some of the action from the USA BMX Sunshine state Nationals in Punta Gorda in 2015. images courtesy PureFlorida.com
PUNTA GORDA/ENGLEWOOD BEACH, Fla. — The USA BMX Sunshine state Nationals are returning to Punta Gorda in 2020.
The three-day competition Camiseta Real Sociedad will take place from Oct. 23 to 25, at the Charlotte BMX track in Carmalita Park.
Charlotte
County last hosted a USA BMX Sunshine state Nationals event back in 2015,
attracting much more than 600 bikers and generating an estimated $750,000 in direct
expenditures.
Next
year’s event will attract hundreds of bikers from across the country and some
international participants are also expected to compete, generating an
estimated $1 million in economic impact for Charlotte County.
“It’s been five years because our last BMX national Qualifier and Charlotte BMX is incredibly thrilled to be selected to host a USA BMX national in 2020,” said Amanda Carr, president of Charlotte BMX, who is also a professional BMX racer and Olympian.
“This
event will massively benefit local companies as well as our community, and we
all look forward to hosting another national Qualifier in Charlotte County.”
All events for the 2020 competition Camiseta Crystal Palace FC will be held at Charlotte BMX, 2505 Carmalita St., Punta Gorda, Fla. updated event information can be found on the track’s site at Camiseta Urawa Red Diamonds www.charlottebmx.net.