Ashtabula 2015 - Whos going?

[Billy Golightly]

I've missed this for several years in a row and I'd like to try and catch it again if I can. Anyone planning on it? Its such a looooong haul for me, and very close to Trikefest so that makes it difficult but I'd like to do it if I can swing it this year.

[Swinger]

Looking forward to being there again this year.

[just ben]

My favorite race of the year and it's under 2hrs away so I will be there.

[Mickey Dunlap]

I'll be there, but not to race, just for support some engines I'll have there. And anyone else for the matter.

[86T3]

I'll be there if I'm not still in the hospital from Unadilla the weekend before. I'm hoping to run some laps on the Cagiva 500

[fabiodriven]

What are the dates? This is TT or flat track?

[keister]

It's TT and you can guarantee 3 Keister boys every year.
It's normally one month after TF. I'll post dates tomorrow if someone doesn't beat me to it.
Billy, I'm 2 hrs away. If you can get to the Pittsburgh airport I can get you to the track and provide complete camp setup.

[Billy Golightly]

Awesome, thanks Bill! I will see how it pans out, I'd love to have the rotax there and ride it, but a looong way from home if I get banged up there and the last time I went we spent more time on the road driving than we did actually there by the time going up and down, so I'd really rather not drive it again...:lol:


I'll pack my camera gear and fly up maybe to be there and hang out possibly worst case scenario if timing seems okay

[kiser]

I'll be there as long as I have a running bike. Last year was my first time racing and it was a blast! I hope I make it this year!

[fabiodriven]

I'd like to make it if I can get the time away from work. I told Dan about it today. I'd like to bring the 650 and the 500 both if it's feasible. Once I get the dates I can run it by the boss.

[just ben]

Or buffalo airport, you will have A ride to and fro billy

[MIK6]

Billy ill talk to jen, its a HUGE party weekend here in my home town, but we were talking about getting away from the mess and coming to the race..
If we make it to the race you are more than welcome to one of 3 T3s or my Z..

[keister]

July 18-19 are the dates. Friday the 17th will be practice. I may go as early as Thursday night, July 16.

[fabiodriven]

I had a feeling this might happen. I've got tickets for Cirque du Soleil on the 17th. Might have to try to sell them. Anyone ever use Stub Hub?

[atctim]

I'd like to make it if I can get the time away from work. I told Dan about it today. I'd like to bring the 650 and the 500 both if it's feasible. Once I get the dates I can run it by the boss.

Fabio, with the classes available there - both bikes you mentioned would have to run in open. I'm not telling you not to bring them both because you could get some descent track time on both in practice, but you would be unable to compete on both trikes unless you get the whole cloning thing figured out between now and then. I too have two open class bikes - which sucks for me. As a matter of fact, I tell myself every year that I am only going to run one class because it is such a strain both physically and mentally to race in two classes (and on the wallet too)- yet I have raced two classes every year I have ever attended. This year I am only racing in one class! OPEN. I will have a back up open bike just in case anything bad happens. One more thing - for me personally it sucks because I feel much more comfortable in the stock "vintage" class. I have historically done much better in that class also - But I just love running with the big boys in the open class. Not saying that the vintage class is slow by any means, because it is not. Your best bet would be to bring both - run both in practice, and see which one you are faster on. Hope to see you and Billy there this year. It is by far my most favorite race of the year. I will show up Thursday night as well. It is only 1.5 hours for me - and all secondary roads at that - no interstate highway. If you are looking for a 1/2 way house - hit me up - I could put you up the night before or after to break up your long travels. Same goes for you Billy, although I am not that close to the PGH airport.

[fabiodriven]

Tim, thank you for such a well thought out post.

My first step is going to have to be clearing the time with work. If I get the OK there, then I can start making plans.

What I should have said was I'd like to bring the 650 for me and the 500 for TecateDan, provided Dan can make it as well. The 500 is clearly the faster bike, but I'm not positive that would translate to faster lap times for me because I've been tossing the 650 around a lot lately and drifting it on dry pavement. I'm dying to do something like this with it. Icefest showed me that I cannot expect to run with the modern conversions, but I'd just like to have fun and wring 'er out some, y'know?

I'm going to ask my boss about the dates and go from there. Thanks again for all the information and shared experiences! I'll see what I can put together!

[xrider]

I've missed the last two years, but will be back this year racing most likely vintage.

[jays375]

Can't wait.We won't be moved to the back this year!The track is awesome!Everybody has a good time.Bill need any parts.Paid my way last year.Hopefully this year I will do better.

[3Queen]

Ok I am glad to see a post up, on 3ww about the NEEDT races Pine lake being one, I just got off the phone with Shawn and some other people about the races with the NEEDT. Shawn is working with me, Tim Sr. And TPC Bill on setting the races up. They will not be ran like the last races but close. Open class is different this year and the 70 pit bikes are still being talked about if it is going to be a free class, or if it should be like the quad pit bike class, and that's pay $20 a class and top three get all the $$$ in the pot. Shawn asked if I could get him a head count of who would be coming. Because of trophies and classes. And they will have a kids class. I will see if I can cut and paste some of what I got sent to me.

[3Queen]

Ok I just talked to Tim Sr. and the best thing to do is share the link to the O.T.C Ohio Trike Crew site because with all the new things this year and with Shawn that runs the NEEDT needing a head count, so Tim Sr. Will be putting a post up this week and I will put a link up. Please look to see the new way it's being run. Thanks

[atc300r]

This race is on my to do list.Im not %100 in right now.I have alot going on I spent my savings to pay off my mortgage early I was offered a early buy out so I went for it.I will know more in the beginning of July.My wife finished colledge last week.Im going to get some truck rental info and see what the total cost will be.Im only six hours away.Is there going to be a 200 class.I have my 81 250r.If I can make it Id like to get as much racing in as posible.

[just ben]

In the past there has not been a 200. Class because of the lack of 200's, I will have one this year though. I already offered Fabio a place Tim then he reminded me that he has a camper.

[fabiodriven]

That was very hospitable of you Ben and you're always welcome in my home.

[Derrick Adams]

We will be there with several Open class bikes.

[jays375]

Good to hear Derrick.Sucks you had to leave last year.Be neat to see a grudge race between to finishers.Would love to see some of the old school legends stop in.They had a legends race there.

[fabiodriven]

I've got the green light for this race. Dan still needs to find out if he's in and we've got a crazy masshole logger with a half litre interested as well.

[3Queen]

I understand you guys are just talking but all the info and questions being answer right will be on the O.T.C. and Tim Sr. Is asking if anyone wants to run in the hardscrabble. Please go to the OTC site, say if your coming and if you are interested in the hardscrabble. Thanks everyone http://otc.myfastforum.org/about1348.html

[jeffatc250r]

I think I may attend.
How do the classes get divied up? Ill prob just bring my 5hundo if I go, but I also have a pretty quick 310,...
Is there any trail ridin in the area?
What kind of track is it? Just flat or is there some jumps? My 500 is still in.crouching tiger mode from the ice.

[3Queen]

It's all on the link I share, the way the classes work, Gate fee, class free and the lay out of the track. What trike goes in what class. And even the address to get there.

[jeffatc250r]

Ahhhh!
I didnt see the link till now

[3Queen]

stupid phone i didn't mean to dislike your post.

[Keith Salyer]

Fast Eddie Burgman and I are coming. Number 7 and number 11

[Tri-Z 250]

Fast Eddie Burgman and I are coming. Number 7 and number 11

Depending on your class numbers can become an issue. Sign up frist or bring black tape....maybe arm wrestle for it. The common X is also an option if your a duplicate number. The main thing is to be sure your scored properly if this happens. Well unless the scoring gives you the overall, then quickly get your trophy and go!

[Keith Salyer]

No can do, it's eleven or nothing.

[Poco Loco]

Its looking pretty solid the #63 will be there from the west coast.

[jays375]

That's good news Poco Loco.

[keister]

Its looking pretty solid the #63 will be there from the west coast.

Stop the presses! Care to elaborate??

[yaegerb]

Its looking pretty solid the #63 will be there from the west coast.

And.....now it's a party!

[Poco Loco]

Elaborate? Well I cleaned out the pack rat nest in the air box, I picked all the mud outta the intake, aired up all the flat tires and put armor all on my seat, I guess Im all ready.

[yaegerb]

Elaborate? Well I cleaned out the pack rat nest in the air box, I picked all the mud outta the intake, aired up all the flat tires and put armor all on my seat, I guess Im all ready.

Just my love and support for you, Dave and BDT. Go rip it up sir!

[Mr. Clean]

Elaborate? Well I cleaned out the pack rat nest in the air box, I picked all the mud outta the intake, aired up all the flat tires and put armor all on my seat, I guess Im all ready.

Which machine will you be racing?

Pink Powerwheels Barbie trike

Wamo Big Wheel with a solid trikecycle front tire

Mini bike 3hp Briggs and Stratton with cambells soup can exhaust

[Poco Loco]

Which machine will you be racing?

Pink Powerwheels Barbie trike

Wamo Big Wheel with a solid trikecycle front tire

Mini bike 3hp Briggs and Stratton with cambells soup can exhaust

Im bringing my 261cc trike for the open class and Im also going to run Robs 200R in vintage A. I know my chances are better running the 261 in both classes but the 200r is so fun to ride I cant pass up the chance to ride it again. Theres so many great riders attending this race. I hope I can work my way up into the top 5 with the 200.That would put a big smile on my face. As far as the open class, I really have my work cut out for me on the small bore. I dont mind being the underdog.

[Poco Loco]

Just my love and support for you, Dave and BDT. Go rip it up sir!

I really wish Dave was coming out this year. His work load isn't allowing it. He's a fun dude to hang with and a great racer too. It will be Tanner pies and Rodney Lewis and myself coming out from california this year.

[fabiodriven]

I'm out boys. Apologies but something has come up. Enjoy!

[Mickey Dunlap]

I'm out boys. Apologies but something has come up. Enjoy!

Get over your self, no one cares!

[fabiodriven]

Your petulance is amazing Mr Dunlap. I can do many, many things with the written word, however I will never claim to be able to replicate or be able to portray such petulance. Nobody will ever be able to portray such high levels of such juvenile behavior better than you can yourself, and this is why I thank you. Nobody will ever show the community who you are better than yourself.

Mr Dunlap, clearly this is a jab at me for our correspondence in the Trikefest Preparation thread. The difference is huge however, and seeing as you clearly don't realize that, allow me to elaborate. Your multiple, long, and at times in succession with nobody else posting in between posts were what's known as "thread hijacking". What that means is you had taken over the thread for your own agenda and lost track of the initial meaning. There were people posting in that thread with information pertinent to the event going on, and you were not one of them yet you were posting many times over and over with big paragraphs about how and why you weren't able to make the event. That's all great information if you'd like to share it, but start your own thread. Those of us who were at Haspin were having a great time and nothing there had anything to do with why you weren't going to make it. To be blunt, nobody cared. Don't take that personal, it's not because it was you not coming that nobody cared. It's a festival Mr Dunlap, and the spirit is festive by nature. Nobody wants to talk about how sick anyone is or something unfortunate or woe is me, etc. There have been many Trikefests before and they all went great sans (that means without) Micky Dunlap. In fact, one of the very few mentions of your name I heard all week was someone who brought up you possibly attending but not staying on site. The words "poor form" were used by the party concerned in description of your choice to segregate yourself from the rest of the event.

As far as my posting in this thread that I will not be in attendance, it is my responsibility to keep those involved with this event informed whether or not I will be attending which is what I did. It took me ten words to do so. I didn't post multiple times with pictures and paragraphs of why I'm not going and attempt to turn the event into my own personal outreach for sympathy, I wrote ten words telling those in charge I wasn't going to be able to make it. I'll ask you to please act a bit more mature in your future posting and by all means correct me when I'm wrong, but don't ever attempt to parallel your posting with mine. I wrote ten words just as you should have.

[Billy Golightly]

Okay you guys have each said your pieces, now keep it to PMs and do not bring it here any more so it doesn't clutter up this thread any further please :)

[jays375]

Glad to see the west coast crew coming out again!

[matt3x]

Probably going to make it out but only as spectators.. and to make a few purchases :)

[Mr. Clean]

For those on here going to Ashtabula how is the prep going? Any progress pics you would care to share?

[jays375]

Ready to roll!

[Poco Loco]

Landing in Cleveland about 4pm on wednsday. Grabbin a car ,then its vacation time. Cant wait to see my 3 wheeler friends. :naughty: :w00t:

[Keith Salyer]

218515Heading out Thursday morning early from Oklahoma.

[Billy Golightly]

Not making it unfortunately...too much stuff going on with the new business :(

[atctim]

Slapped some new decals on my 450 last night. Looking pretty good in my humble opinion. New front tire getting mounted as I type this. I'm ready to race. Unfortunately, my 330R flat track bike is back on the back burner and might be re-purposed SOON. I am leaving tomorrow right after work. Should be track-side with a campfire going by sun down . Keister (Peepers) and Mike Solle (Rider296) will be joining me. Gonna be an awesome weekend!

A picture for my side-hilling SOB buddy Mike!

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[Mickey Dunlap]

As ready as I'm going to be.

218610

[Matt O.]

Nick and I are here with our six wheel racers. The place is packed! Great turn out. I will post up some drone video next week when we get back. Any Three wheeler racer that wants video of them racing come see me. I have brought a few robot video cameras and can place a GPS tracker on your bike and the camera will follow you around the track. I have the Yellow Starcraft six wheeler and a green Hustler Tri Cart three wheeler here. Look for the guy with the Orange Mudd-Ox racing shirt.

Matt

[jays375]

The racing has been great.Definately a good time is being had!

[keister]

Still an hour or two from the finals. This is going to be amazing!!

[Mickey Dunlap]

Racing was great, good to meet everyone. Just got home, waiting for Ditch to bring my bikes back.

[Keith Salyer]

218810I made it home last night about 8 central time. We drove straight through and stopped only for gas and a nap. Great meeting everyone and the racing was great. Racing was fast and clean with a little rubbin mixed in. See you guys and gals next year.

[Mr. Clean]

Got these pics from that other social media website. Looks like a great turn out of trikes!!

[jays375]

It was!The racing was great!Pine Lake track is super fun.

[Keith Salyer]

Does anyone have pics or vids of the races?

[Mr. Clean]

Does anyone have pics or vids of the races?

All the pics and videos I have seen are on Facebook........maybe the guy who was bagging on the West Coast National race not being a "National" will step in and post some stuff. :p

If I went I would post them in this thread for sure.

[Keith Salyer]

219111Here is a shot off my phone :)

[atc300r]

There are some vids on youtube I watched Raffas and #63 helmet action.