**Announcement** CHANGES to TF MX for 2016

[keister]

This thread is to announce 3 substantial changes - hopefully improvements - to the motocross races at TrikeFest for this year.

First off, MX will now be a single moto format. In the past we have run heat races for gate position, then mains for the trophy.
This year each class will have one single moto for all the marbles.
There is a long list of reasons that this change was made. Feel free to ask questions and discuss in this thread.

Second change is that the Midsize Suspended class will be split this year. The two new classes resulting from this split are:
Mid Size Sport - this class is aimed directly at the ATC200X
Mid Size Utility - up to 250cc. Typically Big Red, 250SX, 225DX
We have had to split this class in the past because of the large number of entires.
It makes sense at this point to split the 200X from the utility machines.

Last change is a brand new class for 2016:
Conversion Class
As you would expect, any quad or dirtbike that has been converted to a 3-wheeler.
Modern conversions will no longer be allowed to compete in the Vintage A, B, or C classes.
Conversions, as always, will be allowed in the anything goes, run what you brung, Unlimited Open Expert Pro Class (aka. BTC)

With the new classes, the program will look like this (race order will be determined TBA):
1. Kids
2. Unsuspended
3. Semi-suspended
4. Mid Size Utility (250ES, SX, 225DX)
5. Mid Size Sport (200X)
6. 350X
7. 2-stroke C Novice
8. 2-stroke B Advanced
9. 2-stroke A Expert
10. Ladies
11. Geriatric (40+)
12. Unlimited Open Expert - BTC - National TrikeFest MX Championship
13. Conversion class

Looking forward to your comments and questions......

[keister]

Here are some of the compelling reasons we decided to try the single moto format this year:

People may be more inclined to run multiple classes.
Easier to manage the staging, having only to get each class lined up once.
Can now add those couple classes (see Post #1) without making it a longer day.
Now we can run more laps per race.
Less heats = less dust / less coordination with the water truck and Mother Nature
At intermission, we tend to lose people (go back to camp, eat, whatever).
People at TrikeFest are on vacation, the program can tend to be pretty long - this will accelerate it.
With this change, we can speed up this event and folks can get on with whatever else they have planned that day.

Breezewood MX runs a single moto. I personally really liked it (I'm old).
I ran 2 stroke and 4 stroke classes. I would have never considered doing that in a heat/finals format.

See you on June 24th!!

[ironchop]

Are they (Haspin) going to build us a similar MX track this year as they did last year?

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[atctim]

I would assume that track from last year is still there - at least we hope it is!

[ironchop]

That might not be a good thing. That field was a rutty mess in '14 and '15 (before they built it mid-week in TF '15)

I'm sure it will all work out for our benefit. Haspin's people are really good to TF attendees.

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[Dirtcrasher]

So, If I wanted to hit the 200X and the 350X, you better be in damn good shape!!

I didn't see last years track; Due to my camper falling apart on the Mass Pike. I love the big track, but it would take a great set of lungs to push it a few more laps.

Unless your Ditch.....

[atctim]

Steve, the new track is very similar to a TT track. No huge jumps, but some of the longer jumps you can hit with great speed. In my eyes, it is similar to the early ATC tracks from the early 1980s. Nothing "Super"cross about it. It really levels the playing field with those who have a fear of flying, myself included. Best of all, you can see the entire track from all sides. No blind spots. Most everyone liked it last year. I think the track is actually a side by side track - but man is it good on a trike.

[Dirtcrasher]

Hopefully they'll let us play on the big track. I'm clearing that finish line jump this year!!

[kiser]

The new class's sounds great! I liked the small track last year a lot better than the old track or the big one. Very nice for trikes!

[keister]

Hopefully they'll let us play on the big track. I'm clearing that finish line jump this year!!
You will love the new track, and we can play on the big track all week. Please don't try the finish line jump. I like you better in one piece.

[Thunder God]

I have to say I didn't care for the starting line last year. It gave the guys on the inside (left) an advantage as we turned onto the track you were guaranteed the track positions 1st and so on would be from left (1st) and so on as soon as we turned onto the track. But It won't stop me from coming after 1st place! Lol

[keister]

I have to say I didn't care for the starting line last year. It gave the guys on the inside (left) an advantage as we turned onto the track you were guaranteed the track positions 1st and so on would be from left (1st) and so on as soon as we turned onto the track. But It won't stop me from coming after 1st place! Lol

That is half the fun of TrikeFest - we never know what the track will look like until we get there.
Good example: The track you raced (mud bogged) on last year never existed before. It was the first time any of us had seen it.
The small MX track we used from before 2005 until 2012 just disappeared.
We think (and hope) that last year's track will still be there when we show up in June.

Oh, and did you get a full face helmet yet?

[3is4Fun]

Geriatric!! Hells Yeah! These Brittle Bones want to catch BIG AIR! :-P

[Thunder God]

That is half the fun of TrikeFest - we never know what the track will look like until we get there.
Good example: The track you raced (mud bogged) on last year never existed before. It was the first time any of us had seen it.
The small MX track we used from before 2005 until 2012 just disappeared.
We think (and hope) that last year's track will still be there when we show up in June.

Oh, and did you get a full face helmet yet?
Not yet! I'll wait till last minute as usual. You guys don't trust my "skills" !?!?! (Lol)

[nicker71]

The new changes sound great! I'm looking forward to it.

[NeverLift]

Is a there a deadline to sign up for MX? My attendance will be a last minute decision but if I go I want to race. How many laps you thinking? Because this fat guy better start running now.

[keister]

Not yet! I'll wait till last minute as usual. You guys don't trust my "skills" !?!?! (Lol)

It's really not your skills I am worried about. The inexperienced rider that wads up right in front of you is who we are trying to protect.
Remember the guy stopped at the end of the drag strip last year about the time we hit warp speed? That was a close call - and I think I was on your trike.

[keister]

Is a there a deadline to sign up for MX? My attendance will be a last minute decision but if I go I want to race. How many laps you thinking? Because this fat guy better start running now.

I will post an online signup in the coming weeks.
Just sign up in that thread. If you no show at the starting gate, it's not a big deal.

Number of laps will depend on the size of the track, weather conditions, and general consensus of the racers.
If it's a nice day and the track is similar to last year, maybe 5-6 laps for smaller trikes and up to 10 for the big boys?
If it's raining or 110 degrees that day, everybody might get 5. Who knows what this year will bring.

The intention is to make it so the "normal" people will be able to run 2 classes.
I'm sure some of the ironmen will go for 3 classes.
Can't imagine too many will sign up for more than that unless their name is Shadd or Nemacheck

[Queef Chief]

Well it looks like I'll miss the geriatric class by 1 month. I guess instead of old farts whoopn' up on me, it'll be the young whipper-snappers.


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