A couple of World Vet Questions

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Edited Date/Time 11/3/2013 9:01am
Making a last second decision to go from NorCal...

- Is practice on Friday from noon 8am to noon or 8am until 2pm?
The flyer says 8am-2pm, the Glen Helen hotline says noon.


I'm not sure whether to race 2 or 3 classes.
- Is it a two moto format or three moto format over two days?

- How long are motos?
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GuyB 10/30/2013 12:42pm
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mtl wrote:
Making a last second decision to go from NorCal... - Is practice on Friday from noon 8am to noon or 8am until 2pm? The flyer says...
Making a last second decision to go from NorCal...

- Is practice on Friday from noon 8am to noon or 8am until 2pm?
The flyer says 8am-2pm, the Glen Helen hotline says noon.


I'm not sure whether to race 2 or 3 classes.
- Is it a two moto format or three moto format over two days?

- How long are motos?
I don't have all the answers, but I can help on a couple things...


Thurs. Oct 31st – Sun. Nov 3rd
Practice, Gate Times and Fees

THURSDAY, Oct. 31, 2013

Open MX Practice – 8:00am-2:00pm - $25 per bike
Gates open 7:00am-10:00pm - Overnight camping is FREE!

$20 Weekend per Adult; Child 6-12 $10 Weekend

FRIDAY, Nov. 1, 2013

Vet Only Practice 8:00am - 12:00pm - $25 per bike

Friday Practice Sessions:
+25 - +44 ALL 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
+45 - up ALL 8:30AM - 9:00 AM
+25 - +44 ALL 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
+45 - up ALL 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
+25 - +44 ALL 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
+45 - up ALL 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
+25 - +44 ALL 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
+45 - up ALL 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Pre and Post Entry Registration & Check-In: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
$45 post per regular class
$50 post per Pro Class

SATURDAY, Nov. 2, 2013

29th Annual MTA Vet Motocross Championships – DAY 1
Gates Open 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Registration 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Practice 7:00 AM

SUNDAY, Nov. 3, 2013

29th Annual MTA Vet Motocross Championships – DAY 2
Gates Open 5:30 AM
Sign-up 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Practice 7:00 AM

NOTE: Race Schedule will be posted after practice each day.
www.GlenHelen.com
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MarkF 10/30/2013 1:09pm
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mtl wrote:
Making a last second decision to go from NorCal... - Is practice on Friday from noon 8am to noon or 8am until 2pm? The flyer says...
Making a last second decision to go from NorCal...

- Is practice on Friday from noon 8am to noon or 8am until 2pm?
The flyer says 8am-2pm, the Glen Helen hotline says noon.


I'm not sure whether to race 2 or 3 classes.
- Is it a two moto format or three moto format over two days?

- How long are motos?
Hey mtl,

From my experience, the track gets pretty rough. If you are in great shape and have leather hands you may survive 3 classes. Otherwise, 2 classes should suffice. Good luck and have fun!
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prozach 10/30/2013 1:20pm
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Dang 7:00 Am practice. Guess I should bring a head light. The sun isn't even up yet then.
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YZDAD 10/30/2013 1:31pm
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The Saturday and Sunday races are two seperate races. Two motos per class each day. I race on Saturday and take my son riding elsewhere on Sunday then head back to Arizona that afternoon. A lot of people race both days kind of using Saturdays race for a warm up to get ready for Sundays race. I believe that they run the 40+ pro race on Saturday and the 30+ pro race on Sunday.
I am not sure of laps but I believe that novice and intermediate run 5 or 6 laps. After the first lap my arms are so tired that it seems like we go 20 laps until I see the white flag! It does get rough out there!
Come down and race! You will have a blast! I run in the 50+ novice class. Honda #249. We will be pitted up on the hill across from the REM track tower. Come by and say hi!

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mtl 10/30/2013 3:06pm
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Thanks for all the info.

I will blast 2 classes both days. Probably 25+ B and 30+ B.

Not sure where I will park but will be in a rusty white sprinter with NY plates and 2 Hondas #678.

Is there water available at the track to wash bikes?
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GuyB 10/30/2013 3:22pm
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prozach wrote:
Dang 7:00 Am practice. Guess I should bring a head light. The sun isn't even up yet then.
Don't forget Daylight Saving time ends on Saturday night.
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mtl wrote:
Making a last second decision to go from NorCal... - Is practice on Friday from noon 8am to noon or 8am until 2pm? The flyer says...
Making a last second decision to go from NorCal...

- Is practice on Friday from noon 8am to noon or 8am until 2pm?
The flyer says 8am-2pm, the Glen Helen hotline says noon.


I'm not sure whether to race 2 or 3 classes.
- Is it a two moto format or three moto format over two days?

- How long are motos?
MarkF wrote:
Hey mtl, From my experience, the track gets pretty rough. If you are in great shape and have leather hands you may survive 3 classes. Otherwise...
Hey mtl,

From my experience, the track gets pretty rough. If you are in great shape and have leather hands you may survive 3 classes. Otherwise, 2 classes should suffice. Good luck and have fun!
Yes the track will get frgn rough and you need leathery hands!!!!
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YZDAD 10/30/2013 8:02pm
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I am pretty sure that there is water available. Right in the middle of the pits there used to be a hose bib and we could wash the bikes. I haven't washed my bike there in a few years so I don't know for sure but I think it is still there. There is also a building near the start for the REM track and I think that there is a bib there as well.
My friends arrived there tonight and will be up on the hill across from the REM tower. They have a motorhome with Dave (Kawi #72), Matt (Kawi 2 stroke #2xx. I don't remember the xx part!) and Chris (Honda don't remember his number) and Dave's girlfriend, Jaymie. They are a great group of people and you will have a good time hanging with them. Tell them Pete sent you. I will get there Saturday morning. I will see you there!
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kiwifan 10/30/2013 8:13pm
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is there a entry list with who is riding what?
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YZDAD wrote:
I am pretty sure that there is water available. Right in the middle of the pits there used to be a hose bib and we could...
I am pretty sure that there is water available. Right in the middle of the pits there used to be a hose bib and we could wash the bikes. I haven't washed my bike there in a few years so I don't know for sure but I think it is still there. There is also a building near the start for the REM track and I think that there is a bib there as well.
My friends arrived there tonight and will be up on the hill across from the REM tower. They have a motorhome with Dave (Kawi #72), Matt (Kawi 2 stroke #2xx. I don't remember the xx part!) and Chris (Honda don't remember his number) and Dave's girlfriend, Jaymie. They are a great group of people and you will have a good time hanging with them. Tell them Pete sent you. I will get there Saturday morning. I will see you there!
HAH, I know Dave and his girlfriend. I didn't know they left this early; thought I would have caught them locally still today.
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mtl 10/31/2013 9:12am
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Tim507 wrote:
Yes the track will get frgn rough and you need leathery hands!!!!
Good, I haven't ridden a rough track since moving to SF 2 months ago. Still running stock grips on my bike though, I'll probably regret that Tongue
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GuyB 11/1/2013 4:27pm
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From GH today...

We're providing "LIVE SCORING" for theMTA World Vet MX Championships this weekend.

Don't miss the live action, head on over to www.GlenHelen.com to get your connection!
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YZDAD wrote:
I am pretty sure that there is water available. Right in the middle of the pits there used to be a hose bib and we could...
I am pretty sure that there is water available. Right in the middle of the pits there used to be a hose bib and we could wash the bikes. I haven't washed my bike there in a few years so I don't know for sure but I think it is still there. There is also a building near the start for the REM track and I think that there is a bib there as well.
My friends arrived there tonight and will be up on the hill across from the REM tower. They have a motorhome with Dave (Kawi #72), Matt (Kawi 2 stroke #2xx. I don't remember the xx part!) and Chris (Honda don't remember his number) and Dave's girlfriend, Jaymie. They are a great group of people and you will have a good time hanging with them. Tell them Pete sent you. I will get there Saturday morning. I will see you there!
Do you have someone in your group that does a "Gas-in-a-beer-bottle-on-a-fire" trick? If so, I've met your crew there a couple of times. You AZ guys are fun!
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YZDAD 11/2/2013 6:56pm
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YZDAD wrote:
I am pretty sure that there is water available. Right in the middle of the pits there used to be a hose bib and we could...
I am pretty sure that there is water available. Right in the middle of the pits there used to be a hose bib and we could wash the bikes. I haven't washed my bike there in a few years so I don't know for sure but I think it is still there. There is also a building near the start for the REM track and I think that there is a bib there as well.
My friends arrived there tonight and will be up on the hill across from the REM tower. They have a motorhome with Dave (Kawi #72), Matt (Kawi 2 stroke #2xx. I don't remember the xx part!) and Chris (Honda don't remember his number) and Dave's girlfriend, Jaymie. They are a great group of people and you will have a good time hanging with them. Tell them Pete sent you. I will get there Saturday morning. I will see you there!
Motoxdoc wrote:
Do you have someone in your group that does a "Gas-in-a-beer-bottle-on-a-fire" trick? If so, I've met your crew there a couple of times. You AZ guys...
Do you have someone in your group that does a "Gas-in-a-beer-bottle-on-a-fire" trick? If so, I've met your crew there a couple of times. You AZ guys are fun!
Yep, that would be Dave. I left the track earlier today but I am sure that he will put at least one in the fire tonight! They are good people for sure and a lot of fun!
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Motoxdoc 11/2/2013 7:48pm
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YZDAD wrote:
I am pretty sure that there is water available. Right in the middle of the pits there used to be a hose bib and we could...
I am pretty sure that there is water available. Right in the middle of the pits there used to be a hose bib and we could wash the bikes. I haven't washed my bike there in a few years so I don't know for sure but I think it is still there. There is also a building near the start for the REM track and I think that there is a bib there as well.
My friends arrived there tonight and will be up on the hill across from the REM tower. They have a motorhome with Dave (Kawi #72), Matt (Kawi 2 stroke #2xx. I don't remember the xx part!) and Chris (Honda don't remember his number) and Dave's girlfriend, Jaymie. They are a great group of people and you will have a good time hanging with them. Tell them Pete sent you. I will get there Saturday morning. I will see you there!
Motoxdoc wrote:
Do you have someone in your group that does a "Gas-in-a-beer-bottle-on-a-fire" trick? If so, I've met your crew there a couple of times. You AZ guys...
Do you have someone in your group that does a "Gas-in-a-beer-bottle-on-a-fire" trick? If so, I've met your crew there a couple of times. You AZ guys are fun!
YZDAD wrote:
Yep, that would be Dave. I left the track earlier today but I am sure that he will put at least one in the fire tonight...
Yep, that would be Dave. I left the track earlier today but I am sure that he will put at least one in the fire tonight! They are good people for sure and a lot of fun!
Right on! We'll see you again tomorrow!
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YZDAD wrote:
I am pretty sure that there is water available. Right in the middle of the pits there used to be a hose bib and we could...
I am pretty sure that there is water available. Right in the middle of the pits there used to be a hose bib and we could wash the bikes. I haven't washed my bike there in a few years so I don't know for sure but I think it is still there. There is also a building near the start for the REM track and I think that there is a bib there as well.
My friends arrived there tonight and will be up on the hill across from the REM tower. They have a motorhome with Dave (Kawi #72), Matt (Kawi 2 stroke #2xx. I don't remember the xx part!) and Chris (Honda don't remember his number) and Dave's girlfriend, Jaymie. They are a great group of people and you will have a good time hanging with them. Tell them Pete sent you. I will get there Saturday morning. I will see you there!
Motoxdoc wrote:
Do you have someone in your group that does a "Gas-in-a-beer-bottle-on-a-fire" trick? If so, I've met your crew there a couple of times. You AZ guys...
Do you have someone in your group that does a "Gas-in-a-beer-bottle-on-a-fire" trick? If so, I've met your crew there a couple of times. You AZ guys are fun!
YZDAD wrote:
Yep, that would be Dave. I left the track earlier today but I am sure that he will put at least one in the fire tonight...
Yep, that would be Dave. I left the track earlier today but I am sure that he will put at least one in the fire tonight! They are good people for sure and a lot of fun!
HAH..Known Dave for years. I'll have to ask him about this.

You riding Wednesday night?
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mtl wrote:
Making a last second decision to go from NorCal... - Is practice on Friday from noon 8am to noon or 8am until 2pm? The flyer says...
Making a last second decision to go from NorCal...

- Is practice on Friday from noon 8am to noon or 8am until 2pm?
The flyer says 8am-2pm, the Glen Helen hotline says noon.


I'm not sure whether to race 2 or 3 classes.
- Is it a two moto format or three moto format over two days?

- How long are motos?
3 classes will have you running back to back motos at some point. 2 makes more sense IMO.
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mtl wrote:
Thanks for all the info. I will blast 2 classes both days. Probably 25+ B and 30+ B. Not sure where I will park but will...
Thanks for all the info.

I will blast 2 classes both days. Probably 25+ B and 30+ B.

Not sure where I will park but will be in a rusty white sprinter with NY plates and 2 Hondas #678.

Is there water available at the track to wash bikes?
Curious to know how you end up finishing out there? I recognized your number from nesc 35b class this spring.

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