Socal Motor Bicycle Racing October 18th Grange

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nashmoto

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Looking forward to it, scotto, easy rider and the few others that show up and hangout Friday night. Oh, and looking forward to racing Saturday!

Problem - got myself into a mess with rebuilds on both bikes. Looks like the old thumper isn't going to make it. Ignition just won't spark!
The 2-stroker has a new rear wheel and other parts in the works and that's the problem. New parts might not be ready in time.

Who knows what I might bring to ride.

 

nashmoto

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Gilbert, you're famous!
Here's the poster designed for the upcoming SoCal Motor Bicycle races.
Let me know if there's interest in having a printable file for local promotion. Neil has files too.

BTW - make it Friday if you can.

Brian

Good Evening Everyone,

Is this race still happening? I guess Neil doesn't post much here anymore.

Just wondering who all is planning on coming. I plan to attend, still trying to sort out engine choices. Trying to get a briggs flathead engine back together and running proper.

Hope to see and hang out with the regulars,

Gilbert
 

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Gbrebes

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I feel honored to be on a poster for the races!

That is a super cool poster you made Brian, it reminds me of an old 50's or 60's movie poster for some motorcycle exploitation movie.

I would love to get a poster size copy of that to hang up in my shed/shop.

Gilbert
 

dmb

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WOW! very very nice, gil if you had that poster at el camino you would had first place in the bag. see you at the races.
 

scotto-

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I wonder what headtrama has brewing for this next race? Also msrfan, magrider, Dogtown Burner, Wild Bill, BigBoys, Piston Bikes, Venice Motor Bikes and all the others that usually attend the greatest race on Earth? Joker Machine......are you still there?

Starting to wonder if MotorBicycleRacing will be attending......he said he might show? :D

:-|| <----- Neil

Be there or just read about it and wait for the Results to be posted! laff

ducedave ? laff
 
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Gbrebes

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I am thinking I might make it my personal mission to first get the racers numbers who finish in each final heat, then try to match them up with names, and then post the race results here. Not making any promises, and might prove difficult in my own class, but I will try.

Not really my place to take this over, but I like to see the placing all the way to last for each class, just seems to make sense.

Gilbert
 

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I'm probably going to miss this race too because I've got a bunch of stuff I need to get done around the house before I go under the knife on November 5th. I might lend my bike to Flash Breezy (Chris) if he's going.
 

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I'm probably going to miss this race too because I've got a bunch of stuff I need to get done around the house before I go under the knife on November 5th. I might lend my bike to Flash Breezy (Chris) if he's going.
Come on Ken, this race is going to be a good one, lot's of new racers coming
especially in the renamed Beginner china girl class.
Might have to run 2 heats for that class.

Have motorized bicycle racers coming from St Louis and elsewhere.
Goped racers coming from Florida and all over California.

Yes, Chris is definitely going along with even more Goped and GoQuad
racers than the May Grange race.

Weather looks perfect with Friday 17th and Sat 18th at 78* to 76*

Also Friday OCT 17th is booked for race practice and fun track practice
from 9am until dark for only $20.
Go karts are welcome on Friday.

Spectators and racers pay a $10 gate fee and it's probably going to be $35
to race in one class,
2nd class is only $5.
$10 gate fee is good for the whole weekend.

No charge to camp Friday and Sat night as usual.
 

Easy Rider

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I really want to go & especially check out Jeff's new 5 speed KTM but being short staffed at work and having so many projects that I need to finish before my double knee surgery is putting a damper on my "ME" time. I just have to prepare the house for not being able to walk around for a month.
Good news is, I spoke to Chris today and he will race my bike that weekend.
With all the new racer, this should be fun one to attend!
 
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MotorBicycleRacing

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Safety Gear:
REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:

FULL FACE DOT rated helmet or better like Snell.
No bicycle helmets.
No novelty motorcycle / skateboard helmets without DOT certification.

Eye protection.

Adequate Gloves. No bare hands.

Knee and elbow pads or Full Leathers or Motocross Gear.

If you wear a heavy leather jacket you don't need elbow pads.

Long pants, no shorts or exposed skin please.

Ankle protecting footwear or boots.

No alcohol or drug consumption if you are riding on the track.

Fire extinguisher.

The pit road speed limit is 5 mph and will be STRICTLY ENFORCED.

A Back Protector and Shoulder Padding is Highly Recommended.

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A DOT helmet is required by California law to ride a
gas powered motorized bicycle or Moped on the streets.
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Front number plate with minimum 6" tall numbers and easily readable color.

All levers such as brake and clutch must have ball ends.
Handle bars must have plugged ends.
All items like mirrors, side stands, any part that can stab you must be removed.

All race bike must have adequate front and rear brakes.

Kill switch and a throttle that is spring loaded to close.

All entries must have functioning pedals.

No multi speed shiftable Motorcycle engines.

No Motorcycle or Moped tires.
Bicycle tires only.

All 4 strokes must have oil catch cans if the breather tube
doesn't recirculate into the motor.

7.999 HP is the limit on the Midrange Class

11.999 HP is the limit on the top race Class.

Unlimited Class is over 12 HP
No water cooled 2 stroke 80cc / 125cc kart motors.

Exceptions can be made to these few rules upon request.
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I feel honored to be on a poster for the races!

That is a super cool poster you made Brian, it reminds me of an old 50's or 60's movie poster for some motorcycle exploitation movie.

I would love to get a poster size copy of that to hang up in my shed/shop.

Gilbert
Big thanks to Brian, I just received 100 9" x 17" posters,

1st, 2nd & 3rd in every race class will win a poster.

Race Sponsors are also getting a few each which adds up to about 50.

Going to sell the rest to pay for having them printed and designed.

Thanks! You got 7 days to the race!

got some other race goodies made up too.


 
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MotorBicycleRacing

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It would sure be be nice to see Neil reply in this thread.

He has been MIA since June 16. That is the last time I had a reply to a call or e-mail.

Any of you guys in CA seen him lately?

I don't want to make that drive for nothing. It is about a month away, and I should start pushing the local riders if there is a race.

I will be bringing manifolds & flanges with me if anybody wants to buy some in person.

B.
Hi Brad
I replied to your email and did not hear back from you.
Please give me a call.

Scott from Silver State Cycles sent me a text that all their crew will be
coming as usual.

Scott bought up the fact that we will have too many Beginner China girl
racers to run them all in one heat on the half track.

Bring lots of manifolds and flanges to sell.
 

dmb

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these races are a real treat for anyone who enjoys any type or racing, its right upfront and everyone is friendly and willing help or just advise and talk to you. and if you want to get real close to the action you can be a flagman for as many races you want. some flag person would need a restroom break and would gladly hand the flag over to you. i was starting to think that brown had killed neil but i'm glad to see that didn't happen to our friend, he puts a lot of time and money for us to have a good time and he has not failed us yet. see you their! dennis
 

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You got 3 to 4 days to get your **** together for the lucky 13th SMBR extravaganza.

Bought 4 walkie talkies out of the $5 racers yearly membership fees for
the Oct 18th race.
Going to save a lot of running around, make my life a lot easier and the
race safer.

Bring your walkie talkies to the race! I know you have them. :)


 

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Friday 17th the Grange track is available from 9 am to dark for only $20 for go karts, Gopeds, Motorized Bikes, Mopeds, small motorcycles like pit bikes.

On Saturday 18th there is a $10 gate fee for everyone, racers and spectators. $2 for kids under 12.
$30 Race Fee.
$5 2nd Race Class

$15 to Only ride in practice 7:30 am to 9:30 am and the 1? hour lunchtime.

The Grange gate will be open all Friday night and Sat morning.
Please don't make a lot of noise when setting up at 1am cause I will be asleep. :)
Do NOT start your motors after midnight or ride around the pits
or ride on the track.
You will not like what happens to you! LOL

You can call me at 714- 3 4 1 - 7 9 9 8 or
on Fri 17th & Sat 18th best to text me as phone reception is not good at Grange for me.

Use Google maps for directions to Grange. www.grangeracetrack.com
20455 Central Rd, Apple Valley, CA 92307

Your GPS and other maps will route you in the wrong way on Central where the road is blocked on the South by railroad tracks.

A full race schedule will be posted soon.
it's gonna be an action packed day with a big crowd! :D