GEICO High Point National, presented by United Bank
High Point Raceway – Mt. Morris, PA
Round 4
June 8, 2013

Welcome to the 37th Annual High Point National, presented by United Bank. This year’s High Point will mark Round 4 of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing.

We are proud to bring to you the very best professional motocross athletes in the world.

We hope the information below, as well as on other pages of this website, answer all of your questions. If not, please feel free to contact us at our offices in Morgantown, West Virginia at 304.284.0084.

 

Amenities
Additional Information
Admission
Gates
Pit Passes
Track Address/Contact Us
Pro Race Schedule
Amateur Racing
Weekend Rules
Directions
Hotels
Weather
Airport
Hospitals
Local Attractions
Post Event Info
Track History

FEATURE VENUE EVENTS

• Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing
• Loretta Lynn’s AMA Amateur Motocross Regional
• AMA ATV Pro Motocross Championship
• PAMX Regional Series
• DC Vet National Championship
• USVMX (US Vintage Motocross)

2012 HIGH POINT NATIONAL WINNERS

• 450 Class: Ryan Dungey (Red Bull KTM)
• 250 Class: Eli Tomac (Geico Honda)
• WMX Class: Jessica Patterson (Rockstar Energy Racing Suzuki)

AMENITIES

• On-site ATM presented by United BankGrandstand seating
  • Located beneath the Announcer Tower
• Open Air Festival seating
• Nearly 100% track Viewing from a variety of vantage points
• Infield Track Viewing via Three Track Tunnels
• Covered Super Ticket 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)
• Keep your radio tuned to WWMX 88.1 FM 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.

LOCAL PARTNERS

• United Bank, Morgantown
• Morgantown Honda, Morgantown
• Cernic’s Suzuki, Johnstown/Somerset
• Park & Madison Boutique, Morgantown
• Madeleine’s Restaurant, Morgantown
• Cleveland Brothers CAT
• Plum Construction

ADMISSION

Entry Date	Coverage	Adults GA	Kids GA (6-11)	Camping (per vehicle)
June 6	Thurs – Sun	$80	$50	$80 (3 nights)
June 7	Fri – Sun	$70	$40	$70 (2 nights)
June 8	Sat Only	$40	$20	$30 Sat night only
June 9	Sun Only	$15	$10

Super Pass! VIP Fan Zone  Adult (12 & Over) $200  |  Child (6 thru 11) $100
deluxe tent seating, VIP viewing area, all day hot pit access, full lunch buffet on Pro day, live timing & scoring feed, souvenir yearbook, private restrooms, Friday & Saturday gate admission (limited availability).

Holeshot Club $125 per person
NEW FOR 2013! Reserved seating adjacent to the Start Line, all day hot pit access, Saturday gate admission (limited availability).

Preferred Camping $150
Reserved camping closer to the action of the pro paddock and race track, limited availability.  Valid Thursday through Saturday night, per vehicle, not valid for gate admission.

GATES

GATES	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
OPEN	Noon	6 am	6 am	6 am
CLOSE	Midnight	Midnight	Midnight	N/A

Gates close midnight to 6 am daily. Please plan accordingly.

 

PIT PASSES

Other than the race track, the Pro Pits is where the action is. There are two types of pit passes, Early Entry and Racer X All Day. Early Entry Pit Passes grant access to the Pro Pits from 9 am until 12 pm noon and are available to purchase on the day of the event at the Announcers’ Tower. Racer X All Day Pit Passes grant access to the Pro Pits all day and will be available for purchase in the Spring 2013 online in advance and on-site at the Racer X Booth on Vendor Row the day of the event.

Info		Early Entry	Racer X All Day
Where To Buy		On Site at the Announcer’s Tower (Sat)	Online in Spring 2013 and On Site at the Racer X Booth (Sat)
Cost		$20	$40
Access		9 am – 12 pm	All Day

 

PRO PIT RULES

• Alcohol is PROHIBITED in the Pro Pits.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult pass-holder.
• You may not access the track at any time.
• There will be scheduled autograph sessions at various team rigs. Autographs are only available as scheduled. Autographs are not guaranteed. Purchase of a Pit Pass does not guarantee that you will obtain a pro autograph.
• Anyone removing or taking an item from a team rig or pit area without permission will be prosecuted.
• Entry to the Pro Pits is at your own risk. You are responsible for your own safety.

TRACK ADDRESS, SHIPPING & CONTACT INFORMATION

High Point 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

PRO RACE SCHEDULE & TRACK MAP

Click HERE to download the 2013 High Point National, presented by United Bank weekend schedule.

AMATEUR RACING

Day	Date	Time	What	Cost	Details
Friday	June 7	10am-3pm	Amateur Organized Practice	$25/group
Sunday	June 9	8am	Amateur Racing	$30/class; $40/purse class	AMA Membership Required

 

WEEKEND RULES

We want you to have a fun and safe national weekend. Please abide by these simple rules:

• Track Access Policy: The racetrack is OFF LIMITS AT ALL TIMES to all guests. Guests are not permitted to enter the racetrack for any purpose. DO NOT STEAL THE BANNERS! Guests are not permitted to take the banners—THIS IS DANGEROUS, especially when bikes are still on the track. Parents, you are responsible for your own children. Please do not let them take banners off the track. Adults, you should know better. Violators will be prosecuted. This prohibition will be strictly enforced.
• Search Policy: All vehicles are subject to search at any time. If any fireworks, glass containers, or other prohibited items are found, you may remove them from the property yourself, or we will dispose of them for you. We are not responsible for the safe return of any contraband removed.
• Responsibility. Motocross racing, like all motorsports, can be dangerous. When you enter the grounds you assume the risk of injury and/or damage. It is your responsibility to keep yourself and your children a safe distance from the racetrack. Parents, you are responsible for the safety of your children. Be aware of their location at all times.
• Never turn your back to oncoming racers.
• Prohibited. We do not permit pets, fireworks, glass beverage containers, kegs, scaffolding or weapons.
• No Pit Vehicles. We do not allow pit bikes, quads, scooters, golf carts, etc. Race bikes may be ridden at a walking pace to and from your moto only.
• No Open Campfires. Gas and charcoal cooking grills ONLY permitted.
• Search Policy. All vehicles are subject to search at any time. We are not responsible for the safe return of any contraband removed.
• Quiet time is 11:00 pm nightly. No loud generators after this time.
• Midnight Curfew. All campers must be at their campsites by midnight.
• Tickets. Your armband is your weekend ticket and must be worn at all times. If you leave the facility, you must have it on in order to re-enter. This is your gate ticket. Do not take it off.
• Fire Extinguishers. All campers/haulers over 20‘ in length should be equipped with a fully functioning fire extinguisher.
• Campsites. There are no electric or water hookups. Primitive camping only.
• NO CAMP FIRES!
• Gates close daily from midnight to 6:00 am. You may leave after this time, but many not re-enter until 6:00 am. Please plan accordingly.
• Gate prices do not change until Midnight. If you arrive prior to midnight, you will be charged that day’s admission.
• We will park you as you arrive, in the next available space, in the area of your choice. You may not save spots for people who will arrive later. Camping spaces are no wider than 20’.
• All vehicles on the premises overnight must have a camping permit.
• STAY OFF THE TRACK. The racetrack is off limits to spectators. Only registered racers and authorized personnel are permitted on the race track. No one is permitted on the racetrack at night.
• DO NOT take the banners. Banners and event signage are the Private Property of the Promoter. Removal of these items is illegal and punishable by law. You will be prosecuted for theft. Don’t be a thief!
• Medical Insurance. We do not have medical insurance for racers, and urge you not to race without it.
• Restricted. No riding in the woods or on the stock car track at any time. Violators are subject to disqualification. Other event information: • TRASH. Please use our trash receptacles. If you need trash bags, you can get them from the front gate.
• General Information & Security: Gate 1
• Will Call: Gate 5
• Lost & Found: Announcer Tower

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  

HOTELS

• 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
• Hilton Garden Inn 304-225-9500 I-79 S, 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
• Holiday Inn Express 304-291-2600 I-68, Exit 7
• Super 8 304-296-4000 I-68, Exit 7

WEATHER

Mount Morris, PA

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.

HOSPITALS

In Morgantown, WV (south of High Point):

WVU Hospital (Ruby Memorial) Medical Center Drive Morgantown, WV 26506 (304) 598-4000

Monongalia General Hospital 1200 JD Anderson Drive Morgantown, WV 26505 (304) 598-1323

Directions:

• From Main Gate, go right onto Taylortown Road for 2 miles (careful to go straight 1/10 mile from gate)
• Right onto Route 100 for 3 miles
• Left onto Route 19 for 5.6 miles to Sheets
• Left 1.6 miles to WVU Coliseum
• Left onto Patteson Drive and follow the directions to one of the hospitals below

To WVU Hospital:

• After turning left onto Patteson Drive, go through 2 traffic lights-0.8 mile
• Right onto Medical Center Drive to Hospital.

To Mon General Hospital:

• After turning left onto Patteson Drive, go straight 1.5 miles (becomes VanVoorhis Road)
• Right at stop light at VanVoorhis/Chestnut Ridge Road intersection (Route 705)
• Turn left at second stop light onto Pineview Drive
• Hospital on the right onto JD Anderson Drive at the top of the hill.

 

On Site First Aid Location: Life State Medical on Side B

Hours: 24/7 Friday-Sunday

Contact: John Kravetsky, Paramedic

412.559.4874  

 

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

• 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 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.
• Madeleine’s Restaurant, the official restaurant for High Point Raceway. Fresh, Local, Creative dishes prepared by award-winning Chef Brian Wallace. Check out their website HERE.

POST EVENT INFO

• Pro Results: Posted after the event at www.allisports.com
• Event Souvenirs (t-shirts, hats, etc.): Available at the event or www.mototees.com

TRACK HISTORY

In the early 1970′s, enterprising motocross race promoter Dave Coombs Sr. went on the search for the perfect motocross track. He had tried a couple of tracks in West Virginia that weren’t big enough, and then one in Keyser’s Ridge, Maryland, but that track’s rocky soil didn’t find favor with the riders. In the fall of 1976, he movied his races to Mount Morris, Pennsylvania, just across the state line above Morgantown, West Virginia, using the rich soil of a farm owned by the Holbert family, who were racers themselves. High Point Raceway opened in September ’76, but the originial 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 Beboers, Adolf Weil, and Hans Maisch laid down fallen tree branches and built small rock piles to ouline where they should go. In doing so, they created the basic design that High Point uses to this day. The High Point circuit uses the land’s natural elevation to create uphill double and trople jumps and long sweeping corners in a natural ampitheater setting. To go fast on this highly regarded track today, riders have to dial in skills that were perfected three decades ago. 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 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, Mark 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 tracks in the entire sport. 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 bisiness, 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 ATV Series, and now the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship. And in a move that would make Bid Dave proud, the first live network television broadcast of an AMA Pro Motocross race took place on June 13, 2009, with the High Point National being featured live on NBC, a first for professional motocross in America.

Have Fun, Be Safe, and We’ll See you at the Races!
The Coombs and Holbert Families