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.

Make sure to mark your calendars for this unique event that is sure to make memories for racers and spectators alike. 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.

There will be no overnight parking on site so local hotels will need to be reserved in advance on BigBear.com.