EVO SENIOR B RACER JOCHY GOMEZ
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Executive Committee Contacts Riders Reps Area Reps and Club Contacts The Prez Says Letters/Pit Bits Coaches Corner OSDR Hare Scramble Event Flyers
ON THE COVER: EVO Senior B Racer Jochy Gomez raced his way to a 2nd place finish at the 2017 OSDR Watermelon Bash 2 Hare Scramble.
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Area #1: Spencer St. John (912)674-8871 killerktm21@yahoo.com Counties: Out-of-State, Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes, Washington, Bay, Jackson, Calhoun, Gulf, Gadsden, Liberty, Franklin, Leon, Wakulla, Jefferson, Madison, Taylor, Lafayette, Dixie Area #2: Larry Roberts Counties: Hamilton, Suwannee, Columbia, Baker, Union, Bradford, Nassau, Duval, Clay, Putnam, St. Johns Area #3: William Toreki (352)372-1135 stillbill@cox.net Counties: Gilchrist, Alachua, Levy, Marion, Citrus, Sumter, Lake Area #4: Joe Carrasquillo (386)295-8428 fdjoec@aol.com Counties: Flagler, Volusia Area #5: Mike Belle (813)963-0657 mikebelle@tampabay.rr.com Counties: Hernando, Pasco. Pinellas, West Hillsborough Area #6: Dale Ellis (863)551-1598 dlellis@lanecounstruct.com Counties: East Hillsborough, Polk Area #7: Bill Jenkins, Jr. (407)282-6056 ford3233@aol.com Counties: Seminole, Orange, Osceola Area #8: Mark Bordelon (321)794-0993 mborde01@intersil.com Counties: Brevard, Indian River Area #9: Steve Nutter (941)915-5547 snutter@live.com Counties: Manatee, Sarasota, DeSoto, Highlands
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1 Apollo Motorcycle Club Jim Rollyson-Cocoa,Fl (321)917-6845 oldjimdandy@bellsouth.net www.apollomotorcycleclub.com 2 Azalea City Motorcycle Club Gary Wyatt-Interlachan,Fl (386)684-2698 wyattg1@windstream.net 3 Big Scrub Trail Riders John Hawkins-Tavares,Fl (352) 516-6903 jamohawkins@embarqmail.com www.bigscrub.com 4 Central Florida Trail Riders Dave Nagle (407) 222-0050 centaurconstruction@yahoo.com 5 Columbia Enduro Riders Ricky Dennis-Columbia,SC (803)786-0051 mastercraft@bellsouth.net 6 Daytona Dirt Riders RandyGriffin-NewSymrna Beach,Fl (386)423-4302 harescram755x@aol.com www.daytonadirtriders.com 7 Family Riders, Inc. Johnny Thomas-Hanahan,SC (843)553-1463 familyriderssc@bellsouth.net 8Greenville Enduro Riders Chris Poole-Laurens,SC info@greenvilleenduroriders.com
CLUB Glenn Hunt- PR Chair (678)231-4100 rcdrjax@gmail.com www.rcdr.org 14 Sarasota Area Dirt Riders Randy Faul-Sarasota,Fl (863)244-3709 randt817@gmail.com www.sarasotadirtriders.com 15 Sarasota Area Quad Riders Amanda Fronckowiak-Venice,Fl (941) 223-6974 ajc7191@comcast.net 16 Southeast Florida Trail Riders Fra n k Ca m p b e l l -We s t p a l m Beach,Fl (561) 689-8578 Seftr35@yahoo.com www.seftr.org 17 Sumter Enduro Riders Johnny McCoy-Sumter,SC (803) 481-5169 serma@ftc-i.net www.sermaclub.com 18 Suncoast Trail Blazers Brian CoughlinTampa,Fl (813)841-2160 bcoughl2@tampabay.rr.com www.suncoasttrailblazers.com 19 Sunrunners M/C Jack Terrell-Auburndale,Fl (863)984-9294 jackt@nohvcc.org 20 Tallahassee Trail Riders Steve Tomicich-Tallahassee,Fl (850)556-6784 www.tallahasseetrailriders.org
9 Old School Dirt Riders Ben Kelly-Sarasota,Fl (941)650-1473/(941)650-1474 ftr90racer@yahoo.com 10 Palm Beach Track & Trail Randy Rash-Ft.Lauderdale,Fl (954)931-5709 Motodadfla19@aol.com 11 Perry Mountain M/C Glenn Hollingshead-Selma.AL (334)872-0619 hhollingsh@msn.com 12 Nature Coast Trail Blazers Paul Ladouceur (352)279-4911 Paul@spectrumvoice-data.com www.naturecoasttrailblazers.com
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13 River City Dirt Riders Barry Miller-President (904)613-6572
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21 Treasure Coast Trail Riders Scott Klucinec-Vero Beach,Fl (772) 473-3801 bronc3@comcast.net
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ast month I mentioned all the running around several of us did during the month of November with this dirt bike thing called off road. Getting back to normal is not part of my lifestyle as I am wide open most of the time with a few yard sales and dirt naps along the way, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. As I was reading my December magazine, I was admiring the article about my friend and so many of the pictures was also describing and telling a story of my life also. It is amazing how things that go around come around as we both have so many memories and here we are still here today enjoying the ups and downs of this addiction we call dirt bikes. I can’t help but to remind all of us that our time here is very limited and our opportunities to enjoy our sport, our friends and getting chances to meet different people are slowly getting harder to do. One of our families from Panama was able to come see one of our
FTR H/S this month and it was like having your family come home from a vacation. It was like we had known each other for years when in reality we only met three months ago. The friends we made in another county were still our friends over here; I guess there’s nothing quite like being an off road junkie. I don‘t know about you, but 95% of my friends ride motorcycles and the others wish they could. Take the time to do something special with your dirt scooter, make some memories and maybe add a lot of new friends to your life. Go Ride! Thanks for listening, Randy Faul
New Hare Scrambles Pre-Entry Website FTR has contracted with a new company for Hare Scramble pre-entries. The website is: www.imathlete.com. •You can sign in to this website and build your profile. •You only have to do this once. •You will use the Username and Password you set up to access your account for the pre-entry. •Pre-entry will open approximately 10 days before the race weekend.
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nless you own a KTM, chances are you have a standard, time tested, cable clutch. If you've ever ridden a KTM or a bike with an after market hydraulic clutch installed you've probably cursed that same time tested cable clutch the very first time you pulled it in when you got back on your own bike. One of the first dirt bikes I ever rode was a 2003 YZ 450F with a Rekluse Core EXP and the clutch pull was effortless. Spoiled! I'm talking one finger effortless. Then I got my 2005 YZ250 and I met the dreaded arm pump. It took more that one finger to pull this clutch. I really didn't think I had much of a choice in the matter but to spend the $800 on a Rekluse or just deal with it and get stronger. Well, talking to a rep from Works Connection at the AIM Expo solved all of my problems. I never thought a different clutch perch and lever would make such a difference. The WC 1-2-3 Elite Perch Assembly
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SEFTR held a Thanksgiving Ride and Picnic for its club members and the members of the L-Cross club. The L-Cross club assisted SEFTR in laying out the track and running the Bad Bass race held in June. We are very thankful to the L-Cross club. We enjoyed each other's company and a great grilled lunch prepared by Carl Holme.
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Congratulations to Amanda Richardson for completing her Bachelor of Science in Marketing degree from the University of South Florida. FTR's Ethan Dickson is back om US soil and updated us on his latest deployment. "Deployment was awesome, I went to Spain, Israel, Oman, Egypt, and Bahrain. I was one of the ships that had missiles fired at us, but we shot them down. I'll be taking the 2nd class exam this March and I love my job so far." Congrats to FTR's Colton McLeod and his fiance Tayler Jenkins. "He proposed to me in Breckenridge, Colorado on the ski slopes, while on our family ski vacation on December 27th. It was a huge surprise and a very romantic location overlooking the beautiful mountains!" Here's to a long and happy life together!
We want to hear from you . send your letters and race reports to ftrmagazine@dekmar3d.com Its a great way to share your excitement and appreciation for the sport you love.
Conrats to FTR's Mason Hobb and his soon to be wife Danielle on their New Years engagement.
Now that is a nice wife, spending their anniversary at the track.
Letters to FTR A
t Mondin Hill, I had my first hard crash. I would like to Thank Steve Nutter who was with me and checked me out and the rest of the team for getting me back to camp. My injuries were a concussion, broken scaphoid bone in my wrist, and a gash in my face At the time I was thinking what in the world is going on ,why me!!They said I was going to be OK because I answered all the questions and wanted to know how my bike was and how could I get my pictures. Thank you FTR EMT crew for always being their for the riders. I am feeling back to 100% and should be back soon with a new helmet of course. If anyone got any pictures of my crash please post on the FTR Magazine Facebook page., Thank you. -Ethan Cox
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COACHE'S CORNER Tyler Coody
n motorcycle racing the most recognized overuse injury is arm pump. Symptoms of arm pump can very dramatically from person to person and can last for the first 2-3 miles of an enduro or up to several days after a riding session. It is important to understand what’s actually occurring in your forearm that’s causing arm pump in order to find the best solution for solving the problem. In this article, I hope to shed a little light on the topic and help you get started fighting the battle against arm pump. First of all, what is arm pump? In the medical sense, it’s compartment syndrome. While it would be nice to have a medical condition reserved for us moto-heads, compartment syndrome is not all that rare and usually occurs in the lower extremities in runners and cyclists. The effects of compartment syndrome can be pretty severe and can even lead to dying tissues and chronic nerve issues. There are two distinct types of compartment syndrome, acute and chronic. Exertional compartment syndrome falls into the chronic category, while acute compartment syndrome typically occurs after a traumatic injury to the limb. Symptoms of chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) can include numbness, tingling, aching, sharp pain, cramping, and tightening of the affected muscles. Does any of this sound familiar? Ok, so now that we’ve gotten the technical description out of the way, what causes arm pump in the first place? The compartment of the forearm contains many different small muscle groups. Those muscles are a part of a system that moves your wrist, fingers, and both bones in the lower part of the arm and also assist in the movement of the elbow. They are serious multi-taskers! During a repetitive exercise bout, such as riding, think of all the actions your forearm is asked to perform. Clutching, braking, throttle control, pushing, and pulling are all part of normal riding
movements and all of these can put serious stress on the forearms. As oxygenated blood rushes in to feed the muscles and help them continue to perform, the size of the muscle belly increases anywhere between 10-20%. This takes up more space within the fascia, which is like a protective sheath the muscle slides in (kind of like a sausage but I would guess less delicious). Blood continues to rush in but unfortunately cannot escape which can affect the return of blood flow back towards the heart and can prevent the lymph nodes from removing waste products from any damaged tissues. Most cases of arm pump go away after the activity has ended and the compartment has returned to normal size. In serious cases of arm pump and for those who make a living in the sport of racing motorcycles, there is a surgical procedure called a fasciectomy where a surgeon can remove a section of the fascia and allow more room in the compartment, which helps reduce the effects of CECS. Often times, fasciectomy is reserved for acute compartment syndrome. Most cases of arm pump will go away shortly after the activity has ended, but that doesn’t solve the issues that occur while riding. It is also important to understand the difference between arm pump and normal muscular fatigue. Sparing you all the details of the Kreb’s Cycle, which is how muscles obtain and use energy, it is important to understand that the byproducts of the process can produce symptoms that are very similar to CECS but are often short lived. Compare this to lifting weights and experiencing a burning sensation coupled with an extreme tightening of the muscle (the pump). After resting a minute or two, you are able to perform another set. The primary difference here is that the muscle has time to normalize and replenish ATP in order to complete the movement. However, when you’re riding, you don’t give yourself time to recover due to your death grip on the handlebars. Since surgery might not be an option for everyone, I do have a few simple tips that might help your alleviate some of the symptoms of arm pump. First, let’s start with the basics.
Bike set up: Your grips are important and you might need to play around with several kinds. Extreme vibration can signal the brain to grip tighter and can make arm pump worse. You also might want to experiment with handlebar height to see if that helps. Preparation: Make sure you are well hydrated during your event. This is a good idea anyway, but dehydration can extrapolate symptoms and push things into the realm of exertionalrhabdomyolisis, which would be bad. It even sounds bad. While strength training can be a great benefit, the causes and symptoms of arm pump aren’t really aligned with forearm strength. I’m not saying that you shouldn’t train your forearms, but what you really need is more space and a properly supple fascia surrounding those tissues. This is done by mobility work and stretching primarily. 4 Arm Strong device: By now you’ve probably seen the 4 Arm Strong device that is endorsed by Aldon Baker. I’ve never used one of these, but I would bet it works pretty well. It’s based on a simple concept where you tack down one part of the tissue and stretch it from the other end. This is by no means a new technique, but it is a neat device that might make it easier and more convenient to perform this stretching technique. You can get the same result from a band and golf ball, which is what I’ve used for years to combat tennis elbow. A simple joint distraction technique would also work. Muscle Stem devices: I’ve used a Marc Pro muscle stem and it works like magic! There are many other bands of muscle stems, likeCompex, and the PowerDot. Each of these will
work, and if you want the end all be all, NormaTec is a full compression system. These devices use an electrical current to stimulate muscle contractions while pumping waste products through the lymphatic system and away from the congested area. They would be great tools to use during gas stops or between motos. Don’t get these confused with TENS units. They are built on a different frequency and stimulate muscular contraction rather than the nerve bed. TENS units are primarily for pain management. For a more detailed look at the muscle stem units, and some mobility techniques, visit www.fit-moto.com. I’ll put up more details there! If you have any experience with any of these devices or ways that you’ve beat arm pump, let me know! I’d love to get your feedback. Be Fast. Be Well. Tyler Coody, MS, CSCS
OLD SCHOOL DIRT RIDERS
FLORIDA TRAIL RIDERS D
ust or no dust, the Old School Dirt Riders know how to put on a great event. This years Water Melon Bash Hare Scramble was no exception. The course was fast, technical and a sand lovers dream. Great job to everyone who put in the hard work it takes to cut the trail and put this event together.
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Enduro #1
09/03-09/04
Enduro #2 Little Brown Jug
Union, SC
09/10-09/11
HS #1
Ormond Beach, Fl
09/17-09/18
Enduro #3 Chipley
Chipley, Fl
09/24-09/25
HS #2
Central Florida Trail Riders
Bartow, Fl
10/01-10/02
Enduro #4
Suncoast Trailblazers
Brooksville, Fl
10/08 /2016
Hare Scramble Committee Meeting
10/22-10/23
HS #3
Azalea City Motorcycle Club
Palatka, Fl
11/05-11/06
HS #4
Sunrunners
Bartow, Fl
11/05-11/06
Enduro #5 Perry Mountain
Maplesville, Al
11/19-11/20
CANCELLED Treasure Coast Trail Riders
CANCELLED
12/03 2016
Hare Scramble Committee Meeting
Punta Gorda, Fl
12/03-12/04
HS #5
Old School Dirt Riders
Punta Gorda, Fl
12/17-12/18
Rain Date
01/07-01/08
HS #6
Suncoast
Brooksville, Fl
01/14-01/15
HS #7
Sarasota Area Dirt Riders
Punta Gorda, Fl
01/21-01/22
Enduro #6 River City Dirt Riders
01/28-01/29
HS #8
02/11 /2017
Hare Scramble Committee Meeting
Okeechobee, Fl
02/11-02/12
HS #9
South East Florida Trail Riders
Okeechobee, Fl
02/25-02/26
Enduro #7
Central Florida Trail Riders
Richloam, Fl
03/04-03/05
HS #10
Big Scrub Trail Riders
Gatorback
03/04-03/05
Enduro #8 Sandlapper
03/19zz/2017
Big Scrub Trail Riders Daytona Dirt Riders
Lochloosa, Fl
Seville, Fl
Palm Beach Track & Trail Riders Okeechobee, Fl
Enduro #9 Alligator Enduro
TBA Ormond Beach, Fl
03/25-03/26
HS #11
River City Dirt Riders
Maxville, Fl
04/08-04/09
HS #12
Nature Coast Trail Blazers
Dade City, Fl
04/22/2017
Hare Scramble Sanction Meeting
Samsula, Fl
04/22-04/23
HS #13
Samsula, Fl
05/06-05/07
Safety Team Rain Date
05/20-05/21
Safety Team Rain Date
Apollo Motorcycle Club