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 SUNSHINE MOTO X  
Contact - Call Sandy or Frank at 727-481-8162,  or e-mail frank@sunshinemotocross.com  
Location: Click here for map.
From Hillsborough County:
- I275 South over Howard Franklin Bridge.
- Take Ulmerton Road exit.
- Continue west to 40th Street.
- Turn left at light.
- Take 40th Street to end (118th Ave.)
- Turn right (West).
- Track is up on the right (approx. 300ft)

From Pinellas County:
- 49th Street to 118th Ave.
- Turn left (East).
- Continue on 118th Ave. to 40th Street.
- Make U-Turn at 40th Street.
- Track is up on the right (approx. 300ft)

General Information - Sand track. Track is available to rent for private practice sessions.
Hours of Operation -
Monday - 7pm to 9pm Motocross School with Billy Wood and Jason Baker (all levels, all ages).  Private lessons are also available.  Call 727-481-8162 for information.
Tuesday - Closed
Wednesday - Practice 6pm to 10pm
Thursday - Closed
Friday - Closed
Saturday - Gates open at 4pm, practice at 5pm, and racing a 7pm
Sunday - Practice 10am to 3pm.

Costs:
RIDERS FEES:
Membership (2002) - $20.00
Practice - $20.00
Race Entry - Amateurs $20, Open Money class $25

SPECTATOR FEES:
Everyone $5.00
Children (under 12) - FREE

Call for 727-481-8162 special discount programs.

looks like we have myself , flea jumper and raptor 350 heading out that friday night for the quads only practice and would love some more company.

the practice is from 6:30pm till 9:30pm friday night!

this is raptor 350s terrirtory and local track so direct the questions his way please! this is his group ride and i just figured id help him get it going.

what better way to spend a friday night? friends, quads, a track, and no work the next day ;D

raptor350
Junior Member
st.pete FL




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Posts: 53
 four wheeler friday at sunshine  
« on: Mar 11th, 2005, 10:29pm »  Report  Quote  Modify  

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tonight we had are first four wheeler friday it was great and i was just asking if all you quad riders would help out and let us have a good four wheeler freindly track here in pinellas park so come on out  

thanks dreth. thats why i love this site every one helping each other out.

btw if you go to the web site the pictures of the track are old the track know is four wheel freindly. ;)

p.s. all quads must have kill switches

p.s. all quads must have kill switches



good info, they cost around 35$ from atp racing and they are easy to install , safety 1st

come on folks ! post up, lets get this party started

DOESNT LOOK LIKE ANY ONES UP FOR IT. WHO KNOWS IT MAY STILL BE KINDA EARLY EVERYONE  MAY BE ORGINIZING THERE SCHEDULE.

hope so :o

im still hoping to make it but im having problems with my rear shock. ill keep ya informed ???

talked to elka today and they said they should have it back to me in time so as for now it looks good

I would love to go, but Mike will be in GA for Nationals and I am doing FTR 4/3. I can't get a sitter for both Friday and Sunday. Take lots of pics for me!!! I will be thinking of you all. RIDE HARD BUT BE SAFE 8)

thats fine you can always come out another friday.

I will be there along with my son and wife.  See ya then.

i'll be there i havent been in a year. i was there for atleast a year straight every weekend and raced but it started gettin worse and worse. i'll check it out and see if its worth it

YEAH MAN SANDY IS BACK NOW. LAST YEAR FRANK WAS INVOLVED AND KICKED ALL THE QUADS AWAY. BUT KNOW ITS GREAT. QUAD FRIENDLY NICE JUMPS. IF WE GET ENOUGH PEOPLE IT CAN GET EVEN BETTER.

looking good! we will have us some fun 8)

Hey guys,
Raptor350's dad here.Sandy is trying very hard to make things happen for the quads and i appriciate all of you guys being interested,it has been a lot of fun on Fridays cause it really works out to being about 2 to 2 1/2 hours of straight track time with a national rider available for advice and help if needed-It has been said that this track is not quad friendly and when i brought this up to Sandy her reply is "i can't help if they don't show up!",she really likes it when quads are there cause it fills the bleachers more.If you are coming from the north get to tampa and follow the directions(it is the easiest way)and if you are coming from the south use St pete directions.I would really like to see all of you guys start racing here with my son so we can build this track up and get it our way!!Seriously-Sandy and everyone else at the track are trying hard to make eventful for quads-t-shirts,quad trophies and plaques and giving away free practices for a year and lots of other things-so let's get together and make this a real home for us to ride at!!

Again-thanks for the Friendly times with my son on this site-i really appriciate you guys and hope to meet all of you soon-if you have questions give me a call(727)458-9403-Toby

I'm AWP gotta get my motor back in one & the hubs in the other, hope i can get out there soon!

when is everybody planning another friday night practice?  
Me and a couple of friends would like to go again but we dont like being the only quads out there.

MB

THIS FRIDAY!!!!----PLEASE COME DOWN AND MAKE IT FUN-WE NEED MORE PEOPLE!!!!----PRO RIDER TO HELP WITH YOUR RIDING!!!-2.5 HOURS OF TRACK TIME----ONLY QUADS!!!

                     !!!!NO DIRTBIKES!!!!

6:30 TO 9:30PM-SUNSHINE MOTORCROSS TRACK-QUAD NIGHT

THIS IS EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT-NOT JUST EVERY ONCE AND AWHILE!!

well i am sorry to say but i will not make it this friday due to quad is still in peices >:( i will be there the next friday(4-8-05)
though ;D  if anyone else can be there that weekend as well it would be great, its a little more time for repairs and $

what happend no one showed up :-[im starting to think this was a april fools joke ;D maybee we can plan it next week thay are changing the track tomorrow.

let me know thanks.

Jake

I will be there next friday night and try to bring 3 other quads with me.  Its just too dang expensive for me to go every friday night, it cost me about $70 round trip for one night, gas food gate fee etc.  

You said they are changing the track ???  maybe to make it more quad freindly and change the direction of the track back the other way.

kevin

im hoping for next friday also! how many quads were there?

there were six quads totall no one from the site. :-/
they reversed the track and changed some jumps the jumps are alittle more challenging you either jump them or roll them.well hope to see everyone there next friday.

im getting closer..........twist throttle is on, new brake lines are on, piston is mounted to the rod, axle is on, and elka shock should be here around wed.

just bled the brakes, and put on the wheels  and a friend of mines 400ex shock so i can finally after 4 weeks roll it around ;) PROGRESS ;D

great sounds like its coming together great. ;D

Did I miss something? Are you upgrading stuff or did you tear it up some how?

Raptor350,  I was at the track in Lakeland on Sunday and spoke with several riders, they had mentioned that Sunshine was a Supercross track and would not be great on Quads.  Real tight and big jumps, very technical.  Is this true?

Raptor350's Dad here-
  No that is not true,it used to be a while ago but now it is totally different.Yes, it is a bit tight but not like they are saying,the jumps are a lot of fun and the turns are wide and cool! I wish that people who came here a year ago or more would come back out and see the difference or just shut up(this is getting tiring fighting people on something they are not or haven't been a aprt of something but still giving bad opions)It is a lot more exciting than Dade city-Sunshine has actual jumps!!!!!
    Sorry to rant but just getting fustrated that a track is actually giving quads a full night and nobody is giving it a chance they are stuck in the past-we all start somewhere!
  Also they groom the track for us every friday night!!

I can't wait to meet all of you guys and talk to you face to face! I really enjoys your input and ideas-RIDE SAFE!!

Thanks for the info.  I really dont care what people say.  I will ride anything,  I was just wondering because Marino is having the same problem in Lakeland.  His track is a great track for MX and Quads and people just remember the old track.  What are you going to do.

I do believe that I will see you guys this Friday.

Thanks for the input.

P.S.  Dade City sucks.

DADE CITY WOULD BE ALOT BETTER IF THEY HAD SOME LIP ON THE JUMPS. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE TRY YOUR BEST TO MAKE IT BECAUSE WE NEED MORE QUADS OR THEY WILL GIVE UP ON THE QUADS SO TRY TO BRING AS MANY PEOPLE AS YOU CAN.


   THANKS,RAPTOR350 (JAKE) AND DAD (TOBY)

BOTH! i bent my stem, my axle, my bars, and my rear shock!
and i upgraded to a twist throttle and a JE 11.5 TO 1 piston ....thanks to ATP....so i should be riding by the weekend!

im trying hard and im bringing my son so i might need some help watching him while i ride

Dreth-in reply to :
"im trying hard and im bringing my son so i might need some help watching him while i ride"
I will be there(raptor350's dad)and i run the nights there now and i work with all of the beginners and kids,i will help out any way i can-also will let you on the track with your and together you can ride the track! trying to make this as fun for everyone as i can.Kids go out together un less there is only 1 or 2 then i let the dads take them out for a while!If you would like give me a call(727)458-9403 for any info you might need!
Again i can't wait to meet you!
Toby

dreth I will have my two kids out there also. ages 6 and 8 both boys.  I will be out there about 630 or so.
SEE YA GUYS OUT THERE ;D

KEVIN

yeah man last time you showed up a little late. since there are going to be lots of small quads out there my dad will probably let us ride for 45 min. and let us take a break while the little ones go and so on so on. i really hope you all can make it. and mudbuggy im sorry that we cant let you dirtbike son come out.

Thats allright jake it doesnt hurt to ask but I understand if you let one you gotta let them all.  maybe they can switch off and each of them ride the quad.

MB

ok my quad is at the honda shop right now and i will pick it up tommorrow! then i have to put the carb and air box and plastics and new key mount and sprocket and rims and and and and and and you know the whole process! its looking good though!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thanks dad for the help at the track ;)

yea man maybee he will love it on the track and would want a quad ;D.and dreth this all started for the kids but no kids showed up so know its four wheeler practice night. my dad will still be helping out with the kids sometimes he will put them on one part of the track and let us ride the other.

Im almost positive it would have been easier to buy a new quad.   LOL

Cmon dreth lets go riding.

im gonna make it! my quad is down but i have a loner quad that i will be riding ;D so ill be there around 530 pm.

I will make also.  Count three in for Friday.  Just wondering, what time does it start, and what is the best way from Orlando coming from I -4?

Let me know........ ;D

it starts at 6:30.as soon as you get over the howard franklin bridge take ulmerton rd. exit (688) to 49th st take a left on 49th to 118th ave. go left you will se small sign on left and then make a u-turn. i think thats the right directions my dad is busy and i dont want to bother him. when you get a chance call him at 458-9403(toby) to verify.

here you go this is the quickest way i got this off the site.

- I275 South over Howard Franklin Bridge.
- Take Ulmerton Road exit.
- Continue west to 40th Street.
- Turn left at light.
- Take 40th Street to end (118th ave.)
- Turn right (West).
- Track is up on the right (approx. 300ft)
(http://www.sunshinemotocross.com/images/map-to-track.jpg)

are we there yet ;D

lol, yeah youll be saying that you got a long ride. im hoping to go on some other group rides since you all are helping me out but thats up to my dad. im sure sunshine is not as great as all the other tracks distance wise but its getting there its better than nothing. :-/

we're almost there........just a little bit farther.

hey, I just got this email this morning from sandyat sunshine

SUNDAY APRIL 10 IS HALF PRICE PRACTICE AT SUNSHINE MOTOCROSS
RIDE ALL DAY FOR $10. 10A-3P.

The track at Sunshine has changed, if you have not been out since April 2,
come on out and check it out.  All of the feed back has been very
positive.

If your are interested in racing, the new series has just started, the
third race will be this Saturday April 9th.  There are 15 races in the
series you must complete 10.  Their is still time to get started.

We are always looking for new ways to save you money:

1. FREQUENT RIDER PROGRAM - RIDE AT THE TRACK FOR PRACTICE
   OR CLASS (7) TIMES, SIGN IN EACH TIME AT THE FRONT DESK AND
   AFTER THE 7TH TIME YOU WILL GET A RAIN CHECK FOR A FREE
   PRACTICE.

2.  IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN (2) MEMBERS IN YOUR FAMILY WHO RIDE
   WE OFFER A FAMILY DISCOUNT, CHECK AT THE SIGN IN DESK.

3.  IF YOU RIDE AT THE TRACK 3 TIMES IN ONE WEEK, WHICH WILL
    INCLUDE MX CLASS, 4-WHEEL FRIDAY, WEDNESDAY AND SUNDAY
    PRACTICE, YOU CAN PURCHASE A 3 DAY PASS FOR $45.  IT MUST
    BE USED ALL IN THE SAME WEEK, IT DOES NOT ROLL OVER.

4.  BRING A NEW RIDER TO THE TRACK, IF THE RIDER BUYS A
    MEMBERSHIP YOU WILL RECEIVE A RAIN CHECK FOR A FREE
    PRACTICE.  BE SURE THE NEW MEMBERS TELLS US THAT YOU SENT
    THEM.

If you have any questions call Sandy at 727-481-8162

AND OF COURSE GUYS DONT FORGET
;D 4 WHEELER FRIDAYS ;D

see you there tomorrow. ;D

are we there yet

only 20 more hrs. ;D

the rain should be gone by then

I hope so....I think I will bring my snorkeled vinson just in case. LOL

4x4 airs out 40ft double! you go boy ;D

 ;DRaptor350, I dont know how old you are but by son is 12 and he will also be going.  He also rides a raptor 350 and so does my wife.  I will be driving a black 4x4 f250 with a white trailer.

See you there.

see ya there Flea! ;D

Hey Flea,
       Raptor350's dad here,He is 15yrs old.We both can't wait to meet all of you guys,tonight is going to be alot of fun.See you there.By the way you can follow the directions from the track web site-they work for both directions.See you there-we will be there about 5:30 to 5:45pm
Toby

I think somebody needs a screen name ::) ::)

Dreth was grounded by the air traffic controllers of sunshine moto! we had no faces on the jumps so we all stayed grounded. the groomer was having a bad day due to the rain the previous night so i will give him another shot in a month or so. it was nice meeting alot of you from the site.  the kids had fun  and somebody got REAL MUDDY [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif]. It was better than sitting at home ;D

thanks Toby and raptor 350 for the invite and i will be back!

Yup, flea jumper got the holeshot......and I mean the
wholeshot OF THE MUD!!!!! ;D

It was good to meet all of you guys, I hope to you at the track again. ;D

MB

hey guys im really sorry the track wasnt groomed due to the rain. hope to see you guys out there again.and yes that was pretty funny he needs to post some pics. ill tell you guys if any one flies in to the mud tonight.

Hey guys had a great time and the hole shot.  I will post some pics in the morning. ;D

We loved the lay out of the track.  Very atv friendly, a little disappointed that it was not groomed but had fun regardless.

Great to meet all you guys.  See you in a few weeks.

Flea,

Where's the pics?

kevin

yea man! where are they?

lets see them maybe he got lazy. :P i want to see him all muddy. ;D

hey guys whos all goin tomorrow night?   I will be there and bringing a new freind.

MB

of course we will be there. thanks for bringing a new friend looking foward to a big turnout. ;D