NQRA TT at Budds Creek 8/21

[Pappy]

The N.Q.R.A. rolled into Potomac Speedway in scenic Budds Creek Maryland and racers from all over the east coast attended.

Early saturday morning the weather was humid but the sun was shining bright. By noon this would change drasticaly and what was perfect blue groove was turned into something more remenisant of a GNCC race!

Promoter Randy Dinkens and his crew worked it all out and the race was completed right at midnight! There were some beautiful machines at this event and some top class riders.

If you missed this race be sure to check out the next N.Q.R.A. event planned for Labor day weekend!

[Pappy]

The machines at these events never cease to amaze me. This R is immaculant and the rider didnt ride it easy!:devil:

This was the first TT event ive ever attended and I really didnt know what to expect. I was blown away seeing the speeds in person and more then once found myself spitting roost because my mouth was wide open in awe. Watching these guys enter a turn from 5th gear pinned and pitch the quad sideways was insane.

[Pappy]

A mobile dyno was at the track to help riders tune and just to see who had what:macho It was full of people watching the dyno runs all day long.

Here a very built 300ex based quad is being run

[Pappy]

It didnt take long before open practice started and I got my first eyefull of TT racing

[Pappy]

The first few quads on the track encountered some mud but it quickly got rolled into a course that they could really hammer on

[Pappy]

Soon the tires were hookin' and the speeds increased as the riders and the track took shape


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[Pappy]

Thos rider works this corner as the rider in the background heads for turn 1



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[Pappy]

Rider #911 had his Z400 absolutley flyin!




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[Pappy]

Riders would be on the track for 5 laps then another group would be allowed on. It was interesting watching the racers learn this track and I enjoyed watching every turn!


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[Pappy]

Not only did the faster riders quickly emerge I had to learn to try and get more then 1 quad in the picture. It didnt take me long to get the hang of getting these guys on film:macho


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[Pappy]

#145 "Billy" works his vintage LT500 on the course. Seeing the "Zilla" pull in the newer quads brought a tear to my eye:devil:



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[Pappy]

This particuliar corner was fast! Each lap as the riders became warmed up and the track broke in they would hit it harder and harder


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[Pappy]

My ears picked up a different engine sounds and after I snapped this picture I knew why.

Amanda Slaton sends her 520+ KTM quad into a 4 wheel powerslide at 70 mph lining up for a corner:macho

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[Pappy]

The practice turned into mini -races and the riders were having a blast!

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[Pappy]

What a difference a sway bar makes in this type of racing. This rider was deffinatley fast but would be faster with more of a TT set up.

Im looking forward to learning more about TT racing, I believe them boys corrupted me:eek:

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[Pappy]

The next lap around this rider leaned a bit farther to the inside and simply blasted his way around the corner!

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[Pappy]

Sway bar or no sway bar the riders adapted to this course and the speeds just kept getting faster!

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[Pappy]

I was learning, a Tap of the brakes, a tug on the clutch.....and a whole lotta throttle:devil:

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[Pappy]

Rider # 344 showed up in mx ready form, and wanted to see what this TT stuff was all about. It didnt take her long to get in the groove and she had a great time racing finishing 3rd, 5th and 9th in 3 different classes!


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[Pappy]

Another lady racer hit the track and boy she was hanging it out! She raced with the men in the main and finished a solid second.


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[Pappy]

I sure didnt mind having room to move around for pictures. This was alot different then shooting treebashers:p


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[Pappy]

The R maybe dieing in GNCC but its alive and well in TT.


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[Pappy]

Hybrid quads were in full force also!

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[Pappy]

#777 had a good night right up to when his chain snapped with 2 laps to go and running in the top 3:grr:

[Pappy]

The roar of the quads died down and onto the track came the youth riders. #1 NQRA youth rider from last season hit the track on his LT80

[Pappy]

:eek: CODY! what are you doing with a XC set up in a TT race:devil:

This was also Cody's first TT expierence and he his HOOKED!

[Pappy]

This little 80 was pimpin.

Tonight wasnt his night tho, as his engine gave up:( 8 years and it finally let go...ya cant beat that!

[Pappy]

After getting a few lasp in Cody started picking up his speed. He loves riding in the snow so I figured he would be ok. The tires we run for XC made him work the corners but by the end of the night he had set his sights on bringing home a 1st place finish:cool:

[Pappy]

Chase also was attending his first TT and first race! He had a great night taking the win in 90cc stock!


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[Pappy]

Another good thing about TT, there isnt any rocks in the roost:D


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[Pappy]

One fast lady on one nice 450R:macho


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[Pappy]

These 2 riders hammerdown the front straight


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[Pappy]

One hooked up YFZ!


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[Pappy]

Follow Me:macho


If i raced TT mine would say "Pass with care":D

[Pappy]

One after another the quads just kept getting better.


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[Pappy]

Before long the mini's were back out. Rider #4 on his tricked out 90 took his class win and did it in fine style.

[Pappy]

Cr power for this rider!

[Pappy]

Each practice session Cody kept getting faster. The #4 90 was the one he needed to stay with and learn from and he did all he could do to make it happen. Although in different classes the main event was what everyone wanted to win

[Pappy]

Tucked in tight!

[Pappy]

#911 was all about going fast!

[Pappy]

This banshee rider powers out of a turn


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[Pappy]

Getting the slightest bit out of the groove just didnt help:p

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[Pappy]

400ex framed hybrid

[Pappy]

#13 sets up for the next corner

[Pappy]

I am not a big suzuki fan, but when done right they are right there with any other quad!

[Pappy]

Dont let the pink fool you.....fast just begins the description of this rider and that quad!

[Pappy]

Exiting turn 2 the quads flat hauled *** down the back straight

[Pappy]

It scared me...but she never lifted:p

[Pappy]

Its is just plain crazy to think how far quads have come in the last 20 years

[Pappy]

The 250R is still a potent package

[Pappy]

The new R is getting the job done

[Pappy]

#38 looked plenty fast

[Pappy]

If im not mistaken he finished 3rd in his class

[Pappy]

Randy Dinkens on the inside battles down the back straight with Amanda

[Pappy]

Randy suffered mechanical issues and was unable to compete:(

[Pappy]

If only KTM would step up and build a quad like Amanda's

[Pappy]

Side view of a killer quad and an excellent rider!

[Pappy]

dont look at me young man...cody is coming:devil:

[Pappy]

#4 was very smooth. he had a little more then we did and as we found out...TT = power:p it was a great race no matter who won.

[Pappy]

Cody finished 2nd overall in the main and first in his class. Good job CJ:macho

[Pappy]

Well, we had another great time at another N.Q.R.A. event as we have come to expect. Randy Dinkens and his crew put on a great event so if you can make it to one you wont be disappointed.

I have hundreds of more pictures and I will get alot of them posted soon.

[Dupontster]

I live like 10 minutes away if that and I missed it. That sucks. Looked like a good time though.

[Pappy]

911 was looking strong all day.

[Pappy]

#98 on his R

[Pappy]

I believe my ears will rimg forever after this race, it was loud but man did they sound good!

[Pappy]

The skies continued to get increasingly darker as the mid day approached

[Pappy]

The 400ex is still a potent competitor in the right hands

[Pappy]

Although the hybrid quads are damn nice, stock based machines have no trouble hanging with them.

[Pappy]

I could be wrong, but I believe Amanda's KTM is housed in a stock 250R chassis

[Pappy]

Several riders were so smooth my job came easy

[Pappy]

Once the riders got into a rythm it was time to change locations. They would hit the corner the same and each picture I took looked like the lap before

[Pappy]

I can tell you that the KTM powerplant had plent of "grunt"!

[Pappy]

Oh man...rain drops:(

[Pappy]

Not being knowledgable about TT tracks I didnt know what to expect when the first rain drops came down. The riders just kept hammering so I kept on shootin':p

[Pappy]

This rider looks up the straight as he pilots his quad around the last turn before a full throttle blast!

[Pappy]

It was also interesting to see the differences in set ups

[Pappy]

dayglo and a zilla....man does that bring memories back

[Pappy]

zilla or not, this yfz was wanting him for dinner:devil:

[Pappy]

i wouldnt want to be run down by these fellas:p

[Pappy]

One very clean R

[Pappy]

This white yfz looked awesome. everything was white:p

[Pappy]

My eye was always on the KTM. it seemed flawless

[Pappy]

another shot of the all white YFZ

[Pappy]

this little 90 ran and handled great. the rider was very smooth and deserved the win he got!

[Pappy]

300ex that flat hauled the mail!

[Pappy]

I didnt have to look far to find a quad sliding around a corner:p

[Pappy]

another angle of that 300

[Pappy]

yfz with the hammerdown:macho

[Pappy]

someone call 911:devil:

[Pappy]

out of the groove and you were done

[Pappy]

he didnt go all the way around but it wouldnt take much to lose positions if this happened

[Pappy]

anyone have a radar gun:devil:

[Pappy]

it was fun watching the quads hit the banked corners. i believe this rider is staying low because he is running knobbies

[Pappy]

exiting turn 2 wide open!

[Pappy]

sure looked like fun:D

[Pappy]

sometimes the perfect picture just happens:cool:

[Pappy]

you just got to love power:macho

[Pappy]

easy turbo:eek:

[Pappy]

Amanda hammering down the back straight

[Pappy]

Amanda setting up

[Pappy]

#24 slamming thru the course

[Pappy]

i thought the course was laid out pretty damn good!

[Pappy]

I really liked this white on white combo

[Pappy]

I am pretty sure this is Randy Dinkens on a borrowed quad

[Pappy]

Before the rain hit, a few heat races were able to be run

[Pappy]

and here they come!

[Pappy]

#28 boils the tires as he heads for the front straight

[Pappy]

and the hunt is on!

[Pappy]

hitting a corner too hard, this rider goes off course and looks for a safe way to re enter

[Pappy]

and #807 takes the win

[Pappy]

another heat takes off!

[Pappy]

a good run off this corner and its wide open for a long way:D

[Pappy]

#24 and #2 battle for the lead

[Pappy]

#2 won the battle

[Pappy]

#24 looks over just in time to see #211 taking the inside line

[Pappy]

#24 held the position but the battle was far from over

[Pappy]

#2 pulls hard down the short chute as #24 & #211 are bar to bar

[Pappy]

#2 had the win if she didnt make any mistakes

[Pappy]

#24 won the race to the turn

[Pappy]

it was a great heat to watch!

[Pappy]

#77 had his cannondale hookin' up

[Pappy]

after a few hours of rain, the track needed to be rolled in again. this lead to a few unlikely match races:eek:


the dodge won:blah:

[Pappy]

lets NOT throw a mudball at Pappy:grr: :blah:

[Pappy]

i am sad to say that Randy dinkens was hit with the mudball after making faces at the golfcart driver:devil:

[Pappy]

the old chevy was no match for the Kia sportage. :eek:

[Pappy]

Cody was begging for them to have the Main right then and there. he figured being used to riding XC this was going to be great!:D

[Pappy]

the track was ready for racing to resume in no time

[Pappy]

this 300 was getting it done!

[Pappy]

this 400 was a beast!

[Pappy]

the sun sets on another heat

[Pappy]

long live the big bore:p

[Pappy]

the zilla pulled the shee:devil:

[Pappy]

another class of mini's takes off!

[Pappy]

Cody #776 takes a run to the outside and gets the second position

[Pappy]

#3 battled cody good until they hit the big front straight

[Pappy]

it was dark before long and the lights would be turned on.

[Rrider4life8]

this is some awesome coverage! I wanna race TT now

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by Pappy
[B
This was also Cody's first TT expierence and he his HOOKED! [/B]


Now you can see why my family is so addicted!!!!!!:blah: Those are some sweet pics you took Pappy! Its great seeing some of my style of racing!!!.......WEll.Im not that fast..........:o :macho Keep up the TT Coverage!!!!

[LilMissHoleshot]

Those are some awesome pics buddy! Thanks for the KTM coverage. You are correct--the frame is a stock 88 250R frame. Keep up the awesome work!!!

[Pappy]

Originally posted by LilMissHoleshot
Those are some awesome pics buddy! Thanks for the KTM coverage. You are correct--the frame is a stock 88 250R frame. Keep up the awesome work!!!

you just keep giving me something to take pics of and ill keep clicking away!

it was nice meeting you!

[DW40]

Hey cool shots of the zilla, just wish you could have gotten a couple of shots of the 145 yfz in the knobby class when my buddy Dave took all the other riders to school on how to get your butt handed to you on a silver platter by an old guy. Hope to seeya at Elizabeth City.
#145 "Billy":devil:
TEAM 145

[Pappy]

Originally posted by DW40
Hey cool shots of the zilla, just wish you could have gotten a couple of shots of the 145 yfz in the knobby class when my buddy Dave took all the other riders to school on how to get your butt handed to you on a silver platter by an old guy. Hope to seeya at Elizabeth City.
#145 "Billy":devil:
TEAM 145

i probably do have a few of that quad, i will try and post more tonight!

[dopeyferree]

I only live about 45 minutes from budds creek. I was going to go up and give TT racing a try but I only have 22" holeshots on my raptor and didnt want to risk hurting myself because my atv is not set up right. I only have 1 more XC race left in the season after that I will try anything.

[Admin]

Awesome coverage Pappy!!!!:D

[Pappy]

who's the man Billy:devil:

[Pappy]

look at that concentration:devil:

[Pappy]

now thats a slammed scrambler!

[Pappy]

BAAAAAARRRRAAAAAPPPPPP:macho

[Pappy]

Amanda flying down the short chute

[Pappy]

Did i tell you that i can see your eyes when you guys go flying by:confused: :blah:

I dont mind as long as its not a guy that winks at me:grr:

[Pappy]

besides the 300ex, this Z impressed me the most i think

[Pappy]

Billy hitting the high speed banked turns

[Pappy]

i sure am glad my wife isnt as fast as her:p id never hear the end of it;)

[Pappy]

east coast atv should like these shots

[Pappy]

#1

[Pappy]

i still like this R:p

[Pappy]

mine will like that soon:o :p

[Pappy]

this was the only cdale there:(

[Pappy]

#211

[Pappy]

go ahead...roost him:devil:

[Pappy]

get'r done!

[Pappy]

My day should have ended at dark but i figured id try to get some shots under the lights

[Pappy]

rider #13

[Pappy]

entering the infield

[Pappy]

they arent the best but it will work

[Pappy]

#77

[Pappy]

maybe harlen should buy me a dedicated flash unit:devil:

[Pappy]

Heat start

[Pappy]

Tyler Dinkens

[Billy Keyes]

two billy's in the mud at one time and i geuss someone is gonna get roosted for some odd reason it just happened to be the guy with the headset on #145 ang the guy on the quad is #211 billy edwards. but you took some great shots I look forward to seeing you in georgia. Oh yeah The other guy that has the number 145 wants to know where is the race dog?:blah:

[Pappy]

who this guy:p

[Pappy]

ahhh race dog:macho

[diangelo#67]

dude what are you doin with my mothers dog!:devil:

[Billy Keyes]

that guy is dave white and the dog is his girlfriend, debbie's dog named Sacilia. I call her a spoiled mutt. That dog gets more attention from debbie then dave the boyfriend gets. For that matter she has even kicked him out of bed before so the dog can sleep in the bed.Now thats a s[poiled dog. But she goes to every race and is the team pet.I know that they will be glad that she is finally on the web site because they have been bothering me at work every so often tonight for me to check and see if she was on there yet so thanks because now i can get some work done seeing that i have to be here until 4 am. Oh yeah
YOUR WEBSITE ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Billy
Team 145

[quadstar]

Pappy,

This is some of your best work yet. Thank you so much for all the photos and coverage and I can speak for every rider there when I say thanks for the coverage and the memories. EXRiders.com is awesome!!!

Thanks,

Randy Dinkins

[Pappy]

Thank you Randy for putting on another great evernt. We had a blast.

Here is a shot of Tyler, he had me laughing all night. He is a great kid!

[Pappy]

And as a parent i'd like to express my thanks to you and your staff for taking excellent care of the kids. i wish more promotors had the forsight to see the value in giving the kids a chance to participate in these events!

here is Chase relaxing before the main. I bet he slept for 3 days when he got home!

[Pappy]

Chase gets a pre-race pep talk from his dad. One thing this sport does is draw the family together.

[RURacing]

Pappy how about them kooks on the golf cart???

[hill43]

let me tell you guys i have done all kinds of racing from GNC mx to GNCC XC and have one in both but when i started racing TT and flattrack there is no going back it is the best kind of ATV racing to ride and Watch you have a sat night show and the crowd can see the whole race if any of you will try tt racing you will see what i am talking about its the best i have 3 gnc st national champions over 6 years them i moved to so. cali and NO!!!! tt racing here but i am working hard trying to change this proublem

[wyndzer]

Originally posted by Pappy
These 2 riders hammerdown the front straight


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That's Glen Bailey from my neck of the woods, that is the TT YFZ in this Months issue of ATV sport.

[j joyner]

i think you did a great job on these pics. and covering the race its nice to see some one take notice on tt racing. i wish we could get this kind of attn. at our southern atva races. keep up the good work pappy

[MX Princess]

This was an awesome race...the promoters, staff and riders were all very welcoming and professional. It was great to experience a TT race. Normally I ride the motocross portion at Budds... so this was a little different... but alot of fun. Thanks for the great pictures Pappy!
--Taylor Ellis, #344 :D

[Pappy]

them golf cart guys had the most fun of all i think:D

[Pappy]

i do believe the golf car has the lead:eek:

[TT 400ex]

hey HILL43 where in so cal i race tt tulare is a great track we get well over 100 quads its a big cushion track they also have a money race with a raffle you can win 370 to 500 depending on how many riders enter if you like info let me know theres a race this sat.

[310ESR]

Hill - Tulare is a great track with some real fast quads. Knobby's or Hoosier's.

[hapychap]

Hey Pappy,

Don't you have pics of the riders on the podium? Would be nice to "meet" the people without their helmets or covered in mud or roost.

Good coverage and nice pictures. Anyone racing with the Rekluse auto clutch that you know of? If so how did they do and find the clutch?

[Pappy]

i left at midnight, which at that point most of the riders had already picked up thier plaques and were heading out.

[hapychap]

Originally posted by Pappy
i left at midnight, which at that point most of the riders had already picked up thier plaques and were heading out. [COLOR=skyblue][COLOR=skyblue][COLOR=skyblue]

Anyone running the Rekluse clutch?

[easman31]

Tulare is awesome. Thats all I can say........

[TT 400ex]

yea this guy drives 10 hours to get their so it must be awsome plus where he stays isnt to bad either

[Pappy]

Originally posted by hapychap
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Anyone running the Rekluse clutch?

none that were pointed out to me.

[p@iNn3ck]

Awesome work Pappy!

[racedraper]

how femilar are you with TT i am getting out off mx and want to go to TT . I did one this season and was a blast.what mods is needed and what are the restrictions. is it like nationals max 450cc. any info would be great
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