Who here has raced top AM nationals

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Hando 11/17/2011 10:06am
11/17/2011 10:06am Edited Date/Time 11/17/2011 10:07am
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MotoX505 ...Claytons Pit in NJ is where all the fast guys from Jersey train/used to train It was also featured in MotoXXX 3 I think with...
MotoX505 ...Claytons Pit in NJ is where all the fast guys from Jersey train/used to train

It was also featured in MotoXXX 3 I think with Deegan on an RM125

The track there is GNARLY! knee deep sand whoops that are endless.

Damn, I miss riding!
shunter986 wrote:
We grew up in those sand pits. I stated riding there on a Z50 all the way thru 250A lol. Its pretty weak out there now...
We grew up in those sand pits. I stated riding there on a Z50 all the way thru 250A lol. Its pretty weak out there now a days though. A lot of the dunes are all gone now. They have been taking sand out of there like crazy.
Yeah thats for sure, I remember being in the middle of it and thinking wow this is like a desert in NJ!!

I've lived all over, NJ is def. a unique state full of characters.

The whole area has alot of old pits that are just whooped out tracks...when I get back into riding, I know exactly where im going to start practicing. I honestly believe they key to being a fast motocross racer is learning how to ride sand
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shunter986 11/17/2011 10:34am
11/17/2011 10:34am
Hando wrote:
MotoX505 ...Claytons Pit in NJ is where all the fast guys from Jersey train/used to train It was also featured in MotoXXX 3 I think with...
MotoX505 ...Claytons Pit in NJ is where all the fast guys from Jersey train/used to train

It was also featured in MotoXXX 3 I think with Deegan on an RM125

The track there is GNARLY! knee deep sand whoops that are endless.

Damn, I miss riding!
shunter986 wrote:
We grew up in those sand pits. I stated riding there on a Z50 all the way thru 250A lol. Its pretty weak out there now...
We grew up in those sand pits. I stated riding there on a Z50 all the way thru 250A lol. Its pretty weak out there now a days though. A lot of the dunes are all gone now. They have been taking sand out of there like crazy.
Hando wrote:
Yeah thats for sure, I remember being in the middle of it and thinking wow this is like a desert in NJ!! I've lived all over...
Yeah thats for sure, I remember being in the middle of it and thinking wow this is like a desert in NJ!!

I've lived all over, NJ is def. a unique state full of characters.

The whole area has alot of old pits that are just whooped out tracks...when I get back into riding, I know exactly where im going to start practicing. I honestly believe they key to being a fast motocross racer is learning how to ride sand
I agree. If you can learn to be really fast in the sand you have a edge for sure. Its unique style. You need to be able to hold the bike wide open and let that puppy dance. Pople tend to grip the bike to hard in the sand and not let it dance around enough. Its all about power even when you think something is so sketchy you just need hold it wide open and you will normally be ok. Second you let off the gas is when things get sketchy specially in a bad spot. If you get outa wack and let off the gas you are going to hit the ground lol.
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Day602 11/17/2011 10:49am
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I actually remember that day.... Walden was one of my favorite tracks but I only made it up there a few times. Chris its been a...
I actually remember that day.... Walden was one of my favorite tracks but I only made it up there a few times. Chris its been a while, I think the last time I remember racing you was mini o's in 2003. Before that i can't think of a big race that we weren't at together and you also introduced me to the sand pits of Jersey, that alone is unforgettable. Great pictures on the blog those brought back many memories for me also. Pretty fascinating what you've been up to, update that blog a bit more and let me know when you wanna break out the crf and make a trip south to maryland.
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Yeah Aaron, last time I saw you I think was at budds creek pro national in 2003, I think we finished near each other too, where...
Yeah Aaron, last time I saw you I think was at budds creek pro national in 2003, I think we finished near each other too, where I always finished 20-25th, haha. I remember riding claytons sand pit with you in the day too, I practically lived at that place for many years. Back in your bumpsticks days. And for the record I think it was you that stomped the gas pedal on that golf cart, you were a laugh riot back then! We were lucky we got to race that year at LL, after that little incident, I think I'd be dead right now if we had to pack it up and go home. I can also remember you putting in some clutch rides at Budds over the years too. I think you won the regional there in 1997 in a very stacked schoolboy class, back the year the big gulp was a step down (sick) and the track went backwards with that crazy wide open start that went straight into the dip before what is now henry hill (97'?). Good times!

I'll let you know when I get my act together to go riding moto, I just got a new VFX helmet for Downhilling, I need a set of knee braces and I'm pretty good to go, I'll let you know.
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Chris Ill get you a set for x-mas if you will actually come ride with us lol. Im looking at a 2010 CRF450 left over in...
Chris Ill get you a set for x-mas if you will actually come ride with us lol. Im looking at a 2010 CRF450 left over in the city right now. 5500. I think thats what im going to do instead of the 12 kawi its just too much money. I cant afford 7000 and thats a cash price
You have a much better memory than I have thanks to the concussions, but I most definitely remember that golf cart being a concerted effort haha. Of all the people there to run into it had to be that person, I still don't think I can bring that up around my dad! I had a bit of an unfair advantage at budds, on a good day I could even throw it down on 199. Where as at Etown or dilla that advantage shifted your way but I think it was a draw at the amazing thunder ridge regional. Now that your bro is hooking you up, you have no excuses....I have some cool places down here if you guys wanna make a road trip.
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shunter986 11/17/2011 11:03am
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motox505 wrote:
Yeah Aaron, last time I saw you I think was at budds creek pro national in 2003, I think we finished near each other too, where...
Yeah Aaron, last time I saw you I think was at budds creek pro national in 2003, I think we finished near each other too, where I always finished 20-25th, haha. I remember riding claytons sand pit with you in the day too, I practically lived at that place for many years. Back in your bumpsticks days. And for the record I think it was you that stomped the gas pedal on that golf cart, you were a laugh riot back then! We were lucky we got to race that year at LL, after that little incident, I think I'd be dead right now if we had to pack it up and go home. I can also remember you putting in some clutch rides at Budds over the years too. I think you won the regional there in 1997 in a very stacked schoolboy class, back the year the big gulp was a step down (sick) and the track went backwards with that crazy wide open start that went straight into the dip before what is now henry hill (97'?). Good times!

I'll let you know when I get my act together to go riding moto, I just got a new VFX helmet for Downhilling, I need a set of knee braces and I'm pretty good to go, I'll let you know.
shunter986 wrote:
Chris Ill get you a set for x-mas if you will actually come ride with us lol. Im looking at a 2010 CRF450 left over in...
Chris Ill get you a set for x-mas if you will actually come ride with us lol. Im looking at a 2010 CRF450 left over in the city right now. 5500. I think thats what im going to do instead of the 12 kawi its just too much money. I cant afford 7000 and thats a cash price
Day602 wrote:
You have a much better memory than I have thanks to the concussions, but I most definitely remember that golf cart being a concerted effort haha...
You have a much better memory than I have thanks to the concussions, but I most definitely remember that golf cart being a concerted effort haha. Of all the people there to run into it had to be that person, I still don't think I can bring that up around my dad! I had a bit of an unfair advantage at budds, on a good day I could even throw it down on 199. Where as at Etown or dilla that advantage shifted your way but I think it was a draw at the amazing thunder ridge regional. Now that your bro is hooking you up, you have no excuses....I have some cool places down here if you guys wanna make a road trip.
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bogdan912 11/17/2011 11:21am
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I am not sure, but I think this thread is what a moto message board is supposed to be about.

I went to Claytons last fall, there's some pretty big jumps the freestyle guys made out there. I found a couple fun little tracks but spent the day jumping instead.
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shunter986 11/17/2011 3:48pm
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bogdan912 wrote:
I am not sure, but I think this thread is what a moto message board is supposed to be about. I went to Claytons last fall...
I am not sure, but I think this thread is what a moto message board is supposed to be about.

I went to Claytons last fall, there's some pretty big jumps the freestyle guys made out there. I found a couple fun little tracks but spent the day jumping instead.
I agree. Moto had gotten away from the roots at times

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