NEWS FROM AROUND THE DIRT

Crandon Spring Brush Run Rescheduled COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on series race schedules. Crandon International Raceway made the difficult decision not to hold their spring brush run event this month. COVID cases in northern Wisconsin are relatively low, however discussions at the track centered around safely bringing an extensive amount of people to the area for a race event. The population of Crandon itself is roughly 1,900 people. Crandon International Raceway consulted with local community leaders and regional health officials. Everyone agreed it was best to postpone the event.

June’s spring brush run event was to be the inaugural race for the newly formed Championship Off-Road Series. As of now the series is still planning to hold its next event, July 10-11 at ERX Motorsports Park in Elk River, Minnesota. The Brush Run has been rescheduled for September 25-27 and looks to still be a points event for the Championship Off Road Series. The World Championships traditionally held during Labor Day weekend at Crandon International Raceway also remains on the schedule.

Lucas Oil Pro Motocross to be held in July with Fans The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship will now host the season opener at Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville, Indiana. The race will be held on July 18th with fans. After considerable communication with race organizers, local government and health officials, MX Sports Pro racing says fans will be permitted to attend the event. “While all of our championship venues have been permitted to reopen for recreational use, there are still varying state-by-state regulations that prevent many of them from allowing spectators at an organized sporting event,” said Roy Janson, MX Sports Pro Racing Competition Director. “As a result, the 2020 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship schedule will be rolled out in phases as additional venues are given the green light to welcome fans. Each event organizer is in constant contact with their local government and health officials in order to ensure that a fan-attended event adheres to all health and safety measures implemented by the county, and we’re confident that approach will allow us to have a proper championship calendar that allows for the return of spectators and follows social distancing guidelines.” The series is planning an forthcoming announcement on health guidelines at its events. Paddock access will strictly be limited to certain credentials.

Baja 500 Will Not Happen In July SCORE is postponing the Baja 500 again. Authorities in Mexico are stating the area is under a red alert which prevents nonessential activities from occurring due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “SCORE International’s focus on the health and safety of our racers, sponsors, media, fans, staff and citizens of Baja California remains our highest priority,” stated Jose A. Grijalva, SCORE President/Race Director. “We are grateful for the patience and

understanding of everyone involved due to the challenging and constantly changing situation of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).”

A new date has not yet been announced. The San Felipe 250 will be held September 22nd – 27th. The Baja 1000 will be a loop race, starting and finishing in Ensenada on November 17th. Originally the race was set to be a peninsula run down to La Paz.

The 2020 Kawasaki KRX 1000 made its world debut in October 2019. Half a year later, Kawasaki has announced a 2021 model. A vibrant metallic blue color is available for the newer model. The mechanics and technical specifications of the vehicle remain unchanged. The vehicle continues to feature a centrifugal clutch powered with a parallel twin engine. A low voltage warning has been added to the LCD display. This is particularly helpful when there are a host of accessories being powered by the unit. The 2021 Teryx and Teryx 4 also remain the same. Kawasaki is expanding color choices including the Metalllic Vibrant Blue, Real Tree Green Camo and Pearl Neon Yellow. The Teryx models feature 1,300 lbs of towing capacity. The Teryx and Teryx 4 come with Kawasaki’s 783cc V-twin engine and FOX Podium shocks. They serve a dual purpose as a workhorse or family fun trail unit. Other models released by Kawasaki for 2021 include the MULE Pro Series, MULE SX, MULE 4000 and 4010. Kawasaki also released a youth ATV and Brute Force ATV.