Gravity Park USA
Gravity Park USA is a motocross track near Chilton, Wisconsin.[1] It hosts weekly motocross races between April and October, featuring motorcycles and quads. The world record for the greatest length traveled on a motocross track during 24 hours was set at the track.
History
Gravity Park USA opened in 2000.[2] It was named Gravity Park until it was renovated in 2005.[2] When it originally opened, it held snocross races in the North American winter.[3] Races were also held on an on-site dirt oval for several years before the renovation.[4] The track hosted the 2005 Kraft Amateur Stadiumcross Championship; 250 drivers competed in the event.[5]
The track has been used for special touring events, such as Badger State Quad Championship quad races.[6] The track has also been used for SCCA RallyCross and mud bogging.[7][8]
World record
On September 11 to 12, 2010, motocycle racer Perry Prichard attempted to break a world record at Gravity Park. He contacted the Guinness World Records to certify the record, and the attempt was to set "the most continuous laps on a motocross bike on a motocross track by an individual in 24 hours".[9] The record attempt was a benefit for Haitians.[10] He was allowed a 5-minute break each hour to refuel, refresh, and bike repairs.[11] Guinness certified the record 426.96 km (265.3 mi) distance as the "Greatest distance on a motocross in 24 hours (individual)".[12]
When asked why he did the record attempt, he replied "when I sat down to think of what I could do to raise money for Haiti, the first thoughts through my head were NOT to sell pizzas, Girl Scout cookies or anything like that, it was about, I love to ride motorcycles and how can I turn that passion into raising money?"[9]
Amenities
The track has a sports bar and lounge, called the Killsnake Clubhouse, that is open while there is racing on the track.[13]
References
- ^ "Gravity Park USA". Travel Wisconsin. Retrieved 10 September 2010.
- ^ a b "About Gravity Park USA". Gravity Park USA. Retrieved 10 September 2010.
- ^ "Gravity Park Host Their First PeeWee Oval ATV Racing Event". ATV source. Retrieved 22 September 2010.
- ^ "Gravity Park USA". NA-Motorsports. Retrieved 10 September 2010.
- ^ Emme, Pete. "Maier Slices Off Kraft Pizza Amateur Stadiumcross Victories". Cycle News. Retrieved 22 September 2010.
- ^ "Badger State Quad Championship - Round 4 - Gravity Park USA". ATV Riders.com. Retrieved 10 September 2010.
- ^ "Gravity Park II". Ralley-America.com. Retrieved 10 September 2010.
- ^ "Race Sept. 25 Chilton WI". Racing Junk.com. Retrieved 22 September 2010.
- ^ a b "About Us". 24 Hours for Haiti.com. Retrieved 22 September 2010.
- ^ Anderson, Cheryl (August 23, 2010). "A race to help Haiti has a motocross rider raising funds while attempting to set a world record". The Post Crescent.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ^ "Changing Lives One Lap at a Time". Motocross Action magazine. Retrieved 22 September 2010.
- ^ "Greatest distance on a motocross in 24 hours (individual)". Guinness Book of World Records. Retrieved 27 March 2011.
- ^ "Gravity Park USA". Chilton, Wisconsin. Retrieved 29 October 2010.
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