PREZ SAYS even tougher trying to keep our schedule intact with all the variables that crop up during the year. Clubs not only have to insure that they have enough resources to support a weekend event; they also have to worry about their landowner and his possible changes.
Staying on Track The season is beginning to wind down, by the time you read this there will be only a few events left on the schedule. It’s been a tough year for everyone and it has been
I get asked a lot about why we are changing the schedule or adding events as FTR has had to adjust to the changing needs of clubs. Landowners have the first and last word on how or when things happen on their property, then permitting takes over. No permit, no event, and yes a lot of the hare scramble races have to have a permit, even on private property. This also leads us to our en-
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duros, which are mainly on public land and require a permit from the state. Croom and Richloam come to mind as these two events are under the mercy of the state. Unfortunately Suncoast Trail Blazers were unable to obtain the required permitting but we are still hopeful that CFTR will have good news on the permit required for their enduro. This also affects our schedule as a whole, our enduro chairman has worked diligently to replenish the schedule with events to salvage the series and give our riders more opportunities to ride. Thanks for listening. Randy Faul FTR President
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