San Diego Union-Tribune

Documentary covers historic Carlsbad motocross race

Thirty years ago Tuesday, a moment in sports history happened inCarlsbad, when Marty Moates became the first American ever to winthe U.S. Grand Prix, a major event in motocross racing. The 23-year-old ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Plans for Carlsbad Raceway Monument hit bump, but backer motors on

VISTAVISTA — Plans to open a monument overlooking the former Carlsbad Raceway have hit a detour, but the organizer hopes to find funding that could make the project a reality this year. Orange ...
Los Angeles Times

Marty Moates, 49; motorcycle racer’s ’80 win was landmark

Marty Moates, whose upset victory in the 1980 U.S. Grand Prix of Motocross at Carlsbad Raceway was a landmark moment in American motorcycle racing history, has died. He was 49. Moates, who later ...