FTR Quad Scramble #4 Venice!! Nov 17th

[mudnuri]

http://floridatrailriders.org/flyer/08_season/SAQR_QS_111707.pdf

Yeah buddy!
This is going to be good.
This club has put on the best FTR events I have ever been to. 
They scored a new piece of property and I have cut trails with Amanda and Josh before. They make one heck of a course with tons of effort to make it exciting.

Still early into the season, but those points are starting to add up!
I had a blast watching the 1:30 class starts! Even the beginner class poured it on strong for a great show.

[atvtrailer]

Is it here yet? new hipers will be here tomarrow or friday and new tires are already here so ill definitely be ready to ride the right way at this race...

[TRX450R_Racer]

I will be there even though November 17th is my wifes birthday. She loves me. I hope I can make it without tearing something up this time.

[mudnuri]

Frank you better do something nice for her before and after to make up for it!
"I hope I can make it without tearing something up this time."
Slow down! 

[svtbolt04]

Brian, I would like to come out and sweep/help in the trails. Who can I contact to see if I can be of any help?

[mudnuri]

That would be Amanda. Chances are, you can show up and they will put you to work. Good seeing you the other day.

[lawn_man mx]

  i hope i  can make make this one !  i'll probably  go to this one alone    need  some peeps to hang with !!

[TRX450R_Racer]

  i hope i  can make make this one !  i'll probably  go to this one alone    need  some peeps to hang with !!

We ride out from West Palm Beach if you want to hook up. I usually leave about 7pm Friday night.

[lawn_man mx]

   cool  that sounds   great man ! thanks      i'll be going on a cruise with the wife monday til fri early morning . i will be good to go. 

[YFZ450-Tampa]

I'll be there, I know that club has done a great job, now lets get everyone on the track.

[Albright335]

This club knows how to hold an event - you will not want to miss it!!!! 

Jen

[Albright335]

Taken from Florida Trail Riders.org

"THE WILD TURKEY" hosted by Sarasota Quad Riders is on! To date we have approx. 7.5 mi. of brand new trail on 875 acres of property that has never been raced on, yet only 1 mi. to Manasota Beach. Youth racers will have close to 4.5 mi. with pee wee's having 3/4 mi.(90% of their course can be seen from the center of the track ! ) As far as the track goes, 5th. gear straights, huge grass sweepers, dry river bed (use your imagination -we did) a few palmettos, unavoidable but didn't want anyone to forget this is sw fla. TIGHT,TIGHT,AND TIGHTER sections - short sections but frequent ! (most riders will be passed by fire ants here!) And finally the approach to the scoring chicane -last yr.= 30ft. this year 1/4mi. of fun !!!!!!

Spectators,like last year you're just as important... track side parking vendor row + concessions all located near sign up , chicane, and viewer friendly sections of track! As of 10/4 our on site vendors include;
South Co Honda,KMA Sales + Service,Suzuki of Sarasota,Douglas Jeep/Powersports,Action Powersports,Granny's Powersports,Cycle Gear of Sarasota and Just Add Dirt. (we MIGHT have a few givaways at the riders mtg.)
You've all had his awesome food at sadra events, BC Drymon will be cooking up something special as usual. Sharky's of Venice will have coconut shrimp and keep an eye out for Hooters (not the bird)

Much much more to come !!!!!


Josh.


P.s. we found an adandoned barn, cattle pens, and branding irons, this section is sure to intimidate the slow.

[mudnuri]

Branding irons?? Now I am scared!
I can see it now, the brand is in the shape of a tree!

[kenz]

Since that post Josh put up we have added some more trail.  We are at just over 9 miles for the big track!  Every bit of it is fun, fun, fun!!

There is alot for the spectators to see. There are some things we have done that I can gaurantee you have never seen at a quad scramble before.  Brian Vis has been hard at work out there with his tractor, that's the only clue I'll let loose. 

Don't worry Brian(mudnuri) the branding irons are the least to worry about.  In the barn there are some medieval looking devices you wouldn't want to find yourself in.

This race is sure to be a blast for everyone.  Don't miss it!! 

Taken from Florida Trail Riders.org

"THE WILD TURKEY" hosted by Sarasota Quad Riders is on! To date we have approx. 7.5 mi. of brand new trail on 875 acres of property that has never been raced on, yet only 1 mi. to Manasota Beach. Youth racers will have close to 4.5 mi. with pee wee's having 3/4 mi.(90% of their course can be seen from the center of the track ! ) As far as the track goes, 5th. gear straights, huge grass sweepers, dry river bed (use your imagination -we did) a few palmettos, unavoidable but didn't want anyone to forget this is sw fla. TIGHT,TIGHT,AND TIGHTER sections - short sections but frequent ! (most riders will be passed by fire ants here!) And finally the approach to the scoring chicane -last yr.= 30ft. this year 1/4mi. of fun !!!!!!

Spectators,like last year you're just as important... track side parking vendor row + concessions all located near sign up , chicane, and viewer friendly sections of track! As of 10/4 our on site vendors include;
South Co Honda,KMA Sales + Service,Suzuki of Sarasota,Douglas Jeep/Powersports,Action Powersports,Granny's Powersports,Cycle Gear of Sarasota and Just Add Dirt. (we MIGHT have a few givaways at the riders mtg.)
You've all had his awesome food at sadra events, BC Drymon will be cooking up something special as usual. Sharky's of Venice will have coconut shrimp and keep an eye out for Hooters (not the bird)

Much much more to come !!!!!


Josh.


P.s. we found an adandoned barn, cattle pens, and branding irons, this section is sure to intimidate the slow.

[backinsaddle]

Can't wait for the race...going practicing this weekend. 

Does anyone know if they'll let the kids ride the kids track during the 1:30 & 3:30 classes?

[quadtographer]

the course is up to 10 miles, with tight tight turns in the woods area, logs, boulders, mini van, mud pit, and more to navigate through plus a barn to make it through without tearing off the fenders.

Sarasota Suzuki, Grannys, Douglas Power Sports, Action Power Sports, will be there with new and used quads and bikes on display.

KMA Sales will be there with a bunch of accessories and clothing.

Sharkys, Miami Crepes, Paradise Pizza, and more for food.

RV World of Nokomis with toyhaulers

Tropic Trailors with open and enclosed trailors.

Just-add-dirt.com with shirts, and cleaner, stickers and more.

Galactica with a bounce house for the kiddies

Oh yea and a band for Saturday night.

Probably missing a few other things but should be a great time for all either watching or racing.

Gates will be opening Friday afternoon for all that want to arrive early. Plenty of camping for all.

See ya there......

[YFZ450-Tampa]

Good thing I'm riding tomorrow, other ways the wait will kill me

[TRX450R_Racer]

Man I wish I could ride. The only riding I have done in the last 2 months are the three races.

[predatorracer8]

this one is gonna be sweet!!!!!!!!

[TRX470r]

OK well fixed the bent Tie Rod from the L-cross race so i am  ready to go. Hit to the MX track today for about 5 hours (since we don't have anywhere else to ride here in south florida).

[Southern Outlaw]

Team Outlaw ...cough...cough..rode the motoplex  in Madison today and man was it DUSTTTTTTTTY...  needed a few of those on the trail.....(bottles of water that si)....nice to meet backinthesaddle all the way up from Davie....not a bad place to ride and get in a good work out but it's like all the SouthEast....needs rain....have the makings of a good facility and those guy's are working on it.....they really have a good idea of what ATV riders want and are working to provide that for everyone...from pew wee mx to lg. mx....good trails and a nice little obstacle course along with plenty of mud bogging...

any way we Team Outlaw had a bad outing at Mayaka City and lost the team point lead to MX South, so Darrin Davis Jimmy Benton and myself said we had better tune up for this weekend so we rode about 6 hrs. today....hopfully it'll help this weekend in Venice....Sea-ya all there Friday....leaving early so we can get a lil sleep Friday night instead of getting there at 2:00am 3 by the time we hit the sack and back up at 7.....

looks like we gotta round up the posse and try to play catch up with you boys on MXSouth

[mudnuri]

Anyone know Derrick Stratton, 127B on a Polaris?
I sure do need that chain.

Team MXSouth.com is leading the teams points? YYYEEEE HHHHAAAWWWWWWW 
BRING IT!!
The Frazier boys are on FIRE!!

[TRX450R_Racer]

Hopefully I can do well enough this time for my points to count.

I have mentioned this once before but, Saturday Nov 17th is my wifes birthday. She will be home alone all day because of the race. I will have my video camera in hand all day. I will be asking everyone I see to wish her a happy birthday, so be ready to be on film without your helmet on. Thanks, see everyone there.

[backinsaddle]

Hopefully I can do well enough this time for my points to count.

I have mentioned this once before but, Saturday Nov 17th is my wifes birthday. She will be home alone all day because of the race. I will have my video camera in hand all day. I will be asking everyone I see to wish her a happy birthday, so be ready to be on film without your helmet on. Thanks, see everyone there.

you're alright, I dragged my wife to the motoplex this weekend for her birthday, she had a great birthday dinner at Denny's

[Southern Outlaw]

Good seeing you guys over there....glad to see you made back ok....hey does Dennys still over a free dinner on your B'day?...LOL

See ya next weekend

[TRX450R_Racer]

Hopefully I can do well enough this time for my points to count.

I have mentioned this once before but, Saturday Nov 17th is my wifes birthday. She will be home alone all day because of the race. I will have my video camera in hand all day. I will be asking everyone I see to wish her a happy birthday, so be ready to be on film without your helmet on. Thanks, see everyone there.

you're alright, I dragged my wife to the motoplex this weekend for her birthday, she had a great birthday dinner at Denny's

My wife doesn't want anything to do with the woods. There are bugs, dirt and port-a-potties.

[backinsaddle]

Good seeing you guys over there....glad to see you made back ok....hey does Dennys still over a free dinner on your B'day?...LOL

See ya next weekend

good meeting you...i saw your other post....you're right, atv racers are a great community....

as for the free Dinner....i think that might have been pushing it...i would be sleeping outside if I tried to get my wife a free birthday dinner...see you in venice

[backinsaddle]

My wife doesn't want anything to do with the woods. There are bugs, dirt and port-a-potties.

I got lucky and got a good one, she gets as dirty as the rest of us...of course the bug thing is pushing it with her, and the first time she sees a snake I'm sure it will be exciting...

I'm trying to get her to race too...she says she wants to, but shes afraid of being in front of a crowd on the starting line

[TRX470r]

I am planning on bringing my 2 sons (8yrs and 11yrs) with me this time around. also trying to get them a starter bike. The wife, well she is not too happy about sleeping in a tent in the middle of the woods (still working on it). She promised she would head out to Croom with me and a group when we go on Dec 1st. I have to find someone to come with me (that will not race) to watch my boys while i race. Frank do you mind if we meet up with your group again this time around? Will try to get there earlier this time as to not wake you guys up. Work is a little demanding mon - fri it's hard to get away early.


Looking forward to this one. 2nd race here i come!!!!

[TRX450R_Racer]

I am planning on bringing my 2 sons (8yrs and 11yrs) with me this time around. also trying to get them a starter bike. The wife, well she is not too happy about sleeping in a tent in the middle of the woods (still working on it). She promised she would head out to Croom with me and a group when we go on Dec 1st. I have to find someone to come with me (that will not race) to watch my boys while i race. Frank do you mind if we meet up with your group again this time around? Will try to get there earlier this time as to not wake you guys up. Work is a little demanding mon - fri it's hard to get away early.


Looking forward to this one. 2nd race here i come!!!!

You guys didn't wake us up last time. Call me up on friday night and we will meet up. I shpuld be leaving between 5pm-7pm.

[TRX470r]

DAMN!!! go figure, just got word that I have to do a setup for NASCAR at the Hard Rock Hotel on friday at 6pm!!!! hope everything goes smooth so i could get on the road. I think we are looking at about a 2 hour drive to Venus.

[mudnuri]

As you all know, we have a full plate of races this season. A few of the clubs are mostly, if not all, 2 wheel clubs. One of which is reaching out for help. CAN ANYONE STEP UP AND HELP? This would be a great step forward with this club. They have asked for help in the past from us with no response. My hat is off to them for even considering hosting an event for quads. They are in Ocala.
Here is a copy of what was posted on another site...

We've got a pretty good track laid out for our upcoming Quad Scramble here at Hard Rock MX. We've been able to tie together almost everything on the property to give a very diverse course with some challenging terrain -- certainly not anything like what we're used to, but it is an awesome course to ride!

The Big Scrub Trail Riders do not have any members who are Quad Racers. Several of our members have quads but we use them for the utility of setting up our events. Because of this, we do lack a little bit of perspective as far as what would be best in laying out some of the course. Would any of the Quad regulars be interested in providing some help/input/advice?
If you are interested in working this event for credit or just want to give us a hand, BSTR would certainly appreciate it! Our next work day will be Nov. 17. PLEASE contact either me (352)472-6421 scooprsteen@yahoo.com or Allen Pearce allen.pearce@cox.net for details before just showing up.

Our club sincerely appreciates the FTR's consideration in allowing this event to take place. We want this to work out for everyone! You know what I always say... LETS GO RACING!!!

[TRX450R_Racer]

If I was only closer.

[Ryan561]

man i wanna go to this race sooooo bad but i broke my foot 2 months ago and an almost fully recovered definatly gunna try to make it to the next race!

[TRX450R_Racer]

Everyone ready to go racin!! (On my wifes Birthday)

[Southern Outlaw]

head'em up and move'm out about 2 tomorrow.....hopefully it'll be better then getting there at 2 am on Friday night

[backinsaddle]

Unfortunately we won't be at this race...2 bikes are in the shop...good luck all, wish I was going

[lil fat rider]

im going but i cant stay for the race cause its my gf's b-day but im just going to buy my brakes

[Anoriginal]

im going but i cant stay for the race cause its my gf's b-day but im just going to buy my brakes

Dude, you're hosed. I hear you have to pass an IQ test to get in the gate. 

[Southern Outlaw]

Come on guy's...where is the comment here...staying home from racing cause of a B'day....hell I was racing and winning the A-Main when my Son was born.....(back in the day )....they did however (track officials) hold up the last race so I could get everthing loaded up and get out of there....Thanks North Valdosta Speedway...was able to make it there 5 minutes before he was born...

anyway I just raging on you guy's....guess I'm the lucky one here cause my family and best friends (wife & son) both race....

oh if you happen to see my wife (CATFISH) #921 on the red ute with blue plates....tell her to make sure she stays out of the water with her new helmet..LOL

yeah after going swimming in the creek bottom last race we've been callin'er CATFISH!!

[quadtographer]

We ARE Racing this weekend,

Gates Open at 3:00 p.m.

See ya all there

[predatorracer8]

im ready to go ill be there 7:30 saturday morning

[dirtdigger]

Was at the race in Venice, didn't race but watched as unable to race do to a back injury. Thought the race was perfect and the weather as well.

Have read the post here and on the FTR site regarding the race. Must say that all are totally positive. Would have to say that all thought it was a great race.

Have one complaint however. Everyone has been thanking everone from FTR and Sarasota Quad Riders but not one has thanked just-add-dirt. It is my understanding that the property is owned by the owner of just-add-dirt and that they to did alot of work in making this race a great race. I was informed that it was them that brought in the vendors and band and that they to assisted in the making of the race course. Not one thank you has been directed towards them. What gives here.
I would post this on the FTR site as well but I amnot a FTR member so I guess I will have to do it here and on just-add-dirt.

Hey guys at just-add-dirt. Thank you, and great job.

[Southern Outlaw]

1st I have heard about that....I'm sure like myself everyone thought JUST ADD DIRT was a vendor there...so let me be the second to say ........

THANKS JUST ADD DIRT was the best Quad scramble of the year so far....you guys really went overboard on the last stretch from the lake to the scoring....don't think it could have been laid out "ANY BETTER"....


again thanks alot "JUST ADD DIRT"

[mudnuri]

1st I heard of it too. How would anyone know? We ALWAYS thank the club that hosted the race. The club pays for the land and I thought that might be enough thanks. I do appreciate all the extra stuff that was there. It is unusual, but made it seem "pro" like.
I still say thanks to SQR for all they did to make it happen. I also thank ANYONE or ANYBODY who helped make it happen.
Many don't know it almost didn't happen. I guess we should thank the people who decide to issue the permits, too. 
I thought it was funny that there was a noise complaint and the loudest thing of the day was the sherriff's helicopter that was dispatched. LOL!