Bill Collins This is Me

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1. 1. Indiana NBL - Indiana Board of Directors

   www.indianabmx.com/indianaboar - [Cached]

   Published on: 3/17/2008   Last Visited: 3/17/2008

   Bill Collins Referee (317) 902-6841

2. 2. Indiana BMX - The Official Site of the Indiana BMX Association

   www.indianabmx.com/bod.php - [Cached]

   Published on: 6/7/2007   Last Visited: 6/7/2007

   Bill Collins Referee (317) 902-6841

3. 3. BMX race course might bring bikes to fairgrounds

   www.bannergraphic.com/copy/new - [Cached]

   Published on: 6/27/2006   Last Visited: 6/27/2006

   On Monday, Bill Collins, a referee for Indiana BMX and a representative of National Bicycle Motocross, told the board that BMX can be a money-maker for the fairgrounds, and would involve little investment. He estimated race attendance of more than 2,000 people for two-day events, and those visitors would pump money into the local economy through dining, hotels, camping, and other spending.
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   Moving earth and building the track would take about two days, Collins said. It just takes earth moving equipment and some fill dirt to build hills for jumping. The starting point for the track would be up on the hillside, he said, and the ending point could be through the south fence of the outdoor arena, in front of the grandstand. Only eight riders are in each race.
   
   Collins said he has already purchased a starting gate for the course. Other investments would be a black tarp to cover the course in case of rain, and fencing at least four feet high to keep spectators off the course.
   
   The benefit for the fairgrounds, he said, would be profits from concession and ticket sales. The BMX organization would provide the volunteers to staff the events, and NBL carries insurance on the riders and events.
   
   Collins encouraged construction of an "elite" track that would attract not only amateur competitors, but professional riders as well. That is where the big profits will be, he said.
   
   Following his presentation, board members noted some concerns about trespassing on the track after hours and at night.
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   Collins told the group he needed a decision before Labor Day, since the NBL will be making up its schedule for the new year in September.