"unofficial" 12 Hours of America Roll Call!!

[jlhughes750]

whos racing, lets hear it!!!!!!!!!!!!

the countdown has begun....just over 3 weeks to go!!!!!

Cmon lets get this thread going....this is the 12 Hours of America, the biggest ATV event in the country!!!!!

I want to know your team, class and what your riding....also throw in some of the history of the team and maybe a few of the ups and downs that your goin through to get things together for the biggest ATV event of the year!!!!!!!!!!:)

I'll let y'all get a few post in and then I 'll fill u in on my crazy mess!!!!:confused:

later, J.Hughes#750

[Shawn H]

Freek Racing
Expert Utility

Jason White=2YRS in top 5 Utility modified GNCC....

Jerry Costello= 2004 Mn state champ,6hrs of Wi overall winner...

Shawn Hohneke=2005 Mn state champ, 6hrs of Wi overall winner, 2004 IATVHSS B-class champ,2004 12hrs B-class championship team...

No real problems yet, Everything going as planned,Keeping the quad together will be our biggest issue @ the 12hrs.

Coming from a Sport Quad I really like the Brute force its going to be a blast!

[Meek]

I will be there showing Bradley300 how to finish a race

[bradley300]

Originally posted by Meek
I will be there showing Bradley300 how to finish a race

he'll be there with me on my quad!

[jlhughes750]

!;)

[300exHILLER]

I want to go. But have no teammate. Can I run it on my own?

[QuadRacer041]

NJTINT.com
30+ class


Lou Russo(QuadRacer041)
B class racer in both mx and xc

Ken Campbell(Racer101)
A class racer in both mx and xc

John Pierson
Gnc pro and pro am class

We're gonna be do this race OLD school on Arens frame 250r
set up for xc riding

No real problems here either the bike is already setup and ready pretty much.We have are lights already mounted and tested.
Biggest problem for me is going to be riding with a thumb throttle.Im used to the twist.

IM just hoping for NO RAIN, the 6 hour at rausch was a mess.

Good luck to everyone.

[jlhughes750]

Team: ATVRiders.com #750

sponsors helping for this event:Powerline ATV, Scott Powersports ATVRiders.com,ReActive Suspension,Sheetz Rental,Harcore ATV.

ATV: 250R!!:)

Riders:
Dan Ketterer, Quakertown Pa. 15year veteran of the District 6 Harescramble series.. Class winner at the infamous "Blackwater 100". former GNCC Pro Production racer. 2nd.place finisher of the 6 hours at Rausch..2005

Jason Hughes (me)..Barto Pa. 2004 3rd overall D6 Harescramble series. 1999 D6 series Champion, 1995 D6 series Champion. 2 place finisher of the 6 hours of Rausch 2005

Class: 30 plus/Vet class

[Derno24]

Jay you guys are two manning it? Should be a fun race!

[jlhughes750]

Originally posted by Derno24
Jay you guys are two manning it? Should be a fun race!



Did it last year!!!!..........only this year we will be able to plan ahead..............

Our regular teammate bailed on us.........our go to guy already had plans with another team.....

I think our mechanic guy may run with us???? :rolleyes: he really really really old!!! but fast!:devil:

[Derno24]

RAB OFFroad/ C&D Racing

Ron Dernoski
Chad Kirby
Randy Brandt

Riding a Cannodale. Yep that is right! We are going to make it finish the race!

Going against Jay in the 30+ class!

Oh I forgot to add we won GA and finished 4th at PA. We won Rausch Last year and finished 4th at the 12 hr last year.

Jay we are gonna have some fun this time around!

[jlhughes750]

Originally posted by Derno24


Jay we are gonna have some fun this time around!


it was fun last time!!!!!:D

[QuadRacer041]

anyone know what the rules are as far as # plates?what color backround and #'s for what classes.

[jlhughes750]

number plate is needed for frt and rear

not sure of the colors but UpDog will be there with everything we need, backgrounds and #'s

check out the site?? maybe its on there

[Derno24]

+30 is black backgrounds!

[prepracing]

where's the location of this race:confused:

[jgfarmsracer]

PA. Roush Creek

[jlhughes750]

Tremont Pa. Rausch Creek MX park

I81 to rt. 209.......its right off the exit!!;)

dust or mud??????whats it gonna be!!!!!!!

last time it was mud at Rausch!!! check out our tape job....nascar style!

[red2004 TRX450R]

is there a sight where i can get info for this race!!!

[jlhughes750]

www.12hoursofamerica.com

that links not working so go to the scene!

********.com

[jlhughes750]

keep em coming!!!!!!!!!:D:D

[jgfarmsracer]

team ARS/FX #19 A class

We Won the 6hrs of Texas

Jason Gudde; 5 years racing xc, 03 worcs open B champ , Iowa series racer, Has ran all 3 12hrs

Jerome Rewerts; Iowa series racer, Has ran all 3 12hrs

Ryan Jimenez; Iowa series racer, Owner of Horung Cycles, Has ran all 3 12hrs

[kc 300EX]

Hazardous Racing

Casey Botbyl
Greg Botbyl
Butch Pinand

04' 450R

[jlhughes750]

gettin closer!!

[QuadRacer041]

some people need to learn how to read:rolleyes:

[cdrookie]

it's official: i'm racing.

just recieved an offer for a factory ride aboard a pimp 450R!

or

TEAM CHEAP SUZUKI-
racing my newly aquired 1986 suzuki lt250R quadracer!
truely old school. between NJTINT, Powerline, and myself, we might make the Vet class stand for Vet machines instead of +30 riders!

[jlhughes750]

save the ring dinger and go for the factory ride.............its not so much a factory......more like an old barn!!:rolleyes: ...........but it's a pretty sweet deal!!!! test session this sat. afternoon!!

[bradley300]

Originally posted by cdrookie
it's official: i'm racing.

just recieved an offer for a factory ride aboard a pimp 450R!

or

TEAM CHEAP SUZUKI-
racing my newly aquired 1986 suzuki lt250R quadracer!
truely old school. between NJTINT, Powerline, and myself, we might make the Vet class stand for Vet machines instead of +30 riders!

bring the ring ding! we need more! i'll be there on a blaster

[jlhughes750]

Originally posted by bradley300
bring the ring ding! we need more! i'll be there on a blaster

we got the ring ding covered!!!!!!!

[cdrookie]

Originally posted by bradley300
bring the ring ding! we need more! i'll be there on a blaster


it'll look bad when suzukis top of the line race quad, for 1986, gets beat by a blaster:( i still have a few days to squeeze a pony or two more out of it though. :)

what time and where's the test session at J? i'll be there! we also might be heading up to treverton/shamokin next weekend for some test and tune.

[CTmxyfz]

as far as i know right now, im pit bish for a girl's class. the girlfriend is pulling me out there even though i don't want to go because i want to race. Anyone need a Amateur MX rider for a team at all? If not, im pitting for the women i guess. still bummed...


Team includes the top 3 woman riders in NEATV:
Amy Thompson#1
Jen Wood#3
Lindsey Bennet#2

Racing the industry class
As far as a name,... i have no idea of one.



I just want to really race... anyone need a third rider?

[jlhughes750]

2 weeks left!!!!!!!!

[cdrookie]

are we preregistered?

[jlhughes750]

56 teams so far!!

[bradley300]

Originally posted by CTmxyfz
as far as i know right now, im pit bish for a girl's class. the girlfriend is pulling me out there even though i don't want to go because i want to race. Anyone need a Amateur MX rider for a team at all? If not, im pitting for the women i guess. still bummed...


Team includes the top 3 woman riders in NEATV:
Amy Thompson#1
Jen Wood#3
Lindsey Bennet#2

Racing the industry class
As far as a name,... i have no idea of one.



I just want to really race... anyone need a third rider?

check your pm's

[CTmxyfz]

Check your Pms:D

[reichart90]

the race is the last sunday of this month right? do they open it up for practice saturday, the day before? i assume the course is a different, longer layout then the intermediate atv course they have. i kinda wanted to go riding there that weekend (saturday). i'll go down to watch on sunday perhaps.

[tprender]

The race is on Sat. There is no pratice the days before.
From what I understand there will be a live web broadcast of the event. That means that you can get it right as it happens. They did this last year and again at the 6 hr race this year at Rausch Creek.

[jlhughes750]

yes its a saturday race and it starts at 8am!!!!

Harlen and I will try to hook up with someone at home for live updates!!!!

anyone wanna give me their cell # so I can call from the track with updates??????;)

[jlhughes750]

4 DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!

everyone gots their lights dialed in!!!!:devil:

[Rico]

Originally posted by jlhughes750
4 DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!

everyone gots their lights dialed in!!!!:devil:

I have my bud lights, keystone lights and miller lights ready to roll.....:devil:

[jlhughes750]

Yuengling??????:devil:

[Derno24]

Originally posted by jlhughes750
Yuengling??????:devil:

Yuengling Light! I am going with the theme!

[lancems007]

I saw you guys had a bad link earlier in the post. The official site is www.12hoursofatvamerica.com

Go to Atv scene (www.********.com) to see the big suprise, if you can't make the trip.


We're racing the Utility Expert (Tractor) Class

Lance Schwartz
Davi Porzi
George Richards

[Rico]

Originally posted by jlhughes750
Yuengling??????:devil:

You've owed me some for about 3 years now so with interest tacked on you owe me about 16 beers total I think.....:D

See you at the track bro....:cool:

[QuadRacer041]

post some pics of the bikes you will be running.

[QuadRacer041]

Originally posted by Rico
You've owed me some for about 3 years now so with interest tacked on you owe me about 16 beers total I think.....:D

See you at the track bro....:cool:


you racin or just a pit biatch

[kc 300EX]

same as the 6 hour bouy

[jgfarmsracer]

team ars/fx

[jgfarmsracer]

more

[XCrider876]

Hey ... im blake kramer, and i run open b in the nationals and i need 2 decent b riders for the 12 hour. Once again i waited till the last minute and now i am rushing around trying to find some people. So if anyone is seriously interested or knows someone who might be ... please let me know ... thanks
bk

[CTmxyfz]

Im transforming my MX416ex into the 12 hour 416ex! I have a ton of work to do with 1 day and friday to work on it(im working my job) but i should be transforming it quite a bit. PRM bumper, razr 2s instead of MXs.. stock swinger back on with swinger skid plate, full plastic with gabriel racing(they are sponsoring us) instead of my cut MX plastic, and hopefully the stock lights and trail tech lights. Might be using ohlins front shocks valved for XC in place of my front axis. We are going to be trying the B-class.:cool:


Gabriel Racing in the B-class

[Racinaki]

FD Racing #151

Jarrod Sheets
Kevin Wehde
Jason Mickelson

We wish the race was back in Iowa, but will be there to support the event regardless riding a 7something Prairie. Thanks to C&D Racing for hours and hours of race prep!

I am single handedly trying to convert C&D over from Hondas. So far, unsuccessful! Actually, I am not sure that I was even supposed to mention their name. Sorry guys!!!

Jason

[Derno24]

Originally posted by Racinaki
I am single handedly trying to convert C&D over from Hondas. So far, unsuccessful! Actually, I am not sure that I was even supposed to mention their name. Sorry guys!!!

Jason

Jason,

Mention there names as much as possible they deserve it. They were key in helping us last year. Colby knows his stuff and is very good at quick pits.

I seriously doubt you could convert them though as they seem to have honda emblems in their blood.

Hopefully we will all pit near one another and I'll get the chance to meet the people who stole our pit crew.:D

Derno!!

[Rico]

Originally posted by QuadRacer041
you racin or just a pit biatch

I'll be there doing Race coverage for the "other site" and robbing JHughes cooler when he's on the track... :devil:

[QuadRacer041]

Originally posted by Rico
I'll be there doing Race coverage for the "other site" and robbing JHughes cooler when he's on the track... :devil:


c yea there

[bradley300]

team snyder motorsports.mxblasters.com

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a308/bradley300/fourwheeler/brad010.jpg

[jlhughes750]

thats one mean lookin blaster!!!!!!!

[bradley300]

thanks! you should hear it, it sounds real mean too, and runs better than you think!

[Shawn H]

Jason White called me this morning said there was 5" of snow just east of Pittsburgh :D

[bradley300]

i cant wait!

[CTmxyfz]

Lou, what team and class you running? Team Gabriel Racing Custom ATVs #388 is approved for the B-class! I can't wait, although i think my bike is going to take a severe beating. Oh well, she'll hold as she has been!




Look foward to seeing alot of you guys there. What color number plates are needed for the B-class? Transformation has begun from MX to XC bike.

[lancems007]

The weather report looks favorable for Saturday. Looks like sunny and in the 60's, although we have a winter storm watch right now in Central Pa with snow warnings in the higher elevations.

Rt 80 coming east in the Snow Shoe, Clearfield, area looks like it will be scary. It's the highest place on 80 east of the Mississippi, so the weather goes south pretty quickly!

However, Saturday should be a beautiful day in Central Pennsylvania!

[bradley300]

Originally posted by CTmxyfz
Lou, what team and class you running? Team Gabriel Racing Custom ATVs #388 is approved for the B-class! I can't wait, although i think my bike is going to take a severe beating. Oh well, she'll hold as she has been!




Look foward to seeing alot of you guys there. What color number plates are needed for the B-class? Transformation has begun from MX to XC bike.

white back grounds, black numbers.

[QuadRacer041]

Originally posted by CTmxyfz
Lou, what team and class you running? Team Gabriel Racing Custom ATVs #388 is approved for the B-class! I can't wait, although i think my bike is going to take a severe beating. Oh well, she'll hold as she has been!




Look foward to seeing alot of you guys there. What color number plates are needed for the B-class? Transformation has begun from MX to XC bike.



we are team NJTINT.com #101 running the 30+ class on an R, 250r that is........:eek2:

[CTmxyfz]

Originally posted by QuadRacer041
we are team NJTINT.com #101 running the 30+ class on an R, 250r that is........:eek2:


I can't wait. It should be fun! I just hope it isn't like the 6 hours was!:eek: :(

[QuadRacer041]

Originally posted by CTmxyfz
I can't wait. It should be fun! I just hope it isn't like the 6 hours was!:eek: :(


yea god forbid that would really suck, lol

[jgfarmsracer]

weather looks real good for IOWA !!!!!!!!!!!!

[CTmxyfz]

Originally posted by QuadRacer041
yea god forbid that would really suck, lol


hell ya it would. I can't turn any wrenches still because of my "badly" sprained wrist. Doctor is smoking crack, its broken and i know it... i have to also work tonight, thursday and have a call IN wednesday. Ill be working down to the wire friday. I can feel it. Ill wrench in the trailer on the way if i have to but ill be ready.:macho

[joedirt]

Too bad the racers turnout for Pennsylvania will be double that of Iowa:rolleyes:

[cdrookie]

it's rained since last night, steady all day. suppose to clear up tomorrow afternoon till friday. saturday is still too far off for an accurate weather forcast IMO. i'm sure the Rausch Creek crew will do their best to have the track as good as it can get. there was no hope for it at the 6hr but with a couple nice days they can drain and fill all the nasty sections.


can we test ride that blaster bradley???????:eek2:

[QuadRacer041]

Originally posted by cdrookie
it's rained since last night, steady all day. suppose to clear up tomorrow afternoon till friday. saturday is still too far off for an accurate weather forcast IMO. i'm sure the Rausch Creek crew will do their best to have the track as good as it can get. there was no hope for it at the 6hr but with a couple nice days they can drain and fill all the nasty sections.


can we test ride that blaster bradley???????:eek2:



ill bring that cable you need with me

[cdrookie]

Originally posted by QuadRacer041
ill bring that cable you need with me



thanks! bring some LT front shocks also:)

[propartsracing]

i was planing on goin to see everyone.maybe even find someone to race with,but i got a ride in the eastern states at orange county speedway running someones smallblock mod.we rained out last weekend so they changed it to this sat.tell everyone i said hi and goodluck.especially to smiley and borich.maybe ill race a pine grove if someone puts a ride up for me.

good luck everyone,have fun,be safe WFO
see ya
mike krachun
2003 12hr champions(smiley,borich,krachun)team hiper:

[kc 300EX]

Any EXRiders want to pit together? Going to be a loong race. Extra hands are always good to have around.

[jgfarmsracer]

Originally posted by joedirt
Too bad the racers turnout for Pennsylvania will be double that of Iowa:rolleyes:

don't count on it!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jgfarmsracer]

99 teams last year

[jlhughes750]

100+ this year should be easy!!

[Racinaki]

Originally posted by Derno24
Jason,

Mention there names as much as possible they deserve it. They were key in helping us last year. Colby knows his stuff and is very good at quick pits.

I seriously doubt you could convert them though as they seem to have honda emblems in their blood.

Hopefully we will all pit near one another and I'll get the chance to meet the people who stole our pit crew.:D

Derno!!



Sorry for stealing C&D away! I know Colby has the bike 100% and if we do our part as racers he won't have much to do for team FD Racing. We have our fingers crossed anyway! I can't say enough about Colby and Dusty and all the amazing things they have done for Angela and I. I hope that everyone gives them a shot at their business! Great people and willing to go the extra mile for ya! We feel very fortunate to have met them.

As for the race, snow would be a new dimension that we haven't attempted yet. I am hoping for above freezing and not to sloppy. I would rather not engage the 4wd. Pretty hard on the machine! Last time I checked it still worked if we need to flip the button.
Is it Saturday yet????

[jgfarmsracer]

Originally posted by jlhughes750
100+ this year should be easy!!

we shall see!

[Derno24]

Originally posted by Racinaki
As for the race, snow would be a new dimension that we haven't attempted yet. I am hoping for above freezing and not to sloppy. I would rather not engage the 4wd. Pretty hard on the machine! Last time I checked it still worked if we need to flip the button.
Is it Saturday yet????

I think we will be fine. they are still calling for 50 degrees and no rain for both friday and saturday.

And I do have to agree I won't shop anywhere else than C&D. Plus if I don't shop with them who is gonna watch my kid when I visit.:devil:

[bradley300]

Originally posted by cdrookie
it's rained since last night, steady all day. suppose to clear up tomorrow afternoon till friday. saturday is still too far off for an accurate weather forcast IMO. i'm sure the Rausch Creek crew will do their best to have the track as good as it can get. there was no hope for it at the 6hr but with a couple nice days they can drain and fill all the nasty sections.


can we test ride that blaster bradley???????:eek2:

after the race, you can take her for a spin, think you can handle it? lmao

[bradley300]

Originally posted by QuadRacer041
we are team NJTINT.com #101 running the 30+ class on an R, 250r that is........:eek2:

glad to see another two stoke!

[jlhughes750]

Originally posted by bradley300
glad to see another two stoke!

and another.............team ATVRiders.com/Powerline ATV......2stroker!!:devil:

[bradley300]

sweet!

[Johnny & Monica]

Originally posted by jlhughes750
100+ this year should be easy!!


61 teams listed rigth now,But John Penland is always slow updating his site,Not many pro`s showing but I know derisi an Ballance brothers an others aint showing listed yet but will be there.I`ll be rigth here Warm posting updates would rather be there cold an wet thougth,Everyone be sure to take plenty of extra riding clothes you may want to change each time you go out if it`s wet an cold.Good luck to all Mo. an IA. racers kick some eastern azzz :macho

[Johnny & Monica]

Me an Harlen got some plans on posting updates threw out the day . But if anyone wants there team posted so family at home can keep updated call us at 816-232-9452 or 816-294-7822 we`ll be more than happy to post how your team is doing . Dont forget to take our number the the track. Johnny an Monica

Let us know what problems your having an places sec`s behind ahead ect. we`ll get it posted for you. An everyone who cant make it be sure to look for coverage here on the #1 atv site atvriders.com :D :D :D

[QuadRacer041]

here's are ride

[QuadRacer041]

our ricky stator light kit

[QuadRacer041]

this is the view from the seat

[Pappy]

wow:eek2: lou, get all other teams to sign a waiver incase you melt their quad when you approach them!

[QuadRacer041]

Originally posted by Pappy
wow:eek2: lou, get all other teams to sign a waiver incase you melt their quad when you approach them!



hahahahaha, i rode with stock 450 lights at the 6 hour and it was near impossible to see, so we didnt want to take any chances.

here's our back up lights.....

[QuadRacer041]

what we'll see....they need to be raised up somewhat they are pointed to low right now.these lights work really well compared to the big lights.if we had to we could run the race just with these.

[Johnny & Monica]

Very nice 250r :D

[QuadRacer041]

Originally posted by Johnny & Monica
Very nice 250r :D


thanks

[465Stroker]

A Class Entry:

Alba Action A - Traci Cecco, Angela Moore & Tyler "Reta" Lenig:macho

[CTmxyfz]

yea so about those lights... im running trail techs and prolly the stock 400ex lights at the same time. Beat that:devil:


We may be only running the trail techs too. Bring it on, who needs to see where your going:blah: :macho

[CTmxyfz]

Originally posted by QuadRacer041
here's are ride


only old guys need to see.:eek: :bandit:

[QuadRacer041]

Originally posted by 465Stroker
A Class Entry:

Alba Action A - Traci Cecco, Angela Moore & Tyler "Reta" Lenig:macho



rick, you guys gonna run the big hid light at the same time as the small trail techs?did you do any electrical mods?

[QuadRacer041]

Originally posted by CTmxyfz
only old guys need to see.:eek: :bandit:
\

when you go slow you dont need much lighting :eek2:

[jlhughes750]

Originally posted by QuadRacer041
rick, you guys gonna run the big hid light at the same time as the small trail techs?did you do any electrical mods?


I believe I read on another post that they have a Trail tech stator set up!!!

[CTmxyfz]

The Frankenstein 416 is almost done. Last minute prep such as full fenders, PRM bumper, ohlins front shocks and number plates will be installed at the track. Im leaving about 10:00-10:30 this morning! see you all there!

[CTmxyfz]

Originally posted by QuadRacer041
\

when you go slow you dont need much lighting :eek2:


Thats why your racing the VET class?:eek: :muscle:

[jgfarmsracer]

Originally posted by jlhughes750
100+ this year should be easy!!

well ya got close but no cigar!!!!!!!

[Johnny & Monica]

70 Sign-ups with 8 no shows , But Pa. or Ia. the turnout wont been any better with fuel prices an economy so screwed up rigth now.Not all of us got the $$$$ like jgfarmsracer Those damn farmers got all the money :devil: Good job Jason ....

[Shawn H]

I Dont think Fuel prices should be the excuse for the lower turn out..


I seen the comment somewhere that if the race was in Iowa many wouldnt have made it,Well there were many teams that would have went to Iowa and not Rausch as well..

It takes time for any venue to fill all the classes..

I for 1 would like to see it in a Warmer climate, Not that I dont like the Cold its not to bad but Warmer weather would draw more people, including spectators.. Also some bleachers for people to watch from.

Even know we were racing a Ute I liked the mx at Rausch and I will be racing a Sport Quad next year for sure.

[QuadRacer041]

good job jason
thanks for the use of the drill.
shawn how did you guys do?

[Shawn H]

BAAAAAAAAAAAADDDDDDDDDDDDDD


LOL


We Broke a tie rod and couldnt get towed back.He broke near that Rocky uphill(the only hill) they couldnt get a quad or rhino to pul him out so we were 5 laps down when we finally got the reapir made in the woods. then we did 4 more laps and blew it up.

Still had fun tho!!

[QuadRacer041]

Originally posted by Shawn H
BAAAAAAAAAAAADDDDDDDDDDDDDD


LOL


We Broke a tie rod and couldnt get towed back.He broke near that Rocky uphill(the only hill) they couldnt get a quad or rhino to pul him out so we were 5 laps down when we finally got the reapir made in the woods. then we did 4 more laps and blew it up.

Still had fun tho!!


o man that sux,
where were you guys pitted?
we were on the same side as borich about 3/4's of the way down pit row

[XCRACER26]

"Shawn H" were you running your 450r?

[XCRACER26]

oh and how did the Z-man do?

[Johnny & Monica]

Originally posted by XCRACER26
oh and how did the Z-man do?


May guess is Z-man slamed alot of beers at a bar in desmonies sence he didnt go :devil:

[jgfarmsracer]

Originally posted by Johnny & Monica
May guess is Z-man slamed alot of beers at a bar in desmonies sence he didnt go :devil:

2 and he would be done for!!!!

[jlhughes750]

we led the first lap for ATVRiders.com in the 30+ class...................
then we pitted for 4 laps or so to change a motor?????? we got back out and ran the rest of the race @ 5 laps down got 6th in 30 plus and 28th overall on the silver 250R...long live the R!!!!

we were pitted on the far side (Borich side) down at the end near the first turn.............Lou, PM your address and I'll ship u a new rad hose!!!!!!!thanks... Oh and by the way.. the rules state that only people marked as mechanics can wrench on the bikes..........check out the race pics and you'll see at least 9 people helping on the overall winners quad when they pitted with trouble!!! Team 999 pitted every lap on the main straight out of there box right next to the flag poles???? And even team 101 got some help from a neihboring pit during an axle swap!!!!
We even witnessed a Pro team with like 6 guys pushing their quad back in!!!!!!!!!Maybe Pendegrast was being a lil soft, but these are rules we all have to follow.......We told our other team to stay clear when we were swapping engines so that we would not be penelized for getting help...........then we witnessed alot of rule bending going on??????

Oh and while I'm spouting off...........i did not feel comfortable having a GNC Pro launching 60-80 ft. past me on the MX track with a stealth stock quad (the shootout).....we could not hear them coming...I nearly took out Brown cause he doubled and i chickened out!!!! I had know idea he was there.......another guy i talked to got knocked off the track in a turn and crashed by one of the test riders doing a "shootout"!!!!!!!Stupid planning stupid idea!! end of story!!!

[Racinaki]

Where to start? First off, I am thankful there was no snow. It was a little cool, but that is better on the machines anyway.

The next thing I would like to say is thank GOD for such a tremendous team. We have to be one of the luckiest teams around. C&D Racing did a phenomenol job prepping our Prairie for the race. I have rode the quad all summer in harescrambles and thought it was fast. It was indeed fast, but nothing compared to what it was when it came back from Omaha. We (Jarrod Sheets and Kevin Wehde and I) got on it and each rode an hour to start the race and after we each had a turn we agreed that it was the best Prairie we had ridden. The power delivery from the Fundy powersports motor was smooth from the bottom. It hit hard, but not to hard that it was out of control. Very smooth! From there on up it pulled as hard as any sport quad that you can find. There are no flat spots from 0 to 69 mph.

To finish my origional thought, MEGA THANK YOUS to Colby and Dusty for the race prep and tapping power that I didn't know was possible. I am not aware of another team that rode the whole 12 hours without a mechanical failure. There had to be another one besides us, but we saw most teams battling issue after issue. We had one flat tire because I was pushing for a sub 14 minute lap. I contribute this tremendous accomplishment a direct result of the hours of race prep that went into this quad. Thanks to C&D Racing for the prep and my teammates for their tremendous riding. Thank you Jarrod and Kevin on behalf of myself and my bike. It isn't easy man-handling a tank through the woods, but they did it with great care and kept my quad in one piece despite never riding it prior to the gunshot.

In addition, there are several people who made this the most fun 12 hours of ATV America thus far. Pat Kirkland, FD Racing teammate (who ran a sportsman in the Iowa Series) deserves a special thank you for his diligent lap timing and updates on the competition, as well as his lighting specialities. Mike Floor, also another Iowa Harescramble rider who went along to help where needed as well as comic relief, Colby and Dusty for their help in the pits as well as the prep (Colby is rapid fire with a quick fill can), Kevin and Jarrod for running a very smart race, and Kevin's parents Brad and Val for their tremendous support the entire weekend.

Finally, my lovely wife Angela for putting up with me for the weeks leading up to the main event. She has been very supportive! We should also mention that thanks to Dusty and Angela we all ate better the four days we were gone than we do a lot of time at home. (that is a compliment in case you were wondering)

All I can do now is dream about next year. Unless it is in Alaska or Hawaii I plan to be in attendance.

[Shawn H]

Originally posted by QuadRacer041
o man that sux,
where were you guys pitted?
we were on the same side as borich about 3/4's of the way down pit row

We must have been right near you,If ya Know where Team Alba was we were almost across from them on your side but 3 pits towards Borich's pit.

XCRACER26
We raced Jason Whites Brute force, Z-man didnt show up.

Racinaki:
Congrats on your team win it was well deserved>

[Shawn H]

Jhughes,

I agree totally about with the Stock Quad Shootout> They should not have been out there riding while there was a race going on and I dont care if they were Pro riders or not.Pat Brown took out Phil cole in the 1st couple corners I would have been pissed!

As for the pitcrew helping,Everyone in a pit is considered part of the crew. If you broke on the track only the riders themselves can make a repair or help push as long as your in the pits its a free for all as far as crew members and help in the pits..


We were broke and out of the race, My teamate and I watched alot of the mx course,We put up the caution tape on 2 of the double jumps there were a few teams that rode around some of them Double jumps)

Team 999, and Team 22 Both cheat and cut out the Jumps which is totally B.S.Team 22 actually stopped when we were yelling and calling them cheaters and said "you cant go around them ya have to roll them" Were like YEA! We couldnt believe it.

[jlhughes750]

last years rules and entry form had a spot for pit crew and mechanics and stated that only those listed could work on the quad!!!

oh well no big deal........the pitting by the flagpole thing really had me fired up.....the team had there dump can and spare basically sittin on the track and were pitted in the spot before ours....more than once they almost took out riders while pitting....

[79400ex]

we ( the offocial) told several teams about pitting out out of pit lane and not close enough to thier pit box. One team was told if they did did it agian it was going to hjave two laps taken away.
It was very hjard to watch all pit lane because we didn't have enough people to watch the pit lane.

[kc 300EX]

79400ex- Hazardous racing wanted to thank you again for a great job keeping everyone in line throughout the race, and thanks for helping us stay high and dry this time around in the pits!

We broke 5 1/2 hours in and came home disappointed. But we're really looking forward to next years 6 hours at Rausch, and we hope the 12 hours stays there. We're punk teenagers working our way through college and can't afford to go all the way to Iowa... yet.

Also-Big thanks to Garret from Shock Pros. He gave us some free shock covers to rock out for the race. And he even gave me a set for my KFX, Thanks a lot Garret!

Congratulations everyone who finished

[Racinaki]

Shawn

Thanks for the nice comment. We worked very hard getting ready for the race and hoped it would turn out that way. Still coming down from the high. I wish that the Brute would have held together for you, it is no fun to go out early. You guys did great on it for not having any seat time. I know that bike is a handful! It was great getting to visit with you and the rest of the teams around us. We had fun conversing and trying to keep warm. Can't wait for next years event, or the Iowa series for that matter. I think it is going to be a long winter!

Jason

[tprender]

To address some of the things that Jhughes questioned. If you noticed I was walking the pits most of the time looking for teams that were piting outside in the race track. A few were in the middle of the pit lane when I was there. Maybe after I left they pited outside. It is hard to be in all of the places at the same time. I looked in the rules this morning again and could find nothing saying about who could work on the atv when it was in the pit area. It is not in the posted rules. In the pit area, anyone can work on an atv. On the track, only the riders can work on the atv.
At the riders meeting on Friday night we said that the 2nd session would be starting at 4. This is about 2 hr after the 1st session ended. It is not 2 hrs after the 1st place gets the checked or the last rider comes though. that is the way that it has been for the other 3 years, so why change?