Return to Black Mountain next stop for Rock Maple Racing snocross tour

DERRY, NH (Dec. 3, 2008) - While it may not receive the media attention
of bigger resorts like its neighbors Sunday River or Sugarloaf USA, the
Black Mountain of Maine ski area is considered a true gem by skiers and
riders of all ages.
And after one very special weekend in December of 2007, the place means a
great deal to a few thousand snowmobile racing enthusiasts, as well.
Hundreds of race teams from around the northeast are anxious for their
return to the historic mill-town of Rumford on Saturday and Sunday, Dec.
13-14, as Rock Maple Racing (RMR) returns to Black Mountain for Round 2
on the nine-race 2008-09 Central series snocross schedule.
Spectator gates open at 8 a.m. each day, and racing will get under way
promptly at 9 a.m. Admission is $12 per day for adults, with weekend
passes available for $20. Children age 10 and under will be admitted free
with a paying adult. Pit passes are available for an extra $10.
Last year at Black Mountain, multi-time RMR champion Jason Boron, of
Leverett, Mass., and former national tour champion T.J. Gulla, a native
of South Hero, VT, split the Pro finals. Boron (Outdoor Performance/D&Z
Racing Ski-doo) earned his first victory of the season in Pro Open,
holding off rookie sensation Darrin Mees and eventual champion C.W.
Sirjane. Gulla backed up his sweep of the Pro finals in Windham, NY the
previous week with a dominant victory in Pro Stock. Sirjane followed
Gulla across the line, with Vermont native Chris Chico third.
In last year's Winter X Games Qualifier, series newcomer Robert Graeber,
of Willow, AK, powered his Woody's/Team Southside Polaris to victory.
Nick Kelly put Arctic Cat back on the RMR podium in grand style with his
victory in the Semi-Pro Open final. Kelly, who will ride Polaris sleds
for Team Southside this season, held off divisional strongman Derek
Graham (now a full-time Pro) and Graeber (still recovering from an injury
late last season) for top honors. Graeber also claimed the Semi-Pro Stock
final over Mike Tietjen and Jake Melville.
Along with the high-flying Pro and Semi-Pro riders, RMR also features a
full pit area of Sport, Women and Junior division teams. These riders put
forth just as much effort as the Pros, and enjoy a wholesome,
family-oriented experience in the process. Add a special smaller track
just for children ages 6 through 10 who compete on the 120cc machines,
and youâ?Tve got a fun-filled weekend for all ages.
Black Mountain of Maine opened in 1961 as the Chisholm Winter Park. The
land and facility itself is owned by Maine Winter Sports Centers, while
the ski area is a non-profit run by a local board of directors.
Rock Maple Racing is now in its 17th consecutive season of snocross
competition. RMR also operates the Can-Am Series for ATVs, racing on some
of the finest motocross tracks in the northeast. For more information,
visit their Web site at www.rockmaple.com.