Since shortly after construction began on the facility the off road portion of the facility has been in use by the people of Guam and by our islands many visitors. Open three days a week, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays year round has allowed for organized riding and racing of motorcycles, all terrain vehicles, and off road trucks and jeeps allowing our island enthusiasts a legal place to enjoy and helping to get them off our islands streets where they could get into trouble. The park has been and is enjoyed by many and is deeply appreciated by all those and their families as a great asset to our islands future and to its families. With an infrastructure that includes running water and electricity for its restrooms those who ride and race are now being joined by the entire family giving mom, grandma and sister an equipped, stocked, and clean place to use if they have to has been very important to all of them and to the success of the facility. The park is truly a comfortable family park with barbequing along with organized riding and racing for all ages. International recognition of the park along with many of our local racers has come from the hosting of several annual international racing events with the Guam UAM/FIM Super cross event having been televised to an estimated five hundred million Asian households alone. The annual Guam Smokin Wheels has been and continues to receive international race coverage giving millions of enthusiasts every year a window into our island along with having brought hundreds of participants from around the world to the event. With these events and events such as them enthusiasts from Japan, Korea, China and the list does continue along with their families and support teams have been and plan for not only those major annual island race events but several now travel to Guam just to ride or race in our local racing events. The park and Guam’s tropical climate along with its beauty has made it an enthusiasts dream destination to come and enjoy proving that sports tourism works and will have an even brighter future as the entire facility moves closer and closer to its completion.
UPCOMING EVENT
CyclesPlus Kawasaki & RPM Yamaha Motocross Championships Round 2 Sunday February 7th GIR-Jose & Hermenia Calvo Memorial Off Road Park Gates Open at 9am Racing Starts at 1pm Race fee $10. per member $20. per nonmember
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE/Practice This Weekend In anticipation of the upcoming 6 round Guam Motocross Championships the Guam International Raceway Motorcycle & Atv Corporation-GIRMAC- will be opening the Off Road Park gates from 9am to 6pm this Saturday and Sunday for practice to all 2010 GIRMAC members.
Classes will include both motorcycle and atv's
Memberships will be available for purchase at the Off Road Park 2010 GIRMAC membership is $50. per individual Membership benefits include: Your Race Entry for the February Round 2 Championship Event 3 free practice days at the GIR-Jose & Hermenia Calvo Memorial Off Road Park Discounted race fee prices + much more
Practice fee for each non GIRMAC member is $15. For more information call Rob at 727-5381
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Jose and Hermenia Calvo Memorial Offroad Park TRACK USE Scheduled practice and riding days are every Saturday, and non-scheduled event Sundays. Track is open all day from 9am until 6pm. An event schedule has been posted
Requirements for use: Must be 18 or be accompanied by your legal guardian A liability waiver form must be read, understood, and signed by all those who enter the track and the track pits. A $10. members fee or $20. non members fee good until the track closes that day for all those who will be riding. Safety gear for riders must include DOT or SNELL approved-certified helmet, over the ankle boots, shirt, long legged pants-NO SHORTS, and proper safety goggles. Machine Inspection: All bikes and atvs must be inspected for safety. Important safety concerns are as follows: brakes, loose items, and rider controls. Follow rules and direction set and given by track officials. Everyone has been considerate, respective, and used good common sense when out at the facility when riding or in the pits and it has been greatly appreciated by the track officials-Thank you all. The officials would like to remind everyone to please remember to slow down while in the pits to 5mph and watch for the smaller or less experienced riders that may be out sharing the track with you. Please no alcohol drinking while on the track or in the pits while the track is open to use. The no alcohol rule is once again being strongly enforced so please if you have to drink alcohol or have been drinking please don’t enter into the pits. Non scheduled days the track is closed but those who wish to still use the facility to practice on a non scheduled day can contact Robert Bucek the track steward at 727-5381 or 653-3239 for the possibility and to make arrangements. Those individuals who use the facility unauthorized may now lose the privilege of using the facility in the future if caught. Jose and Hermenia Calvo Memorial Offroad Park TRACK Upgrades The course receives alterations, improvements, and additional changes towards its layout nearly on a weekly basis so please be cautious when riding and be aware for any changes. This week the upper mx portion has received much needed grooming and a new uphill jump. Rocks are becoming a big issue in the infield section of the course please show caution and if possible take ten minutes off from riding to walk the course. Hope to see everyone out having a great time soon.
GIR Jose & Hermenia Calvo Memorial Off Road Park is open every Saturday & Sunday 9am-6pm.
When riding All riders must always wear the appropriate safety gear: Helmet, long sleeve shirt and pants, and over the ankle boots are mandatory-no high top tennis shoes. For more information call 727-5381 or send your e-mail to track@guam.net
GIRMAC PIO & Web Designer Robert Bucek
GIRMAC MEMBERSHIP & NON MEMBER FEES 2010 GIRMAC membership is $50. per individual for the year-Expires on January 1st 2011 Membership benefits include: 3 free practice days at the GIR-Jose & Hermenia Calvo Memorial Off Road Park Discounted race fee prices + much more
2010 Championship Point Earning Event Fees: All classes: $10. for GIRMAC members $20. for non members
The warm up motocross event held Sunday was at time in the clouds. To read the press release and view photos click on the photo above.
On Sunday a crowd of motocross fans came out to the Guam International Raceway to enjoy some bar banging high flying motorcycle and atv racing. The event was the first round of the scheduled six round RPM Yamaha & Cycles Plus Kawasaki Motocross Championships. To read and see photos from the event click here
The checkers came out for the final time during the final round of the 2009 Guam Motocross Championships. Click on the photo to vie more photos from that event.
Round 10 of the TT race Series was held on November 28th. Monster Energy Cycles Plus Kawasaki rider Shawn Aguilo took the Open Motorcycle win. To read more click on the photo.
The final round of the 2009 Supermoto Racing series was held this past Sunday to read more and to view photos click on the photo above
Round 8 of the Guam Motocross Championships saw cool breezes, sunny skies, and of course close fun motocross racing. To read the report and To check out some Matt Updegrave photos click on the photo
Round 9 of the 2009 Guam Motocross Championships saw new course sections along with some new riders click the photo to read about the event and view photos
Round 9 of the Supermoto Racing Series was held this past Sunday November 15th. Click on the photo to view more photos and to read the press release on the event
Round 7 of the Guam Motocross Championships became an event that challenged riders will and skill. Click on the photo to read the press release
#33 Jay Jones and #93 Bernard Crisostomo launch their Open Motorcycle class machines off the start during round 9 of the Tight and Technical Racing Series. To read the press release click on the photo
Team Monster Energy Drink rider Gener Lumbre #8 holds off the attacks from Jay Leon Guerrero during round 8 of the Supermoto series. To read more click on the photo
Jake Jones hopped from an 85cc onto a Honda 250f and scored a heat win during round 6 of the Guam Motocross Championships. Click on his photo to read more
Round 6 of the Supermoto Race Series saw great bar banging racing. Click on Curtis Fees photo to read more.
Round 8 of the ten round TT Racing Series was a blast. Click on the photo above to read about it
Kids Atv class takes for heat 1 of round 5 of the Guam Motocross Championships. Click on the photo read more
Round 5 of the Supermoto Race Series was held under cloudy skies and slick conditions. Click on the photo to read more
Rain didn't stop some from having a great time during round 7 of the TT racing series to read more click on the photo
Jose Simpson sails over the only jump during round 5 of the Tight and Technical racing Series. To read the official press release click on the photo.
Kids atv competotors get set prior to the start of round 4 of the Guam Motocross Championships. Click on the photo to read more about it.
A Tsunami struck the GIR during round 6 of the Tight and Technical Racing Series Click on the photo to read more
Round 3 Supermoto race action for more click the photo
The 70 to 89cc Kids Atv class had Tyler Caporuscio take the top spot on the podium with an excellent start. To read more about round four of the TT series click on the photo
Round 3 of the Guam Motocross Championships was held on a newly designed course. The racing was great to read more about it click on the photo to read the release.
Round 2 of the Guam Motocross Championships saw great racing in all classes. Above the 70 to 89cc Kids Atv take off for the start of their heat. To read more click on the photo above.
Rowen Pereira and Zachary Sweeney took top spots in the 65cc mini bike class during round 2 of the Saturday Night TT Racing Series held on March 7th. Click on the photo to read more about the TT and about the Discovery Day Motocross Races
The Open Motorcycle class saw close bar to bar racing during the second round of the Guam Motocross Championships. To read more click on the photo above.
Jay Santos and Ben Loeb sweep into a turn during round 1 of the Supermoto Series. Click on the photo to read more
GIRMAC 2010 Schedule of Events
2010 Guam Motocross Championships January 24thGuam Motocross Championships Round 1 February 7thGuam Motocross Championships Round 2 February 28thGuam Motocross Championships Round 3/Hit Radio 100 Auto Jam March 14thGuam Motocross Championships Round 4 March 28thGuam Motocross Championships Round 5 April Smokin Wheels Weekend - Supermoto Series Round 1 / Guam Motocross Championships Round 6 Final / 2hour ATV Endurance / 2hour MC Endurance
2010 Guam Supermoto Series April Smokin Wheels Weekend - Supermoto Series Round 1 / Guam Motocross Championships Round 6 Final / 2hour ATV Endurance / 2hour MC Endurance May 16th Supermoto Series Round 2 June 13th Supermoto Series Round 3 July 25th Supermoto Series Round 4 August 8th Supermoto Series Round 5 August 29th Supermoto Series Round 6 October 3rd Supermoto Series Round 7 Final
May 30th Motocross “Schools Out” Single day Event
July 3 & 4GIRMAC Super Enduro Race (7/3/10 ATV & 7/4/10 MC)
July 11th Motocross “Summer” Single day Event
GIRMACMonsoon MX Series September 12th Monsoon Season MX Series Round 1 September 26th Monsoon Season MX Series Round 2 October 10th Monsoon Season MX Series Round 3 October 24th Monsoon Season MX Series Round 4 November 7th Monsoon Season MX Series Round 5 November 21st Monsoon Season MX Series Round 6
December 12th Monsoon Season MX Series Round 7 Final
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