Florida Trail Riders - September 2023

VOL. 39

LBJ ENDURO SCORES FTR CROSSWORD & MORE

HUNTER HART Photo by Tyler Miller SEPTEMBER 2023

1

Established 1971

FLORIDA TRAIL RIDERS

SEPTEMBER 2023

3

FEATURES WHO TO CONTACT 7 PREZ SAYS 8 CHAPLAIN’s CORNER 10 WHAT’S NEW? 12 MotoPT: IMPROVE YOUR MOVE 14

BY THE NUMBERS 16 LBJ REVIEW 22 THROWBACK: 2011 CFTR HARE SCRAMBLE 24 EVENT SCHEDULE 29

Established 1971

FLORIDA TRAIL RIDERS

Photos by Jamey Perdue

SEPTEMBER 2023

5

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

Established 1971

FLORIDA TRAIL RIDERS

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

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

SEPTEMBER 2023

7

PREZ SAYS Words: Randy Faul

and after the banquet, FTR is blessed to have all of you and we can’t thank you enough.

Before we get started here, I Also, a big Thank You to would like to take a few minMoose Racing, FMF, Engine utes to touch on our biggest Ice, Seat Concepts and HBD event of the year, our annual banquet. Preparations, planGraphics for your continued support. Scott Dawson and ning and putting those plans crew at Eastcoast Screenprintinto action takes on a huge ing knocked it out of the park undertaking as each season once again with the awesome there is a time frame that has to be met with no exceptions. awards , along with Central This year was no exception but Florida Powersports, TFracing and the Batchie family for thankfully FTR had our one and only Darlene Riggs at the adding to the special night for our members. Special Thanks helm and with her group of ladies behind the scene, it was to Randy Hawkins and Zach another stellar event. So, a Big Osborne for helping out with the awards presentation along Thank You to all of you that with some of our own memvolunteered and helped with all that goes on before, during bers gracing the stage while Another Awesome Event

Established 1971

FLORIDA TRAIL RIDERS

acknowledging our winners with some awesome interviews, Thanks guys.

As the start of the season is just weeks away with two enduros coming up pretty fast, we also might see a few more additions to our schedule as a couple clubs have made some inquiries with new properties. Stay tuned and watch the schedule as they get the go ahead, we will add those additional events as they are confirmed.

Thanks for listening Randy Faul

SEPTEMBER 2023

9

CHAPLAIN’s CORNER Words: Jim Edleston

To do that, you need a Plan.

Practice, exercise, mental focus are all required to help you complete your purpose.

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 The 2023-2024 season is underway!!! Over the summer, many you (I hope) started preparing, physically, mentally and mechanically.

First, you identify your Purpose. Your goal is to be the best you can be and, with that, win races!

Established 1971

Finally, you need a Program.

An organized schedule, blocking off a daily/weekly timeframe for riding. Daily exercise to include running (to build stamina), weightlifting (to build strength) and meditation (visualizing the victory) are all necessary to succeed.

Jesus also followed this pattern.

He has Purpose. In Luke 19:10, Jesus said of Himself, “For the Son of man came to seek and to save that which was lost”. As the Son of God, He knew His purpose from the beginning.

him, and he will be raised on the third day.” Jesus predicted and announced His plan and followed it. By believing in Him, He will “save that which is lost”… That means you and me.

Finally, Jesus has a program.

The most famous of all verses in the Bible shows it clearly.

John 3:16; “This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and everlasting life.”

Jesus loves you so much and He is waiting to show you that love. Just call His Name and He will be there!!!!

Jesus also has a Plan. Matthew Blessings on and off the road, 17:23, “The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill Jim and Betty Edleston CMA

FLORIDA TRAIL RIDERS

Photos by Jamey Perdue

SEPTEMBER 2023

11

WHAT’S NEW? *NEW RACE ON THE SCHEDULE* Some good news coming from the Big Scrub Trail Riders club as they have found some land to hold an enduro on this year. The event will take place on December 3rd in Lake Butler, Florida.

This will bring the enduro series to eight races total. Rumor has it this could be a potential Hare Scramble property in the future, but for this year it will be enduro only. This is great news as new property is getting very hard to find.

HARE SCRAMBLE COMMITTEE ACEEPTING NOMINATIONS via Kyle McAfee

The Hare Scramble Committee is accepting nominations for all positions.

Nominations and appointments/voting will be at the first HS committee meeting at HS#1, CFTR, in Bartow. The positions up for nomination and their current holders are as follows.

Chairman-Randy Rash AA/A displacement classes-Ryan McCarthy B/C displacement classes-Roy Culbertson Specialty A and B classes-Paul Lucas Specialty C classes and Women’s classes-Holly Langford Saturday classes-Kurt Lucas Quad classes-Pete Rose HS Referee-Jeff Hazeltine If you or someone you know are interested in running for one of these positions please make sure you are in attendance at the HS committee meeting in Bartow. Please do not nominate an individual unless you are sure they are interested in fulfilling its duties. Yes, you can nominate yourself.

Established 1971

FLORIDA TRAIL RIDERS

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.

SEPTEMBER 2023

13

MotoPT: IMPROVE YOUR MOVE Words: Matt Daugherty

Length Testing and Stretching Your Lats?

Hello FTR Family, We are quickly approaching our first FTR Hare scramble hosted

by CFTR! I am excited to see you all there. This month I wanted to carry the shoulder theme a little further by covering another commonly overlooked source of pain and or riding impairment at the posterior back and shoulder. This month we are going to discuss the latissimus dorsi (lats) and how it may affect your riding.

The lats are large fan shaped muscles that originate on your spine, ribs, and thoracolumbar fascia and attach all the way up to the base of your humerus (upper arm bone) in the front of your shoulder.1 This muscle is sometimes called the swimmers muscle and has been studied for its impact on the kinematics of high level overhead athletes such as baseball players, swimmers, and rowers.2–4 The action of this muscle is to extend your shoulder joint and rotate your arm internally and also return your arm to your body (adduction). The lats are one of the main muscles that help you hold on to the handlebars and keep your body in place while you are attacking rough terrain in

Established 1971

the correct standing position. Additionally, your lats are an extremely important accessory muscle for respiration.

If the lats are tight it limits shoulder elevation, which you need while you are in standing attack position rowing the handlebars.3 Tight lats can also cause your shoulder blades to move abnormally which will change the load to other weaker muscles around your shoulder blade. If you ride and after a long section of sand whoops or towards the end of the race you start to feel tired or cramping just behind your arm pit or across the back and side of your ribs it could be your lats causing these symptoms.

Here is the test to see if your lats are tight. Lye on the floor flat on your back with your legs straight. Next, keep your elbows straight and raise your arms all the way up and over your head and see if your elbows can touch the floor (see photo 1).

Photo 1 Reference: https://sport. onehowto.com/article/how-tostretch-your-abs-after-a-workout-12083.html Hopefully those arms are lying on

FLORIDA TRAIL RIDERS

the floor, but your elbows are still straight. Next, flex your hips and knees to slide the soles of your feet up until they are close to your glutes (see photo 2). Make sure your back is flat on the floor and you are not arching like the guy in photo 2.

Photo 2 Reference: https://flabfix.com/ how-to-do-lying-overhead-reach-exercise-properly/ If your arms never touched the floor or only touch the floor when your legs are straight you have tight lats. Here are some suggestions on how to stretch your lats. If you are familiar with yoga, a child’s pose with your arms stretched out in front of you is a great lat stretch, especially if you externally rotate your arms so your palms are facing the ceiling sit your hips away from your arm. A more aggressive stretch is hanging from a pullup bar. Somewhere in the middle is a standing lats stretch where you grab the doorway with one arm, thumbs up. Then you sit back and pull your hips away and to the opposite side while rounding your back.

Why is all this so important? Because if you have tight lats it can

make it difficult to breathe, especially when you are in the correct standing riding position on rough terrain.

Imagine what it would feel like to be in the attack standing position, railing a set of whoops, your lats are fully engaged to help you row the handlebars, but you can still take a full breath as necessary. It can be a gamechanger for some riders.

Before acting on any information in this article, I highly recommend 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, 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. Dr. Matthew Daugherty PT, DPT, OTR/L, MOT, DBA Associate Professor Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clini-

cal Specialist Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Manual Therapy Certified Dry Needling Certified References: 1.

Laudner KG, Williams JG. The relationship between latissimus dorsi stiffness and altered scapular kinematics among asymptomatic collegiate swimmers.

Phys Ther Sport. 2013;14(1):50-53. doi:10.1016/j.ptsp.2012.02.007

3.

Singh A, Patel M, Sharma M. Influence of Muscle Activation of Posterior Oblique Sling in Different Hip Positions among Three Different Shoulder Movements in Overhead Athletes: An Observational Study. Adv Rehabil. 2023;37(2):2127. doi:10.5114/areh.2023.128014 4.

Nagda SH, Cohen SB, Noonan TJ, Raasch WG, Ciccotti MG, Yocum LA. Management and outcomes of latissimus dorsi and teres major injuries in professional baseball pitchers. Am J Sports Med. 2011;39(10):2181-2186. doi:10.1177/0363546511422219

2.

Sharma S, Ghrouz AK, Hussain ME, Sharma S, Aldabbas M, Ansari S. Progressive Resistance Exercises plus Manual Therapy Is Effective in Improving Isometric Strength in Overhead Athletes with Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Biomed Res Int. 2021;2021:1-13. doi:10.1155/2021/9945775

SEPTEMBER 2023

15

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.

FTR HARE SCRAMBLE CHAMPIONS BY CITY

Established 1971

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

FLORIDA TRAIL RIDERS

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-

Central Florida

22

Treasure Coast

17

South Florida

10

Southwest Florida

10

Tampa Bay

8

Heartland

3

Northeast Florida

2

North Central

1

Nature Coast

1

Out-of-State

1

Panhandle

0

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

FTR HARE SCRAMBLE CHAMPIONS BY BIKE BRAND KTM

29

Yamaha

19

Honda

8

Kawasaki

6

GasGas

5

DRR

3

Husqvarna

3

CanAm

1

Suzuki

1

SEPTEMBER 2023

17

RIDER: KEVIN CSANADI PHOTO: TYLER MILLER

Established 1971

FLORIDA TRAIL RIDERS

SEPTEMBER 2023

19

Photo by Jamey Perdue

Home of SADRA Established 1971

FLORIDA TRAIL RIDERS

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!

SEPTEMBER 2023

21

Little Brown Jug Enduro Review Words: Kurt Lucas To me there is no better way to kick off the FTR race season than the Little Brown Jug Enduro. Located in Union, South Carolina (about an hour south of Greenville) this event provides a nice change of scenery for us Floridians. The ground is hard, the dirt is slick and well for this year the weather was cooler. I will say it is always tough at the beginning of the race with the terrain being very different than the typical Florida sand.

By the end of the race, you get used to the orange clay and really start to enjoy the trail.

Test 1: Test 1 was a nice short 5.5 miles long. Which was enough time for the dreaded arm pump to settle in. I really enjoyed Test 1; it was smooth with nothing too tight. In my opinion it was the best possible test to start a long enduro with. After the test the transfer took you on what felt like a 5-mile ride through the back county roads this part of the country had to offer. I would be lying if I said I never thought I was lost and missed some arrows though.

Test 2: Test 2 was the longest test of the day, being just over 13 miles.

Quite a change from the previous

Established 1971

test. Test 2 had a little bit of everything from tight switchbacks, jeep roads, technical hills and fast and flowing trails. I struggled a lot in Test 2 mainly from a vision standpoint.

There was some dust that lingered, combined with the sunlight popping through the trees and I had a hard time seeing the trail. Luckily as the sun continued to rise the vision issues went away.

previous tests, which is always a good feeling.

After Test 2 the riders headed back to the parking area for a “lunch break”.

It is always hard for me to eat at this point as the adrenaline is flowing and I know if I eat too much, I will be very sluggish for the last few tests. So, I tried to eat what I could, chugged some pickle juice and drank water before heading back out for Test 3.

Test 5: 12 miles of hell. That is what I would rename Test 5. I’ve done this event 3 times now and every year I dread this test. First off, it is the last test of the day, so everyone is beat. If that isn’t bad enough it is so tight you must slow to almost a stop and put one side of the handlebars through the trees, then the other. It feels never ending, as the test nears the end, they run you next to a road which is the biggest tease in the world! I will say there is no better feeling than seeing the checkered flag after this one.

Test 3: Test 3 was another long one just short of 12 miles. This test was probably my favorite, it started off right in the parking area and took you through a motocross section with some jumps and fun corners.

After that you ripped through some fields and then into some of the most flowy wood sections on the property. I felt good through here and was catching riders I hadn’t seen in the

FLORIDA TRAIL RIDERS

Test 4: Test 4 was the shortest test of the day at 5.1 miles long, it was also the fastest test. It was over so quickly I couldn’t believe it, I thought for sure it was a mistake. I hadn’t realized it at the time, but they were just sparing us for what was to come in Test 5.

Huge thanks to the Greenville Enduro Riders Association for putting on a fantastic event! If you have never done the Little Brown Jug Enduro I highly recommend this event!

LBJ Top 30 Overall

SEPTEMBER 2023

23

THROWBACK: 2011 CFTR HARE SCRAMBLE Photos: Glenn Gardner

Established 1971

FLORIDA TRAIL RIDERS

Puzzle by Bill Toreki

ACROSS 5. Shelby’s Thing 6. Silicon Dioxide Particulate Matter 12. Where the Deer and Antelope Play 16. Bovine Course Obstacle 17. Long Row at 12:15 18. K9 Revenger 21. Caution 22. Greater Than Boy 25. Whiskey 26. Lack of Water 27. Gatorback and others 30. Before 2003 35. Mougals

36. White Plates 38. Where Serpants Swim 41. Charlie Hustle 42. Junior Champ DOWN 1. River City 2. White Plates 3. Shirt 4. $20 7. Bike-only Path 8. Watermelons 9. What Larry Sells 10. BJ’s Job 11. Quick Start 13. Antique

SEPTEMBER 2023

14. Junior Champ 15. Quad King 20. White Plates 23. Things to Follow 24. Azalea City 28. Chain 29. Junior Champ 31. Hard 32. Junior Champ 33. Sight Lap 34. Pierce Guy 37. Calvin’s Nickname 38. R.I.P. this Group 39. Usually 3-5 40. Exit 301 Riding Place

25

Florida Trail Riders presents the

2023–2024 AMA Florida Hare Scramble State Championship Series

• ARMBANDS MUST BE WORN BY ALL PARTICIPANTS AND SPECTATORS AT ALL TIMES. • NO GROUND FIRES. • ALL DOGS MUST BE ON LEASHES. • 96 db MAX sound limit.

• Tether switches required for all Quads.

• FTR transponders are required for scoring.

They are available at signup.

• NO PIT RIDING • Riders are responsible for correct colors. numbers. and letters — see Hare Scrambles Section of the FTR rulebook.

Riders and Guests are responsible for following all FTR rules.

SATURDAY  Bikes Riders Meeting 12:00p  Signup 7:30a–10:30a  Race 8 12:15p–1:45p  Pee Wee Track Practice: Row 1 Mini A 9:00a-9:05a Pee Wee A & B Row 2 Mini B 9:05a–9:10a Pee Wee C & Beginner Row 3 65A 9:10a–9:15a Quad Super Pee Wee A & B Row 4 Mini C & Mini Girls 9:15a–9:20a Quad Pee Wee A & B Row 5 65B  Pee Wee Races Row 6 65C, 65 Girls  Race 1 9:25a–9:40a Row 7 Mini Beginner 1 Pee Wee Beginner Row 8 Mini Beginner 2  Race 2 9:45a–10:00a  Race 9 2:00p–3:30p Pee Wee C Row 1 Pre-Modern A  Race 3 10:05a–10:30a Row 2 Junior A Pee Wee A & B Row 3 Junior B  Race 4 10:40a–11:00a Row 4 Pre-Modern B Quad Pee Wee B Row 5 Evo, Pre-Modern,  Race 5 11:05a–11:25a Super Senior Quad Pee Wee A Row 6 Junior C & Junior Girls  Race 6 11:30a–11:55p Row 7 Evo Senior & Vintage Quad Super Pee Wee B Row 8 Beginners  Race 7 12:00p–12:30p  Sunday Race Signup 3:30–5:30p Quad Super Pee Wee A  Race 10 3:45p–5:15p  Big Track Practice: Row 1 Quad AA 9:00a–9:30a Quads Row 2 Quad A Row 3 Quad B Open 10:00a–10:30a Bikes ►►

Row 13 Super Senior C Row 14 Master C, Women B  Race 2 1:00p–3:30p Row 1 AA Row 2 A Open Row 3 A 250 & A 200 Row 4 Vet A & Plus 30 Row 5 B Open Row 6 B 250 Row 7 B 200 & Vet B Row 8 C Open Row 9 C 250 Row 10 C 200 & Vet C

Row 4 Quad Plus 30 & Quad Veteran Row 5 Quad Senior & Super Senior Row 6 Quad Utility Open Row 7 Quad Women & Quad Master Row 8 Quad C Open Row 9 Quad Junior Row 10 Quad Women Master, Quad Women Vet, Quad Golden Master, Quad Silver Master SUNDAY  Signup 7:30a–9:30a  Practice 8:30a–9:30a  Riders Meeting 10:15a  Race 1 10:30a–12:30p Row 1 Senior A Row 2 Super Senior A Row 3 Master A Row 4 Silver Master A 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 Row 10 Elite Master A/B, Legends Row 11 Golden Master B Row 12 Senior C, Women Vet

Pre-entry available at floridatrailriders.org.

Pertinent info is specified in FTR rulebook at floridatrailriders.org: Rider and new class-pgs 14–16 Row and Start Time-pgs 29–31 Number Plate-pgs 35–36, 42–43

FTR, AMA and AMR (Annual Minor Release) Numbers Required — Available At Signup Name

Class

Address

Age

City

Phone#

Emergency Contact

FTR#

Bike#

AMA#

AMA Exp

State

Zip

Emergency Phone # Make of M/C AMR#

cc Email

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 AND 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) CLUB USE ONLY

CLUB $

MEMB $

TRANS $

AMA$

23-24 v1.5

Established 1971

FLORIDA TRAIL RIDERS

T-SHIRTS $

TOTAL $

Florida Trail Riders Hare Scramble Race

Follow us on Facebook at SADRA Sarasota Area Dirt Riders Association @SadraSarasotaAreaDirtRidersAssociation

October 28th and 29th, 2023 Gates are open Friday 4 pm to Midnight Saturday 6 am to Midnight Sunday 6 am to Noon Pre enter at MOTOTALLY GPS: N27.877653 W81.777676

Please bring candy to pass out Saturday night for the youth of FTR. Please place some kind of decoration near your candy table to let the kids know to stop by. For the safety of the kids, Make sure all pets are locked up and secure.

Visit the FTR website for the Official Flyer.

Stop at the SADRA trailer and check the list. PW riders included.

National First Responders Day is Saturday 10-28-2023.

Show your appreciation to the volunteer Florida Trail Riders Safety Team. Stop by the SADRA sign up trailer and drop off a card(s), gift cards for Donny and his team.

SADRA will match all your donations.

Thank you for supporting the FTR safety CREW.

Hap’s Cycle Sales The Home of SADRA Sarasota, Florida

Check out the Official Rule Book on the FTR Website.

All rules including the updated PIT RULES WILL BE ENFORCED. Misbehavior will result SEPTEMBER 2023with vacating the property with no refunds.

27

Established 1971

FLORIDA TRAIL RIDERS

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

12-03-2023

Enduro #5

Big Scrub Enduro

Lake Butler, 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 #6 Straight Arrow Enduro

Ormond Beach, FL Richloam, FL

3-7-2024 Enduro #7 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 #8 Cherokee Enduro Greensboro, GA

SEPTEMBER 2023

29

Established 1971

FLORIDA TRAIL RIDERS

SEPTEMBER 2023

31

Established 1971

FLORIDA TRAIL RIDERS