ATV Florida Forum

1. Crossroads Motorplex Jasper Fl.  1/4 mile
Saturday Feb 29, 7pm.
-no points, just money.

2. Auburndale Speedway Auburndale Fl.  1/5 mile
Saturday April 19, 12 noon.
-points.

3. Ocala Speedway Ocala, Fl. 3/8 mile
Saturday May 17, 2008.
Gates open 10am, practice 12pm, racing 2pm.
-points will accrue, money classes TBD.
 
4. Sumter County Fairgrounds Webster Fl. 1/4 mile oval   www.sumterracing.com
May 24, 2008 Sat time 12pm
$500 Quad and $500 Motorcycle Class in addition to all regular classes!

5.Crossroads Motorplex Jasper Fl.  1/4 mile oval
June 21, 2008.
-racing at 7pm.
-points will accrue.

6. Auburndale Speedway  Winter Haven, Fl. 1/5 mile oval
Sat July 5, 2008. 
-racing at 6pm.
-points will accrue, money classes TBD.
-gates will be open at 4pm Friday for open practice 5-8 pm, cost $10.
-free camping with security on duty.

7. Thunderbowl Speedway Ocala, Fl. 1/4 mile oval
Sat July 12, 2008 
-racing at 6pm.
-points will accrue.

8. Date and Location TBA

Please visit www.southerndirttrackassociation.com for all race event info.

This calendar is a work in progress and may change. Please check back here regularly.
For addtl info call 813-625-6932

Dang I dont think Im ever going to race  :(

Anymore news on what is going on with the schedule? I can make up another flyer with all the dates on it so it can be posted for the riders meeting. Any help I can be!
Richard

    I have been on the phone with Jasper and he is ready to host another race, maybe a two day event. Also I have to follow up with Eastbay tomorrow on insurance issues so give me another day or two and I should have some direction a to say for certain what is next. In the meantime I have been on the phone with another track owner. This group wants us at their track for a Saturday night event Memorial Day weekend. The track is in Sumter County but it's not the Fruitland Park track. It is currently a 1/5 mile oval but they are supposed to be lengthening the track now to a 1/4 mile and plan to have it ready by  May 24. Again insurance for us is the snag and the owner is trying to get us covered. As of now he is only insured for karts. :(   If this falls through then we will probably book Jasper the first weekend of June.

Let me know if you need any help with the insurance.  I talked to our insurance and I dont think there is a proplem with me pulling it.  I just need time to take pictures and fill out all the paperwork

  Just to let you know there will be some riders that will be gone Memorial Day weekend. Maybe alot of people may have plans to go away then.

Hey Guys -- I have posted the website address and schedule on Merritt's website.  We have had post cards made up so that we have something to pass around!  Can't wait to get the flat track going again!!!!
She is anxious to race again and again -- Well y'all know how she is !! Jumping up and down impatiently!!
Hope to see you all on the 17th!
Jeff Tonya and Merritt

Scroll up to the calendar and check out race #4! More info will be posted in the next few days.

Are they going to have youth and peewee classes???? Also, are they only running Harley's on the Motorcycle Flat Track or will they have the smaller classes 100 125 etc?

Again, this is a normal SDTA race with all of our normal rules and classes, including pee wee's and motorcycles. We will do everything the same, regardless of other events at the facility.

any news on auburndale?

You probably already know by now the next Auburndale race is Sat July 5, green flag at 6pm.

So is the june race for thunderbowl happening or not?

thats the werd.... :ThumbsUp.gif

sweet what's the date so I can put time in for work so I can be sure to be off?

Date will be announced in a day or so.

This Can be printed to put on a class board or window at registration.

Updated schedule flyer. When Dave and or Brady give me more dates I will up date as needed. Richard

since were racing in jasper on the 21st will the 7th race be changed to the thunderbowl if the track is ready?

super nate

   Yes that is very likely...

Dave and Brady, I'll add Thunderbowl to the big schedule. I'll get it done tomorrow. Brady, give me all the info you have or want on a flyer for T-bowl and I will get it worked up for ya. I've got some pictures from T-bowl that I will put on it too. Trying to be of some help.
Richard

I know, A day late but it is done.

Slacker motorcycle guy..... probably been out drinkin' and terrorizing old ladies instead of working on the flyer.

Slacker? Sheesh, I did get it done. And this is coming from a guy that needs 2 extra wheels to race!!! Although the drinking and terrorizing old ladies would be more fun. Didn't see Jennifer around to terrorize.

he says...."probably been out drinkin' and terrorizing old ladies instead of working on the flyer".....like its a bad thing????

Can't argue with logic like that!! :)

Don't pay any attention to his "logic". He's still all hyped on his win at Jasper and high on adrelaline from breaking into Thunderbowl.

OH SNAP.

Just was wondering about the Auburndale racing every other weekend starting Aug 2nd?  Has anyone heard anything more about that?
Thanks
Tonya

How did the race @ Thunderbowl turn out today?

Once again a GREAT night of racing THANKS to Brady & crew. Rain missed the track. They even had to water the track between practice & the first heats......They sent us vintage bike out second after the pee wees on a freshly water track....which personally didn t work for me as I went down twice going into turn 3 on two different starts. Then almost lost it coming out of 4.......then decided...heck with this $#@% and pulled off on lap 6.  Track started coming in after the first round of heats and got better as the night progressed. Am sure Brady and crew will update all ......those crazy people are probably out on the track again for practice day. Don t know how they do it. Was alot of good racing too. Brady was flying and showed his racing skills coming out of turn 4 on two wheels...the outside two :) and then pulled it back in for the SAVE of the night. sprint cars also were flying. I don t know these guys but the 88 and another car battled it out the entire final and the 88 was about a half a straight away behind the leader......not sure what happen as I didn t pay attention one lap and the next thing I see is the 88 putting a move on the leader and won. Kurt Brady smoked the expert class ahead of Brantley. Between those two guys it depends on who is on their game including Shawn when he is in attendance. Last race, Brantley smoked the class. This week Kurt. Definitely missed the McNarys to add to the show. John Ascyue won the vintage class and did my best to pass him but just couldn t clear him and ended up 2nd about a bike length behind him. I tried to read the rule book and find a rule that prohibited Ascyue from running Vintage and was going to protest.......but couldn t find the ruling ;) . Sorry I don t know the quad racers more. Great racing there too I just don t know who they are. Seems like everyone is getting faster as the season progresses

Ward
#66Q
Vintage Motorcycles

Yeah, Ward did chase John around the track. I'd stay with them both for a lap and a half then make a mistake and they'd be gone. The track was good and tacky; there was good grip all around the track after the first heat races. The track started to come in really good for the features, although the groove got a bit bumpy and grooved. My bike is sprung pretty hard and does well on a smooth track, but it isn't for the faint of heart with it bumpy. I guess one day when I grow up, I'll learn to alter the suspension to make things work better. Seems like I got good holeshots and would end up second or third into the first turn and make for interesting riding all packed up like that. Great to be back out there.
Richard

I'll get Brady next time around!!! That old Bultaco was haulin' last night. He seemed a little faster than usual. I really enjoy watching the bikes. Even though there are two wheels missing!! ;D   

Those extra two wheels you talk about are training wheels!! rolback1 I think it is more fun with two. Besides, four wheels should have a steering wheel and cage around you!! ;D

Auburndale is going to race Sat Aug 2....Gates open at 8:00 with race starting at 12:00 ... not to sure about the every other weekend....They said they will not schedule a race the same time as T-Bowl
It's great that other tracks are interested in our program, this could be a great opportunity for more exposure of our type of racing


For information call Rich at the Auburndale track  #863-662-8259
Or contact me and I'll try to help.      Bob #863-640-3168

 ??? sorry guys but the thunderbowl was the roughest track i've raced on yet.the straights were smooth but the corners were rutted so badly it remined me of a motorcross track after ten races. i almost got pogoed off the seat three times by the holes and ruts in turn three. one rut twisted my left foot and it flug back and hit my swingarm,riped my boot and ruined them.the corners should have been graded and rolled during intermission. other than that i had a great time.
#38 nate

Hey Nate, glad you had a good time, Please keep in mind that Brady has been dealing with alot of rain during the wk that causes wash outs and plenty of work just to provide a decent racing surface. I am sure with time that he will have the track back to perfect race conditions just like it was in the past.

I'm sure that the 30yr old suspension on your bike is not very conducive to handling rough tracks but neither is grading and rolling a track at intermission, this would cause a very lengthly delay for everyone. What kind of boots are you wearing? I would suggest upgrading to modern motocross style for added protection and knee braces are a must when racing flat track due to knee/ankle twist are very common on the tacky clay surfaces.

Are you coming to Auburndale on Sat? If you are and you want to check out my knee braces I would be happy to show them to you.

S.M.

Definately had a great time as always - it was nice seeing everyone again and of course was great watchin some good races :)

oh im sure the 30 year old suspension had something to do with it. but im not the only one that complained about it. i know brady has his hands full, i like the guy and i like the track ,it just got really ruff as the night progressed. will defantly be back . we are planning to race at auburndale sat. see ya there.

#38 nate

I know Pat and I had a great time, it has been 24 years since I threw a leg over a flat tracker. As for 30 year old suspension, I rode a bike like that back in the day and have rode rougher tracks. My suspension was 30 days old and the track was rough for the main event, but all I can say is THANK YOU Mr. Brady for being there for us. Without Brady and the others, where would we ride. I think he is doing a HECK of a job, he does have other things going on in his life. All in all it was a great night, we all left at a decent hour, no one got hurt, some equipment damage, but that's racing.

David

What I did like about Sat. nite is how smooth it went. I think since it was so bumpy that it made people more aware of the riders around them. Sometimes, it seems, when the track is really smooth that some take more extreme chances than they do when the track is rough. I know it had me hunting for a faster line and smoother way around. Hat's off to Brady for keeping things on schedule and getting it done before 11:00. Someone once told me that a real racer will adapt to conditions and learn to take advantage of a bad situation. I am still learning to do just that, I just need to get some more seat time.
Shawn, missed you not making it a show in the expert class. Brantley and Kurt put on a good show. Kurt was taking it to Brantley this time. Still was close racing. You missed out!
Richard

O.K.---------Now let's see the rest of the race calender!!!!!!!!

no auburndale race this weekend...........with the rain and everything cant get the track ready with both events....plus i had only 2 people that said they were coming........

rich parsons
863-662-8259

Are we going to try for the 16th at Auburndale?  our crew will be there!
Tonya

was bringing two for the race! i know the rain destroys tracks let us know if ya change yor mind!