Established in 1974, Sarasota is the oldest continuously running BMX track in America. Over those many years it has hosted countless state, regional and national races. A cornerstone of Florida BMX racing, Sarasota BMX has worked with the former National Bicycle League, the former Sunshine State Association, Sunshine State BMX, and USA BMX.
The track has hosted the Strider World Championships from 2011 to 2013 – bringing smiles to age 5 and under riders from all over the planet. The Sarasota Track Team has won the Florida Commissioner’s Cup six years in a row. In 2016 the track underwent construction to become Sarasota BMX Supercross where it now hosts UCI World Cup, USABMX National, & Florida State races.
Mission Statement
The Southwest District Parents Council, Inc. (a non for profit organization dba Sarasota BMX) operates a program of progression for Bicycle Motocross (BMX) and its athletes from youth riders to Olympic Champions. The program identifies future talent and prepares younger athletes with potential. The program develops riding skill technique (along with emphasis on nutrition) which prepares them for National/International competition and creates world class athletes.
Organization
[Executive Board]
President | Alice Bixler
Vice President | Brian Oberhaus
Secretary | Kellie Dietz
Treasurer | Erma Miller
[Members at Large Board Members]
Track Operations | Brad Bellan
Track Operations Assistant | Ron Walkey
Volunteer Coordinator/PR | Emily LeCoz
Marketing/Social Media/Sponsorship | Jennifer Hargaden
Announcer/Promoter | Jon Doty
[Track Positions & Support]
Front Office Clerk | Sabrina Bellan
Merchandise Sales | Michelle Oberhaus
Concessionaire | Kellie Dietz