The next is a press launch from Lincoln Path Motosports:
Casey, IL – Jace Owen, former skilled racer, has acquired Lincoln Path Motosports, a premier motocross facility situated in Casey, Illinois. Owen, who has deep roots within the racing group, goals to raise the ability by persevering with its custom of internet hosting top-tier race occasions whereas introducing VIP Academy MX, an all new coaching facility.
Tim Jackson stated, “Jean Ramsey began internet hosting motocross occasions at Lincoln Path Motosports in 1974. I raced and began serving to out within the late 80’s. In 2008, I mortgaged every thing, bought the monitor and went to work. My son Drew got here on board a number of years later after leaving the US Military and we have been ready construct Lincoln Path Motosports into what you see immediately. With numerous blood sweat and tears, we labored our method in the direction of the highest of beginner racing. We have been racers lengthy earlier than we have been promoters and I stay up for passing the torch to a different former racer. I’m excited to see Jace, Drew and the workforce take Lincoln Path Motosports to an excellent larger degree on this sport all of us love.”
“Speak about full circle” stated Jace Owen. “In 2000, after racing flat monitor for a number of years, I keep in mind a household pal recommending that my dad ought to take me to Lincoln Path in Casey. I raced my first motocross race there on the age of six, and clearly my life unexpectedly modified from that second ahead. Trying again 24 years later, I by no means may have dreamt what that ‘native’ race monitor did for me. I in some way was capable of climb the beginner ladder and win over 20 nationwide championships and two titles at Loretta Lynn’s. In 2014, I started my skilled profession, securing 10 top-10 Supercross finishes and the Arenacross championship in 2019. I traveled the world, made life-long finest associates, and have reminiscences with my household to carry onto eternally. Racing dust bikes was my whole life till final November, after I crashed in the course of the Australian spherical of WSX. As troublesome of a choice because it has been, that crash pressured me to retire from the skilled scene, which I assume I’ve by no means publicly said till now. They are saying that every thing occurs for a purpose, and I can confidently say that I imagine that now as I transition into this subsequent chapter of my life at Lincoln Path. With my data acquired over the past two and a half many years of using and racing, I actually really feel that I’ve one thing particular to share with the youthful era. Whereas I don’t but totally have the phrases to explain the sensation of transferring again to Central Illinois and buying the monitor that I grew up racing at almost each weekend of my childhood, I do know that I couldn’t be extra excited or blessed to proceed writing the story for Lincoln Path. It’s a particular place and I’m trying ahead to the journey.”
The acquisition guarantees to deliver thrilling developments to the already common vacation spot for motocross fans. With Owen’s intensive expertise within the trade, the brand new coaching facility is predicted to draw riders from throughout the nation, providing them unparalleled entry to top-tier teaching and world-class coaching situations. “Because of this acquisition, I’m additionally excited to announce that my mother and father’ dealerships, Owen Motorsports, and the Owen Motor Group as an entire, may have a stronger presence and involvement within the native racing group. I hope to deliver them enterprise and assist their firms develop with my involvement throughout the nation,” in keeping with Jace.
Drew Jackson, who has been instrumental within the day-to-day operations of Lincoln Path Motosports, will proceed in his function as Director of Operations. “Drew has completed an unbelievable job sustaining the standard and popularity of Lincoln Path Motosports,” Owen added. “His experience and management shall be invaluable as we increase our choices and proceed to offer a premier expertise for all our guests.”
Lincoln Path Motosports has been a staple within the Midwest motocross scene for over 50 years, identified for its difficult tracks and internet hosting a wide range of occasions, together with the Thor Showdown Collection, that draw riders of all ages and ability ranges. Underneath Owen’s management, the ability is poised to develop into a premier vacation spot not just for racing but additionally for rider improvement.
The remainder of the 2024 season is enterprise as typical and the brand new coaching facility is slated to open in early 2025, with extra particulars to be introduced within the coming months.
Positioned in Casey, Illinois, with 235 acres of enjoyable, Lincoln Path Motosports is the premier bike racing and using facility within the Midwest. The park at the moment options a number of tracks from gentle to wild, trails, on-site professional store, bogs, and showers. Large or small, there’s something for everybody at Lincoln Path Motosports. With the addition of a brand new coaching facility underneath the possession of Jace Owen, Lincoln Path Motosports will now be the hub for motocross coaching and competitors.
