High Point Raceway is a motocross track which is located near Mount Morris, Pennsylvania.Ralph, Max. "A 'High Point' for local motocross." Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, June 23, 2022, p. VX5 (subscription required). The High Point Pro Motocross National, hosted each June, has been a tradition in the region since the track's addition to the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship in 1977.Padanilam, Ben. "Riders take different paths to pro debuts." Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, June 22, 2018, p. LX8 (subscription required).
The facility also hosts a round of the Grand National Cross Country Series, the ATV Motocross National Championship and the DC Vet Homecoming each year, as well as local motocross events.
High Point History In late 1976, brothers Jack and Carol Holbert reached out to race promoter Dave Coombs with the hopes of building a motocross track on their family farm. Coombs would break ground on the track and undergo later renovations after the Maico Factory Racing team visited the facility and gave their feedback. From there, their basic layout has remained the same over the years with only changes coming within the existing facility. The track has hosted a round of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship each year since opening in 1977. Additionally, the facility hosted the first-ever AMA National Hare Scramble in 1979 and would see a round of the Grand National Cross Country Series from 1987 until 2002. In 2018, GNCC Racing returned to High Point Raceway as a section of the Mason-Dixon GNCC based out of the adjoining Mathews Farm property.
The name High Point originated from a planned sponsorship with John Penton's Hi Point Products. The sponsorship fell through before finalization, even though signs were already made. The additional letters were added and the High Point Raceway name has remained ever since.
Past Pro Motocross Winners Since the inaugural event in 1977, the High Point National has been visited by some of the world's top motocross racers and many have logged class wins at the event.
450 Class Year Rider Hometown Machine 2024 Jett Lawrence Landsborough, Australia Honda 2023 Jett Lawrence Landsborough, Australia Honda 2022 Eli Tomac Cortez, CO Yamaha 2021 Dylan Ferrandis France Yamaha 2020 NO EVENT 2019 Eli Tomac Cortez, CO Kawasaki 2018 Eli Tomac Cortez, CO Kawasaki 2017 Blake Baggett Grand Terrace, CA KTM 2016 Ken Roczen Germany Suzuki 2015 Ken Roczen Germany Suzuki 2014 James Stewart Haines City, FL Suzuki 2013 Ryan Villopoto Poulsbo, WA Kawasaki 2012 Ryan Dungey Belle Plaine, MN KTM 2011 Ryan Villopoto Poulsbo, WA Kawasaki 2010 Ryan Dungey Belle Plaine, MN Suzuki 2009 Chad Reed Australia Suzuki 2008 James Stewart Haines City, FL Kawasaki 2007 Ricky Carmichael Havana, FL Suzuki 2006 Ricky Carmichael Havana, FL Suzuki 2005 Ricky Carmichael Havana, FL Suzuki 2004 Ricky Carmichael Havana, FL Honda 2003 Ricky Carmichael Havana, FL Honda 2002 Ricky Carmichael Havana, FL Honda 2001 David Vuillemin France Yamaha 2000 David Vuillemin France Yamaha 1999 Greg Albertyn South Africa Suzuki 1998 Ezra Lusk Bainbridge, GA Honda 1997 Damon Bradshaw Mooresville, NC Honda 1996 Jeff Emig Kansas City, KS Kawasaki 1995 Doug Henry Oxford, CT Yamaha 1994 Mike Kiedrowski Canyon Country, CA Kawasaki 1993 Damon Bradshaw Mooresville, NC Yamaha 1992 Damon Bradshaw Mooresville, NC Yamaha 1991 Jeff Stanton Sherwood, MI Honda 1990 Damon Bradshaw Mooresville, NC Yamaha 1989 Jeff Stanton Sherwood, MI Honda 1988 Rick Johnson El Cajon, CA Honda 1987 Ron Lechien El Cajon, CA Kawasaki 1986 Rick Johnson El Cajon, CA Honda 1985 Jeff Ward San Juan Capistrano, CA Kawasaki 1984 Rick Johnson El Cajon, CA Yamaha 1983 Bob Hannah Whittier, CA Honda 1982 Rick Johnson El Cajon, CA Yamaha 1981 Kent Howerton San Antonio, TX Suzuki 1980 Kent Howerton San Antonio, TX Suzuki 1979 Kent Howerton San Antonio, TX Suzuki 1978 Jim Ellis E. Hampton, CT Honda 1977 Tony DiStefano Morrisville, PA Suzuki
250 Class Year Rider Hometown Machine 2024 Ty Masterpool Paradise, TX Kawasaki 2023 Hunter Lawrence Landsborough, Australia Honda 2022 Jett Lawrence Landsborough, Australia Honda 2021 Jalek Swoll Beleview, FL Husqvarna 2020 NO EVENT 2019 Adam Cianciarulo Clermont, FL Kawasaki 2018 Aaron Plessinger Hamilton, OH Yamaha 2017 Jeremy Martin Millville, MN Honda 2016 Joey Savatgy Thomasville, GA Kawasaki 2015 Marvin Musquin France KTM 2014 Blake Baggett Grand Terrace, CA Kawasaki 2013 Marvin Musquin France KTM 2012 Eli Tomac Cortez, CO Honda 2011 Blake Baggett Grand Terrace, CA Kawasaki 2010 Tyla Rattray South Africa Kawasaki 2009 Christophe Pourcel France Kawasaki 2008 Ryan Villopoto Poulsbo, WA Kawasaki 2007 Joshua Grant Riverside, CA Honda 2006 Ryan Villopoto Poulsbo, WA Kawasaki 2005 Mike Alessi Victorville, CA KTM 2004 James Stewart Haines City, FL Kawasaki 2003 Michael Brown Johnson City, TN Kawasaki 2002 Chad Reed Australia Yamaha 2001 Travis Pastrana Annapolis, MD Suzuki 2000 Kelly Smith Ludington, MI KTM 1999 Ricky Carmichael Havana, FL Kawasaki 1998 Ricky Carmichael Havana, FL Kawasaki 1997 Scott Sheak Germantown, NY Honda 1996 Kevin Windham Baton Rouge, LA Kawasaki 1995 Tim Ferry Largo, FL Suzuki 1994 Doug Henry Oxford, CT Honda 1993 Jeff Emig Kansas City, KS Yamaha 1992 Mike LaRocco South Bend, IN Kawasaki 1991 Brian Swink Fenton, MI Honda 1990 Jean-Michel Bayle France Honda 1989 George Holland Kerman, CA Honda 1988 Guy Cooper Stillwater, OK Suzuki 1987 Micky Dymond Yorba Linda, CA Honda 1986 Micky Dymond Yorba Linda, CA Honda 1985 Erik Kehoe Granada Hills, CA Suzuki 1984 Jeff Ward San Juan Capistrano, CA Kawasaki 1983 Mark Barnett Bridgeview, IL Suzuki
500 Class Year Rider Hometown Brand 1985 David Bailey Axton, VA Honda 1984 David Bailey Axton, VA Honda 1983 Danny Chandler Foresthill, CA Honda 1982 Darrell Shultz Trinidad, CA Honda 1981 Broc Glover El Cajon, CA Yamaha 1980 Chuck Sun Sherwood, OR Honda 1979 Gaylon Mosier Huntington Beach, CA Kawasaki 1978 Rick Burgett Sandy, OR Yamaha
GNCC Overall Winners Originating as the first-ever AMA National Hare Scramble, High Point Raceway has hosted a total of 18 Grand National Cross Country Series events. After the 1979 event, the venue would not be visited again for a cross country event until being added to the GNCC schedule in 1987 and remained a part of the series until 2002. In 2020, the series would return to High Point for a special event based out of the adjacent Mathews Farm property, traditionally home to the Mason-Dixon GNCC.
GNCC Bike Overall Winners Year Rider Hometown Brand 2020 Kailub Russell Boonville, NC KTM 2002 Barry Hawk Smithfield, PA Yamaha 2001 Fred Andrews Salem, OH Kawasaki 2000 Steve Hatch Scottsdale, AZ Suzuki 1999 Fred Andrews Salem, OH Kawasaki 1998 Steve Hatch Scottsdale, AZ Suzuki 1997 Scott Summers Petersburg, KY Honda 1996 Scott Plessinger Hamilton, OH KTM 1995 Scott Summers Petersburg, KY Honda 1994 Scott Plessinger Hamilton, OH KTM 1993 Fred Andrews Salem, OH Yamaha 1992 Scott Summers Petersburg, KY Honda 1991 Scott Summers Petersburg, KY Honda 1990 Tim Shephard Lancaster, OH Yamaha 1989 Scott Summers Petersburg, KY Honda 1988 Scott Summers Petersburg, KY Honda 1987 Sammy Bosnic Weirton, WV Suzuki 1979 Denny Swartz Marietta, OH Maico
GNCC ATV Overall Winners Year Rider Hometown Brand 2020 Cole Richardson Edinburg, PA Yamaha 2002 Bill Ballance Oakland, KY Roll Design 2001 Bradley Page Mt. Herman, KY Roll Design 2000 Bill Ballance Oakland, KY Roll Design 1999 Bill Ballance Oakland, KY Roll Design 1998 Bill Ballance Oakland, KY Roll Design 1997 Jeff Seegot Burton, OH Honda 1996 Barry Hawk Smithfield, PA Laegers 1995 Barry Hawk Smithfield, PA Laegers 1994 Barry Hawk Smithfield, PA Laegers 1993 Bob Sloan Martinsville, IN Honda 1992 Bob Sloan Martinsville, IN Honda 1991 Chuck Delullo St Marys, PA Honda 1990 Bob Sloan Martinsville, IN Honda 1989 Bob Sloan Martinsville, IN Honda 1988 Chuck Delullo St Marys, PA Honda 1987 Tom Tokay Pittsburgh, PA Honda
ATV Motocross Past Winners High Point Raceway has been a frequent stop on the ATV Motocross National Championship schedule for many years, often swapping years with other venues in the area. Not all past results are currently available. Year Rider Hometown Brand 2021 Joel Hetrick Seneca, PA Honda 2018 Joel Hetrick Seneca, PA Honda 2016 Joel Hetrick Seneca, PA Honda 2015 Joel Hetrick Seneca, PA Honda 2014 Joel Hetrick Seneca, PA Can-Am 2012 John Natalie Warriors Mark, PA Can-Am 2008 Joe Byrd Union City, TN Honda 2007 Jeremy Lawson Battletown, KY Honda
References
External links Racer Productions High Point National Info RacerX Vault