Carlsbad USGP:1980: The Movie

[Sneeker 29]

This sounds like it will be a very cool movie and cover a lot of local moto history.

http://carlsbadusgpmovie.com/

Marty Moates "One Day of Magic" comes to the big screen on 30th anniversary of race.

April 1, 2010 - San Diego, CA - Todd Huffman, producer of the popular Motocross Files television series, is in the final stages of wrapping up his latest and perhaps most important project of his career: Carlsbad USGP:1980: The Movie. The movie will premier on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at the historic 1,500-seat Spreckels Theatre located in the heart of downtown San Diego. The premiere will be exactly 30 years to the day of Marty Moates historic ride that took place on June 22, 1980.

Huffman and his Fullerton, CA based production staff at Pipeline Digital Media have labored for the past two years on the documentary movie that documents a significant milestone in American motorcycle competition. The movie also chronicles the coming of age for a young San Diego privateer motocross racer, Marty Moates. The fact that a virtual unknown like Marty became the first American to ever defeat the all-conquering European racers really adds impact to the story.

"I have had a great opportunity to work with the legends and heroes of motocross racing while making this film and I can't think of any project that I've ever been more excited to share with an audience," said Huffman. "The annual Carlsbad USGP (United States Grand Prix) races were legendary. When you consider that a local rider like Marty Moates goes out and beats the fastest, most talented riders on the planet aboard his privateer Yamaha, you begin to appreciate just how special the story is."

The USGP in Carlsbad ran from 1973-1986. It was televised live on ABC TV's Wide World Of Sports program and became the most-watched motorcycle race in history. "1980 was the heyday for American motorcycling, dirtbikes and motocross racing and thanks to ABC and the Wide World of Sports, the USGP became an incredible spectator event that every racer wanted to claim," Huffman added.

"San Diego has always had a huge motorcycle community, then and now, producing world champion riders like Marty Tripes, Broc Glover, Ricky Johnson, Marty Smith, Ron Lechien and many others," Huffman said. "In fact, we already have a number of confirmations from many of these heroes who will be at the premier, even if it means flying across the country, from Europe or beyond. June 22nd at the Spreckels is going to be an amazing night."

One of those eager to revisit the past is the legendary Promoter of those classics, Gavin Trippe. "Anyone who didn't get to see these epic battles and the amazing coverage ABC shot, this is a historic moment frozen in time, even for myself. Marty's spectacular win sent the fans crazy that day!"

Tickets for the Carlsbad USGP:1980: The Movie premier are $20 each or $30 per pair. A commemorative 1980 USGP program is even included with the ticket price.

UPDATE: Group Pricing from Scott.

Our current ticket price is $20 each or 2 for $30. If your club members purchase blocks of 10 at $150 we'll bonus a pair bringing the total to 12.

Your per ticket price drops to $12.50 net.

EDIT: Got all tickets for $12.50 each.

Movie &/or Yard House

Sneeker

lemieuxmc +1

Rexr +1

BrendenSD

Dirt Dame (honored)

Blind in One Ear +1

Christi + 1

mctrails

TrophyHunter +2

Fakename

Kip

Strega +1

Parking: Where do I park and how much does it cost?

We have Valet Parking under the building for $10 per event. The parking entrance drive-way is on Broadway Circle just past Dobson's Restaurant.

On the street parking is free after 6 PM. Don't tempt the meter folks by not paying 15 minutes prior - they will find you!

[Bagstr 288]

Excellent, I plan on making the scene.

Many of us remember standing Trackside as the Pros threw dirt at us. "Up close and personal."

[SCHWINN 0]

We have a club member that is the brother in law of the late Marty Moates and he has several movies of the USGPs back in the day that myself, Pasta Pilot and Randy viewed in my trlr during the Desert Dash weekend, awsome stuff, I will be there in June.

[lemieuxmc@yahoo.com 0]

I'm all over that!

[rexr 0]

I'm in...

[BrendenSD 0]

I will plan on being there.

[dirt dame 561]

Hmmmm.

[paulmbowers 236]

80%

[rexr 0]

Movie - Yes

Yard House - Yes

[Sneeker 29]

Movie - Yes

Yard House - Yes

[blind_in_1_ear 0]

90%

[blind_in_1_ear 0]

100%

....she gets her "nights".... i get mine!!!

*looks around to see if she saw that*

[christi20 0]

I am in. I am in!

2 please.

[rexr 0]

Do those of us that have confirmed need to get some $$ to someone?

[mctrails 38]

Count me in!

Movie = Yes

Yardhouse = Yes

[dirt dame 561]

Whew, I guess I'm on the list.

[lemieuxmc@yahoo.com 0]

Still on for June 22nd?

Showtime yet?

[TrophyHunter 15]

K, Just call an email from the promotion company.

I need a final count so I can pick up the set aside tickets at Spreckles downtown.

If you're on the 1st post, I'll assume you're going unless I get a PM or a post here.

Thx.

[lemieuxmc@yahoo.com 0]

I'm still in for 2 tix. The trailer gave me chills... I must be gettin old!

[TrophyHunter 15]

K, I'll be paying for 20 tickets tomorrow. I can collect the night of the movie to make it easy.

I'm keeping 1 in reserve for me in addition to those I'm already listed for.

[KIP 0]

Im in for the Yardhouse and Movie -- This sounds fun and Downtown is close to me (just down the 94)

[paulmbowers 236]

In for movie, probably not Yardhouse.

[TrophyHunter 15]

Seating

After some last minute coordinating, I picked up the tix today. The stage is at the top, look to the right. We have Seats 2 - 20 in rows L & M.

Thanks to Sneeker for getting this started! Should be a great night. There is a mixer prior and I'm working on access for our group. We'll see. The Yard House is still on.

Where do I park and how much does it cost?

We have Valet Parking under the building for $10 per event. The parking entrance drive-way is on Broadway Circle just past Dobson's Restaurant.

OR - I believe on the street parking is free after 6 PM.

[rexr 0]

Awesome.. Thanks for doing that Ken. I am still in for the whole deal..

[rexr 0]

I work in Rancho Bernardo. Anyone want to meet in the North County area and carpool down?