Today October 20th 2005
Sooner Pearl BMX, Oklahoma City
Some time in the last 24 hours our track building was again vandalized.
For all intents and proposes this has closed Sooner Pearl BMX Raceway.
Most everything that was of value was stolen. Just to name a few items.............
Sure Start box and loudspeaker
Compac computer
About $50 cash
Every thing that was either food or drinks.
All trophy plates (for new trophies)
All race ribbons
All PA equipment, including the wireless mike and receiver.
2 helmets
Track phone
And other items which will not be named.
Whoever broke into our building spent a lot of time working to enter the building. Most everything inside the building was either damaged or stolen. Our building is constructed of cement block and there is a hole about 3 feet tall and 1-1/2 feet wide on the outside of the building along with 2 other holes which are smaller. The intruder entered a second story window (after much work). Damaged about 50-75 trophies upstairs and left most everything else in a huge mess. Our entry doors was very damaged but they were unable to open it to exit. All stolen items were tossed out a window on the lower floor. With this in mind that is why they left our air compressor.
For those interested in helping to catch those responsible contact the following.
Sooner Pearl BMX Raceway 405-235-3602
Oklahoma City Police 405-297-1000 and refer to case # 05-102052
Crime Stoppers 405-235-7300 or for our state number:
Call toll free1-800-632-TIPS (8447)

Your secret call may be worth $1,000
ALL CALLS WILL REMAIN ANONYMOUS!

For those who are interested in helping Sooner Pearl BMX replace items which have been stolen call us at the above number or email us at the address used to send this message.

If you are a Track Operator you may want to consider removing all valuables from your track. This is not the only track which has suffered this type incident this year and this is not the only time Sooner Pearl has had items stolen this year. Our track has been vandalized several times this year and has lost several thousands of dollars worth of equipment, awards, concession items, rider apparel. and other items.

Thank you,
Richard Axtell
Track Operator, Sooner Pearl BMX Raceway
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma