March 24th and 25th is a double/double points weekend where Steel Wheels will be hosting the first Indiana State Race of the 2012 championship season.  This is your opportunity to begin the quest for the Indiana State Championship - decided by riders who race 3 qualifier and the final throughout the 2012 State Championship season.   Race fees for the SCR are $25 Class or Cruiser  $5.00 for Opens and Class & Cruiser discounted prices of $45.00  (Sorry - no Daddy Cruiser rate for this weekend)   Awards to ALL IN MAIN!!!

 On Sunday - we will be holding the Annual Bob Warnike Scholarship Race.  Race fees for this race are $20.00 Class or Cruiser and $5.00 for open - proceeds from this race go to the scholarship program offered by USABMX.  Its double points all the way and your chance to contribute to a scholarship program that is for BMX riders!

Race registration for BOTH days are 11-1 CST.  Presigns for the weekend will begin on Thursday, March 22 - you can avoid the lines by  calling or email with rider info and  credit card info.


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 "Dexter" Pritchard - Master Wheel Builder and the best bicycle wrench guy around is giving a free bike maintenance clinic to any and all who want to learn the basics of keeping their bikes running smooth.  Clinic is this Saturday, Feb. 25th at the indoor - 4pm.  
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Two weeks until the double/triple race event at Steel Wheels!  Saturday registration is 11-1 CST; Sunday registration is 9-11 CST.  You can presign for racing at the track on Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th.  Saturday's race is our annual Race for Life - fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of America... it is also our OLD GUNS SHOOTOUT!  A 35 + flat pedals only open for all you old guns out there! (this is the first race of a four race series!!!) No USABMX membership is required for the RFL /Old Guns race (but you must race class in order to race Old Guns) $20 class or cruiser...$5.00 for Open or Old Guns  .  Redline Cup Qualifier is Sunday...your chance to get a score on the board  the Redline 1 !  There will be a bike raffle, 50/50, great concessions, team purse (Sunday only....) pro-am and great awards!  Race fees for Sunday are $35 Class or Cruiser and $10  for open.. Trophies 1st - 8th place all classes. A whole lotta BMX is one jam packed weekend!  Questions?  Message or call us!!!  See ya there!!
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District Points are now final!  Please check your standings and change your number plate to reflect your NEW standing....  if your are racing at Steel Wheels... your new numbers need to be on your bike by January 31st.  Please remember that  district numbers are to be displayed with 3 inch black numbers on a WHITE background.  Numbers and plates are available for purchase in the pro shop.  Please be sure to let sign-ups know what number is on your plate each and every time you race in order to be scored correctly.  Points can be found at http://ababmx.com/index.php?page=default/points&type=district
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Its our regular schedule this weekend at the track... Thursday racing with sign-ups from 5:30-60pm; Friday practice 6-10pm; and Saturday racing with sign-ups from 5-6:30pm.  Also last weekend to sign up for the Winter Supercamp January 21 + 22!  Sign-up at track or email us to secure your spot!

RACE FOR LIFE envelopes are now available at the track for our February 4th Race For Life... start collecting for some cool prizes ... one of which being a year of FREE single points races for being the top track fundraiser!  All donations over $500 are in the running for the Free Race package - rider with the greatest donations over $500 wins a year of single points races that can be used at either the indoor or outdoor track!

OLD GUNS SHOOTOUT!!  in conjunction with the Race for Life all you 35+ riders can take part in a "Glory" only 35 and older flat pedal race !  No USABMX membership required for this one!  Fun times and bragging rights.. and it begins a series of OLD GUYS races to be held between Steel Wheels, Imagination Glen and Hire Park BMX   More info - contact Dex at the track!
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Burlin Harris and crew arrive January 21st for our annual two day winter supercamp.  Sign-ups for camp are ongoing at the track or email us!  Cost is $100/rider  Single day rates also available!
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Come ring in the New Year with us at Steel Wheels BMX!!!  As has been the tradition for the last 10 years, Steel Wheels Indoor will be dropping the gate at midnight for the first race of the year.  And, in keeping with tradition, we will be having a pot luck meal before the race.  So, cook up your best dish and share with the whole crew.  Festivities begin at 9:30.  Race Registration is from 9:30 - 11pm on New Years Eve.  We'll count things down and drop the gate at the stroke of midnight.  Oh, and we forgot to mention.... John Tucker will be in the house as your We look forward to seeing you all there.
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Online renewal BEGINS December 19th... and you can still receive your free race and free practice when you renew online if you credit your renewal to Steel Wheels BMX.  Just bring in the receipt generated from your renewal and we will make sure you receive this benefit!  Also...  there are prizes for those who jump on this and be the first to renew!  This is an AWESOME option for all of you who have memberships that expire on 12/31/11.  Any questions.... please give us a call!  219-406-9833  or email us.
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Steel Wheels is proud and excited to announce the launching of our new site.  The new site will allow for more flexibility and ease of use for management.  Also, for the first time we have integrated our facebook and twitter accounts.  We strongly encourage all Steel Wheels attendees to follow us on twitter for the latest up to the minute information regarding race changes, cancellations and more.  Of course, you can always call our hotline if needed, check our facebook or check the twitter feed on the front page of the website for the information you need.  We look forward to an awesome 2012 season!!!
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