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General Discussion => Penton Racing Talk => Topic started by: Ernie Phillips on January 30, 2008, 08:57:46 AM

Title: Ocala 2008 - Who's going to be there?
Post by: Ernie Phillips on January 30, 2008, 08:57:46 AM
Who is coming to Ocala?  And, what bike and events are you going to ride?

Ernie (50v)
- Sportsman 200 CC on '72 125 Six-Day,  Intermediate
- Classic 125 MX   "    "
- +50 MX, '73 450 Maico              
Christopher (44u)
- Classic CC '72 125 Six Day, Intermediate
- 100 MX '72 Berkshire      
Brian (84c)
- Classic 125 MX, '72 Six Day, Expert    


Ernie P.
Chattanooga, TN
Title: Ocala 2008 - Who's going to be there?
Post by: john durrill on January 31, 2008, 06:01:13 PM
Ernie,
 I should be at the MX. I may have 2 grandsons in tow but will will look for you.
John D.
Title: Ocala 2008 - Who's going to be there?
Post by: chicagojerry on January 31, 2008, 06:04:58 PM
i'm coming. i will be riding the vintage cross country (+50 exp) on either one of my can-ams or a penton 250. same bike choices for the vmx. (250 int, +50 int) i am trying to have my new pvmx weapon ready. 84 yz250. my friend kevin outland will be riding both the CC and vmx. he's hoping to have his 125 penton done in time but thats pushing it so he will probably ride a 250. (CC open exp, vmx 250 int) i still don't know if i'll be an ahrma trustee when i get there.  also, they lenghtened the date to sign up until feb 8.  
chi jer  [8D]
Title: Ocala 2008 - Who's going to be there?
Post by: tooclose racing on February 01, 2008, 06:06:39 AM
Can I just say that looking at this thread from a snowy, cold upstate NY location with my butt tied to 60 hr/week job is like seeing the "promised land".  I'll get my  priorities straightened out one of these days and make this trip.

Just a dumb question - is Ocala THE event, or are there a couple of races in or near the Bike Week time frame?  In other words, when I'm going, I'm gonna GO, BABY (geez, I get 5 weeks of vaca these days - when I can take it!).

Thanks, and have fun you guys!!

Signed,

Green (with envy)
Title: Ocala 2008 - Who's going to be there?
Post by: thrownchain on February 01, 2008, 07:31:15 PM
5 weeks vaca???   I'd split it up, 2 wks Daytona, 1 wk Mid Ohio, 1 wk for the reunion ride and one week for Barber. If you're going, do it right.
Title: Ocala 2008 - Who's going to be there?
Post by: ossaracer on February 08, 2008, 10:30:53 PM
I am going Penton 125 (Metco replica) Classic 125 Exp,   Penton 250 Hare Scrambler Sportsman 250 Exp.  Looking forward to it!!

Terry Gates
AHRMA racer/Penton-Ossa lover
[email protected]
Penton 125 Six Days (3)
Penton 175 Jackpiner
Penton 250 Harescambler (2 1/2)  Love 'em!!
Mint 400 - sweet
Title: Ocala 2008 - Who's going to be there?
Post by: wildman on February 18, 2008, 09:52:18 PM
I will be riding in  the Sportsman 250 Nov.class
 on Saturday. The fulfilment of a long-time dream.
The Penton is fresh and I've actually been doing some workouts!
I should be rolling in Thursday. I will need some break in time.
Dan "Wildman" Pagel 22k

1975 250 Cross Country, 1974 175 Jackpiner, 1975 125
Title: Ocala 2008 - Who's going to be there?
Post by: brian kirby on February 18, 2008, 10:40:37 PM
Dan, I dont know if you have ever been to Hard Rock but it is a true off road park, not just an MX track. You should be able explore the park and break your bike in at the same time.

Brian
Title: Ocala 2008 - Who's going to be there?
Post by: Glenn Berry on February 19, 2008, 05:38:08 PM
We are planning to be there, Three of us are making the trip. Jim Foster and myself will be riding Pentons in both the cross country on Friday and Trials on Sunday. Hope to see you in sunny Fla.   Glenn Berry

Glenn Berry     Heading out tomorrow morning (Wed.) We will be in the Black Baltimore Harley Davidson trailer, stop by and say Hello.
Title: Ocala 2008 - Who's going to be there?
Post by: wildman on February 19, 2008, 08:58:45 PM
No. I've never been to Hardrock and am delighted to hear it's a whole riding area. I'd like to do some trail riding while in Florida. Any one know of any local or near Deland areas for trail riding and what do I need as far as ORV sticker? I think you can ride in Ocala Nat. Forest at certain areas. I plan to netsearch before leaving.  Lets have some FUN! Wildman.
Dan Pagel 1975 250 Cross Country #22k

1975 250 Cross Country, 1974 175 Jackpiner, 1975 125
Title: Ocala 2008 - Who's going to be there?
Post by: Bill Ryburn on February 20, 2008, 10:29:27 AM
Ernie:
I will be there to uphold my position as the slowest rider to ever compete in an AHRMA event on a Penton.
 - CC: 1970 Six Day 125, +60 Nov.
 - MX: Old Brit bike, Classic 500 Nov.
     Bill 40c
Title: Ocala 2008 - Who's going to be there?
Post by: Lew Mayer on February 20, 2008, 05:14:25 PM
Bill,
glad to see you on the board. Have fun in Ocala.

Lew Mayer
Title: Ocala 2008 - Who's going to be there?
Post by: Dennis Jones on February 20, 2008, 08:20:30 PM
Lew, You better go with Glenn.
You might miss out on one of those special tests ;)

Dennis Jones
Title: Ocala 2008 - Who's going to be there?
Post by: Lew Mayer on February 20, 2008, 08:36:27 PM
I got a pinched nerve and can't ride. Good thing it's not my drinkin' arm.[8D]
I can't make best 11 anyway.

Lew Mayer
Title: Ocala 2008 - Who's going to be there?
Post by: john durrill on February 20, 2008, 09:56:22 PM
Lew ,
 Heal up quick my friend.
Will miss you
John D.
Title: Ocala 2008 - Who's going to be there?
Post by: brian kirby on February 21, 2008, 10:48:39 AM
Quotequote:Originally posted by Bill Ryburn

I will be there to uphold my position as the slowest rider to ever compete in an AHRMA event on a Penton.

Bill, remember you will always be faster than the guys who sit at home and watch racing on TV. Doing instead of watching is more important than how fast you go.

Brian
Title: Ocala 2008 - Who's going to be there?
Post by: Ernie Phillips on February 22, 2008, 09:14:33 AM
Bill,  Good to learn you are racing you Steel Tanker at Ocala.

Lew,  Sorry you can't make it.  Get better.  Now, about making 11 races -- that is a whole other topic:  Very difficult for most and may produce "class champions" via attenance rather than skill.

Ernie P.
Chattanooga, TN
Title: Ocala 2008 - Who's going to be there?
Post by: brian kirby on February 22, 2008, 09:43:49 AM
Yeah Lew, get better soon, and dont let the 11 race thing keep you away.

Brian
Title: Ocala 2008 - Who's going to be there?
Post by: Lew Mayer on February 22, 2008, 11:55:55 AM
Boys, we'd be there if healthy. Thanks for your concern. Have fun. :D

Lew Mayer
Title: Ocala 2008 - Who's going to be there?
Post by: Lew Mayer on March 01, 2008, 05:43:11 PM
My sources tell me the cross-country course was ugly.

Lew Mayer
Title: Ocala 2008 - Who's going to be there?
Post by: brian kirby on March 02, 2008, 06:07:07 PM
It was pretty tough, more than a few quit after the sighting lap. There were several places that turned you 90 degrees right at the bottom of a hill, and there were almost trials like sections. They did do a good job of rerouting around muddy spots that got worse and worse until the became pretty much impassable. I cant complain too much as I won my class, but the only other guy in Sportsman 200 Expert quit after the sighting lap.

I tracked down Glenn Berry and apologized to him for telling him it was fast, open, and easy at Ocala. :)

Brian