The STACYC demo track will host kids all afternoon at the Ironman National, including head-to-head exhibition races.
Race fans will notice some changes around Ironman Raceway for this weekend’s Lucas Oil Motocross Ironman National. Not only has the actual track changed, but so has the official name of the race. It now will be called STACYC Stability Cycle Ironman National.
The name change was due to the fact that a title sponsor was announced this week by Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship and MX Sports Pro Racing.
STACYC Inc. is the creator of the original and patented kids electric balance bike. The up-and-coming brand has been an advocate for the sport of motocross since its inception, and continues to cultivate the next generation of motorcycle riders and racers. Established in 2016, STACYC has already made an impact in the market by introducing kids, ages three to seven years-old to motorcycles in a less intimidating and more engaging way.
The flagship STACYC EDRIVE was specifically designed as a tool to bridge the gap from push bikes to motorcycles by giving kids a bike that allows them to learn balance, throttle control, and braking at their own pace, on an extremely lightweight and low-impact platform.
“As someone who was a former racer and motorcycle engineer, the sport of motocross has always been a passion of mine. I created STACYC with the intention of spreading my love of the sport, and was inspired to provide a more appealing, safer, and cost-effective way to introduce kids to motorcycling”, Ryan Ragland, founder and CEO of STACYC Inc. said. “When the opportunity came up to partner with MX Sports Pro Racing and the Pro Motocross Championship, I knew it was something we couldn’t pass up.”
Kids attending Saturday’s STACYC Stability Cycle Ironman National will have the opportunity to ride the 12 or 16 EDRIVE models on the STACYC track inside the sponsor village at Ironman Raceway. For those who already have a STACYC, they are welcome to bring their bike to the track and ride alongside their fellow young riders. Additionally, STACYC will host a head-to-head exhibition races for young racers the day of the Ironman National.
In another change, Tom Shaver’s family got notice from race officials a few months ago that the track needed to be shortened.
The reason was twofold.
First, NBC needed to shorten each televised lap in order to fit into their broadcasting timeline. Second, race officials thought a change in the track’s course would improve the race in case of rain.
The Shaver family along with a professional motocross track expert decided to do away with a triple jump that went up a steep hill. In previous races the riders would go up the famous Godzilla hill and after returning to the bottom of the hill would immediately go up an adjacent hill that contained the triple jump.
In good weather the triple jump was no problem for amateurs and professional riders. However, when the track would become wet and muddy, many riders could not go airborne to clear the triple jump.
“We needed to shorten the track and it was decided to take out the triple jump,” Sam Shaver said. “When we got a lot of rain some of the riders had trouble clearing the jump. We added another jump along the track and everything looks to be in good shape.”
Shaver said the change in the track’s course will make the spectators’ experience better. With the reconfiguration, the track has more prime fan viewing areas.
“The change is really going to be better for the spectators,” Shaver said. “The fans are going to be able to get up closer to the track for a better view of the race.”
Montgomery County Sheriff Ryan Needham wants local residents to expect some delays along S.R. 47 South on Saturday due to the race.
Traffic headed to the track will be directed down S.R. 47 South to C.R. 100 W.
“We want people to be aware there might be backed up traffic on S.R. 47 South, on Saturday. Local residents might want to avoid the area and find an alternative route,” Needham said.
Needham said his department will be providing assistance at the track for traffic and security inside Ironman Raceway.
“We do not anticipate any problems around or inside the track,” Needham said. “Traditionally the fans for this race are well-behaved and we have had no problems.”
