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Industry Hosts Elite BMX Racing During USA BMX SoCal Nationals Weekend

Locals can experience the thrill of live BMX as top talent competes at the Industry Hills Expo Center from February 27–March 1.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Organization: USA BMX

Event Name: USA BMX SoCal Nationals

Series: 2026 USA BMX National Series (Stop #5)

Sport: BMX racing, cycling, action sports

Primary Location: Industry Hills Expo Center, City of Industry, CA, USA

Venue Address: 16200 Temple Ave, City of Industry, CA, USA

Event Dates: February 27-March 1, 2026 

TULSA, Okla. (Feb. 23, 2026)—The 2026 BMX National Series arrives in Industry February 27-March 1, as the SoCal Nationals take over Industry Hills Expo Center. With top riders from the U.S. and around the world, the event promises nonstop action and a premier showcase of elite BMX racing. This year, organizers are paying tribute to the City’s pop culture legacy with a Back to the Future theme, adding an extra layer of excitement for fans of all ages.

The SoCal Nationals mark the 5th stop of the 2026 USA BMX National Series. The three-day BMX competition will be held at Industry Hills Expo Center at 16200 Temple Ave in Industry. Races begin at 1:00 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday. 

“We’re excited to once again host the SoCal Nationals, especially as we pay tribute to the City’s pop culture legacy with a Back to the Future theme,” said City of Industry Council Member Newell Ruggles. “We look forward to continuing to build on the success of past years, making this an event that’s fun and exciting for riders, families, and fans of all ages across Southern California.”

Whether spectators are longtime BMX fans or new to the sport, the SoCal Nationals offers a weekend of thrilling athleticism and family-friendly fun. Beyond the track, Industry puts visitors within easy reach of world-class attractions, dining and cultural experiences, turning race weekend into a true destination getaway.

The full weekend schedule can be viewed here.

WHAT

USA BMX SoCal Nationals 

WHEN

Friday - Sunday, February 27 - March 1, 2026

• Friday: Racing begins at 1:00 p.m.

• Saturday: Racing begins at 9:30 a.m

• Sunday: Racing begins at 8:00 a.m.

WHERE

Industry Hills Expo Center

16200 Temple Ave

City of Industry, CA 91744 

COST               

• Free admission

• Parking is $15 per day

 MEDIA

Interviews and visual opportunities are available with local BMX riders and/or a USA BMX representative. To secure, please contact Alayna Dalgleish at [email protected] or 360-703-8602. Photos from the 2025 SoCal Nationals held in Industry can be found here. The full BMX image library can be found here. Please credit USA BMX if photos are published.

About USA BMX

Established as the American Bicycle Association in 1977 and headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, ABA is the nation’s largest cycling organization with more than 70,000 members with combined racing and freestyle events at more than 300 sanctioned BMX tracks across the United States and Canada. ABA empowers and elevates the early stages of bicycle development by creating opportunities through facility development, programs, and national events. As a result, ABA has developed a structured blueprint. A cyclist can progress from humble beginnings on a balance bike to becoming a BMX Olympian by establishing these roots. 

Through STEAM, scholarships, freestyle amateur events, the national series, the Olympics and new facilities built across the United States, these four pillars under the USA BMX organization will impact young riders and families: USA BMX Foundation, USA BMX Freestyle, USA BMX Racing and ABA Ethos.