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Racing Discussion => Racing Discussion => Topic started by: APP_Racing on October 16, 2008, 03:23:33 PM

Title: Ice Racing - Where and When?
Post by: APP_Racing on October 16, 2008, 03:23:33 PM
If a St. Louis area racer was wanting to take his XR100 and run some post season Ice Races where might he go to find out some information.  Schedules, rules, requirements, etc.....
Title: Re: Ice Racing - Where and When?
Post by: G-reg on October 16, 2008, 04:23:07 PM
http://www.cwira.com/ (http://www.cwira.com/)
Title: Re: Ice Racing - Where and When?
Post by: Super Dave on October 16, 2008, 06:10:14 PM
I haven't done a formal ice race since about 1992 or 1993.  But we'll ride and knock each other down for about six hours in a day.  A lot cheaper, more track time. 

Usually, we'll coordinate a location between three lakes or so for our riding here in SE Wisconsin on this forum...
http://wismoto.com/forum/index.php

I use a TTR125 with some other people, and I know there are some others on the CCS Forum that have XR100's.  Pretty nice match.  Actual racing is generally with real MX bikes set up for flat track/ice racing.
Title: Re: Ice Racing - Where and When?
Post by: Scotty Ryan on October 16, 2008, 09:44:49 PM
Quote from: Super Dave on October 16, 2008, 06:10:14 PM
I haven't done a formal ice race since about 1992 or 1993.  But we'll ride and knock each other down for about six hours in a day.  A lot cheaper, more track time. 

Usually, we'll coordinate a location between three lakes or so for our riding here in SE Wisconsin on this forum...
http://wismoto.com/forum/index.php

I use a TTR125 with some other people, and I know there are some others on the CCS Forum that have XR100's.  Pretty nice match.  Actual racing is generally with real MX bikes set up for flat track/ice racing.

Bring on the ice - I can't wait :) Even tho I hate the cold :(
Title: Re: Ice Racing - Where and When?
Post by: EM JAY on October 18, 2008, 08:05:28 PM
Ohhhhhh just when I thought I was gonna save (catch up) money off season!!    I'm gonna try and come play this year..    Whats the hook up for the ice tyres again??   A CRF150 should be pretty fun eh??? 
Title: Re: Ice Racing - Where and When?
Post by: Super Dave on October 19, 2008, 09:46:14 AM
Yeah, that should be fun.  I have Fenwick tires on my TTR.  He's in Oshkosh, WI with Metro Cycles or something, I think. 
Title: Re: Ice Racing - Where and When?
Post by: APP_Racing on October 19, 2008, 08:23:28 PM
Awesome, thanks for the info.  It has always sounded like fun and I really am looking forward to trying to do something.
Title: Re: Ice Racing - Where and When?
Post by: Scotty Ryan on October 19, 2008, 10:59:14 PM
Quote from: EM JAY on October 18, 2008, 08:05:28 PM
Ohhhhhh just when I thought I was gonna save (catch up) money off season!!    I'm gonna try and come play this year..    Whats the hook up for the ice tyres again??   A CRF150 should be pretty fun eh??? 

EM JAY

This is where I got my ice tires for my 250f
http://frpoffroad.com/catalog/products.aspx?CatID=13

I used to live by the owner Jeff and he built my tires - ROCKIN - More grip on the ice then on the pavement "When ur on the gas"

Honestly - these tires rock - Unless you want to ride through powder snow..... Then I would go with some Canadian legal tires.......
Title: Re: Ice Racing - Where and When?
Post by: EM JAY on October 22, 2008, 10:00:32 AM
 Coooool   Thanks!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Ice Racing - Where and When?
Post by: Dr675 on October 22, 2008, 12:37:08 PM
Quote from: Super Dave on October 19, 2008, 09:46:14 AM
Yeah, that should be fun.  I have Fenwick tires on my TTR.  He's in Oshkosh, WI with Metro Cycles or something, I think. 
Andy is still in Menasha. He moved his shop from Valley Road to a frontage road just off HWY 41 in Neenah/Menasha. Let me know if anyone wants contact info.
Title: Re: Ice Racing - Where and When?
Post by: Scotty Ryan on October 22, 2008, 02:43:52 PM
Quote from: Dr675 on October 22, 2008, 12:37:08 PM
Andy is still in Menasha. He moved his shop from Valley Road to a frontage road just off HWY 41 in Neenah/Menasha. Let me know if anyone wants contact info.

Doc - Please tell me you are going to be coming out and riding with us this winter..... Seeing how I live up this way now :)
Title: Re: Ice Racing - Where and When?
Post by: Super Dave on October 22, 2008, 02:51:11 PM
So, yeah, how about December 27th at Delavan Lake.
Title: Re: Ice Racing - Where and When?
Post by: Scotty Ryan on October 22, 2008, 06:55:54 PM
So are we setting a date for people to be aware of and try to get something actually organized? That would be a first - Unlike the norm - " Ugh you wanna ride tomorrow?" "Yeah sure - You got a plow?" "No - But we'll figure something out" "See you at noon?" "OK"

Something like that normally....

I got My Bike for the winter - Started it yesterday with the Ice riding jetting. Carb is set for about 20 degrees - Did it run like shit - Wow.... 

But we managed to tear up the brand new knobbies that I threw on - While riding wheelies up and down the street.... Neighbors gotta love me.........
Title: Re: Ice Racing - Where and When?
Post by: Super Dave on October 23, 2008, 09:52:58 AM
Well, it sounds like a good day.   :biggrin:

Still need ice, a plow, etc.  I think three years ago, it was too warm and the ice was soft immedately after Christmas.  No way to really predict, but it is a window, right?
Title: Re: Ice Racing - Where and When?
Post by: cshaffer66 on October 23, 2008, 02:51:02 PM
Hey MJ,

Get your tires from Andy at Metro Cycles - www.metromotorcycles.com  He makes tires for small bikes.
I've had a set on an RM80 for 4 or 5 years, and they still work great.

Follow Dave's advice, check out www.Dieseljo.com and their forum.  Its the best way to find out who is riding where. 

I think Jeff only builds tires for big bikes.