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4mxonly
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Edited Date/Time 1/23/2012 12:37pm
Sorry guys, no soft-core TWMX porn here (what a huge disappointment -I know), just good ‘ol fashion POV from a trail rider who came out to race the Great Lakes Grand Prix at the Otsego Club and [ski] Resort in Gaylord, Michigan this past weekend.

Last year I posted a thread on local pro rider Jerry Lorenz and his Go-Pro lap from the 1st annual GLGP. This year, I’m posting a video from a lesser-known rider, who came out to the quasi-motocross event to just have fun with his buddies (which can be seen towards the end of the video when he stops to help a downed rider). It's a little bit slower than you might expect (the rider was messing around with his buddy quite a bit), but on the other hand, it gives you a good look at the surroundings and what kind of old-school moto track can be created on a world-class, 4 seasons resort.




P.S.

Be sure to watch RacerX later today when they release the event recap video, which covers a lot of racing, as well as a bit of the lighter side from the event (i.e. Dodgeball?).
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72kiteboarder
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10/7/2010 11:39am
Dude, FYI, there is nothing "light" about dodgeball. It is a very serious sport with major ramnifications if you are not at the top of your game.
GuyB
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10/7/2010 11:57am
Sweet. Love the fall color, too.
mxb2
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10/7/2010 12:04pm
Sweet, how long is the is the track, average lap time or length What bike is the rider using the helmet cam riding?
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10/7/2010 12:14pm
Awsome, makes me want to do a hairscramble

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10/7/2010 12:20pm
What was that the beginner class or what!???
three9zero
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10/7/2010 12:30pm
looks, sick. I grew up 2 hours from there and really miss riding in the sand, we have nothing but hard pack out here, booo-earns. I dont know how your buddy could let people roost the crap out of him with rocks like that though, I would have been over that, and long gone, no friends on race day.....any how looks like a great time.
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10/7/2010 12:30pm
Last years race you posted was wicked fast. You should put that up for any doubters.
10/7/2010 12:36pm
Sweet, looks like heaven to me. Thanks for sharing.
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10/7/2010 12:48pm
max911 wrote:
Awsome, makes me want to do a hairscramble
4mxonly
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10/7/2010 12:55pm
GuyB wrote:
Sweet. Love the fall color, too.
The fall colors were awesome gibby... the variable lighting coming through the trees in the valley on the other hand was tough to shoot.
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10/7/2010 1:03pm
To answer a few questions on here: The track was 3.7 miles long and fast lap times hovered around 7 minutes [racing format was one (1) 35 minute moto per class], not sure what kind of bike he was riding; Yes, Paul is a beginner rider. We put another video up from one of the A riders (link here), but the Go Pro was pointed a little too low to get a good look at the track; here is a link to last year's POV (the track was completely different last year with the exception of the 3/10 mile up hill... riders love that section).
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10/7/2010 1:39pm Edited Date/Time 10/7/2010 1:40pm
Wow nice video; 3 things:



1. That dirt is amazing!!!!

2. I race motocross, but I love to do CC races too, they are so much fun. No stress, just having fun.

3. Thanks for sharing
10/7/2010 1:40pm
4mxonly wrote:
To answer a few questions on here: The track was 3.7 miles long and fast lap times hovered around 7 minutes [racing format was one (1)...
To answer a few questions on here: The track was 3.7 miles long and fast lap times hovered around 7 minutes [racing format was one (1) 35 minute moto per class], not sure what kind of bike he was riding; Yes, Paul is a beginner rider. We put another video up from one of the A riders (link here), but the Go Pro was pointed a little too low to get a good look at the track; here is a link to last year's POV (the track was completely different last year with the exception of the 3/10 mile up hill... riders love that section).
The colors in the 1st one you posted are awesome but the other one was a blast to watch. The A rider you guys posted is hauling ass.. You're right though the camera is pointed way to low. That was a pretty damn intense lap 1 for sure. Flying off the track, bar banging and pushing. That brought back instant memories of Indian Dunes grand prix days..

Good times
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10/7/2010 1:57pm
Really looks like a fun course you guys have to ride, great scenery. Cool shooting that with a beginner rider, get to see just how nice the course is.
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10/7/2010 2:28pm
I'm guessing that "dirt" is U.P. sand?
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10/7/2010 2:31pm
4mxonly wrote:
To answer a few questions on here: The track was 3.7 miles long and fast lap times hovered around 7 minutes [racing format was one (1)...
To answer a few questions on here: The track was 3.7 miles long and fast lap times hovered around 7 minutes [racing format was one (1) 35 minute moto per class], not sure what kind of bike he was riding; Yes, Paul is a beginner rider. We put another video up from one of the A riders (link here), but the Go Pro was pointed a little too low to get a good look at the track; here is a link to last year's POV (the track was completely different last year with the exception of the 3/10 mile up hill... riders love that section).
Good stuff regardless!
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10/7/2010 2:35pm
Looks a lot like the tracks I race in my local CC series. Lots of fun for sure. What I race has a little more technical stuff (not much though), and the races last 80 minutesWoohoo
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10/7/2010 3:03pm
ok, Nice video Nice track, but gawd are some of the guys slow wtf man..i dont get it, i figure straight aways lean back hold it wide open..but i did only watch if for 5 min though
4mxonly
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10/7/2010 4:18pm
The track is pretty awesome... a little something for everyone (as cliche as that sounds). The event was based on the concept of giving motocrossers a challenge while accommodating "woodies", as well as encouraging recreational/trail riders to racing by hosting the event at a resort (completing the experience with comfortable amenities and entertainment).

Much of the track has a loamy-sandy feel (the plant matter from surrounding deciduous trees, coupled with a high water table keeps the sand from getting dry and silty). When you get into areas more surrounded by woods, the dirt gets much loamier (as you might expect).

@Motodave15: The classes that ran that moto were Open C, Open D, and the Enduro class. As I said in the opening of the thread, I wanted to do the opposite end of the spectrum, as last year I posted a POV video from one of Michigan's top A riders. If you want to watch those, reference the links in my previous post.
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10/7/2010 5:24pm
Man, so bummed I missed it again Corey. Jeff said it was the funnest race he's ever been part of and he's been doing it every weekend since '95. For the second year in a row I was within about 5 miles of the race on a damn golf outing which was planned last year. I'll be there next year. I was gonna let Burgie race my bike this year but he had a prior engagement as well.
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10/7/2010 6:29pm
swizcore wrote:
Man, so bummed I missed it again Corey. Jeff said it was the funnest race he's ever been part of and he's been doing it every...
Man, so bummed I missed it again Corey. Jeff said it was the funnest race he's ever been part of and he's been doing it every weekend since '95. For the second year in a row I was within about 5 miles of the race on a damn golf outing which was planned last year. I'll be there next year. I was gonna let Burgie race my bike this year but he had a prior engagement as well.
Are you talking about this guy...

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10/7/2010 6:34pm
swizcore wrote:
Man, so bummed I missed it again Corey. Jeff said it was the funnest race he's ever been part of and he's been doing it every...
Man, so bummed I missed it again Corey. Jeff said it was the funnest race he's ever been part of and he's been doing it every weekend since '95. For the second year in a row I was within about 5 miles of the race on a damn golf outing which was planned last year. I'll be there next year. I was gonna let Burgie race my bike this year but he had a prior engagement as well.
4mxonly wrote:
Are you talking about this guy... [IMG]http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l55/norCAL484/DSC_6774.jpg[/IMG]
Are you talking about this guy...

That's my guy!
10/7/2010 6:40pm
sweet! thanks for posting
4mxonly
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10/9/2010 10:37am
sweet! thanks for posting
No problem... I don't mean to drag this thread out past its reasonable life expectancy, but here is a link to the GLGP video I was talking about earlier in the thread (posted today on RacerX): Racer X Video

72kiteboarder should like this... some "serious" dodgeball action was captured in this video, along with the racing.
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10/9/2010 12:18pm
How did I miss this....again.Angry Angry I wanted to race this this year. How do I get a reminder for next year?

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