100cc Cross Country class

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Hey guys,
First I would like to congratulate Tom Flores on his great 1st place win at Mid-Ohio in the 100cc MX class ! Tom great race and you are a first class guy also. I hope we can hook up again maybe at Barber for one more race. It was fun being on the track with you.

Brian Kirby has put in for a rules change to allow a 100cc class for next years Cross country. The submission was received but not yet totally embraced by the AHRMA rules committee. Brian we are close but need a push maybe to show support for the class. I had a great talk with Ernie and Christopher Phillips at my booth at Mid-Ohio about this exact thing. But I have a plan and an idea to maybe push this over the top. Some of the AHRMA rules committee guys want to see a 100cc cross country "support class" at maybe three events next year to see if there is a demand for this class. If you are chasing national or regional points on let's say your Jackpiner you will not forgo racing that bike for the 100cc Berkshire at an event. You can only race one class in cross country so why give up racing the class you are in even if it meant  proving a point for the 100's ?

Does not make a great deal of sense to me at least but... After talking last night to Alex Moroz from AHRMA who is for this class I had an idea. I know that we have a lot of riders from the Hodaka group that just like to ride the ISDTR and are not concerned for cross country points. If there are any of our Penton brothers who do the same thing what if we have a 100cc Class at this years ISDTR ??
No national points will be awarded but you can still medal. From my perspective this might be the perfect venue to do this. Although time is short before Tulsa.

I would drop a 100cc motor into the chassis of the bike that I normally ride at the ISDTR which is a 125cc Combat Wombat. From a Hodaka's point of view it is hard enough to chase you guys on 175cc Jackpiner's while on a 125cc Combat so this 100cc class from a Hodaka and Penton perspective seems natural.
I will be out of town until Monday but if you guys get a chance please let me know your thoughts , suggestions and ideas. I need to get back to AHRMA and Alex as soon as possible if this is to happen in time for the ISDTR in November.
Thanks as always for the space.
Paul

[Tflores]

Paul,

Thanks for the congrats!  It's been a true joy to be able to compete in the 100cc class on my Berkshire and I thank you for your efforts and the support of the Hodaka family to help make it possible. Ernie and Wendell big thanks to you as well for your support.

I'm planning on making the Barber race and hopefully your bike will run better for the event, I know your bike was a little off at Mid Ohio and the outcome may have been different had it not been for that!

Take Care,
Tom Flores

[Dwight Rudder]

I am building a Honda SL100 racer right now, that I plan on riding at Barbers.  
I also have my 1972 Hercules K100GS which is a hoot to ride if I can get the front fork to stop bottoming out.
I also have several Hodaka 100cc bikes.  I have a Dirt Squirt, Ace 100B+ , and a 1972 Super Rat.  
I have a Kawasaki G5 / KE100 too.
I have a project Penton Berkshire 100cc steel tanker also that I am building.  
OK, I like FunHundreds !
Dwight

[SouthRider]

I have been on the fence about riding my 72 Berkshire 100XC at this years reunion ride , or my newly aquired 83 Husky 250XC.

A 100cc class would probably push me over the edge....


Clark



1979 SERA Louisiana State Champ

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Tom thanks for the kind words but you had me beat easily. It will be fun to race you again though maybe in Barber. It was nice speaking to you on the line !!

Hey guys I thought to throw this out there one more time. If there is going to be a 100cc class at this years ISDTR in Tulsa I have to know how many guys MAY run this . We have a few Hodaka guys willing to ride 100's in Tulsa.
Hodaka Dave is in as well as myself. Anyone else please

If there is not enough of a demand then I fear that the possibility of a national 100cc cross country class may end right here. I have six days to get back to AHRMA and let them know if we can pull this off or not. If there was ever a time to pull this off now is that time. So spread the word please. I hope this will work out.
Thank you.
Paul

[Larry Perkins]

Paul,

If I can build one or borrow one by then I will do it.  It is 2 weeks before leaving to go to the Baja 1000 but if I am careful...  I will try to make it happen.  

Larry P

[brian kirby]

Count me in Paul.

Brian

'73 Berkshire

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Thank you guys !!!!! I have been given until next Tuesday to talk with my buddy Alex Moroz with AHRMA about the 100cc class possible numbers. I think we might be able to pull it off. Brian thank you for riding the class . I did not mean to jump in from what you started with the rules change submission but the opportunity seems to have fallen in our lap. I really feel that if we can put on a good showing in the 100cc class at the ISDTR in Tulsa we stand a good chance to have that national 100cc cross country class next year. I really appreciate everyones help and support.
As soon as I know which way we are going I will be sure to post again.
Thanks
Paul

[brian kirby]

I'm looking forward to it Paul. We need to make a statement, not only should we try to get a good showing, we should try to have the 100s as the largest class at the Reunion Ride.

Brian

'73 Berkshire

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Brian I am in !!!! Let's do it. I will do whatever I can from here.
I would love nothing better than to prove a point that there is a need and wnat for this new 100cc cross country class. See you guys in Tulsa .
Thank you
Paul

[SouthRider]

Ok - If you have the class I'll definitely ride the Berkie instead of the Husky!!!

C'mon Dwight - You Too....


Clark

[brian kirby]

Just the thought of 20-25 100s screaming off into the first corner of the Grass Track on Sunday afternoon gets me pumped up!

Brian

'73 Berkshire

[Dwight Rudder]

quote:Originally posted by SouthRider

Ok - If you have the class I'll definitely ride the Berkie instead of the Husky!!!

C'mon Dwight - You Too....


Clark

If I did it would be on a Herc, Hodie or Honda probably. My Penton isn't ready.  I can't promise I will be there as Debbie must be at AMA, SERA meetings that weekend at the Gobbler Getter Enduro at Maplesville, AL.  
I had thought about riding my Jackpiner.  What a rocketship !
Greg Holder and I had talked about a Penton Team with a Jackpiner, Six Day and a  Berkshire on the team.
But like I said , right now it really doesn't look possible for me.
Dwight

[Ernie Phillips]

Paul,  Christopher and/or I may be on Berkshires at Zink.  Decision on who rides what sorta depends on which bikes can be made race ready that late in the season.  Riding these 100s in VMX is one thing.  Keeping everything together for 2 days, climbing hills, slugging your way through trees, rocks and swamps, with clutches smoking and riders huffing ... and then going at it in the final Grass Track MX is ... something for the record books.  We'll be there!

Brian, Any question about the Grass Track hole shot [8D]?

Ernie P.
Chattanooga, TN

[Steve Minor]

Ernie....you wrote: "Riding these 100s in VMX is one thing. Keeping everything together for 2 days, climbing hills, slugging your way through trees, rocks and swamps, with clutches smoking and riders huffing ... and then going at it in the final Grass Track MX is ... something for the record books."

How about doing it for 6 days?....It never ceases to amaze me! I'm sure Dane has some great stories about trail side repairs with duct tape and bailing wire.  

Dependability is merely one of the many attributes that make Pentons the great bikes they are!

Stay safe, go fast

Steve Minor
Wilmington, NC