BMX is a sport for many people. Unfortunately too few people run it. This sport is dependent upon volunteerism to be successful. No one gets paid for any job done around the circuit. It is the strength of its volunteers that dictates the strength of the program. We at Nutmeg BMX extend an open invitation to all of you to get involved at some level. There are jobs that are strictly race day jobs and there are jobs that require much more involvement. Whether you join one of the local track organizations, simply volunteer on race day or even just help to clean up after a race, we need you. Please step up to the Registration building at your favorite track and ask what you can do to help. Being part of a character building sport such as BMX, is a very rewarding experience. We are all investing in our youth. Sooner or later you will find that, not only do kids grow and learn to be good children, parents grow and learn to be good parents.

State Plate With Number

All qualified racers will receive this award. You must race a minimum of 12 times at any combination of tracks. Your best ten regular season races will be counted, three of which can be multiple point races. You MUST race the State Championship Race and this will be the eleventh race counted for your final ranking within your class. Numbers will be issued from #1 through as many as are in the class. The top 15 in each class are eligible to race in the annual Presidents Cup Race over the Christmas Holidays.

Most races
The top ten racers with the most total races will receive varying awards.

Most Points
The top ten racers in the Rookie, Novice and Expert classes, as well as the top five Cruisers and Girls will receive awards.

Main Series
Racers who have Mains will enjoy a state "Main Series". The structure of this new series has not yet been finalized.

Ronnie Caruso Memorial Award
Given annually to an exceptional female rider.

Craig Morehouse Memorial Award
Given Annually to an exceptional male rider.

Sportsman Award
Each track names a Rider for this award.

If you are new on the track, you’ll probably make a few mistakes. Don’t worry about it. Just use these general guidelines to help you avoid some of the most common errors.

1. Don’t Get Scared. If this is your first race, you’ll probably feel like you’re not too sure what you are doing. You may think that everybody has a better bike than you. You may have a hundred other doubts as well. Just relax. Remember that everybody else in your moto will be a Rookie too. You’re all in the same boat.
   
2. Gate Start. The basic one-pedal start is all you need to know to get going. Put your bike straight in the gate, set your pedals so that your starting pedal (strongest) is a little above level. Lean back a little and watch the lights. When the green light comes on, throw your weight forward and push down the pedal. Give a medium hard first pedal, a real hard second pedal and you’re off.
   
3. Don’t Get Carried Away. Just because Ernie the Expert is jumping the whoops on the last straight doesn’t mean you have to try them. Don’t push yourself beyond your capabilities.
   
4. Pedal All You Can. Coast only in places where pedaling will cause you to lose control, like in a drop off or on the tight curves where you might lean far enough over that a pedal snags on the ground.
   
5. If You Coast, Keep Your Feet On The Pedals. If you lift them off for any reason you will spend valuable time getting them back on again.
   
6. Use You Brakes As Little As Possible. Be sure to use them just enough to stay in control of your bike. Taking the lead won’t matter much if you wipe out later in the race.
   
7. Don’t Do Tricks During a Race. One fancy wheelie could easily cost you the lead, or worse, take yourself out of the moto.
   
8. Don't Get Discouraged, Especially the first few times out. in fact, don't get discouraged at all. BMX is just for fun. If you win, great, if you don't, no big deal. Every rider out there is in a learning process.