ATVriders.com hit's Breezewood Proving Grounds!

[Pappy]

Located in the foothills of south western Pennslyvania, Breezewood Proving Grounds (http://www.breezewoodprovinggrounds.com) was opened to the public for recreational ATV riding at all levels. Owner Dan Harris, a devoted ATV enthusiest, is doing his best to offer riders and family a place to gather and ride. The track is located on 50 acres and features 3 MX tracks, a small oval track and a kids track.

Camping is allowed, both primitive and there are cabins available for rent. One feature that is not overlooked here is showers! Riding all day and being able to shower off is welcomed by everyone!

Owner Dan Harris is a quad guy, so when I rolled in I expected to see quad tracks, and he did not disappoint! Here is Dan airing out a stock and piped 400ex!

[Pappy]

The main adult tracks are designed to offer riders of all abilities the chance to hone thier skills.

Dan explained..."I wanted jumps that anyone could do, but also wanted to design them so if a rider really wanted to go big he would have the chance"

Well, I am happy to say he succeeded. Most A level and Pro riders may find the jumps to tame, but even for that level, there is enough air to be had!

Dan airs out his 400ex over a 80 foot table!

[Pappy]

Riding my 450R, my brother headed out to gather his own opinion of the tracks.


Upon entering the facility, the first track on your left is all tabletops. There is enough challenge in them to keep most riders more then happy.

[Pappy]

There is always a good rythm to the layout, and on this track, only a few of the jumps were unable to be cleared by a handfull of riders. Ofcourse, just when you think you can't do it, along comes someone who shows you you can!

[Pappy]

District 7 A Class points leader, ATVrider.com member and all around good guy, pgregg85 was on hand today and wasted no time getting accustomed to his YFZ.

[Pappy]

There are not many tracks where you will find the owner joining in the fun, on the track and off! Dan's roots run deep in quad racing, and in hospitality.

[Pappy]

A YFZ rider chases down a bike over a tabletop. Dan's residence is in the background. Now thats living right! Trackside anyone?:D

[Pappy]

Everyone knows I am not a big air kind of guy, but was having a blast on this track. I only did not clear a few of the jumps, the rest had me smiling under my helmet, and a few UH OH's also:p


Improvements are never ending, with new jumps and layouts keeping returning riders facing new challenges.

[Pappy]

The second track, is full of enough doubles and tripples to keep any rider on his or her toe's!

There are 2 jumps in particuliar on this track that I really like. The pictured table is hit full throttle coming out of a nicely bermed corner sending the rider high into the air!

[Pappy]

The above pictured table, leads you right into what can be either a 30 foot step up, or if you hammer it, a 65 foot tripple that is actually one of the safest jumps I would consider ever doing. This jump has changed slightly since my first visit to this location, but it is for the better!

[Pappy]

My younger brother hits one of the many rolling doubles found on this track

[Pappy]

The kids track gets alot of use, with this facility being geared for family type fun. Children of all ages can tackle the track and parents have many places from which to keep an eye on the younger riders.

[Pappy]

More expierenced youth riders will find this track tame, however that is not entirely bad. Dan allows yout riders who can manage the larger tracks the oppertunity to do so when the track is cleared for them. Mechanical issues kept Cody Hill from attempting a beautiful 60 foot down hill jump today, but we will return!

[Pappy]

To wrap this up, I would like to thank Dan and his crew for making sure we were happy during our day of fun. This being Labor Day, they cooked an entire pig to serve to everyone for lunch! oh, your track doesnt do that, for FREE? Then maybe you should keep an eye on Breezewood Proving Grounds website for upcoming events;)

Dan told me that they will be also holding INDOOR pit bike races this fall, so if you are looking for a weekend of fun, dont hesitate to give this place a try!

[wppracing]

Here are some pictures I took on Saturday.

[wppracing]

Rental Cabin

[wppracing]

Sign in booth and track store

[wppracing]

Camping area

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Camping area next picture

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Camping area last picture

[ZeroLogic]

looks pretty cool you got any pics of were to ride?

[wppracing]

Entrance to main tracks

[wppracing]

Track 1st picture. You can see both tracks in the next 3 pictures

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Track pic #2

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Picture #3 Thats my white tent in the corner of the picture:D

[wppracing]

Your never to young to get air

[wppracing]

Oval track beside camping area

[wppracing]

Kids track- Very nice and safe. It has smooth turns and nice rolling jumps. A great place for the kids to ride.

[wppracing]

Another picture of the kids track

[ZeroLogic]

:eek2:

i really wish my dad had a trailor for our quads :(

[cdrookie]

what about price?
requirements? both person and machine.
do they have any water to hose down the track if it gets dusty? operating hours? does the tracks get rough and choppy fast? hardpack? what about safety? any flaggers or is visibility good enough to see incidents? food any good? convenience store/gas station near by?

i guess i could just go to their web site instead of asking all these questions.:ermm:

[Pappy]

Originally posted by cdrookie


i guess i could just go to their web site instead of asking all these questions.:ermm:

yep, thats why i included it in the opening sentence.

as far as the track conditions,
the tracks held up great today i thought, especially this being the 2nd day of high turn out. it got dusty as one would expect, but they came along with the water truck and it was ready to rip on again.

[wppracing]

And here is Dan keeping the dust down......

[wppracing]

Here is 2 pictures of me and my WppRacing 450R . Today was another perfect day for riding.

[wppracing]

Back table top jump

[Les Davis]

Great report Pappy. I've been there 2-3 times now and the hospitality is unbelievable. Dan and staff are well on there way to providing a great place to ride as well as a place to relax for a weekend. I was up for the grand opening weekend and there was events for the kids, a pig roast and other activities for everyone. I would recommend this place for anyone who enjoys riding!!!

[wppracing]

Anyone going this weekend? I will be there Saturday...

[Pappy]

there should be several riders there from our group. me and cody may show up if we can get this new mini together friday night for some test and tune.

[KH426]

WE WILL BE THERE ALL DAY SATERDAY :D

[JRDrider22]

where is this place if its close with in an hour and a half from me ill go soon. i need a place to ride this weekend.

[JRDrider22]

oh man nevermind its over 3 hours away. i wanted to see what was up at this track too

[Les Davis]

Me and about 6 others will be heading up on Sunday morning for a long day. Sounds like most of you guys are heading up Saturday though.

[Pappy]

Originally posted by KH426
WE WILL BE THERE ALL DAY SATERDAY :D

damn hick, its SATURDAY:devil: :blah:

[mxdad]

Can't make it this Saturday but Pappy & Kevin. Let me know if you guys plan any other trips out there and we will try to make it out. Pretty sad that I grew up with Dan and haven't made it out there yet.

Adam

[wppracing]

Stop by when you guys get there. I will have my company signs on my truck. I ride #36 450R

If you want you can take it for a ride and see the Pulse Charger with the Tork Tube and HH 13.75 Piston.

[cletusEX]

I'll be there. Look for the black 450r in a gray F-150. Later guys

[wppracing]

Just got back from a great day riding at Breezewood.
Nice to meet some new people from this site.

[RIDER11X]

I thought Crazy Honda was coming to join you guys? Did he show?:confused:

[Pappy]

Originally posted by RIDER11X
I thought Crazy Honda was coming to join you guys? Did he show?:confused:

not sure if he did or not, i told him to look up my bro if he went. we never made it, wrenched on the mini till 9 pm saturday night:p

[Kilabanshee]

How come I wasn't invited haha. That looks like a nice track. Maybe I'll give it a try sometime in October.

[Pappy]

its a real nice place. id like to get a atvriders.com ride there scheduled before winter sets in. anyone up for it?

i can get Dan to offer some things, they cook some good food and im sure getting the gate fee reduced wont be an issue.

[Crazy Honda]

Yea I was there with the black yfz my but hurts. It was a good time. And a nice day.

[Crazy Honda]

This fellow was ripping the track up fast and going big

[ESrider]

Pappy,

That sounds like a great place for a group ride, let us know if you are able to put something together.

[Pappy]

Originally posted by ESrider
Pappy,

That sounds like a great place for a group ride, let us know if you are able to put something together.

doing the ride with breezewood is the eas part. picking a weekend is the hard part

[TWISTED]

2nd week in Oct sounds GREAT to me!!! Just bring more of the rice stuff... My wife drew the line when she saw crawdads in the recipe!!!

[Pappy]

man, you guys need to "learn" yer women:devil:

the good part is that it looks like alot more members are riding there and the word is getting out about the track. i will see what the race schedule is looking like, im pretty sure there is a gncc the 2nd and 4th weekend of oct.

i can always cook up some grub, i only live an hour from there:p

[Kilabanshee]

Pappy your hot wings at Rausch were banging. I was really pissed when they were all gone!

[Pappy]

truthfully, i can do better:macho i had so much going on at the end i did not have time to finish some of the things the way i like. the wings should have spent about 5 minutes on the grill to cahr the skin and then the suace would have been reduced and more flavoring added for a true dipping sauce.

next ride....;)

[Crazy Honda]

Lets not be to quick on this ride I need time to get things put back together...lol P.S. Dont let rider11x ride your quad:eek2: Good news it looks like just the sub frame throttle and stem.:macho

[TWISTED]

Hell with a ride, let's go to Pappy's to eat!!!! Pigsickles, rice stuff, and deer meat.... HELL YEAH!!!!

[KH426]

How about oct.8 and 9, thats Breezewoods fall fest. Pappy's grub plus a pig roast:D

[TWISTED]

Sound's good to me!!!!

[Pappy]

we have a gncc on that saturday, but could easily come straight there from ohio and stay the night

[ninis470]

wow. that is an awsome park. we have nothing like that here in california. i'm jealous....:(

[mxdad]

We can't do the 8th/9th weekend either. What about the weekend after that, Oct 15th & 16th?

[hondaracer31]

I'll be there Oct. 14-16. Can't wait to get back on a track!

[Kilabanshee]

I'll try to make it there on the 16th.

[wppracing]

I will be there on Oct 1 and Oct 15 (saturdays) Be at the Ravens game on Sundays

[KH426]

The 15th and 16th sound good to me. I know a few others will be coming with me.

[cletusEX]

I might be able to make it the 16th. All depends on the weather and how many deer I have in the freezer by then.:devil:

[KH426]

Get a spot light and come on, Then we go ride LOL. By the way we take your truck :devil:

[cletusEX]

Originally posted by KH426
Get a spot light and come on, Then we go ride LOL. By the way we take your truck :devil:

I hear that is the Pa way, but I think I'll take a rain check! lol:p

[mxdad]

So did we settle on the 15th & 16th???

[hondaracer31]

Well, I'm taking my vacation then to go there.

[KH426]

Originally posted by mxdad
So did we settle on the 15th & 16th???


I think so, I am going to try to be there both days and would love to see a big turn out. I think it would be a blast!!

[TWISTED]

It figures.... I'm in a funeral, I mean wedding that weekend... Not fair!!!

[Pappy]

Originally posted by TWISTED
It figures.... I'm in a funeral, I mean wedding that weekend... Not fair!!!

JUST SAY NO:devil:

[Pappy]

BTW Twisted....you wanna bring your 06 to the house this saturday for some dyno testing:confused:

[TWISTED]

If they have a red one by Sat, we might make that trip!!!! Anything good to eat by chance?????

[Pappy]

im sure i could cook something that bleeds up for us to snack on:o

[TWISTED]

Do you have what you called me about in stock?

[cletusEX]

Anyone riding up there this weekend? I'm looking for a place to ride and liked the track. Also I liked how clean those mx tracks keep your bike (since you mxers are afraid of mud:eek: ) j/k guys!

[Pappy]

Originally posted by TWISTED
Do you have what you called me about in stock?

no, and i was mistaken about the info. they expect to have a unit out very soon for it, but due to the engine changes it will be a completely new system etc.


cletus, drag your sorry *** here saturday and eat some food, dyno the R and then go to breezewood..lol

[TWISTED]

If need be, can we get some color on that bad boy before delivery?

[cletusEX]

Originally posted by Pappy
cletus, drag your sorry *** here saturday and eat some food, dyno the R and then go to breezewood..lol

I might do that. I've been wanting to check the jetting and I can probably dig out some Sika steaks to bring also.:)

[Pappy]

Originally posted by TWISTED
If need be, can we get some color on that bad boy before delivery?

im sure we can manage that;)


and sika steaks would fit nicely on my grill:macho maybe a nice bon fire and a cooler full of beverages to wash them down. we gots the makings of a shin dig:devil:

[cletusEX]

Originally posted by Pappy
im sure we can manage that;)


and sika steaks would fit nicely on my grill:macho maybe a nice bon fire and a cooler full of beverages to wash them down. we gots the makings of a shin dig:devil:

Sounds like a plan. I'll be in touch.

[TWISTED]

I should know by Wed if mine will be in stock. They've got 2 in black, but too hard to keep clean. What's a sika????

[Pappy]

Originally posted by TWISTED
I should know by Wed if mine will be in stock. They've got 2 in black, but too hard to keep clean. What's a silka????

you know what they say:o

once you go black you never go back:devil:

[TWISTED]

I was born red, I guess I'll have to stay that way.

[cletusEX]

Originally posted by TWISTED
What's a sika????

Probably the sweetest tasting venison ever! Think little tasty elk.:p

[KH426]

Originally posted by TWISTED
It figures.... I'm in a funeral, I mean wedding that weekend... Not fair!!!

Funerals are on saturday you can ride on sunday:D

[cletusEX]

Originally posted by KH426
Funerals are on saturday you can ride on sunday:D

Kevin you gonna be there on Sunday? Maybe I'll bring my little tires and see if I can hang with you for a few laps.

[Pappy]

Originally posted by KH426
Funerals are on saturday you can ride on sunday:D

dont let him fool you all:o

i can hear his wife crack the whip from my house:devil:

[TWISTED]

Originally posted by Pappy
dont let him fool you all:o

i can hear his wife crack the whip from my house:devil:

You don't have to have real good ears to hear that from here do ya???

[mxdad]

We will be there at least one day but prob both the weekend of the 15th/16th. Pappy or anyone else going to bring any kids? My 8 year old will be with me on his Pred 90.

[KH426]

Originally posted by cletusEX
Kevin you gonna be there on Sunday? Maybe I'll bring my little tires and see if I can hang with you for a few laps.

I'm up for it, we can get a bunch from the H.P. party to go also:D And don't forget that light:devil:

[mxdad]

Should someone start a new thread on this ride so more people will see it?

[Pappy]

Originally posted by mxdad
We will be there at least one day but prob both the weekend of the 15th/16th. Pappy or anyone else going to bring any kids? My 8 year old will be with me on his Pred 90.

both my kids will be there

[mxdad]

Originally posted by Pappy
both my kids will be there

Great!!! Michael will be excited to see your boys again.

I talked (via email) to Dan yesterday and gave him a heads up that a bunch of us will be heading up that weekend.

[burkebrothers]

THERE ARE A LOT OF MINI RIDERS GOING OUT THERE THAT WEEKEND...WE HAVE ABOUT 6- 90 RIDERS AND A BUNCH OF SMALLER QUAD RIDERS AND A FEW OLDER KIDS ON 300.. AND A FEW DADS TOO ALL TOGETHER THERE WILL PROBALY BE ABOUT 15 TO 20 RIDERS IN OUR GROUP THAT WEEKEND... BREEZEWOOD ROCKS OUR KIDS LOVE IT THERE... AND THE PEOPLE WHO RUN IT ARE WONDERFUL .....THEY REALLY MAKE YOU FEEL AT HOME.... COULDN'T ASK FOR A BETTER WEEKEND THEN SPENDING TIME AT BREEZEWOOD............

[Pappy]

made a thread in the open forum

http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=183893

[Yfz450dan]

Any body going up there this saturday?

[Pappy]

Originally posted by Yfz450dan
Any body going up there this saturday?

most of the locals will be here at my place on saturday for the Mobile Dyno, then a bunch of them are hitting Breezewood on sunday

[Yfz450dan]

Hey pappy are you going to be able to get discounts up at breezewood for the group ride?

[Yfz450dan]

Also is anybody who is going up there for the group ride have a yoshi pipe and hmf? I would like to here what they sound like!Planning on getting one of those soon!:confused:

[wppracing]

I will be there on Saturday the 15th.
I also will have a Yoshimura TRC on my atv.

[Pappy]

Originally posted by Yfz450dan
Hey pappy are you going to be able to get discounts up at breezewood for the group ride?

im sure dan will do something for us;)

[KOG]

hey guys i live not even 5 mins away so yea i ahve been there a few times i even worked up there over the summer but i cant beleave that somany exriders ppl know bout this place and i just opend up not to long ago i didnt do any of the big jumps ill stick to the 45 foot table tops and doubles

[KH426]

Originally posted by KOG
hey guys i live not even 5 mins away so yea i ahve been there a few times i even worked up there over the summer but i cant beleave that somany exriders ppl know bout this place and i just opend up not to long ago i didnt do any of the big jumps ill stick to the 45 foot table tops and doubles


We support those who support us.:D

[wppracing]

I will be at the track on Saturday( if its not raining ) and will have a DB Meter. If anyone wants to check the sound level of there quad, let me know I will have my truck/trailer with my company sign on it.

[Xrider06]

i was there for the first time today but i was just watching with my friend. I cant wait til i get to ride there next spring. i think the fastest quad there that i saw was the guy on the stock 06 yfz. He jumped about everything there when i was watching him.

[diangelo#67]

I ended up going racing @tomahawk and broke my friggin sub-frame:mad: :cuss:

[wppracing]

Anyone going to Breezewood this weekend?
Talked to Dan yesterday and he said the track is in great shape and will get better each day.

[wppracing]

Its was alittle cold when I got there , but the day got warmer and the trck was what I think in the best shape ever. Perfect traction and no dust. We all know that DAN LOVES TO WATER the track. He never started it up. Today should be as good if not better.

Time to get ready and finish adjusting the front shock.

[deathman53]

anybody know if breezewood allows trikes? I'm getting conflicting info and they even show a pic of the 85/86 250r atc hitting a double, but on the phone they say they don't allow trikes???

[Les Davis]

I've seen an old tri-z running around up there one day but never saw it on the actual track itself. I would call Dan Harris and ask him directly. He's a straight shooter and will set you right. Good luck.

Pappy can we schedule another ride this spring or summer

I was unable to go to the last one due to a broken bone and ive heard nothing but good things about this place

[Yfz450dan]

So can we set up a new group ride for this year?
Sometime this spring or summer?

Hopefully this year we can get even more people to come!!!:D
What do you guys think.:confused:

[hondaracer31]

I'll be there July 4th. Can't miss the couch race!

[KH426]

There is a 4 or 5 of us going march 17 - 19 weather permitting

[05_KFX]

I'll be there all three days......

[Les Davis]

I'll be there opening weekend as well with atleast 3 friends for Saturday and Sunday as well.

05 KFX I see your from good ole Fredneck. Me and my buddies are from Frederick also, maybe we'll catch up with you there.

[jaspurx]

It`s about time again!

[Yfz450dan]

Anyone get the membership this year?
I got mine today!:D

[05_KFX]

Les Davis sounds good I will b up there all 3 days. I have not got a chance yet to change my settings, I now live in WV but I am nly 25 min. from Fred. and I still work there....

[cletusEX]

Anyone riding there this weekend (March 11th or 12th)? Trying to get some more time on the quad and can't find a race close enough.

[Pappy]

Nick, cody and I may ride up to get some seat time.

[cletusEX]

Originally posted by Pappy
Nick, cody and I may ride up to get some seat time.

Sweet I'm probably going to try and get up there Sat, maybe even drag my brother out and see if he still know how to ride a quad.:p

[Pappy]

haha ok, we will try and keep in touch to see whats up.

in any event, im not far from there so if you run into trouble give me a shout.

i actual rode a quad today:chinese:

[cletusEX]

Sounds good man. I saw those pics and you looked good riding that thing.:cool:

[Pappy]

sadly i believe my riding days are over, just a few laps and i could not stand up straight. my balance and equilibrium is shot now:(

[dan harris]

New uphill jump !

[Pappy]

WOW:huh :eek2:

[wvspeedfreak]

Does anyone know if the kids track is in good shape?I'm taking Austin up Sunday.

[Kilabanshee]

Yeah I'm really excited to try breezewoods out. Looks like an awesome place with a good set of jumps. That new jump is calling my name!:devil:

[Pappy]

Originally posted by wvspeedfreak
Does anyone know if the kids track is in good shape?I'm taking Austin up Sunday.

we may do that also, hope to see you there

[cletusEX]

My brother and I are heading up tomorrow. The weather looks to be awesom.

[Pappy]

screw it, maybe ill just go up and stay the weekend:D

[dan harris]

Kids track is in good shape, we just raked the rocks off. Next week I plan on doing lots of work on it before the pigroast.

[wvspeedfreak]

Sounds good.I'll see you guys there Sunday.

[dan harris]

Thanks to the 80 couple riders that showed up today to break in the new jumps ! It was a great time.

[Pappy]

Dan, we were loading up today when a buddy dropped off his ASV, I have 2 days to use it for free so I have to bail on coming up:mad:

WE WILL BE THERE NEXT WEEKEND SO GET READY! LOTS OF PEOPLE COMING!

[wppracing]

I will be at the track Saturday and Sunday. I hope to get the Elkas dialed in.

[Yfz450dan]

I will be up there Saturday!
Cant wate!:mad: :D

[dan harris]

You guys are gonna love the new jumps that have been popping up at the park. In addition to the New 65' Uphill jump and the filled in big double on the upper track, I just added a new 40' table top that is next to the new uphill jump giving you an option to go around the massive jump, after you land that you make the left hander and again you have the option of a 60' double with a big gully in the middle or a safer 40' double that is pretty safe for a double. On the upper track there is also a new 40' tabletop where the whoops were.

Tracks are in great shape, draining very well. The ground is hard pack, with no ruts or breaking bumps left over from all the riders last weekend.

This weekend is the spring opener celebration with a FREE PIG ROAST on SUNDAY ! Indoor Pitbike races Saturday Night.

I hope to ride with you all this weekend.

[Pappy]

whoohoo cant wait!

[cletusEX]

Maybe I'll have to come up Sat again. The track was in awesome shape last week. Got my brother back on the bike after a few month let off (that's always a little scare cause he tends to air it out, especially on his little bro's bike :D )

[wppracing]

I will be at Breezewood on Saturday and Sunday.
I will have my sound(DB) test meter with me. If you want to test the sound level of your exhaust please see me. I have a trailer with my logo on it and #36 on the quad.

see you tomorrow.

[mxdad]

wish we could make it up :(

[jt195]

id be there but my piggyback lt axis arent in yet:mad: ..but as soon as i get them im deff going to hit up the track..

[Pappy]

here is a link to this weekends fun

http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=219407

[Yfz450dan]

THis weekend fun!There was only like 10 people there today!Hole track to self!

[Yfz450dan]

This guy was clearing the new jump!

[Yfz450dan]

Some other Guy were ripping it up!

[Yfz450dan]

:D

[Yfz450dan]

:p

[Yfz450dan]

;)

[Yfz450dan]

:eek2: This guy is on atvrider just forgot his name:confused:

[Yfz450dan]

Over all it was a great day!

[Kilabanshee]

Thanks for sharing your pictures!

[Pappy]

Originally posted by Kilabanshee
Thanks for sharing your pictures!

tru-dat!


Dan, it looked like rain i reckon it skeert alot of folks away. warm weather will sonn be here so enjoy the light days at the track while you can!

[Kilabanshee]

I think my 450r part should be in sometime this comming Friday. I'll probably be at breezewoods breaking in the motor. If I'm there I'll make sure to get some good pictures.

[dan harris]

Hey yfz450 dan,

Glad you had a good time riding today, great pictures. I guess the cold temps and the weather men calling for rain kept everyone away today. Its suppose to be much warmer this coming weekend. I've got some changes planned for the upper track this week that I'm sure everyone will like.

[05_KFX]

Dan, Kevin and I (Casey) are planning on coming up every other Sat. for this summer weather permiting. Also we enjoyed the cabin the other weekend and that HOG was on it. All though the weather was cool we had a BLAST

[hondaracer31]

Originally posted by Yfz450dan
:eek2: This guy is on atvrider just forgot his name:confused:

That's me! I had a great time! Great to meet new friends.

Dan, as usual great job on the tracks. We just got home, only 3 hours and 15 minutes.

[Yfz450dan]

Yeah i think the calling for rain scared people away,but as soon as it gets warm the park is going to be packed this year!Breezewood is a Great place to ride.

[dan harris]

Barry,

it was great having you this weekend, looks like your buddy isn't the only one who was getting killer pictures of you hittin' all our jumps on they ol' faithfull EX !!!

Better weather is on the way, and your right yfz dan the park is going to be off the hook this summer. Our cabin rental is available this weekend if anyone is interested - its booked the next 5 weekends after that ?????

Hope to ride with everyone this weekend.

[Yfz450dan]

Hey dan,
Are you planing on making any new changes on the first track by the dining hall in the next week or so?

[dan harris]

Hey yfz450

Right now I'm working on some changes on the upper track that will take a couple days. After that I need to take my loader in for some major repairs so it may take a couple weeks before I make more changes. you'll like what I'm making right now on the upper track, theres a whole new "shakane" section.

Hope to see you here enjoying the great weather and riding this weekend.

ON A SCALE OF 1-10(10 BEING THE HIGHTEST) WAT WOULD YOU RATE ST.JOE STATE PARK OUT OF PARK HILLS,MO

[dan harris]

Pappy, Whats the latest on setting up an atvriders ride at the Park. I'm getting emails almost daily asking when is it?????


Give me a call so we can set it up. Spoke to Harlan at the Nat's he said to work it out with you. Hope to hear from you soon.

[Pappy]

Everyone seems to think end of April/Early May.

What dates work best for you?

[ballz2thewall]

What about the middle of May, second or third weekend? Whenever it is I will be there I will just have to make up my drill dates then!

[dan harris]

End of April sounds good if your thinking the weekend of the 22nd keep in mind the quad nationals are the following weekend ? Not sure if that would hurt the turnout?? The first weekend in May the 6th and 7th might be better - giving us more time to get the word out. Your Call Anytime in that area works for me and I can have the tracks hooked up for some awesome quad action. For atv riders I'll give a price break of one day for $30 and two days for $40. No charge for spectators that weekend. And if you still wanna do the cookin I'll provide a pig and cooker for a free lunch on sunday.

Pick a weekend and post it, then we'll get the word out and have the tracks and park ready. I'm really looking forward to having all the quads at my park.

[Pappy]

The first weekend in May sounds fine with me.


Ok folks...it's on:macho

BPG RIDE THREAD (http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&postid=2202514#post2202514)

[ballz2thewall]

Dan, did you still want me to provide the pig? If you do I will call the butcher to get it preped a day or two before!

[dan harris]

Yes that would be awesome, email me at breezewoodprovinggrounds@yahoo.com and send your phone number so we can hash out the details of getting it here, keeping it cold etc...

[Pappy]

and please post the dressed weight of that hog please:p

[ballz2thewall]

Here's the deal, it's at my father in-laws place, which isn't far from BPG. The last time I talked to him which was around the end of March he said that the hog was around 175 and by the end of april it should be between 200 and 225. Which he said it would feed 100+ people easily. He's the farmer so I will take his word for it!

[MOS300ex]

Wow this place sounds awesome! And its not far from me at all. I live right between Hagerstown and Frederick, so its not a long drive at all. Ive been to breezewood a thousand times too. I actually saw a bunch of flyers for this place in Dutrow's Honda down in Frederick when I was in there gettin new rear tires. Im definatley goin to have to check this place out!

[Pappy]

we are having a big ride there this weekend, you should try and make it up

[dan harris]

I've been working hard making sure the track is ready for this weekend. We had 6 tri-axle dump truck loads of mulch brought in today and expect 10 more tomorrow.

[dan harris]

I really appreciate all the quad riders who have been here. Every weekend we are seeing more and more quads. Thank you for your support, I hope everyone makes it out this weekend to enjoy the park and pig roast on Sunday.

[dan harris]

Pappy its a good thing you took my bike for that awesome rebuild. Not just cause the bike was falling apart, but even with my shoulder not totally healed, theres no way I would of been able to resist riding this fresh mulch.

[Pappy]

You dont think I thought of your shoulder when we took your quad away:o heal up chump, you dont win races hurtin:devil: :blah:

[450Racer]

hey guys. i don't mean to cut into anyone's thread but i have a few pics i'd like to share. the past 2 weekends i've been down here and i think the tracks are awesome! it's really fun and makes you faster. well, here's some pics...

[450Racer]

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[450Racer]

i wish i hadn't zoomed in so much on these pics so you could see the layout but there are plenty of other great pics of the layout on here.

[450Racer]

last one...well everyone. hope to see you there Sunday! i'll be there for sure.

[dan harris]

Great pics 450racer. It didn't take you long to dial the tracks in. Looking forward to riding with you this weekend.

[Blackkawi400]

I'll be heading up there this Friday night, anyone else going??

I've never been, but I've heard nothing but good things.

[cdaleman440]

all i would like to say is WOW i was there last monday on my red cannondale and that whole place is awlsome every one was so nice they werent jerks like at other tracks i have been to so now my old man is going to rent a cabbin soon and have a awlsome riding weekend thanks for making such a great palce to ride my buddy has pics i will post them when he gets them to me

[Yfz450dan]

Went ridin today.Kinda muddy but still was a blast!

[Yfz450dan]

cool pic

[Yfz450dan]

:eek2: this guy is a real great rider!

[Yfz450dan]

:eek2:

[Yfz450dan]

First

[Yfz450dan]

Second! Crash! This guy broke his a-arm when he nose dived big time!He rolled a few times!:eek2:

[Yfz450dan]

Dan keeping the track in great shape!Pumping some water out.:D

[Yfz450dan]

More fun!:D

[Yfz450dan]

:cool:

[Yfz450dan]

Even thought it was a little wet it was FUN!

[Yfz450dan]

My bike is some where in that water?:confused:

[Yfz450dan]

cool pic2

[Yfz450dan]

THats about it! IT was FUN!

[JRP]

nice pics yfzdan, what track were those pics on?

[Yfz450dan]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by JRP
nice pics yfzdan, what track were those pics on? [/QUO


The beginer track!ANd one is from the expert track!

[Blackkawi400]

Gee thanks, I was hoping no one saw that!! :D

Yep, I'm the guy that wrecked.

My 400 is down with motor problems, so I thought I would take the wife's V out on the track. I've never ridden it on a track, but I can say this. It DAMN sure doesn't fly like a sport bike!! That puppy is VERY front heavy!

Either way, I overshot the back jump on the kiddie track and you can see the damage below. I feel pretty stupid that it happened within 5 minutes of riding and it was on the kids track no less!!!

Oh well, thanks to good friends, I was able to ride the rest of the day on borrowed seats and I still had a good time!! I have some minor aches, but I'm not too bad!!

I'm glad you got pictures of it in the ditch. I didn't take any. Did you get anyone else in my crew??

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e87/alexamaraye/overall.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e87/alexamaraye/Frame1.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e87/alexamaraye/UpperA-arm.jpg

[Yfz450dan]

Originally posted by Blackkawi400
Gee thanks, I was hoping no one saw that!! :D

Yep, I'm the guy that wrecked.

My 400 is down with motor problems, so I thought I would take the wife's V out on the track. I've never ridden it on a track, but I can say this. It DAMN sure doesn't fly like a sport bike!! That puppy is VERY front heavy!

Either way, I overshot the back jump on the kiddie track and you can see the damage below. I feel pretty stupid that it happened within 5 minutes of riding and it was on the kids track no less!!!

Oh well, thanks to good friends, I was able to ride the rest of the day on borrowed seats and I still had a good time!! I have some minor aches, but I'm not too bad!!

I'm glad you got pictures of it in the ditch. I didn't take any. Did you get anyone else in my crew??

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e87/alexamaraye/overall.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e87/alexamaraye/Frame1.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e87/alexamaraye/UpperA-arm.jpg
I think i got some. Not shure if they were with?

[Yfz450dan]

:D

[Yfz450dan]

:)

[Yfz450dan]

;)

[Yfz450dan]

:cool:

[Blackkawi400]

Hey thanks alot!!

I'll pass those along!!

[z26beretta]

This place not only has the best quad track in pa the hospitality is one of a kind.
Even when they lost hot water in the shower house they let us take a shower in the rental cabin!!

They even helped a guy in need of a trailer repair on Friday night his bearing blew on the way to the track.
Will just call this guy no maintance. Well they got the trailer to the track!!!
By Sunday the trailer was fixed some one at the track fixed it. not sure if it was the owner or one of his track guys, but that is true service.
Thank you!!!

Thanks for the hot showers and great breakfast your staff is one of a kind I will camp again!!!

[Blackkawi400]

Originally posted by Yfz450dan
I think i got some. Not shure if they were with?

This guy was with ^^ :D

There was alot of us. I think the ones you posted were the young boys of our yfz friend.

That yellow Z isn't Z26Beretta though. That one wasn't with us.

Thanks alot though for the pictures!!


OH, and thanks alot for checking on a downed rider!! Luckily I was okay.

[z26beretta]

the last pic is of shawn on his z rockin

[Blackkawi400]

AHHH.... :D

[z26beretta]

Originally posted by Yfz450dan
First


i like this pic not only was the kfx still in one peace you can see are wild camp site

[z26beretta]

we are planing to go up sunday and ride all day anyone else up for it.

[tomcannon12]

when is the next big gathering at proving grounds, I live nearby and go whenever possible. I absolutely love it. Id love to see a bunch of quad guys there in the same day.

[dan harris]

Labor Day Weekend: Saturday timed laps on the MX track with T-shirt give aways, Riding Games and MUD BOG COMPETITION.

Saturday Night Kids and Adult Pit Bike Racing Under the Lights, Also racing Kids Quads up to 300cc 4 strokes /200cc 2 strokes.

Sunday: Free Pig Roast and Hay Rides.

Great riding all weekend long. This will be a great weekend to camp and hang out for 2 or 3 days of riding and socializing with other riders.

Theres always plenty of quad riders at the proving grounds!!!!

[noissesboyobyal]

hey dan.... how is it living like that? i would love to be in your position, sleeping eating and drinking right beside your own atv track, and you get paid for it. its people like you that keep our sport strong, and dont only build it for others, but gets out there and has a blast too. i will be up there one time, i have to get alittle better first because i want to do some of the bigger ones, i went to rausch creek down over in pa, it was nice but the jumps are really small and they dont let the atvs on the expert track anymore. well... all i can say is thanks dan and i hope i get to ride with you one day at your track. i have a 1987 stock framed 250r wich rips, i didn't think that it was what everyone else says it is, but it is. thanks -jay just turned 15

[dan harris]

Jay, were looking forward to having you out to the park. Don't feel like you gotta wait 'till you can jump bigger. You'll get plenty of practice here, we've got a jump for everybody. After a weekend of riding here your jumping will have improved plenty.

[burkebrothers]

Hey Dan were you taking lessons from Austin and Anthony ???

Marty and the boys are headed out to see you this weekend maybe you and Ant can try some new tricks....

See ya soon

Burke Brothers Racing

[jcdixon]

wher is it located

[yfz450foxracing]

well there are some great trails up in dulth mn and in wis they have like 30,000 miles of trails i ride there alot when i am not racing so ya well if you like to snowmobile and all it a good place well get back to me if ya wnat to chat

[dan harris]

This is our 2007 Schedule of events, Make sure you check out Memorial Weekend. I am going to light up the big track and have a night race for everyone - No Ama Cards, No District Cards - No memberships - Just sign up and race -- At Night!!

[Pappy]

Originally posted by dan harris
I am going to light up the big track and have a night race for everyone - No Ama Cards, No District Cards - No memberships - Just sign up and race -- At Night!!

Outlaw racing:devil: Got DAMN RIGHT!!!!

[quadking224]

well be there....koz got his 35000 turbo disel so we can make the trip without loosing a small fortune in gas...gonna be there next weekend dont kno what day yet..

[WickedQuad]

Originally posted by dan harris
Jay, were looking forward to having you out to the park. Don't feel like you gotta wait 'till you can jump bigger. You'll get plenty of practice here, we've got a jump for everybody. After a weekend of riding here your jumping will have improved plenty.

Not for nothing but how do you keep your shirt tucked in your pants doing that??

If I tried that my pants would probably split wide open :devil:

[05Z400rdr]

Originally posted by dan harris
Don't feel like you gotta wait 'till you can jump bigger. You'll get plenty of practice here, we've got a jump for everybody. After a weekend of riding here your jumping will have improved plenty.

You sure got that right!!! I know mine deffinately did already and I was only there 2 or 3 times so far..!!


Landon

*i can't wait to come up again!...and again and again and again!...Dan..me and a bunch of friends might be coming up May 12-13 :D :cool: :macho

[JForestZ34]

Just wondering, I haven't seen an answer to my question. I'm going to breezewood the weekend after july 4th. I know they have grills there when you rent the cabin, my question is it a propane grill or charcoal..


James

[hondaracer31]

I don't know about the big cabin but I know the other cabin does not have a grill.

[dan harris]

Actually there is a grill at the big cabin and the rustic cabin. You will need to bring charcoal and lighter fluid. The grills aren't the best - they get alotta use. Some people like to bring their own gas grills? Looking forward to having your group.

They call for great weather this weekend the 9th and 10th of June (temps in the 70's) - Hope to see everyone here.

[WickedQuad]

Campground BBQ

Fire Ring in the dirt

Large grill cover

Charcoal

Damn good food ;)

[charlie211]

In Quads We Trust... :)

[UNBROKEN]

hey guys i was wondring if breezewood is good for just trail riding i have a stock 03 400ex suspention wise, and dont think it will work well on the track im also `150 pounds. so are the trails good i like riding through mud water etc, thanks

[dan harris]

Unbroken,

Glad your interested in visiting the Proving Grounds. I don't think it would be worth the trip if you were just going to trail ride. Our trail is in the 3 to 4 mile range which isn't very long. If your coming to just trail ride I think you'd be bored after several laps.

Our motocross tracks are very beginner friendly and your stock 400ex shocks will work fine as long as your not going for the big jumps and coming up short.

[UNBROKEN]

ight dan man thanks ill be up there on the weeked of april 24th , hope i dont break nothin, lol

[charlie211]

Breezewood Proving Grounds is well worth the trip and the more days you stay the cheaper it gets. There is a hotel roughly 10 miles away if you don't want to camp out which you can too! They have rocks set up for your pyro pleasure.

The trails are fun, but you will go through them rather quickly. However they also have some good technicality and will prepare you for the track. I rode their all day one time last year and was a little nervous at first, but the people are friendly and are more than willing to give you pointers. I suggest strolling through the frist lap at 75% then tear up the second lap! The table tops will aid in the learning process, just whatch out for the Water Jump and stay to the left.

It was good times when I was there and I only wiped out once... Guess where... That's right on the kiddy track off all places! :)

[UNBROKEN]

wuts the water jump ? do u have pics? and u have a z400 wich is much better than my 400ex with stock suspention :(

[hondaracer31]

All of the bigger jumps have easy options around them, and a 400ex with stock suspension is still better than some of the quads I've seen riding there and having FUN!

[UNBROKEN]

Originally posted by hondaracer31
All of the bigger jumps have easy options around them, and a 400ex with stock suspension is still better than some of the quads I've seen riding there and having FUN!

yea i guess ure rite cuz my cousin has one of those pep boyz CHINK baja 250 sport 4 wheeler and it sux i can even do a donut on it lol

[charlie211]

The water jump is just that... A 12'? approach with a 12'? gullly of water and a 12'? landing. Something like that. Oh and I heard they are reversing the track so it could be left or right to get around it. There will be a colorful tempting sign with an arrow that will direct you. Don't be fooled, this jump has got ballz and if you don't hit it right, you will bite the dust or at the leat bust your nutz! Ha... Goodtimes at the Proving Grounds!

On another note, these tracks are dynamic and prone to change. It is possible the water jump might not even be there or it is entirely possible that a bigger meaner one is in its place. Just Breeze through the first lap and you will get the jist of things...

Take a note of how you feel when you first start riding there and then when you are ready to leave. If a big cheesy smile pops up, you have just been proven... :)

[hondaracer31]

The tracks are not going to be reversed. It takes WAY too much work to do that. At least not this year, from what Dan told me...

Just come out and ride. You will love it!:D :D

[UNBROKEN]

ik ill be there in a few weeks, hopefully with my 400ex. i cant wait, the only thing im paying for is 2 gallons cam2 110 octane and the 3 gallons of pump gas, thank god for parents lol

[dan harris]

Yes the water jump is still here, there is an option line around it. The water jump is about 40'.

Not planning to turn the tracks around this year. Just made some killer changes and improvements to all three tracks getting them ready for the spring fling.

Cabins are a bargain - maybe you miss understood the price. The $120 per person includes your riding fees and the cabin for 3 days of riding. Some tracks charge as much as $60 for one day of riding. Here you can stay in the cabin and ride for 3 days for $120.