OKLAHOMA CITY, OK. - MXDIRT, in conjunction with, MYLAPS, is pleased to announce that Reynard Raceway, located in Wellston, Oklahoma, has become the first track in the state of Oklahoma to install a transponder system that will be used for live timing and scoring of their racing events and practices.

Reynard Raceway, recently purchased by longtime professional and former World SX Champion, Robbie Reynard, consists of approximately 161 rolling acres with a 4,000 square-foot lodge. It is fast becoming a premier motocross track for the state and makes the perfect partner to implement a transponder system into Oklahoma racing. Transponder systems are widely used across the nation in a variety of racing sports and will bring many benefits to Oklahoma Motocross.

The transponder system, which has been installed at Reynard Raceway, has been tested in weekend practices and has been received very favorably by the riders. Riders like the real time scoring capability and accuracy of the transponders. Riders also state that, knowing their lap times in real time has already pushed them to compete with themselves to better their times. “Transponders will help take our facility to new heights, not only racing, but for my schools and training,” says Robbie Reynard. “I am really excited about the improvements we are making at the track each and every week. Adding this system will help our athletes reach the next level.”

"We are extremely excited to welcome Reynard Raceway to the MXDIRT team and program," said MXDIRT’s Bob Hansen. "Robbie obviously has a lot of experience with using transponders from his own career and understands the value that transponders provide with timing and scoring of events and MX training. Robbie's personal values and business plan are in sync with our own which allows for this partnership between MXDIRT and Reynard Raceway. We have placed a MYLAPS transponder system at Robbie's facility for his races, practice and his Robbie Reynard MX Schools. Robbie brings a lot to the plate with his experience and we can't think of a better person and voice to have on our team to introduce transponders to motocross in Oklahoma.

By working with, @Link WI-Fi, from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Reynard Raceway will become completely Wi-Fi accessible. By combining transponders with Wi-Fi access, it will allow competitors, family members, and spectators the ability to view live lap times, race results, and live video stream in real-time. Imagine being able to view the event from any computer whether from the trailers in the pit area or from the comfort of your own home. Today, with the use of Smartphone, laptops, I Touch's and I Pads, Wi-Fi allows the opportunity to provide and expand locally on something currently being used only in national amateur motocross events or professional motocross racing.

MYLAPS Sports Timing (previously known as AMB i.t. US), a multi-million dollar company based in Holland, is the world’s leader in automatic timing and scoring systems for motorsports. References using MYLAPS transponder systems include NASCAR, IRL, IMSA, ESPN X-Games, Tour de France, AMA Lucas Oil Outdoor Motocross Championships, as well as a long list of amateur tracks throughout the U.S. Amanda Mason with MYLAPS Sports Timing states: “Our team at MYLAPS is very excited and proud to work with MXDIRT and Reynard Raceway in this new project. We feel that our partnership will help take Oklahoma Motocross to the next level, by enhancing the sports experience not only for riders, their families, and fans, but for track owners and promoters as well. We are looking forward eagerly to the first race!”

Reynard Raceway is focused on providing the best riding facility possible to the state of Oklahoma and the South Central region. With lodging and RV facilities, along with Wi-Fi access, the track has much to offer. The lodge has six bedrooms, three baths, two living rooms/rec rooms, over-sized, fully-equipped kitchen with huge walk-in pantry/storage room, utility room, and an 800 square-foot screened in porch and central air. There are two natural terrain motocross tracks (each two miles long featuring huge uphill’s, downhill’s, off camber corners, berms, whoops, double jumps and table tops), an eight-mile cross-country track/trail, centrally located two-story scoring tower (with restroom and garage downstairs), air-conditioned/heated restroom facilities with showers, 20 RV hookups and six stocked ponds. By the look of the events that they are hosting this year, the AMA South Central Loretta Lynn Qualifier, the NMA Grand National Ponca City Qualifier, and the Oklahoma State Championship Series (OSCS), Reynard Raceway is well on their way to attaining their goals.

MXDIRT, in conjunction with partner Red Earth Systems, currently hosts and maintains five of the local motocross facilities websites including Reynard Raceway's. Along with the track websites, MXDIRT also maintains their own website dedicated to motocross in Oklahoma. “We are building a very strong team and have great facilities here in Oklahoma to take motocross and our events to another level.” "This project has been in the works for some time," states MXDIRT’s Bob Hansen, "Thanks to Reynard Raceway, @Link Wi-Fi, MYLAPS and Red Earth Systems for working with MXDIRT to put all the pieces in place."

To get your Oklahoma motocross news, track locations, race results, videos, and photo’s visit MXDIRT at www.mxdirtonline.com.
For track news, practice, race, and Robbie Reynard MX school schedules visit Reynard Raceway at www.reynardraceway.com

Oklahoma City Native and Reynard Mods Suzuki’s Robbie Reynard

 

AURORA, Ill. (February 2, 2010) – The 2010 AMA Arenacross Series championship battle got a little bit tighter last Saturday night in Kansas City as points leader Tyler Bowers experienced his worst night of the season, finishing eighth after having his front brake line severed in the first turn of the main event. As a result, his Babbitt’s Monster Energy/TiLube Kawasaki teammate Josh Demuth went on to win his first race of the season while fellow teammate Chad Johnson took a significant chunk out of Bower’s double-digit advantage.

 

This weekend, the AMA Arenacross Series heads to Tulsa, Okla. and the BOK Center, the newest venue on the circuit. One of series’ most legendary riders, Robbie Reynard, will take particular pride in Saturday night’s race as the Oklahoma City native gets to compete in front of his family and friends.

 

Reynard is making a return to the AMA Arenacross Series in 2010 after spending time over in Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship. So far this season, Reynard has a best result of fourth and currently sits 11^th in the standings. We caught up with the former series champion to talk about his return and get some insight into what the future holds for him.

 

Robbie, you spend some time racing Supercross but decided to return to the AMA Arenacross Series this season. What brought you back?

 

I came back for one (reason) because they had 450’s again. But more than anything I wanted to come back so I could just go out there and have some fun.

 

This weekend the series heads to Oklahoma, your home state. What is it going to be like to go back home and be able to race in front of your family and friends?

 

It’s going to be a blast, you know. It’s definitely going to be a lot of fun. That’s the thing about arenacross. Its like you’re family with everybody there and we all have a great time. That’s why I went and raced this year, because I had so much fun in the past racing arenacross. It’s even nicer having it close to home because I can drive to it. It’s only like an hour and a half.

 

How do you feel about your performances so far this year?

 

Well…I’m not happy. I’d be happy if I was winning but I’ve been getting faster each weekend. I didn’t put enough time into riding and stuff beforehand. I bought a race track and have been working on that quite a bit. I just kind of took some time out of training and riding. More the riding part I think because I’ve been getting arm pump like crazy and I think that’s because I haven’t been on a bike.

 

You mentioned the return of the 450s had an influence on brining you back. What do you think they’ve added to the competition this year?

 

I think for the teams more than anything its been bigger. It’s a little cheaper on the teams because they don’t have to do so much to the bikes to make them run good and keeping them up is a lot cheaper. For teams I think its just a lot easier on that part. I imagine some riders are having issues with the bigger bikes because they’re faster and its tight, but for me the more power the better. I’m one of those (riders) that’s a little bigger and in my opinion the 450 is a lot more fun than a 250F, but it’s hard to race against 140-pound riders when you’re 200 on a 250F (laughs).

 

Your team has been family-run and family-oriented for as long as anyone can remember. You and your dad have always had a great relationship. What has helped keep your team so strong?

 

You know, I don’t know. Me and my dad get along really well. Obviously you have to learn how to deal with some of the fathers at the races, but since he’s my father, I can’t yell at him (chuckles). But it’s good to have him there. He actually hasn’t gone to the last couple races because he was at home opening up the racetrack, having practice and playing on the tractor. But he hates it not to be at the races.

 

Now that you’ve bought a track and put so much effort into that, does that mean you’re looking towards the end of your career now and what you’re going to do once you’re done racing?

 

Yeah. It’s definitely my future. Having a racetrack and making it to where I can actually train and teach kids. I’ve been doing that a little bit, working with kids on the racing and training and stuff like that. But it’s really enjoyable for me just as much as racing myself to see a kid go out and do well after working with them. It’s a neat thing.

 

How much longer do you see yourself going bar-to-bar?

 

You know what? I really don’t know. As long as I’m having fun. I plan on going to Tennessee (and Loretta Lynn’s) to compete in the over 30 class and having some fun with that. Whatever allows me to keep enjoy doing this, I’ll race as long as I can.

 

What would you like to achieve for the rest of the season in order to walk away happy with your season?

 

Well, I’d like to start by winning in Tulsa is my goal right now. Trey (Canard) said if he won this last weekend that I’d have to go win this weekend. So it looks like I need to go out there and win because he won last Saturday night.

 

Advance tickets are available for this weekend’s Tulsa Arenacross at the BOK Center Box Office, Ticketmaster charge by phone and ticketmaster.com. Tickets cost $2 more the day of the race.

 

Fans in attendance also can take part in the Track Party on Saturday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for the chance to meet the riders and get autographs. Simply recycle any MONSTER ENERGY can at the gate entrance for FREE admission. Must have valid Saturday event ticket to enter.

 

Tickets for all rounds of the 2010 season can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com and www.arenacross.com.

 

For more information on the AMA Arenacross Series log on to www.arenacross.com.

 

Reynard Raceway consists of approximately 161 rolling acres with a 4,000 square-foot lodge (six bedroom, three baths, two living rooms/rec rooms, over-sized, fully-equipped kitchen with huge walk-in pantry/storage room, utility room, 800 square-foot screened in porch and central air.

There are two natural terrain motocross tracks (each two miles long featuring huge uphills/downhills, camber corners, berms, whoops, double jumps and table tops), an eight-mile cross-country track/trail, centrally located two-story scoring tower (with restroom and garage downstairs), air-conditioned/heated restroom facilities (including showers), 20 RV hookups and six stocked ponds.

 

Reynard Raceway is located at 9743 South Hwy 177 near Wellston, Oklahoma. It is 2.3 miles south of Route 66 and 3 miles from Turner Turnpike(I-44). It is about a 20 minute drive to Reynard Raceway from Okalahoma City.