News and Rule Changes | 2011-2012 Schedule
Florida Trail Riders
August 2011
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Florida Trail Riders www.floridatrailriders.org
Volume 40 | Number 7
P.O. Box 1268 Yulee, FL 32014 | (352) 538-6291
Table of Contents
On the Cover:
EDITORIAL FTR Communications 4 Loose and Loomy | News 5-7 FTR Banquet: It’s a Wrap! 8-9 The Editor’s Beat 11 Moyer, Belle Photos 12 Advertising Index | Contingency Sponsors 11 “Thank You” Sponsor Page 25 Chaplain’s Corner 26 Style Check 27 Rex McCarty on FTR Motocross 28-29
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MINUTES Board of Director Meeting Minutes, Hare Scrambles Rule Changes 14-24
I would like to thank all of my friends and coriders in Evolution B and C that have helped me and encouraged me to get better and faster. When I first started, way in the back of the pack, they kept encouraging me. My one goal was to beat Bill Jenkins and Sam Mento and I finally did it.
Lee Smith
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Evolution B #250
Read more about Lee in the September issue!
INFORMATION FTR Officer Nominations 13 Dare to Enduro 18 Enduro #1 - Lochloosa - fliers 31-32 Enduro #2 - Little Brown Jug - 33 HS #1 - Lake City - 34 Executive Committee | FTR Officials 35 Who to Contact in FTR 36 Membership Application 37 Where to Ride? 38 2011-2012 Competition Schedule 39 Next Month: We catch up with
Garrett Edmisten
R emember : If you have questions regarding weather-related event cancellations, visit www.floridatrailriders.org.
Photos by Mike Belle
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Communications: E-mail
Florida Trail Riders Elected Officers:
businessmanager@floridatrailriders.org
U.S. Mail
P.O. Box 1268 Yulee, FL 32041
Ford Snodgrass
President (941) 915-9894 presidentfloridatrailriders.org
Phone
(352) 538-6291
Jack Terrell
Vice President (863) 984-9294 vicepresidentfloridatrailriders.org
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twitter.com/FTRmoto
Deborah Broderick
Secretary (321) 749-4527 secretaryfloridatrailriders.org
Blog
floridatrailriders.wordpress.com
Editor and Publisher: Jenn Sheppard editor@floridatrailriders.org
Florida Trail Riders, Inc. (FTR) is a nonprofit organization that was established in 1971. The mission of FTR is to promote the image of responsible motorcyclists. Published 12 times a year, Florida Trail Riders Magazine is published to inform the membership of events, official business and Iinformation about the area with materials submitted by members for inclusion. Letters and photos may be submitted to: editor@floridatrailriders.org.
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Loose & Loomy This Just In: via American Motorcyclist Association August 1, 2011 Take action now: Keep kid motorcycles and ATVs legal! The U.S. Senate has approved a House bill to exempt kids’ offhighway vehicles (OHVs) from the lead law that essentially bans the sale of those machines at the end of the year, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports. The bill, H.R. 2715 introduced by Reps. Mary Bono Mack (R-Calif.) and G.K. Butterfield (D-N.C.), cleared the full House by a 421-2 vote on Aug. 1, and then earned approval in the Senate the same day. The bill now goes to President Obama to be signed into law. This bill would exempt kids’ off-highway vehicles (OHV) - including kids’ dirtbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) - from the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) of 2008. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has delayed enforcing key portions of the law until after the end of the year. Unless the CPSIA is changed by then, the sale of child-sized dirtbikes and ATVs will effectively be banned. The AMA has been at the forefront of the fight to exclude child-sized motorcycles and ATVs from the CPSIA for more than two years. As a result, every single member of Congress, as well as members of the CPSC, has received powerful statements from members of the AMA and the All-Terrain Vehicle Association (ATVA), which is a partner organization of the AMA. The AMA magnified these efforts through its “Kids Just Want to Ride” campaign. Thank you to those FTR members who submitted videos and/or wrote to their representatives urging passage of the bill. (Scott, Jenni and Alli Lamb’s video received Honorable Mention in the AMA’s contest.)
News
Attention: There is an Enduro
Committee Meeting at the Lochloosa Enduro on August 20, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at the sign up area. The main focus on the agenda is the voting on the addition of the Broxton Bridge Enduro to the 20112012 FTR sanction schedule. If anyone interested in volunteering for the positions on the FTR Enduro Committee for race season 2011-2012 listed below, please contact the secretary of FTR (dbrodeick@cfl.rr.com) and/ or the Enduro Chairman of FTR (cnhuncontstruction@yahoo.com) :
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From Hare Scrambles Committee Chairman Mike Belle: - The following rule was passed and will be enforced this season -
Purpose: To create an enforceable safety zone in the chicane and around downed riders. Chapter VI - Hare Scrambles Rules - A. General
Add: 15. The ribboned off area of the scoring chicane shall be considered a safety area. Any section of the track where an EMT or track worker is attending to a downed rider is also considered a safety area and it will extend to 20 feet on either side of the downed rider. If there is a
wmr1 www. course worker signaling a rider to slow down with hand motions or a flag, the safety area will start at that point. Once a rider enters a safety area they are to maintain an even safe speed, without hard acceleration or braking or anything that would kick up avoidable dust or dirt. There should be no passing in the safety zone unless another rider is completely stopped and it is safe to pass. Failure to follow this rule will result in the rider being docked by one finishing position or more, up to disqualification from the event, subject to the referee’s discretion.
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wrist bands and tech stickers as well as get From Hare you out on the trail in Scrambles an orderly manner. As we will increase Referee and always, or decrease time between Rider Safety rows based on trail Coordinator conditions. 6. Riders MUST have helmet, riding boots, goggles or other eye protection, and no shorts. 7. Pit riding is a No, No and disqualifications will be handed out for those that feel ello all my fellow FTR they need to try the system. If members and families. I hope everyone has had a you are not sure what pit riding fun and safe summer...I am, as I is, please refer to the rule book hope you are, ready to get back for clarification. to racing. I miss hanging with all my FTR family. So, I thought 8. Remember you MUST be 16 years of age to operate a before the season gets under way, I would cover a few things golf cart, side by side, etc. If you look under 25, carry your that everyone needs to keep in mind. This is the “So you can’t driver’s license with you. This is say you didn’t know” message. your warning! P.S. If you are old enough to operate a vehicle, The referee stuff: remember it must be done in 1. Remember you MUST a safe manner. An example: have the appropriate color Seven kids in a two seat golf backgrounds and numbers and/ cart is not a safe manner. or letters on your bikes/quads. The safety stuff: 2. We will be randomly doing 1. Although we have had many sound checks. good summer rains, there are areas of the state that continue 3. No spark arrestor equals no to have a high fire index. Please race. No discussion. And, yes, there will be spot checks on the make sure that your camp has a fire extinguisher. line. 2. Please remember to always 4. Saturday practice line up stay with your bike if you have will be as we have done it: Big a mechanical issue while out bikes will be first, followed by 85s then 65s and lastly parents on the track. There are many course workers and safety crew riding with 65s. Parents are out on the trail and we will get NOT allowed to ride with 85s. you and your ride out safely. We Parents - please remind your do not need you getting lost in riders of two things: First, it’s the woods. Kids - this will scare practice and there is no trophy your parents and cause gray for finishing 1st (aggressive hair. riding will not be tolerated.) Second, please get to practice 3. Riders - please do not move promptly and patiently wait your any injured rider unless they are turn. Everyone will get to go. in immediate danger. Moving them could cause more injury. 5. Sunday practice guys and girls: please line up in rows of 5 Send a rider to notify a course worker and stay with the injured (similar to an enduro start). rider until help arrives. This allows us to rapidly check
Donny Richardson:
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4. Riders - it is still very hot and humid out there. Remember to hydrate. Also if you get over heated, stop riding, get out of the sun if at all possible and remove as much clothing as possible. Helmets and boots hold in a lot of heat. If you have extra cool water, pour it on your head. If you get dizzy while riding, this is a sign of heat exhaustion - STOP riding because the next thing you will get to experience will be a crash... 5. Remember to slow down when you see the yellow flag. Resume racing after you are completely clear of the incident. The yellow flag or a course worker waving means there is an incident ahead. Proceed with caution and respect your fellow injured rider. 6. Lastly, please remember that clubs put up ribbon for a reason. It may be to mark off a ditch (getting your motor home or trailer stuck stinks,) or an area that the land owner does not want patrons in or because it is a Fire and EMS lane. Please respect these areas and lanes. It doesn’t mean drive through the ribbon ‘cause it’s dark out or because you think you deserve to park there. Please keep in mind that there is no prize to see how close to the sign up trailer you can get with your pit vehicle. When an emergency happens, we will not have time to find the owners of the vehicles and get them moved. A little common sense goes a long way. I look forward to seeing all my FTR friends and family at the races. I am always available via email or cell. Feel free to stop by my rig at anytime with suggestions, comments, complaints. Remember that, regardless of time of day or night, if you have a medical issue, find either myself or a member of the Safety Team for assistance!
Donny: (727) 235-2051 or hsreffloridatrailriders.org
News
Have
you ever wondered where all of the
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A recent forum post by Kurt Lucas prompted fellow FTR member Nic Frey to take a closer look at this year’s champions. (Regarding the random point in the Gulf of Mexico: Nic said, “Turns out it’s the 6 people that have ,FL listed as their home city in the race results. It threw me for a loop when I first saw it!”) *Used AA, A, Specialty A, Quad AA, Quad A,
Grouped by Region Count Central West Florida 43 Central Florida 34 Southeast Florida 29 Central East Florida 28 Out of State 13 Southwest Florida 11 Northeast Florida 10 North Central Florida 6 Northwest Florida 4 Grouped By City Count Sarasota, FL 11 Vero Beach, FL 7 Jupiter, FL 5 West Palm Beach, FL 4 Tallahassee, FL 4 Lutz, FL 4 Port St Lucie, FL 3 New Smyrna Beach, FL 3 Tampa, FL 3 Land O Lakes, FL 3 Orlando, FL 3 Venice, FL 3 Ft Myers, FL 3 Jacksonville, FL 3 Lake Placid, FL 3 Naples, FL 3 Miami, FL 3 Melbourne, FL 3 Apopka, FL 2 DeLand, FL 2
Quad Specialty A to generate these numbers.
Represent
FTR officials are strictly enforcing the No Pit Riding rule this season; adhere or you could lose a position, be disqualified from the event or requested to leave the property, so take it easy!
FTR Rulebook on Pit Riding: “Except for competition machines traveling to and fromcompetition or practice no person shall operate a vehicle withouta valid drivers license...Operation of any machine or vehicle within the parking and pit areas shall be done in a safe and responsible manner.
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This year’s awards presentation on July 30 at Disney’s Dolphin hotel celebrated more than four decades for FTR as an amateur, nonprofit motorcycle-racing organization.
FTR Scholarship Winners :
Katherine Duffy Lacey Nordle -
Benjamin Gavins -
of Brandenton will be attending the University of Central Florida and majoring in Mechanical Engineering. She is a member of SADRA. of Wildwood will be attending Lake-Sumter Community College and majoring in the Medical field. She is a member of BSTR of Tallahassee will be attending Tallahassee Community College and majoring in Accounting or Engineering. He is member of TTR
Thank you to the Scholarship Committee Members: Ragan Dickson, Will Hardin, Mose Howard, Don King and Scott Lamb
*Split 50 percent, 25 percent and 25 percent.
Donations:
Amount
Shane Watts Raffle 160 TCTR 300 Apollo 1000 Suncoast 500 SEFTR 500 William St. Laurent 50 DDR 250 RCDR 300 TTR 500 SADRA 500 OSDR 500 BSTR 500 Sunrunners 500 Centerpieces 70 East Coast Screen Printing t-shirt proceeds
Unofficial totals:
$5,630
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From the Forum:
“Carol, you guys/gals did an OUTSTANDING job! Thank YOU!” - Kevin
Vaughn
“We had a great time. Thanks to all who made it possible.” - Chad Hunter “I just want to take a moment to thank all those who attended our 40th Awards Banquet. It was a great success, and I want all those who attended to know you, made a great success. It looked like all were having a great time, and except for the small technical glitch, we had no other issues or problems. I want to personally thank the Banquet Committee again, because with out them and all the volunteers it would not be possible. So, FTR members, when you see them this coming season at what ever events you attend please thank them, they are the one’s who truly made this happen. From the bottom of my heart...Thank You. Thank You, Thank You. Yours Truly,” -Carol Preston
“Great Banquet, Wanted to thank all the Banquet Committee people, job well done. Sold out of Banquet tickets, WOW.” - Ed Lukosavich
“First class all the way. All the folks who put this
on deserve an award. This was the first banquet that me and my family attended. We heard a lot of bad, bad comments on past banquets, so I was really offended by the price of omission, by the end of the night my only complaint was that it was not long enough. We walked out of there with over six hundred dollars of door prizes and ate so much of that great baked chicken that we did not eat ‘til lunch the following day. I have a new respect on our members, made lots of new friends, can not wait for the new season and next year’s banquet.Thank you so much for the great time me and my family had. What a great organization we have.” - Jimmy Frazier “I just want to thank everyone who took the time to organize this years banquet. I met a lot of people and had positive conversations with everyone. Thanks a lot FTR. I am already looking forward to next one. OH yea, before I forget.... my jacket fits GREAT!!!!” - Robert Camp What venues would you like to be considered for the FTR Banquet? Email editor@floridatrailriders.org
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Jenn Sheppard joined FTR in the late 90s and won an Enduro championship in 2001. She returned in 2010 when she became editor and publisher of the magazine. She is currently looking for a sponsor.
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he next season will be here before we know it. I’m hoping to make it out for most of the races this year. Maybe I’ll even swing a leg over and start something...I still dream of one day making a comeback! he August issue includes highlights from the banquet, which was my first time at the Dolphin hotel, and a list of Hare Scrambles rule changes, so make sure to take note. For the cover story with Lee Smith, who I met by chance one night last season when he stopped at the gas station I was filling up at; I recognized the backgrounds and corresponding number plates and ambushed him; read more about it in the September issue. ith each month’s magazine, I’m learning more about the editing and publishing schedule and reaching out to companies to help promote FTR as a nonprofit organization dedicated to “responsible motorcyclists.” Last
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The Editor’s Beat
month’s magazine went out to more than 1,400 addresses. That’s one of the largest mailing lists I’ve had in my download folder. s always, I encourage reader submissions and letters to the editor, and it would be great to see more info graphics or charts from the members - like how many members cross over to other series: enduros, hare scrambles and motocross? Imagine if all of the FTR members put their talents and skill sets together what could happen...We already spend our weekends together! n closing, if you missed the banquet this year you had to be there - but there were a number of high-dollar donations raffled off to a few lucky members (after all the awards were handed out) and I would love to hear from the winners, especially the ones who walked away with the training at Moto Endurance headquarters with Robb Beams. t was great seeing everyone in their plain clothes, though it made the leaders harder to recognize! Braaap!
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FTR Officer Nominations
Please use this form to nominate candidates for positions as FTR Executive Committee members or Area Directors. Please contact the people you are nominating and verify that they understand and will perform the duties associated with the office and are willing to serve. The following positions are open for election:
Vice President Treasurer All Area Directors (nominate only a candidate for the Area representing your County of residence): Area #1: 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: Hamilton Suwannee Columbia Baker Union Bradford Nassau Duval Clay Putnam St. Johns Area #3: Gilchrist Alachua Levy Marion Citrus Sumter Lake Area #4: Flagler Volusia
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Area #10: Okeechobee St. Lucie Martin Area #11: Charlotte Glades Lee Hendry Collier Area #12: Palm Beach Area #13: Broward Dade Monroe
DeaDline forFOR nomination october 20, 2011. DEADLINE NOMINATIONforms FORMS ISisSEPTEMBER 1, 2009 I would like to nominate the following for:
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sSend enDnomination nomination forms to: Office Deborah b531071, roDerick , ftr secretary forms to the Business at PO Box DeBary, FL 32753-1071 ftr secretary at 5461 carrick rD. cocoa, fl. 32927 secretary@floriDatrailriDers.org 2011 August Florida Trail Riders Magazine | 13
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes in Full
May 21, 2011
Rules Adopted by the HSC to be Approved by the BOD From 10/2/2010 HSC Meeting Proposal passed Chapter III General Rules D. Rider Classification
Current Rule: HARE SCRAMBLES Division/Class
Displacement classes
65A 65B 65C 65 Girls
51-65 cc*** 51-65 cc*** 51-65 cc*** 51-65 cc***
Age 8 thru 12* 8 thru 12* 8 thru 12* 8 thru 12*
***Play bike type motorcycles up to 80cc displacement are allowed to enter the 65A and 65B classes. Proposed Rule Change to: HARE SCRAMBLES Division/Class Displacement classes Age 65A 65B 65C 65 Girls
51-65 cc 2-stroke and 52-90 cc 4-stroke *** 51-65 cc 2-stroke and 52-90 cc 4-stroke *** 51-65 cc 2-stroke and 52-90 cc 4-stroke *** 51-65 cc 2-stroke and 52-90 cc 4-stroke ***
8 thru 12* 8 thru 12* 8 thru 12* 8 thru 12*
*** 16� front wheel max. in all 65cc classes. Two stroke play bikes (ex: PW80) up to 80cc displacement are allowed to enter 65cc classes. From 1/8/2011 HSC Meeting Proposal #3 - Proposal passed Purpose: To clean up the wording from disqualifications to penalties. Chapter VI Currently reads: A. General 2. In Hare Scrambles, there shall be two additional officers. b. The Associate Hare Scrambles Referee, who is the primary assistant to the HS Referee .The Associate Referee’s primary duties, will involve pit area safety and sound/tech inspection. The Associate Referee will coordinate with the Clubs regarding providing manpower for these functions, and supervise these functions at the event. The Associate Referee has the authority to disqualify riders. Final authority on disqualification remains with the Hare Scrambles Referee. If the Hares Scrambles Referee cannot be present at the event, then the Associate Referee will serve as the Acting Hare Scrambles Referee.
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2. In Hare Scrambles, there shall be two additional officers. b. The Associate Hare Scrambles Referee, who is the primary assistant to the HS Referee .The Associate Referee’s primary duties, will involve pit area safety and sound/tech inspection. The Associate Referee will coordinate with the Clubs regarding providing manpower for these functions, and supervise these functions at the event. The Associate Referee has the authority to penalize riders. Final authority on penalties remains with the Hare Scrambles Referee. If the Hares Scrambles Referee cannot be present at the event, then the Associate Referee will serve as the Acting Hare Scrambles Referee.
Proposal #5 - Proposal passed Purpose: To create an enforceable safety zone in the chicane and around downed riders. Chapter VI Hare Scrambles Rules A. General Add: 15. The ribboned off area of the scoring chicane shall be considered a safety area. Any section of the track where an EMT or track worker is attending to a downed rider is also considered a safety area and it will extend to 20 feet either side of the downed rider. If there is a course worker signaling a rider to slow down with hand motions or a flag, the safety area will start at that point. Once a rider enters a safety area they are to maintain an even safe speed, without hard acceleration or braking or anything that would kick up avoidable dust or dirt. There should be no passing in the safetyContinued zone on page 16 unless another rider is completely stopped and it is safe to pass. Failure to follow this rule will result in the rider being docked by one finishing position or more, up to disqualification from the event, subject to the referee’s discretion.
Proposal #6 - Proposal passed Purpose: To add exception to fractional point rule for peewee riders. Chapter VII, Hare Scramble Scoring Currently reads: B. Championship Series Points System 1. Class championship points will be awarded based on finishing position according to the following schedule: 1st place in class 50 points 2nd place in class 47 points 3rd place in class 45 points 4th place in class 43 points 5th place in class 41 points 6th place in class 40 points etc., one point less per position provided the required number of laps are completed) Riders completing within 1 lap of the winning rider for their class will receive full position points. Riders completing less than 2 laps from the winning rider in their class will receive fractional position points. For example: a rider completing 3 laps of a possible 5 lap race will receive only 3/5ths of their position points. continued on page 16 2011 August Florida Trail Riders Magazine | 15
Change to: B. Championship Series Points System 1. Class championship points will be awarded based on finishing position according to the following schedule: 1st place in class 50 points 2nd place in class 47 points 3rd place in class 45 points 4th place in class 43 points 5th place in class 41 points 6th place in class 40 points etc., one point less per position provided the required number of laps are completed) Riders completing within 1 lap of the winning rider for their class will receive full position points. Riders completing less than 2 laps from the winning rider in their class will receive fractional position points. For example: a rider completing 3 laps of a possible 5 lap race will receive only 3/5ths of their position points. Exception, peewee riders will receive full point value regardless of laps completed. Proposal #8 - Proposal passed Purpose: To create A&B classes for peewee quads. Chapter III, General Rules, D Rider Classification Currently reads: HARE SCRAMBLES Division/Class Displacement classes Age Quad Super Peewee Quad Peewee
51-90cc 50cc
6 thru 12* 4 thru 8*
Change to: HARE SCRAMBLES Division/Class Displacement classes Age Quad Super Peewee (A, B) Quad Peewee (A, B)
51-90cc 50cc
Chapter VI, Hare Scramble Rules, C Event Rules Currently reads: Race 4 Quad Peewee 11:15 AM – 11:30 AM Race 5 Quad Super Peewee 11:35 AM – 11:50 AM Change to: Race 4 Row 1 - Quad Peewee A Row 2 - Quad Peewee B Race 5 Row 1 - Quad Super Peewee A Row 2 - Quad Super Peewee B
11:15 AM – 11:30 AM
11:35 AM – 11:50 AM
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6 thru 12* 4 thru 8*
Chapter VIII, Hare Scrambles Responsibilities C. Hare Scrambles Quad Technical Requirements Add:
7. Peewee Quads will start with bikes running, hands on head. Row 2 will start as soon as practical after row 1. All timing will be based on Row 1. Only bikes and riders will be allowed on the grid in front of row 2 at the start.
Proposal #8.5 - Proposal passed Purpose: To specify Backgrounds and letters for new Quad Peewee classes. Chapter VIII, Hare Scrambles Responsibilities, B Riders, 3 Currently reads: Classes Number Plate Letters Number Color Quad Super Peewee green none white Quad Peewee white none white
Change to: Classes Number Plate Letters Number Color Quad Super Peewee A green A white Quad Super Peewee B green B white Quad Peewee A white A black Quad Peewee B white B black
Proposal #9 - Proposal passed Purpose: To allow 4 stokes up to 125cc in the Quad Super Peewee classes Chapter III General Rules D. Rider Classification Current Rule: HARE SCRAMBLES Division/Class Displacement classes Age Quad Super Peewee 51-90cc none 6 thru 12*
Change to: HARE SCRAMBLES Division/Class Quad Super Peewee Quad Super Peewee
Displacement 51- 90cc 2 stroke and 51- 125 cc 4 stroke 51- 90cc 2 stroke and 51- 125 cc 4 stroke
classes A B
Age 6 thru 12* 6 thru 12*
Proposal #10 - Proposal passed Reason for rule change proposal: Side number plates on current model dirt bikes are shrinking in size. The newest KTM plate is so small it is nearly impossible to be 5� high numbers on pre-printed backgrounds. There is also a trend to free up more of the number plate area for advertising of sponsors. This proposal recommends keeping current rule of 5 inch minimum number size for the front plate only and allowing 3.25 inch high numbers on side plates. The number of 3.25 is what HBD Moto Grafx has been printing for many current FTR H/S racers continued on page 18 2011 August Florida Trail Riders Magazine | 17
Current Rule: Chapter VIII Hare Scrambles Responsibilities B. Riders 3. Firmly affixed number plates with the correct color background, correct color and type FTR assigned numbers, and correct color an type alphabetical designations will be required on each side of the motorcycle and on the front. Quads will have number plates with the correct color background, correct color and type FTR assigned number, and correct color and type alphabetical designation firmly affixed to the front and the rear of the quad. Numbers and letters will be standard, block style of one color. No flames, checkers, chrome or stylized numbers and letters of any type are allowed. All letters will be the size of the numbers or less, provided the numbers are at least 5 inches high and the letters at least 2 inches high. Keep in mind that the scorekeepers must be able to quickly identify the color, number and letter on your machine as you ride through the scoring area. New Rule: (changes/additions in RED) Chapter VIII Hare Scrambles Responsibilities B. Riders 3. Firmly affixed number plates with the correct color background, correct color and type FTR assigned numbers, and correct color and type alphabetical designations will be required on each side of the motorcycle and on the front. Quads will have number plates with the correct color background, correct color and type FTR assigned number, and correct color and type alphabetical designation firmly affixed to the front and the rear of the quad. Numbers and letters will be standard, block style of one color. No flames, checkers, chrome or stylized numbers and letters of any type are allowed. For the front plate, letters will be the size of the numbers or less, provided the numbers are at least 5 inches high and the letters at least 2 inches high. For the side plates, letters will be the size of the numbers or less, provided the numbers are at least 3.25 inches high and the letters at least 2 inches high. Keep in mind that the scorekeepers must be able to quickly identify the color, number and letter on your machine as you ride through the scoring area.
Classes
Number plate, Color (3)
Letters / letter & number color
*AA red AA / white Open A, B & C yellow A, B, C / black 250 A, B & C green** A, B, C / white 200 A, B & C black A, B, C / white Veteran A, B & C red A, B, C / white Senior A, B & C green** A, B, C / white Super Senior A, B & C white A, B, C / black Master A, B & C blue*** A, B, C / white Golden Master A, B black A, B / white Women A, B & Vet yellow A, B, V / black Junior A , B, C, Girls black A, B, C, G / white Mini A, B & C, Girls white A, B, C, G / black 65 A, B, C, Girls green** A, B, C, G / white Vintage white V / black Evolution A, B, C & Senior yellow A, B, C, S / black Peewee A, B & C white A, B, C / black Beginners white none/ black
Classes
Number plate, Color (2)
Letters / letter & number color
Quad AA red AA / white Quad A white A / black Quad Open B, C white B, C / black Quad 0-400 yellow none / black Quad +30 red none / white Veteran Quad red V / white Senior Quad black none / white Super Senior Quad black X / white Master Quad green** none / white Quad Utility white X / black Women Quad blue*** none / white Women Vet Quad blue*** V / white Quad Junior white none / black Quad Super Peewee green none / white Quad Peewee white none / white
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*See VI.A.9 Pro Am rule. ** This should be a Kelly green. Do not use greens so light that they look yellow or so dark that they look black. ***This should be a medium blue. Do not use blues so light that white numbers and letters are hard to see on them or blues so dark that they look black. a. All A, B and C Division riders will use a letter to designate their divisions. Vintage bikes (not Evolution) will have the letter “V� on their number plates. b. All numbers shall be a minimum of five (5) inches high, letters two (2) inches high. 2011 August Florida Trail Riders Magazine | 19
Dare to Enduro! Feb-19 Enduro #5 Central 2011-2012 FTR ENDURO SCHEDULE
Aug-21 Enduro #1 Big Scrub Trail Riders/LOCHLOOSA Sept-4 Enduro #2 Greenville Enduro Riders/WHITMIRE, S.C. Oct-2 Enduro #3 Suncoast Trail Blazers/
Florida Trail Riders/RICHLOAM March-4 Enduro #6 Sandlapper (National) March-15 Enduro #7 Daytona Dirt Riders/ALLIGATOR May-5 Enduro #8 Apollo MC/
Nov-6 Enduro #4 Perry Mountains MC
May-20 Enduro #9 FTR Benefit/HEART ISLAND
CROOM
EAGLE’S NEST
What is an Enduro?
From the Greenville Enduro Riders Association:
Check crew says go, ride as hard as you can or want to for 10-15 miles or so, check crew scores your card, take a break, ease down the trail to the next going in check and repeat about 4 more times. Go home tired, happy, maybe with a tropy.
What do I need?
Requirements: FTR membership and a forestry approved spark arrester.
Which bike?
Flyers will specify rules per each event, but almost every event allows all off-road motorcycles to compete. Certain series/ events have Jr. Enduros for the younger folks.
How to prepare:
Meet the people on your row when you go to the first check in. The goal for your first enduro is finishing because they are often longer in distance than most novices ride in a day. Key off of the people on your row so that you are always on time entering each check.
How’s the Course? Each event will have different terrain to tackle, but all events are rideable by all skillsets.
What about costs?
Events range from $40-60, but you will ride land that is only open once a year. Most events are 50-70 miles in length, so you get your money’s worth!
How to enter: Pre-register via the mail by downloading a flyer from www.floridatrailriders.org or register the day of the event. For more info: Contact Jeremy Powell at (904)521-3539 or jeremypowell88@hotmail.com for more information
Classes
Number plate Color (3)
Letters / letter & number color
*AA red AA / white Open A, B & C yellow A, B, C / black 250 A, B & C green** A, B, C / white 200 A, B & C black A, B, C / white Veteran A, B & C red A, B, C / white Senior A, B & C green** A, B, C / white Super Senior A, B & C white A, B, C / black Master A, B & C blue*** A, B, C / white Golden Master A, B black A, B / white Women A, B & Vet yellow A, B, V / black Junior A , B, C, Girls black A, B, C, G / white Mini A, B & C, Girls white A, B, C, G / black 65 A, B, C, Girls green** A, B, C, G / white Vintage white V / black Evolution A, B, C & Senior yellow A, B, C, S / black Peewee A, B & C white A, B, C / black Beginners white none/ black
Classes
Number plate Color (2)
Letters / letter & number color
Quad AA red AA / white Quad A white A / black Quad Open B, C white B, C / black Quad 0-400 yellow none / black Quad +30 red none / white Veteran Quad red V / white Senior Quad black none / white Super Senior Quad black X / white Master Quad green** none / white Quad Utility white X / black Women Quad blue*** none / white Women Vet Quad blue*** V / white Quad Junior white none / black Quad Super Peewee green none / white Quad Peewee white none / white *See VI.A.9 Pro Am rule. ** This should be a Kelly green. Do not use greens so light that they look yellow or so dark that they look black. ***This should be a medium blue. Do not use blues so light that white numbers and letters are hard to see on them or blues so dark that they look black. a. All A, B and C Division riders will use a letter to designate their divisions. Vintage bikes (not Evolution) will have the letter “V� on their number plates. b. Front numbers shall be a minimum of five (5) inches high, side plate numbers will be a minimum of 3.25 inches high, and all letters a minimum of two (2) inches high. continued on page 22 2011 August Florida Trail Riders Magazine | 21
From 1/22/2011 HSC Meeting Proposal #1 - Proposal passed Reason for Rule change proposal: There have been issues with starting Junior A and Junior B on the same line due to the competitive nature of these racers. Current Rule: Chapter VI Hare Scrambles Rules C. Event Rules 2. Only the following divisions may be run together at the same time with one minute between starting different groups. The races will be run at the times listed unless permission to change is approved by the Hare Scramble Committee prior to publication of the flyer. Starting times may be adjusted to accommodate available daylight hours. Race time deviations will be published on event flyer. Saturday Race Schedule
Race 7
2:15 PM – 3:45 PM
Row 1 - Evolution A Row 2 - Junior A, Junior B Row 3 - Evolution B Row 4 - Junior C, Junior Girls Row 5 - Vintage, Evolution C, Evolution Senior Row 6 – Beginner New Rule: (changes/additions in RED) Chapter VI Hare Scrambles Rules C. Event Rules 2. Only the following divisions may be run together at the same time with one minute between starting different groups. The races will be run at the times listed unless permission to change is approved by the Hare Scramble Committee prior 22 | Florida Trail Riders Magazine | August 2011
to publication of the flyer. Starting times may be adjusted to accommodate available daylight hours. Race time deviations will be published on event flyer. Saturday Race Schedule
Race 7
2:15 PM – 3:45 PM
Row 1 - Evolution A Row 2 - Junior A Row 3 - Junior B Row 4 - Evolution B Row 5 - Junior C, Junior Girls Row 6 - Vintage, Evolution C, Evolution Senior Row 7 - Beginner Proposal #2 - Proposal passed Reason for Rule change proposal: Large number of specialty racers Sunday morning has resulted in as many as 35 racers on Row 2(SSenA and Mas A) and over 40 racers on Row 6 (Mas B and Golden Mas A). These large numbers are considered a safety hazard. Currently, the starters are splitting row 6 into two starts which effectively makes 12 rows. Current Rule: Chapter VI Hare Scrambles Rules C. Event Rules 2. Only the following divisions may be run together at the same time with one minute between starting different groups. The races will be run at the times listed unless permission to change is approved by the Hare Scramble Committee prior to publication of the flyer. Starting times may be adjusted to accommodate available daylight hours. Race time deviations will be published on event flyer. Sunday Race Schedule Race 1 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Row 1 - Vet A, Senior A Row 2 - Super Senior A, Master A Row 3 - Vet B
Row 4 - Senior B Row 5 - Super Senior B, Women A Row 6 - Master B, Golden Master A Row 7 - Vet C Row 8 - Senior C Row 9 - Super Senior C Row 10 - Golden Master B Row 11 - Master C, Women B, Women Vet
Row 13 - Master C
3. Clubs can either split consolidated rows, or start consecutive rows together to relieve congestion at the start, with the approval of the HS Chairman or Referee, but can not change the Starting Order. New Rule: (changes/additions in RED) Chapter VI Hare Scrambles Rules
Proposal #3 - Proposal passed
C. Event Rules 2. Only the following divisions may be run together at the same time with one minute between starting different groups. The races will be run at the times listed unless permission to change is approved by the Hare Scramble Committee prior to publication of the flyer. Starting times may be adjusted to accommodate available daylight hours. Race time deviations will be published on event flyer. Sunday Race Schedule Race 1 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Row 1 - Vet A, Senior A Row 2 - Super Senior A Row 3 - Master A Row 4 - Vet B Row 5 - Senior B Row 6 - Super Senior B, Women A Row 7 - Golden Master A Row 8 - Master B Row 9 - Vet C Row 10 - Senior C Row 11 - Super Senior C Row 12 - Golden Master B, Women B, Women Vet
3. Clubs can either split consolidated rows, or start consecutive rows together to relieve congestion at the start, with the approval of the HS Chairman or Referee, but can not change the Starting Order. In the event that a course is under 8 miles in length or lap times are expected to be under 15 minutes by A riders, it is recommended that the clubs consolidate Super Senior A and Master A to one row and Vet B and Senior B be consolidated. The same applies to dusty conditions that require 2 minute interval between rows.
Reason for Rule change proposal: The proposed change / amendment are regarding the safety of the peewee and super peewee quad riders. The current rule places both classes ranging from 50cc to 90cc quads practicing at the same time. During this season we have had a consistently large turnout for quads. There have been in excess of 10+ peewee quads and 10+ super peewee quads, placing 20+ quads from 50cc – 90cc on the track at the same time. Parents have expressed concern throughout the season regarding the tightness of the tracks and lack of areas for safe passing and have taken it upon themselves to split the 15 minute practice time in half to resolve the safety issue as easily as possible. This quick fix however gives each class a practice time of only 7 ½ minutes. In order to give the riders adequate practice time and the parents’ peace of mind I am requesting individual practice times for each class. Current Rule: Chapter VI Hare Scrambles Rules
continued on page 24
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between starting different groups. The races will be run at the times listed unless permission to change is approved by the Hare Scramble Committee prior to publication of the flyer. Starting times may be adjusted to accommodate available daylight hours. Race time deviations will be published on event flyer. Saturday Race Schedule Signup and Tech Inspection 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM Peewee A & B practice 9:15 – 9:30 am Peewee C practice 9:30 – 9:45 am Quad practice (big track) 9:30 – 10:00 am Peewee quad and Super peewee quad practice 9:45 – 10:00 am Bike practice (big track) 10:00 – 10:30 am New Rule: Chapter VI Hare Scrambles Rules C. Event Rules 2. Only the following divisions may be run together at the same time with one minute between starting different groups. The races will be run at the times listed unless permission to change is approved by the Hare Scramble Committee prior to publication of the flyer. Starting times may be adjusted to accommodate available daylight hours. Race time deviations will be published on event flyer. Saturday Race Schedule Signup and Tech Inspection 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM Peewee A & B practice 9:00 – 9:15am Peewee C practice 9:15 – 9:30 am Quad practice (big track) 9:30 – 10:00 am Peewee quad practice 9:30– 9:45 am Super peewee quad practice 9:45 – 10:00 am Bike practice (big track) 10:00 – 10:30 am Proposal #4 - Proposal passed Reason for Rule change proposal: This rule needs to be deleted because it is was a 24 | Florida Trail Riders Magazine | August 2011
duplicate of Chapter VII, C Rider Advancement, #6 which was changed to the current version last season (referenced below). It was not realized by the committee at the time that this rule was duplicated exactly in two different places. Current Rule: Chapter VII Hare Scrambles Scoring A. General 8. Any rider that “Overall High Points” a race will be promoted to the AA class, effective the next race. 9. Riders shall be awarded points if they complete 1 lap or more. 10. Saturday race, Youth and Peewee Quads, Vintage, Evolution, Beginners, Junior, Mini’s or Peewee finishes cannot be counted towards hare scrambles team trophy competition. New Rule: Chapter VII Hare Scrambles Scoring A. General 8. Any rider that “Overall High Points” a race will be promoted to the AA class, effective the next race. (Delete) 8. Riders shall be awarded points if they complete 1 lap or more. 9. Saturday race, Youth and Peewee Quads, Vintage, Evolution, Beginners, Junior, Mini’s or Peewee finishes cannot be counted towards hare scrambles team trophy competition. Proposal #5 - Proposal passed Purpose: To give kids who have play bikes like the Honda XR series and the Yamaha TTR series a chance to compete in the Mini (B, C) classes with 19 inch front wheels. Chapter III General Rules D. Rider Classification Current Rule:
HARE SCRAMBLES Division/Class Displacement classes Age Mini (B,C) 0-85 cc 2 Stroke 86-150 cc 4 Stroke 17” wheels 9 thru 14* New Rule: HARE SCRAMBLES Division/Class Displacement classes Age Mini (B,C) 0-85 cc 2 Stroke 86-150 cc 4 Stroke 17” wheels **** 9 thru 14*
**** Trail bikes like the Honda XR, CRF150F and Yamaha TTR series may compete with front wheels up to 19 inches in the Mini classes. This does not apply to race oriented bikes.
orner
Chaplain’s
“The Banquet of 2011”
H
ello friends. Last week was incredible. Not only did the Dickson’s spend eight wonderful days vacationing with some of our FTR friends (the Jenkins family) but the FTR annual awards banquet was incredible. First, let me say “Thank You” to Carol Preston. I have known Carol since the beginning. She has been a part of our ORRM group (Off-Road Racing Ministries) from the second or third event she ever attended. Over these past few years, it has been wonderful watching her move into leadership positions and immerse herself into this organization. Saying she is a hard worker is an understatement. The lady is a queen bee. Not only can she direct and encourage others to do their best with a project, she will work herself to the bone to be sure it is right. Carol, thank you for your time! However, she will be the first to tell you that she was not alone in this year-long project. I will not even begin to start naming names. I’m sure there were many behind the scenes FTR men and women, that made this year’s banquet the success it was.
G2 Photo of Andy blessing the racers in 2011.
To those unsung heroes, thank you for going above and beyond the call of duty! If you attended the banquet this year, you saw that I was the recipient of some surprising accolades. To our President, Ford Snodgrass, thank you for presenting me with the coveted President’s Award. That was a real shocker. I not only appreciate your kind gesture to me, but your concern for this fine organization as well. By the way, since we race the same class, does this mean that you are going to pull over and let me by? To the presenters, Rocky Gavins and Donna Hazeltines, and the entire FTR family, the kind words and picture you gave to me was awesome. Thank you, Glenn Gardner for the unbelievable action shots of me and my two boys. We already have it hanging on our wall in our home. My family loves this picture. Once again, I want to say thank you to the clubs that supported us with encouraging words and hearty smiles. We especially appreciate the opportunity when you allow us to park close to sign-up so folks can find us for our church service on Saturday night and I can more easily navigate “Donkey” to the starting area with the sound equipment for the rider’s meeting. As I said from the stage at the Dolphin last Saturday night, the folks in FTR are our family and what a great family it is. It is amazing how paying your membership dues can bring you into such a warm fellowship. However, never forget that there is another family that is even greater, the Family of God. God has one desire for your life; He longs to know you… personally. My prayer for each of you is that God will continue to draw you closer to Him each day. I look forward to seeing you on the line at the first event.
Have a great remaining summer!
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Lochloosa Enduro SUNDAY, August 21, 2011 By Big Scrub Trail Riders
FTR Sanctioned Membership Available at Sign up Pre-Entry - $50.00 (by Aug. 12)
I-75
Hawthorne
SR- 20
Gaines ville
Pre-entry can request row no.
start
Post Entry - $50.00
Post entry gets what’s left
CR-325
Motels in Gainesville & Ocala All are approximately 45 minutes away from start. Primitive camping at the start. No Open Fires Allowed! Separate area for no generators.
US-301
SR- 326 Ocala I-75
Inspection Requirements Spark Arrestor – all bikes Exhaust header insulation wrap 4 strokes only checked at start Approximately 60 Miles Start, main gas, and finish are at the camp area. (2 loop event)
VISA & MasterCard Accepted
Junior Enduro on Sat.-ck FTR Website for further info.
Registration Saturday ......... 2:00 to 5:00 PM Sunday ........... 7:00 to 8:15 AM Riders Meeting 8:15 am Start................ 9:00 am
Next to Lake Lochloosa 29.518593º N 82.178126º W
Start/Restart Format Early Penalty Points are eliminated!
For Info Call: Allen Pearce, Eve. (352) 339-5644 or e-mail allen.pearce@cox.net Send checks to: BSTR, c/o D. Edwards, 4614 NW 186th St., Alachua, FL 32615
Name: ___________________________________ Class: ________________ Address:_________________________________ Bike/Size: _____________ City/State/Zip ______________________________________ Age: ________ FTR#___________________
Row Requested. ___________
Credit Cards will be accepted for entries and T-Shirts. Check here if you will be using a credit card in lieu of a check:__________ (bring card to signup) I, myself, my executor, administrators, & assignees, do hereby release and agree to hold blameless BSTR, Inc., Big Scrub Trail Riders of Central Florida, Inc., Florida Trail Riders, Inc, St. Johns River Water Management District, Plum Creek Timber Company, Inc., Charles B. & Bonnie J. Dodd Blackwell, John Burman & Alice Bliss Dodd, Timmy A. Dodd, Tommy Clark Dodd, Dan Dodd, the owners & lessees of the premises, the participants, and the officers, directors, officials, representatives, agents and employees of all of them from all liability, loss, claims & 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 arising while engaged in competition, in practice or preparation therefore, or while upon, entering or departing from said premises for any cause whatsoever. I know the risk and danger to myself and property while upon said premises or while participating or assisting in this event on August 21, 2011, so voluntarily and in reliance upon my own judgment and ability I therefore assume all risk for loss, damage or injury (Including death) to myself and my property from any cause whatsoever.
Circle Your Class Class AA A-200 A-250 A-Open B-200 B-250 B-Open C-200 C-250 C-Open Women Vet. A 35+ Vet. B 35+ Vet. C 35+ Senior A 40+ Senior B 40+ Senior C 40+ Super A 45+ Super B 45+ Super C 45+ Master A 50+ Master B 50+ Master C 50+ Golden master A 58+ Golden master B 58+ Class 66 66+ Vintage Evolution Beginner
I have read and understand this release. Signed ____________________________________
CLUB USE ONLY
All Riders Under the Age of 18 - Signature of Parent or Guardian is required at the event.
RIDER NUMBER
Rider Signature
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LOCHLOOSA JUNIOR ENDURO
AUGUST 20, 2011 BY THE
BIG SCRUB TRAIL RIDERS
Please check the class that you will ride:
I-75
Gainesville
$25 Entry fee Sign-up: Saturday morning only! 10:30-12:00 Mandatory Rider’s Meeting:
12:30
Start Times: Jr/Mini/65:
1:30
Hawthorne
SR- 20
start
____ Mini A ____ Mini B
CR-325
US-301
SR- 326
The Junior Enduro trail will be 2 loops of approximately 12 miles each Start and finish of each loop is at the camp area Rideable by all skill levels --fast or slow, Beginner or A! FTR Membership not required
____ Junior A ____ Junior B
____ 65 A ____ 65 B
Next to Lake Lochloosa
Ocala I-75
Classes are as follows: Junior: Age 13-16 Mini:
Age 9-14
65: 51-65cc
Age 8-12
Lots of prizes and awards for every class – more, bigger, better!!! Florida Law requires: An approved rider safety course must be completed by anyone under 16 who rides or races on this property. The course can be taken online. The course is free, but the quiz and Florida Certificate are $25.00. https://cbt.svia.org/moodle/login/index.php
For information please call Allen Pearce (352)339-5644, evenings only or email allen.pearce@cox.net
Name: _____________________________________ Class: ____________________________ Address: ___________________________________ Bike/Size: _________________________ City/State/Zip: _______________________________ Age: _____________________________
I, myself, my executor, administrators, & assignees, do hereby release and agree to hold blameless BSTR, Inc., Big Scrub Trail Riders of Central Florida, Inc., Florida Trail Riders Inc, St. Johns River Water Management District, Plum Creek Timber Company, Inc., Charles B. & Bonnie J. Dodd Blackwell, John Burman & Alice Bliss Dodd, Timmy A. Dodd, Tommy Clark Dodd, Dan Dodd, the owners & lessees of the premises, the participants, and the officers, directors, officials, representatives, agents and employees of all of them from all liability, loss, claims & 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 arising while engaged in competition, in practice or preparation therefore, or while upon, entering or departing from said premises for any cause whatsoever. I know the risk and danger to myself and property while upon said premises or while participating or assisting in this event on August 28, 2010, so voluntarily and in reliance upon my own judgment and ability I therefore assume all risk for loss, damage or injury (Including death) to myself and my property from any cause whatsoever.
I have read and understand this release. Signed ______________________________________________
Required Of All Riders Under The Age Of 18: Signature of Parent or Guardian is required at the event.
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LITTLE BROWN JUG ENDURO
58TH ANNUAL LBJ
WHITMIRE SC
SEPT 4, 2011
RESTART FORMAT-NO TIMEKEEPING REQUIRED
$2,000+ PURSE
CASH OR PRIZES FOR ALL CLASSES ENTRY FEE $45 PRE-ENTRY CUT-OFF AUGUST 26 NO ROW CHANGES NO REFUNDS AMA MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED SETRA OR FTR MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED 1 DAY SETRA MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE $5.00 AMA, SETRA, FTR MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE AT SIGNUP 1DAY MEMBERS MUST ENTER AA, A, OR SPORTSMAN/1DAY CLASS
MINIMUM RIDER AGE 15 YEARS TECH INFO USFS APPROVED SPARK ARRESTER REQUIRED COURSE INFO 60+ MILES AMPLE RESETS MOVING VIOLATIONS (SPEEDING, RECKLESS DRIVING ETC.) WILL RESULT IN CITATION AND DISQUALIFICATION WITH NO REFUND
START LOCATION 7068 RIDGE ROAD WHITMIRE SC 29178 I-26/EXIT 54 EAST ON HWY 72 TO USFS RD355 INFO FOR ROW, PURSE BREAKDOWN, HOW-TO: greenvilleenduroriders.com GENERAL INFO: PHIL ELLIS 864-901-6337, AL YOUNG 864-833-3524 ROW INFO: DUANE WELLINGTON lcwell@prtcnet.com SIGNUP/RIDER PACKS SATURDAY 3:00PM-6:00PM SUNDAY 7:00AM-8:30AM NO ROW CHANGES RIDER PACKS NOT CLAIMED BY 8:30AM WILL BE SOLD NO REFUNDS
KEY TIME 9:00AM RIDERS MEETING 8:30AM MOTELS I-26 EXITS 52&54 DAYS INN 864-833-6600 HAMPTON INN 864-938-1040 QUALITY INN 864-833-5558 PRIMITIVE CAMPING AVAILABLE AT START MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO/SEND ENTRY TO GREENVILLE ENDURO RIDERS PO BOX 0547 GRAY COURT SC 29645-0547 NAME___________________________________________________________AGE_______________ ADDRESS___________________________________________CITY_____________________________ STATE________________________ZIP_________________PHONE____________________________
CLUB USE ONLY
AMA#_______________SETRA#_______________FTR#_______________ROW REQUESTED________ EMAIL ADDRESS______________________________________________________________________ CIRCLE CLASS
AA 200A 200B 200C 250A 250B 250C OPEN A OPEN B OPEN C 35+A 35+B 35+C 40+A 40+B 40+C 45+A 45+B 45+C 50+A 50+B 50+C 55+A 55+B 60+A 60+B 66+ WOMEN FTR ONLY 58+ VINTAGE EVOLUTION BEGINNERS RIDERS ENTERING ON 1 DAY MEMBERSHIPS MUST ENTER ONE OF THE FOLLOWING (CIRCLE CLASS) AA 200A 250A OPEN A 35+A 40+A 45+A 50+A 55+A 60+A SPORTSMAN/1DAY
I do hereby agree to conform and comply with the rules for competition as published by the AMA, SETRA, FTR and any supplemental rules set forth by the Greenville Enduro Riders Assn. I further agree to hold blameless the AMA, SETRA, FTR, Greenville Enduro Riders Assn., the USFS, the Contest Committee, all owners of the premises or any officials of the event for any loss or injury to myself or my equipment, nor jointly or solely responsible for any accident in which I become involved by reason of my participation in this motorcycle endurance race, before during or after. I attest that I have adequate health insurance to participate in this event. My signature on this document confirms that I have read, understand, and will abide by this release.
RIDER SIGNATURE____________________________________________________________________________
2011 August Florida Trail Riders Magazine | 33 PARENT OR GAURDIAN IF RIDER IS UNDER AGE 18______________________________________________________________________________
Hare Scramble
by
Classes, numbers/backgrounds, bike sizes and requriements noted here are for reference only. The rulebooke takes precedence and is the complete authority and should be referenced to insure all rules are being followed.
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FTR Executive Committee Ford Snodgrass, President
1524 Fleetwood Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232 President@floridatrailriders.org
Jack Terrell, Vice President
180 Sunrise Hill Lane, Auburndale, FL 33823 (863) 984-9294 Vicepresident@floridatrailriders.org
Deborah Broderick, Secretary
5461 Carrick Road, Cocoa, FL 32927-9074 Secretary@floridatrailriders.org
Jonny Simpkins, Treasurer
6300 Oil Well Road, Clermont, FL 34714 (352) 394-2430 Treasurer@floridatrailriders.org
Cary Hunt, Enduro Chairman 14967 Newport Road Clearwater, FL 33764 (727) 638-6228 Endurochair@floridatrailriders.org
Mike Belle, Hare Scrambles Chairman 912 Justice DriveTampa, FL 33613 (813) 963-0657 HSchair@floridatrailriders.org
Rick Dreggors, Motocross Chairman 439 River Isle Court Longwood, FL 32779 (407) 862-6878 MXchair@floridatrailriders.org
Officials Referees Enduro: Don King (941) 749-5879 enduroref@floridatrailriders.org Hare Scrambles: Donny Richardson (727) 235-2051 hsref@floridatrailriders.org Motocross: Bryan Hayes (321) 537-4267 mxref@floridatrailriders.org
Scorekeepers FTR Scorekeeper: Tim Nordle (352) 303-0088 ftrscore@floridatrailriders.org
Enduro Scorekeeper: Jeff Flick (321) 453-4257 enduroscore@floridatrailriders.org
Hare Scrambles Scorekeeper: Donald St. John (912) 729-1089 hsscore@floridatrailriders.org
Motocross Scorekeeper: Sandy Moss (321) 537-0716 mxscore@floridatrailriders.org
2011 Alligator Enduro photos | Moyer
Who to Contact in FTR Board of Directors by County: Area #1:
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Rocky Gavins 290 East Palmer Mill Road Monticello, FL32344 blgavins@aol.com (850) 545-9945 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:
Ragan Dickson, 78 Dolphin Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082,
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Allen Pearce, 3473 NW 49th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32605-1069 allen.pearce@cox.net Counties: Gilchrist, Alachua, Levy, Marion, Citrus, Sumter, Lake
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Chad Hunter, 408 Grove St. Ormond Beach, FL 32174-7022 chunter@islandshutter.com Counties: Flagler, Volusia
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Vacant - Counties: Hernando, Pasco. Pinellas, West Hillsborough
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Kerri Chambers, PO Box 231, Auburndale FL 33823, (863) 956-9140, jekchambers@aol.com Counties: East Hillsborough, Polk
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Bill Jenkins, Jr. 13519 Lacebark Pine Road, Orlando, FL 32832-6578 ford3233@aol.com Counties: Seminole, Orange, Osceola
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Sam Boydstun, 1410 Gleneagles Way, Rockledge, FL 32955 woodsracer@cfl.rr.com Counties: Brevard, Indian River
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Joe Collis, 2210 N Rye Road, Parrish, FL 34219-9625 joecollis@yahoo.com Counties: Manatee, Sarasota, Hardee, DeSoto, Highlands
Area #10:
Rick Bertine,1565 SE Tidewater Place, Stuart, Fl 34997, (772) 260-3287, kgbrab@bellsouth.net Counties: Okeechobee, St. Lucie, Martin
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Ed Lukosavich, 6655 Bottlebrush Lane, Naples, Fl 34109-3813, (239) 514-4530, jackpinner@aol.com Counties: Charlotte, Glades, Lee, Hendry, Collier Area #12:
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VACANT
Counties: Palm Beach
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Counties: Broward, Dade, Monroe
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Where to Ride?
Contact FTR Clubs in Your Area
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1. Apollo Motorcycle Club - apollomotorcycleclub.com Dan Graziano, Cocoa, FL (321) 635-8436, graziano@cfl.rr.com 2. Azalea City Motorcycle Club - Gary Wyatt, Interlachen, FL (386) 684-2698, wyattg1@windstream.net
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3. Big Scrub Trail Riders - John Hawkins, (352) 516-6903, jamohawkins@embarqmail.com 4. Central Florida Trail Riders - Kevin Simmons, Orlando, FL (407) 859-3006 or (407) 625-3006, kwsjso@bellsouth.net
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5. Columbia Enduro Riders - Ricky Dennis, Columbia, SC (803) 786-0051, mastercraft@bellsouth.net
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7. Family Riders, Inc. - Johnny Thomas, 1 Venice Ave, Hanahan, SC 29406 (843) 553-1463
9. Old School Dirt Riders - Ron Collis, Myakka City, FL (941) 962-5036, rjcollis@mailmt.com 10. Palm Beach Trail & Trail - Randy Rash, Ft. Lauderdale, FL (954) 931-5709, motodadfla19@aol. com
Out of State: 5, 7, 8, 11, 16
11. Perry Mountain M/C - Glenn Hollingshead, Selma, AL (334) 872-0619, hhollingsh@msn.com
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6. Daytona Dirt Riders - Randy Griffin, New Smyrna Beach, FL (386) 423-4302, harescram755x@aol.com
8. Greenville Enduro Riders Association - Duane Wellington, Laurens, SC (864) 908-6109, lcwel@prtcnet.com
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16. Sumter Enduro Riders - Johnny McCoy, Sumter, SC (803) 481-5169, jmccoy@sc.rr.com
12. River City Dirt Riders - rcdr.org Mundy Murzic, Jacksonville, FL (904) 465-2013, mundyspro@ bellsouth.net
17. Suncoast Trail Blazers - Brian Coughlin, Tampa, FL (813) 908-9008, bcoughl2@tampabay.rr.com
13. Sarasota Area Dirt Riders - sadraracing.com Randy Faul, Arcadia, FL (863) 494-6476, randt817@gmail.com
18. Sunrunners M/C - Jack Terrell, Auburndale, FL (863) 9849294, jackt@nohvcc.org
14. Sarasota Area Quad Riders - Amanda Fronckowiak, Venice, FL (941) 223-6974, ajc7191@comcast.net
19. Tallahassee Trail Riders - tallahasseetrailriders.org - Rocky Gavins, Tallahassee, FL (850) 545-9945, blgavins@aol.com
15. Southeast Florida Trail Riders - seftr.org - Glen Demick, Jupiter, FL 33458 (561) 743-3683, tilenall@bellsouth.net
20. Treasure Coast Trail Riders - Scott Klucinec, Vero Beach, FL (772) 473-3801, bronc3@comcast.net
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2011-2012 FTR Schedule
Visit www.floridatrailriders.org for up-to-date race info or call (352) 538-6291
Date Event Promoting Club/Track Location 2011:Aug 20 Enduro Committee Meeting/LOCHLOOSA SIGN UP 6:30 p.m. Aug-21 Enduro #1 Big Scrub Trail Riders/LOCHLOOSA Aug-27&28 HS #1 River City Dirt Riders/LAKE CITY/AMP Sept-4 Enduro #2 Greenville Enduro Riders /WHITMIRE, S.C. Sept-10&11 HS #2 Apollo MC Sept-17&18 HS #3 Central Florida Trail Riders October-2 Enduro #3 Suncoast Trail Blazers October-8&9 HS #4 Daytona Dirt Riders October-22&23 HS #5 Azalea City MC November-5&6 HS #6 Sunrunners November-6 Enduro #4 Perry Mountains MC November-19&20 Rain Date December-3&4 HS #7 Old School Dirt Riders
2012: January-7&8 HS #8 Suncoast Trail Blazers January-14&15 HS #9 Palm Beach Trail Riders January-28&29 HS #10 Treasure Coast Trail Riders February-4 BOD Meeting - time/location TBA February-11&12 HS #11 SE Florida Trail Riders February-19 Motocross #1 TBA February-19 Enduro #5 Central Florida Trail Riders February-25&26 HS #12 SADRA March-3&4 HS #13 Big Scrub Florida Trail Riders March-4 Enduro #6 Sandlapper (National - pending approval) March-10&11 Motocross #2 TBA March-15 Enduro #7 Daytona Dirt Riders, Alligator March-18 Motocross #3 TBA March-24&25 HS #14 FTR Benefit April-1 Motocross #4 TBA April-14&15 HS #15 Tallahassee Trail Riders April-22 Motocross #5 TBA April-28&29 Rain Date May-5 BOD/Sanction Meeting - TBA May-5 Enduro #8 Apollo MC May-13 Motocross #6 TBA May-20 Enduro #9 FTR Benefit May-27 Motocross #7 TBA June-3 Motocross #8 TBA August-4&5 FTR Banquet TBA
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