In preparation for this weekend’s event, Red Bud track promoters, Tim & Amy Richie, have been busy make changes to big and youth track. A camel hump triple, step-up double, and tabletop have been added to the big track after the high flying ski jump, which will be an added bonus to the racers and fans. The youth track for the 50cc Stock Class has been expanded to include a sand pit, which will provide for a more challenging track for these up and coming racers. As a special treat, the defending National Champion, John Natalie Jr, will wave the checkered flag for these youngsters.

To kick off the weekend’s festivities, Honda’s John Natalie Jr, East Coast ATV’s Dustin Wimmer, and Yamaha’s Michelle Reiser will be signing autographs at the Red Bud Roadhouse in Buchanan, MI on Friday Night between 5-7PM. This will be a perfect opportunity to eat a delicious meal and meet a few of the fastest racers on four wheels. For direction and more details about Red Bud Roadhouse, visit their website www.redbudroadhouse.com

Riders will practice on Friday, May 12, and amateurs will race on Saturday and Sunday, May 13-14. The pro racers practice on Saturday. Pro racing begins at noon on Sunday, May 14

Spectator passes for adults run $35 for Friday through Sunday, $30 for Saturday through Sunday, and $15 for Sunday only. Children 6 – 12 cost $25 for Friday through Sunday, $20 for Saturday through Sunday, and $10 for Sunday only. Children under six are free. Local riders are invited to race the event, as the ATV Nationals offer classes for riders of all skill and experience levels. Riders can sign up at the track. The amateur racer entry fee is $40.

To get to the track, from Chicago (& west):I-94 east thru Indiana. Take exit 4A in Michigan (US 12 East). Go about 18 miles to a stoplight. Turn left on Redbud Trail. Track is about 5 miles out on left side. From Ohio (& southwest):Toll road (80) to exit 72 in Indiana (South Bend West exit). Go north on US 31 to exit 3 (in Michigan). Turn left and go to the first stoplight. Turn right on Redbud Trail. Track is about 5 miles out on left.From Detroit (& northwest):I-94 west to exit 28 (Benton Harbor). Turn right off exit ramp and go about 8 miles to a flashing yellow light. Turn right on Redbud Trail. Track is about 7 miles on right side. From Indy (& south):US 31 north ALMOST to South Bend. Take the US 31 bypass north just before getting into South Bend. Go to exit 3 in Michigan. Turn left and go to the first stoplight. Turn right on Redbud Trail. Track is about 5 miles out on left. For more information about Red Bud on May 14, contact Red Bud at (269) 695-6405, or log onto www.redbudmx.com.

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