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I ran my first hare scramble Sunday!
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Posted by: oynot400

For you that don't know I sold my old friend, my ex.

I got me a dirt bike instead, a KTM 400 EXC. I took it to a hare scramble on Sunday. Now remember I have only been riding 2 wheels for a week. I have to say that was the longest 8.5 mile track I have ever seen! I really learned alot on that track, balance and throttle control. Oh yes, arm pump!

I did do better then I thought I would do. I only made 2 laps but it was worth it. I can't get over the support the spectators, track officials and other riders gave me. I wanted to quit at one point and other rider talked me into finishing. I am really glad I did.
This really gave respect for all the guys and gals that race these types of events.

Posted by: bradley300

somthing tells me your first wont be your last, good luck.

i know what you mean about spectator support, theres nothing like topping a crazy hill to hear people you dont know cheer you.

Posted by: Chino

Spectator Support, is awesome. I think at the time somone starts cheering and hollering for you, you go that much faster at that time. I wish i had somone beside me the whole race cheering me on. It's just feels good to have people cheer for you.

Chino

Posted by: bradley300

yep, spectators need to from a single file line that goes all the way around the track, i'd really be flyin then

Posted by: jja125

yeah but it sucks when they're standin' right there when you crash....i made somebody's videotape highlight reel at powerline park on that big hill the first lap.

Posted by: Pappy

good for you!!! i hope you stick with it

Posted by: AtvMxRider

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Originally posted by Pappy
good for you!!! i hope you stick with it

Posted by: jja125

actually now that i think about it i almost hit a spectator at powerline park. i had some kind of brain fart and i came up over a little hill wide open and it was all slick clay and stuff right before one of the field sections and i got all squirelly and did like a slow motion donut around some kid that was standing right alongside the trail and while i was doing it i said "sorry bout that" and he said no problem and i just went around him and never looked back. but i did like a full donut about 6" away from him and never touched him - it was kind of cool actually. so just in case he's an exrider, i'll say it again. "sorry bout that" - it'll never happen again.

Posted by: oynot400

I have so many stories I can tell. I got out of the way of an AA rider on a hill. I had a little trouble getting going again. I turn around and there is a guy with a huge camera taking pictures! I know I will be on the internet somewhere.

I laid it down a couple times on a couple different hills. I had so many riders stop to ask if I was ok, I thought that was pretty cool.

I am pretty pumped to try another one. The last one of the season is this weekend but I can't go.

Then again I am still sore.

Posted by: jja125

i would be going to indiana this weekend, but i'm getting my hand x-rayed tomorrow cause i think i have a few broken parts in there from all the way back in taylortown at the begingn of september.