BANQUET PHOTOS
FTR CHAMPS BY THE NUMBERS & MORE
AREA #1 - Out-of-State, Panhandle
Brandon St. John (912) 729-1089 ktm21brandon@yahoo.com
AREA #2 - Hamilton, Suwannee, Columbia, Baker, Union, Bradford, Nassau, Duval, Clay, Putnam, St. Johns
James Benton (904) 589 0093 bentonracing116@yahoo.com
AREA #3 - Gilchrist, Alachua, Levy, Marion, Citrus, Sumter, Lake
Wiliam Toreki (352) 372-1135 stillbill@cox.net
AREA #4 - Flagler, Volusia
Mike McGuire (386) 871-0666 makmcguire@yahoo.com
AREA #5 - Hernando, Pasco, Pinellas, West Hillsborough
Shane Hitz (747) 213-4399 shane.hitz@yahoo.com
AREA #6 - East Hillsborough, Polk
Trey Heath (863) 326-3009 treyheath@hotmail.com
AREA #8 - Brevard, Indian River
Shaun Foutch (386) 214-4878 eastflorida234@yahoo.com
AREA #9 - Manatee, Sarasota, Hardee, DeSoto, Highlands
Bruan Dugre (941) 893-7898 brian@mycentec.com
AREA #10 - Okeechobee, St. Lucie, Martin
Ken Harris (772) 370-4434 khei9862@gmail.com
AREA #11 - Charlotte, Lee, Glades, Hendry, Collier
Ken Redford (239) 297-7170 redford_kenny@yahoo.com
AREA #12 - Palm Beach
Kyle McAfee (561) 722-1318 rkyle914@aol.com
AREA #13 - Borward, Dade, Monroe
Adam Cohen (954) 881-4211 adams.cohen.c@gmail.com
Big O Trail Riders
Tommy Clay 863-532-1952 tommy_clay@yahoo.com
Big Scrub Trail Riders Curtis Bell (386) 679-8201 curtbell@rocketmail.com
Central Florida Trail Riders Elesa Berard (407) 376-7115 elesa@embarqmail.com
Columbia Enduro Riders Ricky Dennis (803) 786-0051 mastercraft@bellsoth.net
Daytona Dirt Riders Joe Carrasquillo (386) 615-0722 secretary4ddr@gmail.com
Family Riders, Inc. Johnny Thomas (843) 553-1463 familyriderssc@bellsouth. net
Greenville Enduro Riders
Chris Poole (864) 617-4342 info@greenvilleenduroriders.com
Nature Coast Trail Blazers Rob Swann (813) 731-5552 naturecoasttrailriders@ gmail.com
Perry Mountain M/C
Brad Belcher (205) 340-4298
perrymountainmotorcycleclub@gmail.com
River City Dirt Riders James Benton (904) 589-0093
bentonracing116@yahoo.com
Sarasota Area Dirt Riders Randy Faul (863) 244-3709 randt817@gmail.com
Southeast Florida Trail Riders Frank Campbell (561) 951-3732 flawoods35@yahoo.com
Sumter Enduro Riders
Johnny McCoy (803) 481-5169 serma@ftc-i.net
Suncoast Trail Blazers
Cary Hunt 727-635-6228
suncoastbiz1@gmail.com
Sunrunners Dirt Riders West Anderson (863) 604-1868
jetster220@gmail.com
Tallahassee Trail Riders
Mikey Rainey (350) 591-5386
trailriderstallahassee@ gmail.com
AREA #7 - Seminola, Osceola, Orange
Jason Ennis (321) 615-8227 jason.ennis@mypowersports. net
Apollo M/C
Mark Bordelon (321) 794-0993 markbord115@gmail.com
Azalea City M/C
Gary Wyatt (386) 684-2698
wyattg1@windstream.net
Old School Dirt Riders
Ben Kelly (941) 650-1473
ftr90racer@yahoo.com
Palm Beach Track & Trail
Randy Rash (954) 931-5709
motodadfla19@aol.com
Treasure Coast Trail Riders Luis M Rodriguez (772) 801-9777
luisabx@hotmail.com
PRESIDENT
Randy Faul (863) 244-3709 president@floridatrailriders.org
VICE PRESIDENT
Pete Rose (941) 270-1189 vicepresident@floridatrailriders.org
SECRETARY
Bill Toreki 352-372-1135 secretaryfloridatrailriders.org
TREASURER
Kayla Vawter (863) 381-2649 treasurer@foridatrailriders.org
HARE SCRAMBLE CHAIRMAN
Randy Rash (954) 931-5709 hschair@floridatrailriders.org
ENDURO CHAIRMAN
George Tolson (863) 698-3837 endurochair@floridatrailriders.org
HARE SCRAMBLE REFEREE
Jeff Hazeltine 941-468-7204 hsreffloridatrailriders.org
ENDURO REFEREE
Glenn Hunt (678) 231-4100 enduroref@floeidatrailriders.org
BUSINESS MANAGER
Darlene Riggs (352) 538-6291 businessmanager@floridatrailriders.org
AA/A ENDURO
Don Chriss (407) 694-5614 decorlando@gmail.com
B/C ENDURO
Sam Boydstun (407) 467-3951 woodsracercfl@rr.com
SPECIALTY A/B ENDURO
Peter Magee (352) 472-6932 cr250@bellsouth.net
SPECIALTY C/WOMEN ENDURO
Jimmy Pitts (321) 234-5086
AA/A HARE SCRAMBLE Ryan McCarthy (941) 234-5086 ryanmccarthy90@gmail.com
B/C HARE SCRAMBLE Roy Culbertson (407) 446-7993 roy.culbertson337@gmail.com
SPECIALTY A/B HARE SCRAMBLE
Paul Lucas (305) 244-7531 happytimesamuse@msn.com
SPECIALTY C/WOMEN HARE SCRAMBLE
Holly Langford (954) 504-2659 hollylangford10@gmail.com
SATURDAY CLASSES HARE SCRAMBLE
Kurt Lucas (786) 385-7771
kurtlucas101@gmail.com
QUADS
Pete Rose (941) 270-1189
pwrracingktm@gmail.com
We are definitely in the dog days of summer with our temps reaching three digits and getting motivated to do anything outside is a struggle. The thought of heading out to the HS property to start putting ideas and plans into action for our October event brings mixed emotions as one side of my brain says we need to get started and the other side says, “are you out of your mind”. Take a guess which brain cells wins the
“Brain Size Award”. Yeah, you guessed it, our start date is in late August. This year our club decided on going south like we did several years ago with some new found pepper trees that are going to have our Sunday riders in a tunnel for some time while looking for daylight to find their way out. With this being said, we might have to hire the pepper tree specialist team from the Snake River event to come and negotiate the proper way to access this jungle. All in all, we are looking to really change
things up this year as the urgency to start early gets closer. We are putting plans together to give our riders something totally different this year with a bunch more trees and new found sections just begging to be ridden on.
Thanks for listening,
Randy Faul
Words: Jim Edleston
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7
What an amazing week!!! June 5-9, FUEL the riding ministry that has been attending our events, came to Florida and put on an excellent Riding Camp on the Daytona Dirt Riders’ property.
Thirty-seven kids from 6-16 participated. They all rode under close supervision of
some of AA riders who gave them tips and special training on riding safe and fast. All the kids benefitted and appreciated the training… and just watching them from Monday through Thursday, you could literally see them improving.
The kids participated in Bible studies in the morning and a praise service every night. The highlight of the week was Thursday night. The speaker presented the good news of Jesus, explaining that He paid the
price for their sins by choosing to die on the cross. Proving he had the power to forgive their (and our) sins, on the third day God raised His Son from the dead. He walked out of the grave in victory over death!
I watched as the kids listened intently. When the speaker asked who wanted to have Jesus as their Savior and Lord 10 kids came forward and accepted Christ.
Betty and I were overwhelmed with joy as we watched these brave you people step out on faith and start their life-walk with Jesus. To top off the awesome evening, 6 kids wanted the world to know they were going to be bold for Jesus. They were baptized and everyone was
clapping, praising Jesus and celebrating the decisions made that night. Betty and I have been praying for this kind of harvest among our FTR family. It was incredible to see those prayers answered!!
FUEL has committed to attending most, if not all of our Hare Scramble events this upcoming season. This ministry is on fire for Jesus. Their outreach to our kids is exciting. Please take the time to check them out. You will be blessed! Blessings on and off the road,
Jim and Betty Edleston CMA
President’s Report: FTR Trailer has been wrapped and looks great. HS event flyer will now have 2nd page for extracurricular events such as Stacyk races.
Vice President’s Report: Pete will look at options for digitally signing FTR membership applications to ensure acknowledgement that rules have been read and understood, Pete is looking into hiring private security firm for HS events and suggested that all clubs hire such.
Treasurer’s Report: FTR is doing well financially. Suggested that we need to spend a good portion of this money to remain consistent with our status as non-profit organization. Banquet expenses total $59,500.
Secretary’s Report:. Scholarships (6 applicants this year – 4 scholarships awarded), Pit Mom / Sportsman of the Year selected, Rocky Mountain Race Gas program will continue – amounts may change, FTR Forum is alive and well, but low usage rate.
Enduro Chairman’s Report: Absent
Hare Scrambles Chairman’s Report: 9 events on schedule (not including
Kyle McAfee Report: FaceBook Group continues to grow. It is a lot of work. Has his wife helping now. Needs additional volunteers to help moderate/administer it. Needs help with PeeWee course – need dedicated person to serve as PW starter for EVERY event (see new business).
Old Business:
1. Approve meeting minutes from 7/23/2022. Motion, Second, and APPROVED Unanimously.
2. Proposal C003 (Constitution) – Change insurance requirement for all events to “minimum of $1M”. Does NOT affect HS rule requirement of $2M (Passed first vote). Motion, Second, and APPROVED Unanimously.
New Business:
1. Donny Richardson gave presentation regarding the need for a new (refurbished) LifePAK defibrillator (a “smart” professional model). BOD approved expenditure of up to $35,000 for purchase of this and addition equipment (including 2 AED units and first aid kits). The AED units will be
kept in the FTR Scoring and Signup trailers.
2. Donny also informed that Jason Ennis/CFTR along with BRP and CanAm have loaned a new SxS to FTR for the season for use by Medical Team.
3. Motion by William Toreki for FTR to reimburse clubs up to $1,000 per event for 50% of the cost of hiring private security for events. Motion, Second, Vote –Motion FAIL.
4. BOD agreed to fund PeeWee Coordinator position at $250 per event for independent contractor to work under Scoring (Lisa Nordle), with additional $50 administrative fee, for total of $300 per HS event. Will advertise for position – position will remain open until filled. Application will be sent to Kyle McAfee who will select the person. Job description includes over-seeing PeeWee racing, starting each and every PW race and practice, Rider’s Meeting, and set-up and removal of PA system. Motion, Second, and APPROVED Unanimously.
The Board of Directors of FTR has decided that Pit Riding has become out of control, despite repeated warnings. The existing rules are being ignored, but starting IMMEDIATELY, all Pit Riding rules will be strictly enforced. Penalties will be issued, and no warnings will be given. Please see this link for the complete Pit Riding Rules, per FTR rulebook:
(http://www.floridatrailriders.org/uploads/2023-2024_docs/Pit-Riding-Rules.pdf).
Some Key Points to remember:
• Unlicensed persons (includes anyone under 16) may NOT operate ANY motor vehicle at the event – EXCEPT their own race bike traveling to and from their competition event (including practice), AND they MUST be accompanied by a licensed person.
• Use of “one-wheels” and other motorized scooters and pit bikes by unlicensed persons, or anyone under 16, is NOT allowed. The only motorized vehicles which can be operated by someone under 16 are electric bikes WITH PEDAL-ASSIST.
• Speed limit for ALL vehicles (includes golf carts, competition bikes, and bicycles) is “FIRSTGEAR WALKING SPEED”.
• ALL vehicles (including bicycles) MUST have a Headlight after dark.
• PENALTIES may include required Disqualification which cannot be dropped for season points.
• See this link for COMPLETE Pit-Riding Rules: (http://www.floridatrailriders.org/uploads/2023-2024_docs/ Pit-Riding-Rules.pdf).
• We ask ALL FTR Members to please help enforce these rules. If you see somebody in violation, please tell them to cease, or report them immediately to an FTR official.
Asunto: Aplicación de la norma FTR para la próxima temporada La Junta Directiva de FTR ha decidido que Pit Riding se ha vuelto fuera de control, a pesar de las repetidas advertencias. Las reglas existentes están siendo ignoradas, pero a partir de INMEDIATO, todas las reglas de Pit Riding se aplicarán estrictamente. Se emitirán sanciones y no se darán advertencias. Por favor, consulte este enlace para ver las Reglas de Pit Riding completas, por FTR (http://www.floridatrailriders.org/uploads/2023-2024_docs/PitRiding-Rules.pdf).
Algunos puntos clave a recordar:
• Las personas sin licencia (incluye a cualquier persona menor de 16 años) NO pueden operar ningún vehículo de motor en el evento - EXCEPTO su propia bicicleta de carreras que viaja hacia y desde su evento de competencia (incluyendo la práctica), Y DEBEN estar acompañados por una persona con licencia.
• El uso de "una rueda" y otros scooters motorizados y bicicletas de boxes por personas sin licencia, o cualquier persona menor de 16 años, NO está permitido. Los únicos vehículos motorizados que pueden ser operados por alguien menor de 16 años son bicicletas eléctricas CON PEDAL-ASSIST.
• El límite de velocidad para TODOS los vehículos (incluye carritos de golf, bicicletas de competición y bicicletas) es "FIRSTGEAR WALKING SPEED".
• TODOS los vehículos (incluidas las bicicletas) DEBEN tener un faro al anochecer.
• Las PENALIDADES pueden incluir Descalificación requerida que no puede ser eliminada por puntos de temporada.
• Vea este enlace para las Reglas COMPLETAS de Pit-Riding (http://www.floridatrailriders.org/uploads/2023-2024_docs/Pit-Riding-Rules.pdf).
• Pedimos a todos los miembros de FTR que por favor ayuden a hacer cumplir estas reglas. Si usted ve a alguien en violación, por favor dígales que cesen, o repórtelo inmediatamente a un funcionario de FTR. Gracias, Junta Directiva de FTR.
We are getting closer to the start of the 2023-2024 season and I am getting excited to see you all at the races and do some racing myself. I wanted to talk to you all about adopting a prevention mindset when it comes to your performance this season. From a physical therapy standpoint, I think we do things in a one sided manner when it comes to our bodies. We wait for the known problem to get bad enough and then we rehabilitate the problem. I know this is not always the case. Oftentimes in our sport, we crash and are left with resultant injuries that we must rehabilitate. That is not the situation I am referring to.
We need to shift our focus to prevention of injuries and optimizing performance. We are pretty good about this for other disciplines and other areas of our body. Think about it for a moment, you regularly see other health care providers at
least annually even if nothing is wrong. Most of us see our dentist one to two times a year just for cleanings. We see our medical doctor annually for a physical exam and to update our health records. We see our optometrist annually to complete an eye exam and see if we need to update our prescription or start using a visual aid. But for our musculoskeletal system, we usually wait until the problem gets bad enough to make us seek help. Part of the issue comes down to the provider of care. For all the previously mentioned medical providers, they reach out to the patient and remind them when it is time to come in for a regular checkup. We are conditioned to this preventative medicine approach from these service providers. As physical therapists, we are bad at this approach because historically it has not been our focus. We have yet to develop the prevention focused mindset as a profession.
However, I believe the prevention mindset is the best way to decrease health care costs and improve our quality of life. I think this mindset is the future of our PT profession. Periodic and regular check-ins would prevent downstream problems in the future. There are multiple longitudinal studies that are looking or have looked at this phenomenon. Some researchers have already found that physical therapy is the best way to prevent a total knee replacement and to speed recovery post surgery. Remember in the last article when I spoke about getting screened for musculoskeletal impairments that may cause injury or decrease performance. A movement screen and some objective physical tests and measures are a fast and easy way to catch the problem while it is minimal. If you have gone through the normal rehabilitation process. It would be a good idea for your therapist to check up on you periodically to see how your supportive exer-
cise program is meeting your needs. But don't feel as though you have to wait, You can be your best advocate and reach directly out to your physical therapist. I am sure they would love to hear from you and help you modify or discontinue your program. Think of the nagging isssues you ride with. Wouldn’t it be great to get a jump start on those now instead of waiting until the thick of the season where it may affect your ability to get that end of year trophy? Start now, don’t wait. I promise you the return on this initial
investment will pay physical dividends by season end. Before acting on any information in this article, I highly recommend that you consult a physical therapist or physician for a general health and physical activity readiness screening. If you are experiencing pain while riding, it is always beneficial to have a complete evaluation by a physical therapist or physician. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at contact@motopt. com, or call 904-395-5379. Let's IMPROVE YOUR MOVE so you can ride pain-free with MotoPT.
Dr. Matthew Daugherty PT, DPT, OTR/L, MOT, DBA Associate Professor
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists
Manual Therapy Certified
I am a bit of a numbers guy so I figured it would be cool to breakdown the FTR Champions by a few different categories. I decided to break the champions down by hometown, which region of the state they are from and by which manufacturer they ride.
4 Champions
3 Champions
2 Champions
1 Champion
Okeechobee, Vero Beach, West Palm Beach
Bradenton, Kissimmee, Myakka City, Orlando, Wesley Chapel
Apopka, Avon Park, Doral, Fellsmere, Port Charlotte, Port Orange
Altamonte Springs, Brandon, Cocoa, Davie, Deltona, Eustis, Fort Myers, Fort Pierce, Groveland, Jensen Beach, Lake Mary, Lake
Worth, Lecanto, Longwood, Loxahatchee, Mascotte, Melbourne, Miami, Middleburg, Mulberry, New Port Richey, New Smyrna
Beach, North Fort Myers, Ocala, Ormond Beach, Palm Bay, Palm
City, Sarasota, Sebastian, Sorrento, Spring Hill, Saint Petersburg, Stuart, Tavares, Valrico, Washington (IN), Yulee
REGIONS:
South Florida: Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Monroe
Treasure Coast: Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Okeechobee, Brevard
Central Florida: Orange, Lake, Osceola, Volusia, Seminole, Sumter
North Central: Baker, Alachua, Bradford, Baker, Columbia, Hamilton, Madison, Marion
Nature Coast: Citrus, Levy, Dixie, Gilchrist, Lafayette, Taylor
Northeast Florida: St. Johns, Putnam, Nas-
sau, Flagler, Duval, Clay
Southwest Florida: Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Sarasota, Manatee
Heartland: Hendry, Glades, Highlands, Polk, Hardee, DeSoto
Tampa Bay: Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando
Panhandle: Jefferson, Leon, Wakulla, Gadsden, Franklin, Liberty, Gulf, Calhoumn, Jackson, Bay, Washington, Holmes, Walton, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Escambia
Photos; Preston Meihls
2022-2023 FTR HARE
JUSTIN BOND
Photo: Jamey Perdue
THANK YOU ROCKY MOUNTAIN ATV M/C FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF FLORIDA TRAIL RIDERS
OVER $150,000 IN RACE GAS GIFT CARDS EACH YEAR!
SCRAMBLE
2022-2023 FTR HARE
Photo: Tyler Miller
