2009 OTC Jamboree - Lightning Raceway - Aug 22-23

[TimSr]

The weekend of August 22-23 will be the 2nd annual OTC Jamboree. Last years event was a great success and gave us an “in” to the Lightning Raceway facility. The place is open all year round, and offers lots of trail raiding as well as an MX track. The track and trails are always open until dark except when they are being used in regularly scheduled competitions. Some members will be rolling in Friday afternoon, and Friday and Saturday are pretty much open track and trail riding. The track will close about 6pm Saturday for Sunday race prep. Sunday will be a regularly scheduled CRA race event on the MX track. (Trails are still open.) This event will include two 3-wheeler classes (A and B) 3-wheeler classes will not require a CRA card. All other classes will. As always, gear is required – helmet, eye protection, long sleeves, long pants, boots that cover ankles. NO ALCOHOL BEFORE RACING. Save your pain management beer for afterwards. Also last year they asked if we wanted a pit trike class, but we were all pretty well tapped out. Is there an interest in unsuspended 125cc or smaller? Helmet is required on any running machine at all times, regardless of whether you’re riding, tuning, dragging firewood, or going to the john. Please don’t tear up the grassy areas, and use caution in those areas, as there will be little kids riding around.

Last year he let us do night rides provided we were relatively quiet, and in by 11:00 or 12:00. I’m sure he will do the same this year. The owner lives there. Campers should be considerate. Screaming, yelling, loud, obnoxious, drunken idiots will be sent on their merry way, or inexplicably found at the bottom of a ravine. Responsible consumption of alcohol is permitted in the camp if discreet. (coozy)

This is a family oriented event. There will be young kids there. I strongly encourage others to bring their kids. They love riding around together and have more fun when others are present. The camp area has a wide range of visibility, and little kids can continuously ride around all day for some distance and still remain in sight. Mark’s daughter went through multiple tanks of gas riding non-stop. I would also remind all adults to please look around adjust their vocabulary in the presence of listening children. I know first hand that most parents are not crazy about bringing their small children to an environment where they will be bombarded with a barrage of f-bombs, and children don’t become riders at home with the babysitter.

Trails vary from easy to difficult. There is even open field across the road. There are some tough woods trails. Everything eventually circles the camp area. TimJr and I have also laid out a big course we call the “Hard Tail Loop”. It takes one hour on the 125’s if you don’t stop, and is challenging, but not dangerous, and made with small trikes, and mini quads in mind.

Fee for Lightning is $10 per day, per person. Camping is free. Racing is $20 per class. Firewood (slab wood) is free, and in huge piles. You just need to cut it up. We always have a couple chainsaws there, and a few people with straps can drag plenty of firewood, and cut it up in about 20 minutes.

Last year we had over 40 people, 3 young kids, a couple older ones, 12 MX racers, and not a single jerk in the mix. We are committed to a continuation of quality events, and will do whatever it takes to keep them that way for the benefit of anyone who wishes to be a part of it. If you need more info you can email me, or contact any other OTC person.

Lightning Raceway
82585 Craigo Rd. Tippecanoe, OH 44699
MX Sundays
Sign up 7 AM
Practice 9 AM
Race 10:30
From Rt. 77 exit 81, 250 West to Dennison
South on Rt. 800 to Stillwater
Right on Rt. 258 1.5 miles to first road on left
Turn left (gravel road)
Follow approx 2 miles to track on left

[Daddio]

Tim this is one event I will make it to. I will be bringing my 70 would consider entering the unsuspended class if there is enough interest.
Sorry we haven't been to any of the other OTC events this year but money has been scary tight this summer. :( The only out of town riding that we've done this year was at Trikefest. I'm looking forward to Lightning though. :w00t:

[Mosh]

You know the Mosh's are in..My brother and Garrett (our son) will be there too.

This is a great time, and as stated, great for the family..
There are kids and women to hang with, as well as mucho riding.;)
If you are within driving distance, you wont be sorry if you come out!

[seadoo650]

Seadoo's (or just me) are in like flynn. I look forward to this event all year. Great times with a great group.

[atctim]

Tim, Shelly, and Snake are in for sure!!!!!

Rob & Tammy - remind Buck that the "moon ride" will take place this time - LOL.

Lightning is one of the best trike tracks to race at PERIOD. Come join us!

[Kintore]

YOu even have to ask?

ill be rolling with with team beatner I suppose, see yall there!

[kiser]

Any flat trackin goin on? Daddio was tellin me about this tonite. Sounds like a good time. Gonna try to make it if we can round up a crew.

[Daddio]

Any flat trackin goin on? Daddio was tellin me about this tonite. Sounds like a good time. Gonna try to make it if we can round up a crew.

It's only 38 miles from town. Just throw the 3wheelers on the back of your truck and head on over. :D

[TimSr]

Any flat trackin goin on? Daddio was tellin me about this tonite. Sounds like a good time. Gonna try to make it if we can round up a crew.

No flat track at Lightning, but I can get you an MX class. :naughty:

There is flat track racing at out Sunset Ramblers weekend in October.

[jason85atc250r]

Timsr what the exact address at the track? it'll be easier for me to come up from the south on rt 70

[Daddio]

Timsr what the exact address at the track? it'll be easier for me to come up from the south on rt 70

Mapquest this and you will get there.

Lightning Raceway
82585 Craigo Rd. Tippecanoe, OH 44699

[Louis Mielke]

You all know I'm in. This is one of the shorter drives for me. haha!

Rick can you bring my 70 out if you can fit it in?

[seadoo650]

You all know I'm in. This is one of the shorter drives for me. haha!

Rick can you bring my 70 out if you can fit it in?

I'll try Louis. I may bring the enclosed trailer so I'll have a few bikes with me allready. I can stuff the little bugger somewhere.

[Bryan Raffa]

wheres everyone gathering? at the track? wheres team beatner going?

[Daddio]

wheres everyone gathering? at the track? wheres team beatner going?

They camp at the track much like at TF. Last year I had to work Saturday so I just went out for the races on Sunday.

[kiser]

Me and my girlfriend are gonna go. What day are you goin daddio we could convoy up. I mite hafta try out the ol 350 in the MX.

[Daddio]

Me and my girlfriend are gonna go. What day are you goin daddio we could convoy up. I mite hafta try out the ol 350 in the MX.
I'll be going out sometime Saturday. I'll no more about when I'll go out that week. Hopefully I won't have to work that day.

[kiser]

Cool! I talked to Lapp and hes in so we otta have several trikes on the truck. Im takein my BIG RED, 350 and 70. He said he mite take his SX and 70. What all are you guys takein Daddio?

[TimSr]

wheres everyone gathering? at the track? wheres team beatner going?

We camp on top of the grassy hill. He has a modular home up there now though, so we can either camp down by the bottom, or just move farther back by the main parking area, but in the grass.

[CRAZY70MAN]

I am in...... will my old 2hundyX be allowed to be beatner'd down in the MX??? Rode trikes my whole life but never in a race??? I am looking forward to it and pretty excited...... count Crazy's X in on the MX............. What are the directions from Canton...... Daddio??????/ I will mapquest but like to hear directions as well.... Oh ya..... what do I need to race???? Got helmet, thats it??? Boots, chest protector etc.......?????? Can't wait man.....

[atctim]

Crazy70man - looking forward to seeing you there. I see you'll fit right in. Especially since you already know some of the "secret lingo". Your use of hte word Beatner" is AWESOME!!! - LOL

For racing you'll beed helmet, boots, eye protection, and a tether kill switch. You love the track - and the 200X will do just fine - trust me!

[CRAZY70MAN]

Great, hey Tim...... where can I get that killswitch and are they very hard to install??

[max]

Hey Andy. If you want. Im going down Friday after work. I could meet you somewhere on 77s and you could follow me. Let me know!

[CRAZY70MAN]

That will work Max, just talked to Mark and asked him if you still had that 250r for sale...... got a friend looking for one. I will give ya a call soon.........

[CRAZY70MAN]

take that back Max. I have my wedding rehearsel saturday evening!! Ooooops......... I plan on coming down sunday though, can't miss my own wedding rehearsel. :beer

[kiser]

Im going try out my ol 350X in the MX. I have been workin on her trying to get her ready to go. Its not the nicest thing goin but i otta have fun. This will be my first time raceing motocross take it easy on me guys im a rookie. lol See ya there.

[CRAZY70MAN]

join the crowd Kiser, my first Official race as well!! Take it easy on me with that 350x, just me and my little 2hundyx.... see ya there.... oh ya, mine ain't pretty either...... gonna have fun though..

[Kintore]

haha dont worry boys!


Might run a A and B if there is enought people like we normally do.

Just take it easy and youll be fine!

As a great friend once told me-
"just cause you got the cape, doesnt mean you can fly like superman!"

[TimSr]

Kiser and Crazy, we will be happy to have you join us. Dont sweat it, and just have fun with it. You can get plenty of open track time on Saturday to check it out with hardly anybody on the track. Dont worry about doubles or keeping up with A class riders. There WILL BE a "B" class. If we are short on numbers, theyll just stagger start us and run us togther (scored separately) like last time.

[keister]

Any flat trackin goin on? Daddio was tellin me about this tonite. Sounds like a good time. Gonna try to make it if we can round up a crew.

I went to their website. It looks like they are building a flat track this fall, so hopefully next year.

Wow! Lot's of interest already. I am there for sure. Carrie may or may not be there the whole time depending on work schedules.

I'm also thrilled to see more "B classers" coming out for Sunday - just keep the wheels on the ground and the shiny side up, boys.

Not sure which machines to bring yet. Definitely 250R, 350X and 110. The Big Red may have to sit this one out due to trailer space.

[max]

I went to their website. It looks like they are building a flat track this fall, so hopefully next year.

Wow! Lot's of interest already. I am there for sure. Carrie may or may not be there the whole time depending on work schedules.

I'm also thrilled to see more "B classers" coming out for Sunday - just keep the wheels on the ground and the shiny side up, boys.

Not sure which machines to bring yet. Definitely 250R, 350X and 110. The Big Red may have to sit this one out due to trailer space.

uM. YOU better bring a 70. ALong with everyone else.

[keister]

The 70 is down - I trail rode it with some kids and burned up the points, I think.
I'll have the "big bore" 110 - IF Carrie let's me ride it (considering I already broke her favorite one).

[CRAZY70MAN]

sounds good Tim except I will only be able to show Sunday morning!! I will show how I can adapt for team Beatner though!!! Any one staying sunday night??? I am off monday from work and would like to ride Sunday after MX????? Got my 2 hundy all fixed up for ya' all.......... lol lol lol I vow to be there!! Bringing the wrenches!! Can't wait man........... Team Beatner........ I will make you hopefully proud!! ....... especially on a worn out 200x..... lol lol ha ha p.s can I practice Sunday at any time in the morning????? God I hope..........

[Kintore]

A beatner mobile is a sweet mobile in my books


dont worry, I ash on my fenders, call it dirty names, ride it hard and put it away wet!

[Daddio]

If there is an unsuspended class will we be required to have a tether kill switch?

[atctim]

most likely you will get away with no tether on the little bikes Daddio.

[Tri-Z 250]

most likely you will get away with no tether on the little bikes Daddio.
Do we need one for the MX on Sunday? I thought this was an off CRA weekend....meaning LAWLESS TRIKER...oh oh ah Jamboree:beer . I'm going to run a 200x No thether in the MX if they'll let me...Other wise it's trails only for me...which let me tell ya...as difficult as you want it. Not the biggest Hare Scramble track I've seen but if you do bothsides in a continous run....you'll get a serious work out at speed. Trying to make it by Sundown Saturday after the TWINS:Bounce:Bounce 1st Birthday:w00t: ...Yes I will be bringing some cold ones, Daddy is looking forward to this BIG TIME:lol:
Note: add 1 more 70 for the Killer Group Photo....:eek: :TrikesOwn :eek:

Also I will be bringing a community 30'x 25' Party tent for general use...I know I won't be there all day Sat; but if The OTC wants to leave a little room for setup(shade or protection from the possible weather) COOL. Other wise I'll put it were I can. See you'all there!

[Russell 350X]

I'll be there....anyone showing up friday night? I'll be rockin the Tri-Z and the zinger..or the 70. No trailer for me.

[max]

Russ I will be there Friday afternoon. Im sure quite a few others will be too.

[Derrick Adams]

I'm planning to be there friday, early afternoon.

[kiser]

Hopefully they do build a flat track! I would be ALL over that with my 70 and im sure i could round up some buddys as well!!!

[Daddio]

Hopefully they do build a flat track! I would be ALL over that with my 70 and im sure i could round up some buddys as well!!!

Absolutely. If we start racing there I'll be forced into cheating like the rest of you cheaters. :naughty:

[CRAZY70MAN]

Can't come till Sunday morning..... any practice or will my rookie arss have to wing my first MX ????? Anyone riding sunday after the race??? I am off Monday and got some time...../???:lock:

[Kintore]

Cant wait


GOING TO BE FRIGGIN GREASY AND DDDIIIIRRTY!

[kiser]

What do ya mean cheater daddio? My motor is bone stock! LOL

[kiser]

Is anybody bringin any parts to sell? Im lookin for a 70 gas tank and seat. Also a 350X headlight guard.

[Russell 350X]

Well, I can't make it Sad Gotta be back home friday night because I can't get off call for work...another one of our guys is going away with his family for the weekend....hopefully next year.

Somebody get good pics!!!!!

[Daddio]

I just got home from Lightning, the Crew is having a blast. :beer I'm going back tomorrow to tape the races. :Bounce The weather held out and was near perfect.:w00t:

[Daddio]

Here is a sneak peek from the OTC Jamboree. :pics: :w00t:

What kind of trike is this?
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/100_1389.jpg

The Crew at work.
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/100_1390.jpg

Gathering around the campfire.
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/100_1391.jpg

Trikes
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/100_1392.jpg

[Daddio]

We just got home from Lightning Raceway and the OTC Jamboree. It rained right after practice and continued through the first half of the moto's. It turned into a muddy mess in short order. It was directly responsible for at least one engine failure. The rain did let up and the sun came out and the last half of the moto's were much better.:w00t:
Here are some pictures of the mudmen.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/100_1397.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/100_1403.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/100_1399.jpg

[Daddio]

Here is a short vid of atctim cleaning the mud off of his trike after the mud race. What a mess.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qUWMOGxmCI

[atctim]

All right - here are some pics we got from the weekend.

Louis Mielke and Kintore

http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy149/timkeister/HPIM1689.jpg

Kintore and GirlsRide2
http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy149/timkeister/HPIM1697.jpg

Seadoo650
http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy149/timkeister/HPIM1724.jpg

Jason Cook
http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy149/timkeister/HPIM1720.jpg

Shelly doing a 1 handed stunt on her new bike
http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy149/timkeister/HPIM1715.jpg

Willie F. Peepers (Bill - we talked about this one!)
http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy149/timkeister/HPIM1726.jpg

The wife and I - we both got 7th place finishes!
http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy149/timkeister/HPIM1731.jpg

The Snake
http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy149/timkeister/HPIM1674.jpg

Me
http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy149/timkeister/HPIM1680.jpg

The most impressive event of the weekend was Scott Bell clearing the 60' table top on a stock 200X. I know Tammy has some pics of that.

[atctim]

Good thing we brought the "Tow Truck". I snapped my rod (or so I think I did at this point) in moto 2. I'll be opening it up this week to see just what all damage is done. She locked up quicker than quick. too bad too - cause the race was just starting to get real interesting!

http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy149/timkeister/HPIM1698.jpg

[kiser]

I had a blast raceing this weekend. I DEFFINITLY need some suspension work done on my 350 but that will give me something to do this winter. I cant wait till next year! Im looking forward to raceing with you guys again.

[Kintore]

Sweet pics guys!

I had a blast as well, im a mud pansy and not afraid to admit it!

anyone got pics from the 2nd moto of me on the big ole unclearable table? haha

[Daddio]

More pics of the fun in the mud.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/100_1393.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/100_1398.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/100_1396.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/100_1395.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/100_1394.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/100_1408.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/100_1406.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/100_1404.jpg

[Daddio]

Even more Mud shots.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/100_1402.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/100_1401.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/100_1400.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/100_1415.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/100_1414.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/100_1412.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/100_1411.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/100_1410.jpg

[Daddio]

The kid in the center of this pic had a monkey on his back all day! :wondering :lol:

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/100_1416.jpg

[kiser]

Nice pics everybody. That was a mess to clean up when i got home but i got my trike, truck and me cleaned up finally.lol It was all worth it and would do it again in a minute!

[kiser]

I was told today that our county fair mite have a MX trike class. If anybody is interested let me know. I hopefully will find out for sure soon.

[Daddio]

I was told today that our county fair mite have a MX trike class. If anybody is interested let me know. I hopefully will find out for sure soon.

WOW! What happened? Did some of the old fogies on the Fair board finally resign? :w00t: :wondering :w00t:

[kiser]

LOL Im not sure but i was in Gregs today and he said hes going to see what he can do. He otta have some pull because hes helping put it on so im keeping my fingers crossed.

[Daddio]

I am going to try to get the mx vids up tonight. I've been busy lately and just got around to watching them last night. In the A class mud moto it looked like Josh was riding a Banana peel, just slipping and sliding around.:w00t:

[Kintore]

haha thats what it felt like!

[Daddio]

I fought with youtube all night last night. It rejected the mud race twice. I haven't given up yet though. Here are the links to the rest of the vids.

This Brian after the mud moto.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Qog2xtvgs8

A class 2nd moto
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEEblx-r42Q

B class 2nd moto
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrgzuzTJ7ZQ

:w00t:

[atctim]

Thanks Daddio!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I enjoyed watching them. Now - I am really looking forward to the "Slop Fest" moto 1 you are having a hard time uploading. Maybe all the mud is damaging your hard drive :)

[Daddio]

Well I just checked my account and it finally uploaded. Now for your viewing pleasure The Mud Moto! :w00t: :lol: :TrikesOwn

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYu_mzcNVWU

[Mosh]

I finally got the 1st A moto up.
You have to watch it in HQ.
Regular skips.

I will work On the 1st moto of B class.

Sadly, my memory card got full and I only got 3 minutes of the 2nd A moto.

There was a trap door in the tower.
I almost fell in 2 times.LOL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX7D9mylQSM

[TimSr]

Thanks for the great videos guys! It was very enjoyable to relive it from an armchair! That kind of weather is about as hard on video equipment as it is on bikes.

You might want to add the year to the title in these. Its not a problem now, but after next year when there are another dozen videos posted, youll be glad the year is in there. Search OTC Smith Rd or Summit Indoors and youll see what I mean. :)