Diamond Don’s 6th Annual Riverport National
April 4: AHRMA / Legends of CC National Cross Country and AHRMA/ Speed & Sport National Trials
April 5: Ahrma / Legends of MX National Vintage Motocross
April 6: AHRMA /Jakes Garage Post Vintage MX


Jefferson, Texas

Pre-entry deadline: March 21

Here's a preview of this year's extravaganza, right from the source:

There will be something new at Diamond Don’s 6th this year. The event will kick off with a Charity Golf Hole-in-One Fun Shoot-Out on Thursday, April 3rd. Diamond Don is in the process of qualifying the event for $50,000 prize money – so stay tuned!

Come see 9-time National Champion, Mercedes Gonzalez, motocross icon, Sue Fish and the First US Women’s Motocross Team members, Tami Rice and Nadine Holbert in the “Women Pioneers of MX” race on Sunday.
Over 600 entries are expected for the three day race event which includes Cross Country and Trials on Friday, Vintage Motocross on Saturday and the Post-Vintage, Sidecar Races and Women Pioneers of MX on Sunday. The weekend finishes with the Wind-Down Party and a fantastic fireworks show on Sunday.

Steve Stackable will be this year’s Legend of Motocross. Stackable started his racing career in Texas in the late ’60’s and won his first two races. He kept on winning, beating out such greats as Robi Holbert, Steve Hackney and AMA National Motocross Champion, Kent Howerton. In 1975, as a full factory rider for Maico, Stackable had the best year of his career including winning the 1975 500cc AMA Supercross Championship.

Twelve-Time International Six Day Competitor, Jack Penton, will be honored as the Legend of Cross Country. Penton entered competition in his teens and by 15 was already riding AMA national championship enduros. In 1970, Jack competed in the International Six Days Trial and finished with a Bronze Medal. Then went on to win a Gold Medal the following year at the Isle of Man ISDT, becoming the youngest rider ever to win that event. During his career, he earned 27 national titles in enduro competition, international trials qualifiers and Grand National Cross-Country racing. Penton was inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1999.

Marty Tripes, now famous for his Marty’s Gourmet Mushrooms, will be honorary Chef at Diamond Don’s Friday evening BBQ & Crawfish extravaganza. Tripes won the Superbowl of Motocross at the Los Angeles Coliseum in 1972. He also won the first FIM 250cc motocross United States Grand Prix in Unadilla in 1978. In his career, he won 11 National Championships and was inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2001.

Donnie Hansen will conduct the MX School on Friday. The Donnie Hansen Motocross Academy is a motocross riding school that teaches skills and techniques to all levels and ages of riders - young, old, male, female, beginner, pro, or mini. “Holeshot” Hansen teaches all classes personally. Hansen was inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2003 as part of the team that swept the 250cc Trophee des Nations and the 500cc Motocross des Nations in 1981.
Brad Lackey, another Motorcycle Hall of Famer, hasn’t missed this event yet. Come watch him race a replica of the RN82 500cc Suzuki that he rode to the world championship in 1982.

Additional great racers of days gone by will be trekking to Jefferson for this event. Come race with Danny LaPorte, Rick Johnson, Tommy Croft, Jeff Smith, Tom Benolkin, Rik Smits and the infamous “Diamond” Don Rainey.
MX Photography will provide professional event photos. Kawasaki and Ohlins are event sponsors in addition to the AHRMA program sponsors. Kawasaki has graciously provided a 2x4 mule that will be raffled for the annual fundraiser Last year, this event raised over $7000.

Gary Hazel of Thumper Racing will lay out the cross-country track through the Piney Woods and wetlands of the property with lots of racing along the river. This course will be technically challenging so riders will have to rely on skill and stamina. One mistake and you’ll get wet!

The trials event will be one of the best ever, with the help of the Poole family, Don Kelley and Trials Master Ed Peacock. The challenging course will give you a close up view of the historic ruins on the property.
Diamond Don has created a natural terrain track reminiscent of the early 70’s. He has added lots of new dirt and taken out more trees to widen the track for great passing. The track will use a lot of the grassy field and runs through the 1880’s ruins of an old sawmill and along the Cypress Bayou River. As you’re racing, watch for the live steam locomotive and don’t let that whistle shake you off your bike.

Sidecars, Women Pioneers, MX Legends, live steam locomotive, party by the river, antiques, museums and more. Jefferson, the Bed and Breakfast “Capital of Texas”, is nestled deep in the Piney Woods of East Texas and seems frozen in time. It is a charming town and an elegant reminder of a bygone era. The property will open Saturday, March 29, for early camping, so come to Jefferson for a vacation before the races.

Go to www.DiamondDon.com for more information or call 866-398-2038 or 903-445-9796.

Directions: From Hwy 59, take Hwy 49 east toward downtown Jefferson. Left at Y in road, Hwy 49 East toward Smithland. Track 1 mile on right. Signs will be posted.

Gate fee: Gate Fees:  1 day, $15; 2 days, $25; 3 days, $35; 4 days, $50; Children 10 and under, free.  Showers and water are available at the track.  RV pump-out services, $25.   NOISE CURFEW 11:00 pm (Music, Loud Talking, Engines, etc.)  Limited RV hookups are on first come, first served basis and require multiple users at each electrical box as determined by management.  Fees are $35 per night with a 3-night minimum.

Schedule:

Saturday March 29:  Park opens for camping; Come early and vacation in Jefferson
Wednesday, April 2:  Gates open at 10:00 a.m.; Gates locked at 10:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 3:  Gates open at 6:00 a.m.; Gates locked at 11:00 p.m.            

Charity Golf Hole-in-One Fun Shoot Out for $50,000 prize from 130 yards (subject to insurance availability and posted rules/regs)  Golf Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.           
Afternoon – early sign up for Cross Country

Friday, April 4:  Gates open 6:00 a.m.; Gates locked at midnight

Cross Country:  Sign-up at 7:00 a.m.; parade lap at 8:30 a.m.
Vintage race at 9:00 a.m.; Post Vintage race at 11:00 a.m.

Trials:  Sign-up at 11:00 a.m.; start time approx 1:00 p.m., after cross country

Donnie Hansen Motocross Academy MX School -- For more information, visit www.dhma.com

Afternoon – early sign up for Vintage MX

Live music, BBQ & Crawfish on Friday evening at trackMusic by The Dirt Band

Saturday, April 5:  Gates open 6:00 a.m.; Gates locked at midnight


Vintage MX:  sign-up at 7 a.m.; mandatory rider’s meeting, 8:30; practice at 9:00; racing at 10:00

Afternoon – early sign up for Post-Vintage

Sunday, April 6:  Gates open at 6:00 a.m.

Post Vintage:  sign-up at 7:00 a.m.; mandatory rider’s meeting, 8:30; practice at 9:00; racing at 10:00

Support Classes:  Sidecars; Women Pioneers of Motocross

Wind-down Party after trophy presentation with fantastic fireworks show – stay the night and relax before the trek home  

Lodging:

  • Jefferson Hotel, 124 W Austin; Jefferson, TX   903-665-2631, 866-33HOTEL

  • Inn of Jefferson, US Hwy 59 at Hwy 49; Jefferson, TX   903-665-3983

  • Excelsior House Hotel, 211 W. Austin; Jefferson, TX  903-665-2513, 800-490-7270

  • B&B’s:  Chamber of Commerce, www.marioncountycoc.org. 903-665-2672

Camping: Yes. No additional charge for primitive camping/showers. Water is available.
Concessions: Yes.

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