Sept.7th 2013 NIGHT RACE Willow Springs Speedway 1/4 mile Paved Oval BOARD TRACKING!

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Re: July 27th 2013 NIGHT RACE Willow Springs Speedway 1/4 mile Paved Oval BOARD TRACK

I'll be there for sure!
I'll bring a few friends as my Pitt crew.
Also another friend of mine will be racing his 49cc 4 stroke bike in the amateur class.
I might even bring another friend who is currently thinking of building a bike for the race.
I will be there by noon on Saturday 27th so see you there #69 :)

Take a look at this pic of Willow Springs to see all the tracks.

http://www.willowspringsraceway.com/date.php?day=27&month=07&year=2013

I am definitely camping on Saturday night and checking out all the
action on Sunday.

 
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Here is a must see video of some oval track racing. :)

http://youtu.be/nWFiTlFkxPw

It's not motorized bikes, it is minibikes racing on the Encino Velodrome
back in 2009.

looks like a lot of fun to me and racing at night will be more intense.

The velodrome is 250 metres which is 0.155 miles = 273 yards
The Willow Springs paved oval is 0.250 miles = 440 yards

Sorry, but we can't race at the Encino Velodrome as they don't allow
any motorized vehicles on it now, only bicycles.
Watching those minibikes looks like fun, but I think racing our engine propelled bicycles is and always will be more fun!

Come on down and watch us go around in circles and check out all the cool bikes!

Here's a sample of my 212cc doing the 1/4mile dnut

laff
 

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I just can't wait!

Oval racing is action-packed, no mistakes racing and gearing is the big trick.
I will be running a 43t sprocket. If you're running a stock bike, 46t to 44t, depending on how much power you can make.

But power is not always what wins on the oval.

Sticking to your line with no mistakes is the key to wining on the oval.

If you can maintain your line and be clean and fluid you will do well. I make the dirt oval a part of my riders training program throughout the year.

This will make for some real good training for the boys. I will be doing some on-track training to help the boys with the transition from the dirt oval to the asphalt oval.

If any of you would like to get some help with your riding skills, I would be happy to help. You can join in with my riders on their training program.

Racing is my passion! Helping you, the riders, is what makes it for me!

Thanks,
Dave
I am showing up at noon on Saturday and so is Dave and the Arrow crew
so if you want to get some training and instruction on oval track racing that
would be the time.

We officially start at 2 pm when the EMT arrives and the oval track riding clinic
can continue to 3 pm. Will be very instructive and a lot of fun.

Dave was a pro flat tracker racer on a Yamaha 600 cc and he knows his stuff.
There is much more to oval racing than 'Go Fast turn Left!" and the skills you
will learn will make you a better racer on the go kart track and street rider.

At just about every race at Grange Dave is a busy guy keeping the Arrow bikes
racing and all around the pits helping out with tuning and fixing other racers bikes.

Willow Springs is at 2400' elevation and the gearing for the oval may be lower than
what you are used to at Grange.

The weather forecast changes a bit each day and is looking very good for our
first night race. Most of action will be from 5 pm to 11 pm

Oval track racing is not quite board track racing but it's as close we are going
to get so this is the event for all you board track racers.
On Sunday we can try out the other paved and dirt oval to see which oval we
like best.

check out the satellite map of all the tracks and access roads.
https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl
 
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Here is some racing part news from Affordable Go Karts.

New manifold is going to allow you to bolt up a 19mm slide carburetor to a 79/99cc Predator engine.
We will have the carbs available too. We tested a prototype carb and manifold on our 99cc bike and it worked great!

 

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Looking forward to this Saturday for a night of racing under the lights. I guess I should start getting my bike ready Saturday will be here soon.
 

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Looking forward to this Saturday for a night of racing under the lights. I guess I should start getting my bike ready Saturday will be here soon.
You gonna bring the Monsta Brigg's Andy? #59 has been kickin some serious butt lately!

.wee.
 

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in the immortal words of dr. frankenstein --it's alive!!!
 

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in the immortal words of dr. frankenstein it's alive !!!
Just show up buba and I'll answer your PM in person. And yes I remember you from Baird's race among others.

Hope to see you there!

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Re: July 27th 2013 NIGHT RACE Willow Springs Speedway 1/4 mile Paved Oval BOARD TRACK

Willow Springs Speedway 1/4 mile Paved Oval July 27th 2013 NIGHT RACE.

Saturday JULY 27th 2013
2 pm to 11 pm


Gate opens at 8.00 am Saturday;
Sign waiver, get a wrist band and pay Gate Fee.

Racers, Spectators / Pit Crew: $10 Willow Springs Gate Fee.
Kids 8 and under are FREE

Race Track Riding & Racing: $34.99
2nd Race Class: FREE
3rd Race Class: FREE

FREE Racer Training and Track Practice & Heats from 2 pm to 8 pm
Races start at 8 pm and go to 11 pm
The lights will stay on until at least Midnight or later if needed.

NEW RACERS WITH NO RACE NUMBER PLEASE EMAIL TO GET ONE
and to register for the race: [email protected]

Free camping Saturday night is included with Willow Springs $10 Gate Fee and
Sunday race spectating on all of their tracks is included as well.


Sponsored by www.ArrowMotorizedCycles.com

Sponsored by Jake Busey at www.TheJakeBike.com

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TROPHIES by Joker Machine!!!

Hey Neil, Can you tell the folks that Jake's will have parts as well as performance stuff. High compression heads, plugs, layback seatposts, dellortos, etc.. come see me in the pits if you need anything
 

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Re: July 27th 2013 NIGHT RACE Willow Springs Speedway 1/4 mile Paved Oval BOARD TRACK

It was a long night of racing at willow springs last night. I got there about noon and it was 96 degrees. By the time we started racing it had cooled off a lot and as the night went on it got really nice. I didn't leave the track until about 12:30.

The track was really fun for just going around in a oval . The first heat races there were three groups beginner,intermediate and pro. After the lunch break a few people left so they mixed the intermediates with the pro class and scored us separately.


http://youtu.be/JaiVzk8w4uc

http://youtu.be/V7zobsOZzPM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8a4Zo4J7TI&feature=share&list=UUWvnlqIKZUS9aXbGYgclfPA
 

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Re: July 27th 2013 NIGHT RACE Willow Springs Speedway 1/4 mile Paved Oval BOARD TRACK

Thanks for posting Andy, great riding! Looks like a lot of fun! You didnt take your KTM?
 

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It was a lot of fun bill, no I didn't bring my Ktm. I still need to replace my clutch cover.
 

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buba here

just got back home 2 pm sunday after a great moon lit camp out at willow springs

I have not had so much fun going round and round since I was five years old on a merry go round only this time you actually got to ride the horse!!!

thanks Neil for once again making such a fun event happen
anyone reading this should certainly make an effort to attend the next event
you do not know what you are missing

the turn out was good the comraderie was great and the neck and neck racing was thrilling

CCC you should know you are loved and respected -countless people asked about you
Dennis as well you were missed and hope all is well
Norm??? Turkman???? the Arlington blvd gang Sarge will fill you in

Andy thanks for posting youtube and the tank
Scotto for you company and shush the venice tee I will wear with pride-- I won't tell norm!!

all my old buddies from previous events it was great to see you all!!

ride safe over and out before the site times me out?!!!!
 

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Re: July 27th 2013 NIGHT RACE Willow Springs Speedway 1/4 mile Paved Oval BOARD TRACK

Here is a video of the second combined Heat Race consisting of Pro's, Intermediates and the Unlimited classes.....

http://youtu.be/H4TFLC6MpCY

I have a vid of the Finals uploading, will post when finished........

dnut
 

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Re: July 27th 2013 NIGHT RACE Willow Springs Speedway 1/4 mile Paved Oval BOARD TRACK

In less than (<) 15 minutes you can click on this link below and it will take you to last nights Finals at Willow Springs.......

http://youtu.be/3vt5esfjvGg

Ah...ah..ah.....wait 15mins. or you'll prolly get the frowny youtube face thing!

I hittin the hay and don't feel like staying up fifteen more minutes to post the vid.....sorry.

Enjoy the ride...it might make you dizzy.

dnut
 

Wild Bill

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Nice clips, thanks for posting. Your bike looks fast! If you guys race oval again you are gonna need restrictor plates and spotters.....lol