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MXoN [N for Not!] Yes, the MotoCross des Fiascos that was scheduled to be held at Competition Park, San Jacinto, California, on September 28-29. [Yeah next weekend?] has been cancelled to be replaced by an event in Bellpuig, Spain, on October 19-20.
At the point of time of cancellation one would imagine that machines would be on their way and teams would be assembling in California.
I hope someone can explain WHY it would not have been a good idea to just transfer it to another of the Californian tracks, like Glen Helen or Hangtown?
For God`s sake this is America and they can do anything. [They want to.]
A good summary of the non-event is at MX GP ************************************************************
FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE MOTOCYCLISME
11, route Suisse - 1295 Mies - Switzerland/Suisse
Tel.: (+41-22) 950 9500 - Fax: (+41-22) 950 9501
E-mail : fim@fim.ch - Internet : www.fim.ch
PRESS RELEASE - COMMUNIQUE DE PRESSE
Mies, September 21/le 21 septembre 2002
Motocross of Nations
Event in the USA cancelled and replaced
Manifestation aux Etats-Unis annulé et remplacé
The company Dorna Off-Road (DOR), promoter and holder of the rights for the Motocross of Nations, informed the FIM about serious problems affecting the organisation of the Motocross of Nations due to take place in Competition Park, San Jacinto, California, on September 28-29.
According to DOR, these problems generated uncertainty and confusion over the effective
realisation of this event.
Therefore, DOR requested the local organiser, Competition Park
Motocross Sports Inc., to provide evidence and to confirm that it was still holding all the valid rights,
licenses and authorisations in order to organise the event. Furthermore, DOR also sought the
official position of the United States Department of the Interior, which replied in a letter received
this morning, indicating that "the Department believes the motocross project is an illegal operation
and has to be shut down".
Consequently, DOR indicated that it had no other alternative but to request the cancellation of the Motocross of Nations in San Jacinto, and this was accepted by the FIM Executive Board.
However, considering the prestige and tradition of the Motocross of Nations, the event will be rescheduled in Bellpuig, Spain, on October 19-20.
