USA BMX New England Nationals bring riders of all ages to Trumbull
Hundreds of BMX riders from across the United States and Canada raced in Trumbull this weekend as the USA BMX New England Nationals returned to one of the sport’s longest-running tracks.
The event brought competitors of all ages to Trumbull BMX to earn points toward the overall USA BMX National Championship standings.
“Pretty historic track,” said Austin Cabral, USA BMX’s national timing coordinator. “We’ve been coming here for 45 years.”
Cabral, a BMX racer himself, said the event showcases the wide range of athletes involved in the sport.
“You got kids out here, you know, five and under, all the way up to 69 and 70,” Cabral said.
Riders competed in age-group heats throughout the weekend, battling for national points while navigating the track’s jumps, turns and straightaways.
For sisters Samantha and Saraphina Sperrazza, BMX has become more than a hobby.
“Throughout the 14 years I’ve been racing, I have qualified to race for Team USA at the worlds, which is pretty cool and a lot of fun experiences that I’ve had,” Samantha Sperrazza said.
Saraphina said the sport continues to fuel her competitive drive.
“It’s just been a blessing to be racing,” she said. “It’s my favorite sport. My forever sport. It’s just when you get out there, you just gotta lock in and go.”
For many riders, the New England Nationals marked one stop on the national circuit before heading to Omaha for the next event.
For others, the weekend was about much more than earning a trophy, giving riders the opportunity to compete alongside fellow athletes from across North America while continuing to pursue their goals in the sport.
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