PREPARING FOR LORETTA LYNN'S

bogdan912 wrote:

When doe people normally start pulling in? If I get there Saturday evening how bad will my parking be?

DL wrote:

Great advice, thanks.

rocrac wrote:

Don't sweat it Dan we've rolled in late Sunday after Ponca a few times and found some good spots. Bring a pit bike/moped with a bicycle...

Don't sweat it Dan we've rolled in late Sunday after Ponca a few times and found some good spots. Bring a pit bike/moped with a bicycle helmet though.

JOHN CHOATE wrote:

I got lucky and have been assigned my regular number so I don't have to through any extra hassle or expense to change!!

flarider wrote:

LL's AREA 10-DAY WEATHER FORECAST

flarider wrote:

We're getting into the window of the 10 day weather forecast..so keep an eye on this link

jkkt wrote:

That's new and different, they have the 50's running at all different times in the schedule you posted.

flarider wrote:

Yeah, last races of the day on Wednesday...I can hear some bitchin about that already

flarider wrote:

Each year, about this time, I post a few tips from things I have learned and it would be good if a few others with experience...

Each year, about this time, I post a few tips from things I have learned and it would be good if a few others with experience in going to LL's pass along their wisdom.


1. START POUNDING WATER. Start increasing your intake of water now, and more than you may already drink. It takes time for the body to store water and you need to start acclimating your body to storing more water and maintaining it.


2. Start acclimating to heat. Stop driving around with the A/C on and running into A/C places. It gets hot and humid as hell at LL's and you better be used to it some.


3. LL's is a BIG PLACE, make arrangements for either a pit bike or a golf cart. MAKE SURE YOU REGISTER IT when you arrive and keep the kids from driving them or risk losing them for the week. Waaaayyy too much mischief with kids and golf carts.


4. While the creek is nice and cool, the rocks are sharp. It's a slate type of rock. Buy some water shoes for everyone.


5. It can be stupid dusty or stupid muddy...there is no in between. Be prepared for both, not only with the bikes but also with your clothing and living arrangements. Have plastic sheeting for the floor of your camper, for example.


6. There are lots of companies there to help you and not all are there to gouge you, but still be as prepared as you can with spares of everything, as much as possible.


7. Keep your rider relaxed, but also focused. It's a delicate balance. You want your rider to have fun and not spend the week stressed out, but at the same time you need to have him or her remember you're there for a purpose.


8. Keep fuels sealed and out of the sun and/or heat. It breaks it down. Keep it all in a cool place out of the sun and maybe covered with a towel or sheet.


9. While it's rare, sabotage (or mischief) can happen. Store your bikes, fluids, materials, etc...appropriately


10. Don't leave your cooler of beer out all night, it then becomes the kid's beer. Secure your beer and liquor every night.


11. No matter what, keep calm. The parents who freak out don't get better treatment and the Coombs' as well as Tim Cotter have seen and heard it all before, remain calm and you'll get help or results. Also, the OEM's and sponsors are there and see or know about everything.


12. If you like your sponsors, makes sure you stop by and say hello. Don't ask for anything (you can do that later), just a handshake and hello goes a long way for future sponsorship. Also stop by throughout the week to let them know how your week is going. Same goes for sponsors you may want to pick up.


13. The schedule will list the motos by a start time, THESE ARE FIRM AND WILL BE YOUR START TIME...don't blow it. They're only changed or late in EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES...they stay on schedule, almost to the minute


14. Lastly, sponsors and podium speeches..."And anyone else I forgot" doesn't mean shit. List your sponsors on an index card and put it under the bar pad cover...maybe even laminate it. Yes, we do listen to hear our company from our sponsored riders. It means a lot to your sponsors and LL's is the biggest audience to hear it in amateur mx.


If anyone else has stuff to share, please do....lot of experience on here.