Mota 1st Event In Indiana

[gaby]

Zippy,

I'm really looking forward to this weekends event. Unfortunately I have not been on my bike much, but now is the time!

Sam's property is great. I always enjoy riding there, especially before mosquito season!

Sam,

Are you all set for checkers? I know some folks from that New Paris enduro gang will be there. We could put 'em to work if need be.

[sam]

Update!

All minors must have BOTH parents or legal gaurdians signature before allowed on the grounds, whether spectating or riding.

I have spoken to the AMA officials via phone and this is there rule! Jan-1-2008.

You may obtain the waiver off of the AMA website and have signatures notarized If a parent is not present!

http://www.amadirectlink.com/organizers/re...ffRoadMINOR.pdf

http://www.amadirectlink.com/organizers/resources/index.asp

Any questions please call,

Sam Markley 574 536 0176

Edited April 2, 2008 by Sam

[firstgear]

Sam

I was reading the link and do find it hard to believe that a spectator at an AMA event must have a letter from both parents.

Just think of the indoor supercross's that have 60,000 spectators with 50-60% of those being minors. Maybe arena events will be exempt.

Still outdoor motorcross has a huge spectator base and so does flat track and not to mention the slowely growing sport of trials.

Thanks for putting the word out. I think untill we understand this we should all pass the form onto friends that may want to come spectate in the future.

Looks like the AMA has had enough lawsuits to warrent this extreme measure. The only good I can see is it may give the private land owner more safety.

It will be hard to turn people away that took the time to come watch the event.

Each club should make sure they have plenty of copies at sign up however most of the time both parents do not show up at events.

Thanks for the update.

[sam]

Scott,

I have nearly blown a gasket over this subject!

As of today, minors who are spectating only need one parent to sign the waiver. Minors that are competing need both parents' signatures on the waiver, as well as the AMA ASSUMPTION OF RISK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT form filled out and signed!

Yesterday (4/2/08), I was told BOTH parents' signatures were needed because the event is OPEN COURSE, meaning spectators are walking on the loop where riders are competing. (MOTOCROSS is closed course racing, which is why this does not apply to motocross).

So as of 4/3/08, spectators under the age of 18 just need one parent's signature on the waiver.

sam

[biffsgasgas]

Scott,

I have nearly blown a gasket over this subject!

As of today, minors who are spectating only need one parent to sign the waiver. Minors that are competing need both parents' signatures on the waiver, as well as the AMA ASSUMPTION OF RISK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT form filled out and signed!

Yesterday (4/2/08), I was told BOTH parents' signatures were needed because the event is OPEN COURSE, meaning spectators are walking on the loop where riders are competing. (MOTOCROSS is closed course racing, which is why this does not apply to motocross).

So as of 4/3/08, spectators under the age of 18 just need one parent's signature on the waiver.

sam

Thanks from the whole organization for going through this Sam. We appreciate the fact that you are allowing us to ride on your land and setup the trials for us. If you need any help or if your going to blow another gasket give me or any of us a call and we will try and help as much as possible. Saturday night we will chill by the fire enjoy a brew and remember that damn section that nagged us all day. See you saturday morning bright and early.

--Biff

[zippy]

Well considering I am not as well spoken as I would like to be..............

What Biff said

[windfall]

Looks like I get to be the first here to say, Great Job Sam!

I don't think I've ever seen that many riders at a local event, I heard 105 on Saturday

Great start to the season,

Thanks Sam

[zippy]

Had a Blast!

Great turnout for the event. Biggest we've ever had I would say

Some may say Saturday was a bit tough on ADV and EXP (OK it was tough) BUT do remember that even I at the bottom of the ADV class tried every obstacle. And went away with a smile.

HEY SAM,

Great Job for a first time hosting an event, and BEAUTIFUL property.

Edited April 7, 2008 by ZIPPY

[biffsgasgas]

Whollyyyyyyy cow.... <<<edited to be pc.

Against all odds super SAM came through with a great event!!!!

MOTA trials are usually 40-50 riders however through the power of advertising 105 showed up the first day and 100 showed up the second.

Hats off, gloves off, helmets off, to the whole (mind you brand new crew) michigana trials club. Bow down to the gods of trials!!!

There were so many who rode they ran out of score cards on day one.

There were so many spectators they ran out of wrist bands.

Scoreing got a little tedious as the sun was going down but we made due.

I dont think we expected all of trials incorporated to show up but it was good riding with the crew from down south.

Not only did super SAM have a cold and his cat ran away (but then came back) and he managed to hold a complete trials on single handedly.

You could not wish for a nicer piece of property and a greater selection of sections.

From those stupid rolly polly rocks to some of the biggest tires to huge barrels (both metal and plastic) to gaps to hill climbs with rocks to drop offs to mud to dry to logs..... very very very cool.

I will agree with Zippy that the day one sections were extremely hard however i had so many lines to choose from in Expert i couldn't decide on just one so i tried them all. I was so tired on day one that my arm cramped up shifting the car on the way to the hotel.

Day 2 was as it should be a little easier but enough to still get points.

Absolutely hands down some of the most fun i have had in a long long time.....

We got some videos for youtube from the pits. I will work on that tonight. Weather is in the 60s and my camp fire in the back yard is calling me but i will resist the temptation to get-er done!

I hope that i can return the favor in Flint.... I have work to do now.... I am thinking splatter..... hmmmm maybe some cement..... Ut oh now Biffs brain is running wild...

--Biff

[29r]

To ya' Sam and the rest .

Great weekend !

[firstgear]

Great event Sam! Perfect weather and the best turn out we have seen at a MOTA event in 25 years! Thanks for all of the hard work you put into it.

Sections were tough on Sat but everything was safe. For myself I just wasn't in good enough shape to be able to work my controls for 4 loops. I think others had the same problem.

It was fun to have to ride the bigger stuff. Now that down hill on section 6 (Sun) well that's another story..Thank's for leaving the EXP line open on that one!

Thanks Again and great job!!

[gaby]

Way to go Sam! Great event all around. "Wild Bill" Will appreciated the extra shout out at the awards ceremony on Sunday! I think everyone felt right at home (spectators and riders alike). What a great event to kick off the season!!!!

[sam]

Saturdays Results, 104 Riders!

Stay tuned for more results and info.

Expert:

Aaron Brandenburg 81

Brad Howard 85

Jim Gwane 104

Paul Rousseau 120

Jonathan McMullen 125

Dave Knapp 142

Yuki Watanabe 144

Mike Deleersnyder 146

Advance:

Jeremy Mason 69

Gray Howard 72

Joe Kutchey 73

Jim Zuroske 81

Adam Blumhorst 97

Scott Debolt 101

Robert Roosen 105

Jon Mason 112

Kenny Sprague 122

Andy Sprague 123

Travis Daniels 129

Joe Mason 130

Jeff Staniszeski 151

Kipp LaBelle 156

Sportsman:

Eric Mcwhinney 34

Steve Berry 34

Martin Kerr 41

Doug Hodgdon 42

Mark Spring 43

Joe Klein 57

Garry Grobbel 60

Keith Dunlop 62

Tom Brandenburg 65

Ryan Roosen 67

Tim Pettingill 70

Dylan Kerr 71

Jim Fishmeister 73

Paul Zocar 76

Paul Lagrand 80

Krystuf Bunievuski87

Jim Keck 92

Barton Tope 92

Chris Gaby 93

Anthony Pettingill143

Senior:

Bob Capistrant 1

Kunio Watanabe 3

Mark Staniszeski 6

Scott Beattie 9

Don Keener 9

Jim Watson 11

Chuck Jones 12

Jim Snell 12

Brian Aherne 16

Craig Boardman 19

Royce Klein 20

Lester Mason 20

Dick Debolt 21

Scott Findlay 23

Steve Widman 24

Steve Williams 26

Bill Smith 31

Martin Media 36

Randy Misner 59

Cal Blumehorst 69

Intermediate:

Josh Aspell 12

Mason Debolt 16

Stevan Weimer 18

David Watson 20

Patrick Mitchell 24

Greg Blair 25

Randy Arndt 27

Don Tudethout 31

Terry Mcgran 32

Bryan Halsey 35

Dennis Arning 37

Andrew Thomas 51

Josh Mohre 52

Deb Boardman 60

Bill Beston 66

Steve Aspell 68

Robert Haines 69

Joe Yacklich 84

Kaleb Yacklich 92

Jacob Aspell 105

Ed Rich 119

Mark Stephens DNF

Novice:

Peggy Harrison 14

Jim Schooley 16

Christian Blair 21

Devin Kerr 24

Wendy Staniszeski 32

Travis Howard 33

Brad Grobbel 35

Julie Childress 49

Isaih La Grand 68

Beginner:

Chris Peters 18

Wild Bill Gaby 20

Lawrence Corbin 24

Youth:

Kori Blair 0

Lexie Blair 0

Tyler Owens 2

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Edited April 8, 2008 by Sam

[biffsgasgas]

here are sundays scores.

EXPERT Score

1 Aaron Bandenburg 51

2 Jim Gawne 55

3 Paul Rousseau 61

4 Brad Howard 71

5 Yuki Watanabe 82

6 David Knapp 107 <WOO Biff

7 Mike Deleersnyder 111

8 Jonathon McMullen 124

ADVANCED

1 Adam Blumhorst 28

2 Gray Howard 37

3 Scott DeBolt 41

4 Joe Kutchey 43

5 Jeremy Mason 45

6 Robert Roosen 52

7 Kenny Sprague 70 16/0

8 Jim Zuroske 70 12/0

9 John Mason 76

10 Andy Sprague 79

11 Joseph Mason 95

12 Jeff Staniszeski 103

13 Travis Daniels 106

14 Kip LaBelle 134 <WOO Zippy

SPORTSMAN

1 Joe Klein 31

2 Doug Hodgdon 36

3 Bill Super 39

4 Kunio Watanabe 43 7/2

5 Martin Kerr 43 5/2

6 Mark Spring 45

7 Eric McWhinney 46

8 Tom Brandenburg 48

9 Dylan Kerr 51

10 Paul Zalak 55

11 Ryan Roosen 56

12 Paul LaGrand 74

13 Gary Grobbel 75 10/0

14 Tim Pettingill 75 7/0

15 Krystof Buniewcz 80

16 Anthony Pettingill 101

17 Bart Tope 106

18 Chris Gaby 111

SENIOR

1 Bob Capistrant 2

2 Don Keener 4

3 Chuck Jones 7

4 Mark Staniszeski 9 36/0

5 Jim Watson 9 35/0

6 Bill Smith 11*<<<Point for point tie... wow

6 Steve Williams 11*<<<

8 Dick DeBolt 14 35/0

9 Scott Findlay 14 31/0

10 Brian Aherne 15

11 Royce Klein 18

12 Graham Staffen 19

13 Lester Mason 21

14 Martin Meida 23

15 Scott Beattie 24

16 Steve Widman 25

17 Craig Boardman 28

18 Randy Misner 41

19 Cal Blumhorst 57

- Paul Crowder dnf

NC Chuck Howard dnf

INTERMEDIATE

1 Steve Weimer 6

2 Josh Mohre 10

3 Greg Blair 13

4 Josh Aspell 14

5 Randy Arndt 17

6 Patrick Mitchell 18

7 Mason DeBolt 20 28/0

8 Terry McGran 20 22/0

9 Don Tuethout 26

10 Andrew Thomas 28

11 Joe Kutchey 37

12 Robert Haines 56

13 Deb Boardman 57

14 Dennis Arning 65

- Frank Nagy dnf

- Bryan Halsey dnf

- Ed Rich dnf

NOVICE

1 Peggy Harrison 3

2 Jonathon Funkhouser 4

3 William Spring 7 35/0

4 Steve Aspell 7 34/0

5 Travis Howard 8

6 Jim Schooley 9

7 Jacob Aspell 11 36/0

8 Devin Kerr 11 32/0

9 Brad Grobbel 12

10 Christian Blair 20

11 Randy Keene 29

12 Isaiah LaGrand 38

13 Wendy Staniszeski 48

14 Julie Childress 53

15 Greg Schooley dnf

BEGINNER

1 Chris Peters 5

2 Will Gaby 6

VINTAGE

1 Jan Warner 7

YOUTH

1 Kori Blair 6

2 Lexie Blair 10

3 Tyler Owen 13

[biffsgasgas]

Finally some videos. I didnt get much of the actual event itself but after the event joe kutchey went out and played around.

Super Sam and his Lovely wife Laura helping with sign up.

And the sign up tent slash bomb shelter.

Then perusing the pits we found my rig and zippy around. My gasgas of course stole the show.

Heres Zippy living the dream.

Moving on down to the warm up people.

We had tons of people from Trials Incorporated show up. Here is Jon warming up. Show off....

Lets see some sections.

Section 1 on day 1 was a nice hill climb. It has some rolley polley little rocks but as soon as you got on the hill side tons of traction.

Section 6 on the second day was very tricky and very cool. The intermediate line had a pretty sweet hill climb. Here is an example of the expert line being riden.

Next to that he had a tons of tires and this silly rock that plauged us all day. Of course Joe clears it on the first try.

This section also had a bunch of sewer tubes or something along those lines. Very tricky.

Next to that section there were some huge oil drums. One of which i decided to break my upper tripple tree on. Oh well WGASA that is trials...

Not only did we have Steel drums to ride on but plastic as well... very diverse.

Then we had tons of rocks in section 10.

Thanks again Sam for a great trials.

Ok i think we filled up this post. Time to start another one. I suggest bent fenders 3rd mota event.

--Biff