Nash Bayston doesn害羞草研究所檛 miss the now former Penticton BMX track located on Warren Avenue.

The new track at Munson Mountain has made a good impression on him as the club, with guests from other clubs including Kelowna and Grand Forks, had their first race Aug. 31.

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Bayston believes the longer track will make for more close and entertaining motos because of its setup. He finished second in one of his races.

His father Andrew, president of the Penticton BMX Club, wore a big grin as he talked about the track, which he feels is phenomenal. It害羞草研究所檚 finally become a reality after nearly five years of work. While there is still work to be done around the track before the club is ready for its grand opening later this month, Andrew loved the turnout, which attracted nearly 70 riders in 11 motos. He called it a great night.

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Al Box, one of the club害羞草研究所檚 older and stronger riders, likes the layout. Box said it can be hard to tell what the track is going to be like to ride until a hard pack has formed.

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Highlighting the first race at the track was celebrating Allen Jones害羞草研究所� 70th birthday. He has been BMX racing in Penticton since 1983.

Video: Emanuel Sequeira