So who will be racing for the first time in 2008?

[Pappy]

I would love to hear some of your plans and what you think will happen at your first race. Then, as the season unfolds, maybe you could reply back to this thread and let us know how it went:D

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[416exfreak]

Im considering getting into TT. I'll let you know how that goes though.:D

I hoping to hit the MX track for the 1st time. I'm still unsure though.

[312R1]

I will be racing after a 12 year layoff..lol Here is a pic of my weapon of choice..:devil:

[312R1]

Another pic...:D

[416exfreak]

Holy sick 250r....:eek2:

[gncc025]

this wont be my first year of racing but will be the first time ive raced in about 2 years. i still got speed but endurance is another story. gonna do a B class race in the harescrambles first and see how that goes. if all goes well this year who knows, maybe some nationals next year:)

[Pappy]

12 years off:eek2: more power to you!

[BlaineKaiser450]

Originally posted by 416exfreak
Holy sick 250r....:eek2: X2 :eek2: :eek2: :eek2:

[312R1]

Originally posted by Pappy
12 years off:eek2: more power to you!


LOL yeah I quit when I was 17.

[TWISTED]

Maybe, just maybe, 35+ at VMP when the WPSA rolls through....

[312R1]

Originally posted by BlaineKaiser450
X2 :eek2: :eek2: :eek2:


Thanks guy's..:D

Ya'll think I have a chance for quad of the month?:)

[XCAdam89]

Did a VXCS with Dopeyferry last season, but I only did one. This year theres 8 of those, and I'm planning on hitting 6 or more, and maybe trying a GNCC, so I guess you can still call me a noob.

I still remember when I first got my 300 up at breezewood, and you had to help me get it in reverse pappy, lmao. Come to find out some wires were unplugged on the handlebars when I got it home, works good now!

[riverhonda]

i really want to try and race a district 37 race this year if i have time.

[250r rider 88]

i plan on racing the IXCR series in the 1st year racer class this year

just like 312r this is my weapon of choice:devil:

ive still got to change a few things (tires beadlocks suspension) other than that its ready to roll

also might hit up some distirct 15 harescrambes/ maybe a MX event at the wildcat creek mx

and if the 6 hours of atv america returns to wildcat creek im all over that in the ironman class

[my88r]

im planning on entering a wnyoa harescramble. but we will see.lol

[klutch]

its going to be my first year racing just local races... i hope i do good i get nervous just thinking about it

[FreeStylerEx]

twisted where at in virginia you live at? Im in Colonial Heights.

312 I am in love with your bike, it reminds me so much of my old one! I would so vote for qotm if your in it forsure!

[jesseweaver]

im hoping to do a few D6 mx and harescrambles. does anyone still race 400s in C class?

[sly400ex]

Originally posted by 312R1
I will be racing after a 12 year layoff..lol Here is a pic of my weapon of choice..:devil:

Homer Simpson drool for that one!:D


QOTM!

[312R1]

Originally posted by FreeStylerEx
twisted where at in virginia you live at? Im in Colonial Heights.

312 I am in love with your bike, it reminds me so much of my old one! I would so vote for qotm if your in it forsure!



Thanks...I will be putting it in for qotm when it's 100% finished. I still have a few odds an in's to get..new seat cover new rear beadlocks and a few other things.


-Steve

i am going to try a least one awcs series race this year. i am not going to do a whole season yet though. 2009 might be my first whole season at the age of 35/36

[bwamos]

I raced a few times in my early 20's, but I havent raced in 9 years. I will probably race a couple races this year on my 330ex just to get the feel of it again, and get to know the folks runnign the series, do some volunteering etc.. Then next year I'll probably run a full season on a 450.

Will be racing in the OXC Series in Missouri now that MHSC dumped the ATV guys. Better for me anywat, most the the MHSC races were on the East side of the state. These are more centeralized.

[AtvMxRider]

Originally posted by FreeStylerEx
twisted where at in virginia you live at? Im in Colonial Heights.




Where at in Colonial Heights? Where do you ride at? I live off of Happy Hill Rd.

[Hondamaster5505]

I plan on TT racing.

Shes pretty much stock except and exhaust/rims/filter/bumper, but i plan on getting more.

+2 arms, z400 shocks, +2 axle, 11:1 piston, stg 2 cam.

Hopefully ill do well, but i have to race 450's and banshees:confused: :(

Oh well, its all in fun:D

[Lonestar_R]

Speedy you better get to the gym!!!

I'm gonna try and run the whole AWRCS Series as long as money permits.

[TWISTED]

Originally posted by FreeStylerEx
twisted where at in virginia you live at? Im in Colonial Heights.

312 I am in love with your bike, it reminds me so much of my old one! I would so vote for qotm if your in it forsure!

I'm located in the Northern Neck, in a little town named Colonial Beach. We're about 2hrs apart....

Originally posted by Lonestar_R
Speedy you better get to the gym!!!

I'm gonna try and run the whole AWRCS Series as long as money permits.

i got that covered...i have lost 3 lbs already this week...and i haven's even started any real workouts yet...

[Lonestar_R]

pounds are the biggest thing...endurance!!!

by the time i am ready to run a race, i'll be good to go...

[Lonestar_R]

First weekend in april dude

[yellow400ex05]

I was going to but I got talked out of buying my shocks, i decided to save my money for my insurance and possibly a vehicle..

I wanted TCS triple rates with remote rezzies from C&D but even then they were just so expensive, i don't want to go cheap either because you should do it right the first time.

I may still race but I don't know if my quad or me can handle stock shocks...:ermm: :(

i really want to race but i had the worst time ever at B-wood on a quad when I'm on the track because of my shocks.

I still may see some of you D-6 racers in the C or B class I'm not sure yet but it really is depressing i mean it kills when all you really need is good shocks.

Originally posted by Lonestar_R
First weekend in april dude

bot for me...i'll be in the pits for ya though

[Lonestar_R]

ahh man....

[coryatver]

You guys have any room for another guy and quad?

[NPelletier]

my friends and i would love to be able to try 1 race late in the season just to see how muhc we suck lolprob try a couple practices:D

[DVXracer]

08 will be my first season racing sx, still gonna be racing mx too though. :)

[StrongRacing43]

First year racing C class MX locals.
On my newly rebuild 450r.

[300EXrider356]

I'll be racing some local races on my LTR. I've ridden all my life, but this year I decided to give racing a shot.

[Sjorge450R]

Originally posted by jesseweaver
im hoping to do a few D6 mx and harescrambles. does anyone still race 400s in C class?

C class in D-6 harescrambles are packed with fully worked 450's. Not to worry though. They still cant ride to save their lives.

You'll be fine. I cant wait to get back to racing A class in D-6. Its only been like a month and im dying from not racing.

[Lonestar_R]

coryatver: We have room in our pit I'm sure.....if you don't mind pitting beside Miss Angel Atwell.....I am not trailering at least not at the beginning of the season...I'd love to buy a enclosed trailer but I think that is out of the question right now...maybe next year I can since I don't think I will be building a new quad next year....

[DJJ450r]

This isn't my first year racing but it's going to be my first year racing for points in the GNCC series. I got screwed over last year so hopefully this year goes by better:blah: I'll be racing either Pro-am or College-A:macho

[bmskid]

Originally posted by jesseweaver
im hoping to do a few D6 mx and harescrambles. does anyone still race 400s in C class?


Yes I raced my 400 all year doing d6 harescrambles I finished 4th in d6 4th in northeast series at dutchmen and evansville, and 7th in state. Finished as high as 2nd with it. For 08 I'm racing the 400 again in B class

[FreeStylerEx]

atvmxrider I live in walthalcreek not even 2 miles from happy hill road hahaha! Ima senior at Thomas Dale! I ride at Greg jones's farm in Mataoca and wherever!

[wvspeedfreak]

I will be taking my son Austin to race this year.It won't be his first time ever racing but he didn't race at all this past year.

[brian-250]

If i can get my 400 thrown back together me and a buddy are planning on runnin Haspins this year. who else is gonna run down there?

[Ruby Soho]

Im going to race some close races around here.. first time ever racing, but I've been to a handful of open practices

[AtvMxRider]

Originally posted by FreeStylerEx
atvmxrider I live in walthalcreek not even 2 miles from happy hill road hahaha! Ima senior at Thomas Dale! I ride at Greg jones's farm in Mataoca and wherever!

It's been years since I have been to his Gregs place. I didn't know he still let people ride there:confused:

[05Z400rdr]

This coming season will be my first "serious" year of racing. I did race my old Z400 two years ago twice, but the second time I broke my arm. And, I'm not old enough to race my ltr yet until March. Our whole team will be doing all of the PAMX races, some of the WPSA races, maybe a National or two, and when none of that is going on, I will probably do a couple local D6 races.


Landon

[MX450]

Well this will be my second year racing, but i havent been to any nationals so im hoping to hit some of the closer ones this year and see how it goes...

[TWISTED]

Originally posted by AtvMxRider
It's been years since I have been to his Gregs place. I didn't know he still let people ride there:confused:

Is that the same Greg Jones that used to race at Millers Tavern???

[kawiefan]

i'll be racing some xc for the first time this year, hopefuly on a bike if i sell my mojave. if i dont i'll be doing it on the mojave or the lil bros crf100

[FreeStylerEx]

haha man, alot of people go out there. You should go out there oneday. I go least once a week, hes redone the track. It needs to be groomed though. But your welcomed to go out there on the weekends.

[tar]

This will be my first year raciing and I am really excited about it. I will run C class mx to start out and hopefully I will have what it takes to move up. I'm confident but not overly! I am going to a local track tomorow.

[Moto49X]

This will be my first year NOT racing since about 1999 or 2000. Sure will miss it! I've been planning to try to get back into it, but it doesnt look good for the next 2-3 years.

[AtvMxRider]

Originally posted by TWISTED
Is that the same Greg Jones that used to race at Millers Tavern???

Gary I am not sure I have never actually met him. I do think that he raced before though

[jesseweaver]

Originally posted by Sjorge300EX
C class in D-6 harescrambles are packed with fully worked 450's. Not to worry though. They still cant ride to save their lives.

You'll be fine. I cant wait to get back to racing A class in D-6. Its only been like a month and im dying from not racing.

what about D6 MX? how far can you go with a 400? i like mx a lot more, and i think ill do more mx races, but i know id be better at xc cause i do a lot of fast trail riding around here.

[TWISTED]

It's him... One of my main buddy's said it was him.... Looks like a fun place.. Some body said tha there is a big track being built in the Mechanicsville area... You know anything about it??? Supposed to be a super moto track and some other stuff.....

[flauge]

Im gonna try to race a full season for the first time in a local series this year. Maybe in 2009 I might do my first GNCC race:D

[FreeStylerEx]

haha yeah it is the same greg jones. Hes racing the monster jam stuff. Hes still a actually fast man for his old age. We ride with jeremy stickle and andrew dyson from millers tavern too lol.

[Hondamaster5505]

Originally posted by Hondamaster5505
I plan on TT racing.

Shes pretty much stock except and exhaust/rims/filter/bumper, but i plan on getting more.

+2 arms, z400 shocks, +2 axle, 11:1 piston, stg 2 cam.

Hopefully ill do well, but i have to race 450's and banshees:confused: :(

Oh well, its all in fun:D

UPDATE:

Talked to my dad tonight, and this is what he said.

If i do 4 or 5 TT races with my 400ex so i get the hang of it better, then he'll let me race his insanely fast banshee:eek2:

That way i can keep up with the rest of the pack and take corners better.

Im so excited! Heres the 400ex and the shee ill be racin!

[swampz]

that banshee will be a fast mutter on the straights but i hope your are ready to push that thing threw them corners, i dont know about you but i never could do any thing on a banshee on a tt track, imo youd be better off fixin the 400 up, cause shell corner so much better in the corners and to win a tt race you gotta be fast in the corners

[AtvMxRider]

Originally posted by TWISTED
It's him... One of my main buddy's said it was him.... Looks like a fun place.. Some body said tha there is a big track being built in the Mechanicsville area... You know anything about it??? Supposed to be a super moto track and some other stuff.....


My dad told me about it the other day. He read it in the newspaper. I am not sure when it it suppoed to be done I will have to find out.

[trxwannbe]

hopin to maybe throw down in my first mx national this year on a buddy's quad (sold mine to help pay for college) but thats only happening if the rumors are true and the wpsa's are comin to new england

[Hondamaster5505]

Originally posted by swampz
that banshee will be a fast mutter on the straights but i hope your are ready to push that thing threw them corners, i dont know about you but i never could do any thing on a banshee on a tt track, imo youd be better off fixin the 400 up, cause shell corner so much better in the corners and to win a tt race you gotta be fast in the corners

I think its easier in the corners.

When i go to the track to watch, everyone purposely slides around the entire turn.

The banshee i can hold a slide for much longer, and that track isnt about handing, its about speed and control.

[Sjorge450R]

Originally posted by jesseweaver
what about D6 MX? how far can you go with a 400? i like mx a lot more, and i think ill do more mx races, but i know id be better at xc cause i do a lot of fast trail riding around here.

i have never been to a D6 MX event. I was going to, but i dont have the tire setup so i stick to XC. D6 is known for some of the nastiest tracks around. i love it though. Rocks everywhere and once you get a nice suspension under you, you can just keep the hammer down. First XC race in D-6 isnt until April, so I will be traveling for some pre season action.