Mini O's

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Edited Date/Time 1/21/2012 1:53pm
Report of very low turn out!!! Anybody at it? Was told less than 400 riders compaired to the normal 2500.
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Michael499 11/18/2008 1:55pm
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What? We haven't even left yet. We won't start driving to FL until tomorrow and then we'll spend time at another track before heading to Gatorback. Check your calendar.
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ty159 11/18/2008 1:58pm
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I think he's talking about the low number of pre-entries. The number of pre-entries is low right now, but there are some guys I KNOW will be there, who aren't entered yet.
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king 11/18/2008 3:38pm
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Pre entry didn't end until yesterday (which was really cool that we had longer to pre enter!) I'm sure they haven't counted all the entries yet.

We're not leaving until Thursday.
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MXDAD140 11/18/2008 4:55pm
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We didn't enter until yesterday.I looked a while ago but the list hasn't been updated yet.Hopefully since Dean Wilson got hurt we will not have to change our number now.I signed him up for 8 classes.

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motoman0 11/18/2008 5:53pm
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I hope a bunch show up. Yep was going by the pre-entry list. I hope they get the normal amount of racers.
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teggers 11/18/2008 7:58pm
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I'm heading over tomorrow to preset the stage and main pavillion and put in the w/l internet. The staging field will open on Thursday with gates opening Saturday morn.

We have a live band on Sunday (7:30 till ?) night for opening ceremonies. Plan on a party! Lots more nightly entertainment...should be a blast all week. Fox Twister; Thor Bingo; Dunlop Tire Olympics; Fox Karoake; Thor Movie night; Fashion Shows; Slowpercross (50cc - no race bikes); Miss Mini O's; Dodge Ball; Thor Thanksgiving Feast....lot's more!

BTW - prices and schedules are posted inside the .pdf file for the entry form on the www.unlimitedsportsmx.com website. Strange, but that's where they are listed.

Add-On BTW - Matt Tedder has 36 entrees this year! Dayam!
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teggers 11/19/2008 9:37pm
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Just got back from the track and the SX looks amazing.

Over 3000 pre-entries....largest ever.

Couple hundred motorhomes are already on site.
moto111 11/19/2008 10:39pm
11/19/2008 10:39pm
Tim, there will be a couple South Africans there this year again. Look out for Estafan Du Plessis, Shaun Visagie and Caleb Tennant on Hondas, close to the Honda of Houston truck.
motoman0 11/20/2008 1:10am
11/20/2008 1:10am
Looks like everyone waited to the last min. to get in. Teggers you here anything abount a cutback at Honda for Am racing?
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MXDAD140 11/20/2008 5:43am
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teggers wrote:
Just got back from the track and the SX looks amazing.

Over 3000 pre-entries....largest ever.

Couple hundred motorhomes are already on site.
Please tell them to update there website.Still shows entries from sunday.
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motofab36 11/20/2008 6:10am
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What happened to Dean Wilson?


And how the hell does the Tedder family do it? Aside from the cost, it must be crazy trying to keep all those classes straight. I'm assuming thats 36 classes with mx and sx.
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Huckster 11/20/2008 6:32am
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Whats it cost to enter 36 classes?
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RNagy052 11/20/2008 6:41am
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Huckster wrote:
Whats it cost to enter 36 classes?
36 * $80 = $2,880

Do you think they get a price break? Damn.

Plus add in all of the travel costs from the West Coast.
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nc_mx_kid 11/20/2008 7:20am
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motofab36 wrote:
What happened to Dean Wilson? And how the hell does the Tedder family do it? Aside from the cost, it must be crazy trying to keep...
What happened to Dean Wilson?


And how the hell does the Tedder family do it? Aside from the cost, it must be crazy trying to keep all those classes straight. I'm assuming thats 36 classes with mx and sx.
I believe he has a construction co. or something like that.
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motofab36 11/20/2008 7:24am
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Some local tracks here used to give $5 off for additional classes, so if they did that then after the first 16 classes the rest should be free right? LOL!
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I love the Mini O's. Our semi left this morning from OK and heading to GPF to pick up Christian Craig. We have to pull in by noon on Friday.

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hrc1 11/20/2008 8:02am
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At least the Tedder family saved $720 by pre entering, that might cover the gate and parking fees.
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j100 wrote:
I love the Mini O's. Our semi left this morning from OK and heading to GPF to pick up Christian Craig. We have to pull in...
I love the Mini O's. Our semi left this morning from OK and heading to GPF to pick up Christian Craig. We have to pull in by noon on Friday.
Pretty awesome how semi rigs are going to the Mini O's, and all the other Amateur Nats.
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motofab36 11/20/2008 8:09am
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motoman0 wrote:
Looks like everyone waited to the last min. to get in. Teggers you here anything abount a cutback at Honda for Am racing?
I don't know any details but I've heard Honda cut most of their am. support. In fact I've heard Illinois speedster Jace Owen was affected by this and is now on Suzuki.
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Camp332 11/20/2008 8:12am
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Honda did cut a big chunk of their AM support for 09. I read about it on VURBmoto.com
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rocrac 11/20/2008 8:24am
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motoman0 wrote:
Looks like everyone waited to the last min. to get in. Teggers you here anything abount a cutback at Honda for Am racing?
motofab36 wrote:
I don't know any details but I've heard Honda cut most of their am. support. In fact I've heard Illinois speedster Jace Owen was affected by...
I don't know any details but I've heard Honda cut most of their am. support. In fact I've heard Illinois speedster Jace Owen was affected by this and is now on Suzuki.
I don't think Jace was ever getting Honda support.
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j100 11/20/2008 8:31am
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Camp332 wrote:
Honda did cut a big chunk of their AM support for 09. I read about it on VURBmoto.com
Honda cut basically everyone, except the FC guys. A few others got to stay, because of Red Bull money. Jesse Nelson & Kyle Engle.

I know some Honda shops are able to give some support, but it's no where near what it was last season.

HHR will have some kids, but not like they used to.
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motofab36 11/20/2008 8:44am
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rocrac wrote:
I don't think Jace was ever getting Honda support.
Ah, so maybe the cutback had nothing to do with the switch. So is he getting support from Suzuki?
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Huckster 11/20/2008 9:03am
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j100 wrote:
I love the Mini O's. Our semi left this morning from OK and heading to GPF to pick up Christian Craig. We have to pull in...
I love the Mini O's. Our semi left this morning from OK and heading to GPF to pick up Christian Craig. We have to pull in by noon on Friday.
Camp332 wrote:
Pretty awesome how semi rigs are going to the Mini O's, and all the other Amateur Nats.
especially when you consider a guy like Sean Hamblin cant get a ride....
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rocrac 11/20/2008 9:05am
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rocrac wrote:
I don't think Jace was ever getting Honda support.
motofab36 wrote:
Ah, so maybe the cutback had nothing to do with the switch. So is he getting support from Suzuki?
Yes. I am not sure how much.
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I heard they cut a bunch of the support, I know Audette is on Suzukis now because of it....after a good showing last year in the 150 classes.
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Camp332 wrote:
Honda did cut a big chunk of their AM support for 09. I read about it on VURBmoto.com
j100 wrote:
Honda cut basically everyone, except the FC guys. A few others got to stay, because of Red Bull money. Jesse Nelson & Kyle Engle. I know...
Honda cut basically everyone, except the FC guys. A few others got to stay, because of Red Bull money. Jesse Nelson & Kyle Engle.

I know some Honda shops are able to give some support, but it's no where near what it was last season.

HHR will have some kids, but not like they used to.
Nelson is rumored to be off Honda, looking like he may be headed to KAW. Savatgy moved from Honda to Suzuki and big bikes only. Gannon Audette also made the move to Suzuki from Honda. Not sure where Les Smith landed but I don't think Honda is an option this year for him either with their cutbacks.

Honda has basically done away with amateur support, Suzuki's budgets were cut for am support. Kaw has stayed about the same as far as support, but did not add to their support this year as most of their contracts are signed by LL.
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teggers 11/20/2008 11:51am
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Honda cut Vet class support a few years ago and I switched to Kawi. Before that, Suzuki cut Vets and I switched to Honda.

Kawasaki is the absolute best as far as contingency. Within a week, you have money on your card. I can't say nicer things about their program.

I think the falling gas prices are going to lure a lot of people to the Mini O's this year...kind of a last minute family vacation thing. That damn George Bush.

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