Florida Trail Riders - July 2023

VOL. 37

DARLENE RIGGS

BANQUET PHOTOS FTR CHAMPS BY THE NUMBERS & MORE

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FEATURES WHO TO CONTACT

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BY THE NUMBERS

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PREZ SAYS 8

FUEL CAMP PHOTOS

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CHAPLAIN’s CORNER

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BANQUET PHOTOS 22

WHAT’S NEW? 12

EVENT SCHEDULE 29

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2022-2023 FTR HARE SCRAMBLE VINTAGE CHAMPION CRAIG BORDERS

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Area Directors & Club Info AREA #1 - Out-of-State, Panhandle

AREA #8 - Brevard, Indian River

Brandon St. John (912) 729-1089 ktm21brandon@yahoo.com

Shaun Foutch (386) 214-4878 eastflorida234@yahoo.com

AREA #2 - Hamilton, Suwannee, Columbia, Baker, Union, Bradford, Nassau, Duval, Clay, Putnam, St. Johns

AREA #9 - Manatee, Sarasota, Hardee, DeSoto, Highlands

James Benton (904) 589 0093 bentonracing116@yahoo.com AREA #3 - Gilchrist, Alachua, Levy, Marion, Citrus, Sumter, Lake Wiliam Toreki (352) 372-1135 stillbill@cox.net AREA #4 - Flagler, Volusia Mike McGuire (386) 871-0666 makmcguire@yahoo.com

Bruan Dugre (941) 893-7898 brian@mycentec.com AREA #10 - Okeechobee, St. Lucie, Martin Ken Harris (772) 370-4434 khei9862@gmail.com AREA #11 - Charlotte, Lee, Glades, Hendry, Collier Ken Redford (239) 297-7170 redford_kenny@yahoo.com AREA #12 - Palm Beach

AREA #5 - Hernando, Pasco, Pinellas, West Hillsborough

Kyle McAfee (561) 722-1318 rkyle914@aol.com

Shane Hitz (747) 213-4399 shane.hitz@yahoo.com

AREA #13 - Borward, Dade, Monroe

AREA #6 - East Hillsborough, Polk

Adam Cohen (954) 881-4211 adams.cohen.c@gmail.com

Trey Heath (863) 326-3009 treyheath@hotmail.com

Big O Trail Riders Tommy Clay 863-532-1952 tommy_clay@yahoo.com Big Scrub Trail Riders Curtis Bell (386) 679-8201 curtbell@rocketmail.com Central Florida Trail Riders Elesa Berard (407) 376-7115 elesa@embarqmail.com Columbia Enduro Riders Ricky Dennis (803) 786-0051 mastercraft@bellsoth.net Daytona Dirt Riders Joe Carrasquillo (386) 615-0722 secretary4ddr@gmail.com Family Riders, Inc. Johnny Thomas (843) 553-1463 familyriderssc@bellsouth. net Greenville Enduro Riders Chris Poole (864) 617-4342 info@greenvilleenduroriders.com Nature Coast Trail Blazers Rob Swann (813) 731-5552 naturecoasttrailriders@ gmail.com

AREA #7 - Seminola, Osceola, Orange

Apollo M/C Mark Bordelon (321) 794-0993 markbord115@gmail.com

Old School Dirt Riders Ben Kelly (941) 650-1473 ftr90racer@yahoo.com

Jason Ennis (321) 615-8227 jason.ennis@mypowersports. net

Azalea City M/C Gary Wyatt (386) 684-2698 wyattg1@windstream.net

Palm Beach Track & Trail Randy Rash (954) 931-5709 motodadfla19@aol.com

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Perry Mountain M/C Brad Belcher (205) 340-4298 perrymountainmotorcycleclub@gmail.com River City Dirt Riders James Benton (904) 589-0093 bentonracing116@yahoo.com Sarasota Area Dirt Riders Randy Faul (863) 244-3709 randt817@gmail.com Southeast Florida Trail Riders Frank Campbell (561) 951-3732 flawoods35@yahoo.com Sumter Enduro Riders Johnny McCoy (803) 481-5169 serma@ftc-i.net Suncoast Trail Blazers Cary Hunt 727-635-6228 suncoastbiz1@gmail.com Sunrunners Dirt Riders West Anderson (863) 604-1868 jetster220@gmail.com Tallahassee Trail Riders Mikey Rainey (350) 591-5386 trailriderstallahassee@ gmail.com Treasure Coast Trail Riders Luis M Rodriguez (772) 801-9777 luisabx@hotmail.com

Who to Contact OFFICERS

RIDER REPS

PRESIDENT Randy Faul (863) 244-3709 president@floridatrailriders.org

AA/A ENDURO Don Chriss (407) 694-5614 decorlando@gmail.com

VICE PRESIDENT Pete Rose (941) 270-1189 vicepresident@floridatrailriders.org

B/C ENDURO Sam Boydstun (407) 467-3951 woodsracercfl@rr.com

SECRETARY Bill Toreki 352-372-1135 secretaryfloridatrailriders.org

SPECIALTY A/B ENDURO Peter Magee (352) 472-6932 cr250@bellsouth.net

TREASURER Kayla Vawter (863) 381-2649 treasurer@foridatrailriders.org

SPECIALTY C/WOMEN ENDURO Jimmy Pitts (321) 234-5086 AA/A HARE SCRAMBLE Ryan McCarthy (941) 234-5086 ryanmccarthy90@gmail.com

HARE SCRAMBLE CHAIRMAN Randy Rash (954) 931-5709 hschair@floridatrailriders.org

B/C HARE SCRAMBLE Roy Culbertson (407) 446-7993 roy.culbertson337@gmail.com

ENDURO CHAIRMAN George Tolson (863) 698-3837 endurochair@floridatrailriders.org

SPECIALTY A/B HARE SCRAMBLE Paul Lucas (305) 244-7531 happytimesamuse@msn.com

HARE SCRAMBLE REFEREE Jeff Hazeltine 941-468-7204 hsreffloridatrailriders.org

SPECIALTY C/WOMEN HARE SCRAMBLE Holly Langford (954) 504-2659 hollylangford10@gmail.com

ENDURO REFEREE Glenn Hunt (678) 231-4100 enduroref@floeidatrailriders.org

SATURDAY CLASSES HARE SCRAMBLE Kurt Lucas (786) 385-7771 kurtlucas101@gmail.com

BUSINESS MANAGER Darlene Riggs (352) 538-6291 businessmanager@floridatrailriders.org

QUADS Pete Rose (941) 270-1189 pwrracingktm@gmail.com

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PREZ SAYS Words: Randy Faul

Where’s the Thermostat We are definitely in the dog days of summer with our temps reaching three digits and getting motivated to do anything outside is a struggle.

The thought of heading out to the HS property to start putting ideas and plans into action for our October event brings mixed emotions as one side of my brain says we need to get started and the other side says, “are you out of your mind”. Take a guess which brain cells wins the

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“Brain Size Award”. Yeah, you guessed it, our start date is in late August. This year our club decided on going south like we did several years ago with some new found pepper trees that are going to have our Sunday riders in a tunnel for some time while looking for daylight to find their way out. With this being said, we might have to hire the pepper tree specialist team from the Snake River event to come and negotiate the proper way to access this jungle. All in all, we are looking to really change

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things up this year as the urgency to start early gets closer.

We are putting plans together to give our riders something totally different this year with a bunch more trees and new found sections just begging to be ridden on.

Thanks for listening, Randy Faul

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CHAPLAIN’s CORNER Words: Jim Edleston

Starting Line to Checkered Flag…

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 What an amazing week!!! June 5-9, FUEL the riding ministry that has been attending our events, came to Florida and put on an excellent Riding Camp on the Daytona Dirt Riders’ property.

Thirty-seven kids from 6-16 participated. They all rode under close supervision of

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some of AA riders who gave them tips and special training on riding safe and fast. All the kids benefitted and appreciated the training… and just watching them from Monday through Thursday, you could literally see them improving.

The kids participated in Bible studies in the morning and a praise service every night. The highlight of the week was Thursday night. The speaker presented the good news of Jesus, explaining that He paid the

price for their sins by choosing to die on the cross.

Proving he had the power to forgive their (and our) sins, on the third day God raised His Son from the dead. He walked out of the grave in victory over death!

clapping, praising Jesus and celebrating the decisions made that night.

Betty and I have been praying for this kind of harvest among our FTR family. It was incredible to see those prayers answered!!

I watched as the kids listened intently. When the speaker asked who wanted to have Jesus as their Savior and Lord 10 kids came forward and accepted Christ.

FUEL has committed to attending most, if not all of our Hare Scramble events this upcoming season.

This ministry is on fire for Jesus.

Their outreach to our kids is exciting. Please take the time to check them out. You will be blessed!

Blessings on and off the road,

Betty and I were overwhelmed with joy as we watched these brave you people step out on faith and start their life-walk with Jesus. To top off the awesome evening, 6 kids wanted the world to know they were going to be bold for Jesus. They were baptized and everyone was

Jim and Betty Edleston CMA

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Photos from the Fuel Ministry camp held in Ormond Beach, Florida.

More photos on page 18.

Photos by Preston Meihls

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WHAT’S NEW? BOD MEETING MINUTES 7/15/2023 President’s Report: FTR Trailer has been wrapped and looks great. HS event flyer will now have 2nd page for extracurricular events such as Stacyk races.

Vice President’s Report: Pete will look at options for digitally signing FTR membership applications to ensure acknowledgement that rules have been read and understood, Pete is looking into hiring private security firm for HS events and suggested that all clubs hire such.

Treasurer’s Report: FTR is doing well financially. Suggested that we need to spend a good portion of this money to remain consistent with our status as non-profit organization. Banquet expenses total $59,500.

Secretary’s Report:. Scholarships (6 applicants this year – 4 scholarships awarded), Pit Mom / Sportsman of the Year selected, Rocky Mountain Race Gas program will continue – amounts may change, FTR Forum is alive and well, but low usage rate.

Enduro Chairman’s Report: Absent Hare Scrambles Chairman’s Report: 9 events on schedule (not including

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HS2 Hog Waller, which is likely to be cancelled.

kept in the FTR Scoring and Signup trailers.

Kyle McAfee Report: FaceBook Group continues to grow. It is a lot of work. Has his wife helping now.

Needs additional volunteers to help moderate/administer it. Needs help with PeeWee course – need dedicated person to serve as PW starter for EVERY event (see new business).

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Donny also informed that Jason Ennis/CFTR along with BRP and CanAm have loaned a new SxS to FTR for the season for use by Medical Team.

Old Business: 1.

Approve meeting minutes from 7/23/2022. Motion, Second, and APPROVED Unanimously.

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Proposal C003 (Constitution) – Change insurance requirement for all events to “minimum of $1M”. Does NOT affect HS rule requirement of $2M (Passed first vote). Motion, Second, and APPROVED Unanimously.

New Business: 1.

Donny Richardson gave presentation regarding the need for a new (refurbished) LifePAK defibrillator (a “smart” professional model). BOD approved expenditure of up to $35,000 for purchase of this and addition equipment (including 2 AED units and first aid kits). The AED units will be

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Motion by William Toreki for FTR to reimburse clubs up to $1,000 per event for 50% of the cost of hiring private security for events. Motion, Second, Vote – Motion FAIL. 4.

BOD agreed to fund PeeWee Coordinator position at $250 per event for independent contractor to work under Scoring (Lisa Nordle), with additional $50 administrative fee, for total of $300 per HS event. Will advertise for position – position will remain open until filled. Application will be sent to Kyle McAfee who will select the person. Job description includes over-seeing PeeWee racing, starting each and every PW race and practice, Rider’s Meeting, and set-up and removal of PA system.

Motion, Second, and APPROVED Unanimously.

PIT RIDING RULES Subject: FTR Pit-Riding Rule Enforcement for Coming Season The Board of Directors of FTR has decided that Pit Riding has become out of control, despite repeated warnings.

The existing rules are being ignored, but starting IMMEDIATELY, all Pit Riding rules will be strictly enforced.

Penalties will be issued, and no warnings will be given. Please see this link for the complete Pit Riding Rules, per FTR rulebook: (http://www.floridatrailriders.org/uploads/2023-2024_docs/Pit-Riding-Rules.pdf).

Some Key Points to remember: • Unlicensed persons (includes anyone under 16) may NOT operate ANY motor vehicle at the event – EXCEPT their own race bike traveling to and from their competition event (including practice), AND they MUST be accompanied by a licensed person.

• Use of “one-wheels” and other motorized scooters and pit bikes by unlicensed persons, or anyone under 16, is NOT allowed. The only motorized vehicles which can be operated by someone under 16 are electric bikes WITH PEDAL-ASSIST. • Speed limit for ALL vehicles (includes golf carts, competition bikes, and bicycles) is “FIRSTGEAR WALKING SPEED”.

• ALL vehicles (including bicycles) MUST have a Headlight after dark.

• PENALTIES may include required Disqualification which cannot be dropped for season points.

• See this link for COMPLETE Pit-Riding Rules: (http://www.floridatrailriders.org/uploads/2023-2024_docs/ Pit-Riding-Rules.pdf).

• We ask ALL FTR Members to please help enforce these rules. If you see somebody in violation, please tell them to cease, or report them immediately to an FTR official.

Asunto: Aplicación de la norma FTR para la próxima temporada La Junta Directiva de FTR ha decidido que Pit Riding se ha vuelto fuera de control, a pesar de las repetidas advertencias. Las reglas existentes están siendo ignoradas, pero a partir de INMEDIATO, todas las reglas de Pit Riding se aplicarán estrictamente. Se emitirán sanciones y no se darán advertencias. Por favor, consulte este enlace para ver las Reglas de Pit Riding completas, por FTR (http://www.floridatrailriders.org/uploads/2023-2024_docs/PitRiding-Rules.pdf).

Algunos puntos clave a recordar: • Las personas sin licencia (incluye a cualquier persona menor de 16 años) NO pueden operar ningún vehículo de motor en el evento - EXCEPTO su propia bicicleta de carreras que viaja hacia y desde su evento de competencia (incluyendo la práctica), Y DEBEN estar acompañados por una persona con licencia.

• El uso de "una rueda" y otros scooters motorizados y bicicletas de boxes por personas sin licencia, o cualquier persona menor de 16 años, NO está permitido. Los únicos vehículos motorizados que pueden ser operados por alguien menor de 16 años son bicicletas eléctricas CON PEDAL-ASSIST. • El límite de velocidad para TODOS los vehículos (incluye carritos de golf, bicicletas de competición y bicicletas) es "FIRSTGEAR WALKING SPEED".

• TODOS los vehículos (incluidas las bicicletas) DEBEN tener un faro al anochecer.

• Las PENALIDADES pueden incluir Descalificación requerida que no puede ser eliminada por puntos de temporada.

• Vea este enlace para las Reglas COMPLETAS de Pit-Riding (http://www.floridatrailriders.org/uploads/2023-2024_docs/Pit-Riding-Rules.pdf).

• Pedimos a todos los miembros de FTR que por favor ayuden a hacer cumplir estas reglas. Si usted ve a alguien en violación, por favor dígales que cesen, o repórtelo inmediatamente a un funcionario de FTR. Gracias, Junta Directiva de FTR.

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MotoPT: IMPROVE YOUR MOVE Words: Matt Daugherty Hello FTR Family,

least annually even if nothing is wrong. Most of us see our We are getting closer to the dentist one to two times a year start of the 2023-2024 season just for cleanings. We see our and I am getting excited to medical doctor annually for a see you all at the races and do physical exam and to update some racing myself. I wanted our health records. We see our to talk to you all about adopt- optometrist annually to coming a prevention mindset plete an eye exam and see if we when it comes to your perneed to update our prescripformance this season. From a tion or start using a visual aid. physical therapy standpoint, But for our musculoskeletal I think we do things in a one system, we usually wait until sided manner when it comes the problem gets bad enough to our bodies. We wait for the to make us seek help. Part of known problem to get bad the issue comes down to the enough and then we rehabili- provider of care. For all the tate the problem. I know this previously mentioned medical is not always the case. Oftenproviders, they reach out to times in our sport, we crash the patient and remind them and are left with resultant inju- when it is time to come in for ries that we must rehabilitate. a regular checkup. We are conThat is not the situation I am ditioned to this preventative referring to. medicine approach from these service providers. As physical We need to shift our focus to therapists, we are bad at this prevention of injuries and op- approach because historically timizing performance. We are it has not been our focus. We pretty good about this for oth- have yet to develop the preer disciplines and other areas vention focused mindset as a of our body. Think about it for profession. a moment, you regularly see other health care providers at

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However, I believe the prevention mindset is the best way to decrease health care costs and improve our quality of life. I think this mindset is the future of our PT profession.

Periodic and regular check-ins would prevent downstream problems in the future. There are multiple longitudinal studies that are looking or have looked at this phenomenon.

Some researchers have already found that physical therapy is the best way to prevent a total knee replacement and to speed recovery post surgery.

Remember in the last article when I spoke about getting screened for musculoskeletal impairments that may cause injury or decrease performance. A movement screen and some objective physical tests and measures are a fast and easy way to catch the problem while it is minimal.

If you have gone through the normal rehabilitation process. It would be a good idea for your therapist to check up on you periodically to see how your supportive exer-

cise program is meeting your needs. But don't feel as though you have to wait, You can be your best advocate and reach directly out to your physical therapist. I am sure they would love to hear from you and help you modify or discontinue your program. Think of the nagging isssues you ride with. Wouldn’t it be great to get a jump start on those now instead of waiting until the thick of the season where it may affect your ability to get that end of year trophy? Start now, don’t wait. I promise you the return on this initial

investment will pay physical dividends by season end.

Before acting on any information in this article, I highly recommend that you consult a physical therapist or physician for a general health and physical activity readiness screening. If you are experiencing pain while riding, it is always beneficial to have a complete evaluation by a physical therapist or physician. If you have any questions or comments,

Dr. Matthew Daugherty PT, DPT, OTR/L, MOT, DBA Associate Professor Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Manual Therapy Certified

please email me at contact@motopt. com, or call 904-395-5379. Let's IMPROVE YOUR MOVE so you can ride pain-free with MotoPT.

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HARE SCRAMBLE CHAMPIONSHIPS by the NUMBERS Words: Kurt Lucas

I am a bit of a numbers guy so I figured it would be cool to breakdown the FTR Champions by a few different categories. I decided to break the champions down by hometown, which region of the state they are from and by which manufacturer they ride.

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4 Champions

Okeechobee, Vero Beach, West Palm Beach

3 Champions

Bradenton, Kissimmee, Myakka City, Orlando, Wesley Chapel

2 Champions

Apopka, Avon Park, Doral, Fellsmere, Port Charlotte, Port Orange

1 Champion

Altamonte Springs, Brandon, Cocoa, Davie, Deltona, Eustis, Fort Myers, Fort Pierce, Groveland, Jensen Beach, Lake Mary, Lake Worth, Lecanto, Longwood, Loxahatchee, Mascotte, Melbourne, Miami, Middleburg, Mulberry, New Port Richey, New Smyrna Beach, North Fort Myers, Ocala, Ormond Beach, Palm Bay, Palm City, Sarasota, Sebastian, Sorrento, Spring Hill, Saint Petersburg, Stuart, Tavares, Valrico, Washington (IN), Yulee

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FTR HARE SCRAMBLE CHAMPIONS BY REGION REGIONS:

South Florida: Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Monroe Treasure Coast: Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Okeechobee, Brevard Central Florida: Orange, Lake, Osceola, Volusia, Seminole, Sumter North Central: Baker, Alachua, Bradford, Baker, Columbia, Hamilton, Madison, Marion Nature Coast: Citrus, Levy, Dixie, Gilchrist, Lafayette, Taylor Northeast Florida: St. Johns, Putnam, Nas-

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Treasure Coast

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South Florida

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Tampa Bay

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Heartland

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North Central

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Nature Coast

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sau, Flagler, Duval, Clay Southwest Florida: Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Sarasota, Manatee Heartland: Hendry, Glades, Highlands, Polk, Hardee, DeSoto Tampa Bay: Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando Panhandle: Jefferson, Leon, Wakulla, Gadsden, Franklin, Liberty, Gulf, Calhoumn, Jackson, Bay, Washington, Holmes, Walton, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Escambia Out-of-State

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Yamaha

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Honda

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Kawasaki

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GasGas

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DRR

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Husqvarna

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CanAm

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Suzuki

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FUEL MINISTRY CAMP PHOTOS Photos; Preston Meihls

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THANK YOU ROCKY MOUNTAIN ATV M/C FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF FLORIDA TRAIL RIDERS OVER $150,000 IN RACE GAS GIFT CARDS EACH YEAR!

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BANQUET PHOTOS Photos; Jamey Perdue

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2022-2023 FTR HARE SCRAMBLE A 250 CHAMPION KYLE FISCHER

Photo: Tyler Miller

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2022-2023 FTR HARE SCRAMBLE QUAD SILVER MASTER CHAMPION RON JOHNSON

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2023-2024 EVENT SCHEDULE 09-03-2023

Enduro #1

Little Brown Jug Enduro

Union, SC

09-24-2023 Enduro #2 Croom Enduro Croom, FL 9-30/10-1 2023 HS #1

Central Florida Trail Riders

Bartow, FL

10-28/29-2023

HS #2

Sarasota Area Dirt Riders

Bartow, FL

10-29-2023

Enduro #3

Gobbler Getter Enduro

Maplesville, AL

11-11/12-2023

HS #3

Sunrunners Motorcle Club

Bartow, FL

11-19-2023

Enduro #4

St. Mary’s Shoals Enduro

Glen St. Mary, FL

12-9/10-2023

HS# 4

Old School Dirt Riders

Punta Gorda, FL

01-6/7-2024 HS #5

1-20/21-2024 HS #6

Suncoast Trail Blazers

Brooksville, FL

Palm Beach Track & Trail

Okeechobee, FL

2-3/4-2024

Treasure Coast Trail Riders

Indiantown, FL

HS #7

2-17/18-2024 HS #8 Daytona Dirt Riders

2-25-2024 Enduro #5 Straight Arrow Enduro

Ormond Beach, FL Richloam, FL

3-7-2024 Enduro #6 Alligator Enduro Favoretta, FL 3-16/17-2024

HS #9

Nature Coast Trail Blazers

Dade City, FL

4-13/14-2024

HS #10

Old School Dirt Riders

Punta Gorda, FL

06-9-2024 Enduro #7 Cherokee Enduro Greensboro, GA

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