Yes you can. You should check the registration thread or just call me at 301-481-9245.
1st VA Race August 16th
I am happy to announce that negotiations are complete and we will be having Northern Virginia's inaugural SM race on Saturday August 16th. The event will be held at Colonial Beach Dragway-
www.cbdragway.com
The entry into the track is $20 for racers and $10 for spectators. This will be followed up with events in September (either the 6th or 27th) and another on October 25th. If we desire to run he will let us run in November & December also.
There will be other tracks that I have been speaking with present to see if this is something they would be interested in bringing to their facilities. Hopefully we get good enough turnout to warrant other venues.
Colonial Beach Dragway is also going to work with me on getting a jump or 2 in place before the event. These jumps will be nothing spectacular, just a simple bump on the ground. If things go well at the 3 events we will be discussing a better dirt section over the off season.
As I mentioned in the previous thread the track will be rudimentary, a parking lot track delineated by cones / hay bales and a simple dirt section. Since this is not being hosted by a sanctioning organization we will have to work the corners ourselves when we are not riding. The track is flat enough and tight enough that we can see the entire thing at once so safety should not be a factor. I will not be riding so I will be available at all times to make sure everything is safe and going smoothly.
Tech requirements are the normal- No anti-freeze, catch cans for crank case & carb, safety wire oil drain, fill & filters.
Gear is also the normal- leather is preferred, SM specific gear is good and MX gear will be accepted. Back protectors are STRONGLY recommended.
Classes are AM & EX. If you have prior race experience of 1 year or more of any kind (MX, FT, RR, SX, SM, Hare Scrambles, etc.) you will probably be in the EX class. If you are a total n00b you should be OK in the AM. I will move people if I think they need to go up or down, or if they request to go down. AM & EX will be divided into 250 (which will include DRZ 400) and open. If enough mini's show up we will give them their own races. Sportsman will run with their respective size classes unless we get enough for their own division.
This is a starting point and if something needs to change I will do so. Any discrepancies / problems will be resolved by the event coordinator. The event coordinators decision is final on the day of the event. If things need to be changed we can discuss it before the next event. If you are unhappy with the event feel free to let me know and I will try to rectify it prior to the next event. If you are unhappy with the event do not post it all over the 'net or it will damage any hope of getting SM racing in the DC area.
If you love the event and think it was the best thing since sex don't tell me, tell all your friends, relatives, strangers, etc. and get them to come to the next one.
So who all is in?
p.s.
If this works out and we get a better dirt section next year we can then start sweet talking ESMRA into bringing at least one race to this venue next season so we don't have to drive 6+ hours to every race.
www.cbdragway.com
The entry into the track is $20 for racers and $10 for spectators. This will be followed up with events in September (either the 6th or 27th) and another on October 25th. If we desire to run he will let us run in November & December also.
There will be other tracks that I have been speaking with present to see if this is something they would be interested in bringing to their facilities. Hopefully we get good enough turnout to warrant other venues.
Colonial Beach Dragway is also going to work with me on getting a jump or 2 in place before the event. These jumps will be nothing spectacular, just a simple bump on the ground. If things go well at the 3 events we will be discussing a better dirt section over the off season.
As I mentioned in the previous thread the track will be rudimentary, a parking lot track delineated by cones / hay bales and a simple dirt section. Since this is not being hosted by a sanctioning organization we will have to work the corners ourselves when we are not riding. The track is flat enough and tight enough that we can see the entire thing at once so safety should not be a factor. I will not be riding so I will be available at all times to make sure everything is safe and going smoothly.
Tech requirements are the normal- No anti-freeze, catch cans for crank case & carb, safety wire oil drain, fill & filters.
Gear is also the normal- leather is preferred, SM specific gear is good and MX gear will be accepted. Back protectors are STRONGLY recommended.
Classes are AM & EX. If you have prior race experience of 1 year or more of any kind (MX, FT, RR, SX, SM, Hare Scrambles, etc.) you will probably be in the EX class. If you are a total n00b you should be OK in the AM. I will move people if I think they need to go up or down, or if they request to go down. AM & EX will be divided into 250 (which will include DRZ 400) and open. If enough mini's show up we will give them their own races. Sportsman will run with their respective size classes unless we get enough for their own division.
This is a starting point and if something needs to change I will do so. Any discrepancies / problems will be resolved by the event coordinator. The event coordinators decision is final on the day of the event. If things need to be changed we can discuss it before the next event. If you are unhappy with the event feel free to let me know and I will try to rectify it prior to the next event. If you are unhappy with the event do not post it all over the 'net or it will damage any hope of getting SM racing in the DC area.
If you love the event and think it was the best thing since sex don't tell me, tell all your friends, relatives, strangers, etc. and get them to come to the next one.
So who all is in?
p.s.
If this works out and we get a better dirt section next year we can then start sweet talking ESMRA into bringing at least one race to this venue next season so we don't have to drive 6+ hours to every race.
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Any chance of any VET classes? +25 +30 +35 +40???? Im thinking about coming out on my 610 and would like more than 1 class to race. I have never raced supermoto before but since its soo close its kinda hard to pass up.
Ive been racing MX for a while are you saying I should race EXPERT.
DId I read correctly...MX gear is OK??
Ive been racing MX for a while are you saying I should race EXPERT.
DId I read correctly...MX gear is OK??
Number of classes will be determined by final rider count. At a minimum people will race (after practices) their heat races and a 2 moto final with overall finish determined by total points from the 2 motos (at this time that is my plan anyway). IF there are enough people in certain classes I will make a class for them to race- i.e. VET, DRZ, Sportsman, etc.Any chance of any VET classes? +25 +30 +35 +40???? Im thinking about coming out on my 610 and would like more than 1 class to race. I have never raced supermoto before but since its soo close its kinda hard to pass up.
Ive been racing MX for a while are you saying I should race EXPERT.
DId I read correctly...MX gear is OK??
If you've raced MX for more than one season you would do well in the EX class. AM should be for people new to the track. However I will put people in whichever class they think they should be in- but I will also be watching during the practices and move people up or down if needed. What I want to avoid is drastic differences in closing speed / skill levels.
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This is a pic of a novice practice session (which is below AM) at Etown in 2007, these 2 racers should not have been in the same class even though it was the first time on a SM track for both of them. This is what I want to avoid. Since I am a roadracer I am using the roadracing format of 2 classes- AM & EX. If it seems to be needed I will change to the MX format of A, B & C classes. I am open to this and safety is my main concern.
I look forward to seeing you at the track. :thumbup:
I'm up for two classes as well. I race three in ESMRA when I can. I'm not quite 40 yet so +30 at least :lol: I hope we get EVERYBODY out for this one. Some of you all from up north need to come down here for this to see what us VA/MD have to go through for OVRP, Englishtown, etcAny chance of any VET classes? +25 +30 +35 +40???? Im thinking about coming out on my 610 and would like more than 1 class to race. I have never raced supermoto before but since its soo close its kinda hard to pass up.
Ive been racing MX for a while are you saying I should race EXPERT.
DId I read correctly...MX gear is OK??
I agree. Just because I race expert MX doesnt mean Im gonna be fast on in SM. I believe I would be a novice but I really have no idea. I ride with my friends that have sportbikes on the back roads and can hang with them and out ride them in some of the corners but that doesnt mean anything. Being on a track is completely different. Maybe I wouldnt consider myself a "newbie" but as a novice its no way I would want to be in an expert race or practice. Having riders that much faster pass me is not safe and it takes my focus away to where all im doing is just trying to survive and not paying attention to line choice and correct style.
Like APA said any MXer with experience would more him/her self up if they felt they were in a class they didnt belong. Im not gonna stay in a class that Im winning. The only way to get better is to move up in class.
I have never raced anything other than MX so I cant comment on roadracing format. But It appears a MX type of format (A, B, C) might be a better choice. It will split the riders up a little more. Roadracing tracks are a lot larger and will allow more seperation between riders. The smaller SM track might work better with more classes.
Either way Ill be there. Having to ride up or down in a class will not make me not show up. I just figured I would leave a little feedback from a expert MXer looking in. Being a "newbie" and never even being on a SM track I should just sit back and take it all in. :thumbup:
Im having a hard time getting my bike right. Thats what I need to be focusing on.
Like APA said any MXer with experience would more him/her self up if they felt they were in a class they didnt belong. Im not gonna stay in a class that Im winning. The only way to get better is to move up in class.
I have never raced anything other than MX so I cant comment on roadracing format. But It appears a MX type of format (A, B, C) might be a better choice. It will split the riders up a little more. Roadracing tracks are a lot larger and will allow more seperation between riders. The smaller SM track might work better with more classes.
Either way Ill be there. Having to ride up or down in a class will not make me not show up. I just figured I would leave a little feedback from a expert MXer looking in. Being a "newbie" and never even being on a SM track I should just sit back and take it all in. :thumbup:
Im having a hard time getting my bike right. Thats what I need to be focusing on.
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