Awesome job JO and crew I had a blast this weekend. I raced all three rounds and it is great to see Ohio mx back on the map. I may be what people call a pro practicer? but I don't like sitting around all day and not getting much seat time. But you know what, at events this great I really don't care. I left with a smile on my face and was so amped it was ridiculous. Did I like getting home at 10:30 at night from Malvern, no but I know Jason is already working on correcting that.
I know some people are disappointed the track did not have more ruts and I bet JO was too and I'm sure he will address it. I believe he stated in an earlier post he wanted ruts on the inside and loam outside. I do think it was way better and safer than last year. I just spoke with a friend and he made a great point that all three tracks had different conditions and that made each one challenging in their own way. And isn't that what you want in a series like this. Anyway I'm old and suck in the ruts, LOl. Last year I felt like I was riding around and just trying to survive (again I'm old) but this year I was able to charge UH except for the second +50 moto. Bill Leake and I almost both threw it away multiple times. Watering the track and then a quad race did not make for great conditions but that's racing.
I raced +40 & +50 and don't want to beat a dead horse but the women deserve their own class. But second to that I thought the best alternative was at Chilli Town !st moto one gate drop and let them sort themselves out. I think I ride at a pretty good pace but Kaylynn Kotlar blew by me at Chilli Town like I was standing still. That girl is bad A#$. I was talking to someone in staging and said remember a few years ago at the Cliff on a practice day there would be maybe two girls there and now look at this. I think it's awesome. More riders is a good thing, the sport is growing.
Pit riding is out of control and yes I brought a pitbike because I knew I would be parked way out. I ride in 1st gear and am respectful of others. I too was almost taken out. I was turning into my area and a kid with a girl on the back came flying by me on the inside and it almost got very ugly. No they were not wearing helmets. Their friend behind them looked back and said he was sorry because he new the kid made a bone head move. I grew up riding my xr75 at Honda Hills all freaking day, mostly in the woods but I know where their coming from but something needs to be done.
My only complaint is that the series is over. I know there are more Oma races left and no I probably won't hit any of them and for that I'm sorry.
I only race 4 or 5 times a year anymore and I like attending these big events and that's what you have created with this series. CONGRATULATIONS
Thanks again to Jo, Jason and Chilli Town.