Jerry and his Daniel Boone MX facility rose to the occasion and shined when WPSA chose to use it as round one of their inaugural ATV Powersports Tour in 2006.
Well that is another story; but in reality it wasn’t my ATV National in the first place. In 1994 Sam Gammon asked me if I would be willing to host the event. He said if he could get it on the schedule we would be partners. He didn’t promise the event would be successful as there were big risks because in those days there was no guarantee of making a profit. Since the factories were not present the rider numbers were not that great in those days. But the aftermarket companies and the die hard enthusiasts’ determination are what kept the ATV Nationals going in those days. Racers should never forget that! I guess the biggest issue for the GNC at DBMX was our parking problem. As a matter of fact, if they wouldn’t have taken it away then DBMX would not have been the first inaugural WPSA ATV TOUR in 2006 with two hours of ESPN2 coverage that went out to 70 million households. I think the inaugural WPSA event really put DBMX in the ATV History books. So in the scope of things in life, it all worked out just fine. I hold no hatred, no grudges and no evil intentions toward anyone on the GNC or WPSA series and my hope is they will be blessed. I also have high respect and hope that the WPSA Series will continue to be the premier ATV race series. Then the Pro’s will be more blessed and they can in turn bless us with even more mainstream quad racing.
Jerry has recently put the 100 acre facility up for sale. The new owner could stumble into an outstanding deal. Besides being fan-friendly, rider-favorite and its great location, coal, mineral rights and natural gas can be found beneath the soil.
I have the place up for sale. It’s great investment property and has many different uses. My real estate agent is trying to sell it to a land developer. Personally I am hoping that there is someone out there that has the funds and willingness to take this place to the next level. I could only make this facility into a rough diamond so to speak, but someone else will be able to polish it. If and when a person steps in and polishes this place; you talk about an awesome one of a kind. Because so many riders like the track, I think WPSA ATV Tour will be happy to come back.
