SOUTHWICK – A report was provided at the Select Board meeting on Monday night about the July 9th Motocross National race.
With the Select Board members on hand, The Wick 338’s Rick Johnson attended to give a report on how he thought the race was handled overall.
As Johnson indicated he didn’t have the exact number of people that were on hand at the Nationals, Johnson did reveal that the race had the most people in the motocross industry in attendance than any other race in history. Johnson pointed out how diversely represented the industry was on the weekend of July 9, with people coming locally, across the country, as well as internationally.
Members of the Select Board had several discussions including about the outcome of the Motocross Nationals. (Photo by Greg Fitzpatrick)
Johnson then went on to tell the Select Board that his personal security as well as the Southwick Fire Department, and local police departments successfully made it a smoother process. No cars were allowed to park on close-by streets, all cars were within the property.
Along with the competitors, people in attendance, security, fire and police, vendors, and so many more, Johnson was able to deliver an overall positive report back to the Select Board.
“It was a great cooperative effort,” said Johnson.
As The Wick 338 now focuses on the local events that they will have on the track in the near future, Johnson is already working on making sure that the National race stays in Southwick for at least another three years.
The Select Board was able to chime in on Johnson’s report and they too are satisfied with the outcome of this year’s race and what it brings to the town of Southwick.
“It is an economic benefit to the Town of Southwick,” said Select Board Chairman Russ Fox.
In order to keep the race as a benefit to the town, improvements still need to be made moving forward.
“We’ve learned a lot,” said Johnson. “There is still a lot of things to do.”
