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The NBL announced its guarantee of the $5.95 per rider track payout. CEO Gary Aragon explains, “Unfortunately, there are some who feel they speak for the NBL — even if they are not part of our Sanction or its leadership, and as such it has come to my attention that false and slanderous statements have been made about the New NBL, specifically concerning the per rider fees we will pay tracks.” “Let me be clear that the fees we will pay tracks, $5.95 per rider, per race, will not change at any time during a track’s contract period. Furthermore, we will write this clearly into every contract for every track. Thus, tracks will have that rate guaranteed for the full duration of their contract with the NBL — even if it is a long-term contract. What's more, we will likely increase the amount we pay to our tracks, and we will gladly amend any track's contract at their request to reflect the increased payout, but at no time would we decrease the amount during the contract period. Our goal is to continue to make this sport less expensive for riders while at the same time providing tracks with more income from operating our programs.” 

UCI’s third World Cup Supercross race of the year took place in Chula Vista, California. We’d arrived early to enjoy the full program. The Dutch crew rolled up first to get ready for warm up. The Time Trials had happend the previous day and World Champion Maris Strombergs had set the fastest time giving him first gate pick through his motos. First Dutch rider up was Raymon van der Biezen (6th) in the men’s class and Merle van Benthem (10th) in the women’s class. If you walk on a BMX SX track you realize that this is no joke. The first jump is a good 11 meters far. It’s a jump you hit with a speed of 50 km/h and 7 other riders by your side. If one of them loses control, things are likely you’re going down too. At this speed on a hard packed track, that’s not going to be fun. Merle van Benthem experienced just that. She went down hard on the first straight and the speed carried her up to the top of the second jump, unconcious. The Dutch rider had to be flown to the hospital by helicopter where they luckily couldn’t find anything else than the big concussion. Respect to all who go down that 8 meter high starting hill, welcome to BMX SX. 

BMX Nation is the official magazine of the NBL. You get this in the mail when you've got an NBL BMX membership. I don't have one so I don't receive the mag in the mail but I picked one up at Interbike so I know it exists. It sure looks like a magazine too with the glossy paper and articles about Energy Drinks (test), a Josh Meyers interview, a report about the Profile Racing factory, a Donna Snow spread and a John Miller spotlight. The mag also brings the news that the NBL wants to get across to its members. That ranges from an NBL Directory, the NBL update, an article about the Lindsey Wilson College where you can ride BMX and go to school at the same time, the BMX Insider and more. If you're all about print, this one is for you. 100% pure racing. It might even be worth getting a membership for to get this in the mail. Visit the NBL website to see what you need to do.

On the final day of competition at the BMX Queensland State Championships it was time for the elite riders to stake their claims on the titles despite very damp conditions in Mackay today. The action got underway with the younger age groups. The junior women’s race saw a change of fortune for young Gold Coast rider, Madison Janssen. Janssen burst into the lead leaving behind hot favourite and multiple national champion, Melinda McLeod from Mackay. “Since I was racing Melinda McLeod I was pretty nervous but I got a good gate,” explained Janssen. "When I came out the first corner first I knew I had it. It’s my first junior elite race, I’m so happy.”

The junior men’s race went to Darren Goodwin from Perth with a strong effort shown by local rider, Corey Frieswyk. “When we got out of the gate I just had a good clean run,” Goodwin said. Now racing as a second year junior, Goodwin said there were a lot of first year juniors and others now giving him some challenges on the track. “We’ve got Corey Frieswyk, Bodi Turner and Luke Hombsch and

The UCI is pleased to announce the 2nd annual SWATCH BMX SX Awards Ceremony. The banquet will be held Saturday 9th October 20h00 @ Le Village in Fréjus. The banquet will present the 2010 BMX Supercross World Cup Overall Winners, as well as several other special awards such as;
-Best Crash Of the Year
-Best Pass Of The Year
-The Ride Style Award
-Coach Of The Year
-Rookie Of The Year
-Female Rider Of The Year
-Male Rider Of the Year

New for this year is that the public will be able to vote on their favourite Female and Male BMX Rider Of The Year. (For the other categories, the nominees and winners will be selected by a jury). 

On Sunday October 3rd former, many times moto-cross world-champions, *Joël Smets* and *Stefan Everts* will compete once again against eachother. Both athletes will take part in the 1st. BV-BMX-race on Flamish soil, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the bmx club, BMX 2000 DESSEL. Also Caren Meynen, Arne Daelmans and Kevin Hulsman will be on the gate in this special race.

At this very moment registrations come in from more and more International top Elite and Junior riders to take part in the International Champions Cup, which race will take place on Saturday afternoon, October 2nd. 2010. The complete Latvian National selection has confirmed their participation. Also top Dutch riders in the Elite as well as in Junior class will be present and race. Old School BMX bikes will be on display too.

The National Bicycle League announced a new partnership with Greg Hill Products (GHP). GHP is now an official sponsor of the NBL’s 2011 National Championship Series. In addition, GHP’s Greg Hill has agreed to officially endorse the National Bicycle League. As a four-time NBL Pro Champion and 30-year veteran of the sport, Greg brings unrivaled expertise and professionalism to the NBL. In his new role, Greg will help communicate the values of the NBL and its mission throughout the industry.

NBL CEO Gary Aragon adds, “It is an honor for the NBL to be partnered with one of the true legends and pioneers of our great sport. We are genuinely excited about all that Greg brings to the table and having his endorsement only emphasizes the bright future ahead for the New NBL.”

“I am thrilled to be partnered with the NBL as they move in new and innovative directions,” says Greg. “I have so many positive