Gopher Dunes Explained

Gopher Dunes is a dirt track near the community of Courtland in Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada.[1] Many of its sponsors are either locally based companies or local franchises of popular restaurants like Wendy's and Kelsey's Neighbourhood Bar & Grill.

Summary

The track is internationally renowned for being one of the toughest tracks which require conditioning. There are 26km (16miles) of trails in addition to a child-oriented track that is much shorter - all strategically places on 20acres of land.[2] [1] The kiddie (referred to on the official web site as pee-wee) track can only be attempted by motorbikes up to 125cc (e.g., Suzuki DR-Z 125) and quads up to 110cc.[2] Dirt bikes can commonly be seen on the track as recreational biking is encouraged along with organized racing. Rider training is also provided along with memberships. CMRC Pro National races and Mudfest are scheduled races done by the organized motorsports leagues for the purpose of racing their respective seasons.[3] [4] [5] It is considered one of the most difficult tracks on the national tour.[6] [7] [8]

A "weird" wedding occurred here involving Mr. and Mrs. Nick Zavitz of St. Thomas, Ontario.[9] They got married in their respective tow straps deep in the mud of the main pit.[9] A trio of quad riders would pull up in front of the Trans Am on a pickup truck chassis and spray the newlyweds with mud instead of rice.[9]

Attempts to maintain profitability in recent years have been affected by illegitimate facilities that have opened up within 30miles of Gopher Dunes. These improvised facilities on improperly zoned land have ruined the peace and quiet that comes with living in rural Ontario.[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Location of Gopher Dunes. Dirt Bike Tips and Tricks. 2011-11-12.
  2. Web site: Gopher Dunes - Tracks and Trails/Year of Establishment/Founders' information. Gopher Dunes. 2011-11-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20090323234422/http://www.gopherdunes.com/www.gopherdunes.com/About_Us.html. 2009-03-23. dead.
  3. News: Round 5 of the Monster Energy Motocross Nationals. Rak. Paul. 2009-07-20. Monster Energy Canada. 2009-07-29. https://web.archive.org/web/20090817124345/http://www.monsterenergy.ca/CMS/index.php?option=com_myblog&show=ROUND-5-of-the-MONSTER-ENERGY-MOTOCROSS-NATIONALS.html&Itemid=104. 2009-08-17. dead.
  4. News: Sturgess Cycle National Track Tour: Gopher Dunes. Brault. Danny. June 10, 2008. Racer X Canada. 2009-07-29.
  5. News: Killough fourth at Gopher Dunes . 2009-07-23. Tillsonburgh News. 2009-07-29.
  6. News: Dusty Klatt, Teddy Maier tame Gopher Dunes. https://archive.today/20120905185113/http://www.oxfordreview.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1677493. dead. 2012-09-05. 2009-07-29. Oxford Review. 2009-07-29.
  7. News: Rough Cuts: Gopher Dunes National. 2009-07-22. directmotocross.com. 2009-07-29. https://web.archive.org/web/20110710130744/http://www.directmotocross.com/news/videos/2009/07/rough-cuts-gopher-dunes-national. 2011-07-10. dead.
  8. News: Gopher Dunes hosts the best in the country . https://archive.today/20120723211833/http://www.delhinewsrecord.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1667692. dead. 2012-07-23. Robinson. Jacob . 2009-07-22. Delhi News-Record. 2009-07-29.
  9. Web site: Weird Wedding @ Gopher Dune. 4 Wheel Off Road. 2011-04-04.
  10. Web site: Bylaw changes take on yappy dogs, dirt bikes. The Simcoe Reformer. 2012-09-27.

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