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TimSr
08-23-2008, 05:05 PM
If you are in the NE Ohio area and would like to try some old school motocross while its still here, I urge you to check out Smith Road Raceway on Labor Day, Sept 1. They run Quads, Bikes, and mini’s as well as trikes.

Mapquest address - 6868 West Smith Road, Medina, OH 44256

Due to some irresponsible drunks, Smith Road no longer has overnight camping. Several of the OTC guys room up at Motel 6 the night before and split expenses.

At least one trike class. $25 to race + $10 gate fee. Gates open at 6:00am. Signup opens at 7:00am. Practice for big quads which includes trikes, runs from 8:00am-8:15am. You must be signed up before practice, so get there early! Races begin at 10:00am. They typically begin with the mini classes. Regular MX scoring so both motos count.

Smith Road Raceway does not have a website, but you’ll probably get better information from the OTC guys anyways, as the 3 wheeler class or classes are setup per our request. If you had a question about the trike class, they would probably refer you to me so feel free to email questions, or ask any of the guys who have run it before.

We typically get about a dozen and a half riders aged 13-46, from 200X’s to 250 pingers, to 450 hybrids, with abilities that range from seasoned experts to first time riders, so there is no reason for anyone to believe their trike isn’t fast enough (just need front and rear suspension), or they are not good enough. Some of the best racing takes place in the back or the middle of the pack. Showing up at the gate earns you all the respect in the world, and there is nothing left to prove after that. We are there to have fun and you will likely find someone in your skill range to give you a good race out there. There will be a three wheeler "A" class for faster riders, and a "B" class for less experienced riders.

While others often complain that no one will let them compete, we have race promoters begging us to show up, not because of our racing skills, but because we exemplify sportsmanship, and decent conduct, we are respectful and grateful to race promoters and track owners, and we behave responsibly in observing track rules, especially as it pertains to pit riding. The spectators enjoy watching us because we make it obvious we are all friends, and are having fun out there. Our reputation is everything, and is the reason trike racing in Ohio exists, and I can confidently speak for OTC as a group when I say we absolutely will not tolerate any behavior that tarnishes this reputation we have worked so hard to earn. Safe racing is also part of this reputation and deliberate contact should be avoided but beginners and newbies it does frequently happen. If someone DELIBERATELY crashes another rider I will personally rip his head off.

We hope you can check it out, whether it be as a racer or a spectator, and hang out with the greatest bunch of folks you’ll ever meet for a full day of family entertainment that’s also a blast for the kiddies.


http://home.neo.rr.com/timtim/SmithRd/smithlab07holeshot.jpg

Mrs.Mosh
08-23-2008, 06:53 PM
C'mon people.Get here.
So far we have about 20 definate trike racers on 2 gates,A and B class.

Now is the time to come.It is only about a 3 hour drive from PA or lower Michigan.

Kintore
08-24-2008, 10:09 AM
Or 5 hours from Canada :)

Best race of the season people, come out and get it!

atctim
08-24-2008, 08:39 PM
I agree with all that TimSr has posted whole-heartedly. And as Kintore stated - this is by far the best race of the season. So come on out and have a blast on an old school MX track and race with some of the best people you'll ever meet!

tecat-z
08-26-2008, 09:24 PM
Couldn't pass it up! 2nd year for me, and a great way to start closing out the season. Be huckin' the 85 Tecate around again. Lets make this race the biggest one ever. So come on out and make it happen! See everyone Saturday night!:w00t:

Daddio
08-26-2008, 09:45 PM
I will probably be there with camera in hand. There is a very small chance that 1upfront will be there to race. We have been very busy packing so we can get moved. Closing is Sept.15th.

Itrike
08-27-2008, 11:20 AM
I'll be there will bring my r it should have a few laps left in it LOL

RoscoW
08-27-2008, 07:02 PM
I'll be there will bring my r it should have a few laps left in it LOL

Itrike
I don't know!! After those few runs up that hill at Bull gap:p :p :p Ride like that and you'll bring home a trophy.


Ross..

seddon
08-27-2008, 09:13 PM
i want to go even with out the trike sounds like fun

TimSr
08-27-2008, 10:30 PM
i want to go even with out the trike sounds like fun

Think of it as a big fun social gathering of some really great people, with some MX racing in the background. Thats what OTC is all about. Nobody ever regrets coming, though some have been know to regret coming and not racing. Either way, youll love it!

Itrike
08-27-2008, 11:28 PM
Yea Ross I beet the trike pretty hard (but I apoligized to it lol). I will be happy to meet some folks and just finish a race with me and my trike intact!! For me it is cool just to go race!! evan at the back of the pack!!!!!!!

Preddy05
08-29-2008, 01:12 PM
Looks like im out of luck for this one :cry: really wanted to make this one! im :mad: ! Still waiting for my motor for my R i should have it today...waiting for ups but i work all weekend and i don't get out of work until 7am! Monday! i hate night shift! This is BS! When i get off work tomorrow morning i will put the motor in just in case something would happen at work that i would get out early.:rolleyes: :(

Gag_Halfront
08-29-2008, 04:00 PM
I really wish I wasn't going to visit my kid at Ball State this weekend. I'd totally be there! My bike is all tuned up and ready to go!

TimSr
08-30-2008, 11:31 AM
I really look forward to meeting the new guys, and soon to be OTC inductees!

Current list of confirmed racers, not including our notorious pit support crew:




Jake #9
Kintore #19
Jason Hall
Derrick Adams #43
Louis Mielke #84
3leggeddog Brandon #69
Flyin' Brian #117
Garageboy Mark #34
Rammin Rich
Max
Moshman Rob #22
ATC Tim #75

3 Wheeler Class Racing - B Class

TimJr. #85
Shelly
Kintores friend
Seadoo Rick #918
Bill Keister #88
Mrs Mosh Tammy #3
Ditchmuds Kid.. Corbin #276
TecateZ (Ed)
I-Trike (Kurt)
Sandpuppi
Girlsride2 Dawn (leaving my pom pom's at home and getting out of my armchair) #4

3 wheeler - Maybe

Black Sheep AKA Mr ATC
jason85atc250r
Corey
Brandon Hall

out on the injured list, possible parade laps - TimSr #90


Quad Racing
jason85atc250r
Derrick Adams
Brandon Robinson
Todd - MyMistress #56

Bike Racing
Ditchmud's younger boy

Itrike
08-30-2008, 10:57 PM
I talked to Gag_Halfront last night, there is a slight chance he could be there Monday morning. Could he still race on a last minute thing??

Daddio
08-30-2008, 11:33 PM
I would think it would be Okay if he got there in time for sign ups. The gate there is pretty big there so I don't think they are going to run out of room. I say the more the merrier. See you guys Monday.

Derrick Adams
08-30-2008, 11:53 PM
He should be good to go. He will want to be there before the first moto starts, which I believe is 10:00.

TimSr
08-31-2008, 08:14 PM
I talked to Gag_Halfront last night, there is a slight chance he could be there Monday morning. Could he still race on a last minute thing??

Our practice is promptly at 8:00am -8:15. You must be signed up before you can practice. They dont run a second practice.

Its okay if you miss practice, and they will still let you sign up right up until the first moto starts at 10:00, but you wont have the advantage of knowing where the track goes. If he's not a front runner, its probabaly not much of an issue anyways. Just follow the other guys!

They do run two motos, and score both of them.

As for gate space, it looks like both classes will be very full, and riders squeezed on the gate. It might even be possible that will have to split a class. Its looking like 25-30 racers now.

Daddio
09-01-2008, 12:17 PM
I know that I will regret it later but I wasn't able to make it up there today. Moving proved to be a bigger job than I originally thought it would be. We just didn't have enough time to get everything done that needed to be done.

Mrs.Mosh
09-01-2008, 07:41 PM
I posted a pics thread here....

http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/showthread.php?p=651005#post651005