National Pedal Sport Association

The National Pedal Sport Association (NPSA) was a South Eastern USA regional Bicycle Motocross (BMX) sanctioning body originally based in Palm Harbor, Florida.

The NPSA ceased operations as an independent sanctioning body after it was bought by the American Bicycle Association (ABA) in 1988.

The first joint NSPA-ABA sanctioned race was held on March 19, 1988, at the NSPA track in Ocoee, Florida.

I served as president from 1985 until the sale of it to ABA in 1988.The last home base of NPSA was in West Palm Beach, FL.ˈˈ 4 & Under (Boys & girls), then 5 novice to 16 Expert in one year steps.

Number plate color also denoted the skill level of the racer: Black for Novice; Yellow for Junior; White for ExpertOpen: 7 & under to 14 & over in 2 year steps.

The NPSA like the NBL and the now defunct National Bicycle Association (NBA) they used the moto system a.k.a.

the Olympic system to determine which riders graduate from the qualifying heats called Motos.

He would have a total of three points, 1+1+1 making him a certainty to qualify for the main (or if a large race the semi-finals) save for a disqualification for a rule infraction.

You couldn't block pass, you had to stay in your lane at the beginning of the start (the International Bicycle Motocross Federation (IBMXF) had a similar rule).

[8] Ironically, this was also the time when Ronnie Anderson, a new top professional in the major sanctioning bodies of the NBL and American Bicycle Association (ABA) was just being noted for his rough, all or nothing desire to win, resulting in numerous wrecks, to the members of the pro class displeasure.