Även i år kör det finska motorcykelförbundet final i det öppna finska supercross serien i Lahti och de bjuder nu in svenskar.
Tävlingen körs 21-22 oktober i Lahti, Finland och det finns möjlighet för svenskar att få hjälp med resekostnader och boende.
Lahti Supercross October 21st – 22nd 2011
General information:
A two day final of Open Finnish Supercross series will take place in Lahti, Finland on October 21st – 22nd 2011. We are looking for a riders to participate in the event. The race is open for both MX1 (SX) and MX2 (Lites) riders. The promoter of the race will help with traveling expenses, and accommodation for the riders. No start money. Last year Swedish riders Rasmus Sjöberg, Tom Söderström, Dennis Wellerfors and Filip Thuresson were racing at Lahti.
There will be also a whip contest for extra prize money. This year the races will be on Friday and Saturday and Supercross afterparty on Saturday night.
So don’t miss your chance to gain some international racing experience and visit the home country of Santa Claus and Nokia!
Check out the video from last year from here:
If you are interested, please email (preferred) or call:
Kusti Manninen
Finnish Motorcycling Federation
tel: +358405545173
Location:
The race is held at “Lahden Suurhalli”, an indoor soccer arena located in the city of Lahti, about 60 miles north of Helsinki.
Timetable SML Supercross fueled by Monster Energy & One Industries:
Friday 21st of October:
15:00 Free practice (three groups, each 15 min)
15:45 Timed practice ((three groups, each 15 min, top 15 from each group to evenings program)
18:00 Opening ceremonies
18:15 Race starts
20:45 Final
21:00 Award ceremonies
21:20 Best Whip Contest
Saturday 22st of October:
12:00 Free practice (three groups, each 10 min)
12:45 Timed practice (three groups, each 10 min, top 15 from each group to evenings program)
15:00 Opening ceremonies
15:15 Race starts
17:45 Final
18:00 Award ceremonies
18:20 Jump contest
21:00 Supercross after party at club Seurahuone, Lahti
Price money for each night:
– plus separate money for winner of best whip contest:
1. 1000€ (about US $1450)
2. 600€ (about US $860)
3. 500€ (about US $715)
4. 400€ (about US $570)
5. 300€ (about US $430)
6. 200€ (about US $285)