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CHEROKEE NATIONAL ENDURO PHOTOS BARTLETT BRO’s INTERVIEW & MORE JUNE 2021
PAGE 1 JUSTIN BARTLETT
FLORIDA TRAIL RIDERS
TABLE OF CONTENTS AREA DIRECTORS & CLUB INFO 4 WHO TO CONTACT 5 EDITOR’S NOTE 7 ON THE COVER 7 PREZ SAYS 9 CHAPLAIN’S CORNER 11 WHAT’S NEW? 12 BIG O HARE SCRAMBLE PHOTOS 14 FTR CROSSWORD 17 CHEROKEE NATIONAL ENDURO PHOTOS 18 FTR ENDURO OVERALL RESULTS 22 PIT DOG OF THE MONTH 23 CATCHING UP: THE BARTLETT BROTHERS
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Photos in this issue provided by: Tyler Amber Miller Trapnell JUNE 2021
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AREA DIRECTORS & CLUB INFO
AREA DIRECTORS AREA #1 - Out-of-State, Panhandle Don St. John (912) 674-9786 dirtyfaceracing@tds.net 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 Joe Carrasquillo (386) 295-8428 fdjoec@aol.com AREA #5 - Hernando, Pasco, Pinellas, West Hillsborough Shane Hitz (747) 213-4399 shane.hitz@yahoo.com AREA #6 - East Hillsborough, Polk Jerry Curtis (813) 917-9885 jcurtis@4tbs.net
AREA #7 - Seminola, Osceola, Orange
Jason Ennis (321) 615-8227 jason.ennis@mypowersports. net AREA #8 - Brevard, Indian River Sam Boydstun (407) 467-3951 woodsracer@cfl.rr.com AREA #9 - Manatee, Sarasota, Hardee, DeSoto, Highlands Ron Thomas (941) 232-9562 ronthomasftr211@gmail.com AREA #10 - Okeechobee, St. Lucie, Martin Ken Harris (772) 370-4434 khei9862@gmail.com AREA #11 - Charlotte, Lee, Glades, Hendry, Collier Rick Miller (239) 707-5504 groundsforce@gmail.com AREA #12 - Palm Beach Kyle McAfee (561) 722-1318 rkyle914@aol.com AREA #13 - Borward, Dade, Monroe Billy Cone (954) 347-4605 clar123@comcast.net
CLUB CONTACTS
Apollo M/C Mark Bordelon (321) 794-0993 markbord115@gmail.com
Palm Beach Track & Trail Randy Rash (954) 931-5709 motodadfla19@aol.com
Azalea City M/C Gary Wyatt (386) 684-2698 wyattg1@windstream.net
Perry Mountain M/C Brad Belcher (205) 340-4298 perrymountainmotorcycleclub@gmail.com
Big O Trail Riders Derek Tremain (863) 634-8183 derektremain@gmail.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 rswann222@gmail.com Old School Dirt Riders Ben Kelly (941) 650-1473 ftr90racer@yahoo.com
FLORIDA TRAIL RIDERS
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) 689-8578 fltwoods35@yahoo.com Sumter Enduro Riders Johnny McCoy (803) 481-5169 serma@ftc-i.net Suncoast Trail Blazers Scott Doerr (352) 238-0337 doerr66@gmail.com Sunrunners Dirt Riders Ernest Burkett (863) 712-2600 ewburkettjr@yahoo.com Tallahassee Trail Riders Mikey Rainey (350) 591-5386 trailriderstallahassee@gmail. com Treasure Coast Trail Riders Luis M Rodriguez (772) 801-9777 luisabx@hotmail.com
WHO TO CONTACT OFFICERS
RIDER REPS
PRESIDENT Randy Faul (863) 244-3709 president@floridatrailriders.org VICE PRESIDENT Pete Rose (941) 270-1189 vicepresident@floridatrailriders.org SECRETARY Kelsey Saltar (386) 315-4713 secretary@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
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 Dan Aitken (407) 461-8595 hsref@floridatrailriders.org
AA/A HARE SCRAMBLE Timothy Campbell (561) 723-4370 thetimtime@gmail.com
B/C HARE SCRAMBLE Ryan McCarthy (941) 234-5086 ryanmccarthy90@gmail.com SPECIALTY A/B HARE SCRAMBLE Danny Kittell (727) 244-7299 kittell@verizon.net SPECIALTY C/WOMEN HARE SCRAMBLE Kerri Chambers (863) 956-9140 jekchambers@aol.com
ENDURO REFEREE Glenn Hunt (678) 231-4100 ghunt350sx@gmail.com
BUSINESS MANAGER Darlene Riggs (352) 538-6291 businessmanager@floridatrailriders.org
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SATURDAY CLASSES HARE SCRAMBLE Kurt Lucas (786) 385-7771 kurtlucas101@gmail.com SATURDAY CLASSES HARE SCRAMBLE Pete Rose (941) 270-1189 pwrracingktm@gmail.com PAGE 5
FLORIDA TRAIL RIDERS
ON THE COVER Justin Bartlett throws some style has he navigates the sandy terrain at the Big O Hare Scramble. Turn to page 28 to find out more about Justin and his brother, Austin, who both have grown up racing in FTR. Photo by Jamey Perdue
EDITOR’S NOTE Wow, it is hard to believe that the season has come to an end. Each year it seems to go by faster, must be because of all the fun! At the end of each season I tell myself I am going to take two months off of riding and give myself time to get that itch to ride and race again. It is hard to not get burned out after nine months of racing, loading up the camper, driving to the races and getting the bikes prepped during the week. I think I will spend my days hanging by the pool, spending time with my “non-moto” buddies and
just trying to stay cool in this wicked Florida heat. Soon enough I will be back at Croom, trying my best to navigate through the sandy, whooped out trails that for some odd reason I love riding. I am curious to see what all the other members have planned for this summer break? Be sure to email me any photos or stories you would like to share! Thank you, Kurt Lucas ftreditor@floridatrailriders. org
Photo by Tyler Miller JUNE 2021
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Season well done As we wind down our season, I would like to reflect back on yet another stellar year of competition and epic family time as we get ready for the big event in July. Let me remind everyone now, party time is July 24 at the Doubletree by Hilton in Orlando. Just a word of caution, being we had to cancel last year’s awards banquet because of you know what, do not wait until the last minute to reserve your tickets as we will sell out this year. Tickets go on sale May 15 through July 3rd, No tickets will be sold after July 3rd! As everyone I hope knows by now, our events just “do not happen” by themselves. Starting off with the clubs and their members, it takes thousands of hours and many months of preparation to host an event just for us to circle the wagons for a short two day weekend. The unselfishness and determination from all involved is a testament for the love of our sport. Not only from the clubs, but our volunteers that show up on
I know you have heard me say this numerous times but I can’t say it enough, FTR and its members are so very fortunate to have these folks helping make our weekend the best it can be. From our first class safety/medical crew, our super organized tech crew, the one man show starting crew and all the other behind the scene guys and gals that make these weekends happen, THANK YOU for a job well done! Our FTR and AMA sign up crew, scoring and membership personnel are also part of the team that makes the events run smoothly, job well done here also. Along with the contingency programs from all the manufacturers, we also are very fortunate and proud to have some major supporters in the industry on board also. MOOSE RACING is a huge supporter of our series and will be back for several more seasons as one that supports the sport. The Moose racing brand has deep roots in the off road world and provides a superior product. FMF came on board this year and what more can you say about the best exhaust system out there! These guys have been building systems since 1973 and have always been involved in offroad from the beginning. ENGINE ICE, the # 1 Powersports Coolant has been around for
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about 20 years and provides a superior product by using the best ingredients. ROCKY MOUNTAIN ATV/MC and their Race Gas program is also a win/ win with our members which offers a cash account credit gift card. Next time you need products for your two or four wheel machine, support those who support us. Any of our local shops can provide you with parts and accessories needed from any of these fine companies. Also, a big Thanks to Central Florida Powersports, Palmetto Motorsports and WMR for always stepping up and supporting FTR in so many ways. As you can see there is a lot that goes on behind the scenes that makes the wheels turn and every little part is a link in the chain that makes the wheels turn. Last but not least are all the volunteers that make up the committees and chairmen that propose rules that make the FTR one well run organization. We have a lot of good things going for us and the future has some new things coming that will make it even better. Let’s look into the next season with enthusiasm and a positive attitude as great things will be happening. Thanks for listening Your president, Randy Faul
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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER Betty and I live on the beach. It is so awesome to see the families, especially the kids, playing in the ocean, cooking out and just enjoying “island time” together. No restraint, no 6 feet separations, no masks!! Starting Line to Checkered Flag… “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 Restoration, Freedom, Celebration! What a difference a year can make! People are out and about enjoying life, their families and friends, together! Are lives have been restored. We are back to our original, normal condition. In other words, where we should be. As I write this it’s Memorial Day weekend. We honor those who paid the ultimate price so we can have our freedom. The dictionary defines freedom as “the condition of not being in prison or captivity”.
We see the happiness on their faces as we pass by on our walks on the beach; truly a celebration, a time of festivity and rejoicing. It is heart-warming and wonderful to see and be part of. When we trust in Jesus as our Lord and best friend, we too are restored. God’s perfect plan to bring us back to Him required our sins to be washed away. Jesus died and paid the ultimate cost for our sins. Through His love and grace, we are restored to God in full relationship with Him; just as He always wanted. 2 Corinthians states it this way, “God put the world square with himself through the Messiah (Jesus), giving the world a fresh start by offering forgiveness of sins.” That forgiveness, the removal of our sins, gives us freedom. In John 34-38 “Jesus said, “I tell
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you most solemnly that anyone who chooses a life of sin is trapped in a dead-end life and is, in fact, a slave. A slave can’t come and go at will. The Son, though, has an established position, the run of the house. So, if the Son sets you free, you are free through and through.” Which certainly gives us cause to celebrate! Luke 15:24 talks of a father whose son turned his back on his family. When he returned, his father forgave him and stated,” My son is here— given up for dead and now alive! Given up for lost and now found!’ All of heaven rejoices and celebrates when someone who is lost finds that personal relationship with Jesus. You can too! “The Good Race” joy service will continue every Saturday night from 7:30 to 7:45 pm during the season. Blessings on and off the road, Jim and Betty Edleston CMA
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WHAT’S NEW? Notes from the BOD Meeting on 4/3/2021 President’s Report - Thank you Brandon, Lacey and team for stepping up with sign up and scoring while Tim and Lisa are out. We are getting to the point that we need to plan for FTR future as we continue to grow. Randy worked the pee wee race with Kyle and Derek and it was pure chaos. We will be looking into changing the schedule in the future. Vice President’s Report -The clubs need more help we need to come up with ideas to get more people involved in clubs Treasurer’s Report - Kayla got a balance sheet from Darlene, with the new transition she is getting up to speed on log ins and looking into pay pal balances. Enduro Chairman’s Report - We need to start thinking about enduro score keeper compensation Hare Scrambles Chairman’s Report - At some point we may need to think about paying some of the volunteers as FTR is growing Old Business: 1. Approve meeting minutes from 1/2/2021 motion: Kayla 2nd: Ron Passed unanimously New Business: 1. Add women’s Quad Master +50 class motion: Kayla 2nd: Pete Passed unanimously 2. Approve 2021-2022 schedule motion: Kayla 2nd: Ron Passed unanimously after discussion of clubs that haven’t paid their sanction fee two dates became available. OSDR decided to add a 2nd HS date. We went on to vote again. 15 for 1 against passed 3. Kyle Mcafee presented a proposal to change the age requirement for the women’s vet class from 40/above to 35/above motion: Ron 2nd: Kayla Passed unanimously 4. Kyle Mcafee presented a proposal to allow a rider to compete in more than one event per day motion: Kayla 2nd: Ron Passed unanimously 5. Discussion of switching to moto tally for HS scoring we will be looking into a service agreement. This will bring together pre registration scoring and membership. We would like to keep Brandon on as membership director to approve requested numbers. Tim learned the system at the Alligator enduro and approves. We will need new readers for sign up and scoring as well as transponder stickers. We will also we able to use live timing motion: Bill 2nd: Randy F Passed 15 for 1 against East Coast Screen Printing will donate no pit riding banners to be displayed at the gate when getting onto the property Banquet tickets will be on sale May 15th until 3 weeks before the event. Rooms will be $119 per night at the double tree resort seaworld. Darlene is looking into theme park discounts. We will have a English and Spanish version of the rule book for next season Dan Aitken to look into getting a crank-up antenna for scoring trailer - not to exceed $2,500. =
Full meeting minutes posted on FTR Website
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***LAST DAY TO BUY BANQUET TICKETS IS JULY 3rd*** TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED AT FLORIDATRAILRIDERS.ORG
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BIG O HARE SCRAMBLE PHOTOS
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FTR CROSSWORD
Name:
FTR Crossword Complete the crossword puzzle below 1 2 3 4 5 6
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Created using the Crossword Maker on TheTeachersCorner.net
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2. A thin plastic sheet that goes over your goggles lens 6. Large banked corner on a track 7. A narrow trail that must be ridden single file 8. The gathering of all of the riders at a race. Takes place right before the races begin to review any information riders may n 9. All of the apparel and protective equipment that a person wears while riding 10. A symptom from a rider gripping the bar too hard causing the forearms muscles to get hard restricting blood flow
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1. To have the front tire lose traction, especially while going around a corner, causing you to fall over 3. Someone who is riding in a class that is slower than their own capabilities 4. A plastic vessel that carries water in your backpack/camelback and is accessible via a tube 5. Small bumps created by riders from continually braking, usually before corners
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CHEROKEE NATIONAL ENDURO PHOTOS Photos by Tyler Miller
Top Left: Jesse Ansley took home the win in Pro2 and finished the day in 8th Overall. Top Right: The “Sandman” Garret Edmisten rode his mighty KX 500 in the tight Georgia woods. He would finish 12th in Pro2 and 34th Overall Bottom Left: Luke Stobierski fought his way a Top 10 finish in the B 200 class. FLORIDA TRAILinto RIDERS
Top Left: Ryan Dorsey looks ahead during test five. Ryan would go on to finish 11th out of 31 in +30 C. Top Right: Stan Blahacek takes off on Row 120, the last row of the entire event. Middle Right: Nick Doerr charges his way to a 3rd place in B Open. Bottom Right: Clark Myers wrapped up the A Open FTR JUNE 2021 Enduro Championship.
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Top Left: Coy Hopson combats one of the many off-camber sections of the trail. Top Right: Roland Lyons battled through rough track conditions to put himself in the Top 10 of the 65+ class. Bottom Left: Gunner Williams toughed it out after a few hard crashes. He would go on to finish 11th in B 200. FLORIDA TRAIL RIDERS
Top Left: Andreina Vivas finished up her enduro series with a Top 15 finish in Women Amateur. Top Right: Jeff Wingard with his factory HBD MotoGrafx number plate. Bottom Right: World traveler Harley Anderson made time out of his busy race schedule to show up for a Top 15 finish in 40+ A JUNE 2021
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2020-2021 FTR ENDURO OVERALL TOP 20 HIGHPOINT
Congrats to Scott Gawler Jr. on his Overall Enduro Championship
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PIT DOG OF THE MONTH Hank
Owner: Bryan, Tyla & Ryder Faby Age: 6 Breed: Great Dane First Race: Gatorback Favorite Food: Avacado Hobbies: Playing with his green ball and sleeping
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CATCHING UP: THE BARTLETT BROTHERS Justin and Austin Bartlett have one of the more unique scenarios in FTR. Justin, the older brother, races Quad B Open and Austin, the younger, races Junior B. It is not often you see two brothers racing completely different disciplines. I decided to catch up with the both Justin and Austin to find out more about the Bartlett brothers. How long have you been racing FTR? Justin: I have been in FTR for 10 years. Austin: I started FTR 10 years ago at the Mondon Hill Hare Scramble put on by the Suncoast Trail Blazers.
How old are you? Justin: I am18 Austin: I am 14 What class do you race? Justin: Quad B Open Austin: Junior B Why do you choose to race a dirtbike/ quad? Justin: I have ridden both but prefer the quad. I feel it is more physically demanding. Austin: I started out racing Peewee Quad and then raced both for a little while. II decided to just race the bike because I liked it more.
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What is your favorite FTR accomplishment?
fessional. If not, then I would like to win a few more championships.
Justin: Winning the Quad Jr championship and Quad C championship the following year
What is your favorite FTR race?
Austin: Winning the Quad Peewee A championship in 2015. What do you love most about racing? Justin: The excitement, satisfaction and adrenaline rush it gives me. I also love the friendships I have made over the years. Austin: My favorite thing about racing is the thrill and excitement of the start. I also like battling with my opponents. What are your goals with racing? Justin: My goals are to ride my best and to keep pushing myself each season. Austin: Ultimately, I would like to turn pro-
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Justin: Gatorback for sure! Austin: This year my favorite track was Indiantown, I really liked the layout. Who do you want to thank? Justin: I would like to thank God, my parents for doing everything they can to make this happen for me. Also, Motorcycle Enthusiasts for believing in me, Blommel Motorsports, Blanches Bait and Tackle, Paul Clark Enterprises and David Bryan for training with me. Austin: I would like to thank God, my mom and dad, everyone at Motorcycle Enthusiasts, Cody Johnson for helping me train, Paul Clark Enterprises, Blanches Bait and Tackle and SIX12.
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2021 FTR Awards Banquet
Florida Trail Riders Annual Awards Banquet July Date:24th, July 24,2021 2021 Where: DoubleTree By Hilton Orlando At SeaWorld Time: Doors will open at 4:30PM Dinner at 5:00PM Dress: Sunday Best Tickets: Adult $45.00 Children 12 and Under $35.00 Tickets can be purchased on the Florida Trail Riders Website. May 15th thru July 3rd
(NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AFTER JULY 3rd) Hotel Rooms Hotel rooms can be reserved beginning April 9, 2021 Use link below to book rooms Standard room with king or two queens $119.00 Rate applies for July 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld
https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?&ctyhocn=MCOSRDT&groupCode=CD TFTR&arrival=20210723&departure=20210725&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,en,DirectLink&fromI d=HILTONLINKDIRECT 10100 International Dr. Orlando, FL 32821 Any questions, call Darlene Riggs 352-538-6291
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Photo by Bri Avirett
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