BIG RACE IN BAKER FL NOV 10-11!

[fastrnrik]

The race is a week away. Can we get some pic's of the TT track or what?

[mrboostfade]

sorry about the delay man.  the tt track is not complete due to rain.  the layout is complete but right now the surface is too much like a cushion and i am afraid that the tractor will get stuck.  ill be back out monday to complete the tt course.  and i WILL take pics of it.  right now i will describe it to you.
basically we start on the front straight, go thouugh turn 1 and 2 then immediately have a hard left hander into the infield over a small roller then a hard right (prob secong and third gear in the infield) then you grab a couple gears and head down the infield straight and over a larger roller then brake hard back down into second gear and then a short chute to another hard right which puts you back onto the the back straight headed into turn three then its get it on time headed back into turn one.  you guys will be very impressed.
thanks
rob

[mrboostfade]

wow, it must be COLD in michigan right now as i just recieved a call from a group of racers that are making the long haul down.  thats awesome, lets give them a big florida welcome!

[fastrnrik]

Sounds awesome. I can definately feel ya on the rain issue. Good luck.

[mrboostfade]

ok folks i just got off the phone with a big group of pro quads from extreme racing team who is bringing a large group of riders.  they sounded serious!   

[fastrnrik]

Alright, I'm loaded up and ready to go. Anyone else?

[Bamaquad]

Well my parts came in today, so I won't make the show. I sure hate missing this thing too. Maybe next time....

[yfz122]

Alright, I'm loaded up and ready to go. Anyone else?

You Thunderbowl racers better do well. Be safe!!!

[fastrnrik]

Well, I'm back. Man what a drive... 6 hours each way

It was a good event. The promoter, put out a lot time, effort, and money to put a good race on. Met some cool quad racers from Louisiana and Mississippi who are gonna come down and run with us. I didn't run so well, I had mechanical problems all night Saturday at the flat track race, and the bike finally quit during the first TT heat on Sunday. Sucks to drive all that way and break down, but that's racin' I guess.

Also got to ride the new KTM 450 & 525 on a cool hare scramble type course. The bikes are awesome, but that hydraulic clutch would definately take some getting used to...   

Thanks Rob. Had a blast.

[Bamaquad]

Well who won what?

[fastrnrik]

A Raptor from Louisiana, won the flat track.

I don't know who won the TT. When my bike crapped out in the TT heat race, I loaded up and headed home so I didn't get to see the main race.

[Hoosier Daddy]

How many Tbowl/SFTL guys were showed up?

[fastrnrik]

Just me.

There was me, and 4 other quads there. The class was called "outlaw quad".

I thought with the payout they were offering in the quad class, they would have drawn more riders. The promoter was obviously disappointed with the quad turnout as well. He had a good turnout of motorcycles, and a decent turnout of sprint cars.

Our local micro sprint driver #88 Dave Van Raalte started last in the main and worked his way to the lead in a 12 car field, and then proceeded to check out. But, after several cautions and caution laps he ran out of gas
Bummer, 'cause he was running great.

[HillKiller]

Just me.

There was me, and 4 other quads there. The class was called "outlaw quad".

I thought with the payout they were offering in the quad class, they would have drawn more riders. The promoter was obviously disappointed with the quad turnout as well. He had a good turnout of motorcycles, and a decent turnout of sprint cars.

Our local micro sprint driver #88 Dave Van Raalte started last in the main and worked his way to the lead in a 12 car field, and then proceeded to check out. But, after several cautions and caution laps he ran out of gas
Bummer, 'cause he was running great.

   How was the flat track surface? I had heard it was real sandy a few months ago. I really wanted to go but with fuel prices climbing and the wife had family staying with us I stayed home. If there is a next time maybe we could all get together and split some expenses.