The Oneida Daily Dispatch (Oneida, NY)
Gravity Fest returns to CNY
MUNNSVILLE, N.Y. >> After successful 2018 re-launch, Gravity Fest returns to Madison County June 1-2 for a second spin under Emgee Events.
Gravity Fest is one of the original gravity sports events in the world. Originating in 2002 in Eaton, it soon after moved to Munnsville, running 12 times over 17 years. Emgee Events decided to re-launch the event in 2018, with the blessing of previous organizers Dr. No Racing and the Munnsville American Legion Post 54.
The decision to bring back Gravity Fest was easy: It’s the ideal “intermediate-plus” racetrack, with pristine pavement, 50 mph speeds, banked sweeping turns, the infamous “Crash Corner” hairpin spectator zone, and beautiful scenery, organizers said. The American Legion provides local support and is conveniently located with its bar, restaurant, pavilion and rider campground right near the finish line.
Emgee Events aims to offer a family-friendly, enjoyable race experience for all, and spectating is free. Enjoy live announcing, food trucks, Legion drinks and event merchandise on site.
Top racers from across the country and globe are registering for this IDF World Cup Qualifier event. To learn more about the race and freeride, watch bit. ly/gravityfest19promo.
Those interested in helping out can sign up to volunteer at bit.ly/gravityfest19volunteer.
The weekend’s events will include:
Thursday, May 30
Racetrack and Campground setup; volunteers needed.
Friday, May 31
Track setup; rider checkin; camp move-in
• 6-9 p.m.: American Legion — Fish Fry, rider gift bags, waivers, techinspection
Saturday, June 1
IDF practice and timed qualifying; Freeride day 1
• 8 a.m.: Mandatory allstaff meeting (Legion pavilion)
• 8:45 a.m.: Mandatory rider meeting (Legion pavilion)
• 9 a.m.: Road closure; drop off corner marshals, shuttle riders up, final track inspection
• 9:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.: IDF practice runs and leathersoptional freeride
• 1- 5 p.m.: IDF timed qualifying and leathers-optional freeride
• 5 p.m.: Road reopens to through-traffic
• 9 p.m.: Rider party and film screening at American Legion pavilion
Sunday, June 2
IDF Race; Freeride day 2; Podium ceremony
• 8 a.m.: Mandatory allstaff meeting (Legion pavilion)
• 8:45 a.m.: Mandatory rider meeting (Legion pavilion)
• 9 a.m.: Road closure to through-traffic; Final track inspection; Shuttle marshals and racers
• 9:15 a.m. to 5 p.m.: IDF race. Warm-up, Juniors, Masters, Women’s, Luge, open leathers-Optional Freeride Day 2
• 5 p.m.: Road re-opens to through traffic
• 5:30- 6 p.m.: Podium ceremony (Legion pavilion)
• 6 p.m. until done: Track cleanup, tent, campground and gear breakdown
Monday, June 3
Cleanup day. Free prize gear for all-day volunteers