LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Organizers of a struggling Lincoln motocross park hope that a possible $222,000 grant and increasing daily ridership will put it on track to generate profits.
The Abbott Motocross Park reported a $29,400 deficit last year despite posting about $27,000 more in gross revenue than it had in 2013, the Lincoln Journal Star (https://bit.ly/1DZCUuQ ) reported. The track saw its expenses increase from $89,500 in 2013 to $124,400 in 2014.
Motocross director Craig Fritz said the track saw increased daily ridership and usage but also had increased maintenance costs. He has applied for a grant from the Lancaster County Visitors Improvement Fund in hopes of making improvements at the track.
“We think that things will keep continuing to grow,” Fritz said. “The future is looking good.”
The motocross park, which opened in October 2011, is a joint venture between private Abbott Sports Complex and several government groups, including the Lancaster County Board and the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District.
Fritz said motocross is a growing sport around the nation and in Nebraska, fueled mainly by the sport’s ability to rally families around riders.
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Information from: Lincoln Journal Star, https://www.journalstar.com
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