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Post by cingred on Aug 18, 2014 18:26:00 GMT -5
I pose this question because no one seems to care that SMRA is going away, or at least downsizing. Club MX775 is not planning another event anytime soon and the last race of the Exit 28 summer series is coming up in Fallon in a few weeks.
So, what needs to happen? And we don't need to talk about who needs to go away, because no one does. There are people with a wealth of knowledge that can help the people already here, but no one is talking or providing answers.
There are rumblings and things happening behind the scenes, but what do you guys want to see? What do you guys, the riders, want to see from the track owners, club members or sanctioning body?
The narrative needs to be started and this is as good of a place as any other, so lets hear some ideas.
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Post by whylee on Aug 19, 2014 23:05:24 GMT -5
Im not really sure what needs to happen. I am just getting back into riding and at some point would like to think I can enter a few races. I am really confused as to what is going on with the different clubs, track owners and promoters. What I really notice is alot of bickering back and forth. I really do not understand it all, im sure there are some hard feelings for whatever reasons. I would think these can all be dealt with in a private arena, just seems that things get really heated at times and I am sure that turns some people away from wanting to deal with it.
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Post by cingred on Aug 19, 2014 23:25:09 GMT -5
Whylee, thanks for your input. To address your concerns, steps are happening to correct this very scenario you speak of. You will and everyone else will be pleased with the outcome. The clubs and promoters have been listening.
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Post by photoman4 on Aug 20, 2014 11:39:37 GMT -5
I'm glad to see that things are happening and am hoping there will be some kind of a season this fall. After hearing about SMRA I had hoped that ClubMX775 and Tim might come to an agreement to stage at least a four or five race fall season. If they are careful not to over lap the series in Winnemucca (sp?) there would be at least seven to eight races for the guys and gals in this reason to compete in rather than having to go over the hill. I was given some hope by cingred that things are happening and I do hope so. I've also heard there may be a one day Sandbox GP this fall. That would be another event. I'd just ask that if something develops someone will let me know. Until then I'll keep checking this website and be hopeful things can come together.
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Post by cingred on Aug 20, 2014 12:47:35 GMT -5
Photoman, as soon as anything comes about, it will be posted here.
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Post by high44 on Aug 21, 2014 14:53:13 GMT -5
Look I say this every time but the cost of mx has gone up for the riders and for the people running the show. To pull a trailer and pay the gate fees practice day and race day is about $200 bucks out of pocket on average plus the stuff you need for the bike.
I don't have time to go to meetings so if you would tell me what the cost is for a weekend race not we use a lot of water rent tractor's and so on...... Just the bottom line. I think most people would like to know. I hear from smra,club mx775, its about the sport not how much we make $$$.........
So am I the only one that thinks this....
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Post by rodgers344 on Aug 21, 2014 21:34:27 GMT -5
We just need consistent race series where the races don't get cancelled.. And promoters that want to be out there putting on races as much as possible. We don't have a whole lot of places to race out here so I'm sure I'm not the only one who would enjoy more of them and for them to follow through.. Just my opinion.
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Post by cingred on Aug 22, 2014 11:32:39 GMT -5
Races are tough to put on consistently when rider turnout has been as low as it is now. If a promoter or track owner doesn't get the turnout they need, this can jeopardize the next race they have scheduled. Racing in Northern Nevada is a labor of love that requires ALL parties involved to be consistent. We need consistent series, grounded dates, uniform rules, standard procedures and rider turnout to be at a high level. All of this creates a happy atmosphere of promoting, racing and sponsorships.
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Post by Larry63r on Aug 23, 2014 11:24:59 GMT -5
As the promoters build harder and harder tracks more and more of the riders get hurt. That makes many first year riders lose interest in the sport. Who wants to race on a track when they know they can't clear most of the jumps and have to roll every whoop? Add to that, that they will most likely get hurt, possibly quite badly. Older riders quit racing because it just hurts to much to land like a ton of bricks off every penguin jump and they stay home, keeping their kids home as well. No one wants to get hurt. The parents can't afford to take the time off work and no one wants to watch their kid get hurt either. Motocross is dangerous enough. It doesn't need to be more dangerous than it has to be. I am down with a severe injury right now. Because of this I have not taken my son riding since early June. We won't be back to a track until next fall at the earliest. I may never ride again, much less race MX again. My son may never race again. He sees what I am going through and he damn sure doesn't want to do this to his body. He has plans for his life and being disabled is definitely not in his plans. He still rides but I don't know if he really wants to race any more. All his life I have told him that if it is no longer fun, it is time to stop. At the last few races we went to he told me he wasn't having fun any more. The last race he had fun at was the OT national at Fernley back in April. I have told many track operators that if you build a track for the top 10% of the local riders you better be able to pay your bills with only 10% of the local riders showing up to race. Tracks don't need to have 17 jumps and 13 turns. That is way out of proportion. Take some jumps out, pull the faces down a little and make MX fun again. Believe it or not but having a long, fifth gear straight on a MX track is fun. More fun than another boring jump! Either change or go out of business because no one shows up to race. 150 entries at races are becoming the standard at local races. Just remember that less than 1% of all riders will make it to the expert classes. 90% won't make it to the intermediate classes. Most riders are, and always will be, novices. Build a track that is fun for ALL the riders, not just the top 10%. Until something happens my son will be trail riding with his friends and if I ever get to ride again I will be joining him. But what the hell do I know. I have only been going to the races for 49 years.
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Post by cingred on Aug 24, 2014 17:42:35 GMT -5
Thanks for your input, Larry. We need any and all input. The promoters/track owners are listening.
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Post by beaupre716 on Sept 11, 2014 21:55:39 GMT -5
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Post by gregg86n on Sept 12, 2014 14:16:15 GMT -5
Robert, The paragraph A Scene Divided is totally off the mark. Seams you left out some important facts. I for one don't want to bring up the past, but one statement should be corrected. SMRA was not founded by the Nevada Old Timers. Only one Old Timer was a original board member. SMRA was formed and founded by the Reno Over The Hill Gang. For reasons I don't want to get into here.
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Post by beaupre716 on Sept 12, 2014 20:13:03 GMT -5
Robert, The paragraph A Scene Divided is totally off the mark. Seams you left out some important facts. I for one don't want to bring up the past, but one statement should be corrected. SMRA was not founded by the Nevada Old Timers. Only one Old Timer was a original board member. SMRA was formed and founded by the Reno Over The Hill Gang. For reasons I don't want to get into here. Maybe my memory is bad? I thought a few OTMX members were involved in some capacity. Do you recall who was on the original board?
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Post by gregg86n on Sept 13, 2014 2:21:16 GMT -5
Sure, President Bud Hershman OTHG Vice President Stan Smith OTMX/OTHG (dual member.) Secretary Lisa Wosick Honeylake. Treasurer Jen Stillmock OTHG. Rider rep Butch Stillmock OTHG. These people did a fine job getting the new organization off the ground. Several of them had to leave for their own reasons. It wasn't almost 2 years after the start, most of the board members turned out to be Old Timers.
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Post by beaupre716 on Sept 15, 2014 22:29:34 GMT -5
Sure, President Bud Hershman OTHG Vice President Stan Smith OTMX/OTHG (dual member.) Secretary Lisa Wosick Honeylake. Treasurer Jen Stillmock OTHG. Rider rep Butch Stillmock OTHG. These people did a fine job getting the new organization off the ground. Several of them had to leave for their own reasons. It wasn't almost 2 years after the start, most of the board members turned out to be Old Timers. Gotcha, thanks. I'll amend the story.
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