The USA Pump Track Championships make a stop in Gaston County again this year
Updated: May 4, 2022
Gaston County Tourism and Parks & Recreation are thrilled to announce, The USA Pump Track Championship Qualifier is once again schedule for the Velosolutions Pump Track at George Poston Park in Lowell, NC on Sunday, May 22, 2022.
The USA Pump Track Championships (USAPTC)
Accessible to all residents of the United States of America and held exclusively on Velosolutions Pump Tracks, USAPTC gives local heroes and first time racers the chance to battle it out for the ultimate bragging rights and experience. Whether you ride a BMX or mountain bike, the USA Pump Track Championships brings an active lifestyle experience to the best pump tracks.
Bring your BMX or Mountain Bike to George Poston Park May 22, 2022 for an awesome day of competition and fun!
Race Day
Following Saturday’s marque event will be the race that’s fun for the whole family! Ages 5 and up are welcome invited to compete in a day of friendly competition, community, and a celebration of the offroad bike community. There will be plenty of support for those just entering the sport as well as great racing from the top riders in the higher divisions.
Racing classes: (separate male and female divisions in each age group)
5-7 Years
8-10 Years
11-12 Years
13-14 Years
15-16 Years
17+ Open
35+ Masters
Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers will be awarded thanks to our event partners, The Walton Foundation, Oz Trails, Hyper Bicycles and SEVEN.
Winner of the Pro class will be named the first USA Pump Track Champion and will win an all-expenses paid trip to the Red Bull UCI Pump Track World Championships to represent the US in the last chance qualifier for the opportunity to be crowned World Champion.
A Whole Weekend of Fun
This race will be one of three events taking place including the Red Bull UCI Pump Track World Championship Qualifier on Saturday and BikeFest throughout the weekend. This will be a stellar weekend for not only only the athletes but spectators as well. The whole weekend will be family friendly.
Registration
This event may sell out, so make sure to register as early as you can. Pre-registration will be available online at www.usapumptrackchampionships.com or you will be able to register in person the weekend of the event. Register in person will be available Saturday, May 21st, 3 pm - 6 pm and Sunday, May 22nd, 8:30 am - 9:30 am.
Race Day Schedule
The USA Pump Track Championship Qualifier is set for Sunday, May 22, 2022, 8:30 am - 6 pm
8:30 - 9:30 am Regisration & FREE Practice for USA Pump Track Qualifier
9:45 - 3:20 pm Catagory Timed Runs
3:30 - 5:45 pm Super Finals
5:45 - 6:00 pm Awards
USA Pump Track Championships
About USA Pump Track Championships: Giving grass roots riders all across America a chance to race on in a World Championship format and professionally timed setting. www.usapumptrackchampionships.com
Velosolutions Pump Tracks
About Velosolutions: Velosolutions operate through a global network of professionals with profound knowledge in cycling, action sports, tourism and urban development. With experience that spans from UCI World Cup track building through to sport activation, Velosolutions is in a constant state of evolution as we strive to improve our products and services with every project we undertake.
Today Velosolutions is able to offer our products and services worldwide with premier partners in 20 countries. We help communities and their decision makers to find answers to their modern day social challenges and recreational demands. Our Mission is to provide easy access to cycling and action sports to everyone in the world in a sustainable way.
Both playgrounds and training facilities for bikers of all skill levels, these asphalted tracks are hotspots for all kinds of riders who seek a fun and action-filled sports experience. With the help of The Walton Foundation, Hyper Bicycles and SEVEN, Velosolutions has created this National Pumptrack Championship with special classifications for all to enjoy! Velosolutions is the official track builder for the USA Pump Track Championships and the Red Bull UCI Pump Track World Championships.
