Quadfest 06 Media Coverage

[Pappy]

The 2006 Quadfest event was held at Mountain Ridge Trails Resort - in Central City Pa located just west of Bedford Pennslyvania. The event was hosted by none other then PAATVING (http://www.paatving.com) and they did a great job getting the event organized. Roughly 2500 riders were in attendence to ride the many trails located on 850 acres.

Trail riding, Drag Racing, MX Track time trials and a Mud Bog were all ready for the riders who had a good choice of activities to chose from.

Four Stroke Tech's "Mudzilla" was completed and ready for action at this years event. FST owner and racing legend, Mickey Dunlap was hammering his creation through the pit!

[Pappy]

Can Am was displaying all of it's models, and offered everyone a free test ride on certain Utility models.

[Pappy]

The new Can-AM "Renegade" was on display, but other then getting it out for us to photgraph, it was off limits.

[Pappy]

GNCC rider Mike Penland was in attendence, and was having Matt from Precision Dyno get his Can -AM dialed in.

[Pappy]

Harlen Foley took to the track on my YFZ to have some fun after we had set up the ATVriders.com booth friday. Harlen also clocked teh fastest lap of the weekend winning himself and ATVriders.com another trophy!

[Pappy]

60 acres was mowed for everyone to set up camp in. I was informed that next years event will be held at the same location.

[Pappy]

I set out to explore what this event was all about, and I found a little something for everyone. With over 60 miles of trails, ranging from easy to hard, anyone who tackled them would surely have fun!

[Pappy]

The courses were marked well, however no trail maps were provided. That was the biggest complaint I heard. Riders young and old, were having a blast riding in the pennslyvania country side.

[Pappy]

What I meant to be a short ride to gather pictures, turned into a 2 hour ride. Once you were out there, you did not want to come back anytime soon:p

This is a the view of the main Vendor area, which is also where the office is located. Riding 7 days a week is available for those who just want to get away from it all.

[Pappy]

Before the following days mud bog action, we got Mickey's Monster down to the pit so I could get a few shots for every one!

Thanks Mickey!

[Pappy]

The 900cc Brute Force has no problems going where you want to take it!

[Pappy]

Harlen, Myself and Dirtwheels editor Cain Smeade were rushed to a mudhole by security! They said all heck was breaking loose and thats where we needed to be!

[Pappy]

The hole was no joke, and even took it's toll on a heavily modified Arctic Cat.

[Pappy]

Harlen has a full sequence of this feller. He and his riding buddy, both grandpa's no doubt.......but having the fun of thier lives!

[Pappy]

With the big hole in the woods conquered, we slipped to another spot. It is funny what folks will do when photographers show up:p

[Pappy]

The hole was not going to let anyone out with out a tug from another quad.

[Pappy]

Out on the trails, riders on every type of machine were taking full advantage of what they were there to do!

[Pappy]

The Black marked trails rivaled anything ever found on a GNCC course. A helping hand was needed at a few spots

[Pappy]

My wife and I did the "Big John" Black trail and had a blast. Rocks that ate a few skidplates lay in wait for another victim

[Pappy]

The Mud-Bog was held on sunday, and a few brave souls had enough left to give it their all!

[Pappy]

Timed runs would eventually narrow down a winner.

[Pappy]

I geuss this feller did not know about the wreck in front of Pappy rule:p

[Pappy]

From stock to purpose built mudders, everyone got their chance to be king of the pit!

[Pappy]

Even an ARGO was entered!

[Pappy]

Mickey and his Monster hit the pit and it sounded like someone had driven a small block chevy in there:D

[Pappy]

Mickey no sooner hit the finish line when he hit reverse and did the pit again!

[Pappy]

A full article will hit Dirtwheels soon detailing Mickey's creation

[Pappy]

Powermadd was well represented by their man Johnny G.!

[Pappy]

It was great seeing Johnny at a no pressure event. He was a busy man no doubt, but he finally got a chance to break away from his PR work and decided my new Brute Force would be a great way to see the area!


It was a good trade, I put in some time on his race quad so we are even:D

[Pappy]

I have many more pictures that I will try and post at a later date. Three days of fun and the ride home have me whooped! It was great seeing alot of site members there, and chatting with those that will be new members once they get home and cleaned up!:p

[Pappy]

It had been a very long time since I actually played in the mud. I put 50 miles on my new quad this weekend and had a blast. I cant wait to go back to this area and ride some more!

[Pappy]

Cain looks on as the mud-monkeys do their thing:p

[Pappy]

Sport riders getting ready to head out onto the trails

[Pappy]

Everyone stopped to watch the mud fly!

[Pappy]

The latest in riding gear was being displayed:eek:

[Pappy]

Getting stuck in front of a crowd is un-manly....intense concentration is required:D

[Pappy]

The set ups run the gammit, but you can tell the folks who know the mud!

[Pappy]

And thankfully I didnt slip into the pit while taking pictures:p

[Pappy]

I did try to get a few folks to do a belly flop into the pit.....but I had no takers:o


Sissy's:devil:

[Mickey Dunlap]

Originally posted by Pappy
Before the following days mud bog action, we got Mickey's Monster down to the pit so I could get a few shots for every one!

Thanks Mickey!

Now I know why the guy at the end of the pit through he camera and jumped out of my way:eek2: I wasn't going to run over him or anything but I can understand what he might have been running through his mind.:D

[Pappy]

Harlen may have ran for cover, I stayed put:devil:

[Pappy]

I did not want to many full side shots, I want some things to be a surprise when the other pics are posted:D It is deffinatley one mud ripping machine!

[Mickey Dunlap]

Originally posted by Pappy
Harlen may have ran for cover, I stayed put:devil:

Very cool shots! Thanks, you are a brave man!

[Pappy]

Originally posted by Helping Hand
Very cool shots! Thanks, you are a brave man!

LOL....I was thinking to myself....


"Mickey sure makes them fast, I hope he knows how to make them stop":D

[trx400exxracer]

Hey who was that girl with Johnny G i thought he was talkin to Tracie C.:eek2:

[CBRSLIDER]

Pappy,

Great coverage. Speaking of media coverage. On two different occassions this weekend while watching the evening or 11pm news out of Altoona, they had coverage of this event. Both times they showed the vendor row and both times they showed the ATVRIDERS.com banners that were set up at one of the boothes. Was nice to see the site getting tv coverage.

Ray

[fast250r]

I had a good time. That black trail ate up one of my skid plates. Pappy came to my rescue with a spare one in his trailer.

[Mickey Dunlap]

Originally posted by Pappy
LOL....I was thinking to myself....


"Mickey sure makes them fast, I hope he knows how to make them stop":D


That was over 1000 lbs. coming at you, but yes it has EBC Brakes and two Streamline braided brake lines on the front.

[trict_out]

you have to admit ol' Mc. Dunlap can build some badass machines. He's very talented.

[RIDER11X]

Originally posted by trx400exxracer
Hey who was that girl with Johnny G i thought he was talkin to Tracie C.:eek2:

You saw right, that was Traci. Her YFZ was on display by Johnny's.

[RIDER11X]

Roar (http://media.putfile.com/FST-Wildness)

Hear the roar of Mickey's ride!!!!:cool:

[WhiteYFZ]

nice!!

[Admin]

This weekend was a blast at the QuadFest and Extreme Dirt Track despite only getting 10 hours of sleep since Friday and it is now 1AM Monday morning and I am just getting ready to go to bed and drive home from Lake Erie tomorrow.

I finally had a chance to have fun just riding this weekend at the Quadfest, and pappy was kind enough to lend me his YFZ450 and 400EX to ride. The funniest thing was when he told me to take it easy on his YFZ450 because he didn't want it broke up, so I decided to enter it into the MX time trails and do the 45-50 foot double jump on his baby in stock form, so I decided he should atleast witness the attempt incase I didn't make it. He just grabbed the camera and headed on down without saying a word, and captured the moment, and the good news was that I cleared the gap with ease.

I actually had the second fastest lap time because an ATVriders.com member on a fully modified beast beat my time, but I still got a 1st place trophy?

The mud and everything was great. Also, I had a chance to snag Johnny C's Honda for some laps in the woods along with Pappy, which was a blast.

I had a blast, and was looking forward to riding with Johnny C on Sunday, but I received the call to head to Ohio for the EDT because no one showed up to cover the event for me, so I pulled out at Midnight and made the long trip north for another fun day at the races.

I will surely be back at the QuadFest next year because it was a well run event and a chance for me to actually enjoy what I love to do "Ride" because anymore I spend more time typing than riding.

[Mxjunkie]

Originally posted by RIDER11X
Roar (http://media.putfile.com/FST-Wildness)

Hear the roar of Mickey's ride!!!!:cool:


Jesus christ it sound's like my dads wide glide lol

[Pappy]

Originally posted by CBRSLIDER
Was nice to see the site getting tv coverage.

Ray

Yep. ESPN and now Altoona:D

[Quad18star]

Originally posted by RIDER11X
Roar (http://media.putfile.com/FST-Wildness)

Hear the roar of Mickey's ride!!!!:cool:

That thing is just plain insane !!!!:eek2:

I'd love to hear it when he's got it full throttle going through the mud .

[Pappy]

I tried to find out how much that poor girl had to be paid to hang out with JG all weekend;)

(She was a very nice person and worked hard in the booth alongside JG.)

Traci was forced to leave abruptly when a friend was rushed to the hospital.

[Pappy]

Powermadd may have has Johnny G, we had Abbey!

Breezewood Proving Grounds (http://www.breezewoodprovinggrounds.com) was on hand selling shirts and informing folks of their facility. Little Abbey did her part and showed just how family friendly BPG is!

[Pappy]

Amanda from BPG shows her support!

[Pappy]

Why ground clearence is important:p

[panteramatt]

Yea we had a blast but man those black trails were no joke for the sport quads. What was everyones time on the mx track I onlt did one lap cause Im old and out of shape but posted a 1:32 but Im sure I could have done a lot better.

[wiredrider]

I see me in some of those pics :p

yeah i heard that black trail was nuts... i went on the other 2 and then ran out of time because I was spending to much time on that mx track we wernt supposed to be on :P

everybody that came near me on that track i'd just either stay right behind them till they messed up, then jumped in front and flew away, or if i was in front already i'd just take off and they couldnt keep up :P

can't wait for '07, its supposed to be at the same mountain

[Pappy]

Thats the first time I had ever been to an organized trail event. I did not find anything too difficult on the black trails, but being on that brute force surely helped:p One section was getting nasty, I was hammering it going downhill just to get through it!

[panteramatt]

Yea Pappy I guess the black trail wouldnt be hard with a brute force. Try it on a yfz450 or a 85 250r three wheeler!:D

[Pappy]

Originally posted by panteramatt
Yea Pappy I guess the black trail wouldnt be hard with a brute force. Try it on a yfz450 or a 85 250r three wheeler!:D

LOL...I watched as riders attempted them on those machines. most went right on and made it fun.

[panteramatt]

Yea I cant believe I didnt get stuck that much especially how low my bike sits. I did rip my skidplate right off and dinged up my brand new longtravel front end but oh well small price to pay when your having SO MUCH FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Quad18star]

Looks like it would have been an awesome time . Are they expecting to have this event around the same time next year? I would love to attend an event like this one .

Pappy ... when did you buy the Brute Force , what's it got on it and how do you like it so far ??

[Pappy]

I bought it at the event from Jeff Cernic. It has the ITP rims and tires on it, other then that it is stock. I like it so far.

[Quad18star]

Originally posted by Pappy
I bought it at the event from Jeff Cernic. It has the ITP rims and tires on it, other then that it is stock. I like it so far.

Oh right on . I'm sure you'll enjoy it .

My buddy has the same kind of bike . He found that he had to stiffen up the suspension cuz it felt really tippy ( also heard alot of people complain about the stock settings) .... also keep an eye on it overheating . Seems they have a bit of an issue with this . Just thought I'd let you know in advance incase you haven't heard about those problems yet.

Time to start pimping it out . :blah:

[400eXr1d3rZ]

How'd that guy on the 400 crash?

[Pappy]

Originally posted by 400eXr1d3rZ
How'd that guy on the 400 crash?

he tried to show off....worked great, now everyone knows he is a moron:p

[Pappy]

Next years dates are July 20,21 and 22nd tentively.

We will be also trying to get them to have a timed XC loop:cool:

[Pappy]

It took an hour but I can atleast tell what color it is:p

[Pappy]

And me thinks Johnny g had a bit of a mishap:chinese:

[ata4d]

it was nice to see a couple pics of me in the bog(red KQ yellow helmet clear safet glasses, sure through up the mud,lol) , i had a blast. glad everyone here had fun, i worked security all weekend bt still found time for myself...

[wiredrider]

i saw you on the trails a few times :P

[Pappy]

I can not say enough good things about security! You guys got us everywhere we needed to be and not once did i ever have an issue!

Harlen, troublemaker that he is, got yelled at:devil:

[Pappy]

Mickey D hammering Mudzilla

[Pappy]

I do believe he got my boots wet:D

[Pappy]

Harlen ripping it up

[Pappy]

Trust:p Lots and lots of trust;)

[Pappy]

I liked this shot alot. This is the first chance Ive had to shoot Ute's outside of a race...i liked it!

[Pappy]

This about sums up the atmosphere on the trails!

[Pappy]

Before mudifacation:p

[Quad18star]

Originally posted by Pappy
I liked this shot alot. This is the first chance Ive had to shoot Ute's outside of a race...i liked it!

Awesome looking picture !!!

I've taken pictures of Ute's before with my cheap digital camera , and I find my pictures of the Utilities turn out a lot better than those of sport quads . I don't know what it is , but they seem easier to get a good shot of . I think with sport quads there has to be a certain background or something . Ute's , as long as there's trees or mud , the pictures are awesome . :p

[Pappy]

Mickey was my hero on a trike back when I was a young pup:p magazine covers with him, Marty Hart and others were plastered to my walls. It is truly an honor to meet such fine folk.

[Grizzlytrap]

Cain was too close to me. lol

Nice picts:D

[Pappy]

He said he knew a short cut:p

[Pappy]

No way son, I didnt get across the other side for you to back out...HIT IT!:macho

[Pappy]

Traction is where you find it:chinese:

[Pappy]

Security pitching in, and Harlen in the background getting it all on video!

[Pappy]

Yes, it was nasty smelling too:D

[Pappy]

I told her she needed to ride with a man that didnt get stuck:cool:

[Quad18star]

Originally posted by Pappy
I told her she needed to ride with a man that didnt get stuck:cool:

Better make sure she doesn't get on a Brute Force ... seems the Yamaha is always pulling the Brute when we go out riding . :blah: :devil:

[Crazy Diamond]

Yeah Pappy! Keep an eye on that Brute overheating! My Bro's kept overheating every time they hit the mud with it. (It's the one in the background of your pic at the mudbog with the sport quad upside down. (On page 2 of this thread.)) Had to carry around a Super Soaker to keep cleaning out the radiator after every mudhole! Working on a solution for that one!!! :devil: Good times Good times!!!:cool:

[Pappy]

Yep, I have been forewarned but I appreciate the info. I honestly do not expect to see heavy mud:p i just needed something with ground clearence and much needed power to lug me and my deer around.

[Crazy Diamond]

I'll let ya know how our mod's work to remedy this situation. We want to try something without moving the rad first. Let ya know how it turns out...

[Crazy Diamond]

...cuz no one can stay out of the mud for long!!! :D :D :D

[RIDER11X]

Originally posted by Pappy
No way son, I didnt get across the other side for you to back out...HIT IT!:macho

Hey, in case you didn't know, that is Mudded Prairie, a mod from High Lifter forum and PAATVING.com. Nice guy.:cool:

[Pappy]

Originally posted by RIDER11X
Hey, in case you didn't know, that is Mudded Prairie, a mod from High Lifter forum and PAATVING.com. Nice guy.:cool:

Yeah he was way cool, it sucked that his axle broke, we were having a blast in that pit:ermm:

[Johnny_G]

Pappy: The girl working in the booth all weekend with Traci was Sherry. When I tell her you forgot her name she will be very very sad. I dont think I hit anything to break the front skid PAPPY, but if I did send Cernics the bill....and I am sorry!

[Muddedprairie]

Pappy,

Nice looking pic's of my 500-cat... Thoes guys Harlen and Cain were a treat to hang out with... Only if i woulden't of broke an axle i would of been in the mudbog on sunday... Other wise it was a great weekand..... Looking foward to next years....

Mark

[panteramatt]

Hey Johnny,where was traci at? I saw a girl walking around with a cecco jersey on but it wasnt her. Did you hire an imposter? :p

[Crazy Diamond]

More Pics, More Pics......LOL

panteramatt-I'm still whipped from the weekend. LOL


Ride Hard and Suffer Later...

[Johnny_G]

Originally posted by panteramatt
Hey Johnny,where was traci at? I saw a girl walking around with a cecco jersey on but it wasnt her. Did you hire an imposter? :p

Traci was there all day Saturday, and for a short time on Sunday morning, then had to leave unexpectedly. Both Traci and Sherry were working in the booth and walking around with Cecco jerseys on when it cooled down after the rain on Saturday. The funny thing was I think Sherry signed a few autographs for people thinking she was traci because she was wearing the jersey!!!!!!

[Pappy]

Originally posted by Johnny_G
Pappy: The girl working in the booth all weekend with Traci was Sherry. When I tell her you forgot her name she will be very very sad. I dont think I hit anything to break the front skid PAPPY, but if I did send Cernics the bill....and I am sorry!

Aplogize to her for me JG...I am the worst person I know with names:(


As far as the damage...it had to have been you, I dont ride hard enough to hurt anything:devil: :blah:


Muddedprairie ...that was tough luck, you were having fun too

:p

[Johnny_G]

Originally posted by Pappy
Aplogize to her for me JG...I am the worst person I know with names:(


As far as the damage...it had to have been you, I dont ride hard enough to hurt anything:devil: :blah:


Muddedprairie ...that was tough luck, you were having fun too

:p

Pappy now I feel bad......whats broken and damaged I want to take care of it!!!!

[Pappy]

LOL...dont be JG...like Gump said, Chit happens:D


it could have easily been me bringing back your R missing parts or all bent:D

[bandaman]

Great pics Pappy! I had a great time also, and I'll be putting it on the calendar for next year. I hope it is allowed, here is a link to a bunch of pics I posted. I will have video of Mickey and Mudzilla up later.

http://www.kawieriders.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=27563

[xchamp]

Awesome Pics Pappy, I was there all day friday and sat. with Bandaman. Mickey was like a kid in a candy store riding mudzilla around. BTW pappy ive never had a overheating problem on my BF 750, its been muddy but never in a mud bog!

[Pappy]

10-4, I dont mud bog so I should be ok:D

[Mickey Dunlap]

Originally posted by bandaman
Great pics Pappy! I had a great time also, and I'll be putting it on the calendar for next year. I hope it is allowed, here is a link to a bunch of pics I posted. I will have video of Mickey and Mudzilla up later.

http://www.kawieriders.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=27563

No you can't put that link on here, I can't see them over there. lol.

[Pappy]

Originally posted by bandaman
Great pics Pappy! I had a great time also, and I'll be putting it on the calendar for next year. I hope it is allowed, here is a link to a bunch of pics I posted. I will have video of Mickey and Mudzilla up later.

http://www.kawieriders.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=27563

the link is fine, but we would love for you to post some here!

[bandaman]

Originally posted by Helping Hand
No you can't put that link on here, I can't see them over there. lol.

:D oh yea :blah:

Here are the videos, I'll try and get some pics over here too...but later, I gotta get some sleep

http://media.putfile.com/Spraying-Pam-on-Brute

http://media.putfile.com/Mudzilla-roost

http://media.putfile.com/Mudzilla-first-run-ever-in-Mud

http://media.putfile.com/Mudzilla-2nd-run

[Quad18star]

Holy hell that thing sounds amazing . :eek2:

[panteramatt]

Yea Crazy Diamond, my back is still sore! Man am I getting old. Not as old as you though, jk:D Dont forget about us NJ boys coming up there to ride.

[Crazy Diamond]

I may be old but I'll still out ride you! LOL :devil: How far down NJ are ya? How long of a ride is it from there to Wilkes-Barre Pa? Had any Captain lately??? LOL

[xchamp]

Originally posted by Helping Hand
No you can't put that link on here, I can't see them over there. lol.

Whose fault is that!!:D

[jhr400EX]

Man, I wish I could have been there, it looked like a lot of fun. I was planning on going up and riding with some people from our club, but didn't get the quad fixed in time. I will definately be there next year.

[panteramatt]

Im all the way South near Deleware so I guess Wilkes-Barre is like 2-3 hours away, not bad. Let me know. Pm me your e-mail address so we can keep in touch. Yea that damn Captain is my best friend and my worst enemy!:p

[Crazy Diamond]

Got ya panteramatt (Bump) Anyone have any more pics??? All I have are pics of that 900 cc Brute Force. Guess I was too busy riding to be snappin' pics. LOL

[Crazy Diamond]

ANYONE??? C'mon Moto250X_Rider I know you have some!!!