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11/3/2012 6:39am
I ran my 1st HS this past weekend. I never knew how tough it was. My respect level for the guys riding HS most weekends has gone through the roof!
Sorry, non-moto....
Sorry, non-moto....
i fucking LOVE riding hare scrambles and desert all together
the bro mentality of motocross is pretty close to non-existent out there
how did you do and what class did you ride?
Yep, Hare Scrambles. I came "off the couch" for this one. Out of shape and a friend talked me into going. I had just revived a well worn '04 YZ250 and hadn't event ridden it more than 15 mins.
I holeshot the start but did my best javelin impression about the 3 mile mark after clipping a tree. Ripped the right radiator shroud half way off.
Second lap, I'm arm pumped beyond belief! Clipped another tree in a Florida whoop section and whisky throttle into the trees! They had to haul me out on a 4 wheeler and send a crew to get my bike. It looks like I never fixed it. All the new plastic is trashed! Front fender ripped off, bars pushed down to the tank and the tree was uprooted...
Honestly I was very lucky. This was the first time I have ever been scared. This wreck was one of those where you had time to think about it and I knew it was going to be bad. My head hit a tree, it ran down my neck and I rag dolled like a helicopter. I'm soooo sore I could barely make it in to work...
When I heal up, I'm getting back in shape, fixing the bike and going back out there!
The people/community were soooo nice and helpful. I like these people....
I LOVE Hare Scrambles and Hare & Hounds.
Racing Moto, I'd pay $55...get a 10 minute practice and then two 4 lap moto's...(what? 20, 30 minutes of track time??) In the desert, I pay $55, and get 2 to 3 hours a "track" time...
I'm glad you liked it! Heal up...then do more of them!
Get healed up soon. My first desert race was in 93 on a cr125 and I crashed 14 times and managed to still finish 2nd novice 125. haha Holy shit what memories though.
Im glad you made it in atleast a few pieces though.
The Shop
i came out with close to no time on the bike to a Knolls Knockdown race a few years ago and ended up 3rd Open Ex and i want to say 8th overall. time of my life, but holy shit i was beat up.
good stuff, heal up and get after it.
my goal is to race at least 3 or 4 next season, too much fun and the people at the races are top notch
All good times though...
AMAZING!
I was SOOOO impressed with everyone! They deserve a lot of credit, as do all the families that are out there. I was shocked how well everyone "played" together.
Anyone coming down for the winter, you need to hit an FTR event - HS, MX, Enduro...
By the following day I'm counting days to the next race :-)
Matt Boni is racing FTR's AA class and I think Kyle Keylon has made a few races as well (see video).
I have a bad crank seal that was sucking out all the oil and spooging out the silencer! I need to get that fixed (if not a total bottom end rebuild) and get on a training program. If I can fix the bike, I'll be there no matter that I haven't started a training regiment!
Do you plan to hit the Samsula event Nov 17-18?
My kids took this sport up, I have motoed for 30+ years, after one year of racing mx and the kids and mom went HS racing was enough, dad joined in. It's been alot of fun. I love moto, but woods is a ton of fun.
we have doing a combination race type series this year here in IL called GP. those combine woods, grass track, and moto. Best of both worlds and alot of fun too.
I saw that myself. The first guy to stop and help me must have lost over 5 minutes until assistance arrived. He only left when I told him to continue. Almost everyone slowed or stopped to ask if I was OK or needed help. I waved them on when I knew help was on the way.
This was a great experience and I know I'll stop for anyone, regardless of the position I may be in (leading or last). Great community...
We did have 1 rider airlifted out, but word is he'll be OK...
Pit Row
I do 3 hour Hare & Hound races and I struggle to walk for about three days afterwards.
It was the first time since the early 80s that I'd run a HS. I ran the first HS (Master B ) of the 2012-13 schedule in Bartow this year but because of business or other issues, I'll miss the 2nd, 3rd and 4th event. I look forward to the 5th event in Myakka City on 12-01-12.
FYI, if you chose to dust off your current moto ride and enter a HS (FTR at least) you'll need to make sure and have/buy a spark arrestor/cap and make sure you go ahead and buy a set of bark busters. I chose not to and while leading my first event last year, I clipped a tree. Didn't crash and finished that race, but I could barely pull my clutch in and had to cut my wedding ring off after the race. Take a look at the picture and make your own decision.
Bert
Yeah, I have the FMF Turbine Core Spark Arrestor and bark busters installed. Had I not, my hand might have looked like yours.
Justin, found the parts I needed and I'm trying to plan on riding Bartow. I still won't be in shape, but I feel better today and I'll start running tomorrow (that's the plan anyway).
I got your PM, sounds like a good plan. Are you on the FTR forums too?
Shaun
I got your PM, sounds like a good plan. Are you on the FTR forums too?
Shaun,
I'm on the FTR forum as well. Let me know if you plan on going to the Myakka City HS on 12-1 and maybe we can hook up and head down. I'm near Clermont.
Wish I could make it to Bartow, but I've had some other things come up on that date that I have to do.
On another HS note, FTR also has a MX series. I suggested this summer that FTR do a combined Moto/HS/Enduro scoring and crown a champion much like they used to do in the old Grand National series where you had to participate in Road Racing, Oval Dirt Track and TT.
That would be a neat concept to participate in as I enjoy doing all forms of riding/racing these days.
Bert
And there's not much better than passing 10 guys at once while they're stuck in a bottleneck. Damn, do I want to go racing now....
Respect!
I'll ride until it gets too cold! Once my hands and toes get cold, I'm done! Ha Ha.. I moved down from NC back in 1995 to get away from cold...
I like your idea of a combined scoring champion. Like you, I'd like to participate in all 3 disciplines. I've never ridden an Enduro, so I imagine that will be yet another learning curve. Has the suggestion been officially presented to the FTR for consideration? It's my understanding that this year they just reintroduced the MX series.
I'll try to hit as many races as I can and I'd like the company. Right now, I'm going solo as I didn't have my sons last weekend as planned. Do you know Pete Rose? He was the one responsible for talking me into this last race. For that I thank and curse him at the same time!
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