Get Together in January

[yzguy15]

Ok guys, let's start planning this now. I'm saying that any ride or anything that we plan for next month needs to be on either the 11th or the 18th, because the 4th or 25th would rule out those of us that race TORO. Are there any other conflicting race dates? There are a few things that we need to decide on first: such as where we're going to go, how long we're gonna be there, what we're doing afterwards (as far as eating goes at least), etc.

Anyone have any suggestions at all as far as where to go ride? It has to be convienient to all for in the DFW area and not too expensive. Thump said something about renting out Badlands. It also needs to be friendly to all riding levels, I've never been to Badlands, and never been on a MX track, but if yall say it aint too difficult then I don't really care. I like the idea of Nocona, however it's pretty far and I doubt we could rent it out. I've heard that Mosier is not all that difficult. Sorry, I'm just kinda rambling on about this, anybody have any real opinions? Let's get this thing goin here yall.. :yeehaw:

 

[Tony Eeds]

Assuming my foot will fit in my boot, count me in for either day.

 

[Txbigguy]

Badlands is a great track. It was the first track that I ever rode on. Russ is a great guy out there. He really liked DRN when we were out there last time. I almost got him to go to Dirtweek but he had a quad race that week and couldnt make it. If we firm up a date I am sure he would let us have the track at a decent rate. I think last time it was like 15bucks a piece. Then after he collected all the money he announced that he was donating it all to a kid that had a real bad wreck. My vote would be for Badlands either day.

 

[Thump]

I can call him to see what he thinks, I have known him for years...

 

[yzguy15]

Ok, looks like tentatively Badlands is the plan. Seems like the best place really, especially if we can rent it out. Let us know when you talk to him Thump.

 

[mx547]

yeah, it was $150, then $10 each after that.

 

[BSWIFT]

Interesting, tempting, do-able. :aj:

 

[yzguy15]

Umm, Brian, I don't think I said anything about any Heartland Spodes being invited. Stick to your own forum please. :moon:

 

Ha! Just kidding, yall know yall are welcome with us anytime. I still would like to take a spin on the famous Mamba. Jay, will you be healed up by then? What about justql, lorin, and all you other crazy heartland spodes? Oh, and whatever happened to ole smitty? Aint seen him around in a while.

 

[yzguy15]

That reminds me, exactly how many tracks are at Badlands? Can you kinda explain a little what they're like?

 

[blackhawk468]

I'm interested in going as long as its not the 18th. I"m racing the Winter Series and have a race that day.

 

[evenslower]

I've never been to Badlands, sounds like a good time to get familiar with it.

 

[mx547]

Originally posted by yzguy15
Jay, will you be healed up by then?

no. :ugg:

 

[Txbigguy]

Badlands has one main track. They also have a kids track for the kids to ride on. Russ also is building a fast 50s track. I dont know if its finished yet. But they are gonna start racing the fast 50s in Feb.
The Main track is a very nice track. Some real nice table type jumps. A section of woops... A real nice Finish line jump... :aj:

 

[yzguy15]

Well, to accomadate blackhawk, let's plan on the 11th. Anybody else have any other objections on the date? So far we're lookin at renting out Badlands on January 11th with the following people:

• yzguy15
• yzguy15's old man
• txbigguy
• Thump
• Hotpants?
• BSWIFT
• Tony
• Blackhawk
• evenslower

Ok, that's a pretty good group already, let's keep spreading the word. Thump, any word from Russ? What about JeffD, Twinkie, tx246, JMD, enduro_nut, psycho, slo'mo and crew, Stan and dad, and what about anymore Heartland guys?

 

[Txbigguy]

The 11th might be a problem with the track. He has a quad race on the 12th he might be prep'in the track for it. But Lets see what he says when Thump talks to him.

 

[yzguy15]

Yea, that's a good point. Also, there is only an organized practice on the 19th, so maybe the 18th would be more convienent to them.

 

[ymaharider19]

Count me in either day...Badlands is a great track!

 

[TwinSpar]

Count me in.

 

[tx246]

i havent been on an mx track since 7/13/02 due to the achilles but rehab has gone really well. badlands is good a place as any to test the tendon. docs have given me clearance since november but i want my leg to be in the best possible shape. badlands is a really fun track with some cool obstacles.

 

[blackhawk468]

:(

 

[Thump]

Just talked to Russ. He said we can have it any day it is not open for $200. The 11th and the 18th don't work though because he has a race the following days and will be prepping.

What do ya think?

 

[Txbigguy]

What about the 25th?

 

[ymaharider19]

What about a 31st ride?..

 

[ymaharider19]

December of course :)

 

[yzguy15]

Toro race on the 25th