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See larger Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Racers line the start gate during the Sunshine State BMX Association Florida Cup Series Qualifier held at the Wheels Skate & BMX Park at the Golden Gate Community Center on Saturday afternoon.

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Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Racers line the start gate during the Sunshine State BMX Association Florida Cup Series Qualifier held at the Wheels Skate & BMX Park at the Golden Gate Community Center on Saturday afternoon.

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  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Racers line the start gate during the Sunshine State BMX Association Florida Cup Series Qualifier held at the Wheels Skate & BMX Park at the Golden Gate Community Center on Saturday afternoon.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Madison Pitts, 22, of Lakeworth, Fla. runs a warm-up ride before competing in the women's pro heat during the Sunshine State BMX Association Florida Cup Series Qualifier held at the Wheels Skate & BMX Park at the Golden Gate Community Center on Saturday afternoon.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News 522 riders registered to run the Sunshine State BMX Association Florida Cup Series Qualifier held at the Wheels Skate & BMX Park at the Golden Gate Community Center on Saturday afternoon.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Christina Bostrom of Sarasota talks with other riders before competing in the women's pro heat during the Sunshine State BMX Association Florida Cup Series Qualifier held at the Wheels Skate & BMX Park at the Golden Gate Community Center on Saturday afternoon.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News 522 riders registered to run the Sunshine State BMX Association Florida Cup Series Qualifier held at the Wheels Skate & BMX Park at the Golden Gate Community Center on Saturday afternoon.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News The top three contestants in each heat are awarded medals during the Sunshine State BMX Association Florida Cup Series Qualifier held at the Wheels Skate & BMX Park at the Golden Gate Community Center on Saturday afternoon.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Mike Caldwell leads the pack of the men's pro heat followed closely by Dennison Smith, both of Naples, during the Sunshine State BMX Association Florida Cup Series Qualifier held at the Wheels Skate & BMX Park at the Golden Gate Community Center on Saturday afternoon.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News The top three contestants in each heat are awarded medals during the Sunshine State BMX Association Florida Cup Series Qualifier held at the Wheels Skate & BMX Park at the Golden Gate Community Center on Saturday afternoon.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Hundreds of bikers and spectators were in attendance during the Sunshine State BMX Association Florida Cup Series Qualifier held at the Wheels Skate & BMX Park at the Golden Gate Community Center on Saturday afternoon.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Cape Coral resident Carmelo Davila works on a Crupi Racing bike he purchased for his daughter, Kylah, 6, during the Sunshine State BMX Association Florida Cup Series Qualifier held at the Wheels Skate & BMX Park at the Golden Gate Community Center on Saturday afternoon.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News A test of the start line is performed during the Sunshine State BMX Association Florida Cup Series Qualifier held at the Wheels Skate & BMX Park at the Golden Gate Community Center on Saturday afternoon.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Cape Coral resident Carmelo Davila works on a Crupi Racing bike he purchased for his daughter, Kylah, 6, during the Sunshine State BMX Association Florida Cup Series Qualifier held at the Wheels Skate & BMX Park at the Golden Gate Community Center on Saturday afternoon.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Spectators watch as racers finish the final turn during the Sunshine State BMX Association Florida Cup Series Qualifier held at the Wheels Skate & BMX Park at the Golden Gate Community Center on Saturday afternoon.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News 522 riders registered to run the Sunshine State BMX Association Florida Cup Series Qualifier held at the Wheels Skate & BMX Park at the Golden Gate Community Center on Saturday afternoon.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News 522 riders registered to run the Sunshine State BMX Association Florida Cup Series Qualifier held at the Wheels Skate & BMX Park at the Golden Gate Community Center on Saturday afternoon.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Bike enthusiasts could find everything they would need for their bikes from vendors during the Sunshine State BMX Association Florida Cup Series Qualifier held at the Wheels Skate & BMX Park at the Golden Gate Community Center on Saturday afternoon.

The Sunshine State BMX Association Florida Cup Series Qualifier was held at the Wheels Skate & BMX Park at the Golden Gate Community Center on Saturday afternoon.

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Davidh239 writes:

I went to the library in the gate to drop off a book and I couldn't believe what I saw. Hundreds of trucks and vans, very professional looking haulers and thousands of people. Lots of people in their attire ranging in age from 8 or 9 to adults in their 30s. Also lots of spectators.

I don't get up that way much but it's great to see something positive in "the Gate".

It would be nice to see a little more of a story. The more positive press the better for all of Collier Co.

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