racing- Mid east aREA qualifiER - MAY 7/8

•     Thursday – MAY 5th
•     Gates open 4:00 pm – 12:00 am
•     Friday – MAY 6th
•     Gates open 7:00 am – 12:00 am
•     Registration open 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
•     Practice runs 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
•     Saturday – MAY 7th
•     Gates open 7:00 am – 12:00 am
•     Registration open 7:00 am – End of the Race day
•     Mandatory Riders Meeting – 8:15 am via PA announcement (89.3 FM)
•     Practice begins at 9:00 am 
•     Racing to immediately follow Practice (No Late Practice)
•     RUNDOWN PITBIKE RACE after racing / evening event
•     Sunday – MAY 8th
•     Gates open 7:00 am – End of Race Day
•     Registration open 7:00 am – End of the Race Day
•     Mandatory Riders Meeting - 8:15 am via PA announcement (89.3 FM)
•     Practice begins 9:00 am 
•     Racing begins immediately following Practice (No Late Practice) 

•     All Riders/Spectators 12 & Up 
•     Thursday - Sunday  $40.00/per person
•     Friday - Sunday  $35.00/per person
•     Saturday - Sunday  $25.00/per person
•     Sunday Only $15.00/per person
•     Kids 4-11 (Non-Riders)
•     Thursday-Sunday $30.00/per person
•     Friday-Sunday $25.00/per person
•     Saturday-Sunday $15.00/per person
•     Sunday Only $5.00/per person
•     Pit Vehicle Permit- $20.00

-You will be charged for the entire weekend on the day you arrive.  Refunds will be given at the gate for the days you will not be attending provided you leave prior to midnight.

-You must have your gate wristband on in order to receive a refund.

-Come prepared – Non-potable water is available on site. If you require fresh water plan accordingly and stop prior to your arrival. Septic cleaning will be available each evening for an additional fee.  Cleaning company will be on site each evening driving through the facility to accommodate your needs. 

• Friday Practice Fee is $30.00 per Group 
• Saturday & Sunday Racing Fee is $40.00 per class/per day –This does not include the $15 MX  Sports Class Fee.
• Some classes will qualify on Saturday and some will qualify on Sunday.
• Please click the 2022 National Class List link to see which classes qualify each day.

• THIS IS A 2 DAY EVENT. YOU CAN RACE 1 DAY OR BOTH also YOU CAN JUST RACE AND NOT QUALIFY FOR LORETTAS.
• All bikes in the following classes: 250 B, 250 C, 450 B, 65 (7-9), 65 (10-11) and 85  (10-12) must meet the Limited class specifications in order to race on Saturday ONLY regardless if you are attempting to qualify or not.
• The last 4 digits of your frame number will be required for registration the day of the event. 
• NO Refunds will be given once racing starts.
• All Classes will race a 2 Moto format. Both motos will count towards your overall finish position. 
• If there are over 40 riders in any class, we will split the first motos into divisions. If 2 divisions are required, we will take the top 16 finish positions to the 2nd moto. The remaining racers will then be combined into an LCQ to be held at the completion of all first motos. We will then take the top 8 finish positions of the LCQ to the 2nd moto. All other racers who remain will not be eligible to compete any further. Your LCQ finish position will not count towards your first moto finish, it is only used to determine your eligibility to compete in the final moto.                                           
• All Minors MUST be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian or accompanied by an adult with a NOTARIZED permission slip. We must be able to retain the original document.
• Keep your radios tuned to 89.3 FM for up to date announcements and racing information once you are here on property.

 Transponders will be required to race this event on the Main Track. (Not required for Junior Track)Click the Transponder Rentals link below for details  

 America's Best Value (989) 624-4440 and Comfort Inn (989) 624-7777 in Birch Run will offer a special discount on this weekend for anyone who mentions Baja Acres.

Due to the volume of people at this event we strongly advise you to keep all personal items locked up during the entire weekend. We are not responsible for lost/missing items such as coolers, bicycles, personal items, etc.

• We will be parking vehicles as they arrive. There will be NO SAVING SPOTS. If you want to park with someone please arrive together.        
• NO electrical hook-up or fresh water on site.
• NO dumping of gray water.
• Pit Pass Permits are required for all pit vehicles. Passes can be purchased at the entry gate Only. All drivers must be 16 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.
• Baja Acres has the right to remove ANY pit vehicle sticker to ensure a safe campground environment.
• NO pit/open riding on race bikes. LET’S KEEP IT SAFE!!
• Any persons involved in the destruction and/or theft of Baja property, banners, etc. or of any customer’s property will be held liable and removed from the premises. NO EXCEPTIONS.
• No spectators will be allowed on the Main or Junior Track. Baja staff will be on the track to assist the riders.
• ABSOLUTELY NO trespassing onto neighboring properties
• NO bikes started before 9:00am. Township Ordinance.
• Wristbands must be worn at all times by riders and spectators.
• NO fireworks
• NO GLASS BOTTLES.
• Public intoxication is not allowed.
• All pets must be on a leash, All pets must be friendly, Please clean up after your pets. Barking and unruly dogs will be asked to leave
• Small campfires are allowed, No digging, No burning of nail inserted wood products.
• NO dumping fire ash into dumpsters/garbage cans.
• Swimming Pond will be open from dawn to dusk. NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY, SUPERVISE YOUR OWN.
• Anyone under the age of 18 must be at their campsite by 11pm.
• Quiet time is 11pm, please respect your neighbors – All loud generators must be turned off, with the exception of legitimate medical conditions.
• NO oil dumping, please use the oil recycling drums.
• Please help keep your pit area clean.
• Track walk will be allowed before & after races, until dusk.
• NO public display of unsportsmanlike behavior; loud cursing, etc.
• NO motorcycles allowed in spectator areas.
• Please report any violations to Baja Acres staff.
• Security will be on duty.
• Motocross is an awesome sport, we as enthusiast have the obligation to set a positive example for those to follow in order to give motocross the recognition it deserves!!

* all information is subject to change

FAQs

Q-Can I come race even tho I don’t want to qualify for Lorettas? 

A- YES you can just race, no worries have fun, win a award or $.  

Q- Do I have to race both days? 

A- No, you can race Saturday or Sunday  or both, each day is a different race day. 

Q-Do I need a AMA or local membership card? 

A- Yes you need an AMA membership you can get it at the track or at AMA website. No local membership is needed. 

Q-If I race is there a warm up practice? 

A-Yes, in the morning. There is also a Open Practice on Friday. 

Q- Can I camp and just watch? 

A-Yes please do.