BMX riders get on track in Henderson — PHOTOS

BMX riders prepare to line up for the next race during the grand opening of the Whitney Mesa BMX track located at the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center in Henderson on Saturday, April 25, 2015. (Martin S. Fuentes/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

BMX riders race during the grand opening of the Whitney Mesa BMX track located at the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center in Henderson on Saturday, April 25, 2015. (Martin S. Fuentes/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

BMX riders prepare to line up for a race during the grand opening of the Whitney Mesa BMX track located at the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center in Henderson on Saturday, April 25, 2015. (Martin S. Fuentes/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

BMX riders prepare to line up for a race during the grand opening of the Whitney Mesa BMX track located at the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center in Henderson on Saturday, April 25, 2015. (Martin S. Fuentes/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

BMX riders race during the grand opening of the Whitney Mesa BMX track located at the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center in Henderson on Saturday, April 25, 2015. (Martin S. Fuentes/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

BMX riders prepare to line up for a race during the grand opening of the Whitney Mesa BMX track located at the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center in Henderson on Saturday, April 25, 2015. (Martin S. Fuentes/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Henderson Mayor Andy Hafen, left, starts a race during the grand opening of the Whitney Mesa BMX track located at the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center in Henderson on Saturday, April 25, 2015. (Martin S. Fuentes/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Henderson Mayor Andy Hafen, left, speaks with professional BMX rider Ricardo Laguna during the grand opening of the Whitney Mesa BMX track located at the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center in Henderson on Saturday, April 25, 2015. (Martin S. Fuentes/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Henderson Mayor Andy Hafen, left, prepares to start a race during the grand opening of the Whitney Mesa BMX track located at the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center in Henderson on Saturday, April 25, 2015. (Martin S. Fuentes/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Henderson Mayor Andy Hafen, right, gives a speech during the grand opening of the Whitney Mesa BMX track located at the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center in Henderson on Saturday, April 25, 2015. (Martin S. Fuentes/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Henderson Mayor Andy Hafen, right, gives a speech during the grand opening of the Whitney Mesa BMX track located at the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center in Henderson on Saturday, April 25, 2015. (Martin S. Fuentes/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Henderson City Councilman John F. Marz, right, gives a speech during the grand opening of the Whitney Mesa BMX track located at the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center in Henderson on Saturday, April 25, 2015. (Martin S. Fuentes/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Professional BMX rider Ricardo Laguna, right, gives a speech during the grand opening of the Whitney Mesa BMX track located at the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center in Henderson on Saturday, April 25, 2015. (Martin S. Fuentes/Las Vegas Review-Journal)