USA BMX announced today that $52,300 in Bob Warnicke Scholarships for 2020 has been awarded to deserving students and their families. Funds are raised annually through the Warnicke Scholarship Race series which assists students and their families in meeting the costs of undergraduate college education, trade school, and other educational avenues they would like to pursue. Awards ranged from $500 to $3,000. USA BMX/BMX Canada members who have a current membership or Track Operators/Officials who participate in BMX racing events sanctioned by USA BMX/BMX Canada are eligible to apply. Since 2013, more than $408,800 has been awarded.
“During this Covid-19 pandemic, it makes USA BMX even more proud of our tracks and incredibly appreciative of our private donors who make this possible to continue this great tradition of assisting in future education,” said USA BMX CEO, B.A. Anderson.
The USA BMX Foundation has created an endowment for the Bob Warnicke Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Name: Axelle ETIENNE
Sponsors: Thrill bmx, Armée de champions, Lead racewear, In’oya, Eona, HT components, Bike’n co, Tangent products, Lempdes Bmx Auvergne, Le coq sportif, Fist hand wear, 100%
Mechanic: Myself ?
How is the Thrill frame treating you so far?
Axelle Etienne: I love this bike. It’s light and stable and I feel really comfortable on it. I ride on this bike since few month and I can’t wait to do more races with it!
Grey frame, all black parts and golden hubs. Any reason for the colour of the hubs?
Axelle Etienne: I like gold haha. I like to have some different colors on my bike.
What is the geometry and length of your frame?
Axelle Etienne: It’s a pro XXXL
Do you like Aluminium frames?
Axelle Etienne: Yes I tried a Carbon frame a few years ago but my favorite is definitely the Aluminium’s one!
Name: Daudet Joris
Sponsors: Chase Bicycles, Redbull, Fly racing, Odi grips, Shimano, Tioga, Onyx, Ikon, Elevn, KMC, Pro tracks, Razor, Vans
Mechanic: Myself
How long have you been riding for Chase BMX now?
Joris Daudet: I have been with Chase for 7 years now
When did you make the move to Carbon for the frame?
Joris Daudet: We started to ride with the carbon frame in 2017. I believe it was in April just before the
Name: Fede Villegas
Sponsors: Crupi BMX, Fly Racing, Tioga, Atlas Brace, UnderFeet, BikeArt, Enard, Arg. BMX Federation.
Mechanic: Myself
How long have you been riding for Crupi now?
Federico Villegas: It’s been 6 years already.
How do you like the feel and look of your bike?
Federico Villegas: Like it a lot, still some new parts to place that I have in US. New build coming up middle 2020 tho?.
What is the geometry and length of your frame?
Sydney Howard races BMX bikes and is training to win a national race. She was born without her left hand and designs and builds her own custom prosthetics.
Name: Simone Tetsche Christensen
Sponsors: Wiawis, Renthal, Avian, HT Components, Tioga
Mechanic: Rich Townsend
How long have you been riding a Wiawis bike now?
Simone Tetsche Christensen: Nearly 2 years
How do you like the feel and look of your bike?
Simone Tetsche Christensen: I really love how it both looks and feels. I like the clean black look of the frame, with the rainbow spokes standing out. The pictures are of my training bike, where I chose blue
R-Core represents 100%'s BMX DNA with a premier line of technical riding apparel enabling you to attack your lap with confidence and style. Crafted from durable, yet lightweight materials, R-Core is engineered to offer comfort and protection lap after lap. Available in several colour options and to be combined with a colour fitting 100% goggle as well as a 100% helmet.
R-Core jersey Highlights:
-Polyester mesh Fabric with moisture wicking management properties
-Droptail increases coverage in riding position
-Fade resistant sublimated graphics
-Internal goggle wide keeps your eye protection clean
R-Core Pants Highlights:
Name: Dani George
Sponsors: Alpha Bicycle Products, Danscomp, Answer BMX, Tangent Products, Fly Racing, Onyx Racing, BBQ Islands Inc, Granger Print Solutions
Mechanic: Dani George
How much have you raced on your Alpha Bicycle so far?
Dani George: 1 race! I built it up the day before I left to race our National Championships in Houston.
Where have you been riding your bike lately?
Dani George: On the streets of Riverside.
Name: Camille Maire
Sponsors: BVC Bikes Supercross, DN Saint Etienne BMX, Oakley bike, Ht Components, DMT Cycling, Riderinmeproducts, Lead, Fist Handwear, Ville de Saint Etienne
Mechanic: My boyfriend :)
How long have you been riding a Carbon Supercross BMX bike now?
Camille: I’m on a Supercross since November 2017.
Any special reason for the all black bike set-up?
Camille: I really like a stealthy bike, this one is a nice compromise with the red accents. I feel like I don’t get tired of a black bike.
USA BMX Guiding More Than 300 Sanctioned Tracks Nationwide to Safely Return to Racing with ‘Ready to Race’ Guidelines, Marketing, and Educational Resources. Safety Guidelines, Membership Renewals, Discounts and a Growing Number of Bikes Sold Helping Riders to Get Back on Track. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, BMX local tracks were forced to close over the past two months, giving USA BMX members no place to practice or race. Starting today, USA BMX will provide those members with two free months of additional membership. Any member who has already renewed their membership this year will receive two additional months of membership. Any member who expired on March 1, 2020, or later, will also receive two (2) additional months added to their membership by renewing online today through December 31, 2020. In addition to these promotions, it is equally as important to work hand in hand with our 320 tracks to ensure members a safe return to the track.
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