Florida Trail Riders - November 2023

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ENDURO PHOTOS MEETING MINUTES & MORE SCOTT DOERR Photo by Tyler Miller

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FEATURES

WHO TO CONTACT 7 PREZ SEZ 8 CHAPLAIN’s CORNER 10 WHAT’S NEW? 12 GOBBLER GETTER PHOTOS 16 MotoPT: IMPROVE YOUR MOVE 18 BONEYARD BLITZ PHOTOS 20 ENDURO VACATION 24 2023-2024 EVENT SCHEDULE 29

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Area Directors & Club Info AREA #1 - Out-of-State, Panhandle

AREA #8 - Brevard, Indian River

Brandon St. John (912) 674-6127 ktm21brandon@yahoo.com

Charles Conte (361) 523-8464 chuckrconte@gmail.com

AREA #2 - Hamilton, Suwannee, Columbia, Baker, Union, Bradford, Nassau, Duval, Clay, Putnam, St. Johns

AREA #9 - Manatee, Sarasota, Hardee, DeSoto, Highlands

James Benton (904) 589-0093 bentonracing116@yahoo.com AREA #3 - Gilchrist, Alachua, Levy, Marion, Citrus, Sumter, Lake Allen Pearce (352) 339-5644 Allen.Pearce17@gmail.com AREA #4 - Flagler, Volusia Mike McGuire (386) 871-0666 makmcguire@yahoo.com

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

AREA #5 - Hernando, Pasco, Pinellas, West Hillsborough

Kyle McAfee (561) 722-1318 rkyle914@aol.com

Shane Hitz (747) 213-4399 shane.hitz@yahoo.com

AREA #13 - Borward, Dade, Monroe

AREA #6 - East Hillsborough, Polk

Adam Cohen (954) 881-4211 adams.cohen.c@gmail.com

Jerry Curtis (813) 917-9885 jcurtis@4tbs.net

AREA #7 - Seminola, Osceola, Orange Austin Lasure (407)773-3596 austinlasure5@gmail.com

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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

Apollo M/C Mark Bordelon (321) 794-0993 markbord115@gmail.com

Old School Dirt Riders Ben Kelly (941) 650-1473 ftr90racer@yahoo.com

Azalea City M/C Gary Wyatt (386) 684-2698 wyattg1@windstream.net

Palm Beach Track & Trail Randy Rash (954) 931-5709 motodadfla19@aol.com

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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 Treasure Coast Trail Riders Luis M Rodriguez (772) 801-9777 luisabx@hotmail.com

Who to Contact OFFICERS

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PRESIDENT Randy Faul (863) 244-3709 president@floridatrailriders.org

AA/A ENDURO Don Chriss (407) 694-5614 decorlando@gmail.com

VICE PRESIDENT Pete Rose (941) 270-1189 vicepresident@floridatrailriders.org

B/C ENDURO Sam Boydstun (407) 467-3951 woodsracercfl@rr.com

SECRETARY Bill Toreki 352-372-1135 secretaryfloridatrailriders.org

SPECIALTY A/B ENDURO Peter Magee (352) 472-6932 cr250@bellsouth.net

TREASURER Kayla Vawter (863) 381-2649 treasurer@foridatrailriders.org

SPECIALTY C/WOMEN ENDURO Jimmy Pitts (321) 234-5086 AA/A HARE SCRAMBLE Ryan McCarthy (941) 234-5086 ryanmccarthy90@gmail.com

HARE SCRAMBLE CHAIRMAN Randy Rash (954) 931-5709 hschair@floridatrailriders.org

B/C HARE SCRAMBLE Roy Culbertson (407) 446-7993 roy.culbertson337@gmail.com

ENDURO CHAIRMAN George Tolson (863) 698-3837 endurochair@floridatrailriders.org

SPECIALTY A/B HARE SCRAMBLE Paul Lucas (305) 244-7531 happytimesamuse@msn.com

HARE SCRAMBLE REFEREE Jeff Hazeltine 941-468-7204 hsreffloridatrailriders.org ENDURO REFEREE Glenn Hunt (678) 231-4100 enduroref@floeidatrailriders.org

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

BUSINESS MANAGER Darlene Riggs (352) 538-6291 businessmanager@floridatrailriders.org

QUADS Pete Rose (941) 270-1189 pwrracingktm@gmail.com

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PREZ SEZ Words: Randy Faul

In the Books As I sit here at our Bartow property dotting all the eyes and crossing the tees before our event, and yes it is Thursday Oct 12 and a couple of us retired folks have nothing better to do than to come work out in the woods for four days, but I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.

After just attending the opening round at the CFTR event, I watched this club respond to the wrench that was thrown at them on Saturday evening with 3-4 hours of constant rain. Knowing this property and some of the trails they

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have I knew there would be some changes forthcoming.

Those that know, know what is involved in organizing the troops first thing Sunday morning for reroutes, but these guys rallied late at night and early in the A.M. before any of us even thought about waking up. With only a small delay in practice, the event went on with no interruptions as it changed the whole dynamics as some of us forgot how to ride mud and slippery conditions. Kudos to Jacob and Brian for a job well done!

As you read this the SADRA event will be in the books and

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the Sunrunners event may be completed also as both our clubs have been working together to pull off two events a week apart on the same piece of property with only the start being jointly used.

Looks like the wind and rain have stopped so it’s time to start setting posts and stakes as this retirement thing isn’t really a retirement but I would rather be out here doing this than anything else except go riding with my friends.

See you in the woods Randy Faul

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CHAPLAIN’s CORNER Words: Jim Edleston

thanks and remind ourselves what the holidays are truly all about.

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 The holiday season is upon us (although the big box retailers had their Christmas merchandise out on Labor Day!). We all look forward to the gathering of family and friends, reminiscing over holidays past, and of course, eating large amounts of food we would normally not eat at all!

Throughout the season, we need to take the time to give

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In Psalm 100, King David wrote, “On your feet now-applaud God! Bring a gift of laughter, sing yourselves into his presence. Know this; God is God(our) God. He made us, we didn’t make Him. We’re his people, his well-tended sheep.

Enter with the password: “Thank you!” Make yourselves at home, talking praise. Thank Him, Worship Him. For God is sheer beauty, all-generous in love, loyal always and ever.

A couple of things to give thanks for… God is not a statue or an ornament made by man. God loves us so much, He made us “in his image”. # 2. We are His people, compared us to well-tended sheep: closely watched-over, with

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blessings to meet all our needs. #3. He is generous in His love for us and is “loyal always and ever”.

That generous love for us is seen in the sending of His one and only Son who voluntarily paid the price of death for all of us and all of our sins forever!

This season, thank God for His perfect plan of salvation through His Son, Jesus. If you do not have that personal relationship with Jesus, please consider and seek it. I guarantee, it will be the holiday gift you will EVER RECEIVE!!!

“Put your entire trust in the Master Jesus. Then you’ll live as you were meant to live”. Acts 16:31.

Blessings on and off the road, Jim and Betty Edleston CMA

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WHAT’S NEW?

Hare Scramble Committee Meeting Minutes 10/28 (condensed)

Old Business Elect committee members.

A post requesting nominations for committee positions was made in August and none were received Motion was made to reelect the present members of the committee.

Chairman: Randy Rash AA/A Discplacement: Ryan McCarthy B/C Discplacement: Vacant Specialty A/B: Paul Lucas Specialty C/Women: Holly Langford Saturday Classes: Kurt Lucas Quad: Pete Rose HS Referee:Jeff Hazeltine Vote 14 for 0 against New Business The Chair brought a petition to allow Kyle Mcafee and Joey Madina to not be required to move to the AA class after finishing in the top 10 overall last year.

Vote 14 for 0 against Proposal 1/24 A motion was brought by the chairman to modify the Top 10 AA advancement rule to exclude all age specific classes.

Vote 14 for 0 against A proposal was made to split Women Vet into A and B No motion was made and it was dropped.

Proposal 2/24 A proposal was made to allow 85 cc bikes to compete in the Junior A/B/C classes Vote 12 for 3 against

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Proposal 3/24 A proposal was made to create a Women C class for Saturday Vote 14 for 0 against A proposal was made to create aVet AA class for the Top 10 from the Sunday morning classes.

Vote 0 for 14 against A proposal was made to create a Pre Modern AA class Vote 0 for 14 against A proposal was made to change the machine eligibility rules for vintage and evo bikes to vintage 40 years or older and evo 30 years or older.

Vote 3 for 9 against A proposal was made to create an open class for first responders on Saturday No motion was made and it was dropped Mikel Pares petitioned the committee to overturn his son Nicolas DQ for pit riding at the CFTR event.

It was determined that Nicolas was riding while helping in an official capacity the vote to overturn the DQ was 12 for and 2 against Both Randy Faul and Donny Richardson spoke about the efforts to contain pit riding and the need to keep it up.

Darlene Riggs handed out AMA charter applications to all the clubs.

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Enduro Committee Meeting Minutes 9/23 (condensed) NEW BUSINESS: 1. Need to fill AA/A Rider Rep. 2. Enduro equipment 1. 8 scan guns 2. Newly donated HS laptops 3. Event preparation 1. FTR radio system can be utilized by contacting Tim Nordle prior to event 2. Club works will need to be ‘trained’ on check/scoring procedures with new equipment 3. Events can be:

i. National format

ii. Sprint format 4. All riders must be verified as either: 1. Current FTR 2. Current SETRA (co-sanctioned) 3. Or 1 Day membership 4. ALL MUST BE AMA CURRENT 5. HS property to host Sprint Enduro 1. 2 6–8-mile woods sections 2. 1 5–6-mile grass/woods test RULE CHANGE PROPOSAL: Summary: Elimination of Evo Class in Enduro Reason: Very limited participation during the past six years in Evo. Benefits: Remove class with limited participation from Year End Awards and event awards that the clubs provide.

ENDURO COMMITTEE ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS The Enduro Committee is accepting applications for all positions.

Nominations and appointments/voting will be at the Big Scrub Enduro. The committee meeting will be held @ 5:00PM Saturday, 12/2/23 at sign up. The positions up for nomination and their current position holders are as follows: Chairman – George Tolson Referee – Glenn Hunt Scorekeeper – Cbob House A/AA Rep – Open B/C Rep – Sam Boydstun Specialty A/B – Peter Magee Specialty C, Women – Jimmy Pitts If you or someone you know is interested in running for one of these positions, please make sure you attend the Enduro Committee meeting at the Big Scrub Enduro in Lake Butler. Please do not nominate an individual unless you are sure they are interested in fulfilling the duties of the position. You can nominate yourself for these positions. – Thanks NOVEMBER 2023

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PIT RIDING RULES Subject: FTR Pit-Riding Rule Enforcement for Coming Season 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.

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MotoPT: IMPROVE YOUR MOVE Words: Matt Daugherty

The Transformational Impact of Holding Stretches for 2 Minutes: Unveiling the Magic Hello FTR Family, In the world of physical therapy and overall fitness, stretching is often emphasized for its role in enhancing flexibility and preventing injuries. However, there's a crucial aspect of stretching that's frequently overlooked: the duration. Most people will tell you to hold a stretch for 30 seconds, but this short of a duration is likely not enough to overcome the normal barriers our bodies have to stretching. Our muscles need to be held in a lengthened position long enough for our body to realize we have inadequate length and need to add functional units (called sarcomeres) to our muscles. There is a reason post op amputee patients are told to stretch for 15-30 minutes to prevent adaptive shortening and joint contractures. This month we are delving into the transformative effects of holding your stretches for a minimum of two minutes and why this simple change can make a remarkable difference in your physical well-being.

1. Deeper Muscle Release: Holding a stretch for an extended period allows your muscles to relax and

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elongate further. Often, in the first few seconds of a stretch, your body is merely adjusting. By maintaining the position for two minutes, the muscle fibers gradually release, allowing for a deeper and more effective stretch.

2. Improved Flexibility: Prolonging the duration of a stretch encourages the muscles and tendons to adapt and become more flexible.

The longer you hold a stretch, the more the muscle fibers elongate, enhancing your overall flexibility.

This increased flexibility is invaluable, especially for physical therapy patients recovering from injuries.

adaptation is fundamental in the rehabilitation process, particularly for individuals recovering from injuries or those aiming to improve their physical performance.

5. Connective Tissue Health: Two-minute stretches impact not only the muscles but also the connective tissues such as tendons and ligaments. The sustained stretch contributes to the health and resilience of these tissues, reducing the risk of injury and supporting overall musculoskeletal health.

6. Relaxation and Stress Reduction: Holding a stretch for an extended period can induce a sense 3. Increased Blood Circulation: of relaxation. The slow, deliberate Holding a stretch for an extended breathing and focused attention period boosts blood circulation to during a two-minute stretch can the targeted muscle groups. Imhelp alleviate stress, promoting a proved blood flow aids in delivering calm and centered state of mind. essential nutrients and oxygen to the muscles, fostering faster recov7. Long-Term Benefits: Consisery and healing. tent two-minute stretching sessions create a cumulative effect, resulting 4. Tissue Adaptation: Muscles in lasting improvements in mushave a natural reflex to resist cle flexibility and overall mobility. stretching. Holding a stretch for at Over time, this practice helps mainleast two minutes helps override tain the gains achieved through this reflex, allowing the muscle physical therapy and prevents the tissues to adapt gradually. This reoccurrence of injuries.

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Incorporating longer stretches into your routine might seem daunting initially, but the benefits far outweigh the additional time investment. Gradually building up to holding stretches for two minutes and incorporating them into your daily physical therapy regimen can be transformative for your overall well-being.

Remember, it's crucial to maintain proper form and not push your body beyond its limits while holding a stretch. Always listen to your body and consult with your physical therapist or a healthcare professional to ensure you're performing stretches safely and effectively.

In conclusion, the simple act of prolonging your stretches to a

minimum of two minutes can unlock a myriad of benefits. From enhanced flexibility and improved blood circulation to reduced stress and better long-term musculoskeletal health, this small adjustment in your stretching routine can yield remarkable results. It's time to embrace the magic of the two-minute stretch and witness the incredible transformation in your physical therapy journey. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at contact@motopt.com, or call/text 904-395-5379. Let's IMPROVE YOUR MOVE so you can ride pain-free with MotoPT.

Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Manual Therapy Certified Dry Needling Certified

Dr. Matthew Daugherty PT, DPT, OTR/L, MOT, DBA Associate Professor

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BONEYARD BLITZ PHOTOS Photos: Jamey Perdue

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RIDER: SEAN SWEENEY PHOTO: TYLER MILLER

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LBJ ENDURO MINI VACATION Words; Kurt Lucas

Have you ever looked at the FTR event schedule and noticed some out-ofstate races and thought to yourself “That could be fun but just way too long of a drive to race and come home.” Well, I used to be right there with you. The first time I ever raced the Little Brown Jug Enduro I drove up with my dad on Friday afternoon, getting to the hotel near Union, South Carolina at midnight after about 10 hours in the car.

Just to wake up at six and head to the race property.

The race was a blast, it always is, but that feeling of packing up and looking forward to another 10+ hour drive can kill the vibe quick. On the ride home I was questioning my life choices.

The next year I couldn’t race due to an injury, but me and a bunch of my buddies were headed up and had plans to drive to Asheville, North Carolina afterwards to hangout, hike and mountain bike so I made the trip anyway.

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I quickly learned that this was the right way to do it.

After the race on Saturday, we headed to the Airbnb where we benched race, the next day we went and checked out Asheville and the surrounding towns before ending the trip with some awesome mountain biking and hiking. After this trip I realized that these out-ofstate races are the perfect excuse to have a little mini vacation.

The following year we tied my good friend Clark Myers’ bachelor party into the trip. We mountain biked in Georgia the day before the race, went to dinner in Greenville, South Carolina the night before the enduro, we raced the enduro, then drove to Brevard, North Carolina to ride some incredible mountain bike trails.

going to be just me and my girlfriend Kaitlyn, so I knew the mountain bike plans weren’t going to happen, so instead we decided to stop at some awesome places along the way to break up the drive. We left early Friday morning and made the trip to one of our favorite cities, Savannah, Georgia.

We walked around the riverfront before stopping at the Double Wide Diner for breakfast, after that we grabbed a coffee and headed to the next stop on our journey, Isle of Palms, South Carolina.

Falls Park on the Reedy in Downtown Greenville, South Carolina

The Charleston area is just a short two-hour drive from Savannah, which was extremely convenient. We stopped at Red’s Ice House in Mount Pleasant to enjoy a quick

Fast forward to 2023 and it was time again to start planning our Little Brown Jug/Labor Day Weekend vacation. This year it was

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The view of the Windjammer from our hotel in Isle of Palms, South Carolina

lunch, this place is a must visit as it is right on the water. After lunch we hopped in the truck and headed to our hotel on Isle of Palms. We decided to visit this area because one of my favorite bands, 49 Winchester, was playing at Windjammer Bar right on the beach. Isle of Palms is a great beach town right outside of Charleston with a bunch of cool coffee shops, bars and restaurants, I highly recommend it! Our hotel was right next to the venue, so we headed next door to watch 49 Winchester absolutely crush it, we had such a fun night, and it was the perfect way

to kick off our trip.

The next day we headed up to the Upstate of South Carolina. We decided to book a hotel in Greenville because the city is filled with all kinds of restaurants and things to do, and it was only about an hour from the race property in Union.

Greenville is incredible, it is an awesome city with people out and about enjoying themselves. We grabbed some dinner and watched a little college football before exploring the rest of the city. We went to Falls Park on the Reedy and checked

out the waterfall right in middle of downtown, explored the Grand Bohemian Lodge and grabbed some fancy popcorn from one of the many shops before heading back to the hotel.

The next morning was an early one as it was finally race day. I had a blast on the course as this is always one of my favorites. Little Brown Jug has so many road crossings which allowed Kaitlyn to meet me at one of the checks and bring me some water and food. It was very cool to get her involved in my race and I was sure to tell her how

much faster that little boost made me. After the race we packed up and made the trek all the way back to Florida where we stayed at a friend’s house in Jacksonville. The next day we made the rest of the drive and were back in St. Petersburg by noon.

It was an amazing little trip and we are already thinking of ideas for next year. If you are on the fence about racing one of these out-of-state races then consider getting up a day or two early, or staying late, and making some memories out of it. You will not be disappointed!

Top Left: Mako and I in Brevard, NC 2020 trip (Mariah Lacy Photo) Bottom Left: Clark Myers Bachelor Party 2021 trip Top Right: LBJ 2023 Route Sheet

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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!

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2023-2024 EVENT SCHEDULE 09-03-2023

Enduro #1

Little Brown Jug Enduro

Union, SC

09-24-2023 Enduro #2 Croom Enduro Croom, FL 9-30/10-1 2023 HS #1

Central Florida Trail Riders

Bartow, FL

10-28/29-2023

HS #2

Sarasota Area Dirt Riders

Bartow, FL

10-29-2023

Enduro #3

Gobbler Getter Enduro

Maplesville, AL

11-11/12-2023

HS #3

Sunrunners Motorcle Club

Bartow, FL

11-19-2023

Enduro #4

St. Mary’s Shoals Enduro

Glen St. Mary, FL

12-03-2023

Enduro #5

Big Scrub Enduro

Lake Butler, FL

12-9/10-2023

HS# 4

Old School Dirt Riders

Punta Gorda, FL

01-6/7-2024 HS #5

1-20/21-2024 HS #6

Suncoast Trail Blazers

Brooksville, FL

Palm Beach Track & Trail

Okeechobee, FL

2-3/4-2024

Treasure Coast Trail Riders

Indiantown, FL

HS #7

2-17/18-2024 HS #8 Daytona Dirt Riders

2-25-2024 Enduro #6 Straight Arrow Enduro

Ormond Beach, FL Richloam, FL

3-7-2024 Enduro #7 Alligator Enduro Favoretta, FL 3-16/17-2024

HS #9

Nature Coast Trail Blazers

Dade City, FL

4-13/14-2024

HS #10

Old School Dirt Riders

Punta Gorda, FL

06-9-2024 Enduro #8 Cherokee Enduro Greensboro, GA

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Big Scrub Trail Riders FTR and AMA Sanctioned AMA membership and FTR membership are required and available at sign-up One Day memberships available

December 3, 2023

Registration Saturday ......... 3:00 to 6:00 PM Sunday............ 7:00 to 8:15 AM Riders Meeting 8:15 am Start ....................... 9:00 am

Remember to bring your cards to sign up or take a picture of them

Pre Entry - $65.00 Post Entry - $70.00

Inspection Requirements

Pre-entry on-line thru MotoTally only

Spark Arrestor recommended

http://www.moto-tally.com/FTR/Enduro/PreEntry.aspx

FTR Sprint Enduro Format

Gate Fee $10 – Good all weekend Gate opens at 12 PM on Sat. and 6 AM on Sunday. Gate closes at Midnight.

See FTR Rule Book for additional info

Approximately 40+ Miles

All minors must have notarized minor release signed by both parents if both parents are not present or an AMA AMR card.

(Same rule as H/S events)

Start, main gas, and finish are at the camp area. Aux gas will be available

2 loop event ~ 3 tests per loop

ARMBANDS WILL BE ISSUED AT THE GATE AND MUST BE WORN BY ALL PARTICIPANTS AND SPECTATORS AT ALL TIMES

Scoring Information: Scoring will be done electronically. Riders MUST have a MotoTally helmet mounted transponder.

FTR MotoTally Hare Scrambles transponders are acceptable All riders must bring their helmets with transponders to signup. Transponders will be available for purchase at signup.

CAMPING AVAILABLE AT THE START NO OPEN FIRES ALLOWED! ALL DOGS MUST BE ON LEASHES

For Information Call: Curt Bell at (386) 679-8201 or e-mail curtbell@rocketmail.com Name:______________________________________

Class:________________

Address:____________________________________

Bike/Size:_____________

City/State/Zip ____________________________________

CLUB USE ONLY

Age: ________

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THIS IS A RELEASE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT - READ IT BEFORE SIGNING I, for myself, my executor, administrator and assignees, do hereby release and agree to hold blameless Big Scrub Trail Riders, Florida Trail Riders, Inc. (FTR), the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), and Erwin Brown; and the officers, directors, officials, representatives, agents, and employees of all of the above from all liability, loss, claims and demands that may occur from any loss, damage or injury (including death) to my person or property in any way resulting from or arising in connection with this event, whether while engaged in the competition or preparation thereof, or while upon entering or departing from said event for any cause whatsoever. I have voluntarily entered an FTR & AMA co-sanctioned event, the Armadillo Sprint Enduro on December 3, 2023. An FTR & AMA co-sanction indicates that this event is listed in the organization's official calendar. The officials for this event have not been trained or accredited by FTR or AMA. Motor sports are dangerous. You should take part in this event on your own assessment of your or your child's abilities. You are responsible for the condition of your or your child's motorcycle and protective apparel. We urge you not to compete in motorsports without without adequate personal medical coverage as the promoter does not provide medical insurance coverage. Big Scrub Trail Riders and AMA are not experts in laying out and sponsoring an Enduro and I know the risk and danger to myself, so I voluntarily and in reliance upon my own judgment and ability, assume all risk for loss, damage or injury (including death) to myself and my

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