ponca qualifiers are a little different...they're a joke really. You go to ponca just to re-qualify to ride a main. (if you didn't know) too many riders and moto's. Ponca and Mini O's need to revise their programs and introduce a true qualifier/regional set up. Loretta's qualifier regional setup I think is ridiculous as well. Qualify to Qualify for a main gate a Regional. Regional should be 3 moto format with a full gate and no qualifying at the regional itself...why bother with the Area qualifiers then?
Well there you have it…"Georgie Knows Best"…I should start a face book page or a blog or something of the sort.
Anyway, Georgie is correct. You QUALIFY here and you run your REGIONAL/MAIN Event there. Is what Ponca City does more or less efficient, I can’t say for sure because that is the only amateur national I ever attended. Is it any cheaper at Ponca City than Mini-O’s or Loretta’s…don’t know, never attended? But what I can say is that I spent a lot less money qualifying my son when he went to Ponca City in 05 and 06 compared to the amount of money I spent when he attempted to qualify for Loretta’s in 07.
I am realistic here and know that in our area the riders want to go to Loretta’s, it has more prestige, more coverage, more recognition and probably better competition, I tell this to the NMA every year when they ask me why there are not more riders from Ohio. But the bottom line is, if you want to attend an amateur national for a lot less money to get there and line up against some the same kids that are going to race at Loretta’s here is your chance. It’s optional and it’s an opportunity. Your choice.
Georgie, I have not seen you in a couple of years or more…you seem slightly negative lately :-(
Maybe you just need to see me in my sweet Factory Yamaha shirt and you’ll feel warm and fuzzy all over!!!