Support the Back 9: Fight an Unjust Closure-Injunction

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Support the Back 9: Fight an Unjust Closure-Injunction

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Keep Back 9 Alive

One year ago, the township shut down Back 9.
On September 6, 2024, they issued an injunction — even though our property is zoned for resort use, every permit was secured, and every engineering approval was signed off.

We’ve kept fighting because this is bigger than motocross. It’s about fairness, community, and protecting a safe place for the next generation to ride.

Why This Matters

Youth & Family: Back 9 was built as a sanctuary for our kids and yours — a place where Hudson, Grant, and countless others could ride, learn, and grow under supervision and safety standards.

Community: Without venues like Back 9, motocross doesn’t disappear — it only becomes more dangerous.

Fairness: We followed every rule. Yet politics and selective enforcement closed our gates.

What’s Next

We are taking this fight to a higher court. Our legal team has filed the appeal, and we are committed to proving — once and for all — that Back 9 belongs here.

But the truth is: this fight costs money. Legal fees, filings, and expert representation add up quickly.

How You Can Help

Your support — no matter the amount — keeps this mission alive. Every contribution helps us:

Fund ongoing legal action

Secure expert testimony

Reopen Back 9’s gates for good

Our Promise

We won’t stop. Back 9 will not disappear. Together, we will reopen these gates and keep motocross alive for the next generation.

Thank you for standing with us. If you believed in Back 9 before, we need you now more than ever.
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Back 9 Family…WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!

This is out of character and uncomfortable to ask for help.

We apologize for our lack of communication with all of you. We have been blindsided and scrambling to find a solution.

On Friday, September 6th, we were hit with an unlawful injunction to stop club activities. The issue has shifted from zoning to a claim that we’re a “nuisance” based solely on the testimony of a handful of karens and biased officials.

We’re digging in our heels, and today (9/13), we finally had a kick-ass meeting and found the right guy to fight with us. With your help, we can get our friends and families back doing what we love best!

The donations will expedite the re-opening by adding a heavy hitter to The Back 9 Team.

PLEASE HELP US GET THIS DONE NOW SO WE CAN GET BACK ON THE TRACK!

We are grateful for our dedicated community, which keeps us going. We appreciate all that you have done to encourage us and keep us motivated.

Please share our story with the community; the actions are unjust, as re-confirmed today.

Thank you for standing by us!

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    The Back 9
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    Smithfield Township, PA
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