Racing plays a key role in the overall sports scene in Snohomish County. From the stock cars, figure-eight and drifting at Evergreen Speedway in Monroe to BMX at McCollum Pioneer Park in Everett, there’s competition for everyone, regardless if you’re the spectator in the stands or the rider at the starting gate.

Located a few minutes off Interstate 5 is 78-acre McCollum Park, which has served as the home track of Bigfoot BMX since 1996. Bigfoot BMX is a nonprofit organization that’s operated by a volunteer board and dedicated group of individuals who help maintain the track to be a USA BMX-sanctioned site. The organization’s mission? To SUPPORT RIDERS through free helmet and bike loaner programs, skills, clinics, workshops and summer camps, to STRENGTHEN TRACKS by maintaining the track surface and staffing all events and to BUILD COMMUNITY by providing opportunities for everyone of all ages and skill levels to engage in an active lifestyle and a competitive sport while making friends and learning new skills.

On July 19, Bigfoot BMX hosted its State Race Double/State Championship Qualifier event, welcoming riders from across Washington state for a fun and competitive weekend. You know you’re at a BMX event when tents and bikes line the racecourse representing several different racing teams. Some groups regularly in attendance at Bigfoot BMX events include Bakerview BMX from Mount Vernon, Revolution Racing, Toros CC, Diablos Racing, Mayhem from Seattle, g.h.y. bikes from Renton, Cycle Therapy Racing from Auburn, One Trak Mind from Kitsap County, Rip Tide Racing from Pierce County, PONK Racing from Tacoma and Bike Master from Vancouver. This results in strong connections trekking up and down the Evergreen State.

Interested in trying bicycle motocross? USA BMX offers a free, one-day trial membership. Contact [email protected] to learn more.

For all results from the State Race Double weekend, click here.