Fast locals to look out for at The Wick

Joko wrote:

Any pre-entry lists floating around?

creepingdeath76 wrote:

Unfortunately the racing scene up here in the Northeast isn't what it used to be. We have too many series (NESC,NEMX, NCSC and Maine Moto) that...

Unfortunately the racing scene up here in the Northeast isn't what it used to be. We have too many series (NESC,NEMX, NCSC and Maine Moto) that coupled with being able to pay to go practice at all these nice groomed facilities has really knocked down rider turnout at races. People just aren't racing, they pay their $50 ride all day and don't have to wait around for moto's all day. I wish I knew the answer to fix it but it's a real problem.

justinbogleswhipfoot wrote:

For those of us who aren’t from the area, who should we be keeping an eye on to pull some fast laps this weekend? 

creepingdeath76 wrote:

Unfortunately the racing scene up here in the Northeast isn't what it used to be. We have too many series (NESC,NEMX, NCSC and Maine Moto) that...

Unfortunately the racing scene up here in the Northeast isn't what it used to be. We have too many series (NESC,NEMX, NCSC and Maine Moto) that coupled with being able to pay to go practice at all these nice groomed facilities has really knocked down rider turnout at races. People just aren't racing, they pay their $50 ride all day and don't have to wait around for moto's all day. I wish I knew the answer to fix it but it's a real problem.

profeshenal125 wrote:

I lived in Pittsfield,NH. In 88 tree trimming for Asplundh.  Worked for a painter on weekends up north.  Sad to hear the low turnouts , 50...

I lived in Pittsfield,NH. In 88 tree trimming for Asplundh.  Worked for a painter on weekends up north.  Sad to hear the low turnouts , 50 to ride ouch .  It’s 10 on wed , Thurs-sun 20 Real deep sand track threw the woods, with hills,  countless trails, few acre sand bowl, etc.  Double header sand race in Wi.  With high temps of 45 had 26 in 125 class real cold weeks b4 the race .  Some riders travel to iL.  Or the se training camps to ride.  30a gets 14 at some tracks I think that’s high for the current scene .  I don’t think a Wi. Rider is going that far rt now to loose money. And 1 got screwed his time had him in but he wasn’t in. He raced the Nationals for about 10 yrs . They can make more in 25,30a & the pro ams.   Local buisnesses here kick 5-18k + to 125 riders.  Racing here is more important than pro racing .  

mxnick wrote:

Prof, my family was from there - had a farm in Pittsfield from like 1710 until 1983. You are on the only person on this planet...

Prof, my family was from there - had a farm in Pittsfield from like 1710 until 1983. You are on the only person on this planet that I (sort of) know that has ever mentioned that town. I assume you are talking about the town that is in Mid State NH, not the one all the way up at the top that is called Pittsburg, New Hampshire?  

profeshenal125 wrote:

I lived in Pittsfield,NH. In 88 tree trimming for Asplundh.  Worked for a painter on weekends up north.  Sad to hear the low turnouts , 50...

I lived in Pittsfield,NH. In 88 tree trimming for Asplundh.  Worked for a painter on weekends up north.  Sad to hear the low turnouts , 50 to ride ouch .  It’s 10 on wed , Thurs-sun 20 Real deep sand track threw the woods, with hills,  countless trails, few acre sand bowl, etc.  Double header sand race in Wi.  With high temps of 45 had 26 in 125 class real cold weeks b4 the race .  Some riders travel to iL.  Or the se training camps to ride.  30a gets 14 at some tracks I think that’s high for the current scene .  I don’t think a Wi. Rider is going that far rt now to loose money. And 1 got screwed his time had him in but he wasn’t in. He raced the Nationals for about 10 yrs . They can make more in 25,30a & the pro ams.   Local buisnesses here kick 5-18k + to 125 riders.  Racing here is more important than pro racing .  

mxnick wrote:

Prof, my family was from there - had a farm in Pittsfield from like 1710 until 1983. You are on the only person on this planet...

Prof, my family was from there - had a farm in Pittsfield from like 1710 until 1983. You are on the only person on this planet that I (sort of) know that has ever mentioned that town. I assume you are talking about the town that is in Mid State NH, not the one all the way up at the top that is called Pittsburg, New Hampshire?  

Conkey wrote:

My dentist was in Pittsfield.

AMetts wrote:

Josh Toth just won Snowshoe Yesterday, trying to qualify at Southwick Saturday, then is hopping on a plane after the race and racing the National Enduro...

Josh Toth just won Snowshoe Yesterday, trying to qualify at Southwick Saturday, then is hopping on a plane after the race and racing the National Enduro in Ohio Sunday. 

Marty1028 wrote:

Is Stew Baylor trying to qualify as well or did his plan change?

creepingdeath76 wrote:

Unfortunately the racing scene up here in the Northeast isn't what it used to be. We have too many series (NESC,NEMX, NCSC and Maine Moto) that...

Unfortunately the racing scene up here in the Northeast isn't what it used to be. We have too many series (NESC,NEMX, NCSC and Maine Moto) that coupled with being able to pay to go practice at all these nice groomed facilities has really knocked down rider turnout at races. People just aren't racing, they pay their $50 ride all day and don't have to wait around for moto's all day. I wish I knew the answer to fix it but it's a real problem.

7eleven wrote:

I can't tell you how to fix it, but I understand what once worked so well. NESC was the only game in town and the series...

I can't tell you how to fix it, but I understand what once worked so well. NESC was the only game in town and the series was driven by rider passion.

Today's local racing is watered down w/ too many choices of series and tracks. Track owners literally compete against each other, all for a lesser turnout. If they could agree to put their heads together, maybe they would profit share from a greater series and build a bigger following. 

When you chase a championship points series, it brings accountability to your efforts. Week in week out, you seek improvement and a better finish. That's what growth looks like. 

 

creepingdeath76 wrote:

Unfortunately the racing scene up here in the Northeast isn't what it used to be. We have too many series (NESC,NEMX, NCSC and Maine Moto) that...

Unfortunately the racing scene up here in the Northeast isn't what it used to be. We have too many series (NESC,NEMX, NCSC and Maine Moto) that coupled with being able to pay to go practice at all these nice groomed facilities has really knocked down rider turnout at races. People just aren't racing, they pay their $50 ride all day and don't have to wait around for moto's all day. I wish I knew the answer to fix it but it's a real problem.

creepingdeath76 wrote:

Unfortunately the racing scene up here in the Northeast isn't what it used to be. We have too many series (NESC,NEMX, NCSC and Maine Moto) that...

Unfortunately the racing scene up here in the Northeast isn't what it used to be. We have too many series (NESC,NEMX, NCSC and Maine Moto) that coupled with being able to pay to go practice at all these nice groomed facilities has really knocked down rider turnout at races. People just aren't racing, they pay their $50 ride all day and don't have to wait around for moto's all day. I wish I knew the answer to fix it but it's a real problem.

7eleven wrote:

I can't tell you how to fix it, but I understand what once worked so well. NESC was the only game in town and the series...

I can't tell you how to fix it, but I understand what once worked so well. NESC was the only game in town and the series was driven by rider passion.

Today's local racing is watered down w/ too many choices of series and tracks. Track owners literally compete against each other, all for a lesser turnout. If they could agree to put their heads together, maybe they would profit share from a greater series and build a bigger following. 

When you chase a championship points series, it brings accountability to your efforts. Week in week out, you seek improvement and a better finish. That's what growth looks like. 

 

hellion wrote:

That is exactly the case Austin, what made new england so special is no more. We were lucky to grow up rising through the ranks there...

That is exactly the case Austin, what made new england so special is no more. We were lucky to grow up rising through the ranks there. With the way it is now we are not so isolated anymore either, so there's no putting that genie back in the bottle. It's too bad, but everything in life changes. It seems the formats like P27Offroad and JDay are favored more now. And why not? More time riding, less sitting around waiting and a schedule you can count on. If you look at off road nationally you can see new englanders are still doing quite well. 

7eleven wrote:

I can't tell you how to fix it, but I understand what once worked so well. NESC was the only game in town and the series...

I can't tell you how to fix it, but I understand what once worked so well. NESC was the only game in town and the series was driven by rider passion.

Today's local racing is watered down w/ too many choices of series and tracks. Track owners literally compete against each other, all for a lesser turnout. If they could agree to put their heads together, maybe they would profit share from a greater series and build a bigger following. 

When you chase a championship points series, it brings accountability to your efforts. Week in week out, you seek improvement and a better finish. That's what growth looks like. 

 

hellion wrote:

That is exactly the case Austin, what made new england so special is no more. We were lucky to grow up rising through the ranks there...

That is exactly the case Austin, what made new england so special is no more. We were lucky to grow up rising through the ranks there. With the way it is now we are not so isolated anymore either, so there's no putting that genie back in the bottle. It's too bad, but everything in life changes. It seems the formats like P27Offroad and JDay are favored more now. And why not? More time riding, less sitting around waiting and a schedule you can count on. If you look at off road nationally you can see new englanders are still doing quite well. 

Nairb#70 wrote:

We owe a lot to Andy Calisewski, the first preident and founder of the N.E.S.C.  in the early 1970's. RIP Andy

 

Nairb#70 wrote:

We owe a lot to Andy Calisewski, the first preident and founder of the N.E.S.C.  in the early 1970's. RIP Andy

 

mxnick wrote:

Prof, my family was from there - had a farm in Pittsfield from like 1710 until 1983. You are on the only person on this planet...

Prof, my family was from there - had a farm in Pittsfield from like 1710 until 1983. You are on the only person on this planet that I (sort of) know that has ever mentioned that town. I assume you are talking about the town that is in Mid State NH, not the one all the way up at the top that is called Pittsburg, New Hampshire?  

Conkey wrote:

My dentist was in Pittsfield.

profeshenal125 wrote:

I just completed a dentist apt.  I may hv saw MxNicks families farm I ,ve been all ovr the state, who knows.    Speaking of locals...

I just completed a dentist apt.  I may hv saw MxNicks families farm I ,ve been all ovr the state, who knows.    Speaking of locals sat,sun sand track in d16 150% pay back with extra money sun in open a, all other a classes 100%.  Bring your kwik trip gas receipt & hv a chance to win a 50 dollar gas card& farthest driver gets a 50 gas card .  Some other thing to win free gate fee.  A beer place is giving away a 1/2 gal growler usually made of glass to other classes. 

backinthesaddleagain wrote:

For one season, maybe two, I think we had a couple races not far from Pittsfield at Berkshire East ski area.  This was 125 Novice class...

For one season, maybe two, I think we had a couple races not far from Pittsfield at Berkshire East ski area.  This was 125 Novice class, 1984.  The other was a mudder and miserable.

Skuzzy29 wrote:

I watched 23 replay this weekend. Jett won and Canning went something like 8-7

Nairb#70 wrote:

Is he still a landscaper all week?

Conkey wrote:

My dentist was in Pittsfield.

profeshenal125 wrote:

I just completed a dentist apt.  I may hv saw MxNicks families farm I ,ve been all ovr the state, who knows.    Speaking of locals...

I just completed a dentist apt.  I may hv saw MxNicks families farm I ,ve been all ovr the state, who knows.    Speaking of locals sat,sun sand track in d16 150% pay back with extra money sun in open a, all other a classes 100%.  Bring your kwik trip gas receipt & hv a chance to win a 50 dollar gas card& farthest driver gets a 50 gas card .  Some other thing to win free gate fee.  A beer place is giving away a 1/2 gal growler usually made of glass to other classes. 

backinthesaddleagain wrote:

For one season, maybe two, I think we had a couple races not far from Pittsfield at Berkshire East ski area.  This was 125 Novice class...

For one season, maybe two, I think we had a couple races not far from Pittsfield at Berkshire East ski area.  This was 125 Novice class, 1984.  The other was a mudder and miserable.

Cayden Thompson wrote:

Remember when Mike Sottile qualified 1st in 2011 or something?

That was badass.

Conkey wrote:

My dentist was in Pittsfield.

profeshenal125 wrote:

I just completed a dentist apt.  I may hv saw MxNicks families farm I ,ve been all ovr the state, who knows.    Speaking of locals...

I just completed a dentist apt.  I may hv saw MxNicks families farm I ,ve been all ovr the state, who knows.    Speaking of locals sat,sun sand track in d16 150% pay back with extra money sun in open a, all other a classes 100%.  Bring your kwik trip gas receipt & hv a chance to win a 50 dollar gas card& farthest driver gets a 50 gas card .  Some other thing to win free gate fee.  A beer place is giving away a 1/2 gal growler usually made of glass to other classes. 

backinthesaddleagain wrote:

For one season, maybe two, I think we had a couple races not far from Pittsfield at Berkshire East ski area.  This was 125 Novice class...

For one season, maybe two, I think we had a couple races not far from Pittsfield at Berkshire East ski area.  This was 125 Novice class, 1984.  The other was a mudder and miserable.

Conkey wrote:

My dentist was in Pittsfield.

profeshenal125 wrote:

I just completed a dentist apt.  I may hv saw MxNicks families farm I ,ve been all ovr the state, who knows.    Speaking of locals...

I just completed a dentist apt.  I may hv saw MxNicks families farm I ,ve been all ovr the state, who knows.    Speaking of locals sat,sun sand track in d16 150% pay back with extra money sun in open a, all other a classes 100%.  Bring your kwik trip gas receipt & hv a chance to win a 50 dollar gas card& farthest driver gets a 50 gas card .  Some other thing to win free gate fee.  A beer place is giving away a 1/2 gal growler usually made of glass to other classes. 

backinthesaddleagain wrote:

For one season, maybe two, I think we had a couple races not far from Pittsfield at Berkshire East ski area.  This was 125 Novice class...

For one season, maybe two, I think we had a couple races not far from Pittsfield at Berkshire East ski area.  This was 125 Novice class, 1984.  The other was a mudder and miserable.

profeshenal125 wrote:

Lookin Pro there 533 on the helmet & all .  533 good # but I like 532 my # better.  And on a ski hill track...

Lookin Pro there 533 on the helmet & all .  533 good # but I like 532 my # better.  And on a ski hill track too cool .  Better hope all the rain doesn’t make it too the NE for the race.  It’s ridiculous rain , rain ,rain . 

profeshenal125 wrote:

No I trimmed trees in 88 for  Asplundh then on weekends I worked for a painter on new condos up north.  I rented a room out...

No I trimmed trees in 88 for  Asplundh then on weekends I worked for a painter on new condos up north.  I rented a room out of a house on the river . Got permission to use a canoe & caught fish & ate them .  When I got off the bus I walked to a restaurant & said to a cute waitress. I just got off the bus & need a place to live.  She asked out loud & got a phone # for a landlord , called him & got directions & walked there.  I took that girl for canoe rides I,d hv her fish or troll.  It was fun until the weed dried up in town & a guy thought his chic wanted me. He started a rumor that I was a fbi undercover. Haha. I was 19 that sucked then the town ganged up on me. I even showed them my paper work for mmi . Then Asplundh said I had to move to Boston. I was thinking big money only .60 more.  I said what happened to the 3 yrs of work here ?  He got cocky & I told him thx for lying to me . My last day the dick from Ct. I worked with says I,m not going back to town , walk.  After a 10 hr day with my lunch box & water jug  I say come on man it’s 60 miles.  I was soo pissed no houses no cars in the boonies to hitch hike .  I jumped up & punch a sign & tore my hand open now I,m bleeding bad. Thinking when I get to a busier rd who’s gonna pu me up bleeding.  I probably walked 30 miles a old guy picked me up . I worked full time painting then the boss from nyc just wanted to hang at a buddies pad & smoke weed . I wasn’t making much so I left . A couple people apologized for being soo mean.  1 gave me a ride to a bus station & said go to s. Phily you can make fast cash.  So I did I get off the bus & say to a guy in a real nice suit . That I just got off the bus I need a job & a room .  They like run aways I just did odd jobs unload trucks , look out , get gambling stuff setup .  I was afraid they,d make me high jack a semi & I was dating there daughters & other girls .  After 2 1/2 weeks I left I used a alias name.  My dad got hurt on the farm so I moved back . I didn’t know him so I figured I,d do that . It was 100 acre cabbage farm. Get up at 4am & work till 9pm I thought he was going to pay me but didn’t. I worked with migrant workers cutting cabbage. The barn was full ld semis up , del to grocery stores etc .  I had to do all the bull work.  So I got a 3-11 job to hv cash & to get away from him he’s Real abusive . I only had enough money when I came back to buy a car & a little cash. He healed up & I was tired of being his slave. Got another job with  Asplundh in charlotte. I was only there a week I thought it would be like everywhere else rent a room or a tiny apartment . You hv to sign a lease I thought the town sucked & did not want to live there.still trying to raise money for mmi school in Orlando . Moved back to the farm that sucked . Repeat of everything I was soo determined to get a good job. I applied with the pipeline co & was hired to clear 15 miles of trees.  Dozens of divisions I saw opportunities.  Unfortunately the biggest co in America would not pay our union wages. 90-95 a Hot French chic kept me from riding we only got 3 1/2 days off a month tho. But I did good 95 was my best yr & I should’ve quit.  96 wotc was passed & I was a 1 man crew . A few big surgeries & I left in 98 with a broken back. I paid 50 mil to organized crime to end a Huge union strike to get our drill rig stuff out of the Phily airport property & 250k a week in 94. . I  worked him for money & with my work checks I had 200k in my savings . I blew that on back yrs later.  . Still dealing with that constant apts injections a total of aprox 2,500 needles in me since 96. And I Hate needles .   So any rider traveling to a National gets all my respect. Go on a journey to loose money . My back has my leg & knee in so much pain . I can’t even put wt on it 6 weeks of 7 days a week of pt , then it goes backwards . It w as getting a little better.  Last week I did intense speed sit-ups & tried to get my legs stronger.   Injection guy is booked then he’s taking a 2 week vacation.  This takes me welll into July for injections .