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Chaplain’s Corner “Just thinking”

Hello FTR Family,

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. My family missed being at the Apollo Club event that weekend, but it was great to visit with my mother and stepfather. He recently had serious liver surgery but is recovering greatly.

Speaking of injuries, we have a number of our own in the process of recovering. Please remember Joe Vann, Troy Weeks, Derek Vanderzyl, Delaney Nix and Jason Garrett in your thoughts and prayers as they travel down the road to recovery. Many of you have asked about my broken ankle. Thankfully, my injury is minor compared to the others I just mentioned (in that I did not require any surgery). I am doing just fine.

I want to thank you for attending our Saturday night church services (at 7:30 p.m.) at the Hare Scrambles. It has been great to see you there.

It is hard to believe that Christmas is right around the corner. It is amazing how quickly this year has disappeared. Thankfully, I have been allowed to print the true Christmas story in our Florida Trail Riders Magazine for many years now. I do this just in case you do not have a Bible of your own. Also, as a family tradition, we try to make a point to read this story on Christmas morning. Here is what Luke had to say about the birth of Jesus. (Note: I only printed Chapter 2. If you want to know more, read Chapter 1 also.)

In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register.4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in

cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this

child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen; which were just as they had been told.

I hope this Christmas season will be meaningful to you. Never forget the reason we celebrate this time of year. It is so easy to be caught up in busyness of life and the commercialization of Santa Claus that we completely miss the real reason for which we are suppose to celebrate December 25. This is the day set for all mankind to give thanks to God Himself for coming to earth in the form of a small child. Hard to believe ,isn’t it? It goes against our very nature. I bet

you are thinking, “That can’t be true.” Remember, just because we don’t accept it does not change the truth. Do you and your family a favor and guard against being swept up as a common statistic. God has a much greater plan for you and me. I wish you a wonderful and very merry Christmas. Think on these things. I will look forward to seeing you at the races!

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Election results Page 6 Minutes Page 8exeCutive Committee meeting minutes September 25 and October 30 teleconference calls

Minutes Page 9hare sCrambles Committee meeting minutes November 9, 2013

Parents First Page 20Cover Story the “retired” matt boni Page 22Matt Boni recently retired from professional supercross racing but he still loves riding his dirt bike.

In Every IssueChaplain’s Corner editor’s beat Page 4advertising index Page 9Ftr magazine ContaCt Page 15Who to ContaCt Page 16Where to ride Page 17Ftr oFFiCials/oFFiCers Page 18rider reps. Page 19motoCross sCores Page 28Ftr membership Page 42raCe Flyer Page 44Competition sChedule Page 47

As the New Year approaches so does the halfway point

in the season, which means advancement points could be stacking up for some so, if you are in next in line for a promotion, congratulations! I recently spent the weekend covering the races at the Carlton Ranch Hare Scrambles so I was unable to race there but it looked like a blast with all the water crossings and the endurocross section; I met Mr. Carlton and made sure to thank him for letting us use his beautiful property. Included in this double issue are the election results, including the naming

of our new Vice President, Amanda Richardson! I look forward to catching up with Amanda soon to see what she thinks about being elected VP and her plans for the position. Also, make sure you note there are a handful of NEW area directors and I just wanted to thank everyone who stepped up this year to get involved and I’m looking forward to the next Board of Directors meeting to greet everyone. This month I sat down with Matt Boni, the AA rider who joined

FTR after retiring from racing professionally. We laughed about his Instagram account and I learned how his outlook on motocross has changed over the years and why he enjoys FTR even though some of his friends made fun of him for riding in the woods. Matt said, “It’s something I enjoy doing and most of those guys that made fun of me can’t ride anymore because their bodies are too beat up or they don’t allow themselves to enjoy their life, and I try to live my life without any judgment.”

I think I’ll make that my New Year’s resolution! Thanks, Matt! - JS

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Election Results

2013-2014executive Committee and area directors

Election Chairman: Bill DrymonMotocross Series: Joe Steidl

Hare Scrambles Series: Larry RobertsEnduro Series: George Tolson

Vice President: amanda richardson — 77Cary Hunt — 54

Treasurer: Kevin Vaughn — 92Jim agate — 2

area #1: dexter leadbeater — 6

area #2: gary Wyatt — 10

area #3: Brad gustafson — 9randy King — 2lacey nordle — 2

area #4: Joe Carrasquillo — 7

area #5: Jerry Curtis — 16david Wildner — 10nic Frey — 3

area #6: Jack Terrell — 7Carol Preston — 1

area #7: Bill Jenkins — 13

area #8: sam Boydstun — 14

area #9: drew Cole — 11Jesse ansley — 1

area #10: luis rodriguez — 4

area #11: Kurt lucas — 2Pete rose — 1

area #12: Frank Campbell — 4

area #13: Jim agate — 5

respectfully submitted,William Drymonelection Committee Chairman

The following are the results of the ballots received on or before nov. 30, 2013, meeting all of

the requirements: The Dirt Bike Racing Community’s Loss is Heaven’s Gain

resT in PeaCePerkins green “Buddy” gaillard Jr.

Charles William Wickerdonald e. lilley

William robert “Bill” HughsonWe just learned of the passing of these longtime Enduro riders who will be remembered by many FTR members, especially those who competed in FTR Enduros in the 1980s and early 1990s. For more information and links to obituraries, please visit the FTR blog at http://floridatrailriders.org/ftrblog/?p=629

godspeed to all of you.

In December, the Springhill Motorcycle Trailhead opened in the Apalachicola National Forest near Tallahassee. A portion of the funding for this project came

from the T. Mark Schmidt Off-Highway Vehicle Recreational Grant Program. “This project involved construction of a bridge to provide a critical connection to an OHV trail system from an OHV

trailhead that was improved with money from the state fund and the Recreational Trails Program,” Jack Terrell, FTR’s Land Use Chairman and the Senior Project Manager for the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council, said. It’s just one example of how Florida’s OHV fund money is being used to improve and expand OHV riding opportunities in the state, Terrell said.

Update: Springhill Motorcycle trailhead now open

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October 30, 2013 - teleconference call

8:37 p.m. Meeting called to order by President

In ATTendAnCe:FoRd SnodgRASS (President), Brooks Tomblin (Vice President), Kayla Vawter (Secretary), Mike Belle (Hare Scrambles Chairman), Rick Dreggors (MX Chairman), Jeremy Powell (Enduro Chair)

noT In Attendance: dAnIel WHITe (Treasurer)

gueSTS:KevIn vAugHn (Area #9 Director) was invited by Ford.

QuoRum noTed to conduct business.

puRpoSe oF this meeting is to ratify the meeting from September 25, 2013, that didn’t meet a quorum.

JeRemy made a motion to ratify the decision that was made by fellow EC members from the September 25 meeting.

BRooKS SeConded.

dISCuSSIon:

THIS voTe has to be a majority vote from those that did not attend original meeting. Some of the committee members were not in complete agreement to this but decided it would be best to vote this way to cover all the basis.

voTe: 2 yes - Jeremy and Brooks to ratify the decision that was made during the last meeting.

JeRemy mAde a motion for all EC members that are in attendance to ratify for mistake that was made on the September 25 meeting.

mIKe SeConded.

dISCuSSIon:

mISTAKe WAS made with Robert’s Rules of Order versus what was written in our rule book. Was under the assumption with following the rule book that we only needed to have four members president to meet quorum but when looking at Robert’s Rules of Orders we still need at least five members present to meet quorum.

unAnImouS voTe – Motion passes to ratify the original meeting that was held on September 25.

JeRemy mAde a motion to adjourn. BRooKS SeConded.

meeTIng AdJouRned at 8:49 p.m.

ReSpeCTFully SuBmITTed by,

KAylA vAWTeR, FTR Secretary

September 25, 2013 - teleconference call

8:20 p.m. Meeting called to order by President

In ATTendAnCe:FoRd SnodgRASS (President), Kayla Vawter (Secretary), Mike Belle (Hare Scrambles Chairman), Rick Dreggors (MX Chairman)

gueSTS:JonATHAn lonSdAle

QuoRum noTed to conduct business.

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CuRRenT dATA on KeepTrack will be archived on the following website:

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THe neW system has the capability of running two races at one time. TRAnSpondeRS WIll be barcodes encoded with class, rider, plate number and colors. If a rider has a change of classes the transponder can be reprogrammed.RIdeRS WITH current transponders can trade in and get the new ones at no cost to them.FundS To purchase new system will come from the Hare Scrambles Scoring Fund and the old system will be sold.

CuRRenT SySTem:$500 peR year fee just for license – contract can be terminated at anytime with a 30 day notice.

mIKe mAKeS a motion to purchase new scoring system.KAylA SeConded.no dISCuSSIon.

unAnImouS voTe – Motion passes to purchase new scoring system.

KAylA mAde a motion to adjourn meeting.mIKe SeConded.

meeTIng AdJouRned at 9:15 p.m.

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KAylA vAWTeR, FTR Secretary

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The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by the Chairman. Role was taken, in attendance were:

mIKe Belle (Hare Scrambles Chairman), Don St. John (Scorekeeper), Randy Rash (Referee), Kerri Chambers (Specialty C & Women Rider Rep.), Kayla Vawter (Quad Rider Rep.), Danny Kittell (Specialty A & B Rider Rep.), Jonathan Belle (A & AA Rider Rep), Kurt Lucas (Saturday Rider Rep), David Wyatt (ACMC), Jimmy Pitts (Apollo), Allen Pearce (BSTR), Bill Jenkins (CFTR), Shaun Foutch/Steve Maher (DDR), Frank Campbell (SEFTR), Rob Swann (NCTB), Peter Rose (OSDR). Shaw Dunkel (PBTTR), Carol Preston (SADRA), Troy Stainbrook (Suncoast), Jack Terrell (Sunrunners), Scott Klucinec (TCTR)

QuoRum WAS verified.

neW BuSIneSS: Keith Finnerty from CFTR, spoke to the committee about the possibility of their club co sanctioning a race with the AMA National HS Series. He wanted to get a feel for whether the committee thought that might be acceptable. Many members of the committee felt that more information was needed. The chair warned that is was unlikely we would be able to make any adjustments to rules or schedules set by the FTR rule book. The committee was poled to see if anyone was dead set against the idea, and no one was. Keith and a couple of others volunteered to look into the matter farther and report back with more specific information.

THe CHAIR presented information about the number of riders in each class since the beginning of last season. The idea was that we may want to eliminate some of the classes which average less than 2-3 riders. Seven proposals #1 through #7 were written and ready that would affect one class each, should the committee decide to take any action. The classes included in the proposals were the following: A-200, Women-Vet, Vintage, Jr-Girls, Mini-Girls, Quad +30, and Quad 0-400.

THeRe WAS some discussion and it was apparent the majority of the committee was not in favor of eliminating any classes.

JACK TeRRell made a motion that we not eliminate any classes, and it was seconded by Carol Preston. The motion passed.

The following proposals were presented to the committee for consideration: (continued on next page)

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Hare scrambles Committee ProPosalsProposal #8 (Written by: Mike Belle) Purpose: To create a +30 class for bikes to be run during the Sunday PM race. It will primarily be for older “AA” and “A” riders who can no longer compete, or don’t want to compete with the younger riders. Chapter III, General Rules D. Rider Classification 1. Riders shall be classified in the following divisions and classes: HARE SCRAMBLES Division/Class Displacement classes Age Currently Reads: AA Expert/Pro 0-Open cc 13/Above A Advanced 200, 250, Open 13/Above Change to: AA Expert/Pro 0-Open cc 13/Above A Advanced 200, 250, Open 13/Above +30 0-Open cc 30/Above K. Riders And Eligibility 6. Equipment, Vehicle displacement classes are as follows: Hare Scrambles: Currently Reads: 0-Open cc AA, Veteran Change to: 0-Open cc AA, +30, Veteran Chapter VI, Hare Scrambles Rules C. Event Rules, 2. Sunday Race Schedule, Race 2 Currently Reads: Row 1 - AA Row 2 - A Open Row 3 - A-250, A-200 Row 4 - B Open Row 5 - B-250 Row 6 - B-200 Row 7 - C Open Row 8 - C-250 Row 9 - C-200

Change to: Row 1 - AA Row 2 - A Open Row 3 - A-250, A-200 Row 4 - +30 Row 5 - B Open Row 6 - B-250 Row 7 - B-200 Row 8 - C Open Row 9 - C-250 Row 10 - C-200

Chapter VIII, Hare Scrambles Responsibilities B. Riders, 3. Classes Number plate Color (3) Letters / letter and number color Currently Reads: 200 A, B & C black A, B, C / white Change to: 200 A, B & C black A, B, C / white +30 white none / black A motion was made by Allen Pearce to accept the proposal and it was seconded by Shaw Dunkel. The motion PASSED and will be published in the magazine and presented for a second vote at a subsequent committee meeting.

Proposal #9 (Written by: Mike Belle) Purpose: To reduce the age when kids can enter the 65cc classes. Chapter III, General Rules D. Rider Classification 1. Riders shall be classified in the following divisions and classes: HARE SCRAMBLES Division/Class Displacement classes Age Currently Reads: 65A 51-65 cc 2 stroke*** 8thru 12* 52-90 cc 4-stroke *** 8 thru 12* 65B 51-65 cc 2 stroke*** 8 thru 12* 52-90 cc 4 stroke*** 8 thru 12* 65C 51-65 cc 2 stroke*** 8 thru 12* 52-90 cc 4-stroke*** 8 thru 12* 65 Girls 51-65 cc 2-stroke*** 8 thru 12* 52-90 4 stroke*** 8 thru 12* Change to: 65A 51-65 cc 2 stroke*** 7 thru 12* 52-90 cc 4-stroke *** 7 thru 12* 65B 51-65 cc 2 stroke*** 7 thru 12* 52-90 cc 4 stroke*** 7 thru 12* 65C 51-65 cc 2 stroke*** 7 thru 12* 52-90 cc 4-stroke*** 7 thru 12* 65 Girls 51-65 cc 2-stroke*** 7 thru 12* 52-90 4 stroke*** 7 thru 12* A motion was made by Allen Pearce to accept the proposal and it was seconded by Bill Jenkins. The motion PASSED and will be published in the magazine and presented for a second vote at a subsequent committee meeting.

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Proposal #10 (Written by: Mike Belle) Purpose: To adjust the ages for the Master, Golden Master and Class-66 riders so that the Master classes are not so large. Chapter III, General Rules D. Rider Classification 1. Riders shall be classified in the following divisions and classes: HARE SCRAMBLES Division/Class Displacement classes Age Currently Reads: Golden Masters (A,B) 0-Open cc 58*/Above Class 66 0-Open cc 66*/above Change to: Golden Masters (A,B) 0-Open cc 55*/Above Class 63 0-Open cc 63*/above K. Riders And Eligibility 6. Equipment, Vehicle displacement classes are as follows: Hare Scrambles: Currently Reads: 0-Open cc, Class 66 Change to: 0-Open cc, Class 63 Chapter VI, Hare Scrambles Rules C. Event Rules, 2. Sunday Race Schedule, Race 1 Currently Reads: Row 13 - Master C, Class 66 Change to: Row 13 - Master C, Class 63 Chapter VIII, Hare Scrambles Responsibilities B. Riders, 3. Classes Number plate Color (3) Letters / letter and number color Currently Reads: Class 66 black X / white Change to: Class 63 black X / white A motion was made by Allen Pearce to accept the proposal and it was seconded by Troy Stainbrook. The motion PASSED and will be published in the magazine and presented for a second vote at a subsequent committee meeting.

Proposal #11 (Written by: Mike Belle) Purpose: To create a Pre-Modern class, this will allow people to ride bikes 20 years old or more on Saturday. Chapter III, General Rules D. Rider Classification 1. Riders shall be classified in the following divisions and classes: HARE SCRAMBLES Division/Class Displacement classes Age Currently Reads: Vintage 0-Open cc 1974 or earlier 13/Above Evolution (A,B) 0-Open cc Drum 13/Above brakes & Air Cooled Change to: Vintage 0-Open cc 1974 or earlier 13/Above Pre-Modern 0-Open cc Min 20 years old 13/Above Evolution (A,B) 0-Open cc Drum 13/Above brakes & Air Cooled K. Riders And Eligibility 6. Equipment, Vehicle displacement classes are as follows: Hare Scrambles: Currently Reads: 0-Open cc, Women, Women Vet, Vintage, Evolution Change to: 0-Open cc, Women, Women Vet, Vintage, Pre-Modern, Evolution N. Pre-Modern motorcycle technical definition Add: 3. (or next number) Pre-Modern Technical Requirements A motorcycle for which the model year is 20 years old or more, from the year in which the current season started. Chapter VI, Hare Scrambles Rules C. Event Rules, 2. Saturday Race Schedule, Race 7 Currently Reads: Row 1 - Evolution A Row 2 - Junior A, Sportsman-2 Row 3 - Junior B Row 4 - Evolution Senior A Row 5 - Evolution B Row 6 - Junior C, Junior Girls Row 7 - Vintage, Evolution Senior B Row 8 - Sportsman-1 Row 9 - Beginner Change to: Row 1 - Evolution A Row 2 - Junior A, Sportsman-2 Row 3 - Pre-Modern Row 4 - Junior B Row 5 - Evolution Senior A Row 6 - Evolution B Row 7 - Junior C, Junior Girls Row 8 - Vintage, Evolution Senior B Row 9 - Sportsman-1 Row 10 - Beginner

Chapter VII, Hare Scrambles Scoring A. General Currently Reads: 9. Saturday race, Youth and Peewee Quads, Vintage, Evolution, Beginners, Junior, Mini’s or Peewee finishes cannot be counted towards hare scrambles team trophy competition. Change to: 9. Saturday race, Youth and Peewee Quads, Vintage, Pre-Modern, Evolution, Beginners, Junior, Mini’s or Peewee finishes cannot be counted towards hare scrambles team trophy competition. Chapter VIII, Hare Scrambles Responsibilities B. Riders, 3. Classes Number plate Color (3) Letters / letter and number color Currently Reads: Vintage white V / black Evolution A, B yellow A, B / black Change to: Vintage white V / black Pre-Modern red none / white Evolution A, B yellow A, B / black A motion was made by Bill Jenkins to accept the proposal and it was seconded by Kurt Lucas. The motion PASSED and will be published in the magazine and presented for a second vote at a subsequent committee meeting.

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Proposal #12 (Written by: Gary Wyatt) Hare Scramble Rules Chapter VIII Hare Scrambles Responsibilities D. Committee Currently Reads: 3. All FTR clubs and previous promoters who have received FTR sanctions in the past will be eligible to request an FTR Hare Scrambles sanction. New promoters will be considered by the Hare Scrambles Committee and forwarded to the FTR officers for final approval before sanctions are granted. 4. All promoters desiring an FTR sanction for Hare Scrambles will submit a request to the event so desired at the Hare Scrambles committee meeting immediately preceding the FTR sanction meeting. Any further requests for sanctions will be evaluated by the Hare Scrambles Committee Chairman and the Executive Committee of FTR. Change to: 3. All FTR clubs and previous promoters who have received FTR sanctions in the past two years will be eligible to request an FTR Hare Scrambles sanction. New promoters will be considered by the Hare Scrambles Committee and forwarded to the Executive Committee for final approval before sanctions are granted. New promoters will be put on an as needed waiting list until all previous clubs that have been granted sanctions in the previous current two years are given first choice of available sanction dates. If a new promoter is granted an open sanction date they will return to the waiting list next year until another date becomes available. Any club not requesting a sanction for two consecutive current years will be put on the waiting list at the bottom and the next club in line on the waiting list will be granted that spot as one of the 15 clubs having priority. Any club on the waiting list that has not submitted sanctions for the previous two consecutive years will drop off the waiting list. 4. All promoters desiring an FTR sanction for Hare Scrambles will submit a request at the Hare Scrambles committee meeting immediately preceding the General Sanction Meeting. Any further requests for sanctions will be evaluated by the Hare Scrambles Committee Chairman and the Executive Committee of FTR. A motion was made by David Wyatt to accept the proposal and it was seconded by Jimmy Pitts. The motion PASSED and will be published in the magazine and presented for a second vote at a subsequent committee meeting. Proposal #13 (Written by: Shaun Foutch) Current 2013-2014 Hare Scrambles Rule Chapter VII Hare Scrambles Scoring A. General 2. A rider can register only one number per class per competition year. The rider will be scored only under that registered number during the competition year. To keep a rider number (bike #), members must renew their FTR membership before July 1st. Proposed 2014-2015 Hare Scrambles Rule Moving Forward Chapter VII Hare Scrambles Scoring A. General 2. A rider can register only one number per class per competition year. The rider will be scored only under that registered number during the competition year. To keep a rider number (bike #), members must renew their FTR membership before July 1st and the rider must have competed in the class the rider number is registered for during the previous competition year. Riding Sportsman, a DNF or a DNS in the registered class does not count toward retaining the registered number for the class. Justification for Change Race numbers should be made available to members that are actively racing. Actively racing means having competed in the previous competition year (similar to how advancement points are carried over from the previous competition year – Chapter VII, Hare Scrambles Scoring, C. Rider Advancement, 3.). At the Pro level this year, John Dowd (16) and Mike Brown (3) lost their numbers because they didn't score 25 points. FTR members should be required to compete in one race of the respective class to keep their number. Failure to compete in the registered class will free up the racing number on a first come first served basis with annual renewals. The whole point in having a number is for racing. A motion was made by Steve Maher to accept the proposal and it was seconded by Kurt Lucas. The motion FAILED.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:38 p.m. Mike Belle (HSC Chairman)

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1. Apollo Motorcycle club:Jim Rollyson - Cocoa, FL (321) 917-6845, [email protected] www.apollomotorcycleclub.com

2. AzAleA city Motorcycle club: Gary Wyatt - Interlachen, FL (386) 684-2698, [email protected]

3. Big Scrub Trail Riders: John Hawkins - Tavares, FL(352) 516-6903, [email protected]

4. centrAl FloridA trAil riders:Keith Finnerty - Altamonte Springs, FL (407) 774-9090, [email protected]

5. coluMbiA enduro riders: Ricky Dennis - Columbia, SC(803) 786-0051, [email protected]

6. dAytonA dirt riders: Randy Griffin - New Smyrna Beach, FL (386) 423-4302, [email protected] daytonadirtriders.com

7. FAMily riders, inc.: Johnny Thomas - Hanahan, SC(843) 553-1463, [email protected]

8. Greenville enduro riders AssociAtion: Duane Wellington - Laurens, SC(864) 908-6109, [email protected]

9. old school dirt riders: Brett Williams - Sarasota, FL (941) 232-9036, [email protected]

10. pAlM beAch trAck & trAil:Randy Rash - Ft. Lauderdale, FL (954) 931-5709, [email protected]

11. perry MountAin M/c:Glenn Hollingshead - Selma, AL (334) 872-0619, [email protected]

12. nAture coAst trAil blAzers:Paul Ladouceur (352) 279-4911, [email protected] www.naturecoasttrailblazers.com

13. river city dirt riders:Brad Stanton - Switzerland, FL (904) 219-6980, [email protected] www.rcdr.org

14. sArAsotA AreA dirt riders:Randy Faul - Arcadia, FL(863) 494-6476, [email protected] www.sarasotadirtriders.com

15. sArAsotA AreA QuAd riders:Amanda Fronckowiak - Venice, FL (941) 223-6974, [email protected]

16. southeAst FloridA trAil riders: Glen Demick - Jupiter, FL (561) 743-3683, [email protected] www.seftr.org

17. suMter enduro riders:Johnny McCoy - Sumter, SC(803) 481-5169, [email protected]

18. suncoAst trAil blAzers: Brian Coughlin - Tampa, FL (813) 908-9008, [email protected] www.suncoasttrailblazers.com

19. sunrunners M/c:Jack Terrell - Auburndale, FL (863) 984-9294, [email protected]

20. tAllAhAssee trAil riders: Larry Nielsen - Tallahassee, FL (850) 544-4840, [email protected] www.tallahasseetrailriders.org

21. treAsure coAst trAil riders: Scott Klucinec - Vero Beach, FL (772) 473-3801, [email protected]

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President: Ford snodGrAss [email protected] (941) 915-9894

Vice President: AMAndA richArdson [email protected](727) 319-9596

Secretary: kAylA vAwter [email protected](863) 381-2649

Treasurer: kevin vAuGhAn [email protected](941) 426-5122

ChairpersonsEnduro: JEREmy PowEllendurochairfloridatrailriders.org(904) 225-3176

Hare Scrambles: mIkE BEllEhschairfloridatrailriders.org(813) 963-0657

Motocross: RICk DREggoRSmxchairfloridatrailriders.org(407) 862-6878

Refereesenduro: George Tolson [email protected]

(863) 698-3837

hAre scrAMbles: Randy Rash [email protected](954) 931-5709 AssociAte h/s reFeree:Bill Drymon(941) 351-4887

Motocross: Chris Post [email protected] Motocross reFeree: Sean Fitzgerald

(352) 455-4029

Scorekeepersenduro: Ken [email protected](321) 453-0638

hAre scrAMbles: Donald St. John [email protected](912) 729-1089

Motocross: Sean Fitzgerald [email protected](352) 455-4029

Electronic Scoring Database Maintenance:TIm NoRDlE (352) 303-0088 [email protected]

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Hare Scrambles: AA/A Jonathan Belle, (813) 240-6022 [email protected]/C VacantSpecialty A & B Danny Kittell (727) 244-7299 [email protected] C, Women Kerri Chambers, (863) 956-9140 [email protected] Saturday Riders Kurt Lucas, (786) 385-7771 [email protected] Kayla Vawter, (863) 381-2649 [email protected]

Enduro:AA/A Matt Ludwig, (727) 424-3532 [email protected]/C Mike Ludwig, (727) 510-9295 [email protected] A & B Doug Ludwig, (727) 510-9295 [email protected] C, Women Allen Pearce, (352) 339-5644 [email protected]

Motocross:AA/A Dave Johnson, (863) 660-4459 [email protected]/C VacantSpecialty A/B Steve Loomis, (407) 467-8290 [email protected] Specialty C, Women Joe Steidl, (352) 494-6944 [email protected] Vacant

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“I would like to take this opportunity to say congratulations to Amanda Richardson on

her election to the FTR Vice President. I would also like to say thank you to everyone who

supported me in this election. I will continue to work hard for the FTR and will support her in all that she does in the best interest of the FTR.

Thank you, everyone.”Cary Hunt

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GPA 4.00 Grade 1 Peewee B and Quad Peewee AAcademic Achievement: Mika has been recognized for outstanding leadership ability by his school. Other achievements: Mika qualified and competed in the HyVee IronKids Triathlon National Championship in Des Moines, Iowa and finished 3rd in Male 6-year-old class on the podium.

Mika Lonsdale

GPA 4.00 Grade 1 Quad Peewee BAcademic Achievement: Austin has been doing very well in school. Other achievements: Mom says he can perfectly imitate the sounds of a dirt bike and quad. He and his brother also enjoy riding their bicycles over the jumps and courses they have made in their yard.

Austin Bartlett

GPA 4.00 Grade 2 Quad Super Peewee, Peewee B in HS and Quad 7-11, 50cc 7-8 in MX Academic Achievement: Jackson is in the gifted class and recently earned 1st in state and 4th nationally in a math contest, missing 4/1000 questions.Other achievements: Jackson frequents basketball practice, run club, sports camp, cub scouts and Lego Robotics.

Grade 2 Super Peewee Quad B in HSAcademic Achievement: Karlee received straight E’s (exceeds expectations)Other achievements: Karlee enjoys all sorts of arts and crafts.

GPA 4.00 Grade 3 Super Peewee Quad A, 65B in HS Academic Achievement: Kalob is in his first year of receiving official grades and started off by making the straight-A honor roll. Other achievements: Kalob enjoys playing any outside sport and skating with his friends.

Karson Hedin

Grade 1 Quad Peewee A in HSAcademic Achievement: Karson received straight E’s (exceeds expectations.)Other achievements: Karson enjoys riding his scooter and playing soccer.

Jackson Parks

Karlee Hedin

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Jessica Catterton

GPA 4.00 Grade 4 Quad Super Peewee BAcademic Achievement: Jessica made the Principal’s list.Other achievements: Jessica enjoys camping, bicycling, arts and crafts, Legos, building blanket forts and playing with her Old English Sheepdog “Nana.”

GPA 4.00 Grade 5 Mini BAcademic Achievement: Bobby has always been a straight-A student and avid reader. Other achievements: Bobby enjoys hunting and shot his first buck at age 7.

GPA 3.00 Grade 5 Quad Super Peewee BAcademic Achievement: Justin is in the gifted program at school. He is extremely intelligent. Other achievements: Justin has an engineer mind and spends hours building projects from Legos. He even won first place on a Lego four wheeler he entered in the fair.

GPA 3.14 Grade 6 Mini B in HS and 85cc 7-11, Junior Mini in MX Academic Achievement: Jonathan has been working extremely hard on grades this year and has done a great job. Other achievements: Jonathan loves hunting, fishing and anything outdoors. He also enjoys running with his big brother.

GPA 4.00 Grade 7 Quad Junior in HS and Quad 13-15 in MXAcademic Achievement: Bryanne is in the Cambridge program at her school and has never had less than a 4.0 GPA.Other achievements: Bryanne also enjoys volleyball and running.

GPA 4.30 Grade 11 Youth 16-24, Four Stroke Open in MX and Junior B in HS Academic Achievement: Patrick was nominated student of the month and athlete of the week for his high school. Other achievements: Patrick enjoys riding his bike and has been awarded the MVP of his high school’s cross country team for the past 3 years.

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Danielle Hennessy

College Freshman Quad 0-400cc in HS Academic Achievement: Danielle graduated high school with highest honors and had a final GPA of 4.3.Other achievements: Danielle is loving her first year at FAU’s Honors College. We are sure she is putting her FTR scholarship to good use.

College Senior Quad 0-400cc in HSAcademic Achievement: Brian graduated from Florida Air Academy with a 3.0 GPA. Other achievements: Brian is currently a senior at FGCU and also works at the college. His parents say he is a great role model to his siblings.

Parents First by sean Fitzgerald

It is inevitable that learning in school is easier for some kids than others. Many times, this has nothing to do with how smart or intelligent a child is.

Often, the most intelligent kids have the hardest time in a typical school environment. As parents we have to watch our kids closely and figure out what their strengths and weaknesses are. Does your child do well in difficult classes and bomb in easier classes? This is often a result of not being challenged enough. Don’t blame your child for this. Make sure you are

communicating with their guidance counselors. Guidance counselors can be overwhelmed with their day-to-day activities and may not recognize a pattern that you see. So talk to them and let them know what you expect. It is their job to make sure your child’s learning experience matches their ability and maximizes their potential. WARNING this can take patience and perseverance. Also, the key to a child’s success in school is no different than any other facet of our lives. That is goal setting. By goal setting, I am not talking about waking up one day and saying to little “Billy:” “You need to make straight A’s or you can’t go outside.” Develop a plan that gets your child to the goal in steps. Work with

them to develop a timeline to achieve these goals and regularly praise their progress. In my opinion, we should be more concerned with the effort and teaching them how to learn. My goal for Parents First is to encourage our riders to do well in school. We would like to support parents in praising kids for their outstanding efforts and in meeting their goals. It does not matter if the goals start with getting no F grades on their report card or maybe it is having all good comments on their behavior. So I encourage you that at progress report and report card time to utilize Parents First as an opportunity to acknowledge your child’s hard work and continue to encourage them to do well both on and off the track.

There was a great response to our first “Academic Achievement Shout Out.”A lot of FTR riders from elementary to college have

found success on and off the track. When a rider is able to excel at both school and extracurricular activities, he or she deserves our recognition and praise because for the success that came from hard work. We are excited to take a moment to give a “Shout Out” to those riders. I intend to do this at least a few times a year and I am hopeful we can create something that can be incorporated into the year end awards.

So without further ado…

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Matt Boni

Even though 26-year-old Matt Boni has officially retired from professional supercross and motocross racing,

he still loves riding his dirt bike. That’s why, when he decided to “call it quits” a few years ago, he turned to FTR and woods racing. Boni entered all four enduros so far this season (his best finish was a third in AA at the Croom round) and he finished second overall at the four Hare Scrambles he entered. FTR Magazine recently sat down with Boni at Bithlo Motorsports, a familiar track for the Geneva native, to talk about his forray into the offorad industry. Boni has been riding “dirt

bikes and four wheelers for fun” but he “never took it serious,” he said, until age 9 when he received his “first real dirt bike, did a couple of races and it grew from there.”Now, almost 18 years later, Boni (pronouned bon-ee) looked back on his adolescence and putting in “a lot of hours” at Bithlo, Dade City, Gainesville and Waldo Motorsports. By age 12, he qualified for Tenneesse’s prestious Loretta Lynn Amateur National Motocross Championships in the 80cc (12-13) class. ThaT was the turning point, he said. “I was 12 and we were leaving Loretta’s and I’d just gotten sixth for the second year in

a row there,” Boni said, “and my dad sat down with me, had a serious talk and said, ‘If you want to pursue this and take it to the next level, these are steps we’re going to have to take. If you’re willing to do it, let’s do it and get it on.’ ”The next year, Boni said he finished fourth overall and, the following year, won his first chamionship in the 125 Youth class. “It took two years of riding five days a week burning five gallons of gas a day and getting it done,” he said of his amateur success. “Once me and him sat down and decided this is what we’re going to go for, he set his expectations for the amount of work that I put in and we both knew what we wanted, and we both worked very hard to get it.”Before long, the dream of riding dirt bikes professionally became a reality for Boni.“When we set out, my goal was to turn pro when I was 16 and have a couple learning years, get on a factory team and build my name and brand up enough that I could have a successful motocross school after my retirement.” Boni would pro at 17 after “a lot of injuries” postponed him. - continued on next page

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Top: Gearing up for a practice session at Bithlo Motorsports in December Bottom: Airing it out at the Bartow Hare Scrambles earlier this season

“I’m more comfortable in the air. I’m 90 percent out of control 100 percent of the time (in the woods). And that’s fairly accurate. The

last Apollo Hare Scrambles, I crashed six times and missed

two double greens, so my advice would be to not take mine.” - Matt Boni

“I’m never going to move from Florida and if I do I won’t move far.”

At 17, Boni moved to California and lived with his mechanic, “stayed on small satellite teams for a couple years, ended up inking a deal with Hart & Huntington, pun intended, for two years,” he said. Then, in 2009 at the age of 22, Boni was awarded Top privateer, a goal that he set out for at the beginning of the year.“At one point, I was 18th in points and it was a pipe dream,” he said. “Hart & Huntington stepped up and we really worked hard and I put a lot of my heart into that year.”The next year, he ended up getting hurt and “decided to hang it up (in 2011.)”“I’d originally planned on racing in 2012,” Boni said, “and was getting ready to sign my deal and went to go get a final checkup on my leg that I had broken and doctor told me that my leg was too crooked and the bone wasn’t healed and this was after 9 months, and that I needed to have another surgery to completely re-break my leg and straighten it. At that point is the time I got my leg fixed and called it quits.” Making that decison, he agreed, was “absolutely devastating.”“My entire life had been dirt bikes,” he said, “and you go fast and you hopefully make enough money to retire and do motocross schools, so it was a big eye opener for me and I definitely had to reassess my life and what I wanted to do.” After retiring, Boni described trying to race motocross “kind of halfway with having a full-time job.”“I started working for my dad’s AC company,

and I didn’t enjoy it, anymore,” he said of racing motocross. “The fight, and it’s really like an ego deal. The biggest ego and the guy who refuses to lose generally wins, and I had lost that fight, and I did a lot of work on myself whenever I retired and I lost that kind of edge to me and FTR seemed like a perfect balance because I love riding my dirt bike and I can ride my dirt bike and shoot some cool photos and shoot some peace signs when I see a camera in the middle of the woods and just keep on trucking.”Once Boni said he realized he was going to “try to take FTR a little more serious but still only put a couple of hours a week into it,” he called in some favors and showed up this season on a KTM 300.“I’ve known Bobby Brewster for a lot of years and I’ve worked with Willie Manning and a lot of people in the industry,” he said, “he was the first call I made. I know they’re top-of-the-line products and I got my bike through Cycle Sports Center and Dave Wagner and Nihilo hooked up everything else on that bike for me.At the FTR races, Boni is known for his style as much as his speed and is one of the only AA riders on a two stroke KTM 300 - the first two stroke he’s had since 2004. “Being 6’3 and about 215 pounds, I would love to have a four stroke 90 percent of the time; the 10 percent I wouldn’t want it is when it’s maintenance time,” he said. “For as much energy and time as I can put into the sport, a two stroke fits my lifestyle better - not my riding style, but my lifestyle.”Since retiring, Boni said he’s had offers to race

Endurocross, along with offers to race in Brazil, and he “put a lot of thought into it.”“If I got an offer to do GNCCs, I wouldn’t take it. I like to be home. I’ve lived that life. And I’m happy giving it one, two days of effort and racing on the weekends and hanging out with some really good people.”So, for now, Boni said he thinks FTR “is perfect for me,” he said.“Everybody is there for the same reason of having fun and laughing and just railing a couple of good turns and that laughter and the unbiased joy that riding a dirt bike brings people. They haven’t lost that like the motocross community has in trying to be cool and fit in and who has the flattest bill or the tallest black socksFTR is a come as you are, bring what you brung, and have some fun along the way atmosphere. And that’s exactly what I was looking for.”Of the four Hare Scrambles he’s entered so far this season, Boni finished second every time and that, he said, is probably the worst thing about FTR.“The worst thing is not winning,” he said. “Or the driving. There’s a lot of drive time and if they were closer, it’d be a lot less of a commitment but the driving and cleanup is the worst part.”At the FTR Enduros, Boni said he’s more comfortable.

Matt Boni Facebook photos

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“I like the Enduros because they’re slower,” he said. “It’s a lot slower of a pace and more technical and I’ve crashed enough going fast to know how bad it hurts and what the repercussions are. And the slower and tighter it is the happier I am and the more confident I am.” As a newbie to FTR, Boni said he’s thankful for Jeff Smith and his wife, Rachel. “They took me in and kind of gave me a home at FTR,” Boni said. He also thanked: “The Kasavage family: Chris, Bill, Kristina, Janet. They feed me once a week and they’re my escape from my work life and without them I don’t know what I would be. Cycle Sports Center, Nick Jackson, Nihilo. Fox. EKS Brand. tomanddan.com and American Air & Heat.”When asked if there was anything else he wanted to say, Boni replied, “Thank you to everybody for kind of accepting me in. I appreciate everybody getting to know me and giving me a fair chance. It’s very nice and refreshing.”

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Introducing:

“For so many years my only focus was Supercross and shaving milliseconds off of

my riding style and doing the same repetitive thing; with FTR, you never know what the next

corner brings, even at the last lap of a Hare Scrambles. They can change the section;

something’s going to be different; there’s going to be a bike in the way. So it definitely keeps me

on my toes a lot more and I can’t zone out.”

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Top: After the start at the Carlton Ranch Hare

Scrambles in December | Glenn Gardner G2 Photos

Left: Heading toward a second overall finish at the

Carlton Ranch | Glenn Gardner G2 Photos

Right: Wheelieing through the tires at the Evolution GP recently | Mariah Lacy photo

MATT Boni

Motocross Overalls through race # 5Peewee 4-6Pos. Bike # Name (attended) Points1 20 Tyler Mollet (5) 2472 54 Brayden Ford (5) 2333 18 Zack Chisholm (2) 884 11 Bradyn Johnson (1) 505 5 Wyatt Andrade (1) 456 30 Jack Sessions (1) 457 71 Julian Dejesus (1) 438 18 Kevin Luck (1) 41Peewee Shaft 4-6Pos. # Name (attended) Points1 54 Braxton Ford (2) 10050cc 7-8Pos. # Name (attended) Points1 42 Dawson Baker (5) 2472 125 Jackson Parks (5) 2233 46 Caleb Wilkinson (4) 1744 11 Eli Birthsel (2) 945 899 Rosue Hernandez (1) 506 117 Bailey Loudermilk (1) 477 199 Ray Coburn (1) 458 181c Camren Paul (1) 439 11 John Tyler Englehart (1) 4110 50 Bryce Mauldin (1) 4050cc Open 4-8Pos. # Name (attended) Points1 20 Tyler Mollet (5) 2472 42 Dawson Baker (3) 1443 54 Brayden Ford (2) 884 46 Caleb Wilkinson (2) 845 117 Bailey Loudermilk (1) 476 11 Bradyn Johnson (1) 457 11 Eli Birthsel (1) 458 199 Ray Coburn (1) 419 18 Zack Chisholm (1) 4010 74 Maximus Amick (1) 3911 71 Julian Dejesus (1) 38

65cc Beginner 7-11

Pos. # Name (attended) Points1 379 Austin Mcafee (5) 2472 548 Joe Infante (5) 2253 71 Eddie Dejesus (2) 974 22 Bobby Holder (1) 475 125 Jackson Parks (1) 456 99 Alyssa Quenzer (1) 4565cc 7-9Pos. # Name (attended) Points1 379 Austin Mcafee (5) 2362 71 Eddie Dejesus (2) 1003 74 Gage Pepin (1) 504 899 Rosue Hernandez (1) 505 13 Aiden Klucinec (1) 4765cc 10-11Pos. # Name (attended) Points1 4 Isaiah Stockford (1) 502 522 Logan Lanier (1) 5065cc Open 7-11Pos. # Name (attended) Points1 522 Logan Lanier (2) 1002 4 Isaiah Stockford (1) 5085cc Beginner 7-15Pos. # Name (attended) Points1 848 Trevor Loomis (4) 1972 22 Gabriel Mcdougall (2) 973 117 Kevin Urbany (1) 504 27c Joshua Tyrrell (1) 4585cc 7-11Pos. # Name (attended) Points1 30 Alex Lugar (5) 2352 54 Jonathan Fitzgerald (5) 2283 279 Ethan Mcafee (5) 2054 90 Jordan Greene (3) 1315 51 Leighton Dreggors (3) 1286 102 Jack Chambers (2) 977 192 Trevor Mason (2) 948 320 Jhamir Scott (1) 509 32 D'naris Yarde (1) 4110 14 Pyke Dawson (1) 3811 46 Jazzmyn Canfield (1) 3712 715 Christian Dresser (1) 36

85cc 12-15

Pos. # Name (attended) Points1 33 Bryce Platt (4) 1922 50 Oscar Martin (1) 503 3 Jeffrey M Chambers (1) 504 17 Cole Williams (1) 505 1 Chadwick Johnson (1) 47Junior Mini 7-15Pos. # Name (attended) Points1 54 Jonathan Fitzgerald (5) 2352 30 Alex Lugar (5) 2323 279 Ethan Mcafee (5) 2054 51 Leighton Dreggors (3) 1285 192 Trevor Mason (2) 976 102 Jack Chambers (2) 977 50 Oscar Martin (1) 478 3 Jeffrey M Chambers (1) 439 32 D'naris Yarde (1) 4110 320 Jhamir Scott (1) 3911 715 Christian Dresser (1) 3812 46 Jazzmyn Canfield (1) 36Super MiniPos. # Name (attended) Points1 54 Billy Baker (3) 1432 33 Nicholas Mason (3) 1393 3 Perry Warren (1) 504 815 Colton Eigenmann (1) 505 17 Cole Williams (1) 47Youth 13-15Pos. # Name (attended) Points1 33 Nicholas Mason (5) 2232 713 Garrett Willis (2) 883 62 Wyatt Dreggors (2) 874 300 Dylan Drake (1) 505 8 Timmy Harrington (1) 506 54 Billy Baker (1) 507 3 Perry Warren (1) 508 815 Colton Eigenmann (1) 509 26 Aaron Hill (1) 4710 11 Mark Zerrusen (1) 4711 7 Gino Doniews (1) 4512 49 Jordan Fuguet (1) 4313 185 Connor Fortune (1) 41

Youth 16-24

Peewee 4-6Pos. Bike # Name (attended) Points1 20 Tyler Mollet (5) 2472 54 Brayden Ford (5) 2333 18 Zack Chisholm (2) 884 11 Bradyn Johnson (1) 505 5 Wyatt Andrade (1) 456 30 Jack Sessions (1) 457 71 Julian Dejesus (1) 438 18 Kevin Luck (1) 41Peewee Shaft 4-6Pos. # Name (attended) Points1 54 Braxton Ford (2) 10050cc 7-8Pos. # Name (attended) Points1 42 Dawson Baker (5) 2472 125 Jackson Parks (5) 2233 46 Caleb Wilkinson (4) 1744 11 Eli Birthsel (2) 945 899 Rosue Hernandez (1) 506 117 Bailey Loudermilk (1) 477 199 Ray Coburn (1) 458 181c Camren Paul (1) 439 11 John Tyler Englehart (1) 4110 50 Bryce Mauldin (1) 4050cc Open 4-8Pos. # Name (attended) Points1 20 Tyler Mollet (5) 2472 42 Dawson Baker (3) 1443 54 Brayden Ford (2) 884 46 Caleb Wilkinson (2) 845 117 Bailey Loudermilk (1) 476 11 Bradyn Johnson (1) 457 11 Eli Birthsel (1) 458 199 Ray Coburn (1) 419 18 Zack Chisholm (1) 4010 74 Maximus Amick (1) 3911 71 Julian Dejesus (1) 38

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85cc 12-15

Motocross Overalls through race # 5

Pos. # Name (attended) Points1 97 Patrick Fitzgerald (5) 2302 11 Daniel Ingraham (2) 1003 148 Nicholas Smyth (2) 974 73 David Dreggors (2) 855 15 Renzo Medvescig (1) 506 195 Michael Hardin (1) 477 427 Kevin Sukovich (1) 478 848 Steve Loomis Jr (1) 479 27 Victor Gonzalez (1) 4510 28 Alejandro Rodriguez (1) 4311 16 Nick Jackson (1) 41Two Stroke OnlyPos. # Name (attended) Points1 54 Billy Baker (2) 1002 62 Wyatt Dreggors (2) 883 73 David Dreggors (2) 884 26 Aaron Hill (1) 505 300 Dylan Drake (1) 476 10 Matthew Meadows (1) 477 724 Ryan Mason (1) 458 673 Ben Dickson (1) 459 21 Spencer St John (1) 43Four Stroke OnlyPos. # Name (attended) Points1 97 Patrick Fitzgerald (5) 2362 848 Steve Loomis Jr (3) 1353 11 Daniel Ingraham (2) 954 635 Josh Schechter (2) 835 15 Renzo Medvescig (1) 506 27 Victor Gonzalez (1) 507 411 Branson Blake (1) 508 729 Brady Bergeron (1) 479 11 Mark Zerrusen (1) 4310 819 Claudio Vaccarin (1) 4111 30 Tim Dickson (1) 41Girls 12-16Pos. # Name (attended) Points1 10 Emma Chambers (2) 100Woman 14+Pos. # Name (attended) Points1 875 Lacey Nordle (1) 50Plus 25Pos. # Name (attended) Points1 72 Jose Santos (4) 184


Youth 16-24


Youth 16-24

Pos. # Name (attended) Points1 97 Patrick Fitzgerald (5) 2302 11 Daniel Ingraham (2) 1003 148 Nicholas Smyth (2) 974 73 David Dreggors (2) 855 15 Renzo Medvescig (1) 506 195 Michael Hardin (1) 477 427 Kevin Sukovich (1) 478 848 Steve Loomis Jr (1) 479 27 Victor Gonzalez (1) 4510 28 Alejandro Rodriguez (1) 4311 16 Nick Jackson (1) 41Two Stroke OnlyPos. # Name (attended) Points1 54 Billy Baker (2) 1002 62 Wyatt Dreggors (2) 883 73 David Dreggors (2) 884 26 Aaron Hill (1) 505 300 Dylan Drake (1) 476 10 Matthew Meadows (1) 477 724 Ryan Mason (1) 458 673 Ben Dickson (1) 459 21 Spencer St John (1) 43Four Stroke OnlyPos. # Name (attended) Points1 97 Patrick Fitzgerald (5) 2362 848 Steve Loomis Jr (3) 1353 11 Daniel Ingraham (2) 954 635 Josh Schechter (2) 835 15 Renzo Medvescig (1) 506 27 Victor Gonzalez (1) 507 411 Branson Blake (1) 508 729 Brady Bergeron (1) 479 11 Mark Zerrusen (1) 4310 819 Claudio Vaccarin (1) 4111 30 Tim Dickson (1) 41Girls 12-16Pos. # Name (attended) Points1 10 Emma Chambers (2) 100Woman 14+Pos. # Name (attended) Points1 875 Lacey Nordle (1) 50Plus 25Pos. # Name (attended) Points1 72 Jose Santos (4) 1842 99 Christian Birarda (2) 1003 711 Juan Balleza (2) 974 264 Corey Blanton (1) 505 111 Dustin Whitehead (1) 506 984 Chris Gentsch (1) 477 532 Seth Robbins (1) 458 23 Jhoser Dos Reis (1) 459 316 Dereck Castro (1) 4510 884 Savio Silva (1) 43Vet AdvancedPos. # Name (attended) Points1 79 Kyle Mcafee (5) 2472 27 Barry Mccarty (1) 503 120 Robert Butts (1) 45Vet AmaturePos. # Name (attended) Points1 27 Raymond Spudeck (5) 2102 225 Matt French (3) 1453 712 Jeff Infante (3) 1204 5 Marino Vaccari (2) 975 51 Bill Petitt (2) 886 114c Matt French Sr. (2) 877 466 Joe Steidl (2) 808 1 Randee Lipscomb (1) 509 5 M Kretschmer (1) 5010 214 Andy Newborn (1) 4711 504 Mike Mcwilliams (1) 4712 411 Chris Bunnell (1) 4513 123 Steve Thornson (1) 4314 82 Paul Reynolds (1) 4315 73 Rick Dreggors (1) 4316 97 Sean Fitzgerald (1) 4117 157 Todd Klisiewicz (1) 4118 83 Matthew Covey (1) 4119 41 Frank Swindell (1) 4120 75 Micaiah Amick (1) 4021 305 Jason Sessions (1) 4022 635 Josh Schechter (1) 39

Plus 40Pos. # Name (attended) Points1 11 Jim Nagy (2) 972 5 Marino Vaccari (2) 94

2 99 Christian Birarda (2) 1003 711 Juan Balleza (2) 974 264 Corey Blanton (1) 505 111 Dustin Whitehead (1) 506 984 Chris Gentsch (1) 477 532 Seth Robbins (1) 458 23 Jhoser Dos Reis (1) 459 316 Dereck Castro (1) 4510 884 Savio Silva (1) 43Vet AdvancedPos. # Name (attended) Points1 79 Kyle Mcafee (5) 2472 27 Barry Mccarty (1) 503 120 Robert Butts (1) 45Vet AmaturePos. # Name (attended) Points1 27 Raymond Spudeck (5) 2102 225 Matt French (3) 1453 712 Jeff Infante (3) 1204 5 Marino Vaccari (2) 975 51 Bill Petitt (2) 886 114c Matt French Sr. (2) 877 466 Joe Steidl (2) 808 1 Randee Lipscomb (1) 509 5 M Kretschmer (1) 5010 214 Andy Newborn (1) 4711 504 Mike Mcwilliams (1) 4712 411 Chris Bunnell (1) 4513 123 Steve Thornson (1) 4314 82 Paul Reynolds (1) 4315 73 Rick Dreggors (1) 4316 97 Sean Fitzgerald (1) 4117 157 Todd Klisiewicz (1) 4118 83 Matthew Covey (1) 4119 41 Frank Swindell (1) 4120 75 Micaiah Amick (1) 4021 305 Jason Sessions (1) 4022 635 Josh Schechter (1) 39

Plus 40Pos. # Name (attended) Points1 11 Jim Nagy (2) 972 5 Marino Vaccari (2) 943 157 Todd Klisiewicz (1) 504 83 Matthew Covey (1) 505 27 Barry Mccarty (1) 506 120 Robert Butts (1) 477 771 Jon Osborn (1) 458 22b Mitch Silverstein (1) 459 214 Andy Newborn (1) 43Plus 50Pos. # Name (attended) Points1 27 Raymond Spudeck (5) 2252 101 Dan Dyer (2) 973 466 Joe Steidl (2) 894 771 Jon Osborn (1) 505 22b Mitch Silverstein (1) 506 755 Randy Griffin (1) 507 123 Steve Thomson (1) 478 7 James Swinford (1) 459 20b Robert Tyrrell (1) 4510 5 M Kretschmer (1) 4511 41 Frank Swindell (1) 4312 316 Ty Richburg (1) 4113 411 Chris Burrey (1) 4014 114 Danny Baxley (1) 38

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D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 3 - J a n u a r y 2 0 1 4 | 3 13 0 F l o r i D a T r a i l r i D e r s m a g a z i n e

aT The halFway poinT oF The FloriDa Trail riDers (FTr) mX series, we have completed five rounds. We started at Bithlo, which is one of the traditional FTR tracks we visit each year. As usual, Wally and Stacy did a great job of running the event and we had a good day.

Round 2 was at Bostwick MX Park. This was our first joint event with the Florida Georgia Series and combined we had almost 300 entries making this one of the largest MX events this year in the state of Florida. With the additional entries, the day went long and I was one of the last motos lining up for my last gate drop at about 6 p.m. I appreciate everyone’s patience for helping us get this done. Since it was our first joint event with the Florida Georgia series, it took a little longer with sign-ups and getting all the entries entered in the computers. Bernie who operates Bostwick did a great job and it was a lot of fun. I hope everyone had a good time and we will be back at Bostwick for Round 8.

Round 3 was held at Mesa Park MX track in Fellsmere. For those of you who are not aware, Mesa Park MX opened last year and we ran two FTR MX races there. This year, Mesa Park MX has a new operator whose name is Gary Cousins. Gary is a longtime MX rider and took over operating the track. Gary wants to make Mesa Park one of the premiere tracks in Florida. When we raced there in November, he had already started making changes to the track and has plans on doing additional changes. Please plan on attending our next race at Mesa Park on March 16 and say hello to Gary and his wife. Trust me, you will enjoy meeting them and they really have the riders in their best interest.

Round 4 was held on November 17 at Dade City. This was another joint race for the Florida Georgia series. For those who have not been to Dade City recently, Randy Yoho has brought in hundreds of yards of clay to cover the entire track. For those familiar with his Saturday night series, the front half of his track has always had a good clay base and provides for great racing action. However, for our event, FTR used the entire track, which is where Randy added the additional clay. From what I can see and after talking to several riders, everyone loved the track. I encourage you to check out Dade City and the changes Randy has made to the track.

Our fifth race brought us to the midpoint of the season was December 8 at Bartow. As many long time FTR members know, FTR MX has always enjoyed racing at Bartow. Due to scheduling conflicts last season, we were unable to schedule an event at Bartow however we were able to work it out with Tim this year to hold an event.

Tim did a great job of helping us pull off a wonderful event and we had a good turnout. For those of you who are not familiar with Bartow, it offers some long lap times and in an effort by your FTR Committee and we asked Tim to give everyone plenty of seat time. He agreed and extended practice until 4 p.m. on Saturday. I heard several riders say they got their money’s worth when it came to seat time after Saturday’s extended practice and the longer motos that were ran on Sunday. Again I want to thank Tim for making it a great event. Also want to thank Cycle Sports Center for helping us out with gifts for the 50cc and 65cc riders who attended the Bartow event. Hopefully all the kids enjoyed the extra little something in addition to the trophies they received.

Your FTR MX series will be taking a break for the month of January since Winter AMs will be occurring around the state and there are Hare Scrambles scheduled just about every weekend in January and in to March. Our next FTR MX event will be February 23 at Sunshine MX Park in Clearwater. This will be a double point event and if you have not checked out the FTR MX series, you are still able to qualify for year-end awards if you race the remaining five rounds of the series.

Round 7 we will be at Mesa MX on March 16 and then we will be travelling to Bostwick for Round 8 on April 6. This will be another joint event with the Florida Georgia series. We should have a good turnout. Round 9 will be April 27 at MX of Marion County (Reddick). This will also be a joint race with the Florida Georgia series and we could see one of the largest turnouts for any recent MX event in the state at that race. Last year, when the FTR MX series visited Reddick we had the largest turnout of our entire season at that event and I expect a similar strong turnout particularly since we will be partnered with the Florida Georgia series. Our final round will be back at Dade City running on the extended track on May 18. This will also be a joint event with the Florida Georgia series and will complete our motocross series for this season.

I want to thank all who have attended the series so far. As always, your FTR MX Committee would like to hear any comments or suggestions on how to make the series better. We will continue to give out raffle prizes, holeshot awards, etc. at the remaining

the Motocross files...

Round 4 at Dade City Shannon Parks photos

I encourage people to come out because it really is a good

time. I have not experienced any problems with FTR mX racing.

Some say the seat time isn’t enough. garrett runs two classes

costing me $50 - same as a H/S. For that, we get practice and

four motos - well over an hour of seat time. I hope more people

come out and we can increase the number of bikes at each gate drop. We look forward to seeing more and more FTR members at

the races. - Rex Willis

FTR MX “Moto of the day”If you missed the 85 and Junior Mini motos this weekend,

you really missed out. These guys and gals put

on an incredible show...I have not seen a field this

strong at a local series race in a long time. It

was great spectating and a great experience for

the riders. In 85cc 7-11, we had 3-peat national

champion Jazzmyn Canfield, local hot shot Jhamir Scott, Christian

Dresser fresh off two overall titles from

DCMX, last year’s FTR MX champion Jonathan

Fitzgerald, FTR H/S A riders Jack Chambers and Alex Luger, plus some new 85 riders Leighton Dreggors, D’naris

Yarde, Ethan Mcafee and Pyke Dawson. If all that is not enough throw in some fast 85cc 12-15 riders like Chadwick Johnson and Jeffrey Champ and rounding out the field, the

ever speedy Ms. Emma Chambers. - Sean Fitzgerald

Scan this QR code with your smart phone for GoPro footage from Round #5 at Bartow Motocross - Robert Scott

rounds. Also it seems that more Hare Scrambles riders are starting to attend our motocross series and I appreciate those riders who traditionally only race Hare Scrambles for participating in your FTR MX series. Hopefully even more Hare Scrambles riders will consider attending a future FTR MX event. I know that my boys and I plan on attending more of the Hare Scrambles this season along with the Fitzgerald boys as well, so look for us at some of the January Hare Scrambles.

If you have any comments or would like to contact me, you can always e-mail me or call me (407) 835-3395.Thank you, Rick Dreggors FTR MX Chair

Round 3 at Mesa Park Shannon Parks photo

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250 BPos. # Name (attended) Points1 931 Evan Walker (1) 502 195 Michael Hardin (1) 503 264 Corey Blanton (1) 474 427 Kevin Sukovich (1) 455 946 Stephen Culleny (1) 436 701 Cody Neff (1) 41250 CPos. # Name (attended) Points1 62 Wyatt Dreggors (2) 912 185 Connor Fortune (2) 863 73 David Dreggors (2) 834 176 Jordan Lipscomb (1) 505 15 Renzo Meduescig (1) 506 15 Renzo Medvescig (1) 507 412 Conner Morris (1) 478 7 Gino Doniews (1) 479 49 Jordan Fuguet (1) 4510 8 Timmy Harrington (1) 4511 40 Shane Allen (1) 4312 644 Alex Luremo (1) 4313 16 Nick Jackson (1) 4314 646 Jimmy Loomis (1) 40250 DPos. # Name (attended) Points1 713 Garrett Willis (4) 1942 33 Nicholas Mason (2) 1003 114c Matt French Sr. (2) 934 712 Jeff Infante (2) 92450 APos. # Name (attended) Points1 99 Christian Birarda (2) 1002 11 Jim Nagy (2) 97450 BPos. # Name (attended) Points1 711 Juan Balleza (2) 1002 148 Nicholas Smyth (2) 943 931 Evan Walker (1) 504 411 Branson Blake (1) 505 - Victor Stanger (1) 476 635 Josh Schechter (1) 457 264 Corey Blanton (1) 458 946 Stephen Culleny (1) 43450 C

Pos. # Name (attended) Points1 72 Jose Santos (4) 1882 848 Steve Loomis Jr (4) 1873 176 Jordan Lipscomb (1) 504 15 Renzo Meduescig (1) 505 1 Randee Lipscomb (1) 476 729 Brady Bergeron (1) 477 984 Chris Gentsch (1) 458 532 Seth Robbins (1) 459 23 Jhoser Dos Reis (1) 4510 644 Alex Luremo (1) 4311 819 Claudio Vaccarin (1) 4312 316 Dereck Castro (1) 4113 33 John Haller (1) 4114 412 Conner Morris (1) 4015 993 Ed Sherry Jr (1) 40WoodsPos. # Name (attended) Points1 646 Jimmy Loomis (4) 1972 35 Timothy Campbell (1) 503 20b Robert Tyrrell (1) 474 21 Spencer St John (1) 475 305 Jason Sessions (1) 45VintagePos. # Name (attended) Points1 7 James Swinford (2) 1002 227 Donald Baham (1) 50EvolutionPos. # Name (attended) Points1 466 Joe Steidl (5) 2332 79 Kyle Mcafee (4) 2003 77 Kai Strauch (2) 924 13 Scott Klucinec (1) 50

3 157 Todd Klisiewicz (1) 504 83 Matthew Covey (1) 505 27 Barry Mccarty (1) 506 120 Robert Butts (1) 477 771 Jon Osborn (1) 458 22b Mitch Silverstein (1) 459 214 Andy Newborn (1) 43Plus 50Pos. # Name (attended) Points1 27 Raymond Spudeck (5) 2252 101 Dan Dyer (2) 973 466 Joe Steidl (2) 894 771 Jon Osborn (1) 505 22b Mitch Silverstein (1) 506 755 Randy Griffin (1) 507 123 Steve Thomson (1) 478 7 James Swinford (1) 459 20b Robert Tyrrell (1) 4510 5 M Kretschmer (1) 4511 41 Frank Swindell (1) 4312 316 Ty Richburg (1) 4113 411 Chris Burrey (1) 4014 114 Danny Baxley (1) 38

250 BPos. # Name (attended) Points1 931 Evan Walker (1) 502 195 Michael Hardin (1) 503 264 Corey Blanton (1) 474 427 Kevin Sukovich (1) 455 946 Stephen Culleny (1) 436 701 Cody Neff (1) 41250 CPos. # Name (attended) Points1 62 Wyatt Dreggors (2) 912 185 Connor Fortune (2) 863 73 David Dreggors (2) 834 176 Jordan Lipscomb (1) 505 15 Renzo Meduescig (1) 506 15 Renzo Medvescig (1) 507 412 Conner Morris (1) 478 7 Gino Doniews (1) 479 49 Jordan Fuguet (1) 4510 8 Timmy Harrington (1) 4511 40 Shane Allen (1) 4312 644 Alex Luremo (1) 4313 16 Nick Jackson (1) 4314 646 Jimmy Loomis (1) 40250 DPos. # Name (attended) Points1 713 Garrett Willis (4) 1942 33 Nicholas Mason (2) 1003 114c Matt French Sr. (2) 934 712 Jeff Infante (2) 92450 APos. # Name (attended) Points1 99 Christian Birarda (2) 1002 11 Jim Nagy (2) 97450 BPos. # Name (attended) Points1 711 Juan Balleza (2) 1002 148 Nicholas Smyth (2) 943 931 Evan Walker (1) 504 411 Branson Blake (1) 505 - Victor Stanger (1) 476 635 Josh Schechter (1) 457 264 Corey Blanton (1) 458 946 Stephen Culleny (1) 43450 C

90 BombersPos. # Name (attended) Points1 848 Steve Loomis Sr (4) 2002 7 James Swinford (3) 1443 101 Aaron Herlong (1) 47Quad 7-12Pos. # Name (attended) Points1 125 Jackson Parks (5) 2382 12 Ian Platt (4) 2003 111a Dalton Sargent (1) 45Quad 13-15Pos. # Name (attended) Points1 701 Joshua Jeffreys (5) 2502 123 Bryanne Parks (4) 188Quad Amatuer OpenPos. # Name (attended) Points1 9 Matthew Sarmiento (1) 502 82 Evan Fraker (1) 503 11a Sean Decosta (1) 47Plus 35 Quad MenPos. # Name (attended) Points1 1 Mike Ferguson (5) 2472 41 Rep Platt (1) 50Vet WomenPos. # Name (attended) Points1 99 Carol Preston (3) 150

Motocross Overalls through race # 5


90 BombersPos. # Name (attended) Points1 848 Steve Loomis Sr (4) 2002 7 James Swinford (3) 1443 101 Aaron Herlong (1) 47Quad 7-12Pos. # Name (attended) Points1 125 Jackson Parks (5) 2382 12 Ian Platt (4) 2003 111a Dalton Sargent (1) 45Quad 13-15Pos. # Name (attended) Points1 701 Joshua Jeffreys (5) 2502 123 Bryanne Parks (4) 188Quad Amatuer OpenPos. # Name (attended) Points1 9 Matthew Sarmiento (1) 502 82 Evan Fraker (1) 503 11a Sean Decosta (1) 47Plus 35 Quad MenPos. # Name (attended) Points1 1 Mike Ferguson (5) 2472 41 Rep Platt (1) 50Vet WomenPos. # Name (attended) Points1 99 Carol Preston (3) 150

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WHAT’S YOuR NEW YEAR’S RESOLuTION? via facebook.com/ftrmag

FTR Life Visit facebook.com/FTRmag for

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Visit floridadirtbike.net

to donate to Jason Garrett, the

FTR member who was injured at

Mini O’s and doctors were forced

to amputate his leg. Donations

are being accepted so Jason can

have a prosthetic leg.

If you donate over $100 you will

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FloriDa Trail riDers magazine | 42, new aDverTisers!

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in New Smyrna Beach! Visit cwidaytona.com for details.

Welcome

4Formerly Suzuki of Sarasota, Sarasota Fun Machines is authorized powersports dealer for Suzuki, Bad Boy, Mowers, & UTV/MTV and Kymco products. The shop

also rents Suzuki motorcycles by the day or week. Visit sarasotafunmachines.com.

News Alligator Enduro date changed to SUNDAY March 9, 2014: “The Thursday date was too close to the opening of spring turkey season and since we share our property with a hunt club, the landowner asked us to go on Sunday. This has come about because of the date change with the SuperBowl a few years ago which caused the Daytona500 to move back which caused BikeWeek to move back. Not much we can do but adapt or die.” - Steve Smith

Shannon Parks photo


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Fun Run- Saturday $10 per person

Close Toed Shoes (NO Tennis Shoes), NO Shorts. Helmet Mandatory!

Ticket Sold From 3:30-5:00pm Sat at Sign Up Starts right after Quad Race

Sarasota Area Dirt Riders Association Proudly Presents:

NO Ground Campfires!!!

GPS Coordinates N27.273961, W82.12526 40715 Clay Gully Road, Myakka City, FL

For more information, contact Randy Faul

(863) 244-3709

Saturday Schedule

Signup & Tech Inspection .............7:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Peewee A & B Practice ................. 9:00 AM – 9:10 AM Peewee C Practice........................ 9:10 AM – 9:20 AM Peewee Quad Practice ................. 9:20 AM – 9:30 AM Super Peewee Quad Practice……9:30 AM – 9:40 AM

Junior & Adult Quad Practice ........ 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM Mini, Jr., & Adult Bike Practice .... 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Race 1 Peewee A ...................... 9:45 AM – 10:10 AM Race 2 Peewee B .................... 10:15 AM – 10:35 AM Race 3 Peewee C .................... 10:40 AM – 11:00 AM Race 4 ..................................... 11:05 AM – 11:35 AM Row 1 ..... Quad Super Peewee A Row 2 ..... Quad Super Peewee B Race 5 ..................................... 11:40 AM – 12:00 PM Row 1 ..... Quad Peewee A Row 2 ..... Quad Peewee B

Riders Meeting (starting line) ------------------ 12:00 PM Race 6 -------------------------------------12:15 PM – 1:45 PM Row 1 ..... Mini A Row 2 ..... Mini B Row 3 ..... 65A Row 4 .... Mini C, Mini Girls Row 5 .... 65B Row 6 ..... 65C, 65 Girls

Race 7 -------------------------------------- 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Row 1 ..... Evolution A Row 2 ..... Junior A, Sportsman 2 Row 3 ..... Junior B Row 4 ..... Evolution Senior A Row 5 ..... Evolution B Row 6 ..... Junior C, Junior Girls Row 7 ..... Vintage, Evolution Senior B Row 8 ..... Sportsman 1 Row 9 ..... Beginner

Race 8 -------------------------------------- 3:45 PM – 5:15 PM Row 1 ..... Quad AA Row 2 ..... Quad A Row 3 ..... Quad B Open Row 4 ..... Quad +30, Vet Quad Row 5 ..... Senior Quad Row 6 ..... Super Senior Quad Row 7 ..... Quad C Open Row 8 ..... Wom Quad, Quad 0-400 Row 9 ..... Wom Vet Quad, Mast Quad, Quad Utility Open Row 10...Quad Junior

Entry Fees: Peewees $20, All Others $50

Gate Fees $10- Good all weekend, Gate Opens at 3pm Friday

Spark arrestors are required for all competition machines – except Peewees

96 db MAX sound limit-You may be tested

Tether switches are required for all Quads

YOU WILL BE INSPECTED NO PASS, NO REFUND

FTR transponders are required for scoring They are available at signup for $5.

Saturday Plate Ltr/Nr Class Age Color Ltr Color Junior A ........................... (13 to 16) Black A White Junior B ........................... (13 to 16) Black B White Junior C ........................... (13 to 16) Black C White Junior Girls ...................... (13 to 16) Black G White Mini A ................................ (9 to 14) White A Black Mini B ............................... (9 to 14) White B Black Mini C ................................ (9 to 14) White C Black Mini Girls ........................... (9 to 14) White G Black 65A .................................... (8 to 12) Green A White 65B .................................... (8 to 12) Green B White 65C ................................... (8 to 12) Green C White 65Girls ............................... (8 to 12) Green G White Peewee A ............................ (thru 8) White A Black Peewee B ............................ (thru 8) White B Black Peewee C............................ (thru 8) White C Black Sportsman 1 (0-Open cc) ....... (13+) Blue Blk/Wh Sportsman 2 (0-Open cc) (13+) Blue X Blk/Wh Beginner ................................. (13+) White Black Quad Junior..................... (13 to 15) White Black Quad Super Peewee A ..... (6 to 12) Green A White Quad Super Peewee B ..... (6 to 12) Green B White Quad Peewee A .................. (4 to 8) White A Black Quad Peewee B .................. (4 to 8) White B Black

If you ride in a class above, you are NOT PERMITTED to ride on Sunday.

Vintage ................................... (13+) White V Black Evolution A ............................. (13+) Yellow A Black Evolution B ............................. (13+) Yellow B Black Evolution Senior A.................. (40+) Green A White Evolution Senior B.................. (40+) Green B White Quad AA ................................ (16+) Red AA White Quad A ................................... (16+) White A Black Quad Open B ......................... (16+) White B Black Quad Open C ......................... (16+) White C Black Quad 0-400 ............................ (16+) Yellow Black Quad +30 ............................... (30+) Red White Veteran Quad ......................... (35+) Red V White Senior Quad ........................... (40+) Black White Super Senior Quad ................ (45+) Black X White Master Quad .......................... (50+) Green White Quad Utility............................. (16+) White X Black Women Quad ......................... (16+) Blue White Women Veteran Quad ........... (35+) Blue V White

Sunday AA .......................................... (13+) Red AA White A Open ................................... (13+) Yellow A Black A 250 ...................................... (13+) Green A White A 200 ...................................... (13+) Black A White B Open ................................... (13+) Yellow B Black B 250 ...................................... (13+) Green B White B 200 ...................................... (13+) Black B White C Open ................................... (13+) Yellow C Black C 250 ..................................... (13+) Green C White C 200 ..................................... (13+) Black C White Veteran A ............................... (35+) Red A White Veteran B ............................... (35+) Red B White Veteran C ............................... (35+) Red C White Senior A ................................. (40+) Green A White Senior B ................................. (40+) Green B White Senior C ................................. (40+) Green C White Super Senior A ....................... (45+) White A Black Super Senior B ....................... (45+) White B Black Super Senior C....................... (45+) White C Black Master A ................................. (50+) Blue A White Master B ................................. (50+) Blue B White Master C................................. (50+) Blue C White Golden Master A .................... (58+) Black A White Golden Master B .................... (58+) Black B White Class 66 ................................. (66+) Black X White Women A ................................ 13+) Yellow A Black Women B ............................... (13+) Yellow B Black Women Veteran ..................... (40+) Yellow V Black

Bike/Quad Requirements Junior – 86-200cc 2-stroke, 126-250cc 4-stroke Mini A – 0-85cc 2-stroke, 86-150cc 4-stroke 17” – 19” Mini B, C, & G – 0-85cc 2-stroke, 86-150cc 4-stroke 17” 65 Classes – 51-65cc Peewee – 50cc auto Beginner, Sportsman, Specialty Class – 0-Open cc Quad Junior – 91-200cc 2-stroke, 91-300cc 4-stroke Quad Super Peewee – 51-90cc Quad Peewee – 50cc Vintage – pre 1975 Evolution – pre 1988, air cooled, drum brakes

Classes, numbers/backgrounds, bike sizes and requirements here are for reference only. The rulebook takes precedence and should be ref-erenced to ensure all rules are being followed.

February 8-9, 2014

Sunday Schedule

Signup & Tech (Saturday) .... 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM Signup & Tech (Sunday)....... 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM Practice................................. 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Riders Meeting (at starting line) ........... 10:15 AM

Race 1 -------------------------- 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Row 1 .... Vet A, Senior A Row 2 .... Super Senior A Row 3 .... Master A Row 4 .... Vet B Row 5 .... Senior B Row 6 .... Super Senior B, Women A Row 7 .... Golden Master A Row 8 .... Master B Row 9 .... Vet C Row 10 .. Senior C Row 11 .. Super Senior C Row 12 .. G Mast B, Women B, Women Vet Row 13 .. Master C, Class 66

Race 2 ------------------------------1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Row 1 .... AA Row 2 .... A Open Row 3 .... A 250, A 200 Row 4 .... B Open Row 5 .... B 250 Row 6 .... B 200 Row 7 .... C Open Row 8 .... C 250 Row 9 .... C 200

SOUTHBOUND I-75 take St Rd 70 east to Sugar Bowl Rd. NORTHBOUND I-75 take St Rd 72 east to Sidell Rd. WESTBOUND take St Rd 70 to Sugar Bowl Rd.

Riders are responsible for correct colors, numbers, and letters – see chart at right. Riders and guests are responsible for following all FTR rules.

AMA AND FTR MEMBERSHIPS REQUIRED – AVAILABLE AT SIGNUP Name _________________________________ Class ________________ Bike # __________ Address ____________________________ City ______________ State _____ Zip ________ FTR # ____________________ Age _________ Make M/C _________________ cc ________ Phone # __________________________________ AMA # ___________________________

THIS IS A RELEASE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT – READ IT BEFORE SIGNING I HEREBY GIVE UP ALL MY RIGHTS TO SUE OR MAKE ANY CLAIM FOR DAMAGES DUE TO NEGLIGENCE OR ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER AGAINST THE PROMOTERS, SPONSORS, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS, PARTICI-PANTS OR ORGANIZATIONS CONDUCTING OR CONNECTED WITH THIS EVENT FOR INJURY TO PROPERTY OR PERSON I MAY SUFFER, INCLUDING CRIPPLING INJURY OR DEATH WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT AND WHILE UPON EVENT PREMISES. I KNOW THE RISKS OF DANGER TO MYSELF AND MY PROPERTY WHILE PREPARING FOR AND PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT AND WHILE UPON THE EVENT PREMISES AND, RELYING UPON MY OWN JUDGMENT AND ABILITY, ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS OF LOSS AND HEREBY AGREE TO REIMBURSE ALL COSTS TO THOSE PERSONS AND ORGANIZATIONS CONNECTED WITH THIS EVENT FOR DAMAGES INCURRED AS A RESULT OF MY NEGLIGENCE. THIS IS A RELEASE _________________________________________________________________________________ SIGNATURE OF PARTICIPANT

THIS IS A RELEASE _________________________________________________________________________________ SIGNATURE OF PARENT (REQUIRED OF ALL PARTICIPANTS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE)

CLUB USE ONLY

CLUB $_________ MEM $ _________ AMA$ _________TRAN $________ T-SHIRTS________TOTAL $ _____________

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2013 Champion August 18 BSTR Enduro #1/Lochloosa* Lyons August 18 MX #1/Bithlo Motorsports September 1 Greenville Enduro #2/Whitmire, SC Brakken Sept. 15 MX #2/Bostwick with FL/GA Series Sept. 21 & 22 CFTR Hare Scrambles #1/Bartow Edmisten October 6 Suncoast Enduro #3/Brooksville Commo October 26 & 27 DDR Hare Scrambles #2/Ormond Beach Edmisten November 3 Perry Mountain Enduro #4/Maplesville, AL Edmisten November 3 MX #3/Mesa Park November 9 & 10 Sunrunners Hare Scrambles #3/Bartow* Edmisten November 17 MX #4/Dade City MX with FL/GA Series Nov. 23 & 24 River City Dirt Riders #4/Maxville Edmisten Nov. 30 & Dec. 1 Apollo Hare Scrambles #5/Samsula* Edmisten December 8 MX #5/Bartow Motocross Dec.14 & 15 OSDR Hare Scrambles #6/Carlton Ranch Edmisten

2014 January 4 & 5 Suncoast Hare Scrambles #7/Brooksville* January 18 & 19 Palm Beach T&TR Hare Scrambles #8/Okeechobee January 25 & 26 Treasure Coast Hare Scrambles #9/Okeechobee February 8 & 9 SADRA Hare Scrambles #10/Myakka City February 15 & 16 SEFTR Hare Scrambles #11/Okeechobee Feb. 23 CFTR Enduro #5/Richloam* Feb. 23 MX #6/Sunshine Motocross - double points March 1 & 2 Big Scrub Trail Riders Hare Scrambles #12/Sumterville March 2 Sandlapper Enduro #6/Salley, SC March 9 DDR Enduro #7/Ormond Beach* March 16 MX #7/Mesa Park March 22 & 23 NCTB Hare Scrambles #13/Dade City March 29 & 30 Rain Date March 30 Apollo Enduro #8/Samsula April 5 & 6 Azalea City M/C Hare Scrambles #14/Bostwick April 6 MX #8/Bostwick Creek with FL/GA Series April 12 & 13 TTR Hare Scrambles #15/Chipley April 26 & 27 Rain Date April 27 MX #9/Motocross of Marion County with FL/GA Series May 4 River City Dirt Riders Enduro #9 - FTR Benefit/Seville May 10 & 11 Azalea City MC Hare Scrambles #15/Bostwick May 18 MX #10 Dade city with FL/GA Series August 2 FTR 2013-2014 Banquet/Daytona Beach * Indicates King of the Woods event (6)

2013-2014 FTR Schedule

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