FL/SM 1st event schedule!

[wolfe43]

2009 Florida Supermoto Series Race Schedule
TIME EVENT
7:00 Gates open ($15 gate entry fee everyone must sign in for this)
7:15-9:30 AM Registration & Tech inspections open(prepare your bike for this to make this go smooth go to the website for required equipment and minimum bike requirements) Have your Helmet and rider equipment for tech inspection
8:15 Mandatory Riders Meeting (beginners and New riders class seminar immediately after riders meeting)
9:00 Track opens for practice sessions 4 groups- kids minis, minis, Odd # SM and even # SM
10:00 Heat 1 racing order 6-8 laps (Depending on time)
(if there is any low class participation we will combine the races and score separately)
1 Mini moto 65
2 450 SM
3 beginner
4 Mini moto Jr
5 unlimited
6 Mini moto 85
7 250/DRZ SM
8 Vet +35
9 Sportsman
10 Open Pro 10 laps

12:30 Lunch break 30 minutes (the timing on lunch may vary)

1:00 Heat 2 racing order 6-8 laps (Depending on time)
1 Mini moto 65
2 450 SM
3 beginner
4 Mini moto Jr
5 unlimited
6 Mini moto 85
7 250/DRZ SM
8 Vet +35
9 Sportsman
10 Open Pro 10 laps

3:30 15 minute staff break
3:45 Main racing order 8-12 laps (Depending on time)
1 Mini moto 65
2 450 SM
3 beginner
4 Mini moto Jr
5 unlimited
6 Mini moto 85
7 250/DRZ SM
8 Vet +35
9 Sportsman
10 Open Pro 12-15 laps (Depending on time)
6:00 Awards presentations
(We may move the Open Pro time to earlier)
All times are subject to change.

Larry

[Chase]

Best of luck and have a great time Larry!

[wolfe43]

Best of luck and have a great time Larry!

sounds like you ain't coming out this year!

[Chase]

Can't make this one Larry. Bummer too...bike is totally ready.

I've raced Starke many times. Did a NASMOTO event there back in 2006. People like to crash coming off that first double as you enter the dirt section on the backside. I might suggest to have a cornerworker there as you can't see when you hit that double if someone is laying in the landing zone.

I'm doing my best to plan for the year, and keep a budget ready. So hopefully I'll be able to hook up with ya'll soon!

[Flotardo]

Larry,

Any idea on # of pre-registered riders yet? Also, do you know if anyone will be out with tire changing equipment? Some races I attended on West Coast had local motorcycle companies staffing a small area with tire changing equipment. Just curious.

[yamadog222]

If no ones there, I can bring my tire irons for ya to use.

[superbikemike1]

I will have spoons, bead breaker and air compressor. Your more than welcome to them!!

[Flotardo]

I will have spoons, bead breaker and air compressor. Your more than welcome to them!!

Awesome. Good to go on the tire irons....it was breaking bead I was worried about since I'm running tubeless tires. Appreciate the help and looking forward to the event.

[superbikemike1]

Just look for the 2 guys from NY(Mike and Chris) and the short Canadian(Donovan).

[wolfe43]

I will have spoons, bead breaker and air compressor. Your more than welcome to them!!

Awesome. Good to go on the tire irons....it was breaking bead I was worried about since I'm running tubeless tires. Appreciate the help and looking forward to the event.

We were talking to the tire supplier from the Jennings track to come over...

...however he is a Michlien man and you know...(IVOR)
t::ran

Just look for the 2 guys from NY(Mike and Chris) and the short Canadian(Donovan).

you guys havent left yet? isinit 90 hour drive from up there? you guys better get a move on it.
Call me when you guys get in the area!
Larry

[superbikemike1]

If it was up to me....we would be there now. About 25 degrees today.....15 with the wind chill. I can't wait to get the fuck out of this cold!!!!!!!!!!! It's been a long winter, I'm definatley not in riding shape but can't wait.

[Jekyll]

You guys are gonna have a blast! The track is in great shape and the dirt section is looking good too.....the triple looks huge!

[yamadog222]

You guys are gonna have a blast! The track is in great shape and the dirt section is looking good too.....the triple looks huge!

The double/triple on the front side?? If so I hope they haven't gotten any bigger!!! Those things, scares us roadracers to death

[wolfe43]

The double/triple on the front side?? If so I hope they haven't gotten any bigger!!! Those things, scares us roadracers to death

The triple (Three singles for me) is there so we can see how it is done by the PROs.

[superbikemike1]

Guess I better not forget my insurance card. Can't wait to rip some laps.

[DaviMac424]

That triple is stupid big and unforgiving. The owner of the local MX track that I grew up riding at wouldn't even consider putting something like that on his track. Sure, there were singles leading into big tabletops that the fast guys would get 100+ feet out of, but there was a margin of error allowed. I shall bow down to anyone who hits it on slicks

[Flotardo]

That triple is stupid big and unforgiving. The owner of the local MX track that I grew up riding at wouldn't even consider putting something like that on his track. Sure, there were singles leading into big tabletops that the fast guys would get 100+ feet out of, but there was a margin of error allowed. I shall bow down to anyone who hits it on slicks

Like what do you mean by stupid big? What's the gap between them? Is there a berm you can launch off in the corner?

[yamadog222]

The triple (Three singles for me) is there so we can see how it is done by the PROs.

I feel ok about every jump out there, but that triple scares the shit outta me It'll be 3 singles for me as well

Like what do you mean by stupid big? What's the gap between them? Is there a berm you can launch off in the corner?

Last time i rode there it was a flat suger sand right hander run too them. I can't remember the distance of them, but id sat they are at least 4-5 ft tall & steep. The clay added will be HUGE, in the run too them, for those with BALLS OF STEEL.

[DaviMac424]

Like what do you mean by stupid big? What's the gap between them? Is there a berm you can launch off in the corner?

My definition of stupid big is relative. I'd estimate the gap at only 35-45ft, but the first single is a pretty short kicker and all three jumps are steep and short. The landing seems like you'd have to put both wheels on the ground at the same time in the perfect position because it's also pretty short and steep. All of this being said, I have very little SM dirt experience (only dirt bikes) so I'm probably overstating it. It looks like the kind of thing I would have followed someone over on my dirtbike and hoped for the best. I'm sure some of you guys will laugh at it, but from my eyes, its just plain scary. I'd like to try to double in and single out, but I really don't plan on trying to make the whole thing. BTW, there's plenty of run up to it IMO. Speed won't be the factor, rather technique and SM jumping experience .

[MXCat]

If I remember correctly, it's a 90 foot triple, which is okay for MX. There is a berm, but it's a long way from the first jump. The last time I rode there, it was sandy all the way from the berm to the jumps. (Imagine that, sandy in Florida!) Only the pros were jumping it and only half of them. I'll dig around because I'm pretty sure I've got a picture of Henry clearing it.

[DaviMac424]

If I remember correctly, it's a 90 foot triple. I'll dig around because I'm pretty sure I've got a picture of Henry clearing it.

I probably need to get my eyes checked because I don't remember it being nearly that big. I wouldn't be surprised if I'm way off. That would be awesome if you found that picture because after all, a picture is worth 1000 words. Looking forward to meeting ya Friday, and glad you could make it

[reciprocity]

Enter expendable canadian test pilot.

I'll make sure this goofy triple is safe for everyone.


If I don't make it, feed me to a Gator, my wife will be rich.

Davimac, you can move in and mow the lawn, she likes college boys!