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Post by dairyland on Jan 3, 2011 14:50:21 GMT -5
Hey all, we are scheduled to have our race the weekend of July 31, 2011. We have not committed to a one day or two race and have one week to let them know. What would everyone's preference be?
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Post by smacktalk on Jan 3, 2011 17:40:14 GMT -5
i think you should do a one day. There will be a better turn out with a Sunday only gig. The rider count will probably even be down for most from last yea since I am sure I am not the only one broke. I am hoping they voted to drop or add more stagger classes and we have plenty of day light that time of year for a long day anyhoo. Not to mention the track will hold up better for a one day at this point until the water system is 100% cause it will be a dusty one more than likely with that time of year and I wouldnt risk the HCMA cancelling the second day or something cause of dust or who knows what. My advice would be one day. later vessie
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sdwest
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Post by sdwest on Jan 3, 2011 21:12:31 GMT -5
organized practice on Saturday, race on Sunday would be awesome
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Post by moto 318 on Jan 3, 2011 21:38:30 GMT -5
I would go with what vessie has suggested. No practice on saturday,you boys will have your plates full enough with out worryin' about that...just sayin'
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Post by 212masters22 on Jan 4, 2011 0:58:19 GMT -5
I like the practice Saturday and race Sunday, it would be nice to get a few laps in on your track. If thats not in the cards a split schedule would be nice, we have a four hour drive after the races.
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Post by jamesrh841 on Jan 4, 2011 20:56:54 GMT -5
I always like a practice day, but do agree. If you have to drive four hours after an already long day. I too like the sounds of a split day idea.
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a447
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Post by a447 on Jan 4, 2011 23:50:07 GMT -5
Split day will save you guys an hour or so of driving time but will create another days work for dairyland. Marvs, better go for the one day event, better turnout and we'll be able to dump mass amounts of water on the track for the late summer heat. Remember we drive a minimum 4 hrs to the rest of the hcma tracks. Dairyland is open all spring and summer for practice.
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Post by moto 318 on Jan 5, 2011 1:32:07 GMT -5
Ya! what Adam said! Get up there and practice,that track is beast fo sho, it will make an honest rider outta ya'll...just sayin'
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howard
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Post by howard on Jan 5, 2011 19:47:52 GMT -5
split day...better track conditions, last year the Great Falls track did a good job keeping the track up.
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Post by a447 on Jan 6, 2011 0:43:29 GMT -5
What was the date of the Great Falls race? Was it the hottest time of Montana summers? I just heard the race has been set to a one day event, Dairyland is this true?
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Post by keithmnelson on Jan 6, 2011 1:13:08 GMT -5
Great Falls race was June 12th and 13th, 2011. Farmers Almanac.com says the temperature was 64 degrees on the 12th and 73 degrees on the 13th. I have been around long enough to have raced both an entire season of split days and an entire season of one days.
Great Falls received mixed reviews on our one split day race. Half of the members want the laid back atmosphere of split days with a weekend camping feel, the other half want to race and get home. We couldn't possible please everyone...
The track is the one that has to make the decision, based on volunteers, weather, water, and money.Aasking the riders to decide will only cause you a 50/50 tie, in my opinion. The new board in Great Falls has elected to have a Saturday practice and the race on Sunday. Even in our meeting, it was not a unanimous decision. I'll support Dairyland either way.
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Post by dairyland on Jan 6, 2011 15:58:02 GMT -5
Practice is on Saturday, race is on Sunday. This way all you who can't make it out to practice during the season will have a chance.
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Post by duke8 on Jan 8, 2011 15:53:04 GMT -5
Awesome! I vote for practice Saturday, race Sunday. When the time gets close we should have a group get-together to help Kade and Tanner get everything ready.
Duke
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Post by dairyland on Jan 14, 2011 16:18:34 GMT -5
Help would be appreciated for sure
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Post by cswhitey on Jan 14, 2011 23:33:04 GMT -5
Will you guys need the spectator insurance from HCMA or do you have your own policy? Chris
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