NBL Grands pumps up the program

Hilliard, Ohio –The National Bicycle League (NBL) is proud to announce that America’s most prestigious race is headed back to the World Famous Derby City BMX Track in Louisville, Kentucky from August 30 to September 2. The 30th Anniversary of the NBL Grand National comes complete with an exciting blend of intense race action, awards presentations, entertainment, contests, and culminates with the highly-anticipated crowning of the 2007 National Champions. The 2007 NBL Grand National will be much more than just a race – it will be an ‘Experience’ and to celebrate the 30th Anniversary, all Amateur #1’s will receive a commemorative Championship award. The Grands ‘Experience’ will also feature a 2008 UCI Continental race, an NBL All-Star Clinic, and a new Saturday Elite Spectacular on Saturday afternoon. For anyone not able to attend, you’ll get to see the action from the comfort of your computer screen through the ‘LIVE’ Webcast at BMXTVDIRECT.

New for 2007, the NBL will showcase the Elite Series classes plus a special ‘Open’ class during the Elite Spectacular on Saturday. The ‘pumped-up’ show will include special music, contests, and a Pro Autograph session. Click over to the NBL website for event information and then visit the Derby City BMX website to find directions to E.P. ‘Tom’ Sawyer Park and other useful local information.

The 30th NBL Grand National is proudly presented by BAWLS Guarana ‘The Official Energy Drink of the NBL’ (www.bawls.com), Intense BMX (www.intensebmx.com), Sinz Racing (www.sinz-racing.com), Vigor Helmets (www.vigorhelmets.com) and Camp Woodward (www.campwoodward.com).

Schedule of Events:

THURSDAY, AUGUST 30
NBL All-Star Clinic
– Registration 8am to 9:30am
– Clinic 9:30am to 11:30am
– Cost $30, includes t-shirt & goodie bag
Pre-Practice Registration 9am
– You must have your NBL license to sign up. No exceptions!
– Cost per rider $10 Pre, $15 Post
– Bike Inspection 9am to 5pm
– Pre-Practice 12pm to 7pm (Schedule to be announced)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 31
Grand National Registration 7am to 4pm
Bike Inspection 6:30am to 4pm
Practice 7am to 4:30pm – FREE to registered riders! (Schedule to be announced)
2008 UCI N.A. Continental Race #2 – Time TBA

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
No Practice
No Registration
Opening Ceremonies 7:30am
Race Begins 8am (will run 1st and 2nd rounds for Amateur)
NEW!! NBL Elite Spectacular 5–7:30pm
Elite, Junior, Super-Ex, Masters, Amateur Open (TBA)

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
No Practice
Race Begins 8am (3rd round to finish)

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Rain Date or Travel Date