GAMER the Movie trailer released featuring Duke City BMX

Some time ago Duke City BMX was approached by a motion picture industry representatives as a possible location in filming of GAMER the movie. Recently the promotional trailer for the completed motion picture has now been released. In this 2:33 second trailer Duke City BMX is seen more than just a few times. GAMER the movie features many additional Albuquerque locations as well. Looks like the BMX track Albuquerque loves is going to to the big screen in Hollywood!


More information on Gamer the movie here: http://gamerthemovie.com/

Liz Fernandez wins Corporate Heroes Award

Congratulations to Track Director Liz Fernandez as a recipient of the New Mexico Business Weekly Corporate Heroes Award for outstanding community service.

As you all know Duke City BMX is managed and operated 100% by volunteers. At the helm of the operation is Liz Fernandez who donates her time and experience in operating Duke City BMX with a team of 20 volunteers year around. Liz spends over 2000 hours per year of her own time making sure the track operation is functioning as it should. This year Liz was nominated as a New Mexico Business Weekly Corporate Heroes Honoree recognized as community service leader among her peers and the Albuquerque business community.

Nominated by the community at large, 18 companies/organizations and 12 individuals were honorees of the second annual New Mexico Business Weekly Corporate Heroes awards. Liz Fernandez, one of the 30 recipients, was recognized for her philanthropic involvement in the community.

Please congratulate Liz the next time you see her! Good Work Liz!

2009 ABA BMX Spring National Concludes

For many this was the first time to Albuquerque and Duke City BMX. Many positive comments about the track, facility, organized operation, the overall friendliness of the Duke City BMX Volunteers and Albuquerque in General were received.

Local media representatives from The Rio Rancho Observer, KRQE News 13 and Channel 4 KOB Eyewitness News we on hand covering the event. The Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau provided a live Traditional Mariachi group complete with a heart stopping Trumpet solo for the National Anthem to kick off the opening ceremony.

The American Bicycle Association crew arrived nearly 2 weeks prior to make sure the track & dirt were correct for the race. John David the COO of the ABA announced at today's race that Duke City BMX may possibly be the finest BMX Racing track in the world.

Many thanks to all the vendors, volunteers, Albuquerque Police Officers, ABA and BMX Racers who made the 2009 Spring National the best ever!

Saturday Shots


Thank you to the thousands of visitors that came to Albuquerque to compete in the 2009 ABA BMX Spring National!


Photos of some of the racing action are available from Vividpix

Video footage of the track layout for the Spring National taken weds pm on the 20th...

2009 ABA BMX Spring Nationals at Duke City BMX

On May 22nd-24th Duke City BMX will Host the Largest BMX Racing Event in New Mexico

The 2009 ABA Spring National

Come join thousands of riders and families. Friday pre-race starts at 6pm, Saturday racing starts at 11:30, Sunday racing starts at 8:00am

The track is currently closed in preparation of this event and will re-open on Friday 22nd with a new course layout!

DUKE CITY BMX welcomes all visitors to the 2009 Spring National, we have been expecting you! Duke City BMX is the only high-altitude, fully covered BMX racing facilind 81,000-sq-ft in size it is also the largest

From I-25 Take Avenida Cesar Chavez Exit head east through University Blvd and the Isotopes Baseball Stadium. The track is located just east of the Baseball stadium you cannot mis it, it's HUGE!

Attention ABA riders this National is on Practice Schedule "B".

2009 upgrades to Duke City BMX include New Dirt & Track layout by Billy Allen Master ABA track builder. Our new state of the art restrooms will be open!

MCM Elegante Hotel is offering a Duke City BMX Hotel Room rate of $79.00 includes a FULL HOT BREAKFAST up to 4 people per room with Cook to Order Omelet Station, Complimentary Airport Shuttle, Microwave and Refrigerators available upon request, Indoor Swimming Pool, Bath and Body Works Amenities, Complimentary Local Calls, ComplimentaryWiFi Internet and complimentary adult beverages in the lounge. Website address: http://mcmelegantealbuquerque.com/ 24 hour reservation line 866-650-4900

The new Embassy Suites Albuquerque is also online for the Spring National! Visitors offering a special rate. This is a very nice hotel all rooms are Suites! Just off the freeway and very close to the track. Mention the group name "BMX"to receive the special $109.00 rate. For reservations call the hotel directly at 505-245-7100 800-Embassy or visit embassysuites.com. Guests can also go to their website http://www.embassysuites/ & enter “Convention Code” BMX to reserve online.

Embassy Suites Albuquerque offers complimentary, full cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning in the open-air atrium • Nightly Manager’s Reception and hors d’oeuvres • Caffeina’s Marketplace • Cyprus Grill Restaurant & Lounge • Room service • Spa Botanica – full-service day spa • Complimentary 24-hour fitness facility • Indoor pool, whirlpool and sundeck • Game room • Complimentary weekday USA Today® • Business center • Complimentary parking • Concierge services

For great info on other places to eat while in town check out Gil’s Thrilling (And Filling) Blog Gil is a local NM resident that provides insightful reviews of great places to eat while you are in town. His Albuquerque Restaurant Index will help you locate what you want when it comes to food: http://nmgastronome.com/blog/?page_id=1255

New video about Albuquerque from the Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau

Albuquerque Trolly Co offers a 66-minute, 18-mile Best of ABQ city tour, a great way to learn about Albuquerque while you are in town for the Spring National!

Albuquerque Trolley Co. Supports Duke City BMX and we are glad to have them as a partner!

Duke City BMX New Track Layout Sneak Peek!

Mr. Billy Allen, ABA Track builders and a few volunteers have been working over a week to prepare the Duke City BMX track for the 2009 ABA BMX Spring National for us. This new layout is fantastic! Do not miss this event!

New Dirt, new layout The 2009 ABA BMX Spring National is going to ROCK!