NH Ice Riders, Flat track

[eddie pettengil]

Hey, any of you guys want to get together this year for the month of Feb. I live on a pond in the south east part of NH and plow a flat track out on the ice. Last year was my first year doing this and we had some good times Rec/Racing on a little d shaped oval (like Richmond for you nascar fans) built for handling not speed to keep the broken bones and parts to a minimum. Not mandatory but studded tires are nice. I know its a little early but sometimes the ice is ready in January; however, I can not plow the ice until February with my truck.

[blasterrider123]

i might be up for some ice ridin were abouts in nh are you anyways

[hungus07trx400]

It wouldnt happen to be that pond right next to route 10, would it? Stone Pond, maybe? I can't remember the name but i drive by it all the time on the way to Newport during the winter and i've seen people out there racing.

[eddie pettengil]

The Pond is in Milton, NH, just off rt 125. Alot to do on this pond with the car ice races on the Maine side and snowmobile trails leading everywhere. Also, usually the first week in Feb there are two strips plowed for snowmobile drag races. This get the attention of alot of people. My track will be on the left cove leaving the town beach.

[blasterrider123]

nice ya here in northwood like 4 or 5 weeks either startin in mid janurary or begining of feburary they do car ice races out on northwood lake and last year they let the wheelers go out on the last race and had a good turn out so they said they are going to let them go again if they want to

[81 clark racing]

hey guys we also do the samething on round pond in nashua nh. right off amherest st acros from best ford and cycles. its a good time we stake out the track and flood it and all. they also make a little track for the kids to go on. but yea let me no if any of you guys want to get together and go out there. thanxs steve

[81 clark racing]

and by the way they take turns letting the dirtbikes go then the quads

[eddie pettengil]

what size track would it be . Is it oval. How many guys show up on weekends. thats great to here, sure would be fun to get a good group of guys and girls together for some short track racing.

[81 clark racing]

its a short track and more of just rec fun. however we could do some sort of money race. it wouldnt be that hard. and theres around 15-25 dirtbikes and 5-15 quads on a good sunday

[blasterrider123]

nice sounds good

[Civicssuck]

Like to do some ice riding, just don't have any studs since I need another set of rims to put my stock tires on! Where abouts you guys ride in general??

[eddie pettengil]

All my riding is done on the ice in Milton, NH. I just don't have time in the summer.

[81 clark racing]

i have a set of tires and rims for sale. real cheap just rears, will seperate rim from tire if you want to pay for dismount. looking for 100 for both rears or 50 for both rims. let me pm me only please

[eddie pettengil]

well, I have made it out on the ice and cut a hole 2 days ago. We had 4.5 inches of ice. Also seen some sleds dragging back and fourth. Looks like we could have good ice late in Dec. Some guys are looking to make there first trip on the 12/30.

[hang1p]

i was talking to Shawn A. today he was talking about your track it sounds cool we have a place in waterboro ME. were we ice race we have a oval and a road race style track good fun Hey eddie are from dover I knew a kid in high school named eddie p.

[eddie pettengil]

ya , I went to Dover High, class of 92.

Keep me up to date on the ice racing up in waterboro. Maybe we can get the waterboro,nashua,Northwood and Milton group all together on a weekend in Feb. Sure would be fun to get a good group of riders to show up for a day.

[hang1p]

I also graduated in 1992 Mike Parcell

[blasterrider123]

i was gonna go ride the lake today but the snow is to damn soft and deep right now it sucks lol

[eddie pettengil]

hang1p- wow, have not seen you since 92. Hope everything is going great for you. Lets hook up and ride this winter.

blasterrider123- Ya I just took a walk out and cut some holes. Looks like about 6 iches of ice, 3 inches of slush and 3 inches of very wet heavy snow.

[blasterrider123]

hey everyone here is a website to get some info on the northwood lake ice races/ www.freewebs.com/northwoodlakeiceracing

[eddie pettengil]

Just sent those guys a e-mail to see if they allow 3-wheelers.Thats my ride choice.

[hang1p]

eddie here's my last years set up

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2yr's ago

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last 1

[blasterrider123]

nice lookin wheeler bud

[eddie pettengil]

wow, great r bud. Mine don't look anything near even close to that. Sure would be fun wooping you with my 21 year old stock powered, spray painted framed, cracked fenderd, duck taped seat, blown shock, 3 wheeled racer (just kidding, lol). I just got mine out last year after its been sitting under a deck with a tarp covering it since 94. everything was rusted solid on it, we had to carry it to the garage. even had a mouse nest in the air box (lol). but with a little wd40 and new gas it started right up and got to use it all last winter on the ice. Made alot of progress on it in the last year. cant wait to get out there this weekend on the 6th. Going to try to get it plowed and flooded for sunday. here is a pic of the track we are going to copy this year, just a little longer with wider corners. I try to keep them on the smaller side so a 200x set up right can keep up with the bigger horse powered machine's.http://www.quadpit.com/zoom/hara-02.html

[hang1p]

Yhea she looks good, but the question is do I know how to ride it? you see it all the time nice machine but the owner is afraid to scratch it. If you look at some of my photos in the 250r section I'm not scared to let it hangout

[hang1p]

here's one you probably already seen

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1 more

[eddie pettengil]

your just a nut bud, those ledges have to be 10 ft. My days of that stuff are over. only riding i do is on the ice or if i can find a good flat track in the summer around here. I try to keep my wheels on the ground now:(

[2 fast for you]

we are racing tomarrow in limington maine on mill pond. we will show up a 1 oclock

[hang1p]

Is that the one by johngens,on wendsday

[Sprks450r04]

we have a small track plowed and set up on litttle island pond in pelham,nh

[eddie pettengil]

Lets go guys, MILTON MAYHEM SHORT TRACK MADNESS is set to go, park at the town beach and stay left on the lake. If that area is full walk out to us and i'll get you a spot.

[eddie pettengil]

Really had a good time on Sunday, everything went pretty well considering I had a bare 250r atc frame 5 days before. Had a little coolent leak that kept me from turning alot of laps and also a tire that went flat every 20 minutes. The 16 year old top end did its job with 3rd gear high revs and only a 150 main jet. Ya, I was a little concerned with that.

We ended up with a total of 8 wheelers, (4) KFX 700, (2) Z400, (1) 400EX and (1) ATC 250R . We really killed the track and sprung a leak low in the middle of turn 1 and 2 by lunch time. After some burgers and dogs on the grill we went back at it and finished the day by getting really wet.

I would have to say Badasskfk really had a good hook and was class of the field. Looking forward to getting together again as soon as we can.

[blasterrider123]

hopefully i will be able to make it out next time im gonna try and stud up my tires one of these days this week maybe friday so let me know when the next time you guys are goin out and how to get there

[eddie pettengil]

sounds good, this weekend is not looking good unless we get colder temps.

[blasterrider123]

yea i went out across northwood lake today and was hitting alot of slush spots not lookin to well suppose to be like 60 and rain half the day tommarrow and then warm the rest of the week hopefully it cools back off and we get a little snow lol

[eddie pettengil]

Trying to get another group to run on sunday the 20th, we had 8 guys the first week looking to add some. Parking, warm garage, grill and a good time all included.

[blasterrider123]

nice lets see how it goes ill try and get out there

[eddie pettengil]

How are the rest of you guys making out on the ice. Milton looks like about 12 inches of ice with about 10 inches of snow. Went out this morning and plowed a parking lot on the ice for future riding but did not have the balls to continue plowing on to the track area. We plan on getting together on Sunday so I will give it a shot again Saturday morning if thats a no go we will try again Sunday.

[eddie pettengil]

We are good to go. Track is a basic oval that is almost 1/8 of a mile. It's bigger and wider than last week and also faster. You will need to brake going in or back off early untill we get a good grove going. Backstetch is a little rough. Hope to see you guys there. Come find us near the town beach.

[eddie pettengil]

we had 3 bikes and 6 atv's last weekend was very fun. here are some footage of some laps being taken later in the day.
videos fron jan 20
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6qBR5xa5RE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2Jv8TiM-ps
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slc0KlwgLso

going at it again sunday the 27th, got six guys so far ready to go, plus the car races might start so that could bring some more.

[eddie pettengil]

Another great weekend guys, thanks for showing up. Ended up with 9 quads ,1 atc and 3 bikes. For you trike guys the atc was really hooked up after taking about 6 lb of air out the front tire. I have some adjustment in mind so I should be looking real good this weekend.

We added a road course to the infield of the oval and it really added to the day. Going to keep it maintained the rest of the winter season. I flooded the track big time Monday night and Tuesday morning some spots getting more that 6 inches of water. After the rains come in tonight we might end up with a perfect level flat track with a mirror finish all the way around.

If any of you guys are planning on making it up this way, the 2nd and 3rd of Feb might not be a good turn out. Superbowl weekend plus a local ice racing event that some of our riders are planning on trying out will take alot of riders away. But of coarse I will be around and turning laps as always.

The 15th and 16th would be a great time to come if your trying to plan for it. They have the winter festival on those dates and it brings in many people to see the sled drags. Would be cool to have a full force of atv's out there to let everyone know we are here also.

[hang1p]

ed ,do you live on the road infront of the tavern i went by sunday and saw a bunch of trucks parked down there

[eddie pettengil]

Yes, I live on the paved road across from the tavern (last house on right). You can park there and follow the trail in my back yard to the lake or take the dirt road next to my road and park on the lake itself.

[eddie pettengil]

It's looking like no riding this weekend in Milton. Rain tonight and almost 40 deg on Sun. I hope people stay off the track so they will not destroy it.

[eddie pettengil]

going to be a great weekend here, track is plowed nice and wide and ready for more snow friday night. track will be cleaned sat the 1st and ready for a big day of riding on sun the 2nd. should be a great turn out, getting bigger every week. we have a possible 16 quads / trikes and 3-5 dirt bikes. last chance of the year as things are starting to warm up. lets go guys, you will have a blast.

[hang1p]

i thought the season would be over with a the messed up weather, got my bike together in a rush for a race in waterboro a then the truck went thru the track during plowing. do you have a oval or road coarse?

[eddie pettengil]

we have a very smooth 1/8 of a mile oval. Good straights with just a stab of the brake to get into the turns. the track is very wide at all points, probably 40 ft. parking lot on the ice for around 16 trucks. very nice setup, you will be very impressed. some guys have come from 4 hours away more than once. ME or NH registration works since it is a border lake.

Atv's that are a definate = atc 250r,kfx 700,yfz 450,lt 250r, banshee, z400,

Atv's most likely = trx 450r, 400ex, 450r, raptor, 2 other 400's.

there are 3 bikes that show up every week and 4 other guys that came out last week (without quads) and said they will be here this weekend to ride.

We start pretty early around 9:00 am. Come on out and bring some friends.

[eddie pettengil]

guys, the track went to hell with the snow fall. no riding untill next winter. cya then.