Norm and Shawna Bickley are the new owners of Fast Traxx Motoplex, formerly the Action Sports Center.
Norm has been involved in the racing industry for nearly 15 years starting with Drew Wolfe’s Action Sports Promotions when he was only 16.
Norm is currently a key staff member at Dirt Wurx USA, the exclusive racetrack design and construction contractor for the AMA / THQ SUPERCROSS SERIES. Thought his affiliation with Dirt Wurx USA, Norm has had the opportunity to travel extensively, building Supercross and Motocross courses in major NFL stadiums across the US, and in major sports venues in South America, Europe, and Japan. He has also worked on private practice courses for some of the sports leading stars, like Ricky Carmichael and Travis Pastrana, as well as literally hundreds of smaller projects, and has gained a wealth of experience in the design and construction of racecourses, and the operation of racing events.
Though out his career, Norm had always had the dream to bring some of the ideas and innovations he had experienced at the top levels of the sport back to his hometown area, and open a facility that would offer sportsmen riders a really exceptional experience. You can expect to see a steady stream of track changes and general improvements to the Fast Traxx Motoplex as Norm follows up on his vision.
Dirt Wurx USA has come on board as Fast Traxx’ newest sponsor, and in keeping with Norm’s plans for bringing pro level excitement to the local level, as a part of the sponsorship, they will be offering to build a private practice track for the rider who earns the highest points at the Motoplex this summer!
Fast Traxx Motoplex offers a variety of ways for off-road motorcyclists to enjoy their sport, including a Supercross track, a Motocross track, and a Grad Prix course.
Fast Traxx Motoplex is located 3 miles south of Nelsonville, Ohio on State Route 33. For more information, including a schedule of race dates, call Fast Traxx Promotions at (740) 767-3740
INCREDIBLE WEEKEND AT FAST TRAXX MOTOPLEX
By Shawna Bickley
Wow! What a weekend!! Perfect weather, Great People, and the track wasn ’ t bad either. Good job, Norm! The riders and their families started rolling in on Thursday . Setting up camp and preparing to ride. With a Friday open practice everyone was pumped up and ready to twist the throttle for the Loretta Lynn ’ s Area Qualifier. From local riders to as far away as Florida everyone had a laid back weekend ( the kids found time to work on their “ sweet jumps ” on the SX track and even kept cool by playing in the river) But more importantly the race ran right on time and everything ran smoothly. Everyone definitely enjoyed the weather.
There was bar to bar racing on a physically demanding track throughout Saturday and Sunday from the pro classes to the 65's and 50's. Michael Williard and Gavin Gracyk had a competitive couple days but it was Michael Williard who came out on top! Throughout a hotly contested race Michael Williard showed exactly what it takes to win. The top spots in the 65 classes are as follows on Saturday: 65 stk. 7-9 Cooper Webb #1 followed closely by Bobby Kinsley in 2 nd. In the 65 stk. 10-11 the # 1 spot went to Egan Rosell followed by Kameron Page. And in the 50cc classes are: 50cc 4-6 stk. Dr. O.I. DJ Christie 1 st and Brandon Siroki got 2 nd. 51cc 4-6 Stk. Adrian McCall 1 st followed by Hayden Justice in 2 nd. And finally for Saturday in the 51cc 7-8 Stk. Class Aaron Plessinger was #1 and Austin Littler came in 2 nd. Some results on Sunday were in the 50 cc OI were Kurtis Post who got #1 followed by Cannon Kilbarger who came in at a close 2 nd. In the 50cc 4-6 Ryan Saubier got 1 st and Kurtis Post came in 2 nd. In the 50cc 7-8 Aaron Plessinger was #1 and Shane Smallwood followed closely in 2 nd. In the 65 cc 7-11 non qual. Colin Thomas was #1 and coming in 1 st in the 65 cc mod. 7-11 It was Cooper Webb. Good job to all of our winners!!
This was one of the most physically challenging tracks District 11 has ever seen. A perfect balance of skill and aggressiveness is what was needed and our riders rose to the occasion. We at the Fast Traxx Motoplex want to thank everyone who came to our facility and with your dedication and determination made this such a great and memorable weekend.
And a special thanks goes out to our incredible crew who worked day and night to give both riders and spectators alike a smooth running event. Be sure to check out MXSports.com for results also pics from the Loretta Lynn ’ s Area Qualifier can be seen on fasttraxxracing.com and picture packages (including buttons, plaques, trading cards) can be purchased at artexposer.com