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EastFlorida Added a reply to Local A/Pro classes...
8/30/2011 7:38pm I remember in 1980-1983 leaving the rider's meeting and being bummed out about being the 13th class of the day (125C) out of about 15+ because there were so many classes and they were so full that they couldn't be combined. When I moved to FL in 1995 and as a spectator at the local races, I was saddened by...
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EastFlorida Added a reply to Local A/Pro classes...
8/30/2011 7:20pm Bruce,
When I was racing in NC back in 1980-1983, it wasn't uncommon for us to be there all day until dusk because of all the classes.
We seldom combined classes because each class was full. Not every class, but most.
It made for a long day, but it was great to watch each class race with a lot of...
EastFlorida Added a reply to Local A/Pro classes...
8/30/2011 7:27pm If I promoted a MONEY class on a weekend with no competing races, could I get some decent talent with a pay out of $10,000 for 250 and Open pro? Why or why not?
EastFlorida Added a reply to Local A/Pro classes...
8/30/2011 7:07pm Knuckle,
But why aren't there A riders in the local races? There is (was) money to be made showing up.
We use to have $1000 purse per class. Not to bad for a local race.
Why aren't they there today?
I love showing up at Bithlo or Pax and watching the races, but there arn't any fast local pros like...
EastFlorida Added a reply to Local A/Pro classes...
8/30/2011 7:04pm Kaboom,
All the OEMs should read your input!
Thanks for the time you took to reply....
EastFlorida Added a reply to Local A/Pro classes...
8/30/2011 7:26pm Dude (Highsider), If you'll see, there are some great replies. Simply because you don't like my topics (or me), does not mean other feel the same. If you are so opposed to my topics, simply choose not to reply. This topic is about why our local A/Pro classes have declined. Where has this been posted before? Come to FL, stay...
EastFlorida Added a reply to Local A/Pro classes...
8/30/2011 6:39pm reded,
I agree 100%!
I would come home from school and ride my bike until sundown!
There is no where close for me to take my boys to do that!
If they can't have fun trail riding, they have no interests in potentially racing.
This is where I am today with my 3 sons.
Because it is such a hassle...
EastFlorida Added a reply to Local A/Pro classes...
8/30/2011 6:32pm Highsider, Can you contribute with some substance? When did you last race locally? How many A/Pro racers attended? Give us some details please.... What have you contibuted in the debate to further the sport? Simply giving in to the OEMs is not a contribution.
EastFlorida Added a reply to 250 A Video to compare 2-stroke & 4-stroke
8/30/2011 6:29pm Oh crap, you've marked yourself now. Go into hiding as you'll get attacked for your suggestion. Why not give it a try? How can it hurt? A ton of perspectives, but no PROOF "Kawasaki 2012" that it will have an impact.
The OEMs tell us what we will ride and the sales decline, participation declines and the sport declines because...
EastFlorida Added a reply to Local A/Pro classes...
8/30/2011 6:24pm With respect to land, there are tracks available. If you remove that argument, where are we? I posted about 2 strokes and was almost tared and feathered. Is this really a contributor? If so, what are we going to do about it?
EastFlorida Added a reply to Further Analysis of Ryan Dungey's Southwick
8/30/2011 6:08pm Nerd,
Did they replace complete engines for moto 2, or specific components?
Thanks
EastFlorida Added a reply to 250 A Video to compare 2-stroke & 4-stroke
8/30/2011 5:49pm WTH!?
Back in the day - early 80's we had 30+ A riders... what has happened?
EastFlorida Added a reply to Dungey's Latest Setback
8/30/2011 5:36pm Nerd,
Drop this thread, don't reply again, build on your new one... Just my opinion...
EastFlorida Added a reply to Further Analysis of Ryan Dungey's Southwick
8/30/2011 5:38pm Nerd, This is what we are looking for! The next "challenge" is to answer a few more that you may never be able to get straight answers to, but we hope you try! 1. What failed and why on JB's and CR's bikes the 1st moto. 2. Why did CR pull out the 2nd moto. 3. What failed on RD's...
EastFlorida Added a reply to Dungey's Latest Setback
8/30/2011 12:39pm Simply make it clear when it is an opinion or a fact.
Don't rely on us to interpret an implied meaning.
Don't make us "read between the lines" and allow us to reach 100+ inaccurate conclusions...
That's what starts 1/2 the arguments on here, trying to interpret what is really being said or implied...
EastFlorida Added a reply to Dungey's Latest Setback
8/30/2011 12:27pm Simply tell us that Honda won't reveal why the bikes died and CR won't say why he pulled off... How is that? BTW, I like your stuff but would like to get both opinions and facts. If it is an opinion, make it clear - same goes for facts.
EastFlorida Added a reply to Dungey's Latest Setback
8/30/2011 12:24pm That is why so many people can't stand Jody at MXA. He has a position and isn't afraid to state it. Why do you think they have been "banned" and lost advertising before. I don't always agree with Jody or MXA, but I respect the fact they put themselves out their for stating their opinions. As far as why RD's...
EastFlorida Added a reply to This is a very special year…
8/29/2011 5:46pm Yep, the JS7 at DAB was epic, but as you noted, I was referring to the outdoors. This has been a wild season! I love the dedication the top 3 have demonstrated.
Now, this isn't taking away from several other individual accomplishments this year...
EastFlorida Added a reply to This is a very special year…
8/29/2011 12:02pm Hmm... I can see your point, but CP wasn't on my mind. But, if the shoe fits...
EastFlorida Added a reply to Project Bikes
8/26/2011 5:44pm How did you get the white plastic tank to be white again (Yota)?
What can be done for old YZs with dark yellow tanks to bring the bright yellow color back? (Newmann?) My old bikes turned dark due to Klotz octane booster...