the year. Until next time…

 

 

Image Gallery

  • Ronnieoffbox_mxw60_mxh60_e1
  • Snt38956_mxw60_mxh60_e1
  • Snt39011_mxw60_mxh60_e1
  • Snt39034_mxw60_mxh60_e1
  • Snt37172_mxw60_mxh60_e1
  • Snt36682_mxw60_mxh60_e1
  • Snt36454_mxw60_mxh60_e1
  • Snt36408_mxw60_mxh60_e1
  • Snt36317_mxw60_mxh60_e1
  • Snt36280_mxw60_mxh60_e1
  • Snt37930_mxw60_mxh60_e1
  • Snt38063_mxw60_mxh60_e1
  • Snt38771_mxw60_mxh60_e1
  • Snt38747_mxw60_mxh60_e1

Fa-solid-arrow-left

Membership

Fa-solid-times
We're excited you want to ride with us! If you are a new rider, welcome to the family! If you are experienced, we are glad to have you back. Please select below:
Purchasing of New Memberships is temporarily disabled. Please contact us for more info.
15%

Step 1 / 6

To create or renew your membership, please sign in to your account or create a new account. If you are purchasing a membership for someone under the age of 18 please create an account for yourself first.

Eye-password-icon@2x Eye-invisible-outlined@2x

OR Forgot Your Password?
Forgot your password? Put in your email address here and we’ll email you a link to change your password.

An email from [email protected] containing instructions to reset your password has been emailed to you.

If you’re having trouble finding your email, try checking your Spam folder.
10%

Step 1 / 6

If you are purchasing this membership for someone under the age of 18, you must first create an account for yourself in order to enter payment options and sign safety wavers.

Birthdate must be a past date.
15%

Step 1 / 6

Password must be at least 8 characters.
Check all that apply.
15%

Step 1 / 6

Password must be at least 8 characters.

Check all that apply:

In order to comply with COPPA standards, and for your safety, riders under the age of 13 must have a parent or legal guardian register an account on the USA BMX site and consent to your profile creation. Please fill out your guardian’s email below.


Thanks for registering! Return to sign in below and sign in to your new account to continue to your purchase. An email has also been sent to with instructions on verifying your account. If you don’t see it, be sure to check your spam.
30%

Step 2 / 6

Who is this membership for?
Are you the rider's parent or legal guardian?

You must be the rider’s legal guardian in order to purchase a membership. Please have the rider’s legal guardian create an account and purchase the membership.

Is this your first time in BMX?
Please confirm your birthday.

Birthdate not accepted.
Is this the rider's first time in BMX?
Please confirm the rider's birthday.

Birthdate not accepted.
You must be over the age of 18 to purchase a membership. Please have your parent or legal guardian create an account and purchase your membership.
50%

Step 3 / 6

Balance Bike memberships are discounted and not considered a First Family Membership.
If your family member(s) already have a membership, enter their serial numbers for a $5 discount on your newest membership.
50%

Step 3 / 6

Balance Bike memberships are discounted and not considered a First Family Membership.
If your family member(s) already have a membership, enter their serial numbers for a $5 discount on your newest membership.
70%

Step 4 / 6

Gender
Skill Level
Please choose the track you would like to credit your membership to, as this helps your home track earn their ranking within the state or province.


Home Track State / Province
Home Track
Type of Membership
85%

Step 5 / 6


Please review the waivers below carefully and submit your electronic signature to consent to them.

In order for the membership to be processed, the Sanction must receive your digital signature. By digitally signing in the box below, you agree to the terms and conditions of the waivers referenced above.

Step 6 / 6

When adding a credit card, BMX Canada members must add their card to the CAN jurisdiction for processing.

SELECT USA BMX OR BMX CANADA

Step 6 / 6

Please confirm that all of your information is correct before completing your purchase.

If you do find a problem, click the back arrow to correct it.
Membership for
Home Track
Proficiency
Family Member
Membership Type
Date of Birth
Age
Payment Due
Make a Payment
Thank you for your purchase!
An email has been sent to your inbox with information on getting started with us:

Please download membership card below.

30%

Step 2 / 6

Please enter your Serial Number and Validation Code from your Trial Membership. Serial Number will be 8 digits and Validation Code will be 4 digits.
30%

Step 2 / 6

Renew a membership registered under your account, or by searching for existing memberships.
OR
50%

Step 3 / 6

Select one of the memberships below to renew a membership.
Search for Existing Memberships
50%

Step 3 / 6

Search for a rider by name or by serial number to renew a membership.
Please fill out both names.
OR
View Memberships on Your Account
50%

Step 2 / 6

Are you the rider and/or rider’s parent/legal guardian?
70%

Step 4 / 6

Gender
Skill Level
Skill Level
Please choose the track you would like to credit your membership to, as this helps your home track earn their ranking within the state or province.


Home Track State / Province
Home Track
Balance Bike memberships are discounted and not considered a First Family Membership.
If your family member(s) already have a membership, enter their serial numbers for a $5 discount on your newest membership.
Type of Membership
85%

Step 5 / 6


Please review the waivers below carefully and submit your electronic signature to consent to them..

In order for the membership to be processed, the Sanction must receive your digital signature. By digitally signing in the box below, you agree to the terms and conditions of the waivers referenced above.

Step 6 / 6

Please confirm that your information is correct and check out.
Membership for
Home Track
Proficiency
Family Member
Membership Type
Payment Due
Make a Payment
Thank you for renewing!
An email has been sent to your inbox with information on your renewal with us:

Please download membership card below.

Step 6 / 6

When adding a credit card, BMX Canada members must add their card to the CAN jurisdiction for processing.

SELECT USA BMX OR BMX CANADA