Welcome ALL FLORIDA BMX'ers!
This year we will have a new season. It is called SUNSHINE STATE SUMMER SERIES. The season will start July 1, 2005 and run through October 31, 2005.  The Summer series championship will be double points on November 12, 2005 in conjunction with the first State Qualifier for 2006.  This is a high points series.  All local races count as single point races.  All district races count as Double Point races.  The races in Middleburg and Okeeheelee will be Triple Points.  All Licensed NBL members in florida are eligible to participate in the season.  This is a fun season and a great time to get practice for the President's Cup.

SUMMER SERIES AWARDS
To be qualified to earn an award you must race a total of 8 races from July 1 to October 31, 2005.  You must be in the top three positions in your age class.  This is a high points series.  Therefore you can get the most points by attending the two Triple Point weekends which will be in Middleburg on July 23 and 24. This is a Saturday night and Sunday morning event.  You will be racing two races in less than 24 hours.  Your next Triple Point race will be held in Okeeheelee on August 20 and 21.  This will also be a Saturday night and Sunday morning event.  Then there will be Double Point District races to be held on September 17 and 18.  These races will be held in Miami South, Orlando, Highlands (Avon Park), Charlotte and High Springs.  You are encouraged to race the track that is closest to you.  The awards will be 8 deep at the triple point races but trophy schedule will  used at Double Point races.

To be eligible for an award you must race the double points Championship Race to be held November 12.  You must race at least 8 races and be in the top three in your age class.  All first place winners in Expert, Cruisers and Girls will receive a special jacket.  All Novice first place winners will receive a hooded sweatshirt and Rookie first place winners will receive a sweatshirt.  All qualified 2nd and 3rd place winners will receive a special award.

HI-POINTS AWARDS
The first place Rookie, Novice, Expert, Girl and Cruiser (Boy and Girl Class combined) rider overall in the points series will receive $200.00 towards you trip to the 2005 President's Cup Race.  Money to be awarded at the race.  Only one award per rider.  In the event of a rider winning both class and cruiser, the award will go to the runner-up in Class.


2005 Summer Series Point Schedule
Points per three Moto's and Main (when applicable)
Place
in Moto
Expert
Cruiser, Girl Novice
Rookie


Moto
 Main
Moto Main
Moto Main
1st
60
 20
50
 20
40
 10
2nd
55
 18
45
 18
35
 9
3rd
50
 16
40
 16
30
 8
4th
45
 14
35
 14
25
 7
5th
40
 12
30
 12
20
 6
6th
35
 10
25
 10
15
 5
7th

8

8

4
8th

6

6

3

TEAM SERIES

1)  There are two categories of teams as follows:
     A) Open Money Teams - Purse + 100% Payback
     B) Trophy Teams - Trophy Awards Three Deep

2)  For team information, please go to www.FloridaBMX.com or contact :
     Open Money Teams - Brian Fell
     Trophy Teams - Dave Otterbein


STARTS JULY 1, 2005 TO MAY 7, 2006

2005-2006 AMATEUR CLASS SERIES
The AMATEUR's rookies, novice, expert, girls and cruiser riders can earn a special award by racing 20 races during the Summer Series and 25 local races during the State Season.  All riders who complete this task will be eligible for a drawing to be held at the 2006 State Championship.  The Grand Prize will be an enclosed lettered trailer with additional prizes through 4th place.  No combining of classes.

2005-2006 PRO/SUPER CLASS SERIES
QUALIFICATIONS:  A rider must race a total of six Summer Series Races or State Qualifiers, plus the State Championship for the 2006 State Series.
 AWARDS: Overall winner will receive money based on attendance.


SUNSHINE STATE SUMMER SERIES RACE SCHEDULE

July 23-24         
Middleburg BMX   
Triple Points Statewide Event
August 20-21
 Okeeheelee BMX
 Triple Points Statewide Event
September 17-18
 Miami South BMX
Orlando BMX
High Springs BMX
Charlotte BMX
 Double Points District Events
November 12
 Highlands BMX
 Summer Series Championship &
2006 State Series Qualifier #1
November 13 Highlands BMX 2006 State Series Qualifier #2