[grip96]

OVRP needs to get there act together. The 6/18/05 night race was so unorganized. What is your view if you were at the track.

P.S. How about the ungroomed dirt, what a mess

 

[djphelan01]

I don't believe it was all SMUSA's fault for the disorganization, but it was a nightmare. I think they should change the whole dirt section so that it will create some racing instead of people playing follow the leader through it. Either make the tabletop a small double, or make all whoops. That would seperate people and create more racing. They should also get rid of the stones at the beginning and the ends of the section. What is the purpose of those stones other than to chew up your tires or slide on when they end up on the pavement? Other than those complaints the day turned out to be good.

 

[SMUSA]

We are already exploring some options for our series racing in the NY area. We'll keep you posted and appreciated everyone's patience. :thumbup:

 

[infosecgeek]

Does SMUSA have a dedicated Photographer??? If not I would like the Job.... I was the guy there with the big "LENS" last night

Am going through the photos now will be posting all of them to my site later today.....

http://infosecgeek.smugmug.com/motorcycles

 

[MIKEO66]

I had a great time racing! I wish there were more races at OVRP. It would be great if there were 2 lines in the dirt section. Thanks SMUSA!

 

[youngblood]

More (slightly larger) tracks please!!!

Good job to the SMUSA guys for keeping cool under fire, and getting the novice class final grid straightened out fairly and quickly.

We are already exploring some options for our series racing in the NY area. We'll keep you posted and appreciated everyone's patience. :thumbup:

 

[infosecgeek]

Some Shots from yesterday...

 

[Jolly705]

SMUSA
How about Lembo Lake?

PS There was alittle confusion but nothing horrible. My only complaint was the whole watering of the dirt section. Getting rid of the dust is one thing but a mud hole and slicks is another there had to be 15 bikes down! Keep up the good work.

 

[98941]

Boris.......you da man!
Those are great pics. That's cool of you to take, post and share those photos :thumbup: :clap:

 

[infosecgeek]

Thanks.... I'm trying to break into Race Photography..... I might start bringing gear up to sell prints on site....

 

[SMUSA]

photos

Boris:

Your hired!!! :clap: Just give me a ring 202-369-4347. Everyone else I'll be putting up a recap of the whole evening including some things that should shed some light on the evening.

Again to all of you thanks for your patience, understanding and words of encouragment.

I promise we'll be set soon!

E

 

[willygb3]

P.S. How about the ungroomed dirt, what a mess

I think the dirt section was nice and rough but it could be better with a rhythm section, triples, whoops... The more obstacles the better!

 

[supermoto]

We came, raced and had no major problems. As long as no one affects track time or the actual race, I’m a happy camper. Everything else are minor details.

 

[Husky Joe]

Eric, you and your crew ran a great race and did a fantastic job keeping everything under control.

Many thanks,

J

 

[willygb3]

Here are the Results.

http://www.mylaps.com/results/showevent.jsp?id=79326

 

[djphelan01]

I think they should go to a one moto format. Everybody could get gridded for their race by timed practice. This would make the grids more fair. It would also prevent safety issues such as someone who would finish at the back of the pack holding up the faster guys and riding over their head. They would be gridded with people that are at their pace and be able to actually race instead of just trying to block from being passed. By going to a one moto format there would be more time for the timed practices and possibly longer races. Other than that I think Eric and his team do a great job and I think they try to do whats fair for everyones issues at the races.

 

[youngblood]

I think this is an interesting idea. After all we do have the timing equipment (batteries not withstanding) to accomplish this. Might as well take advantage of it. It would make for more interesting racing if we could run 12 or 14 laps where some conditioning would come into play.

I think they should go to a one moto format. Everybody could get gridded for their race by timed practice. This would make the grids more fair. It would also prevent safety issues such as someone who would finish at the back of the pack holding up the faster guys and riding over their head. They would be gridded with people that are at their pace and be able to actually race instead of just trying to block from being passed. By going to a one moto format there would be more time for the timed practices and possibly longer races. Other than that I think Eric and his team do a great job and I think they try to do whats fair for everyones issues at the races.

 

[motard640]

One Moto format

I don’t know what type of racing you guys have done in the past? Having a 2 race format helps to give riders that crashed, broke, taken-out, or just rode poorly have a chance to gain points. The other reason for the 2 moto format is to have a separation of abilities. You have rider that can go fast for a couple of laps and block you from passing, ever when you are trying your hardest on a small track it is sometime difficult. 2 moto format give you the reason to have endurance. Some guys can go for 10 laps but when they leave everything on the track for the first moto the 2nd they have nothing. Case in point I got beat bad this week my endurance is not were it needs to be so if I am going to race 2 moto's I need to start running and get my fat ass in shape. Leave the 2 race format the way it is, Eric and company have given us a lot of track time with the practices, heat races and finals you could put in 30 to 50 laps on any given weekend. The racing is expensive but if you go to a track day and spend $150 you probable would get around the same amount of track time. SMUSA has come a long way over the last 3 years and something’s need to be made better, but all in all they are still with us and trying to expand it hopefully OVRP will understand that Supermoto rider’s money is green just like the cart guy's.

 

[M Dubya]

I agree with motard640. I like the heat race/final format-at least for the novice class in which I race. I too am out of shape. :lol: I would never make it 10-12 laps. :lol: But I love those 5-6 lap blasts! :clap:

The premier class races much longer motos. That is always an option for those who are more competetive. For me- I just want a chance to practice backing her in with out worrying about SUV's and mini vans. If I happen to go fast as a result, I am happy about that too.

I didn't participate at OVRP this past weekend but SMUSA gets my :thumbup:

Mike

 

[youngblood]

I don't think it is necessarily feasible just interesting. We should keep an open mind as I think we should try to get as close to what supermoto is in the US, er whatever that happens to be.

Being one that crashed out in the second race, I fully understand your point. Also, it wouldn't make too much sense as we don't have the timing equipment at Etown, or the next venue.