June 23 & 24
BMC’s World Famous Elk Basin Cross Country race will be returning for its 42nd year running and is still free for spectators. Rider athletes know to expect a challenging course consisting of miles of single track, rocks, sagebrush, hill climbs, descents, ascents, side hills, sand sections, rocky runs, root ways, timber limb dodging, a few natural jumps and everything in between that requires top-notch endurance for both the rider and the bike. Elk Basin outside of Belfry Montana is considered high desert Bad Lands terrain and is no walk in the park by any means. Many top competitors in the Pro classes can find their body or bike unable to finish and that is why fans and rider teams will see a “No Whimps Allowed” sign at the event entrance. The full course is approximately 20 miles to complete a single lap and course design changes each year to keep the event ride dynamic and ever-changing. Youth Classes, Women and Open C race Saturday; and although not as difficult a course, still challenges the kids and beginners and they are just as enjoyable to watch. A and B classes race Sunday on the big course.
Fans and riders typically make it a whole weekend and camp, with a Poker Run on the main course after Saturday’s races, yarn-telling around the evening campfires and the main Events starting Sunday morning. The schedule is below and times are tentative.
No Gate Fee for Spectators, Free Camping and Parking on Public BLM Land
Competitor Information
You can also sign up at the event.
Saturday June 23th
- Registration: 8:30-9:30am
- Kids Riders Meeting 9:45am
- Races:
- 50cc – 10:00am (30 min)
- 65cc, 85cc, Supermini, Girls – 11:00am (60 min)
- C Men, Women’s Class – 1:30pm (90 min)
- Big Course Pre-Ride 4-6:00pm
- Saturday registration ends at 7PM
Sunday June 24th
- Registration: 8:00-9:00am
- Riders Meeting 9:15am
- Races all start at 9:30am (Staggered class start)
- ~20 mile laps
- A-classes 4 laps
- B-classes 3 laps
Parking, Camping and Spectators
Concessions may be available, check back for updates. There is plenty of parking and camping available, outside of the staging area. The whole area is Public BLM land. Bring your lawn chairs, canopies, tarp covers, toy haulers, campers, trailers, tailgate set-ups and other outdoor supplies for a wonderful weekend of riding, camping and watching. Fans and rider teams typically bring a 4-wheeler or other non-competition motorcycle to shuttle with.
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Gas and Service
Gas and market items at Belfry or Bridger Montana
Restrictions
Camp fires permitted unless fire-restricted due to season changes. Road vehicles must stay on designated roads and competition motorcycles must stay on designated course ways, which are clearly flagged.
Contact the Promoters with any questions
Trevor Pankratz 406-208-2514
Jon Carlson 406-208-8550
Jared Pankratz 406-390-4569
Short Practice & Main Event Sunday July 14 (Saturday)
Join the BMC Motocross Series during 2018 on the famous 2-mile Yellowstone River Forest Track, that is fast and full of features that include high flying air time, double and triple jumps, whoops, sand and deep loam berm corners, table tops, rhythm sections, hair pin turns, sand sections and sweeping curves and downhill and uphill jumps.
These series races are ONE Day events (practice and racing on the same single day). Points will be collected and awards handed out at the end of the series.
Entry Fee
Adults $10 per day, Kids 10 and under Free with paid adult.
Competitor Information
- Pro Competitor Payback is 100%
- Pits will open up at 3PM on the day before race day
- Sign ups start at 5PM on the day before the event (sign up at the event)
- Practice follows the riders meeting at 8AM (typically 5 laps)
- This is a ONE day event
- Full Track Race (2-Mile Lap)
- Absolutely NO DOGS or pets
- Practice will be held before the race (no practice the day before)
- Riders Meeting Promptly at 7:30 AM with Practice following
- Races start at 10AM and depending, will go to around 5PM
- Pit Bike Races follow the main event on the “Front Half” of the track
Parking, Food, Beverage and Spectators
Concessions are available and family picnics are encouraged. Bring your lawn chairs, canopies, tailgates and other outdoor supplies for a wonderful day of spectating. Visit the “Spectator” section online for details. Camping is available as well as local Billings Lodging. Gas and quick mart supplies are a few miles away.
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Restrictions
No pets allowed.
Contact the Promoters with any questions
Dante Betts 406-860-0739
Friday Night Flat Track #3
Double-Header Flat Track Weekend! Local race Friday, then catch visiting Pros Saturday night during The WarmUp®
Enjoy one of the most classic and high speed motorcycle event still held today, the American Flat Track! These are the fastest bikes on dirt … running serious miles an hour into each rear-sliding oval end turn. BMC’s oval track is one of the oldest courses the organization built after the club was formed in 1914 … yes, 100 years and all of the flat track events in the last decade are all under the lights. BMC flat track races continue to attract athletes from all over the region to challenge their bullet speed skills on Billings’ dirt. The race includes vintage classes, new classes and knobby classes that always entertain the crowds. With a full set of spectator bleachers and concessions, the whole family is having fun and the weather is perfect to be outside.
Entry Fee
Gates open at 4PM. Spectator and Pit Gate: Adults $10, Kids 10 and under Free with paid adult.
Competitor Sign Up Fees and Information
Gates open at 4PM. Practice starts at 7PM. Competitor sign-up fees are separate. Please sign up at the event, an hour or two before the
NOTICE QUAD RIDERS: No Quads are allowed during this Pro race
Parking, Food, Beverage, Service and Spectators
Plenty of parking, bleacher seating and concessions are available and family picnics are encouraged. Bring your lawn chairs, tailgate set-ups and other outdoor supplies for a wonderful day of riding and watching. Camping is available. Gas and market items are 1.5 miles at Casey’s Corner.
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Restrictions
No pets allowed.
Contact the Promoter with any questions
Nicolas Gabel 406-839-3353
Join our community for another Pre-Party before the 100th Great American Pro Hill Climb of 2018!
Free Entry • Family & Children Friendly
Join us at the Powderhorn Lounge Outdoor Patio and Stage area, for a Meet & Greet with the Pro riders:
- Close up looks at the Hill Climb bikes, Meet the Pro Riders
- Watch demonstration Bike burn-outs
- Treats for the kids, Tacos in a bag, BBQ Items
- Live Outdoor Music
- Silent auction
- Raffle for 2 Floor Ticket Giveaways for Chris Stapleton (Metra, August 2)
- Raffle for 2 Seat Ticket Giveaways for Luke Bryan (Metra, September 14)
All proceeds benefit the BMC and Billings Pro Hill Climbing
Join fellow moto enthusiasts as we all prepare for 100 years of Pro Hill Climb history in Billings Montana.
Powderhorn Lounge and Outdoor Patio
Address: 4912 Laurel Rd, Billings, MT 59101
Phone: (406) 259-1942
Friday July 27, 4PM – 11:30 PM
Saturday July 28, 11AM – 11:30 PM
Side-by-Side Racing Under the Lights both nights
Kids 10 & Under Get in Free
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Two-Day Event: The Great American Professional Hill Climb is one of the Nation’s Largest Hill Climbs and is Billings, Montana’s premier outdoor moto event with event features including racing under the lights, side-by-side racing under the lights and new extreme hill designs and courses for each day.
So fasten your seat belts and mark your calendars for one of Billings Montana’s longest-running and extreme outdoor entertainment events … The BMC’s Great American Championship Hill Climb! This special event and the gnarly, unparalleled vertical mountain terrain found only at the BMC grounds, truly make it The Hill Climbing Capitol of the World.®
The largest Champion purse and the rights to one of the most prestigious hill climbing championships, attracts professional motorcycle athletes from local, regional, national and international locations. Spectators come from around the Nation and Canada, filling the viewing areas and beyond to witness the pro champion riders and qualified challengers battle it out to the top of BMC’s Great American Hill. The 2-day event begins on Friday with afternoon and evening races that lead into the night with stunning vertical Side-by-Side “Showdown” racing under the lights. Saturday includes 601 cc bike, exhibition racing and later, the famous battles under the lights including side-by-side races. Saturday night the Great American Champion will be crowned.
Pre-Event: Trophy Climb: Friday July 27th: 8 AM to 5 PM
- Pre Event Trophy Hill Climb on the Trophy Hill
Main Event: Friday July 28th: 4 PM to 11:30 PM (Side-by-Side Racing Under the Lights)
- 450 cc Pro Modified (4-6PM)
- 40+ Pro Masters (6-8PM)
- 450 cc Side by Side Vertical Showdown Qualifier (8-9:30PM)
- 0-600 cc Pro Altered (9:30-11:30PM)(Tentative Finish Saturday AM)
Main Event: Saturday July 29th: 11AM to 11:30 PM (Side-by-Side Racing Under the Lights)
- Possible Finish of 0-600 cc Pro Altered Class)
- 0-700 cc Exhibition Class (11AM-2PM)
- Open Exhibition Class (2PM-5PM)
- 450 cc Side by Side Vertical Showdown Top 20 Finals (6-8PM)
- Great American Pro Hill Climb Championship Class (8-11:30PM)
Spectator Entry Fee and Camping
- At the event gate only. $15 Adult, one day or $25 for both days (wristbands).
- Kids 10 and under Free with paid adult.
- Plenty of Camping for RVs, Tents, etc, Weekend Camping Fee is $25
Competitor Information
- July 28 & 29: Great American Pro Climb Registration is Online Signup Deadline is July 20 at 11:55 PM
- July 28 8AM: Trophy Hill Climb Registration Form to Download (PDF)
- Pits Open at Noon, July 26
- No Dogs, Pets, Fires, or Fireworks
- No Pit Bikes
- No Riding through Spectator Pathways on any motorized Bikes or ATV/UTV/Side-By-Sides etc.
Parking, Camping, Food, Beverage and Spectators
Plenty of parking and a variety of food and beverage concessions are available. Bring your lawn chairs, canopies, tarp covers, toy haulers, campers, trailers, tailgate set-ups and other outdoor supplies for a wonderful weekend of watching. Camping and RV-Day spots are available: Tent $20 or RV/Trailer $30 for the weekend. RVs and Trailers coming in for the Day only is $10.
Gas and Service
Gas and market items at Casey’s Corner Gas station, 1.5 miles away. Moto parts and some mechanic service will be available onsite.
Restrictions
No fireworks, outside alcohol, pets or camp fires.
Contact the Promoters with any questions
- Cord Mitchell 406-672-8383
- Darrell Devitt 406-855-9988
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Short Practice & Main Event Sunday August 12th
Join the BMC Motocross Series during 2018 on the famous 2-mile Yellowstone River Forest Track, that is fast and full of features that include high flying air time, double and triple jumps, whoops, sand and deep loam berm corners, table tops, rhythm sections, hair pin turns, sand sections and sweeping curves and downhill and uphill jumps.
These series races are ONE Day events (practice and racing on the same single day). Points will be collected and awards handed out at the end of the series.
Entry Fee
Adults $10 per day, Kids 10 and under Free with paid adult.
Competitor Information
- Pro Competitor Payback is 100%
- Pits will open up at 3PM on the day before race day
- Sign ups start at 5PM on the day before the event (sign up at the event)
- Practice follows the riders meeting at 8AM (typically 5 laps)
- This is a ONE day event
- Full Track Race (2-Mile Lap)
- Absolutely NO DOGS or pets
- Practice will be held before the race (no practice the day before)
- Riders Meeting Promptly at 7:30 AM with Practice following
- Races start at 10AM and depending, will go to around 5PM
- Pit Bike Races follow the main event on the “Front Half” of the track
Parking, Food, Beverage and Spectators
Concessions are available and family picnics are encouraged. Bring your lawn chairs, canopies, tailgates and other outdoor supplies for a wonderful day of spectating. Visit the “Spectator” section online for details. Camping is available as well as local Billings Lodging. Gas and quick mart supplies are a few miles away.
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Restrictions
No pets allowed.
Contact the Promoters with any questions
Richard Todd 406-694-5401
Join thousands of Supercross fans in MetraPark’s outdoor Grand Stands for one of Montana Fair’s most spectacular and attractive events. Supercross athletes come from across the country to compete for the top podium spot and these riders take their championships to the edge. Enjoy delicious food, ice cold beverages and take a look at the hottest new motorcycles and accessories on display by Motorsports vendors from around the region. Keep your eyes and ears out for crowd giveaways, special offers, raffles and play-by-play commentary from Billings Motorcycle Club’s Event Announcer Pat Whitmer.
Spectator Entry Fee
Tickets available at Montana Fair gate and ahead of time during Montana Fair at www.montanafair.com. Montana Fair Metra Park restrictions apply. Event notices will be on the Montana fair Supercross web page.
Competitor Sign Up Online and Information
A Word Of Caution: We know how many of you competitors want to ride this event. If you have just started riding motorcycles, this is not a race for begginers. If you don’t know simple rules of racing such as “picking a line,” and flags, you could endanger yourself and some of the riders that have been racing for years. Getting in the way of someone jumping because you’ve moved into someone else’s line could end up in a disaster. Supercross requires knowledge and safety.
Practice is Tuesday from 10AM-2PM
- Online Sign-Up Will Be Available)
- Downloadable Registration Form, and Information PDF
A Pro Purse of $13,500 is expected for this event! This year proves to be exciting once again, with a new track layout designed and built from the latest features from Pro Circuit courses.
Pits, Practice & Race Times
- Pits open for set up Monday 5-8PM, and Tuesday after 8AM
- Practice is 10AM-2PM Tuesday
- Race is 6PM-10PM Tuesday
Pro Rider “Dash for Cash” during halftime: $1,500 up for grabs this year
The Chassis Works in Billings is putting up the Cash for the Dash. During the Dash, the rider in first place at the end of each lap (1-5) wins the designated money for that lap:
- Lap 1 Winner gets $100
- Lap 2 Winner gets $200
- Lap 3 Winner gets $300
- Lap 4 Winner gets $400
- Lap5 winner gets $500
If a single rider stays in first place for the entire 5-lap Dash, they take home the entire $1,500.
Women’s Half-Time Exhibition Race
We are also trying to set up a Women’s Exhibition right after the DASH FOR CASH. There needs to be a minimum of 6 girls racing. There is No Charge for the event. The only requirement is that you need to practice during the day. Bikes allowed, Supermini through 250cc. Get with Mike Weiland if you are interested.
Rules, Classes and Notices
Race Registration: You must have your Full Name, Address, Phone Number and Social Security Number must clearly be readable for State and Federal Income Tax purposes.
Class Notes: Contact a Promoter with Questions
- 0-55cc Class Air/Liquid
- A rider may not enter a machine in more than one class within the same classification
- Air, means the bike cannot be liquid cooled
- Age limit for 0-55cc rider is 9. If a rider turns 10 after January 1st, they may compete the current year in the 0-55cc Class… Make sure you have proof. i.e., birth certificate (if asked)
How do I know what class I belong in?
65cc class is 56cc-70cc
- Rider must be under 12 years old as of January 1 of the current race season
- Supercross ages 6-8 and 9-11
85cc is 71cc-90cc Class or up to 150cc 4 strokes
- Rider must be under 16 as of January 1 of the current race season
Super Mini is 70cc -112cc
- Rider must be under 16 years old as of January 1 of the current race season
Women’s Exhibition Class
- Due to a lower turn out for Women riders, a single 4-Lap Exhibition Moto will be held after Half time.
A Classes
- 250cc Class: You can ride 125-200cc two strokes. and 151-250cc four strokes. (No 250cc 2 strokes)
- 450cc Class: You can ride 250cc-450cc two strokes and 251-450cc fours strokes. (No 250cc 4 strokes) KTM 350 is ok
- Payouts 1st $1,300 • 2nd $1,000 • 3rd $800 • 4th $600 • 5th $500 • 6th $350 • 7th $300 • 8th $250 • 9th $200 • 10th $175 • 11th $150 • 12th $125
B Classes
- 250 “B” You can ride 125-200cc two strokes and 151 -250cc four strokes. (No 250cc 2 strokes)
- 450 “B” You can ride 250-450cc two strokes and 251-450cc four strokes. (No 250cc 4 strokes) KTM 350 is ok
Riders will be classified as either “A” Expert or “B” Junior Riders
- Any rider who has held or holds a professional License will be classified as an “A” rider. Any rider holding another organizations” or district’s competition license with a ration higher than his district license shall ride in the higher classification. Failure to disclose this information shall result in suspension.
- If you sign up once for the “A” Class, you will always be in the “A” Class. An “A” rider cannot ride “B” Class in one class and “A” in another class without the exception of the Mini Bike Class
- Any rider may change rider classification by application to the Board of Directors to move from the “A: Class to the “B” Class. (BMC Board)
- A rider may be classified as an “A” rider in one discipline but be classified as a “B” rider in another discipline: Hill climb, Off Road-Open Course, Off Road Closed Course – Motocross, Scrambles, Supercross, and Flat Track etc.
- Women can ride in all classes listed above
Contact the Promoters with any questions
- Mike Weiland 406-670-4424
- Darren Bienvenue 406-671-0728
- Barry Allsop 406-855-2642
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Previous Track Design Example – each year is a new “Surprise” track layout
As the fall season closes, the BMC hosts its final Hill Climb of the year with the Fall Hill Climb. This Hill Climb is an annual autumn Billings Hill Climb with hundreds of professional competitors from the region, competing for top champion positions as they rip their way to the top of the Eastern BMC Hill course over hardcore terrain, past vertical cliffs and challenging obstacles.
With the new terrain engineering and motocross-style start sections, the pros are preparing their high-powered motorcycles and vertical warrior gear for extreme Fall mountain challenges. Event starts at 10AM and goes until 5PM.
Entry Fee
Adults $10, Kids 10 and under Free with paid adult. Competitor sign-up fees are separate.
Competitor Sign Up before the race begins
Competitor Information
Saturday October 7: Pits and limited sign-ups will open at 9:30 a.m. No Riding, pit set up only.
Sunday October 8: Full sign ups open from 7 until 9:30 with riding starting at 10
Parking, Food, Beverage and Spectators
Plenty of parking and a variety of concessions are available and family picnics are encouraged. Bring your lawn chairs, canopies, tarp covers, toy haulers, campers, trailers, tailgate set-ups and other outdoor supplies for a wonderful weekend of watching.
Camping, Gas and Service
Competitor and Spectator camping is available for a small fee. Gas and market items at Casey’s Corner Gas station, 1.5 miles away. Moto parts and some mechanic service will be available onsite.
Restrictions
No pets allowed. No Campfires.
Contact the promoters with any questions
Cameron Spadt 406-672-4761
Andy Spadt 406- 794-1958
The BMC Fall Classic Motocross Race marks over its decade of autumn racing at the famous 2-mile Yellowstone River Forest Track, that is fast and full of features that include high flying air time, double and triple jumps, woops, sand and deep loam berm corners, table tops, rhythm sections, hair pin turns, sand sections and sweeping curves and downhill and uphill jumps.
Entry Fee
Adults $10 per day, Kids 10 and under Free with paid adult.
Competitor Sign Up Fees
Competitor sign-up fees are separate. Please sign up Friday evening, or between 6-8AM Sunday
- Practice is Saturday September 8th from 10AM – 2PM
- Races are Sunday September 9th from 8AM – 4PM
Parking, Food, Beverage and Spectators
Concessions are available and family picnics are encouraged. Bring your lawn chairs, canopies, tailgates and other outdoor supplies for a wonderful day of spectating. Visit the “Spectator” section online for details. Camping is available as well as local Billings Lodging. Gas and quick mart supplies are a few miles away.
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Restrictions
No pets allowed.
Contact the Promoters with any questions
Mark Cardwell 406-690-0125
Tom Cardwell 406-794-8495
Flat Track #4
Flat Track #4Enjoy one of the most classic and high speed motorcycle event still held today, the American Flat Track! These are the fastest bikes on dirt … running serious miles an hour into each rear-sliding oval end turn. BMC’s oval track is one of the oldest courses the organization built after the club was formed in 1914 … yes, 100+ years and all of the flat track events in the last decade are all under the lights. BMC flat track races continue to attract athletes from all over the region to challenge their bullet speed skills on Billings’ dirt. The race includes vintage classes, new classes and knobby classes that always entertain the crowds. With a full set of spectator bleachers and concessions, the whole family is having fun and the weather is perfect to be outside.
Entry Fee
Gates open at 4PM. Spectator and Pit Gate: Adults $10, Kids 10 and under Free with paid adult.
Competitor Sign Up Fees and Information
Gates open at 4PM. Practice starts at 7PM. Competitor sign-up fees are separate. Please sign up at the event, an hour or two before the
NOTICE QUAD RIDERS: No Quads are allowed during this Pro race
Parking, Food, Beverage, Service and Spectators
Plenty of parking, bleacher seating and concessions are available and family picnics are encouraged. Bring your lawn chairs, tailgate set-ups and other outdoor supplies for a wonderful day of riding and watching. Camping is available. Gas and market items are 1.5 miles at Casey’s Corner.
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Restrictions
No pets allowed.
Contact the Promoter with any questions
Nicolas Gabel 406-839-3353
The BMC Four-Hour Cross Country Marathon is exactly what it sounds like … a non-stop four hour endurance race with rider teams of two, with each rider completing two laps before the rider change. The Four-hour marathon race currently takes advantage of a large portion of the 1,421 acre space using the Motocross Track, the Endurocross Track and miles of wild bad lands terrain to hold a challenging race for the pros and an appropriate version for youth riders. In addition to sage brush side-hilling, single tracks, deep coulees, winding uphill shots, wide sweepers, snaking-through-the-trees lines, and rocky rooty sections, this cross country course is a great ride. Competitors pull the trigger and spectators enjoy a family picnic style day, with wide a variety of viewing locations at an awesome Autumn BMC moto event.
Gate Entry Fee for Spectators and Competitors
Adults $10 per day, Kids 10 and under Free with paid adult.
Competitor Race Fees and Information
Competitor Race fees are separate, and Sign-Up will be from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM. Racing will begin after the rider’s meeting around 10:30AM.
Parking, Camping and Spectators
Plenty of parking and family picnics are encouraged. Bring your lawn chairs, canopies, tarp covers, toy haulers, campers, trailers, tailgate set-ups and other outdoor supplies for a wonderful day of riding and watching. Camping is available Saturday night. Gates close at midnight and will open at 6AM.
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Restrictions
No pets allowed.
Contact the promoters with any questions
Jeff Samek 406-927-5681
Dennis Bauer 406-259-0744
As the fall season closes into October, the BMC will host its first “Halloween Hill Climb,” including a costume contest, and trick-or-treating for the kids. This Hill Climb will be a wonderful event for little riders, amateurs and pros.
Hill choice will be determined, but will include beginner lines and challenging lines.
Entry Fee
Adults $10, Kids 10 and under Free with paid adult. Competitor sign-up fees are separate.
Halloween Costume Contest and Treats
- Rider and spectator Halloween Costume Contest
- All kids will be able to go Trick-Or-Treating around the pits and collect some candy
Competitor Information
Competitor Sign Up Saturday at the event, before the race begins, starting at 7AM. Stop by the white mobile scoring trailer.
Possible pit set up the evening before.
Parking, Food, Beverage and Spectators
Plenty of parking and a variety of concessions are available and family picnics are encouraged. Bring your lawn chairs, canopies, tarp covers, toy haulers, campers, trailers, tailgate set-ups and other outdoor supplies for a wonderful day of riding and watching.
Camping, Gas and Service
Competitor and Spectator camping is available for a small fee. Gas and market items at Casey’s Corner Gas station, 1.5 miles away. Moto parts and some mechanic service will be available onsite.
Restrictions
No pets allowed. No Campfires.
Contact the promoters with any questions
Erin Spadt 406-696-6804
Carissa Kirkness 406-208-7639