Motocross Takes On the SoCal Slopes
Big Bear MX Grand Prix by O'Neal
Aug
21
Thu
Date & Time
Aug. 21, 2025 — Aug. 24, 2025
8:00 AM — 4:00 PM
Register
Racer registration is sold out. Spectators can still buy parking passes and more online.
The Big Bear MX Grand Prix by O'Neal is the culmination of six years of planning and excitement between motocross race promoters, Swapmoto Race Series, and the team at Big Bear Mountain Resort. The group of race promoters has been putting on events collectively for over 20 years. Currently, they put on 23 motocross events per year, mostly in Southern California but also in Illinois and Alabama.
"We are super excited to branch out into the Off Road Grand Prix category of racing. This has been a vision of mine for many years now and I am thankful to everyone at BBMR, the City Big Bear Lake, Visit Big Bear and of course our presenting sponsor O'Neal", states Aaron Cooke, Owner of Swapmoto Race Series, who is "looking forward to sharing in all the details of this unique event through our website, newsletter and social media channels."
This one-off motorcycle event will take place on the bottom section of Bear Mountain from August 21-24, 2025. There will be race classes for riders from 5 years old, classes up to 60+ years old with different skill levels, and even pro classes. Spectating will happen from the patio deck, along with the food and beverage services that the mountain accommodates. Sponsors will have products for demo and sale, plus inaugural event merchandise. The race course will be a unique layout utilizing the elevation, existing ski runs, and fire roads. We are bringing our roots of motocross to the course and have a design that will include several jumps and berm features.
"We are super excited to branch out into the Off Road Grand Prix category of racing. This has been a vision of mine for many years now and I am thankful to everyone at BBMR, the City Big Bear Lake, Visit Big Bear and of course our presenting sponsor O'Neal", states Aaron Cooke, Owner of Swapmoto Race Series, who is "looking forward to sharing in all the details of this unique event through our website, newsletter and social media channels."
This one-off motorcycle event will take place on the bottom section of Bear Mountain from August 21-24, 2025. There will be race classes for riders from 5 years old, classes up to 60+ years old with different skill levels, and even pro classes. Spectating will happen from the patio deck, along with the food and beverage services that the mountain accommodates. Sponsors will have products for demo and sale, plus inaugural event merchandise. The race course will be a unique layout utilizing the elevation, existing ski runs, and fire roads. We are bringing our roots of motocross to the course and have a design that will include several jumps and berm features.
Aug
21
Thu
Motocross Takes On the SoCal Slopes
Big Bear MX Grand Prix by O'Neal
Date & Time
Aug. 21, 2025 — Aug. 24, 2025
8:00 AM — 4:00 PM
Register
Racer registration is sold out. Spectators can still buy parking passes and more online.
The Big Bear MX Grand Prix by O'Neal is the culmination of six years of planning and excitement between motocross race promoters, Swapmoto Race Series, and the team at Big Bear Mountain Resort. The group of race promoters has been putting on events collectively for over 20 years. Currently, they put on 23 motocross events per year, mostly in Southern California but also in Illinois and Alabama.
"We are super excited to branch out into the Off Road Grand Prix category of racing. This has been a vision of mine for many years now and I am thankful to everyone at BBMR, the City Big Bear Lake, Visit Big Bear and of course our presenting sponsor O'Neal", states Aaron Cooke, Owner of Swapmoto Race Series, who is "looking forward to sharing in all the details of this unique event through our website, newsletter and social media channels."
This one-off motorcycle event will take place on the bottom section of Bear Mountain from August 21-24, 2025. There will be race classes for riders from 5 years old, classes up to 60+ years old with different skill levels, and even pro classes. Spectating will happen from the patio deck, along with the food and beverage services that the mountain accommodates. Sponsors will have products for demo and sale, plus inaugural event merchandise. The race course will be a unique layout utilizing the elevation, existing ski runs, and fire roads. We are bringing our roots of motocross to the course and have a design that will include several jumps and berm features.
"We are super excited to branch out into the Off Road Grand Prix category of racing. This has been a vision of mine for many years now and I am thankful to everyone at BBMR, the City Big Bear Lake, Visit Big Bear and of course our presenting sponsor O'Neal", states Aaron Cooke, Owner of Swapmoto Race Series, who is "looking forward to sharing in all the details of this unique event through our website, newsletter and social media channels."
This one-off motorcycle event will take place on the bottom section of Bear Mountain from August 21-24, 2025. There will be race classes for riders from 5 years old, classes up to 60+ years old with different skill levels, and even pro classes. Spectating will happen from the patio deck, along with the food and beverage services that the mountain accommodates. Sponsors will have products for demo and sale, plus inaugural event merchandise. The race course will be a unique layout utilizing the elevation, existing ski runs, and fire roads. We are bringing our roots of motocross to the course and have a design that will include several jumps and berm features.
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Make sure to mark your calendars for this unique event that is sure to make memories for racers and spectators alike. Here's a quick glance at rider scheduling, more information to come:
- Racer check-in day is Thursday, August 21, followed by practice on Friday, August 22.
- Races will be held on Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24. The classes that race on Saturday will not race on Sunday and vice versa.
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There will be no overnight parking on-site at Bear Mountain. Book your weekend travels in advance on BigBear.com. rich-text, responsive-table
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To wind down after the races, head over to Snow Summit and enjoy a unique mountaintop dining experience during sunset for the launch of Skyline at Sundown on Friday and Saturday, August 22-23. For only $40, you'll receive a buffet-style BBQ dinner and a complimentary Scenic Sky Chair ticket that will take you to/from the top of the hill. It's bound to be an elevated evening full of live music and good vibes.
Prior to the peak special event, enjoy a mixture of happenings in the base area. From live music between 4PM to 7PM and purchasing an alpine memento from Big Bear Sports as they extend retail hours until 5:30PM to grabbing a pre-dinner treat at Bighorn Smokehouse until 7PM and a frosty beverage from the base area bar until 7:30PM, there's plenty of action in store to help you and your crew create new mountain memories. rich-text, responsive-table