Supermoto Racing in Ocala. Who Would Come?

fastrnrik · August 17, 2006, 09:28:50 PM

If there was a Supermoto facility available to quads in the Ocala area, who would come and race? I need honest answers and opinions as to who would be interested in this type of racing.

Fox17 · August 17, 2006, 09:34:15 PM

i would if i had a bike for that. would there be quad supermoto? or just bike? i never heard of quads (other than in mx vs atv unleashed).

fastrnrik · August 17, 2006, 09:38:56 PM

Supermoto for Q U A D S. Supermoto for quads is popular out west, but is still fairly new here.

Quad32x · August 17, 2006, 09:49:03 PM

Im in !

Fox17 · August 17, 2006, 11:02:17 PM

i guess i should have read it better. sorry.

anyway i would give it a try. anything special you need to do it? like tires suspension etc? it seems like it would be a lot of fun.

LT-R450ApK · August 17, 2006, 11:05:01 PM

I'd do it

fastrnrik · August 18, 2006, 05:04:45 AM

The only specific requirements that were mentioned to me were:
*Wire in oil drain plug.
*Catch can for anti-freeze overflow
*Remove or tape up lights, so if broke, no glass on track

I don't think a particular setup would be required to start. Obviously the flat track bikes would do well, but I think a good MX setup would work fine.

550superquad · August 18, 2006, 06:48:27 AM

count me in ladies

Fox17 · August 18, 2006, 10:21:18 AM

Quote from: fastrnrik on August 18, 2006, 05:04:45 AM
The only specific requirements that were mentioned to me were:
*Wire in oil drain plug.
*Catch can for anti-freeze overflow
*Remove or tape up lights, so if broke, no glass on track

I don't think a particular setup would be required to start. Obviously the flat track bikes would do well, but I think a good MX setup would work fine.

ok. well if they have it soon shoot me a pm with the info and what to do bout the drain plug and a catch can. i neve rheard of those b4.

Hoosier Daddy · August 18, 2006, 10:58:33 AM

WAIT!!! do I have to turn right....? because i cant do that!

450r91 · August 18, 2006, 11:27:14 AM

Actually a mx set-up is the best set-up for a REAL supermoto race. A realy track will not only have a bunch of turns it will have nice size jumps as well not mx big but they will be descent sized jumps. Outwest mx-setup is ur best bet. If its a real supermoto track im in but if its all asphault then it serves no purpose.

Quad32x · August 18, 2006, 11:47:56 AM

Where would you have it ?

550superquad · August 18, 2006, 12:30:22 PM

Quote from: Quad32x on August 18, 2006, 11:47:56 AM
Where would you have it ?

you only THINK your grasshopper is faster than mine beotch !!

fastrnrik · August 18, 2006, 08:01:48 PM

Let's be realistic here. It's not an X Games caliber Supermoto track with the big jumps. I've only seen photos so far, but it looks like a very nice facility. I'm going out there tomorrow to see the place in person and watch the motorcycles race . The photos show what I think is a large asphalt portion with the dirt section, however I think the way the picture is taken makes it hard to judge exactly what the dirt section actually looks like, as far as jumps go. I will post more info and maybe some pic's after I see the place in person.

Yeah Hoosier, we have to turn right (and left, and right, and then left again lol). I don't know if I can remember how either?

In all seriousness, what exactly is a "REAL" Supermoto race as defined by you 450r91? I'm curious because I am by no means a Supermoto authority.

Tim, if I told you where it was I would have to kill you. Hve you made it to Starke? PM me for more info.

Fox17 · August 18, 2006, 11:10:47 PM

please remember to take a camera when you go. we want like 50 detailed pics. get in a helicopter and get an arial shot too. i wanna see this place. im glad it is not a xgames caliber track. that would be a lil hard for me. anyway DONT FORGET THE CAMERA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

01ZX12R · August 18, 2006, 11:51:59 PM

I'm in for the Supermoto

450r91 · August 19, 2006, 02:50:01 PM

By no means was I expecting a x games style track just saying its not worth going to a place that only has tt style jumps and not much dirt involved, honestly i would probably take what we can get, but it would be hard for me to come out if its only tt sized jumps on the track and its not challenging that all my intent ment

Fox17 · August 19, 2006, 05:02:29 PM

i would like the jumps to be tables though. not doubles or tripples. im not too good at jumpin yet.

fastrnrik · August 19, 2006, 10:09:54 PM

Ok, I just got back from the Supermoto race. It was drizzling rain, and these guys were crashing all over the place (yeah, they race on asphalt in the rain.

) The track has a larger asphalt section than dirt section. The jumps in the dirt section were not very big, but the motorcycles were getting some pretty good air. The jumps actually look pretty quad friendly. There is a picture of the track at www.ocalagranprix.com. After watching the racing, a flat track / TT type setup would work better at this track than a MX set up due to the fact that a large portion of the race is on the twisty asphalt. I met with the president of Southern Supermoto (their association), and he is willing to let quads race, as long as his insurance will cover us. He is going to let me know next week what the final answer from the insurance company is.
Normal entry fees for motorcycles range from $65.00 to $85.00. I convinced him to let quads race for $50.00.
There a some pretty specific requirements to this type racing, such as:
* All fluid (radiator, engine oil, etc.) fills and drains must be wired in place.
* Engine coolant replaced with a product such as "Engine Ice". Normal anti-freeze gets slippery if spilled.
*Catch cans on radiator and carb. Several guys had water bottles zip tied on for this.
*They prefer no lights. At the very least, all lights must be taped up.
*Nerf Bars.

I took some pic's, so I will try to post them tomorrow.

dreth · August 20, 2006, 10:23:24 PM

sounds like alot of work and $50 to race is to much for me so take me off the list.

Pro52R · August 21, 2006, 02:05:12 AM

HELL YES...

Count me in...

I've been wanting to supermoto for coons ages...

Add em a sway bar and I'm good to go....

I don't have many overflows and yes sir...when this gonna happen?

fastrnrik · August 21, 2006, 05:56:07 AM

The next race in Ocala is Sept. 23rd. It takes a minimum of 5 quads for them to allow us to race.

Ex Racer · August 21, 2006, 12:12:37 PM

Sounds very interesting. I wonder what kind of tires to run??

fastrnrik · August 21, 2006, 12:20:05 PM

You'd want to run a Hoosier or American Racer type flat track tire at this track. A little harder compound would be better, due to the asphalt, but it wouldn't really matter starting out. The motorcycles run slicks.

Ex Racer · August 21, 2006, 12:29:31 PM

Thanks for the info. I wonder where is the best place to find these tires (magazine?). I also wonder if guys will be lowering their quads? Or are the jumps too big? Thanks in advance.

Supermoto Racing in Ocala. Who Would Come?

dreth