BMX event to bring visitors, pump dollars into region
BMX riders line up at the starting line at the Columbia Basin BMX course at Horn Rapids Athletic Complex. The USA BMX Lumberjack Nationals will be at the course beginning Aug. 22, bringing thousands of competitors and spectators to the area.
Courtesy Columbia Basin BMXA national-level BMX racing competition returns to Richland this weekend, bringing thousands of attendees and hundreds of thousands of dollars in anticipated visitor spending.
The USA BMX Lumberjack Nationals opening ceremonies kick off on Aug. 22 before competitors from across the U.S. and Canada compete at Columbia Basin BMX’s course at the Horn Rapids Athletic Complex.
The event is part of USA BMX’s 30-race National Championship Series and is expected to generate more than $360,000 in visitor spending for hotels, restaurants and retailers.
Bringing the event back to the region is part of Visit Tri-Cities’ Signature Sports strategy, which focuses on sporting events and competitions drawing visitors to the area.
“When visitors travel here for a major event like this, they’re not only enjoying world-class competition, they’re supporting small businesses, filling hotel rooms and creating opportunities that benefit our entire community,” said Kevin Lewis, president and CEO of Visit Tri-Cities, in a statement.
