100%. I was thinking the exact same thing when I saw the lap times.

I remember those days. I started racing mx in 1972. Obviously a much different time and the sport was just starting out. But that was then, and this is now. The sport has evolved 1000% since then. Pretty much everyone here agrees the race day is too ... more »

Well said.

I just don't agree with your logic on kids. Over here a kid shows up on a new KTM 50 he wants more than 3 motos. They want all they can get. Same with 65s and 85s. One class is not enough. And as a promoter I can tell you the youth classes pay the bills ... more »

Yep. Can't argue with your math. lol

I just wore my new SG12's last Sunday for the first time right out of the box. No problems. Felt a little stiff for a couple laps but all good after that. I always wore 10's before these. The 12's are the most comfotable boots I've ever worn. Don't worry ... more »

Here we do 15 min sessions: A/B 85/65 C/D 50cc/Playbike Vet plus 40 And never Quads. Quad MX is almost dead anyway.

I don't see that working here. Maybe it works there becuase thats how they've always done it. You have 11 classes listed, so to get to 300 entries which I would consider a pretty good day, you'd need 27 riders in every class. The way those classes are ... more »

I'm a rider too and agree. But read my first post about the cost of doing a race. Reducing classes would reduce entries because it would eliminate many riders from riding more than one. And number of entries, not riders is what pays the bills. Ideally ... more »

Wouldn't work. When we do a race, over half the riders only do one class. $100 would kill those guys. And for many riders 5 to 6 laps per moto is plenty. Trust me, I ride and race too and would love shorter race days. Our group has promoted a ton of ... more »

Let me chime from the promoter side of things. I'm also a rider and have been for many years. Less classes is a great idea, but certainly not a new one. The problem is, less classes means less entries. Which translates into less revenue for the track. ... more »

I would agree. LTM is one of the most popular tracks in the Midwest with no really big jumps. I'm 64 and feel like its got a great layout. Plenty wide and nothing sketchy.

My brother is a dealer, Kaw/Polaris/TM. He showed me his parts backorder list from his distributors. It was amazing the things they cant get. Things like goggles, tubes, chains, almost any pipe or slip on, and even some spark plugs just to name a few. ... more »

I had an FMF on my 19 and loved it. But good luck finding one right now. I have a 21 KX250 and I can't find one anywhere

I'm really looking forward to seeing how the track works out. Hopefully the racing is good. Maybe they will do more of these next year.

Exactly. It's not gouging unless you buy it.

My brother sells TM as well as Kaw and Polaris. He rides a 300 4 stroke and his grandson rides a 250 4 stroke. Both have been rock solid and they do very well on them.

Great story. Nice to see some of the young pros are still grounded.