Flattrack Racing in Valdosta this weekend July 15 New Info and Directions

Scott270r · June 07, 2006, 08:02:57 PM

Dave,

Tim's bike sure works well. I think I could do O.K. on the 450. I would like to think I am still half as good as I once was. It would be a new challenge to see if I could win on this bike. One thing for sure, they hook up much better than 2-strokes and Doug an Dominick would help me out with getting more power.

HillKiller · June 12, 2006, 02:31:36 PM

Dale at the Valdosta track asked if we could give him an approx head count for the July 15th date. No need to post if you are NOT going , only if you are. As of now I already know of some:

Tim
Doug
Megan
Steven
Derek
Scott (270R)
Scooter
Rick
Scott (Raptor)
Benny
Bear
Me
There are probably several I forgot. We are hoping for enough to have at least two classes. If you thought Ocala was getting faster in the Mains wait til you run Valdosta.

Fast66071 · June 12, 2006, 09:33:37 PM

Dave, I am really looking forward to the trip up there. After last Sat. and how I ran pretty well I am going to race both intermed. & beg. on the 24th so I should be in good shape for Valdosta. And thanks for always giving great advice at the track.

HillKiller · June 21, 2006, 03:32:01 PM

I spoke with Dale at Valdosta this morning, confirmed July 15 again, everything is set to go. Their website is back up ( www.valdostakartingcomplex.com ). He had mentioned before a "Dash for Cash", something he does for the carts and offered to us on quads as well. Check out the link about payback, there is no minimum entry.

http://www.valdostakartingcomplex.com/1yearnite.html

If anyone wants to do this we could make it a separate race or make each main event a Jackpot money class. It doesn't have to be a "cut throat put 'em in the wall to win" kind of race, but instead designed to make you work harder racing for cash rather than just a trophy... so there be a poll on this? I bet if we raced for beer, Quad32x would come!!

derek330 · June 21, 2006, 03:53:48 PM

i would be cool racing for cash as long as people dont get stupid. back in the day when we raced for money it was cool at first then people started getting mad and riding crazy and over their head to win!! i dont want it to get to that point!! if it does i will throw in the towel.... its not worth it to me to get hurt because someone felt they had to win and they would do whatever it took!!

i guess we will find out............

Hoosier Daddy · June 21, 2006, 03:55:03 PM

AMEN!

HillKiller · June 22, 2006, 03:44:33 AM

Well so far, unless there are a bunch of people going who haven't said so, it will be the usual crew racing and most of us have raced each other a bunch of times. We'll decide what everybody wants to do when we get there, just make sure if you forget everything else, don't forget gnat repellent.

derek330 · June 22, 2006, 02:22:08 PM

us georgia people are used to those G-nats man..................

fastrnrik · July 04, 2006, 02:45:12 AM

I noticed that no one has talked about Valdosta in a while. We are wanting to go on the 15th, but I wanted to see who all was still going. We don't want to be the only two there. LOL

Scott270r · July 04, 2006, 04:49:05 AM

No worries there man. I hope to be sporting the cleanest LT250R ever compliments of LFG / Mystic Motorsports Racing. I am still working the bugs out as it has sat up for close to 6 months but I hope to be ready. If not the 450R might make its racing debut in the intermediate class.

derek330 · July 04, 2006, 05:42:18 AM

as far as i know everone is still going.. i dont think we should have too many quads there the first time... we might freak the owner out... he has never seen atv's race...i thought we should run 6 quads at a time and run 2 classes.... the fence is not far away from the track so i dont think there should be more than 6 at a time... i dont really know if this track is for begginers.... if someone wrecks the fence and people are not far away... just trying to be safe!!

it wouldnt be cool if bikes were flying all over and tearing up the mans stuff or possably hurting someone....

fastrnrik · July 04, 2006, 09:01:22 AM

Alright, Thanks for the info.
I'm really looking forward to seeing that Suz LT250 run. I had one in high school (I'm old) and loved it. I've always liked those LT's. Heck, there was a pretty nice looking LT250 for sale on here a week or so ago that could have been bought cheap. We're in the process of setting up an ol' LT to race a little bit. It's not a 250 though...

We stopped by the Valdosta track on a recent trip through Georgia, and it's quite a bit different than Ocala. They were closed, but we walked down the driveway to check it out. It seems like a nice, organized facility. Safety is my priority, especially since my mishap a couple of months ago. I read earlier that there might be a money race, so that's where someones inner dumba$$ will come out. We're just going to have fun and race a little bit. If people start getting stupid, we'll load up and watch.

Scott270r · July 04, 2006, 03:30:22 PM

Amen on that one. I don't support my family racing. When the old Pro class payout got bigger people got stupid. I want to run for trophies, that's good enough for me.

LT-R450ApK · July 04, 2006, 05:03:23 PM

Scott Dont hurt my baby

Scott270r · July 04, 2006, 05:14:20 PM

Scooter,

Its almost too pretty to race.......ALMOST haha I hope we get this bike running right it should change people's minds about Quadracers.

derek330 · July 04, 2006, 05:31:21 PM

yeah.. i dont think we should race for money just yet... i'm sure you see what i mean about the track!! very nice place though..we are looking at a SUPER nice track in jasper but i'm not sure they are going to let us race. i tryed to get a race going there in 98' and they wouldn't let us run..but we will see dave is supposed to be calling them soon.. we have a couple of other tracks we are looking at...
ocala is just not a very good track.... but it works!! trying to find a track in north florida so it would be good for everyone.... the good thing about valdosta is that the track is 100% north georiga clay!!

it is smaller than ocala but i go 5mph faster around it!!! thats good traction!! !!

fastrnrik · July 04, 2006, 10:14:42 PM

One more thing. I looked back over the thread and didn't see anything about classes for quads. Is it going to be 3 classes like Ocala, or will it just be figured out on race day by who shows up with what ride?

derek330 · July 05, 2006, 01:37:29 AM

i guess we will figure it out when the time comes...

HillKiller · July 10, 2006, 02:29:01 PM

Racing this Saturday 7pm. Here's some track location info:

ValdostaKartingComplex.com
5266 Shiloh Road, Valdosta, GA
229-794-9729
1.5 miles west from I-75 off of exit 22

* Flattrack tires only
* Idle speed to and from track (kart guys push theirs)
* Classes will be decided based on turnout
* Gate fee $7 (under 6 free) , race entry fee $20

Some of us are going up Friday afternoon. PM me if you need more info.

At exit 18 there are hotels and a campground.

Best Western (west side of I-75 next to Riverpark Campground)
Saint Augustine Road, Valdosta, 31602
Phone: 229-244-7600

Riverpark Campground Valdosta 31602
Phone: 229-244-8397

Quad32x · July 10, 2006, 03:17:57 PM

That Dave is something else ! Man always has the info.

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derek330 · July 11, 2006, 02:46:48 AM

good job dave!!

ratsrepus · July 11, 2006, 11:26:50 AM

so r there gonna be any pro riders at this one or is this like ocala and those poser pro riders? yall put up the cash and ill show you some lap times.i bet i coud lap all yall on my wifes blaster haha!

HillKiller · July 11, 2006, 11:30:40 AM

Quote from: Mr Stupendous on July 11, 2006, 11:26:50 AM
so r there gonna be any pro riders at this one or is this like ocala and those poser pro riders? yall put up the cash and ill show you some lap times.i bet i coud lap all yall on my wifes blaster haha!

...this guy gets started early with the Coronas

Hoosier Daddy · July 11, 2006, 11:35:33 AM

Quote from: Mr Stupendous on July 11, 2006, 11:26:50 AM
so r there gonna be any pro riders at this one or is this like ocala and those poser pro riders? yall put up the cash and ill show you some lap times.i bet i coud lap all yall on my wifes blaster haha!

Hey superstarr! whats happin'

HillKiller · July 11, 2006, 11:43:42 AM

Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on July 11, 2006, 11:35:33 AM
Quote from: Mr Stupendous on July 11, 2006, 11:26:50 AM
so r there gonna be any pro riders at this one or is this like ocala and those poser pro riders? yall put up the cash and ill show you some lap times.i bet i coud lap all yall on my wifes blaster haha!

Hey superstarr! whats happin'

Yeah "what's happin"?