Memorial Day Race at Breezewood

[dan harris]

Sunday may 24, 2009 ONLY RACE OF THE YEAR AT BREEZEWOOD

Race sign ups are $30 per class, No AMA CArds or District Cards required. Classes will run two 3 lap moto's on the intermediate track. Sign ups are from 8am to 1:30pm. Racing starts promptly at 3pm. All racers must attend the racers meeting at 2:50pm on the blacktop by the intermediate track.

Awards: Each class with the exception of the cash classes will have a 36" trophy for first place finisher. Second and third will get plaques.


Practice: The tracks will be open for practice for anyone who pays for a daily riding pass from 8am until 2pm. Anyone coming out just to race and not paying for a daily riding pass will be able to practice on the intermediate track only from 1 m until 2pm only.

****Both tracks will be closed at 3pm so everyone can concentrate on the racing *****

[dan harris]

QUAD CLASSES:

1). Kids 50cc to 70cc Beginner
2). Kids 50cc to 70cc Advanced
3). Kids 90cc to 110cc beginner
4). Kids 90cc to 110cc Advanced
5). 250 Class Beginnner (raptor 250, 300ex, 250ex, blaster)
6). 250 Class Advanced (raptor 250, 300ex, 250ex, blaster)
7). 400 Intermediate Class (400cc four stroke, 350cc two stroke)
8). 400 Advanced Class (400cc four stroke, 350cc two stroke
9). 450 Intermediate Class (B and C riders)
10). 450 Advanced Class (A and Advanced B riders)
11). Open Vet Class (30 years plus)
12). Open Women's Class
13). Open Quad Dash For Cash (50% payback) (one moto 3 laps)

[dan harris]

I hope to see alot of the Quad riders showing up to battle on the Intermediate track. I've been widening all the turns and jumps for the past few weeks. Should be some awesome racing.



Sunday we are having a Free Cook Out. Come Join Us for the Entire Weekend.


Who's coming???? Who's racing???? Post Up !!!!

[jesseweaver]

i raced last year and had a great time. i didn't check when i'm working or anything yet but hopefully ill be able to go for the weekend, if not HOPEFULLY i'll be able to make the races sunday.

bike classes?

[JForestZ34]

Damn I hope I will be able to make it this year.. :(



James

[winters126]

I wish I could make it, but my brother is getting married Memorial Weekend and I'm in the wedding. I asked if he would mind if I slipped away for a few hours to race but he didn't like that idea too much! Good luck to all the racers and take lots of pics to post up here after it's over. I'll miss seeing everyone.

[XXX -rider]

Hey Dan, we should be there ...;)
The Kiddo wants to race her quad & her bikes !

[quad2xtreme]

This is what I got from a flier Dan emailed to everyone his mailing list.

Bikes:
1). Kids 50cc to 70cc Beginner
2). Kids 50cc to 70cc Advanced
3). Kids 85cc to 105cc two stroke (15yr age limit)
4). Kids 150cc 4 stroke (85cc 2 stroke can also enter 16yr age limit)
5). Kids open 4stroke 70cc to 125cc (15yr age limit)
6). 65cc two stroke Class
7). Open Woman’s class
8). 125cc two stroke 250cc 4stroke intermediate Class
9). 125cc two stroke 250cc 4stroke advanced Class
10.) 250cc two stroke 450cc 4 stroke intermediate Class
11). 250cc two stroke 450cc 4 stroke advanced Class
12). Open Vet Class (30 plus)
13). Pit Bikes 50cc semi stock (no motor kits)
14). Pit Bikes open class (no 150’s )
15). Pit Bikes Dash for Cash (50% payback)
(Pitbike Dash for cash is a 1 moto race, 3 lap moto)
16). Open Bikes Dash For Cash
(Open bike cash class is a 1 moto race 3 laps.)

[dan harris]

Kelly,

Sorry to hear you won't be able to make it out. We'll miss ya, I'm sure the girls class will breath a sigh of relief knowing they won't have to battle with you.

Lots of new changes on the intermediate track for the race. Just added a second set of whoops. All the jumps have been widened to make plenty of passing room.

[ltr450rider21]

hate to say this dan but me and landen have a district6 race that weekend! Landen, another rider and me are battling it out for the points lead right now so I can't miss the race. I was more excited about doing the breezewood race than any race all year, especcially with the big trophy!! :rolleyes:

In June we will try to plan a trip to be out there! Keep the track wide for passing so our buddies can have a race of our own! :blah:

[08mxkfx]

i should be there for the weekend. Plan on racing the Advanced 450 class. Cant wait!!

[dan harris]

I know the competition will be glad to hear that Nick and Landon won't be racing. Good luck at the district race.

Matt, looking forward to seeing you at the park - its been a while !

How about that 400 class - who's gonna be representing there????

Is anybody claiming the first place trophy in the 250 class???? how about them raptor riders???

[08mxkfx]

I didnt even see theres a 400 class. Ill bring down my old race bike (kfx400) and race that class too. Yeah its been awhile since ive ridden there. Cant wait to see the new track changes.

[MX MaNiAc 06]

I could see a lot of 450 quads racing. How wide is the start? How many quads fit across?

[flyboy62]

i will be there i am gojng to race the 450 intermedate. cant wait to ride the tracks when they are all dry and see everyone up there!!

[jesseweaver]

Originally posted by MX MaNiAc 06
I could see a lot of 450 quads racing. How wide is the start? How many quads fit across?

yea i bet the 450 intermediate class will be PACKED

[flyboy62]

ya i bet thats why stars are important. hopefully i can get i good one. i am going to be pratcing them all weekend!!

[quad2xtreme]

Originally posted by jesseweaver
yea i bet the 450 intermediate class will be PACKED

I hope so. Would be great to hear Dan had to have heat races.

[d3ktrix]

I hope to be there, if I race I'll probably do 450 advanced. Just because there will be less people in the class. lol

So the race is on the intermediate track? Thought I herd something about using both tracks at one point? Just a rumor?

[dan harris]

The race is just on the intermediate track, originally it was going to be combined.

The start will hold 13 quads comfortably. Somebody bring their camera out this weekend and take some pics of the start and all the changes. Track is twice as wide as before.

If we have enough riders I'll add a Beginner class too. Would be nice to have that many quads. I think the 250 class and the 400 class's will be popular also.

[dan harris]

Everyone coming out to ride this Memorial Day weekend will be entered in a drawing to win a Free Dream Camp Week Pass. ($1000 Value) We will do another drawing for a free Dream Camp Pass July 4th weekend. Hope to see you here.

[sunco]

So my class got eliminated :( over 40. Its good to find hard riders :eek2: I mean its hard to find ole guys riding. :) I'm bringing the crew. We'll see where I fit in. Always happy to be @ BPG.

[quad2xtreme]

Originally posted by sunco
So my class got eliminated :( over 40. Its good to find hard riders :eek2: I mean its hard to find ole guys riding. :) I'm bringing the crew. We'll see where I fit in. Always happy to be @ BPG.

Wish I could make it. :( My last race 40+ class race was at NCMP in January.

Click here for self-promotion video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9EdrGTa2MA) :p

[dan harris]

As with all the classes if we have alot of riders turnout I'm willing to add more classes. I just don't want to run 30 classes of 2 and 3 riders in each class. We have room for 13 quads on the gate and I'd like to see close to that many on the line for each race.

[sunco]

Ok then, we need 12 more ole dudes.

Who had the baby? Congrads I hear is in order. There's another new kid on the block. One more rider

[MX MaNiAc 06]

Originally posted by sunco
Ok then, we need 12 more ole dudes.

Who had the baby? Congrads I hear is in order. There's another new kid on the block. One more rider

I could talk my dad into running with you but you won't have very harsh competition. He doesn't like to leave 3rd gear on my 450 because "it's too g*d damn fast and it makes my ciggarette go out!!!!" :D

[sunco]

Nice! Thats not a picture of yo daddy on yo sig is it?:D

[dan harris]

Well its finally here, the only chance all year to race at the PROVING GROUNDS is this coming weekend. SUNDAY MAY 24th at 3:00 pm. Sounds like were gonna have a good turnout from what I've been hearing.

The intermediate track has been totally set up for the race, the weather man calls for great weather. Hope you can make it out. We have 3 foot trophies for first place, great memorable plaques for 2nd and 3rd and cool number plates for fourth place.


Gate pick for moto one will be done by the sign up order, the earlier you sign up the better gate pick you get. Sign ups start at 8am sunday morning.

[cmaxx]

im most likely comin out there.what time are yall cooking out?

also how much does it cost to get in but not race?

[jesseweaver]

my parents are taking our truck to the cabin sunday so im still tryin really hard to find a ride, but everyones away:ermm:

[quad2xtreme]

I envy everyone making it for the weekend. You guys are going to have a great time and the tracks are going to be better than ever...which is saying alot.

[dan harris]

The cook out is on Monday at 1pm. A one day weekend riding pass is $40, you can ride from 8am to 8pm except Sunday we are closing the tracks at 3pm for the races. A two day pass is $60 and a 3 day pass is $70. Racing is $30 per class. Two moto format.


Tracks are in awesome shape, just added two more tractor trailer loads of mulch today.

[08mxkfx]

I should be there saturday morning aslong as i get paid this week and will be staying till either sunday night or monday afternoon.

[dan harris]

Matt,

Looking forward to riding with Ya. Are you planning on racing??

[08mxkfx]

Hell yeah im racing haha You knwo of any place down there to get race gas thats close to the track? i dont know if my dealers going to have any in, in time for this weekend

[cmaxx]

does it cost to just get in?(without riding or racing)i was wanting to bring my quad out and try to sell it.

[dan harris]

Spectators and Non riders are charged $5 at the gate.

Matt I have VP C-12 in five gallon cans here at the park, Its $70 a can. I don't get a price break on it, or make any money on it, I just keep it here for riders convenience.

[08mxkfx]

Thats perfect Dan! I will probably be picking up 2 cans.

[sunco]

OK Dan - I did 400 things on my list already - 300 more to go by 5pm tonite. We are leaving after dinner & should be there by 2am. :D . Still got my spot ? Good see ya then.

[jesseweaver]

as long as the weathers nice and i can let my ninja with my friend so he has something to drive and take his s10 ill be out for the day sunday. weather looks good so i'm pumped. look for me all by myself lol in a small maroon s10 and #284 Jr's Cycle Shop YZ250F...

Dan, tracks open at 8 right?? ill probably be there around 7:30 :macho lol ill need to get all the practice in i can....

[dan harris]

Tracks are super sweet, I just finished watering and came in to check emails. Lots of good quad riders here already, including the Sunco crew. .....who by the way is already looking for an axle to fix the one they broke this morning on the 450.


Weather is P E R F E C T !!!!!!

[d3ktrix]

Does he need a stock or extended axle?

And do we need a kill switch to race?

[08mxkfx]

Ill call up a few friend to see if anyone has a spare axle? What is it for?

[dan harris]

tJ's already got a new axle in the 450, thanks to Daryl at Bedford Motorsports, he got hooked up and is back on the track tearing it up. No tether cords needed to race.

Lots of quads showing up so far for the race, but I still think there are more bikes here then quads so far.

.....gotta run and put some water on the tracks.

[08mxkfx]

Leaving now. Should be there around 12

[JForestZ34]

I hope there will be some good pics posted from this weekend....



James

[jesseweaver]

just got back a few mins ago.... i stayed for all the bike first motos but thats all i got to see. i got a few pics, ill post them sometime.

i was braking after a guy in front of me layed it over and i slid sideways to avoid him and got hit broadside by a quad. somehow i managed to keep it up :confused: but my shifter got jammed up into my case and i couldn't shift so i had to get out of the race :o

thanks a lot dan, tracks were real nice all day

[dan harris]

Man what a great weekend. Our biggest turn out ever !!! Thanks to everyone who came out and enjoyed their holiday weekend here at the Proving Grounds.


We had 143 racers show up to do battle on the intermediate track. Unfortunately all the rain Saturday Night Swamped out alot of the good inside and outside passing lines. Still we were treated to some good racing, especially in the quad classes.

Congradulations to all the winners and thank you to everyone who signed up and raced.

And a special thank you to everyone who voluntered to help out all weekend, all the great people here made it a smooth event.

Hope to see everyone here again soon.

[quad2xtreme]

That is awesome news Dan. Maybe you should start your own series? :D Out of curiousity, what was the split between dirt bikes and quads?

I don't think we've ever had more than 60 quad riders at any D13 or D29 race here in NC other than when the National is at Birch Creek.

Big Congrats!

[dan harris]

Big Jon,

I'll have to check on those numbers, all the racing papers are in the sign in booth, I'll post it later.

I know we had 6 in the money class, 7 or so in the Advanced Class, the intermediate class had 20 signed up, we ran two gates for them. The 400 class had at least 10.

Yeah it was a good turnout for an outlaw race. definately more bikes then quads all weekend. With the nationals up here this weekend and the D6 points race, it kept alot of the quad racers away.

[sunco]

The Sunrise Crew had a great time.
Flyboy got 1st & I got a 2nd. Father & son went 1 & 2. ( Dan always makes me look good ;) ) Ya just can't get it any better than @ BPG. Everyone looking out for each other. Thats what makes life fun. I did some jumps I hadn't done before. Tried to get better at the ones do do.

There's no trophy for being the oldest guy racing quads that weekend, but that would be me :eek2: . 47 Its just great hanging out on the track. And Yes Flyboys dad is faster than yours

If I'm looking to be satisfied - I go to Breezewood.

Thanx again Dan, Amanda & all who were there. Nice to see old friends & make new ones.

Way to go Flyboy - Dads proud of ya. Now get out there & wash those quads before I get home from work :p

See ya soon Dan:devil:

John thanx for the reply on the axle - I still might need it. :D

[jesseweaver]

got a few pics

:ermm:

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff71/1999_416ex/DSCN0944.jpg

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff71/1999_416ex/DSCN0947.jpg

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff71/1999_416ex/DSCN0950.jpg

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff71/1999_416ex/DSCN0951.jpg

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff71/1999_416ex/DSCN0953.jpg

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff71/1999_416ex/DSCN0955.jpg

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff71/1999_416ex/DSCN0957.jpg

[jesseweaver]

just found out a guy i know went out yesterday and crashed and hit his head hard on a rock and had to be airlifted out.

[sunco]

you know derrick?

[08mxkfx]

Had a good weekend riding but thats the last time i race on that track. 1 lane the entire track. Every place to pass that was there in practice wasnt groomed for the race so it was impossible to pass. Other then that it was a great weekend. Awesome practice track, bad race track but that just my opinion.

[dan harris]

Originally posted by 08mxkfx
Had a good weekend riding but thats the last time i race on that track. 1 lane the entire track. Every place to pass that was there in practice wasnt groomed for the race so it was impossible to pass. Other then that it was a great weekend. Awesome practice track, bad race track but that just my opinion. Dang Matt don't hate on the track just cause the local boys whooped up on ya. I said it earlier that the inch and a half of rain the night before swamped out all the inside lines. Chris still found room to make two passes and Justin made one. I know they ride here all the time and know all the lines. But I really think the track will make a great track to race on, especially for quads.

[08mxkfx]

Im not hating on the track at all im just saying its not a race track. I love practicing on it but not a track to race. Im not mad that i got beat by local boys since they ride there every weekend i know Im faster then them.

[jesseweaver]

Originally posted by sunco
you know derrick?

yea he took our trailer out yesterday... i didn't hear much about it, i was just talking to him and he said he got knocked out on the jump on the big track by the bleachers and didn't remember much

[jesseweaver]

are the races gonna be on there next year? i like the big track a lot more...

[sunco]

So that means he's OK. Glad to here. I was there & its sucks crashing. Been there done that as most of us have. Let him know we're thinking of him & glad he's on the mend.

[jesseweaver]

yea will do. i didn't really get to talk to him much but he seemed to act like it wasn't that bad :ermm:

[dan harris]

Jesse,

Next year the races will be on the INTERMEDIATE TRACK again. I also like the big track better, but more people prefer the intermediate. We had twice as many racers this year then last. I think the intermediate track makes a better race track. Granted with an inch and a half of rain the night before and 7 tractor trailer loads of mulch on the track it was pretty much one line on Sunday.

[XXX -rider]

IMO it was the best run & most fun "Outlaw race" ever !!..

not taking anything from Dan or his efforts , because both were top notch !!
.. but if someone /anyone expected things to perfect or the track to be tremendously different than how the track is on any other weekend they surely need a quick reality check
...my 11 yr old girl had a blast & didnt complain about the track 1 bit

as stated already the rain can & does do unwanted things to ANY MX track ..but this is normal at times for this part of year..we have raced 9 times already this year & 6 of those races were mudddy & conditions were not always perfect but we race because we love racing MX....no mater the conditions of tracks !

thanx again Dan we had damn good weekend @ Breezewood !!

& BTW myself & Lauren will be back next year ...
.( if doesnt interfere w/ her racing schedule etc) when you have the 2010 race

[jesseweaver]

yea i agree on the int. track being better for racing, probably a lot better better for spectating and also a lot more room to line up classes before the motos. just needs bigger jumps for the race! :devil:

i think one thing that could MAYBE be changed is the really small bikes and quads and how many laps they run. it gets really dragged out and you almost always know whos gonna win when they're about half way down the start straight... but hey i guess they pay the $30 too and get trophys and plaques and i'm sure if i was a parent with a child racing i would disagree with everything i just said lol :ermm:

[sunco]

I think that what the race is about is to give anyone a chance to try it out & see if its something they might like.

It also supports BPG.

Its just plain fun.

The more you support anything at BPG the longer we'll all have a place to ride.

Truth be told - you can't find another DAN HARRIS. His compassion for any rider that shows up at his place is top notch.

Just go there & ride. EAT DRINK & BE MERRY

:blah:

[wvspeedfreak]

Originally posted by sunco
I think that what the race is about is to give anyone a chance to try it out & see if its something they might like.

It also supports BPG.

Its just plain fun.

The more you support anything at BPG the longer we'll all have a place to ride.

Truth be told - you can't find another DAN HARRIS. His compassion for any rider that shows up at his place is top notch.

Just go there & ride. EAT DRINK & BE MERRY

:blah:

I agree 100%.Well said.

[jesseweaver]

yea and also...

my mom was very impressed with the place after she drove an hour from our cabin with my sister to watch me race and found out i couldn't race and then left right away and yous gave her her money back. and i also got my money back from racing. :D big props for that

[Les Davis]

Originally posted by sunco
I think that what the race is about is to give anyone a chance to try it out & see if its something they might like.

It also supports BPG.

Its just plain fun.

The more you support anything at BPG the longer we'll all have a place to ride.

Truth be told - you can't find another DAN HARRIS. His compassion for any rider that shows up at his place is top notch.

Just go there & ride. EAT DRINK & BE MERRY

:blah:

Sunco.....I couldnt agree with you more!!! Very well said!

[Keystone_Rider]

Did they have the old fart, over 40 quad races this year? I thought about racing at BPG this year in the senior quad class but heard there was not enought interest.

[sunco]

Originally posted by Keystone_Rider
Did they have the old fart, over 40 quad races this year? I thought about racing at BPG this year in the senior quad class but heard there was not enought interest.

2nd place in my class for the quads :D I'm 47

Most of my farts are new :devil: although some may be recylced.

Les - we missed ya.

[sunco]

went thru the girls camera & found this one. We don't really have any w/ the race.

[flyboy62]

i had an amazing weekend! on friday a snapped my axle in 2 then amanda called BEDFORD motosports so my dad ran down there and got one. so i was also able to ride some friday night too. on sunday i won both of my motos! the first one i got the holeshot and pulled away. the second one josh got in front of me but i passed him on the inside and he blew his tire off the bead. i would like to thank Dan and Amanda for the most amazing time at breezewood. the tracks were amazing and the food was awesome. and thanks to Bedford motosports for having an axle.

[Les Davis]

Congrats Flyboy and Sunco on the great finishes!

Did anyone get any video or pics of the race. Would love to have been there and participated in the "old fart" race with Sunco! Would love to see some pics if you got em.

[quad2xtreme]

I would like to see the videos too. 40+ class? You guys sure? You guys sure look older than that. :p :eek:

We need to enjoy it while we can. Pretty sure Dan will be joining us soon. :devil:

[XXX -rider]

lol I heard there was an ol guy about 50..or so flying around all w/e on his ol chromed out modded trx250R big bore :D
..anyone see him ?

[wvspeedfreak]

Originally posted by XXX -rider
lol I heard there was an ol guy about 50..or so flying around all w/e on his ol chromed out modded trx250R big bore :D
..anyone see him ?

I have heard about that guy :p