Jingle Rock at Antioch
It's the Carolina Iditarod at Antioch Speedway.
Motorcycles and ATV's from accross the country will be travelling to Antioch Speedway, Saturday, December 4th for the first of a three race winter series for the Mid East Hare Scramble Association.
The event will kick off on Friday night with free camping and a huge bonfire as race teams arrive at the speedway in preperation for a whole day of racing.
Then on Saturday, Hare Scramble racing begins at 8am on five mile course on the speedway property and lasts all day. Pee Wee bikes start at 8am, Pee Wee Quads at 9am, Youth Bikes at 10am, Youth Quads at 11am, Adult Bikes (Pro and Amatuer)at 1pm and Adult ATV's at 3pm.
After the Hare Scramble portion of the event is finished, then the Flat Track racers will race on North Carolina's largest dirt track in the same classes under the lights.
Back in March of this year, 439 Motorcycles and ATV's raced the hare scramble at Antioch Speedway. "The place was packed" says Danny Smith - promoter of the speedway. " By mid afternoon, you couldn't fit anymore cars on the property. We have cleared additional parking for this December event. Over 160 Adult Atv's all raced at the same time and 180+ Adult Motorcycles at the same time. When they cranked up their bikes, it sounded like thunder!"
Antioch Speedway is a unique poperty on the tour as it features stadium seating as well as woods and river racing. "You can see much of the event from the main grandstands", says Smith, " but to capture the whole experience, you've got to walk into the woods and watch these guys and girls make those jumps!" People can take a virtual tour of the property by visiting the Antioch Speedway website at dot net.
The March event was dominated by two Ohio pro riders with the highest finishing North Carolina rider coming in eighth place. This December event has already had some of the best riders in the country calling and saying they are coming to North Carolina for this Mid East winter event. Amatuer riders are also welcome to come participate. Call the Mid East racing series at 704-484-9000 to register.
Admission to the event is just $7.00, and camping is free both Friday and Saturday night. Antioch Speedway is located at 2850 Race Track Street, Morganton, NC 28655 just 5 miles east of Morganton along Hwy 64 next to the Morganton - Lenoir Airport. For more information call the speedway at 828-430-TRAX(87290 or visit the mid east racing website
It's the Carolina Iditarod at Antioch Speedway.
Motorcycles and ATV's from accross the country will be travelling to Antioch Speedway, Saturday, December 4th for the first of a three race winter series for the Mid East Hare Scramble Association.
The event will kick off on Friday night with free camping and a huge bonfire as race teams arrive at the speedway in preperation for a whole day of racing.
Then on Saturday, Hare Scramble racing begins at 8am on five mile course on the speedway property and lasts all day. Pee Wee bikes start at 8am, Pee Wee Quads at 9am, Youth Bikes at 10am, Youth Quads at 11am, Adult Bikes (Pro and Amatuer)at 1pm and Adult ATV's at 3pm.
After the Hare Scramble portion of the event is finished, then the Flat Track racers will race on North Carolina's largest dirt track in the same classes under the lights.
Back in March of this year, 439 Motorcycles and ATV's raced the hare scramble at Antioch Speedway. "The place was packed" says Danny Smith - promoter of the speedway. " By mid afternoon, you couldn't fit anymore cars on the property. We have cleared additional parking for this December event. Over 160 Adult Atv's all raced at the same time and 180+ Adult Motorcycles at the same time. When they cranked up their bikes, it sounded like thunder!"
Antioch Speedway is a unique poperty on the tour as it features stadium seating as well as woods and river racing. "You can see much of the event from the main grandstands", says Smith, " but to capture the whole experience, you've got to walk into the woods and watch these guys and girls make those jumps!" People can take a virtual tour of the property by visiting the Antioch Speedway website at dot net.
The March event was dominated by two Ohio pro riders with the highest finishing North Carolina rider coming in eighth place. This December event has already had some of the best riders in the country calling and saying they are coming to North Carolina for this Mid East winter event. Amatuer riders are also welcome to come participate. Call the Mid East racing series at 704-484-9000 to register.
Admission to the event is just $7.00, and camping is free both Friday and Saturday night. Antioch Speedway is located at 2850 Race Track Street, Morganton, NC 28655 just 5 miles east of Morganton along Hwy 64 next to the Morganton - Lenoir Airport. For more information call the speedway at 828-430-TRAX(87290 or visit the mid east racing website
