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Redux: Mini O's Format and 2020 Schedule

Redux: Mini O's Format and 2020 Schedule

November 20, 2020, 8:30pm
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The 49th annual THOR Mini Os at Gatorback Cycle Park—beginning November 22—is creeping closer and closer. On Wednesday, we posted part one of the early history of the event (originally called the Florida Winter Nationals) and a list of riders to watch for at this year’s event as well. So here’s a quick look at the new track changes, schedule, format, awards, and—new this year!—an opportunity to earn Supercross Futures points at this year’s event.

Track Changes

The supercross and the motocross track at Gatorback Cycle Park have seen significant changes for the first time in quite a while. Both tracks have changes but we will highlight the changes to the motocross track. The moto track has three significant changes: the rollers in the back have been taken out, the split lane section has changed, and the big sweeper in the back section has changed. Also, the crew added a lot more sand mixed in throughout the entire track.

You can view a first-person view of the new motocross track courtesy of some guys you may have heard of before: Ronnie Renner and Tom Parsons. Check it out:

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Schedule

The week-long event consists of both supercross and motocross racing. This year’s event schedule will be as follows:

Saturday—Practice
Monday—Supercross Racing
Tuesday— Supercross Racing
Wednesday—Motocross Practice
Thursday—Motocross Racing
Friday—Motocross Racing
Saturday—Motocross Racing

However, because of the large number of entries for the event, it is very likely there will be supercross heat races following practice on Sunday (Stay alert at the track for updates).

You can view and download the full practice schedule PDF for the event.

You can view and download the full race schedule PDF for the event.

Note: Scheduled times are subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

The RacerTV broadcast crew will be there to provide complete live coverage of the event. You can tune in to either RacerXOnline.com or on RacerTV.com.

RacerTV Broadcast Schedule

Monday, November 23| 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. // Mini O’s After Show
Tuesday, November 24 | 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. // Mini O’s After Show
Wednesday, November 25 | 8 a.m. – TBD
Thursday, November 26 | 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. // Mini O’s After Show
Friday, November 27 | 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. // Mini O’s After Show
Saturday, November 28 | 8 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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Format and Awards

As Davey Coombs explained in his Mini O’s history piece earlier this week, the event first began as the Florida Winter Nationals in November 1972. Pat Ray ran North Florida Raceway and wanted to host an event that included three disciplines—flat track, hare scrambles, and motocross—over one weekend to crown the best all-around minicycle racers. The event then became known as the Mini Olympics (Mini O’s for short) as each year more and more big name riders came to Florida to contest the three disciplines. Eventually, the event turned into just supercross and motocross as it is today.

Nowadays, the format consists of a supercross overall winner, a motocross overall winner, and Olympiad Awards, which go to the best rider in both disciplines over the week. The supercross portion of the week will consist of heat races and LCQs that determine gate picks. Points are then awarded for rider finishes in the main event. The motocross racing is completed in typical fashion, where moto one results combine with moto two results for the overall. However, points are awarded on overall finish compared to individual moto finishes. In the occurrence of a tie, the tie breaker will be determined by the rider with the most wins, second, and third place finishes. There are several awards that are handed out throughout the week, including the Olympiad Awards, Pro Circuit Platinum Pipe Award, Scott Golden Goggle Award, Dunlop Silver Tire Award, Thor Bronze Boot Award, Nihilo Prodigy Award, VP Ironman Award, Diamond Award, and the Renthal Mechanic of the Year Award.

Cullin Park with the AMA #1 plate for winning the Supercross Schoolboy 2 (12-17) B/C title at the 2019 Mini O's event.
Cullin Park with the AMA #1 plate for winning the Supercross Schoolboy 2 (12-17) B/C title at the 2019 Mini O's event. Christian Munoz.

The following descriptions of the awards are from the Unlimited Sports MX website.

Olympiad Awards

Awarded to the rider who accumulates the most points in the Supercross main and Motocross overall in each class.

Pro Circuit Platinum Pipe Award

Awarded to the rider who accumulates the highest number of points in the Supercross main and Motocross overall combined. Select classes apply.

Scott Golden Goggle Award

Awarded to the rider in the 250 and 450, B and C classes who accumulates the highest number of points in the Supercross main and Motocross overall combined.

Dunlop Silver Tire Award

Awarded to the rider in the Pro and A classes that accumulates the highest number of points in the Supercross main and Motocross overall combined.

THOR Bronze Boot Award

Awarded to the rider in the 65cc, 85cc, Mini Sr., Supermini and Schoolboy classes that accumulates the highest number of points in the Supercross main and Motocross overall combined.

Nihilo Prodigy Award

Awarded to the 50cc rider in all 50 classes that accumulates the highest number of points, combined in both Supercross and Motocross

VP Ironman Award

Selected by an industry panel at race.

Diamond Award

This award recognizes a rider who exemplifies late Jantz Grodzicki’s love and dedication to the motocross sport. This award will be presented to a “B” or “C” rider that creates a positive impact, is humble, acts as a role model for others and represents his or her sponsors well. The recipient of this award must ride both Supercross and Motocross. We are looking for that one-of-a-kind rider… the “Diamond in the Rough”!

Renthal Mechanic of the Year Award

This award honors the Mechanic who has made an outstanding contribution to his rider and/or team this year and has gone above and beyond the call of duty. The mechanic exemplifies their love and dedication to not only the rider he supports but to the motocross sport. The mechanic must be nominated by the rider or team in a written essay explaining what sets your mechanic apart from the rest. Essay must be turned in by Friday and the winner will be selected by a selected industry panel.

Supercross Futures Points

With the news that Feld Entertainment had to cancel the 2020 Supercross Futures events because of COVID-19, the 2020 Mini Os event will be one of the major amateur events over the next year that will count towards riders earning points for their pro supercross licenses.

The following information on the 2020 Supercross Futures of the awards are from the Unlimited Sports MX website.

Road to Supercross and Pro Am Points

250 and 450 Pro Sport classes in Motocross and Supercross are eligible for Pro Am points

The American Motorcyclist Association released a competition bulletin announcing the 2020 Thor Mini O’s as a Road to Supercross point providing event due to the cancellation of the remainder of the 2020 Supercross Futures season. The following classes at the 2020 Thor Mini O’s will provide points for the Road to Supercross:

Top 20 overall riders in the 250cc A and 250cc Pro Sport Supercross classes will earn 2 points towards Supercross Futures.

For more information on the 2020 Mini O’s event, visit the Unlimited Sports MX website.


Main Image: Nick Romano at the 2019 Mini O's, photo by Christian Munoz.

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