Pomona Half Mile Cancellation Explained
Andrea Wilson | June 11, 2015
With the announcement that the AMA Pro Flat Track finale was being moved to Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, it was revealed that the Pomona Half-Mile would be no more.
The Southern California venue had crowned the Grand National Champion for the past four years in-a-row (2009 as well). Unfortunately that streak comes to an end as the rumors that were circulating at last year’s finale—that the facility was set to be demolished—came true.
In a release from the promoter, it was explained that Chris Morgan of the Activation Group, had been notified by Fairplex officials that the demolition of the famed Pomona half-mile racetrack, constructed in 1928, would begin prior to the race date to keep planned redevelopment at the site on schedule.
“There has been so much motorcycle racing history at Pomona and it’s a shame to see it go away,” said Morgan via release. “It’s been a pleasure to put this race on for the last five years and the LA Fairplex has been a great partner, as have our sponsors and the fans.”
Unfortunately, the notification came too late to find a replacement site for the race, but the Activation Group is looking forward and negotiating with alternative sites that could return the AMA Pro Flat Track championship race to Southern California in 2016.
“As one door closes another one opens and we are very excited about our prospects for returning the event to Southern California in the near future,” said Morgan.
Andrea Wilson | Managing Editor
Andrea has been shooting everything from flat track to road racing in her job as a professional freelance photographer, but she's made the move to a full-time staff position at Cycle News where her love of all things motorcycling will translate well. Wilson has proven her worth as more than a photographer as she migrates to the written word with everything from race coverage to interviews.
