HS at Mayo, FL

[Pat]

Looking at the Hare Scramble race in November at Mayo, FL to be my first HS. Any details regarding the track there would be greatly appreciated. For example, is it a good "first track"...in terms of my first Hare Scramble?
Thanks,
Pat

[YFZ450-Tampa]

Hey Pat, I"ll say that every track is good for a first race, it is all in you, every track is different and most of them are between 8 and 11 miles, you just keep your own pase, the speed that you feel confortable with, and enjoy the race. There is a practice lap where you can became familiar with the terrain

There are only two places that have MX tracks combined with the woods, this are Big Cypress and Gatorback and you can always roll the jumps.

So go ahead get in shape and get some sit time so when the race comes you will be ready, I guarantee you will enjoy it.

[YFZ450-Tampa]

For further info, you can "pm" me, I'll be more then happy to help you
 

[Chillinthemost]

Pat, I have been wanting to try one of these races too. Maybe we can both try it. I can only imagine how bad my body will hurt come monday morning

[YFZ450-Tampa]

Hehehehe !!! well, let me tell you guys something, before I race the HS, I used to go to Ocala and ride all day long, we are talking some times about 80 or 95 miles, then I heard about this races, I though 1 1/2 or 2 hours, shuldn't be that bad, I was wrong after the practice lap I was done  but I race and like "Chillin" next day I was all sore, but this became a nice challange, on the first races all I wanted was finish, then I found my self on good positions, and got 2nd place by the end of the season.

I'll see you guys on the track, and join us this coming Saturday "speed ride" in Ocala, check groups and rides for more info.

Luis C.

[Pat]

Thanks for the details...I just got back from Ocala Saturday and was pretty sore Sunday. I can't wait for the muscle ache from the HS. I'm shooting for Mayo to be my first so I'll definitely catch you all there.
Pat

[Teej]

Where exactly in Mayo is this event going to be held?? i looked on Florida Trail Riders site and all they have is a map showing Mayo. I asked some people that live in Mayo and none have known anything about it.

More people would go if more knew about it, even better, knew where it was going to be help. There is no, established track in Mayo that I know of.

Thank you, Teej

[Terry Arick]

Teej,
All your questions are answered on the web site
www.floridatrailriders.org.
Click on Schedules then click on the particular race you are looking for and it will bring up a map to the exact location.
These tracks we race on are not established tracks. They are on a farmers property out in the middle of nowhere and are not accessable to the public.
Everyone that is interested in raceing FTR needs to read the rules and welcome guide located at the FTR site I listed above.

[Teej]

Terry,

Thank you, but I have done that already. Twice in fact. The map shows how to get to Mayo. That is it. There are no directions to this track.

I live in a town next to Mayo. I own a business and I would be willing to post flyers. I have been metioning it to locals and some from Mayo, and as of yet, no one knows anything about it.

Like I said, I would be willing to help promote it if I could get some more info. Thanks

[Terry Arick]

Teej,
I copied and pasted this quote below from the FTR Forum. Maybe this will help. When he talks about "Arrows", he means that "Flouresent Orange Arrows" on cards will be stapled to polls, mailboxes, sticks or anything they can find to attach them to, showing all the Riders where to turn to get to the track. They are placed in the same way as they are used to mark the race track. Arrows facing up mean go straight, arrows to the right indicate a right turn is coming and the same with lefts. Once you see the 1st arrow then it will lead you to the track.

We have flyers that have been sent out and distributed to many Motorcycle/ATV dealers throughout Fl. But we can use all the publicity we can get. You can print all the flyers you want from this websight.
http://www.floridatrailriders.org/Quad_Information.pdf

The following is a Quote from the FTR forum

"The map on the flyer has the wrong road number. CR25 should be CR250. Arrows have been placed at both ends of CR250. Hopefully no one will get lost. The property is actually on CR251, which runs between CR250 and US27. GPS coordinates are N 30 13.1317  W 83 15.7147."

Thank you for your interest and willingness to help, hope this helps,
Terry

[Teej]

Well Terry, I must be doing something wrong. I clicked the link you posted and I get the flyer for the Maddison event, not the Mayo one. I went back to the web site and clicked schedules and get the same chart listing the events and again clicking on the Mayo event only brings up a map to Mayo and no directions. I don't see the info you posted on CR250 & US27. Is it possible that you have to be a registered member to view the info you apparently are viewing? Or am I looking in the wrong spot?

Thanks, Teej

[Albright335]

Hi TeeJ,

This was posted today on the FTR forum in regards to directions to the Mayo race   

From I-75 Northbound
Take the US-441 exit 399 to Alachua - go 0.2 mi
Bear right onto the US-441 N ramp to High Spgs. - go 0.1 mi
Bear right at US-441 N - go 1.2 mi
Continue on S US-441 - go 2.5 mi
Continue on NE Santa Fe Blvd - go 1.1 mi
Bear left and head toward NE 1st Ave - go 0.0 mi
Bear left at NE 1st Ave - go 0.6 mi
Continue on NW 1st Ave - go 2.3 mi
Continue on US-27 - go 45 mi
Turn right at CR-251 - go 7.7 mi

Hope you can make it!!

Jennifer Albright
 

[Teej]

Thank you Miss Albright. Those directions will bring everybody right past my driveway on US 27 before you get go the town of Branford. Everyone coming this way can figure a 50 minute drive from the flashing light in Branford to the race area in Mayo. {1 hr 20 minutes from the 75 Alachua exit}

We recrational ride and I have never been to races before but I plan to bring my wife and kids. We all ride. We'll look you up and introduce ourselves if you don't mind.

Teej

[Albright335]

PLEASE come by and say hi 

You will have a great time....bring your friends!!

Jen

[Teej]

Just a heads up to anyone taking the N. on I 75 route, especially if you are towing a trailer. The I 75 Alachua exit is a short hairpin exit ramp. Many accidents on this ramp. Be careful. 

Teej

[svtbolt04]

Hey guys, I read on the FTR website its going to be a 6.8mile course. for saturday and a 8mile course for sunday.

Good luck all, Ill see you up there.. Look for me 823C SPONGE BOB!!

[Teej]

OK, what happened? Originally I saw two races listed in Mayo, FL. One for the weekend of November 5 & 6th and then the other listed for November 19 & 20th. Now I only see one weekend listed in Mayo. What happened to the November 5 & 6th races?

Thank you, Teej

[Teej]

More confusion! On the FTR web site home page, clicking the events schedules,{events calander} it comes up listing QS in Mayo for the weekend of Nov. 5 & 6th. Then it lists HS in Mayo for the weekend of Nov. 19 & 20th.

When I bring up the printable Quad Scramble flyer, it lists QS in Mayo for the weekend of Nov. 19 & 20th, nothing listed for Nov. 5 & 6th. What gives? I have been planning to take my son to watch in Mayo on Nov. 5th.

Thank you,
Teej

[svtbolt04]

QS and HS are two different series. One is quads and bikes, the other is strictly quads.

They are trying to setup quads only series and most of the places you see the HS a QS will be there also. Just like this last race, the QS#1 was on the site of HS#2.. Get what im sayin?

[svtbolt04]

Just to clear somthing up, You AND your son can race at the QS, they have classes for the youngns too. Not sure how old your son is, but to race a 110, he would have to be 13.

Quad mini 51-70CC is 6-11
Quad mini 91-300 is 13-15

Also, a QS has classes for Utility bikes. Im not sure if you can race one in a HS, but I saw a golden girl (womens class i think 35+) was riding a prarie.

Good luck, hope you and your son have a good time there. If you have any questions, dont be afraid to ask on the FTR website.

[Teej]

Thank you svtbolt04,

I hope you and your family are fine through this storm. As I type, it looks like you are starting to get hammered pretty good by Wilma.

Thank you for clearing things up for me. I could make the 11/5 event, but I really wanted to take my family to a Quad event and the Mayo race is almost in our back yard.  Unfortunately I have family flying in that are going to leave the 19th and I think we have to drive them to Jacksonville Sunday.
As for Saturday, I am having a one day only holiday sale at my business until 4pm, so coming to watch Saturday is out.

If my family visitors don't need to be driven to Jacksonville, we'll be there to support and meet all of you.

Thank you Teej

[PLEDGER#76]

If any Quadracer has never raced a utility quad before you are missing out bigtime, I raced my wifes suzuki twin-peaks at the QS1 race and had a blast so if you have a utility quad bring it to the races at the QS2 you will have the time of your life on it, you will leave the starting line with only the utility quads and race against them only so hope to see some more utility quads racing at this one!!!!!

[YFZ450-Tampa]

Good call Will, and remeber you guys can bring the little ones, they had a blast at the first race.

[svtbolt04]

Hey, some info from the FTR website. The track is 6.8 miles... Looks like atleast a 5-6 lap race if you can do it.

[PLEDGER#76]

I hope to be able to do 5 laps on saturday but I think it will end up being 4 so it is gonna be another sprint in the utility class plus from what I have heard there will be some NEW utility quads at this race so good luck and take it easy on this old man in the utility class!!!!!!!

[svtbolt04]

Another thing from the FTR website is, If you have a BIG ute, take it easy in the practice lap because of the pine tree section.  I wonder if this means its going to be as tight as madison.

[Albright335]

I hope it has some tighter sections.....Tight is good 

No matter what the track has to offer - I am looking forward to the event!!!!!!

Jen

[Teej]

Well your weekend is looking good. The temperatures should be in the high 50's at night topping out around 82 during the day. Sunny with NO rain in the current forcast. There hasn't been any rain in this area for a couple of weeks so expect a lot of dust.

The town of Mayo itself is a very small town of maybe 10 blocks. The BBQ resturant there is very good. A lot of food at a small town price. There are 3 convience stores that sell gas. Any other gas will be at least a 30 minute drive. Gas will also be higher in Mayo.

If any of you are coming from I75 down US27 to the races, then my town of Branford is right before Mayo. Figure another 45-50 minutes from Branford to the race sight. Gas in Branford is currently $2.53 per gal.

Getting off I75 onto US27 you will find several fast food places. As you get into Branford just before the flashing light on your left hand side there is a "C Square" gas station. There is a "Hardy's" resturant inside. Any of you pulling trailers can drive around the back and there is a large parking area where semi's  and vehicle with trailers park. This gas station also has desiel fuel. You can also get ice, drinks, etc. here if you forget anything.



This race is actually outside Mayo so coming this way from I75 you are going to drive straight through Mayo on US27 to find CR251.

Best of Luck to all Racers!!
Teej

[svtbolt04]

Hey Teej, Coming out sunday also? Thats when the bigger bikes ride. A little more exciting, but the utilitys will be somthing to see also.

I will be there, look for a blue YFZ with 823C on the back. Ill be on the blue bike with YELLOW gear.

Have fun.

[YFZ450-Tampa]

Thank's for the info Teej, looking to get there tomorrow some time on the evening

[svtbolt04]

Yea, pretty nice course.  I came in 3rd and WITH A BROKEN TIE ROD!!! Good run everyone who ran. Sorry to hear about Jennifer.

Ill see everyone at the next one!

[YFZ450-Tampa]

Oh yeah, it was a nice race, nice track, the bad part was Jen's crash, hope everything comes out OK with her and can be with us on the next race .

Luis C.

[Teej]

Anymore details on Jen's status? Was she injured, if so was she taken away or treated there?

Thanks, Teej

[Albright335]

Thanks Luis...I appreciate your concern.

I had a great race going...went from last to first and about halfway through the Last lap on a wide open section I was cornering and my left foot slipped & somehow got entangled in my left rear tire. It yanked me under and I began to flip with the quad landin on me a couple times. My boot was ripped off and thrown 20 feet (so I am told). I landed face down and quickly realized I could not get myself up - the first instinct was of course to get back on and finish. 

Trevor Hyer was the one who stopped and stayed with me...(THANK YOU TREVOR). He helped me stay calm - he is an EMT and I couldn't have been happoer that he was there. When in the ambulance I was told that the life flight was the best option because of my injuries. Thank You everyone who found where I was and came out on the trail for support...

Turns out I fractured 6 of my spinous process's (spelling) - they are the little bones that come out from your spine - VERY painful. They released me last night and I am home but am struggling a little with the pain. The doctor said that they will heal themselves and when the pain is gone I will be able to ride again - no long term - I am blessed - the Lord was with me for sure.

Phil said that my quad is pretty messed up...they cut my gear off (LoL!!)...so one day at a time...

A huge THANK YOU to the Froncowiak's...the Vis's....Jimmy Benton...

If I forgot anyone please know I am so appreciative.....

Jen

BIG thanks to EVERYONE

[YFZ450-Tampa]

Hey Jen !!! is good to know you are OK, and hope for the soon recovery, I'm sure you were loving the track and race in general.

See you soon !!!   

[qt314nfla]

Jen, I was just talking to Melissa about her injuries yesterday and found out about you getting hurt.  Sorry to hear about it.  Glad it's going to heal up and you can race again. 

[Albright335]

Thank You all for your support...it means allot!!


Jen
 

[svtbolt04]

So anyone going to this one coming up? Same place.


Jen, how long are you out for or will I see you line up this weekend?

[YFZ450-Tampa]

Loved the track, and the people was very nice, I'm going back oh yeah

[Albright335]

Jen, how long are you out for or will I see you line up this weekend?

Unfortunately....I will be out this race. I hate it but I do not have much of an option. Even if I was ready physically my quad is still in pieces.

I hope to be ready come December....I am very anxious and want to come back as strong as when I left 

Good Luck this weekend!!!!!!!!

Jen

[YFZ450-Tampa]

Hey Jen, how are you feeling, is the pain gone ? and what's wrong with the quad, what was (is) broken?

[yamadooski]

We are heading back up again.

Jen so how is the pain is it going away?
I fell off 2 times at that one found out why after I got home and started to clean the quad.
My steerting dampner broke..

[Albright335]

The axle is bent, brake lines and resistor wires are broken, Hiper wheel cracked, Spindle broke off, and I will be replacing my nerfs/pegs. Of course we can't forget the new boots (broken latches - probably happened when it was ripped from my leg and thrown 20 ft.  ) And my gear was cut off 

The pain is getting better everyday, although last week was a challenge. I consider myself lucky - things could have been much worse. I have a brace which gives me some comfort and support - it has made getting up and down easier. I hope to continue getting better everyday -  my goal is to be at the next race! 

Sorry to hear about your dampner Paul 

Jen

[yamadooski]

Well Jen hang in there and we will miss you guys this weekend. 

[YFZ450-Tampa]

Wow Jen !!! looks like your quad end up bad (and riding gear  ) well hope you keep getting better, and see you  soon.