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Who's going to the big race at southwick.
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Posted by: Sick0

I was just wondering who's going to the big race at southwick the 29th.

Posted by: Knight440

ME but ill be the one in the back of the pack so you guys don't have to worry about me getting in the way I just hope to make it to the first moto past the Q........

Posted by: Sick0

I'm the guy under the quad in the first turn.

Posted by: T-R-X

ILL BE THERE! i cant wait

Posted by: AtvMxRider

quote:
Originally posted by Sick0
I'm the guy under the quad in the first turn.

Posted by: BigBore81

I'll be there getting smokedby everyone in the novice class

Posted by: EX 80

I'll be there, Hopefully weather holds up.

Posted by: redrizza

I'll be there, bright and early on Saturday morning so I can catch the pro practice.
I'll bet anyone, there is going to be a HUGE number of entries in the 4stroke novice class. I hope I can make it to the final moto

It's gunna be hard with all those sandbaggers

Posted by: BigBore81

your right making it to the main is gonna be very hard with all those damn sandbaggers there is just so many of them it rediculous well look at the good side there arn't many sandbaggers in the 50 class :-)

Posted by: ridered86

well my quad is ready but im not (not 16 yet) so ill be there watchin, hey SICKO how bout showin me the ropes, starting line , not puking in a nervous breakdown etc. i know what to do(i think) but still im afraid ill screw somethin up next year.

Posted by: Lasher

Right now it is looking good for me to race. My cases are together, just waiting on a piston and then replace the CB bearing and put the rest of the junk together.

I will be there to watch no matter what, but I should be racing in the 30+ class, if all continues to go well.

Posted by: Sick0

my best advice is to stay relaxed,focused, and be afraid. Don't be a hero, don't a wuss, and you should do fine. In novice class alot of poeple make alot of mistakes, so let screw up instead of making some wild pass.

Posted by: Lasher

ridred86 - When I first started racing 4 years ago, I was in the same boat. So I did the right thing, see below...

On the line, pick a spot on the outside of the first turn. This will allow you to avoid the mess on the inside of turn 1. The mess is usually worse in the novice classes. Watch the 30+ class line up. Rather than the gates filling up from the inside out, we pick the outside lines first. First 30+ race I was shocked at this fact.

Once the gate drops, wait a second before hitting the throttle. I am not talking about waiting there, but give the other "gun hoe" riders a chance to get out in front. That split second delay will allow you to pick a good line to the turn and avoid the mess in the turn as well. If there are no accidents, you will be in the back of the pack, but then you can get used to racing, and not worrying about some one coming up from behind. Plus it is a good confidence buidler as you get comfortable and start to pass people. After a few races you can give it your all off the start. Last year I ran the Open Expert class. Those guys were much faster than me. I could hold my own on the start, but they would come flying by me a couple turns later. So every race I would hestitate off the start and not have to worry about wrecking their "points" race and I was able to relax and have fun.

On the track all I can say is hold your line. Especially off jumps. Nothing worse than cutting across the track on a jump. Also, breathe and relax your arms. Let the quad move under you, rather than you move the quad. And do not race with your blinders on, always look around, especially behind you.

Posted by: ridered86

thanks lasher for the tips, so if your going how can i find you? maybe to just show me the starting gate and stuff.

Posted by: Lasher

How to find me? Look for the guy winning the 30+ class and kissing the trophy girl. I will be the one stading near the winning wishing that was me!

I drive a black Chevy 2500 pickup with a red open trailer with a gate. My quad is a black plastic R with blue One Industries graphics kit. I am number 19. If my quad is not at the truck I am on the track or waiting at the gate.

The nice thing about the quad races, is that you can go anywhere on the track at anytime. So finding the starting gate is easy and no one will say anything to you nor do you need a special pass to get there.

The best place to watch a race is from the inside of the track. You go into the pits and cross over the bridge near the start finish line. From there you can stand right at turn one, and also see all of the jumps and most of the track.

99% (if not 100%) of the racers are really nice and you can talk to any of them. Some of my best friends I met on the track and each year I make more. So do not be scared to just talk to some one. Even some one like Mike Walsh will start up a conversation with you as you are standing around.

Posted by: 300exHILLER

i'll be there hopefully with my new trailer (30Ft) doesn't look like it will be ready tho so I will have to tent it one last time. But I will be there saturday.

O and i got my works shocks on and ready to go. Hopefully I can place this time. Last race at JR i felt good for the first time. It was my third race and i'm finally getting the butterflys out before the race.

Posted by: Sick0

hey, you get your shocks yet.

Posted by: 300exHILLER

yup got them put them in on sat and rode alittle in the HS football field felt very good

Posted by: Knight440

hey can anyone tell me if you can bring a camper I was thinking of bring my small pop up? and lets all hope the weather man is wronge

Posted by: Sick0

I can't see why not. They have big 5th wheels and big moblie homes.

Posted by: 300exHILLER

yes you can people bring anywhere from 8ft to tractor trailers in the pits so you will be OK.

Posted by: Sick0

bump

Posted by: honda416exman

i'll be there #51, what is all this talk about peole going there saterday, is practice saterday????

Posted by: Knight440

Pro's get to on sat......

Posted by: redrizza

BUMP

Posted by: mxrider400ex

C&G WILL BE THERE!!!

Posted by: Sick0

I wish i could practice on saturday

Posted by: EX 80

Sign up as a pro sick0

Posted by: Sick0

that would be funny.
I got the plastic on my quad it looks sick. I paint my frame for now and put my new a-arms.

Posted by: Sick0

I mean I paint it red.

Posted by: Knight440

Hey i know a lot of you are camping but with the rain heading this way i decided to grab a hotel room about 5 miles from track "maybe be a little more going on what i was told from freind" Hampton Inn if you know anyone looking for a room tell them to book it online, becuase when you call them on the phone there telling everyone there booked, but online it shows the rooms. I called this place and asked the girl and she said nope all booked up so then i went online and made the res and then called her back to confirm and gusse what i had a room they are expecting 225,000 people in that area this weekend with the Big E fair and the basketball hall of fame reopening.

Posted by: 300exHILLER

i've been watching the strorm and RIGHT NOW it looks like the rain will end sat. morning. I hope so cause if not i'll be sleeping in the truck.

Posted by: muff

hey I'll be there,,,, in my wheelchair, i broke my leg two weeks ago at a soccer game, they stuck a foot long 9mm stainless steel rod in my leg and i've got 4 screws holding it in place

so I cant race but I'll be selling my 400ex there to, its got 2001 yellow race cut plastic and graphics and it'll be in the back or near a 2001 bluish/blackish/purplish supercrew

I really wanted to race to but oh well, 4 months til i can run again to

hey Sick0, make sure you put it in second when you start, and turn on the first corner and i think you'll be alright

I was wondering if I can bring our truck into the pits even though I wont be racing, will they let us?

Posted by: redrizza

Yes, they'll let anyone bring anything into the pits... basically

Posted by: Sick0

Yeah I'm starting to learn how to put it in second. But the first turn is a *****.

Posted by: muff

quote:
Originally posted by Sick0
Yeah I'm starting to learn how to put it in second. But the first turn is a *****.

yeah it is, one guy got his front guy stuck between another guys nerf bar and rear tire, it took like 6 guys to pull them apart

i'm definetly going, hopefully my friend with the z will be racing, it should be a lot of fun, plus i dont think its gonna rain

Posted by: Sick0

thats racing.

Posted by: EX 80

If any one wants the 4 stroke C finishes and the Open C finishes Email me i have a cope of yesterdays finishes sheets. I also have 4 stroke B.

Posted by: EX 80

oh yeah.......... ChevyVT@attbi.com

Posted by: Sick0

Would Email me the results of yesterday. Thanks.

Posted by: EX 80

Sick0- I kind of need your email address. I can send it tommorow, cause i am leaving now. I also sent it to knight400ex.

Posted by: Sick0

Oh, yeah. I will PM, you

Posted by: Sick0

So, who went, How did you do.