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Posted by: dual-sporter
just putting the word out that there is a race at Horn Rapids ORV Park(just outside of Richland, WA) on 11/3
there's usually 4 classes for quads: 250, open, 4-stroke, and ironman
all but ironman make only one lap, ironman class goes two loops.
the loop is ~22 miles long, open desert type riding. the start is a running lemans style w/ dead engines
i took 3rd in the 250 class this spring, fun race... and i'll be back for more.
for more info, contact: Don Grazini (509) 967-2404
anyone else here plan on going?
Posted by: dual-sporter
update-
i just recieved the flyer today.
they changed it a little, the course is 10+ miles. the ATV classes are 250/open(2-laps), 4-stroke & 3-wheeler(2-laps), and ironman(4-laps) .
you can race ironman and one of the other classes, but it'll cost an additional fee.
cost: $5 gate, $35 to race.
gates open at 7AM,
sign up opens at 7:30
ATV riders mtg 9:00
atv race starts 9:15
Posted by: dual-sporter
i raced it last spring, it's a great race... i took 3rd in the 250 class, overall 9th of the 1- lap riders. a DS is a great machine for this race... wide open straights, lots of turns, some nice high speed sweepers, lots of whoops. you bet i plan on being there!
Posted by: dual-sporter
this race is great for a newbie... no technical aspects to it, just go as fast as you can. the only tough part is your physical condition... it's a short endurance race.
this the most mild terrain i've raced on, the entire course gets groomed before the race(they cut some of the really big whoops down) and is at least 8 ft wide the entire length after the start. passing isn't tough, once they guy in front of you realizes you're there they usually move over, but if they don't the sides are mostly small brush & not bad to pass on.
Posted by: dual-sporter
run what ya brung! the choice is yours on which to take, since it's a dead engine start the easier starting bike is best for this, but the banshee is at home in this type of setting (depending on how modified yours is for flat track.)
it's very sandy, but has some dirt/dust & small rocks.... the whoops can be deep, they don't take all of them out
somthing to remember is that they can throw in a MX section... it's part of the fun of harescrambles, you can't just go off of what they've done in a previous race... but what i've described above is my experience from this spring.
-as for requirements, the flyer states: 'kill tether recommended for all' and 'spark arrestors & ORV tags required' camping is available.
nerfs & number plates are not required... but i'd recommend a front & rear # plate, and nerfs are a really good thing to have in the start(everyone's going for the same 20' wide gate at the same time)... after that they are no big deal because you're not dicing it up for position the same way. i bent my nerfs on the gate, i didn't see it b/c of dust, hit the brakes & slid sideways into it... w/o them i would have likely DNF'd right there w/ either a broken axle or swingarm... the nerfs did thier job.
Posted by: dual-sporter
so who all plans on going???
gates open at 7:00AM, ATV riders meeting is at 9:00(usually outside the 'barn' just past the sand drag strip), race starts there after....
Posted by: dual-sporter
i have to work friday night until about 1:30AM....
look for me .... white '91 dodge, 2 quadracers.... my younger brother will likely wuss-out due to the cold over there.
Posted by: dual-sporter
it was extremely dusty. there were 45 quads and they had to run 2 rows on the start. it was so dusty that the first lap i mostly just guaged my position on the rider in front of me, i got tangled with others twice in corners & i had to pull over a couple times to try & clean off my goggles, ironically my 2nd lap time was faster than the 1st... didn't have as much dust to deal with. i talked with the guys at the finish line and check point and they said they couldn't water & irrigate the track due to the fact that it had been so cold... they hadn't had rain in a long time either.
i came in 4th in the 250 class, 26th overall, and about 10th of the 2-lap race... (i think)
my brother DNF'd due to the fact that in one of the wrecks he had an argument with a barbed wire fence and lost... he needed 3 stitches in his upper lip.
i saw a few quads by the side of the trail even on the first lap... so the were a few other DNF's as well and always is.
i think i will determine if i'm going next by if there has been rainfall to help out the dust situation. the spring race wasn't anywhere near as dusty.
Posted by: dual-sporter
hey DSracer, my dad was filming and i'm pretty sure he got you in part of it... most of the video stinks, it's definitely not a spectator race... i wish i had a way to post it somewhere online
Posted by: dual-sporter
official results are posted HERE.
turns out I finished third!!! at least that's what it says! ... now i want my trophy! i wrote a comment to the EWDRA but i'm not sure if it went through.
I think if the ATV class continues to grow they should split the start.... start ironman then 5 minutes later start the short race, but no longer allow running of both ironman and another class. this would allow dust to settle and reduce pileups and injuries.
Posted by: ben
i may go, there is also a poker run on bell fair sunday,but this one sounds better,but is a little out my way if my friends help me with the driving i may go,i have to come back saturday,dual-sporter i still have your # so if i go i'll give you a call by friday,can you parctice friday? i have never done a quad race,only dirt bikes.
Posted by: ben
i can't go, no trailer,i have to haul a bike and two quads,i hope you guys have fun take some pics.
Posted by: ben
yeap,im going to ride shelton
Posted by: ben
congrats guys,dual-sporter sorry to hear about your brother,good job guys.
Posted by: DSracer
I was there placed second overall first in 4stroke. I'm just glad I ended up second into the first turn. There was no way to pass in that much dust even with 1 person in front of you, although he was hauling major butt. I had fun though I've done it before and will do it again.
Posted by: northjeepster
Heh I plan on being there are you?? It will be my first hare scramble. I'm riding a modded ds-650 should be lots of fun. Have you raced here before??
Posted by: northjeepster
Heh Im going to be there. I'll be driving brand new dodge 3500 blue with a ds650 behind it!! I wonder how many are going to be at the race heard it was going to be dusty
northjeepster
Posted by: northjeepster
heh ben I think some where on the net I saw the bell fair poker run was canceled I would check on that!!!
Posted by: TractorPacker
I have done poker runs on my 400ex and flat tracked my banshee. What would be a better bike to bring? Do you need nerd bars and kill cord or run what you brung?
Posted by: TechTip101
Is this race open to Newbies? I haven't raced before, but I would like to start. Is this a good place to start or should I look for something more mild? What do you guys think?
Posted by: Bing
Man,,,,I want to go so bad,,,,but there is no way i can get there in time.
You guys have fun,,,and ride safe.
Posted by: Bing
Congrats DSracer and Dual-Sport.
Im pissed i missed it,,,,although i hate dust
