Live large at Jolly
The economy right now is like doing southwick without an air filter. Think a little insulation and new windows in government buildings or throwing more money into failed banking is going to help you? The financial trickle down effect is like a CR 500 stator seal air leak; a serious problem is eminent, and its gonna hurt.
You can’t give up what you love, but realize, current conditions require a hard honest look at your financial position in the ’09 motocross season. Now more than ever parents and racers should consider the New Hampshire Challenge Motocross Series. It’s a 10 race series that runs the entire New England riding season. Less race dates, but a championship that goes the distance. In the spring it gets off with a bang, when everyone is horny and ready to go, the tour then mellows out giving racers and family a life. In August, when its hot and humid, Chill out, It’s vacation. Go water skiing, Go camping, Learn to scuba dive, or you can concentrate on the New England Regional.
The NHC series consists of 3 tracks, Jolly, Crowhill, and Southwick. Not only is this combination a perfect blend of variety, but it also keeps travel time down, as well as gas payments. We all know gas prices are going to make a comeback, but if it holds, perhaps the motor homes and campers will get more use, that makes for nice select weekend getaways.
The gate fee is still only $10 bucks (I was paying that back in ’76). Still need a deal? How about Jolly’s $2 entry fee class the Cherry Bombs? That’s the one and only bonus gig in motocross existence anywhere, Period!
The NHC member appreciation free ride day started year one, in 1996, and still lives on today. On select Saturday nights there’s New England Dirt Track Series motorcycle and quad racing on the speed oval (The Rooster Tails grill is also open for dining, not your usual track fare). It’s Free to watch for MX campers (Did I mention Camping is free?) not only is it a nice perk, but it’s damn good racing.
The series championship and awards banquet is held right at the track. This gives Everyone a chance to be included and pay recognition to the class champions. This event is not limited to trophy winners or ticket holders. Yeah, The banquet dinner is $5 bucks, But if you brought your own grub it’s fine with me (You know who’s got the best food!).
There’s a lot of races out there… In a shrinking economy, Jam at Jollys & live large.
A new track
Remember Charlie of M.S.P. Motorsports Promotion, race-gear vendor and Sunoco/VP Fuels distributor?
He’s got his own track, opening March 31! S.A.M. — Shorter Alabama Motorsports (the town, not his height!). The track is about 1.5 miles long, created about natural rolling hills, plenty of elevation changes with rider-safe, manmade jumps. It’s got that red dirt that reminds me of a KTM, Waikiki Beach sand sections and rich, loamy topsoil. What’s piising me off is he said they only found two rocks (the size of peanut M&M’s) pm the property.
It’s about a 200-acre farm spread, so there’s plenty of room. Camping currently is free until the hookups are completed, but future fees will be extremely reasonable.
Shorter is about a two-hour drive on I-85, west of Atlanta, GA. Look for country road “CR”-30. The track is only one mile off the Interstate.
Other MX facilities about that area include:
- Monster Mountain MX
- Lower Alabama Motorsports
- Atwood MX Park
- Sand Mountain MX
MTF is just a short toot away.
sounds like a great area to scout out. Make it your winter get-away practice base.
Now is the time to score a deal on a season site.
Get this: for the S.A.M Grand Opening, the all-day ride fee is only $15.00! (He’s been smelling too much Ultimate 4.) Take advantage of this primo deal!
We might combine talents and do a big gig next winter. If I get out on time for good behavior.
If any Pirates make it there before me, be sure to bring back a jug of shine, them good ole boys got it. Just ask Charlie.
