BMX Iowa State Qualifier Triple Points Race this Weekend

February 03, 2022

RE:  BMX Iowa State Qualifier Triple Points Race this Weekend

DATES:  February 4-6, 2022

LOCATION:  Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 2815 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA

150 riders, ages younger than 5 years to 50+, from across the Midwest are expected for the USA BMX sanctioned races this weekend at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds in Davenport.  Sunday’s race is the first Iowa State Qualifier of the year.  Spectators are encouraged to come and watch this sporting event with free admission.

The Quad Cities is the only place in the world that has cement flat track BMX racing.  After operating inside the QCCA Expo Center in December and early January, Mississippi Valley BMX has now moved to the Fair Center building at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds in Davenport.  Mississippi Valley BMX operates weekly BMX racing for a limited time at the Fairgrounds on the seasonal 600-foot indoor BMX track with different style jumps.

Race Director Paul DePauw says, “We are keeping flat track BMX alive.  This was a popular style of racing 40 years ago.  We have been doing this throw-back style of racing in the QC for the past 11 years.  It has been a good introduction of BMX racing for kids, and many have started racing this way.  It’s also a great indoor activity in the winter.”

Weekend Schedule:

• Friday - Single with Registration from 5:30-7 pm; Races at 7 pm
• Saturday - Single with Registration from 11 am-12:30 pm; Races at 12:30 pm
• Sunday - Iowa State Qualifier Triple Points Race with Registration from 11 am-12:30 pm; Races at 12:30 pm. Doors open on Sunday at 9 am.

About Visit Quad Cities

Founded in 1990, Visit Quad Cities is the official Destination Management and Marketing Organization (DMMO) for the region.  Visit Quad Cities is a private 501(c)(6) non-profit engine charged with driving economic opportunity through tourism.  The Bring It QC program connects Quad Citizens with the Visit Quad Cities team to identify potential new meetings, events, conventions, and conferences that could be held in the Quad Cities regional destination.  Bring It QC provides another way for Visit Quad Cities to identify new business and lead generation opportunities to have an even bigger impact on our local economy and quality of life initiatives.

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Media Contact: Paul DePauw, Director, Mississippi Valley BMX and East Moline BMX Speedway, 309-791-1670 cell