Location: High Point Raceway, Mount Morris, Pennsylvania
High Point Raceway opened in September '76, but the original layout would soon change. Shortly after opening, the Maico factory team stopped by looking for a place to practice while following the Trans-AMA Series, and they decided to revamp the track layout to make it more European, incorporating more hills and off-camber turns. Sylvain Geboers, Adolf Weil, and Hans Maisch laid down fallen tree branches and built small rock piles to outline where they should go. In doing so, they created the basic design that High Point uses to this day.
But High Point, like the sport itself, has gone through changes over the years - most of them aimed at making a more fan-friendly track that also challenges the ever-evolving equipment modern race teams bring to Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross. Trees were cleared from around the facility so fans can view nearly 100 percent of the track from a variety of vantage points, and the bigger jumps were put right in view of the largest spectator areas. In 2008, the track received a makeover courtesy of star track builder Marc Peters, resulting in more hang time for the riders. With a mix of the old school and the new, High Point is a true challenge for the racers and remains one of the most popular tra
Here's a little-known fact: Today, its commonplace to name stadiums and racetracks after a company in exchange for sponsorship money. Coombs was ahead of his time, though, and began looking for a title sponsor as soon as his new track was ready in 1976. At first, it looked like Hi-Point Racing Products would step up and take the naming rights, but the company decided to pass on the opportunity (for a reported $500). Coombs was stuck with a bunch of Hi-Point Raceway signs, so he needed a new name that would require as few changes as possible: thus High Point Raceway!
The motocross world lost Dave Coombs Sr. on August 3, 1998, after a long battle with leukemia, but his family and the Holberts continue to produce the High Point National in his honor. The family business, MX Sports, is also the driving force behind the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships at Loretta Lynn's Ranch, the Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series, the AMA Pro ATVA Series, and now the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship.
And in a move that would make Big Dave proud, the first live network television broadcast of an AMA Motocross race took on June 13, 2009, with the High Point National being featured live on NBC, and a first for Professional Motocross in America.
FEATURED MOTOCROSS EVENTS
- Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship
- Loretta Lynn's AMA Amateur Motocross Regional
- ITP/Moose Racing AMA ATV Pro Motocross Championship
- PAMX Regional Series
- DC Vet National Championship
- USVMX (US Vintage Motocross)
2009 AMA MOTOCROSS WINNERS
- 450 class: Chad Reed (Rockstar Makita Suzuki)
- 250 class: Christophe Pourcel (Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki)
- WMX class: Ashley Fiolek (Honda Red Bull Racing)
AMENITIES
- Grandstand seating
- Open Air Festival seating
- Nearly 100% track Viewing from a variety of vantage points
- Infield Track Viewing via Three Track Tunnels
- 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
- Onsite Free & VIP paid 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
- Convenient offsite paid parking across from front gate ($10)
TRACK ADDRESS, SHIPPING & CONTACT INFORMATION
High Pont Raceway
281 Taylortown Rd
Mount Morris, PA 15349
Phone: 304-284-0084
Phone: (Race weekend only) 724.324.2986
www.highpointmx.com
Tim Cotter, Director
tcotter@mxsports.com
DIRECTIONS
From Pittsburgh, PA and points north
Take I-79 south to Exit 1 (Mount Morris)
Go east 3 miles to the gate
From Morgantown, WV and points south
Take I-79 north to PA Exit 1 (Mount Morris)
Go east 3 miles to the gate.
From Hagerstown, MD and points east
Take I-70 west to I-68 west
Take I-68 west to I-79 north to PA Exit 1 (Mount Morris)
Go east 3 miles to the gate.
Fast Pass-Alternate route from Morgantown
Take I-79 north to exit 155 (Star City/WVU exit)
Follow Route 19 north for about 5.5 miles to Route 100
Turn right onto Route 100 and follow for 3.1 miles
Left onto Taylortown Rd at Walnut Lane Bar-2 miles to the gate
Big Rig Alternate Route:
From Pittsburgh, PA and points north
Take I-79 south to Exit 1 (Mount Morris)
Turn right into Mt. Morris and turn left onto US 19 south
Follow US 19 south to Rt. 100 south
Turn left on Rt. 100 for 3.1 mi
Turn left at Taylortown Rd (at Walnut Lane Bar & Grill)
Track is 2 miles on the left
From Morgantown, WV and points south
Take I-79 north to Exit 155 (WVU exit)
Turn left to US 19 north
Take US 19 north for 5.5 mi. to Rt. 100
Turn right on Rt. 100 for 3.1 mi
Turn left at Taylortown Rd (at Walnut Lane Bar & Grill)
Track is 2 miles on the left
Exit Directions:
Truck Route To I-79:
Right out of Gate
Straight on Taylortown Rd. 2 mi. to Rt. 100 at Walnut Lane Bar
Right onto Rt. 100 3.1 miles to US 19
For Morgantown and points south, go left on US 19 south
For Mount Morris and points north, go right on US 19 north
To I-79:
Right out of Gate onto Taylortown Rd. 100 Yds.
Right onto Bald Hill Church Rd. 3 miles to I-79
WHERE TO STAY
- Quality Inn 304-599-1680 I-79 S, Exit 155
- Best Western 304-599-5399 I-79 S, Exit 155
- Hampton Inn 304-599-1200 I-79 Exit 155
- Econo-Lodge 304-296-8774 I-79 S, Exit 152
- Comfort Inn 304-296-9364 I-79 S to I-68 E, Exit 1
- Ramada Inn 304-296-3431 I-79 S to I-68 E, Exit 1
- Waterfront Place 304-296-1700 I-79 S to I-68 E, Exit 1
- Hotel Morgan 304-292-8200 I-79 S to I-68 E, Exit 1
WEATHER
AIRPORT
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Directions to track:
From Airport take Rt 60E to I-79 south
Take Exit 1, Mount Morris
Left off exit, go 3 miles
Approx. drive time: 1 hr.
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On Site First Aid
Location: Life State Medical on Side B
Hours: 24/7 Friday-Sunday
Contact: John Kravetsky, Paramedic c: 412.559.4874
THINGS TO DO
- Morgantown, West Virginia, the "Scenic Mountain Home of West Virginia University", serves as the host town for the event. Morgantown holds the closest hotels and the restaurants to the track.
- Fans of outdoor activities away from the motocross track can hit the water at nearby Cheat Lake, or hike and mountain bike at Cooper's Rock
- Pittsburgh is a cool town, too. The weather is perfect in June, and there are plenty of fun spots to eat and shop.
- Don't forget: High Point will hold a full day of amateur motocross racing on Sunday.
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