Wachusett Valley Riders Club - Racing this Sunday, Oct 20th in Winchendon

[travisb]

Last weekend's flat track and TT racing in Winchendon was a blast. Anyone planning to go this Sunday? The Adult 100-160cc classes had decent sized grids. All you need is a TTR125 or XR100 or similar. Knobbies were allowed last weekend for smaller bikes, but best to check with Roger.

The poster I have says practice starts Sunday at noon.
Contact information: Roger Durkee (508)963-0017 or Kevin Clark (413)531-4723.

Links to helmet camera videos:
Adult 100-160 Oval http://youtu.be/OiTsEdRYr9g
Adult 100-160 TT http://youtu.be/cPBMOsbAuY4

[TheIglu]

How many of these class races do they do a year?

I'm 10 minutes from the place and drive by it every day on my way to work. If I could score a cheap XR100, it would be a fun way to get a little competitive again. But not worth it if they run 4 events a year.....

[travisb]

How many of these class races do they do a year?

I'm 10 minutes from the place and drive by it every day on my way to work. If I could score a cheap XR100, it would be a fun way to get a little competitive again. But not worth it if they run 4 events a year.....

This year there were race weekends Aug 25, Sep 7, Sep 22, Oct 13, and Oct 20. Last weekend was my first, but I assume the 100-160cc class was also run during previous events. Roger or Kevin could provide more information.

Hope this helps,
Ben

[TheIglu]

Rules for the 100-160CC class? Mandatory gear?

I can't find a website or anything.

[Scout]

Hi all, I've been a lurker till I saw this post. I've wondered what would happen to WVRC after Pete Giammalvo passed away. It's great news that the track is open again. I goggled 'wachusett valley riders club' and didn't find anything. Then I got smart and searched facebook for info.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wachu...818?ref=stream

[travisb]

Rules for the 100-160CC class? Mandatory gear?

I can't find a website or anything.

I am sorry, I don't have the answers. I recommend that you contact the organizers to ask questions. Their phone numbers are at the beginning of this thread.

Ben

[travisb]

Here is a list of the races run last Saturday:

Winchendon 1st annual PD memorial
1. Youth 50cc
2. Vintage
3. Youth 65cc
4. Senior B
5. Open Amateur
6. Youth 70-110cc
7. 58+
8. 450 Amateur
9. Sportsman
10. Adult 100-160cc
11. Open pro
12. 250 amateur
13 47+
14. 450 open Expert
15. Youth TT
16. Adult TT open
17. Adult TT 100-160cc
18. Pro TT

[travisb]

Hi all, I've been a lurker till I saw this post. I've wondered what would happen to WVRC after Pete Giammalvo passed away. It's great news that the track is open again. I goggled 'wachusett valley riders club' and didn't find anything. Then I got smart and searched facebook for info.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wachu...818?ref=stream

I have really enjoyed racing there the last two weekends and am looking forward to next season.

Here are some helmet camera videos from 3 races yesterday.

47+ http://youtu.be/6Ti1tWGUCHw
100-160cc Oval http://youtu.be/N0iWXAtGaTA
100-160cc TT http://youtu.be/O5s7W7_-Nxg A jump start sent 3 riders to the back of the grid.

I face planted in the first TT practice http://youtu.be/NJfmKhrUiHs

[breakdirt916]

dang...I would certainly crash excessively in an attempt to go into turns too fast and try to slide in/out

[nhbubba]

That looks like huge fun. Nicely done.

[travisb]

dang...I would certainly crash excessively in an attempt to go into turns too fast and try to slide in/out

You would learn to control the slide. A lot is based on body position - staying on the outside of the bike, upright and perpinduclar with your body while pushing the bike down with your outside knee. You would stay loose on the bars and get comfortable in a squatting position while sliding the bike sideways.

[travisb]

That looks like huge fun. Nicely done.

Thank you. It has been an absolute blast. Ironically, I did some training on the TTR125 to try to improve my road racing skills, or at least to develop some reflexes to use when the bike gets sliding, such as not chopping the throttle when the rear spins. But I always have fun on the small bikes, maybe because you can hold it wide open and the consequences of a crash are less severe than at twice the speed on pavement.

The racing is very laid back in Winchendon and the organizers are trying very hard to keep this appealing to the racers. Next year is supposed to be even better, although details have not yet been announced. The day is fast paced with practice followed by heats, followed by features. There are some 18-20 races, from youth to amateur to pros and these go off in quick succession.