Metro BMX Proposal Vince and Taren Mulhause, Owners, Metro BMX Mailing Address: Rotherfield Place Bakersfield, CA Physical Address: 3805 Chester Avenue (At the rear of the Sam Lynn Ballpark Complex) Contact:Vince’s cell: Taren’s cell:

Track Sponsorship Proposal 2009  What is BMX?  Sponsorship Proposal  Photographs / Miscellaneous

What is BMX? History of BMX The sport of bicycle motocross began in the early 1970's in Southern California. A new sport created by kids for kids was born. Bicycle Motocross was the name it was given. That name was quickly shortened to BMX. It grabbed the attention of thousands of kids in one short summer. Boys and girls on their modified bicycles were seen jamming through the dirt emulating their motorcycle motocross heroes. Imitation lead to innovation and quickly the kids were performing tricks and "getting air." The next step was organized racing. By 1977, pockets of loosely organized BMX races dotted the nation from coast to coast. It was time for a national sanctioning body and from out of this need, the AMERICAN BICYCLE ASSOCIATION was created. The AMERICAN BICYCLE ASSOCIATION not only filled that need, it completely changed and continues to shape the future of the sport it serves. Today the sport of bicycle motocross is sweeping the country. There are over 150,000 riders of all ages racing in organized races at tracks across America. Races are organized according to age group and skill levels, so everyone gets the opportunity to compete on a fair and competitive basis. Even beginning riders have the chance to race safely with other new riders. ABA BMX racing is a sport of youthful achievement and the American family. While the young boy or girl BMX racer develops skills at an individual pace, they are learning about winning, losing and trying again. The racer's family learns that time spent together is support of the racer and the individual achievements is quality time. Metro BMX is Bakersfield's local youth bicycle motocross track. It has been in existence at it’s current location for 18 years. The current owners/track operators have been involved in the management of the track since its inception and continue to be devoted to the development of the sport of BMX and the families who participate.

Sponsorship Proposal METRO BMX is a family-oriented local youth bicycle motocross team that is dedicated to enriching their riders by fostering personal achievement, determination, a desire to improve, team commitment, and promoting good sportsmanship both on the track and in the community. Currently, over 100 riders, along with their families and friends, participate at Metro BMX on a weekly basis throughout the year. The 2009 American Bicycle Association (ABA) US Nationals will be held at Metro BMX April 30-May 2, This event, which we have hosted nine times since 1992, brings over 1,000 riders and their families from around the United States and several from around the World. All totaled the exposure is tremendous with upwards of 5000 people in attendance, internet broadcasting, website coverage, local media, and magazine coverage. According to the Visitors & Convention Bureau, Metro BMX’s national is the 4 th largest event in the City of Bakersfield (revenue generated per visitor).

Proposal (Con’t) We would like to propose to you the ability to sponsor Metro BMX and help bring, and keep, the US Nationals at our track each year. This is a win-win situation for both parties because your company will receive advertisement on both the local and national level, and your company donation will help bring this huge national event to our facility and our community. For your minimum $500 donation, your company will be advertised on a billboard at the track placed directly above where the night’s races are posted. (This is the area of the facility with the most traffic.) Your company logo will also be placed on the event trophies (of which 1,600 are distributed), event stickers, and time permitting, in the event ad in the association magazine. In addition your company will be advertised on the Metro BMX webpage ( National events of this magnitude takes months of preparation, and a large commitment of funding. Your company donation is vital to bring this event to Bakersfield and Metro BMX. If your company would like to help sponsor the track and be a part of a winning adventure for the riders and community, please contact me. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Vince Mulhause, Track Owner/Operator

Photographs – Metro BMX

Nationals – Metro BMX Event Sticker w/sponsor logos

Metro BMX – Home of the US Nationals…1992, 1993, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2007, 2009 and Upcoming May 2010 Spring Nationals…2004 So Cal Nationals…2006