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BobPA
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BobPA 8/4/2015 11:06am
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Open A and +25A in moto going to run 250 A on a two smoke for the first time in a while.

Open A in the woods...but haven't raced them since 2010 or so.

I race maybe 4 times a year anymore, don't have the ambition to try and hang with the fast guys anymore.
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Camp332 8/4/2015 11:10am
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Bro! Do you even race?

Last race was in 2013 with a hard fought battle to 2nd overall in the 30+B class! The guy who beat me raced A class then came back after a couple years off to whoop me up. (Thats my excuse for not winning Bro) so, yeah, I don't even race.
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ML512 8/4/2015 11:11am
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A for moto and offroad. I need to race more often...
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I race clubman over here. I reckon it'd probably be 250C in the states for me

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Roostermx58 8/4/2015 11:12am
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stackman17 wrote:
Vet 45 in Texas. Currently out with a broken talus and heel from jumping off a table top two weeks ago.
I hear you! I am out with a broken talus as well! I am 10 weeks in after they did surgery and outfitted me with 2 plates, 8 screws and some pins. I hope to be out of the boot and putting some weight on it in 2 more weeks.

I wish you the best of luck and hopefully yours wasn't too severe but I know its not an injury that anyone wants to have and one of the worst bones you can break. I hijacked this rock climbing thread but its a good read if you have time - https://www.mountainproject.com/v/shattered-talus-report--analysis/1073…
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h&m_cycle 8/4/2015 11:13am
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1973 thru most of the 1980's, I just turned age 55, Would of won a few more races early on if a guy by the name of Tom
Carson "Asterisk Medical" wasn't born... Got moved to "A class" 1977... Got hurt trying to make a national in the 1980's, cracked vertebrae in my back... Not fast enough, Tired of getting hurt "riding over my head"...



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Roostermx58 8/4/2015 11:14am
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Roostermx58 wrote:
It would be interesting to know which members race and what class you race in. I think its interesting to see the comments for some people...
It would be interesting to know which members race and what class you race in. I think its interesting to see the comments for some people on whether they know from experience or if they are good at studying and analyzing (like technique, what have you).

I personally race Pro/AA on the east coast and Sportsman A in the GNCC's. I'm pretty washed up but did well back in the day.

What class do you race or do you even race?
The Narrator wrote:
You probably race against an old friend. Jaco Walmorans ring a bell?
Sure do! He was number like 626 on a KTM? He stayed at Vance Earls back in the day and I used to ride with him and Kenny Gilbert. Im not sure what ever happened to him. Probably washed up like me.
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Roostermx58 8/4/2015 11:21am
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hvaughn88 wrote:
I don't race
You have good insight though! Wink
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TXDirt 8/4/2015 11:23am
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Retired at the end of 2001 due to non-motorcycle injuries just as career was getting started.
Former AMA Pro Racing license holder.
Multi-Year Team Green Rider
2 time NMA Champion
Multiple podiums at all Amateur nationals (Mammoth, Loretta's, Ponca, Las Vegas, Mini O's, etc) in all classes over the years from 60cc to 80cc to 125/250 pro.
Racing used to be my entire life for the better part of 12 years.....morning, noon, night.
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The Rock 8/4/2015 11:23am
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Camp332 wrote:
Bro! Do you even race? Last race was in 2013 with a hard fought battle to 2nd overall in the 30+B class! The guy who beat...
Bro! Do you even race?

Last race was in 2013 with a hard fought battle to 2nd overall in the 30+B class! The guy who beat me raced A class then came back after a couple years off to whoop me up. (Thats my excuse for not winning Bro) so, yeah, I don't even race.
I race but not as much as I used to since I moved. Just turned 59 and my next race will probably be January 16th at REM. Last two times I've raced at REM I've not been 100 percent so am looking for to the 16th to race without a broken rib or a hernia. I am a junior/novice rider but when I've had my mojo activated by racing regularly will race intermediate.

EDIT: I am not proud of it but I don't even lift bro.

The Narrator 8/4/2015 11:25am
8/4/2015 11:25am
Roostermx58 wrote:
It would be interesting to know which members race and what class you race in. I think its interesting to see the comments for some people...
It would be interesting to know which members race and what class you race in. I think its interesting to see the comments for some people on whether they know from experience or if they are good at studying and analyzing (like technique, what have you).

I personally race Pro/AA on the east coast and Sportsman A in the GNCC's. I'm pretty washed up but did well back in the day.

What class do you race or do you even race?
The Narrator wrote:
You probably race against an old friend. Jaco Walmorans ring a bell?
Roostermx58 wrote:
Sure do! He was number like 626 on a KTM? He stayed at Vance Earls back in the day and I used to ride with him...
Sure do! He was number like 626 on a KTM? He stayed at Vance Earls back in the day and I used to ride with him and Kenny Gilbert. Im not sure what ever happened to him. Probably washed up like me.
Yea, the son of a bitch stole my number early in childhood.

Did you see the start of the first GNCC of the year in 2014, in Ocala? The big mudder? The factory KTM guys wrecked on the start straight.

They wrecked on Jaco's back tire hahaha
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Camp332 8/4/2015 11:30am
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Camp332 wrote:
Bro! Do you even race? Last race was in 2013 with a hard fought battle to 2nd overall in the 30+B class! The guy who beat...
Bro! Do you even race?

Last race was in 2013 with a hard fought battle to 2nd overall in the 30+B class! The guy who beat me raced A class then came back after a couple years off to whoop me up. (Thats my excuse for not winning Bro) so, yeah, I don't even race.
The Rock wrote:
I race but not as much as I used to since I moved. Just turned 59 and my next race will probably be January 16th at...
I race but not as much as I used to since I moved. Just turned 59 and my next race will probably be January 16th at REM. Last two times I've raced at REM I've not been 100 percent so am looking for to the 16th to race without a broken rib or a hernia. I am a junior/novice rider but when I've had my mojo activated by racing regularly will race intermediate.

EDIT: I am not proud of it but I don't even lift bro.

You're still going strong! I have two little ones at home, 3 and 1 year olds. I much rather do family stuff than disappear to the track all day on the weekend. Maybe when my son wants to ride, I'll get back into it.

I definitely enjoy lifting now. 1.5 hours at the gym during my lunch break is possible for me, so I'm all into the fitness deal. Nutrition, and training.

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fins227 8/4/2015 11:43am
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Titan1 wrote:
Vet A class, NHHA, and local Desert Series.
B/C 2 stroke grudge class. Southern Ohio cross country.
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msp138 8/4/2015 11:47am
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I used to race 125B and 125 jr classes in the late 90s. Since I didn't touch a bike for 15 years now I ride slow old man Vet Sport class when I race which is about 3 or 4 times a year. Practice days are where I do most my riding
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TallonT911 wrote:
Pro in local moto, but I'm from Vegas so I'd probably get smoked in the b class in California haha Pro desert NHHA and local. A...
Pro in local moto, but I'm from Vegas so I'd probably get smoked in the b class in California haha
Pro desert NHHA and local.
A / pro 2 in WORCS.
What is the local desert series down there in Vegas?
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KGAspeed 8/4/2015 11:49am
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I grew up racing off-road; moto came into the mix from 125s on.

I now race just a few times a year and off-road stuff only. 35+ A. Montana has some great off-road events, Idaho City Six Days Qualifier is a great one, etc. My local off-road events here are desert; I've never *really* enjoyed the desert racing. Woods is a great time, but wide-open in rocks & dust, not so much.
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stackman17 8/4/2015 11:54am
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stackman17 wrote:
Vet 45 in Texas. Currently out with a broken talus and heel from jumping off a table top two weeks ago.
Roostermx58 wrote:
I hear you! I am out with a broken talus as well! I am 10 weeks in after they did surgery and outfitted me with 2...
I hear you! I am out with a broken talus as well! I am 10 weeks in after they did surgery and outfitted me with 2 plates, 8 screws and some pins. I hope to be out of the boot and putting some weight on it in 2 more weeks.

I wish you the best of luck and hopefully yours wasn't too severe but I know its not an injury that anyone wants to have and one of the worst bones you can break. I hijacked this rock climbing thread but its a good read if you have time - https://www.mountainproject.com/v/shattered-talus-report--analysis/1073…
In 08, I shattered by right ankle and broke my tib/fib. 18 screws and two plates hold it all together now. This injury to my left ankle has put a lot of pressure on the right and it is beginning to cause problems. Good luck to you.
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Roostermx58 8/4/2015 12:10pm
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The Narrator wrote:
You probably race against an old friend. Jaco Walmorans ring a bell?
Roostermx58 wrote:
Sure do! He was number like 626 on a KTM? He stayed at Vance Earls back in the day and I used to ride with him...
Sure do! He was number like 626 on a KTM? He stayed at Vance Earls back in the day and I used to ride with him and Kenny Gilbert. Im not sure what ever happened to him. Probably washed up like me.
The Narrator wrote:
Yea, the son of a bitch stole my number early in childhood. Did you see the start of the first GNCC of the year in 2014...
Yea, the son of a bitch stole my number early in childhood.

Did you see the start of the first GNCC of the year in 2014, in Ocala? The big mudder? The factory KTM guys wrecked on the start straight.

They wrecked on Jaco's back tire hahaha
They should know that they cant pass if they follow him!

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EastFlorida 8/4/2015 12:13pm
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Roostermx58 wrote:
Sure do! He was number like 626 on a KTM? He stayed at Vance Earls back in the day and I used to ride with him...
Sure do! He was number like 626 on a KTM? He stayed at Vance Earls back in the day and I used to ride with him and Kenny Gilbert. Im not sure what ever happened to him. Probably washed up like me.
The Narrator wrote:
Yea, the son of a bitch stole my number early in childhood. Did you see the start of the first GNCC of the year in 2014...
Yea, the son of a bitch stole my number early in childhood.

Did you see the start of the first GNCC of the year in 2014, in Ocala? The big mudder? The factory KTM guys wrecked on the start straight.

They wrecked on Jaco's back tire hahaha
Roostermx58 wrote:
They should know that they cant pass if they follow him!
Jaco is racing in FL. He was putting on some GP type races two years ago, but it was hard to draw from the FTR series.
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watson 8/4/2015 12:28pm
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Back of the pack/mid-pack 250/450 B for moto before selling the bikes for college.
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plynn41 8/4/2015 12:29pm
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50+ vet in MX on a 2005 CR500 home built conversion.
First race was in 2010 at 47 years old. I rode in high school but parents wouldn't let me race (we raced snowmobiles instead--I got hurt on them also. Go figure...). I'm slow, but currently leading the Arkansas State MX Series due to showing up at every round! Probably won't ever get any faster. Recovering (but still competing) from a broken tailbone and whiplash when the throttle stuck wide open in early June.
Husqvarnahustla 8/4/2015 12:29pm
8/4/2015 12:29pm
TallonT911 wrote:
Pro in local moto, but I'm from Vegas so I'd probably get smoked in the b class in California haha Pro desert NHHA and local. A...
Pro in local moto, but I'm from Vegas so I'd probably get smoked in the b class in California haha
Pro desert NHHA and local.
A / pro 2 in WORCS.
Titan1 wrote:
What is the local desert series down there in Vegas?
Motorcycle Racing Association of Nevada or MRAN. Tallon is the local fast guy Cool
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peelout 8/4/2015 12:32pm
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TallonT911 wrote:
Pro in local moto, but I'm from Vegas so I'd probably get smoked in the b class in California haha Pro desert NHHA and local. A...
Pro in local moto, but I'm from Vegas so I'd probably get smoked in the b class in California haha
Pro desert NHHA and local.
A / pro 2 in WORCS.
Titan1 wrote:
What is the local desert series down there in Vegas?
Husqvarnahustla wrote:
Motorcycle Racing Association of Nevada or MRAN. Tallon is the local fast guy Cool
MoRAN

lmao perfect name for a racing series Wink
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TXDirt wrote:
Retired at the end of 2001 due to non-motorcycle injuries just as career was getting started. Former AMA Pro Racing license holder. Multi-Year Team Green Rider...
Retired at the end of 2001 due to non-motorcycle injuries just as career was getting started.
Former AMA Pro Racing license holder.
Multi-Year Team Green Rider
2 time NMA Champion
Multiple podiums at all Amateur nationals (Mammoth, Loretta's, Ponca, Las Vegas, Mini O's, etc) in all classes over the years from 60cc to 80cc to 125/250 pro.
Racing used to be my entire life for the better part of 12 years.....morning, noon, night.
What was it like riding for Team Green? Always dreamed of riding for them as a kid.
Husqvarnahustla 8/4/2015 12:37pm
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Titan1 wrote:
What is the local desert series down there in Vegas?
Husqvarnahustla wrote:
Motorcycle Racing Association of Nevada or MRAN. Tallon is the local fast guy Cool
peelout wrote:
MoRAN

lmao perfect name for a racing series Wink
Hahahaha




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Hman144 8/4/2015 12:48pm
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Vet B when I dropped out of moto 10 years ago. Started racing Vintage Hare Scrambles this year, 50+ Intermediate. Having more fun doing this than I had in moto the last couple of years.
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Roostermx58 wrote:
It would be interesting to know which members race and what class you race in. I think its interesting to see the comments for some people...
It would be interesting to know which members race and what class you race in. I think its interesting to see the comments for some people on whether they know from experience or if they are good at studying and analyzing (like technique, what have you).

I personally race Pro/AA on the east coast and Sportsman A in the GNCC's. I'm pretty washed up but did well back in the day.

What class do you race or do you even race?
45+ Expert, 50 Plus next year. Mostly organized practices, and a couple of races each year at tracks that have good soil, a decent turnout and nice weather. Definitely the 5th Annual Sleepy Hollow Two-Stroke Shootout in Pennsylvania, Masters MX Series and the High Point Vet National !!!!!
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TXDirt wrote:
Retired at the end of 2001 due to non-motorcycle injuries just as career was getting started. Former AMA Pro Racing license holder. Multi-Year Team Green Rider...
Retired at the end of 2001 due to non-motorcycle injuries just as career was getting started.
Former AMA Pro Racing license holder.
Multi-Year Team Green Rider
2 time NMA Champion
Multiple podiums at all Amateur nationals (Mammoth, Loretta's, Ponca, Las Vegas, Mini O's, etc) in all classes over the years from 60cc to 80cc to 125/250 pro.
Racing used to be my entire life for the better part of 12 years.....morning, noon, night.
Sounds very similar to a guy that used to come out to NC and ride some named Caleb Leath. He was out of Texas, a member of Team Green and had a lot of good finishes at Ponca/Lorettas. What ever happened to that guy?? At first I thought it might be you, but I believe he was done before 2001.

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