Florida Trail Riders - September 2020

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TABLE OF CONTENTS ON THE COVER 4 WHO TO CONTACT 5 BLAST FROM THE PAST 7 AREA DIRECTORS & CLUB INFO 8 PREZ SAYS 9 CHAPLAIN’S CORNER 11 HARE SCRAMBLE SEASON PREVIEW 12 ON TRACK: BRANDON FRAZIER 18 CATCHING UP: KORBIN DINKEL 22 PIT DOG OF THE MONTH

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ON THE COVER Photo by Morgan Hill

Brandon Frazier is your reigning Quad AA Hare Scramble Champion. The Avon Park native has been racing FTR since 2006. Brandon is a hard worker who lives to be at the races. To learn more about Brandon head to page 18 and read “On Track: Brandon Frazier”.

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WHO TO CONTACT OFFICERS PRESIDENT Randy Faul (863) 244-3709 president@floridatrailriders.org VICE PRESIDENT Pete Rose (941) 270-1189 vicepresident@floridatrailriders.org SECRETARY Kelsey Salter 386-216-9619 secretary@floridatrailriders.org TREASURER Angel Mendez (407) 234-4987 treasurer@foridatrailriders.org

RIDER REPS AA/A ENDURO Don Chriss (407) 694-5614 decorlando@gmail.com B/C ENDURO Sam Boydstun 407) 467-3951 woodsracercfl@rr.com

SPECIALTY A/B ENDURO Peter Magee (352) 472-6932 cr250@bellsouth.net SPECIALTY C/WOMEN ENDURO Jimmy Pitts (321) 234-5086 AA/A HARE SCRAMBLE Timothy Campbell (561) 723-4370 thetimtime@gmail.com

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

B/C HARE SCRAMBLE Ryan McCarthy (941) 234-5086 ryanmccarthy90@gmail.com

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

SPECIALTY A/B HARE SCRAMBLE Danny Kittell (727) 244-7299 kittell@verizon.net

HARE SCRAMBLE REFEREE Dan Aitken (407) 461-8595 hsref@floridatrailriders.org

SPECIALTY C/WOMEN HARE SCRAMBLE Kerri Chambers (863) 956-9140 jekchambers@aol.com

ENDURO REFEREE Glenn Hunt (678) 231-4100 ghunt350sx@gmail.com

BUSINESS MANAGER Darlene Riggs (352) 538-6291 businessmanager@floridatrailriders.org SEPTEMBER 2020

SATURDAY CLASSES HARE SCRAMBLE Kurt Lucas (786) 385-7771 kurtlucas101@gmail.com SATURDAY CLASSES HARE SCRAMBLE Pete Rose (941) 270-1189 pwrracingktm@gmail.com PAGE 5

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BLAST FROM THE PAST Big Scrub Enduro - September 1991

Photo via Jonny Simpkins

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AREA DIRECTORS & CLUB INFO AREA DIRECTORS AREA #1 - Out-of-State, Panhandle Don St. John (912) 674-9786 dirtyfaceracing@tds.net AREA #2 - Hamilton, Suwannee, Columbia, Baker, Union, Bradford, Nassau, Duval, Clay, Putnam, St. Johns Robert Butts (386) 937-5856 rbutts120@gmail.com AREA #3 - Gilchrist, Alachua, Levy, Marion, Citrus, Sumter, Lake Wiliam Toreki (352) 372-1135 stillbill@cox.net AREA #4 - Flagler, Volusia Joe Carrasquillo (386) 295-8428 fdjoec@aol.com AREA #5 - Hernando, Pasco, Pinellas, West Hillsborough Shane Hitz (747) 213-4399 shane.hitz@yahoo.com AREA #6 - East Hillsborough, Polk Jerry Curtis (813) 917-9885 jcurtis@4tbs.net

AREA #7 - Seminola, Osceola, Orange

Jason Ennis (321) 615-8227 jason.ennis@mypowersports. net AREA #8 - Brevard, Indian River

CLUB CONTACTS

Apollo M/C Mark Bordelon (321) 794-0993 markbord115@gmail.com Azalea City M/C Gary Wyatt (386) 684-2698 wyattg1@windstream.net

Sam Boydstun (407) 467-3951 woodsracer@cfl.rr.com

Big O Trail RIders Derek Tremain (863) 634-8183 derektremain@gmail.com

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

Big Scrub Trail Riders John Hawkins (352) 516-6903

Ron Thomas (941) 232-9562 ronthomasftr211@gmail.com

Central Florida Trail Riders Elesa Berard (407) 376-7115 elesa@embarqmail.com

AREA #10 - Okeechobee, St. Lucie, Martin Ken Harris (772) 370-4434 khei9862@gmail.com AREA #11 - Charlotte, Lee, Glades, Hendry, Collier Rick Miller (239) 707-5504 groundsforce@gmail.com AREA #12 - Palm Beach Kyle McAfee (561) 772-5504 rkyle914@aol.com AREA #13 - Borward, Dade, Monroe Billy Cone (954) 347-4605 clar123@comcast.net

Columbia Enduro Riders Ricky Dennis (803) 786-0051 mastercraft@bellsoth.net Daytona Dirt Riders Jim Edelston (386) 235-1022 jimedelston@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) 731-0619 rswann222@gmail.com Old School Dirt Riders Ben Kelly (941) 650-1473 ftr90racer@yahoo.com

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Palm Beach Track & Trail Randy Rash (954) 931-5709 motodadfla19@aol.com Perry Mountain M/C Brad Belcher (205) 340-4298 perrymountainmotorcycleclub@gmail.com River City Dirt Riders James Benton (904) 589-0093 rcdrjax@gmail.com Sarasota Area Dirt Riders Randy Faul (863) 244-3709 randt817@gmail.com Southeast Florida Trail Riders Frank Campbell (561) 689-8578 fltwoods35@yahoo.com Sumter Enduro Riders Johnny McCoy (803) 481-5169 serma@ftc-i.net Suncoast Trail Blazers Scott Doerr (352) 238-0337 doerr66@gmail.com Sunrunners M/C Jack Terrell (863) 984-9294 jackt@nohvcc.org Tallahassee Trail Riders Mikey Rainey (350) 591-5386 trailriderstallahassee@gmail. com Treasure Coast Trail Riders Luis M Rodriguez (772) 801-9777 luisabx@hotmail.com

PREZ SAYS

The Season is Here As I write this, we are looking forward to the first Enduro of the season with the Little Brown Jug Enduro over the Labor Day weekend. While this event is one of the more popular, it also starts our 2020-2021 season. Following LBJ, three weeks later, is our first Hare Scramble. As my previous article mentioned, we now have a Safe to Race document designed to allow us to race safely by being responsible motorcyclists.

All we ask is that everyone does their part as we all get through this together. There is a light at the end of the tunnel so let’s all be patient and work through this.

Also, everyone needs to have all their memberships

secured, minor release cards in hand and get pre entered; this will save a huge amount of time and cut down on standing in line six feet apart. CFTR has been working overtime to lead off the Hare Scramble series and the participation will be huge, so if you don’t pre enter it’s on you. There has been an unreal amount of coordination going on behind the scenes to recover from all the things we lost from the last event in March.

Our main focus is to start safely without incident, our other main priority is to give our youth a memory of their accomplishment of the previous race season.

This being said, FTR will have a presentation for all our youth classes Saturday evening at the first Hare Scramble. Details are coming and will be announced on our website and the FTR Facebook page.

ber 1 Plate for each class champion, FTR is a highly recognized series that has the other series looking our way on how it’s done.

I have said this before but needs to be repeated, so many of you have told me that when you have visited other series races out of state, they don’t hold a candle to us. Organized, on time, classes for everyone and having our own safety team are just a few things that are constantly mentioned. So, with all this being said, we have something to be proud of, brag about and a series to raise our family in.

Many thanks to all the generous friends I have that give so much of their time to ensure that FTR stays solid and will be here for our children and grandchildren. To all the volunteers that make this happen, Thank You! Thanks for listening,

Moving forward with our season also brings support Randy Faul from our series sponsors Moose Racing/Parts UnFTR President limited, Engine Ice, Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Race Gas and our new sponsor FMF. Along with being AMA chartered, which recognizes and awards the AMA NumSEPTEMBER 2020

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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER Bad guys have it in for the good guys, obsessed with doing them in.

But God isn’t losing any sleep; to him they’re a joke with no punch line.

He brings it all together in verses 1314, 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 We all are watching what is going on all around the country. Many of us just shake our heads and wonder, “God you tell us your in control, then why the violence and the fear?”

In Psalm, 37: 12-13, God gives his answers.

“Bullies brandish their swords, pull back on their bows with a flourish.

They’re out to beat up on the harmless, or mug that nice man out walking his dog. A banana peel lands them flat on their faces—slapstick figures in a moral circus.”

So where does that leave us? We are trying to do the right things, both in His eyes and with our family and friends.

He knows us and is loving on us.

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God keeps track of the decent folk; what they do won’t soon be forgotten.

In hard times, they’ll hold their heads high; when the shelves are bare, they’ll be full. (Psalm 37:18-19)

Even if we hit a tough spot, God is taking care of us.

“Stalwart walks in step with God; his path blazed by God, he’s happy.

If he stumbles, he’s not down for long; God has a grip on his hand.” (Psalm 37: 23-24) So don’t give up or give in to what’s going on around us. God will never let us down.

“Turn your back on evil, work for the good and don’t quit.

God loves this kind of thing, He never turns away from his friends.”

See you later this month at Bartow!

Blessings on and off the road, Jim and Betty Edleston CMA

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2020-2021 FTR HARE SCRAMBLE SEASON PREVIEW Round 1 9/26-27

CLUB: Central Florida Trail Riders (CFTR) LOCATION: Bartow, FL TRACK INFO: The beginning of the season is always an exciting time and CFTR does a great job in keeping that excitement going.

The Peace River Hare Scramble is held on the Clear Springs Company property and provides some very interesting terrain. The property is an old phosphate mine so there is an abundance of elevation changes (for Florida anyway) with a harder packed surface. The trail condition changes as you head to the opposite side of the property however, once you cross over a part of the Peace River the trail turns into a sandier base. This keeps things interesting and ever changing as the weekend progresses.

Photo by Glenn Gardner

Round 2 10/17-18

CLUB: Azalea City Motorcycle Club LOCATION: Palatka, FL TRACK INFO: The Azalea City Motorcycle Club holds their event at the Hog Waller Mud Bog just outside of Palatka. Don’t let the name fool you though, the club does a great job of avoiding the mud. Hog Waller is a true test of man and machine with flowy sand sections that tend to build up some chop. You will experience all sorts of elements from short palmetto sections, flowy switchbacks and even some small jumps. The facility is amazing with air-conditioned bathrooms, a bathhouse and bike wash stations.

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Photo by Jamey Perdue

Round 3 10/31-11/1 CLUB: Sarasota Area Dirt Riders Association (SADRA) LOCATION: Homeland, FL TRACK INFO: SADRA held their first event at the new Homeland property just last year. New properties are always exciting, and it is even more exciting to see what the club comes up with the second year. The Homeland property is right down the road from the CFTR Bartow property and holds very similar characteristics. A hard base allows for something different while other parts of the property hold the typical Florida Hare Scramble traits, like sandy berms and palmetto roots. The hard dirt can become slick which always provides a challenge for the riders. This race is on Halloween weekend so SADRA will be offering Trick-r-Treating for the younger attendees.

Photo by Morgan Hill

Round 4 11/14-15 CLUB: Daytona Dirt Riders (DDR) LOCATION: Ormond Beach, FL TRACK INFO: The Strickland Ranch has become a staple in the FTR Hare Scramble series. This property is massive which allows the club to use different sections each year, allowing the previous year’s course to rehab. DDR does a great job of mixing things up and you will never ride a particular part of the course for too long.

You might have a palmetto section for a mile or two, then it switches to pine tree rows and then to some fields. This keeps things fun for both the riders and spectators. This is hunting land so expect to see a variety of wildlife as you pull in from deer, hogs and even turkeys.

Photo by Morgan Hill

Round 5 11/21-22 CLUB: Big Scrub Trail Riders LOCATION: Tavares, FL TRACK INFO: Ah, the Blueberry Farm. Located in the heart of Tavares the Far Reach Ranch provides a true Florida Hare Scramble.

This property features a plethora of different terrain from tacky black dirt, sandy sweepers and palmetto heads that you can hop and skip across. This will be the third year that the Big Scrub Trail Riders will be holding a Hare Scramble at this property and so far each year they have found new ways to provide a challenging, yet fun, course for all riders.

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Round 6 12/4-5 CLUB: Old School Dirt Riders LOCATION: Punta Gorda, FL TRACK INFO: The OSDR property is located just east of Punta Gorda and features fast and flowy trails. OSDR utilizes a creek bed that runs along the fence line of their property to create arguably the most flowy track of the year. The palmetto hammocks provide a sandier base that creates sweeping corners throughout the trail allowing riders to carry their speed. Another fun element of this course are the drainage ditches in the open fields that provide a fun challenge and keeps speeds down. This is one you will not want to miss.

Photo by Jamey Perdue

Round 7 1/2-3 CLUB: Suncoast Trail Blazers LOCATION: Brooksville, FL TRACK INFO: Perhaps one of the more popular events of the year is the Mondon Hill Hare Scramble. This property is one of the more unique in Florida with quite a bit of elevation due to its mining history. The terrain provides a more technical trail with off-camber corners and small uphill sections. Don’t worry, the Suncoast Trail Blazers still find some typical Florida terrain whether its pine trees, sand whoops or fields. Other popular features of this course are the Daytona 500 turn, slag pile and motocross section near the start.

Photo by Glenn Gardner

Round 8 1/16-17 CLUB: Palm Beach Track & Trail Riders LOCATION: Okeechobee, FL TRACK INFO: Around 13 miles west of the town of Okeechobee lies the Snake River property, or as the locals call it “The Ranch”. This is one the smallest properties in FTR but it packs a punch. Between the palmetto hammocks, pepper tree tunnels or the fast-flowy fields the course provides a challenge to all skill levels. Palm Beach Track and Trail creates a fun trail that utilizes the natural elevation changes that the Snake River provides. This race is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

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Photo by Glenn Gardner

Round 9 2/6-7

CLUB: Treasure Coast Trail Riders LOCATION: Indiantown, FL TRACK INFO: The TCTR Indiantown race is a great example of how a club improves their race each year. 2021 will be year four for TCTR and expect a fast, fun and flowing track. Although this property has some more fields than your average race, TCTR does a great job of breaking them up and keeping the speeds down. Last season TCTR implemented some amazing switchback sections that are guaranteed to have you wanting more. This property also allows for great spectating opportunities with multiple creek crossings and field sections close to camp.

Photo by Morgan Hill

Round 10 2/20-21 CLUB: Big O Trail Riders LOCATION: Indiantown, FL TRACK INFO: Big O is one of the newer clubs in FTR but is filled with members with years of experience. Their race is held at Fox Brown Outfitters which is home to some amazing wildlife. Big O’s race shares similar characteristics with TCTR. You can expect fast and flowing woods with some fun obstacles, such as creek crossings. The ground is soft, so expect some sand berms and whoops to hop through. With a second year under their belt you can expect an amazing course from Big O.

Photo by Morgan Hill

Round 11 3/20-21 CLUB: Nature Coast Trail Blazers LOCATION: Dade City, FL TRACK INFO: Another staple of the series is the Nature Coast Dade City race. This property has a ton of variety, the most prominent are its flowing field sections. Other than fields you can expect a pine tree section that allows for multiple line choices, tacky black dirt, some jumps and dark gray sand that lets you lay on the throttle. The spectating at this race is great, with the majority of the track being right around the scoring chicane.

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Round 12 4/2-3 CLUB: Apollo Motorcycle Club LOCATION: TBA (Club is based in the Space Coast) TRACK INFO: Apollo M/C is one of the oldest clubs in FTR so they have a ton of experinece in regards to putting on a fun event. The Apollo trail is usally a little more “woodsy” than your average Florida Hare Scramble. New land is always exciting so we will be looking forward to wherever Apollo chooses for their event for this season.

Photo by Morgan Hill

Round 13 4/16-17 CLUB: River City Dirt Riders (RCDR) LOCATION: TBA (Club is based in Northeast Florida) TRACK INFO: River City is another club that has been around for quite some time. RCDR always puts on a fun and challenging event and we look forward to their event this season. RCDR has previously held events at the historic Gatorback Cycle Park so that may be an option for the club this season. If not, I am sure their new land will be perfect for us racers.

Photo by Morgan Hill

SEE YOU AT THE RACES! FLORIDA TRAIL RIDERS

THAT START OF THE SEASON FEELING!

A Open Hare Scramble Champion Johnny Lawrence

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“There hasn’t been a day where i haven’t thought about racing”

ON TRACK: BRANDON FRAZIER Brandon Frazier lives to be at the races. Before his racing career started Brandon would spend his days riding around his family’s property every chance he got. His first race was the day after his fifth birthday, he had to be five to race the Quad Peewee class, at the Big Cypress Quad Scramble in 2006. The Avon Park native would go on to win that race. The next 14 years would be good for Brandon as he would go on to win multiple FTR Championships in Quad Scrambles, Hare Scrambles and even Motocross. It is safe to say Brandon eats, sleeps and breathes rac-

ing. “I’ve been nonstop since I was five-years-old, there hasn’t been a day where I haven’t thought about racing,” says Brandon.

Some years the Frazier family would travel to FTR Hare Scrambles, FTR Motocross and even the GNCC series.

In 2010, Brandon would win the GNCC Quad 6-11 Championship as well as the FTR Motocross and Hare Scramble Championships, sometimes racing multiple series on the same weekend. “We are definitely dedicated,” says Brandon.

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Brandon at his first race in 2006

In 2014, Brandon would clinch another GNCC title by winning all but two races in the 90 Open 12-15 class. In addition to winning his class Brandon was awarded Top Youth ATV rider for 2014.

As far as training goes Brandon tries to get on the quad once or twice a week and heating healthy every day.

Eating healthy is key because Brandon is a Type 1 diabetic, he was nine when he was diagnosed. “It was definitely a life-changer for me, I had to eat healthy and get four shots a day, but I manage.”

One of the major effects of Type 1 diabetes is fatigue, obviously this is not ideal for a racer at the level Brandon strives to be at. “Fatigue is my weak point,” says Brandon “I suffer from it at most races.” In order to combat fatigue Brandon has come up with a system to finish races strong. “We do a pitstop in the middle of the race and take a GU packet and then a drink that GU makes, it’s not always perfect but it helps a ton,” says Brandon “it has changed my racing career.”

GNCC Top Youth Rider 2014

“It was definitely a life-changer for me, i had to eat healthy and get four shots a day, but i manage” Photo by Morgan Hill

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Brandon is determined to keep getting better and takes advantage when the top GNCC riders are down here each winter. At any given FTR race from January to March you can expect anywhere from 10 to 20 GNCC riders signed up in the Quad AA class. “Honestly when the pro guys come down that is when I have the most fun,” says Brandon “those guys are so consistent and hardly make

mistakes, that is why they are the best.”

When Brandon is not racing, he is working at the family business, Victory Golf Cart, five days a week. When not at work Brandon is spending time with his longtime girlfriend, Kilah Kirby, who also races FTR. “It’s awesome having a girlfriend that rides, we get to ride together, and she understands how the

racing life works.”

Brandon would like to thank his parents and his girlfriend for their continued support through everything. Also Victory Golf Cart, BNR Motorsports, GBC Tires, O’Neal Racing ODI Grips, Scott Goggles, Leatt, FMF Exhaust, IMS , Houser Racing and all his family and friends.

“Honestly when the pro guys come down that is when i have the most fun”

Brandon Frazier with family and friends at the Snake River HS in 2012

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Brandon Frazier leads GNCC XC1 Champ Walker Fowler around the first turn at the Big O Big Buck HS

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CATCHING UP: KORBIN DINKEL

Korbin Dinkel is one of the nicest kids in the pits. Korbin and his family have been at it for a long time, this will be Korbin’s eleventh year racing FTR. I decided to check in with the Sarasota native to see what he has been up to over the extended offseason.

Hey Korbin, how has your offseason been?

This summer has been a weird one, I didn’t really ride very much because everything was closed. We went to about every GNCC race that they had just to get some sort of riding in. Those GNCCs were a lot of fun and a lot of riding time to say the least. Other-

wise we stopped in a few other states to visit some family and hang out. It was hard to do things because everything was shut down.

What class are you racing this year?

I am racing Junior A. It will be a really fun battle with everybody in Junior A. What are your goals for the season?

My goals are to get a championship in Junior A, to stay on two wheels and not get injured. Also just to make it a good season.

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Who do you ride with and where do you normally ride?

I normally ride with Blake Yahraus, Jimmy Moore and Logan Crawford. Those are the three people I ride with the most and we usually go to 74 MX or Croom.

Who do you want to thank?

I would like to thank my Father and Dinkel Enterprises, TF Racing Suspension, Seat Concepts Jesse Ansley, Tucker Powersports, Answer Racing, HBD Motografx for keeping my bike looking good, Sinclair Logistics and everyone else that helps me out and cheers me on.

PIT DOG OF THE MONTH Zeus Owner: Laura Fong-Yee Age: 1.5 years-old Breed: German Shepherd with Dwarfism (genetic defect) First Race: CFTR Peace River 2019 Favorite Activity: Chasing everything with wheels and chasing the swiffer

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SADRA TRICK-R-TREAT WHEN: OCTOBER 31st

WHERE: SADRA HARE SCRAMBLE DETAILS: Please support the youth of FTR and bring candy to hand out Saturday night when the trick-r-treaters come to your pit area.

For safety reasons all “Candy Stations” need to be closer to the main walkway, visual to all instead of having people enter your personal camp area.

KNOCKING ON CAMPER DOORS IS NOT ALLOWED. Anyone passing out candy should place a pumpkin, some decorations or a sign to let the kids and parents know that they are a spot to get candy.

Masks must be worn and CDC guidelines followed.

Please keep pets safely away from all the kids and families.

More information will be available on the SADRA Facebook page as the event gets closer.

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FTR BY THE NUMBERS NEW MEMBERS

203

RETURNING MEMBERS

922

TOTAL MEMBERSHIP

1077

MAGAZINES MAILED IN 924 SEPTEMBER # OF BANQUET AWARDS

932

# OF MOOSE GIVEAWAYS

143

# OF PRE-ENTRY GIVEAWAYS

330

NCTB DDR OSDR SADRA PBTTR CFTR SCTB TCTR SUNRUNNERS APOLLO M/C BIG O BSTR WILL ST. LAURENT TOTAL SCHOLARSHIP DONATIONS

$250 $500 $750 $1,000 $250 $2,000 $500 $700 $1,000 $400 $250 $500 $50 $8,150

Gunner Williams pulling the holeshot at the TCTR Cupid’s Revenge HS

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747 OFFROAD PRO TIP with Hunter Neuwirth

LOG CROSSINGS:

Sometimes it can be intimidating if you are riding down a trail, turn a corner and BAM! There is a big log laying in your path. Here I’m going to break down the 5 key steps that well help you get over it!

Step 1 Vision - Always be scanning ahead as far as possible. The sooner you spot the obstacle, the more time you have to set up in the proper body position.

Step 2

Set Up - When Setting up for bigger logs it is important to approach the obstacle in a standing neutral position. Make sure you have the balls of your feet on your pegs at all times (this allows you to stay connected and have the most feel with your bike)

Front Wheel Placement - When you are about 3 feet from your obstacle slightly drag your front brake and pull your clutch in. You will feel the front-end settle, which is your signal to compress with your body. As you push down, drop your heels to put a bit of weight over the back wheel and give a quick blip of the throttle and release the front brake and clutch to pop up the front wheel. You want to try to hit about 3/4 of the way up the log. Hitting your front tire there is critical as this is what allows your rear tire to get over the log with ease.

Step 3

Step 4

Second Blip - As your front tire hits the log give another blip of the throttle. This second blip is what carries your momentum over the log.

Make sure to stay on the balls of your feet with your knees tight against the bike.

Step 5 Exit - At this point it becomes a natural transition over the log and you can keep looking ahead at what is coming up next.

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For training opportunities call or email Hunter Neuwirth at PAGE 27 (262) 325-3975 or hunterneuwirth@gmail.com

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September 26th & 27th, 2020 Questions - Call Elesa Berard 407-376-7115 Gate Fee: $20 POST ENTRY: Peewees $30 All others $60

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1.8 Mi

UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday Schedule 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM Signup and Tech Inspection Peewee Track Practice: 9:00 AM - 9:05 AM PW A & B 9:05 AM - 9:10 AM PW C 9:10 AM - 9:15 AM PW Quad 9:15 AM - 9:20 AM Super PW Quad Races: Race 1 9:25 AM - 9:50 AM PW A Race 2 9:55 AM - 10:15 AM PW B Race 3 10:10 AM - 10:35 AM PW C Race 4 10:40 AM - 11:10 AM Quad Super PW A Race 5 11:15 AM – 11:40 AM Quad Super PW B Race 6 11:45 AM - 12:05 PM Row 1 - Quad PW A Row 2 – Quad PW B Big Track Practice: 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Quad Jrs and Adults 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Mini, Jrs, and Adult Bikes Riders Meeting 12:00 PM Race 7 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Row 1 - Mini A Row 2 - Mini B Row 3 - 65 A Row 4 - Mini C, Mini Girls Row 5 - 65 B Row 6 - 65 C, 65 Girls Row 7 - Mini Beginners 1 Row 8 - Mini Beginners 2 Race 8 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Row 1 - Pre-Modern A Row 2 - Junior A Row 3 - Sportsman 2 Row 4 - Junior B Row 5 - Pre-Modern B Row 6 - Evolution, Pre-Modern Super Senior Row 7 - Junior C, Junior Girls Row 8 - Sportsman 1 Row 9 - Evolution Senior, Vintage Row 10 - Beginner Sunday Race Signup 3:30 - 5:30 PM Race 9 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM Row 1 - Quad AA Row 2 - Quad A Row 3 - Quad B Open Row 4 - Quad +30, Vet Quad Row 5 - Senior Quad, Super Senior Quad Row 6 - Quad Utility Open Row 7 - Women Quad, Master Quad Row 8 - Quad C Open Row 9 - Quad Junior Row 10 - Women Vet Quad, Silver Mast Quad

1.8 miles North of CR640 on US17.

US 17

ADULTS - $55

•Gate Coordinates: 27°50'45.6"N 81°49'28.4"W

PEEWEE - $22 FOOD VENDOR ON-SITE ALL WEEKEND DUMPSTERS ON-SITE PLEASE USE THEM!!

Spark Arrestors are required for all Competition machines, except Peewees. 4 stroke header wrap preferred 96db MAX sound limit for all Tether switches are required for all Quads YOU WILL BE INSPECTED: NO PASS, NO REFUND! FTR transponders are required for scoring and will be available at sign up for $5

Sunday Schedule 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM Signup and Tech 8:30 AM - 9:30AM Practice 10:00 AM - Riders Meeting Race 1 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Row 1 - Vet A, Senior A Row 2 - Super Senior A Row 3 - Master A, Silver Master A Row 4 - Vet B Row 5 - Senior B, Women A Row 6 - Super Senior B Row 7 - Golden Master A Row 8 - Master B Row 9 - Silver Master B, Women Vet Row 10 - Golden Master B, Class 66 Row 11 - Vet C Row 12 - Senior C Row 13 - Super Senior C Row 14 - Master C, Women B Race 2 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Row 1 - AA Row 2 - A Open Row 3 - A-250, A200 Row 4 - +30 Row 5 - B Open Row 6 - B-250 Row 7 - B-200 Row 8 - C Open Row 9 - C-250 Row 10 - C-200

AMA AND FTR MEMBERSHIP (1 DAY FTR MEMBERSHIP NOW AVAILABLE) REQUIRED - BOTH AVAILABLE AT SIGN UP!!!

Name Address FTR# Phone#

Class City Age AMA#

State Make M/C

Bike# Zip cc

AMR#

Riders are responsible for correct colors, numbers and letters. See rule book for specifics. Click Here for Rules.

Riders and guests are responsible for following all FTR rules. ARMBANDS TO BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. THIS IS A RELEASE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT - READ IT BEFORE SIGNING I HEREBY GIVE UP ALL MY RIGHTS TO SUE OR MAKE ANY CLAIM FOR DAMAGES DUE TO NEGLIGENCE OR ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER AGAINST THE PROMOTERS, SPONSORS AND ALL OTHER PERSONS, PARTICIPANTS OR ORGANIZATIONS CONDUCTING OR CONNECTED WITH THIS EVENT FOR INJURY TO PROPERTY OR PERSON I MAY SUFFER, INCLUDING CRIPPLING INJURY OR DEATH WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT AND WHILE UPON EVENT PREMISES. I KNOW THE RISKS OF DANGER TO MYSELF AND MY PROPERTY WHILE PREPARING FOR AND PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT AND WHILE UPON THE EVENT PREMISES AND, RELYING UPON MY OWN JUDGMENT AND ABILITY, ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS OF LOSS AND HEREBY AGREE TO REIMBURSE ALL COSTS TO THOSE PERSONS OR ORGANIZATIONS CONNECTED WITH THIS EVENT FOR DAMAGES INCURRED AS A RESULT OF MY NEGLIGENCE. THIS IS A RELEASE _________________________________________________________ SIGNATURE OF PARTICIPANT THIS IS A RELEASE _________________________________________________________ SIGNATURE OF PARENT (REQUIRED OF ALL PARTICIPANTS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE)

CFTR USE ONLY CFTR $_______ FTR $_______ AMA $_______TRAN $_______ T-SHIRT $______ TOTAL $________

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7:30 – 10:30

Pewee Track Peewee A&B Practice Peewee C Practice Peewee Quad Practice Super Peewee Quad Practice Race 1 Peewee A Race 2 Peewee B Race 3 Peewee C Race 4 Quad Super Peewee A Race 5 Quad Super Peewee B Race 6 Quad Peewee A/B Row 1 Quad Peewee A Row 2 Quad Peewee B

Big Track PRACTICE

Junior & Adult Quad Practice Mini, JR & Adult Bike Practice

9:00 - 9:05 9:05 – 9:10 9:10 – 9:15 9:15 – 9:20 9:25 – 9:50 9:55 – 10:15 10:20 – 10:35 10:40 – 11:15 11:15 – 11:40 11:45 – 12:05

9:30 – 10:00 10:00 – 10:30

Riders Meeting (Starting Line)

12:00 noon

Race 7 Row 1 Row 2 Row 3 Row 4 Row 5 Row 6 Row 7 Row 8

12:15 – 1:45

Race 8 Row 1 Row 2 Row 3 Row 4 Row 5 Row 6 Row 7 Row 8 Row 9 Row 10

$20.00 $50.00 $5.00

Gate Fee

Saturday Schedule

Signup & Tech Inspection

Entry Fees:

Peewees’ All Others Transponder

Mini A Mini B 65A Mini C, Mini Girls 65B 65C, 65 Girls Mini Beginners 1 Mini Beginners 2 Pre – Modern A Junior A, Sportsman – 2 Evolution A Junior B Evolution Senior A Evolution B, Pre – Modern B Junior C, Junior Girls Sportsman – 1 Vintage, Evolution Senior B Beginner

Sunday Sign Up & Tech

3:30 – 5:30

Race 9 Row 1 Row 2 Row 3 Row 4 Row 5 Row 6 Row 7 Row 8 Row 9 Row 10

3:45 – 5:15

Quad AA Quad A Quad B Open Quad +30, Vet Quad Senior Quad, Super Senior Quad Quad Utility Open Women Quad, Master Quad Quad C, Open Quad Junior Women Vet Quad, Silver Masters

Address: 440 CR 310 29.543267, -81.804199

Spark Arrestors are REQUIRED for all Competition machines, EXCEPT Peewees.

4 Stroke Header wrap preferred.

96db MAX sound limit form all.

Tether switches are required for all Quads.

FTR Transponders are REQUIRED for scoring and will be available at sign up for $5.00

DUE TO COVID-19 ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS ARE IN EFFECT:

Sunday Schedule

**MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCE! 2:00 – 3:30

$20.00

Gate Opens Noon on Friday Gates Close at midnight!

PLEASE USE PRE-ENTRY

http://www.floridatrailriders.org /member-info/event-pre-entrysystem.php

4:00 – 5:00 7:30 – 9:30

Practice

8:30 – 9:30

Riders Meeting (At Starting Line)

**FACE MASK ARE RECOMMENDED WHEN SOCIAL DISTANCE CAN NOT BE MAINTAINED!

PRE-ENTRY AVAILABLE AT:

Signup & Tech Inspection (Saturday) Signup & Tech Inspection (Sunday)

Questions: Call: Gary Wyatt – 386-684-2698 Cell 386-227-4302

Race 1 Row 1 Row 2 Row 3 Row 4 Row 5 Row 6 Row 7 Row 8 Row 9 Row 10 Row 11 Row 12 Row 13 Row 14

Vet A, Senior A Super Senior A Master A, Silver Master A Vet B Senior B, Women A Super Senior B, Golden Master A Master B Silver Master B, Women Vet Vet C Senior C Super Senior C Golden Master B, Class 66 Master C, Women B

Race 2 Row 1 Row 2 Row 3 Row 4 Row 5 Row 6 Row 7 Row 8 Row 9 Row 10

AA A Open A 250, A 200 +30 B Open B 250 B 200 C Open C 250 C 200

10:00 10:30 – 12:30

1:00 – 3:00

Oct. 17-18, 2020

AMA #

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2020 - 2021 EVENT SCHEDULE

September 9/5 Enduro #1 GERA Little Brown Jug Buffalo, SC 9/26-27 HS #1 CFTR Bartow, FL October POSTPONED Enduro #2 SCTB Croom Enduro Croom, FL 10/17-18 HS #2 Azalea City M/C Palatka, FL 10/31-11/1 HS #3 SADRA Homeland, FL November 11/1 11/8 11/14-15 11/21-22

Enduro #3 Enduro #4 HS #4 HS #5

Perry Mountin Enduro Big Scrub Enduro Daytona Dirt Riders Big Scrub Trail Riders

Maplesville, AL Tavares, FL Ormond Beach, FL Tavares, FL

December 12/4-5

HS #6

Old School Dirt Riders

Punta Gorda, FL

January 1/2-3 HS#7 Sun Coast Trail Blazers Brooksville, FL 1/16-17 HS #8 PBT&TR Okeechobee, FL 1/24 Enduro #5 River City Enduro TBD February 2/6-7 HS #9 TCTR Indiantown, FL 2/20/21 HS #10 Big O Trail Riders Indiantown, FL 2/28 Enduro #6 CFTR Richloam Enduro Richloam, FL March 3/11 Enduro #7 DDR Alligator Enduro Ormond Beach, FL 3/20-21 HS #11 NCTB Dade City, FL April 4/2-3 HS #12 Apollo M/C TBD 4/16-17 HS #13 River CIty Dirt Riders TBD

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