Anybody here race NEMA in the 80's?

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Gary105 1/8/2016 12:07pm
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Personally i do not see it getting to big. A lot of people will say they are going and never show up. Claverack has a nice field to camp in as well. I for one would definitely be there. Heck i may have to bring my mountain bike to ride at night time just like old times... Smile Wish i still had my Mongoose BMX bike from back then.
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HOLESHOT861 1/8/2016 1:02pm
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That's great! I haven't been to Claverak since I raced NEMA!

I agree I doubt it will get too huge.

I've connected to some old NEMA mates via FB. Most of which don't even ride anymore. I should ask around and see what kind of interest I get.
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Steve125 1/8/2016 1:49pm
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I'll go for sure. Camp, ride.. yup, count me in. I was just watching videos on youtube from claverack. Start area looks similar but concrete and covered.
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HOLESHOT861 wrote:
That's great! I haven't been to Claverak since I raced NEMA! I agree I doubt it will get too huge. I've connected to some old NEMA...
That's great! I haven't been to Claverak since I raced NEMA!

I agree I doubt it will get too huge.

I've connected to some old NEMA mates via FB. Most of which don't even ride anymore. I should ask around and see what kind of interest I get.
Claverack is still pretty much the same as it was 35 years ago which is good, rolling hills, natural terrain and that loamy roostable farm soil. I can't help but think about Southwick though as a great place for a NEMA reunion. And with Kieth Johnson running the track I would imagine he'd be down with it. As far as the turnout goes I think you'd all be surprised, people will come out of the woodwork for that and with social media these days it would be easy to spread the word.
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Brett Nichols 44 1/8/2016 5:35pm
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Hey John Ruddy how have you been? What are you up to these days? I'm definitely in for a reunion. I'm dying to ride claverack again & middleboro would be a good choice to with huge camping area.
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J Ruddy 1/9/2016 5:05pm
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Brett whats going on brother!! I'm good, married with three kids. Trying not to get old! E mail me- john@jnruddy.com.
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HOLESHOT861 1/9/2016 6:24pm
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HOLESHOT861 wrote:
That's great! I haven't been to Claverak since I raced NEMA! I agree I doubt it will get too huge. I've connected to some old NEMA...
That's great! I haven't been to Claverak since I raced NEMA!

I agree I doubt it will get too huge.

I've connected to some old NEMA mates via FB. Most of which don't even ride anymore. I should ask around and see what kind of interest I get.
Sir Roostsalot wrote:
Claverack is still pretty much the same as it was 35 years ago which is good, rolling hills, natural terrain and that loamy roostable farm soil...
Claverack is still pretty much the same as it was 35 years ago which is good, rolling hills, natural terrain and that loamy roostable farm soil. I can't help but think about Southwick though as a great place for a NEMA reunion. And with Kieth Johnson running the track I would imagine he'd be down with it. As far as the turnout goes I think you'd all be surprised, people will come out of the woodwork for that and with social media these days it would be easy to spread the word.
I love The Wick too. Keep in mind its about 5 or 6k to rent the track for the day...
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Gary105 1/11/2016 8:04am
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HOLESHOT861 wrote:
That's great! I haven't been to Claverak since I raced NEMA! I agree I doubt it will get too huge. I've connected to some old NEMA...
That's great! I haven't been to Claverak since I raced NEMA!

I agree I doubt it will get too huge.

I've connected to some old NEMA mates via FB. Most of which don't even ride anymore. I should ask around and see what kind of interest I get.
Sir Roostsalot wrote:
Claverack is still pretty much the same as it was 35 years ago which is good, rolling hills, natural terrain and that loamy roostable farm soil...
Claverack is still pretty much the same as it was 35 years ago which is good, rolling hills, natural terrain and that loamy roostable farm soil. I can't help but think about Southwick though as a great place for a NEMA reunion. And with Kieth Johnson running the track I would imagine he'd be down with it. As far as the turnout goes I think you'd all be surprised, people will come out of the woodwork for that and with social media these days it would be easy to spread the word.
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I love The Wick too. Keep in mind its about 5 or 6k to rent the track for the day...
Cook out at someone with a big yard sounds good to me... lol
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Hey JP Steve Barna here how are you and your family doing it's been a long time?
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We are all doing great . Its been a while man. I ran into your brother at The BMX races a few years ago(10 +) ! My son and I raced a lot in the indoor track at the golf course in westfield. You still ride? I started a little bit last summer. Last time I saw you was at Southwick Rc cars races?
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JP I raced till the early 2000s my kid was on 50s then . I was polinis R&D guy and I ran their race team with riders AJ Catanzaro and a few others. I've been laying low with an illness the past few years. I talked to Chris Fischer last year he was in South Africa riding. I would love to see all of you guys the get together sounds fun.
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Craig125 1/15/2016 11:51am
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Hey guys.. regarding the NEMA ride day. I spoke with Keith Johnson and if we are interested we can do something at Southwick.
This was ALWAYS my favorite track growing up and still is today! I love it when the Jday series goes there!

We need to come up with a date to get the process going and work from there. I know some of you are concerned with the price and the "Wick is pricing, but it will be OK. trust me.

Does August sound like a good start?

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Gary105 1/15/2016 12:05pm
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Sounds good to me... Southwick was my favorite track as well. From May to Oct works for me.
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I lost my right shoulder muscle at Southwick in 1991. Last track and time I've ever raced at. Set it up, I'm in.
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Gary105 1/21/2016 10:09am
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Just wondering if any of you old NEMA guys and gals plan on going to the Supercross in Foxboro on April 23rd. If so me and one of my sons will be in section 109 row 23 seat 10 & 11. Also have pit passes as well. Hopefully will see some of you there.
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Steve125 1/21/2016 3:42pm
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Craig125 wrote:
Hey guys.. regarding the NEMA ride day. I spoke with Keith Johnson and if we are interested we can do something at Southwick. This was ALWAYS...
Hey guys.. regarding the NEMA ride day. I spoke with Keith Johnson and if we are interested we can do something at Southwick.
This was ALWAYS my favorite track growing up and still is today! I love it when the Jday series goes there!

We need to come up with a date to get the process going and work from there. I know some of you are concerned with the price and the "Wick is pricing, but it will be OK. trust me.

Does August sound like a good start?

August would work. Just not on Unadilla weekend please. 12th-14th.
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Gary105 wrote:
Just wondering if any of you old NEMA guys and gals plan on going to the Supercross in Foxboro on April 23rd. If so me and...
Just wondering if any of you old NEMA guys and gals plan on going to the Supercross in Foxboro on April 23rd. If so me and one of my sons will be in section 109 row 23 seat 10 & 11. Also have pit passes as well. Hopefully will see some of you there.
Gary we'll definitely be there. Just don't have tickets yet. I better get movin..
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Gary105 wrote:
Just curious if any of you guys are running the vet classes in NESC??? I plan on racing again this year in the 50+ class. Cannot...
Just curious if any of you guys are running the vet classes in NESC??? I plan on racing again this year in the 50+ class. Cannot wait to race again!!!

Gary
Mike here. Nice bike. About that over 50 class. Man you're still the old guy!! Ha. We aren't there yet

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Mike nice to see you on here. You cannot be to far behind me... lol I could always drop down an age bracket so we can race together once again. Since you did take my number one plate from me... Smile I did finish 2nd in the points though right behind you. Good times and good battles on the bikes. Hope to see you this spring..
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Lol!!! At Gary Gary105 and Mike Levesq75
Nice to see older age isn't putting a damper on your competitiveness!!!
Two of my favorites from back in the day
Hope you are both well. Oh yeah.. This is Dawn Cady (Craig Cady's sister)
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Gary105 1/28/2016 4:58am
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Lol!!! At Gary Gary105 and Mike Levesq75 Nice to see older age isn't putting a damper on your competitiveness!!! Two of my favorites from back in...
Lol!!! At Gary Gary105 and Mike Levesq75
Nice to see older age isn't putting a damper on your competitiveness!!!
Two of my favorites from back in the day
Hope you are both well. Oh yeah.. This is Dawn Cady (Craig Cady's sister)
How is it going Dawn... As for me i am doing very well. Looking forward to seeing some of my old friends at the track come spring time. The competitiveness has always been with me. Now its starting to burn very brightly though and hope it does not put me in the hospital... lol Glad to hear from you guys.
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Just curious if any of you guys are running the vet classes in NESC??? I plan on racing again this year in the 50+ class. Cannot...
Just curious if any of you guys are running the vet classes in NESC??? I plan on racing again this year in the 50+ class. Cannot wait to race again!!!

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Mike here. Nice bike. About that over 50 class. Man you're still the old guy!! Ha. We aren't there yet
Mike what are you riding these days may i ask??? Old school or new 4 stroke...
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LEVSQ75 1/28/2016 2:25pm
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I sold out KTM 450XC with a complete light package. I mostly ride in the woods with a pretty quick group of guys who race the J-Day series. With that being said my suspension was sent to Factory Connection so I can still whack a double when needed.
We stud up for the winters around here and have more fun than is allowed
Any Sunday that you want come on up. You to Craig. Jon and I live 10 min from the lanesboro J-Day track.
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Ya those J-Day guys ripping threw the woods the way they do are a little crazy... I like the idea of the motocross track much better. Less trees to hit... lol I plan on trying one this year though just to see what its like. Once the weather gets above 60 in the spring i will make plans to come up and ride with you guys. Winters are for working on bikes and getting them ready for spring. I will leave you studs guys to rip up the frozen woods while i am in a warm house... lol
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OK well then call me when you get out of hibernation my cell is 413-446-1227
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Hey Mike, nice to see you here too. It's nice to get on and reconnect with the friends from our early racing days. Sounds like you are on a similar program. I too ride year round', and winter riding is awesome if you're prepared for it. Though this winter so far has been a bust, riding friction spikes on frozen dirt........
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Hey Mike, nice to see you here too. It's nice to get on and reconnect with the friends from our early racing days. Sounds like you...
Hey Mike, nice to see you here too. It's nice to get on and reconnect with the friends from our early racing days. Sounds like you are on a similar program. I too ride year round', and winter riding is awesome if you're prepared for it. Though this winter so far has been a bust, riding friction spikes on frozen dirt........
Wow Lee been awhile. Union CT hairscramble in 89 I believe. Are you still in the Westfield area? Where are you riding these days? About the tires we usually keep some home made ones for this type of year or early season ridding.
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Still here in Westfield. We ride in the Granville area mostly. And as for the tires, I got so tired of making them myself. Now I usually try to run a beat up friction spike until we get snow, then the freshy's go on. I'm wondering if we'll ever need them this year.
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Still here in Westfield. We ride in the Granville area mostly. And as for the tires, I got so tired of making them myself. Now I...
Still here in Westfield. We ride in the Granville area mostly. And as for the tires, I got so tired of making them myself. Now I usually try to run a beat up friction spike until we get snow, then the freshy's go on. I'm wondering if we'll ever need them this year.
Well I know we sure do need them on our Fatbikes. Glare ice on the single track (Pittsfield State Forest). Haven't ridden the KTM to much this winter.
Our possi should be regrouping soon
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Steve125 3/16/2016 7:44am
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Hey guys, any of you riding yet? I went to open practice at Southwick last Sunday. It was great. Might go this Saturday if the rain Thursday and Friday doesn't make it a mess up there on Saturday. I haven't been able to train like I wanted to, because of sickness and a back injury, but I blew the cobwebs out on Sunday anyway.. The only way to do it is put the laps in.. Look forward to seeing you guys out at the track sometime.
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