21st Annual AZOT International Race 2023
International Vet Motocross Series
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Event Program
Welcome to Arizona!
Welcome to our 21st Annual IVMX race for 2023 in our fantastic southwestern weather! Thank you for making the trip. We appreciate all of you who came to continue the tradition of Vet racers demonstrating how to have fun. Enjoy yourself and be SAFE. Remember, for most us, there are 5 substantial moto’s this weekend, so pace yourself. Have fun, but ride within your limits and return home safely. Don’t forget, you are in the desert and you need to stay hydrated.
This program was designed to cover everything you need to know about our event. Look for the Check-In / Sign-Up booth when you enter the parking area. Stop by the tent and results board regularly during the weekend to see results, check for updates and get important information. Club Rep names are posted along with some key International Rule updates. Be sure to check the results board after Moto 1. Depending upon the last minute entries, there could be changes in race schedule or classes that may impact YOUR RACE.
Our Saturday dinner of pulled pork BBQ and some delicious sides is being served by Roedee’s BBQ. Additional dinners and food items are available for cash purchase – their menu is posted by his service area. Dinner will be ready by 4:00 pm, just bring the meal ticket you got with your welcome bag and enjoy a delicious hot meal. Tables and chairs are set up in the gathering tent for your convenience. Help yourself to the beverages and desserts.
Saturday’s raffle will be held in the gathering tent after everyone has finished dinner. You can bring your own chair and sit out in the surrounding area if you prefer to enjoy the cool AZ evening air.
Several businesses have generously provided support for this event. Please consider going to them for parts and supplies - and say “thank you for supporting AZOTMX” while you’re there. While everyone shops on-line, we need to remember that it’s our local businesses who are there for us in real time, with options and immediately available products. Our local businesses make motocross possible for all of us. There’s nothing like walking out of a shop with exactly what we need (and what we just want) in our hands.
Again, Thank You for choosing to race with us at this, the first International race held at the new, reinvented Motoland mx track. Our goal is for you to have an energizing, memorable weekend and return home with great memories, sore muscles and colorful stories to share.
AZOT Board Members:
Michael Faso – President
Larry Thurman - Vice President
Katherine Faso - Secretary
Austin Stewart - Race Director
Maggie Kritcher - Treasurer
Committee Members:
Gary Kritcher - International Rep
Teresa Stewart - Awards and Events
Linda Neil - Raffle
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- Gates open on Thursday at noon; close at 8:00 pm
- Free camping Thursday night and Sunday night
- $10 camping fee for Friday and Saturday nights
- Gate charge for the race weekend is $30 per person. Children 6 and under free
- Open Practice $35 on Friday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Credit card transactions are accepted on-line and at the track
- Friday registration 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm
- Saturday registration 6:00 am to 7:00 am
- Transponders are distributed upon check-in/registration on Friday from noon to 6 pm or Saturday morning from 6 to 7 am. There is no additional charge – the cost was included in the entry fee.
- There will be a live timing code on the results board. You can scan to follow along and keep track of when your moto is coming up.
MX services, parts & gear:
Adrenalin Motorsports, 3151 N Piper Avenue #113, Casa Grande
Just some of the local services/shops on Florence Blvd
Restaurants: Texas Road House, Denny’s, I-Hop, Chili’s and lots of locally owned Mexican food restaurants and sports bars
Chain/fast food: Panda Express, Chipotle Mexican Grill, McDonalds, What-a-Burger, Wendy’s, Pizza Hut, Church’s Chicken, Kentucky Fried Chicken and others
Medical: Banner Medical Center and Emergency Room
Pharmacy: CVS, Walgreen’s
Groceries and household: Walmart, Fry’s Food & Drugs
Services: Auto Zone, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Discount Tire, Home Depot, Lowe’s
Gasoline/Diesel: best prices at QT, Circle K
Other: Cal Ranch, Tractor Supply
Recommended hotels: Holiday Inn Express, Best Western, Radisson
More options at the shopping center at I-10 and Florence Blvd
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Some Important Rules and Procedures to know and follow:
- Regularly check the Results Board for the latest posting of important rules and changes.
- All dogs must be on a leash, no matter how well trained and/or friendly. You are liable if your dog harms a person or another dog.
- Please use the provided garbage receptacles to keep the park clean
- No generators after 10pm – quiet time for everyone
- Talk with your Club Representative with any concerns or complaints. A list of Club Rep’s is displayed at the sign-in and/or results board.
- Do not bother the scorekeepers – go to your Rep.
- When a yellow flag is displayed, there is no passing or jumping between the flag and the incident that caused the yellow flag.
- If a rider leaves the track during a moto, they must safely re-enter the track as close to the point of exit as possible and without improvement of position.
- Changing motorcycles during a moto requires that the Scorekeeper must be notified of plate number changes. This notification must be done prior to the moto where the different number is used. Failure to notify the Scorekeeper will result in finishing last in the moto.
- Track watering is never popular. Every effort will be made to avoid watering prior to a Race that was previously affected by watering. A safety sighting lap will be offered after each track watering.
- Be sure to remind your Starter to get your sight lap after a track watering.
- Protests can only be lodged by riders in the same moto and must be lodged with the rider’s Club Rep, in writing, within 60 minutes after results are posted for the moto in question.
- Decisions made by the presiding Riding Committee are final.
Abusive language or aggressive behavior toward race officials, scorers, volunteers or other racers will not be tolerated. Racers engaging in this type of behavior are subject to ejection from the event, their entry fees will not be refunded, and they will forfeit their points.
Number Plates must have Proper Backgrounds
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Master |
Black with White Numbers |
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Expert |
White with Black Numbers |
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Intermediate |
Yellow with Black Numbers |
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Novice |
Green with White Numbers |
One time - single event riders will be allowed to use a strip of appropriate colored tape applied horizontally above and below the number. Riders with the wrong-colored number plates will not receive international points.
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Event Schedule
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Thursday, Feb. 25th |
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12:00pm - 8:00pm |
Gates Open at noon. Free camping Thursday Night |
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Friday, Feb. 26th |
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9:00am |
Gates Open - $10 camping fee for weekend |
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10:00am - 3:00pm |
Open Practice $35 Track Fee Registration with AZOT |
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12:00pm - 6:00pm |
Registration with AZOT Open Practice $35 Track Fee |
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4:00pm - 4:30pm |
International Rep’s (Riding Committee) meeting / Track Inspection |
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8:00pm |
Gates Close (Please - no generators after 10pm – quiet time) |
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Saturday, Feb. 27th |
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6:00am |
Gates Open |
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6:00am - 7:00am |
Registration |
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7:30am |
Practice – see Practice Schedule |
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9:00am |
Opening Ceremonies and Riders Meeting |
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9:15am |
Racing Starts |
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After First Round of Moto’s |
International Representative Meeting – Mandatory for Reps! |
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4:00pm |
Dinner is available |
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9:00pm |
Gates Close |
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10:00pm |
Quiet Time (Please no generators) |
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Sunday, Feb. 28th - Check Results Board for Changes!!! |
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6:00am |
Gates Open |
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7:30am |
Short non-demoninational religious service by Monty Sears |
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8:00am |
Practice |
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7:30am - 8:30am |
Registration for Support Classes |
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9:00am |
Riders Meeting - Some Schedule Changes are Posted!! |
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9:30am |
Racing Begins |
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Practice Schedule – Same both daysTENTATIVE - subject to change |
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| Practice 1 | All 30's and Support | |
| Practice 2 | 40/50/60/70 Master and 40/50/60 Expert | |
| Practice 3 | 40/50/60 Intermediates | |
| Practice 4 | All 70 Novice, Intermediate & Expert, all 75+/80+ | |
| Practice 5 | All 40/50/60 Novice | |
| Late Practice |
3 laps - if time permits |
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Race Order and Gates
Race orders and gates will be finalized Friday evening, and posted as TENTATIVE RACE ORDER until all entries are added on Saturday morning.
Races and/or gates may be combined or separated compared to last year, as needed.
Saturday 3 motos for all racers except those designated by International Rules to have only two motos on Saturday.
2023 Event Sponsors
AZOTMX appreciates and thanks our members, family and friends who continually come out and make it possible to host this event! A very special “Thank You” to Appreciation Financial and the Kennedy’s for providing the tents, chairs and tables again this year
The following are some of the local businesses who support our sport and contribute to our raffle and racing!
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Enjoy the copy in your Welcome bag |
Independent dealer in Maricopa |
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