2024 Spring National
The Spring National will be May 24, 25 & 26, 2024.
We are looking forward to having you join us for this event.
We are proud to have Visit Albuquerque and the City of Albuquerque assisting us in sponsoring this event.
Frequently Asked Questions
PARKING:
GENERAL PARKING: All general parking is across the street at the UNM Football Stadium parking lot. No on street parking is allowed in the neighborhood. There are a few handicap parking spaces located on the track side of the street, note these are not reserved spaces and require both a handicap placard and a BMX parking pass. General Parking passes are $10 per day or $30 for the weekend and will be sold starting Thursday during practice and at the entrance of the parking lot on Friday - Sunday. Please be ready to keep the flow of traffic moving. If pulling a trailer, 2 parking passes will be required. Parking attendants will direct you where to go. Note there are no drop-offs or pick-ups allowed in the parking lot. Uber or similar driving services and delivery services must drop off and pick-up on Buena Vista Dr. Handicap parking is available and the parking lot attendant will direct you to the proper area. We have golf cart shuttles running regularly throughout the event. Parking attendants can call for a shuttle for you if needed. Please be patient and kind to the parking attendants and follow the rules so everyone can have a safe enjoyable experience. Bikes are flying around everywhere, please be careful and drive slow!! We would like to thank our local Shriners for manning our parking lot for us. There will be a courtesy shuttle to the track for those who need it.
VIP PARKING: We will be offering prepaid VIP parking in our parking lot. These are numbered spaces and you will be guaranteed your spot for each day of the event. These spaces will be offered on a first come basis using an online signup system. More information will be posted on our Facebook page including when the sale of these spaces will be live along with a drawing showing the available spaces.
CAMPING: RV camping is available in the parking lot directly west of our facility. RV registration is recommended this year. The reservation form is found on our website at dukecitybmx.org under the Spring National RV Reservation tab. You may also use this link to access our square payment site. http://duke-city-bmx.square.site/ , this information is found on the reservation form also. You must park where directed. Please place all trash in the trash trailer that is located in the parking lot. Every registered RV will receive a detailed email from the track with directions including a map of the parking lot. It is very important that all RV’s enter the lot where indicated to prevent scraping or bottoming out. The RV lot will be open for parking starting on Wednesday evening. All RV’s must vacate the lot no later than Monday, May 27th.
NOTE: Parking will be enforced. Any vehicle parked without a parking permit will be towed by the CNM police. If your vehicle is towed you can get information about the retrieval at signups.
PRACTICE:
Friday practice is hosted by and scheduled by USABMX. You must check-in with USABMX at the staging area to get a practice sticker before entering staging. See the USABMX event flier for Friday practice schedule. Practice is not offered on Saturday or Sunday.
Special Practice Thursday May 23, 2024: There will be gate practice on Thursday from 5 pm to 9 pm for anyone interested. The cost is $15 per rider and all riders must check in with signups to receive your sticker or wrist band which allows you to practice on the track. Online signups will be offered but all riders must still check-in to receive the correct sticker or wrist band. There will be a special line for presigns to check in. Online signups will close at 4:30 pm to allow the registration to be updated. Our regular track rules apply. NO STOPPING ON THE TRACK, EVERYONE MUST HAVE A STICKER, and ALL HELMETS MUST BE SECURELY FASTENED.
In person registration will open at 4:00 pm.
- 4 hour Practice Session Thursday, May 23
5:00 pm – 5:50 pm 12 & under
6:00 pm – 6:50 pm 13 & over
7:00 pm – 7:50 pm 12 & under
8:00 pm – 8:50 pm 13 & over
Food: The track main concession is located at the north end of the signup building. This is a restaurant quality concession with a full menu including Burgers, Chicken Strips, fries and a lot more. We have a second Stop-N-Go concession located in the building where the bathrooms are. This location does not offer any fried food but has Burgers, Grilled Chicken along with drinks, candy, and snacks.
Merchandise for Sale: We have several different t-shirts, hoodies, transponders and other great merchandise for sale at the Information/Signups window.
Vendors: This is a USABMX event, and all vendors must go through USABMX for approval to vend at the National. The USABMX trailer is located at the west end of the facility along with the approved vendors.
Pit Space: Pit space inside the facility must be on the USABMX approved list. Please contact [email protected] to reserve a team pit location. Public pit space is limited and will be offered on a first come basis. Generally, reserved pits should be set up Thursday. More information about pit spaces will be updated as soon as the plan is finalized with USABMX and the City of Albuquerque.
Where to Stay: If not camping at the track, visit USABMX event page for the Spring National to see a list of Stay to Save hotel options nearby. We are located near Albuquerque International Airport and have a lot of hotel options. Airbnb and Vrbo also show some rentals close to the track.
What to Bring: We have bleacher seating along both sides of the track. It is highly recommended to always wear sunscreen.
Bathrooms: We have a permanent bathroom building located at the southwest corner of the track. The restrooms are cleaned and stocked each day. If you find the bathroom needing attention, please let us know.
Trash: There are trash containers located throughout the facility. There are also large dumpsters located at the west end of the facility. Please help us keep our facility trash free so everyone may enjoy the national.
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