SoCal Race April 2nd at Grange

[Gbrebes]

Hey Everybody,

Just putting a shout out for this awesome race series happening in a few weeks. Saturday April 2nd, get there early in the morning, gate opens at 7:30am, first heats start at 10:15. Main heats start after lunch around 1:30, racing usually ends around 4:00.

There is a $30 racing fee as well as yearly membership of $5. Lots of classes, beginner china doll engines, pro China dolls, midrange larger engines, unlimited monster engines, gopeds, mini go karts, we got it all.

The Grange race track is located in the middle of nowhere just outside of Victorville, California. People come from all over, San Diego, San Francisco/Bay area, Los Angeles, sometimes Las Vegas, and even St. Louis, Missouri which is crazy!

Lots of cool bikes of all different shapes to see, lots of cool like-minded people to meet.

I will be there attempting to defend my first place finish last race. If Nasmoto, Andy, and Chris don't break down, I will be a long shot.

Who's coming? Let's see a roll call, I miss seeing all of you guys, and girls.

As Scotto likes to say, "See you in the pits!"

Gilbert

PS: you can come on Friday and practice all day for a measly $20. Then camp overnight and prepare to race your a$$ off!

 

[MotorBicycleRacing]

Thanks Gilbert!!!

The gate is open all Friday night and first practice is at an early 7.00am

You got most of the minor details correct.
I will edit this post when I have time.

 

[Venice Motor Bikes]

I'm planning to be there.

 

[MotorBicycleRacing]

Safety Gear, a few Rules & Race Classes.

New Midrange Class rule is all 212cc motors must be pre-approved to race.
212cc must be stock.
Governer removal is OK.
18lb valve springs are the only internal motor mod allowed.
Stock carb
Please email me at [email protected] for approval.

REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:

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

FULL FACE DOT rated helmet or better like Snell.
No open face helmets.
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 & supporting footwear or boots.

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

A Back Protector and Shoulder Padding is Highly Recommended.

Fire extinguisher is 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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All entries must have functioning pedals.

No Motorcycle or Moped tires.
Bicycle Tires Only.

No multi-speed shiftable Motorcycle Engines.
(Single speed motors shifting through the rear hub are allowed,
like the shift kits made by our great sponsor Sick Bike Parts.)

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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 bikes must have adequate front and rear brakes.

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

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

8 HP is the gas powered limit on the Midrange Class
(4 HP is the subclass limit.)

Unlimited Class is over 12 HP
Water cooled 2 stroke 80cc / 125cc kart motors may race
but won't be scored to win trophies or prizes.

Exceptions may be made to these few rules upon request.
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[Gbrebes]

Yes, I was going from memory on the details, so I thought I may have got some wrong. I just wanted to put out the word.

I love this event, motorized bicycle racing has become a part of my life, and I want to recommend these races as something that you will not regret making the effort to attend. It's a super fun time, there is competition, but everyone is super friendly.

It's great, not expensive, and everyone who could, should come and ride.

Gilbert

 

[MotorBicycleRacing]

Safety Gear, a few Rules & Race Classes.

New Midrange Class rule is all 212cc motors must be pre-approved to race.
212cc must be basically stock.
Governer removal is OK.
18lb valve springs are the only internal motor mod allowed??
Stock carb??
Please email me at [email protected] for approval.

This is open for discussion.
The main point of the new rule is to keep the 212cc at 8 HP the Midrange limit.
A stock 212cc with governor is 6.5 HP

The big issue is stock cam, piston, valves, rod, etc

of course a billet flywheel is OK.

A 212cc in the Midrange class should be very affordable at $99 plus minimum parts.
A 212cc motor is rather wide and big.

 

[MotorBicycleRacing]

I'm planning to be there.

Thanks Norm!
Gonna be some great racing in only 10 days at Grange.

 

[Venice Motor Bikes]

This is open for discussion.
The main point of the new rule is to keep the 212cc at 8 HP the Midrange limit.
A stock 212cc with governor is 6.5 HP

The big issue is stock cam, piston, valves, rod, etc

of course a billet flywheel is OK.

A 212cc in the Midrange class should be very affordable at $99 plus minimum parts.
A 212cc motor is rather wide and big.

I don't see how could this be enforced.. Having racers tear down their engines for inspection isn't very realistic.

 

[MotorBicycleRacing]

With 7 days to go to the Sat April 2nd race
the weather is looking great!

Fri 70* Practice and fun track riding for only $20
Sat 72* Raceday

 

[racie35]

I don't see how could this be enforced.. Having racers tear down their engines for inspection isn't very realistic.

What you could do next time around is inspect and seal engines ahead of time. Anything else runs open class.

 

[MotorBicycleRacing]

Hey Everybody

Who's coming? Let's see a roll call, I miss seeing all of you guys, and girls.

As Scotto likes to say, "See you in the pits!"

Gilbert

PS: you can come on Friday and practice all day for a measly $20. Then camp overnight and prepare to race your a$$ off!

5 days to racing fun, perfect weather at 75* on Friday and 79* on Saturday raceday with low wind conditions.

M1GP is doing an 8 hour endurance race on Sunday that you can watch if you camp Sat night.

China girl Novice and Expert class race Oct 2015.

 

[MotorBicycleRacing]

If you racers and racettes do Facebook please sign up
or if not post here!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1556469384652006/

 

[scotto-]

This bike used to be a mid-class race bike years ago......under 12HP back then. Now it's 215cc and nearly double that in horsepower which is definitely an unlimited class race bike, no doubt.



Come on out and see some awesome racing of motorized bikes and GoPeds like you will never see in an event of this kind!



Did I mention...... "See you in the pits!" ?

#3

 

[Venice Motor Bikes]

Neil, what direction are we gonna be racing???

 

[MotorBicycleRacing]

Neil, what direction are we gonna be racing???

https://www.facebook.com/events/1556469384652006/
Norm, Please sign up on Facebook. ^^^^^ Thanks.

FRI APRIL 1st PRACTICE FOR ONLY $20 9am to dark.

SOCAL MOTOR BICYCLE RACING. Sat APRIL 2nd Schedule.
Gate open at 6:00am SAT for Registration, Sign Waiver, Payment, Wrist Bands.
5 MPH SPEED LIMIT IN PITS!
$10 GATE PASS for All Racers, Spectators, Pit Crew: Kids 12 and under $2
$35 RACE ENTRY FEE: $5 2nd / 3rd RACE CLASS: $5 YEARLY Membership:

$15 New track rider for track riding during morning practice and lunch hour Only.

Practice on Track: 7.00am - 9.20am
We are running the track COUNTERCLOCKWISE.

 

[dmb]

easy enough to pull the side cover on the big 4 strokes if their is a protest. you think they would be proud to show off a stocker that won.

 

[MotorBicycleRacing]

Nashmoto has upgraded his clutch on his 3 speed shifter KTM 50 clone.
The stock clutch failed at the Oct 2015 race resulting in a DNF.

You still have 2 days to get your bike together for the Sat April 2nd race.

 

[Greg58]

Something like this would be great if it were closer to Georgia, I'll be waiting on updates.

 

[MotorBicycleRacing]

Something like this would be great if it were closer to Georgia, I'll be waiting on updates.

Socal or St Louis?

Perfect racing weather on Fri April 1st at 75 degrees
and 79 degrees on Sat with very low wind predicted!

Wildbill's son Dan's race bike.

 

[Tyler6357]

Good News! I will be there with my cheap, kit style, not really a racing bike, motorized bicycle to compete in the beginner class. My bike tops out at 35 mph with a 40 tooth rear sprocket. Will I need a larger or smaller sprocket for this track? My goal is really to just finish the race, This will be my first time racing. I will be there on Friday as close to noon as possible for the practice. I think I have acquired all the equipment I need to race on the track now. I will be there in my 34' older Fleetwood Bounder motorhome. Stop by and say hello! See you all at the track!

 

[BobbyT]

Your 40 tooth will be fine. The only time my bike's go faster than 35 is in the back of my truck. see you at the track.

 

[MotorBicycleRacing]

Good News! I will be there with my cheap, kit style, not really a racing bike, motorized bicycle to compete in the beginner class. My bike tops out at 35 mph with a 40 tooth rear sprocket. Will I need a larger or smaller sprocket for this track? My goal is really to just finish the race, This will be my first time racing. I will be there on Friday as close to noon as possible for the practice. I think I have acquired all the equipment I need to race on the track now. I will be there in my 34' older Fleetwood Bounder motorhome. Stop by and say hello! See you all at the track!

40 to 44 tooth sprocket will be good.
You have to finish to win!
See you on Friday!