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First race at Wagarville motocross track this weekend
The tracks is owned by Chris Bumpers and is managed by Samuel Coleman and features a 1-1/4 mile track for the older racers and a separate track for the younger ones. Three races are planned for each day and are part of a regional circuit between the Wagarville track and the tracks in Atmore and Crestview, Fla. Trophies will be presented to the winners in each category. Coleman, who oversees the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the track, said the goal is to become a sanctioned track on the motocross circuit. "We meet all the physical requirements," he said. "It's mainly just going through the motions." Coleman said he is grateful to Bumpers for giving him the opportunity to do what he loves the most for a living. "I worked construction for awhile out in Arizona and fell in love with this sport," he said. "I haven't ever competed professionally, but I love to ride for fun."
"You want to be able to get to a rider if he goes down and gets injured," said Coleman. "That's why it's important to keep the dust to a minimum." Two 30,000-gallon tanks, which are fed by a pond in the center of the track, provide the water. Coleman and Bumpers also use two tractors and a bulldozer to straighten out any spots that might cause problems for the racers. "The riders like to get in there and make their own ruts, which adds to their ability to run the track successfully," said Coleman. The races are being sponsored by Suzuki, which makes sense, because Bumpers is the owner of a new Suzuki dealership which will open in Jackson soon.
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