SFDR News…
By: Leroy Harris
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7-23 Open riding tomorrow
Sat. Track has been worked, trails open both days but river is out . Moto X
on Sunday, bikes only no quad classes. Quads and side by side racing july 31,
5pm. No AMA or Dist needed. Basket ball court finished, come check out whats
new. 7-17-10 Sat morning,
summer is here. Open riding this weekend, trails are drying up and I will be
fixing ruts this week. Check out
MXPTV for a video of last weeks FCA Camp. Next week on Sunday is moto x We will not be racing Quads at the
remaining moto x races. We have tried to build different tracks and it seems
we are just making quads mad. We will be doing quad races on the TT track non
sanctioned, there will be a class for all quads even utility. First event is
July 31. 7-13-10 We just
finished up a week with the FCA moto x camp, and two days of intense racing.
To give you the best idea of how much fun camp was, check out You Tube “I’m
on a bike” FCA Remix Just posted yesterday and over 8,000 hits 6-25 Friday, I will be
working the track Sat & Sun will keep in good shape. Park will be closed
7-5/9 for FCA camp. It is SOLD OUT if
you want to come, call Jim Feagan to be placed on stand by in case of a cancellation. 6-23-10 Working on
drying out the track. It will be in good shape by 3pm but better tomorrow. We
will keep it in shape thru the weekend also. The FCA camp keeps getting
better. Another pro has asked to come and help this year. Cowboy Kenny
Bartram, will be here mon-thur. FCA rules does not allow him to do his
extreme jumps. But if you check his bio you will see he is a respectable
racer also. This makes 7 pro racer teaching at this years FCA camp. Don’t
miss your chance call Jim Feagan or Todd Smith today. See our home page 6-19-10 We got rain last night but we have been
stiring it until dry. We will chisel deep in the morning and the track will
be in great shape. We had been working on the quad track and the dirt was
loose. It is to wet to race on tomorrow so we will put the quads on the bike
track. Quads need to be here by 8;30. 6-17-10 I worked track today. Going to be great
for the weekend. Moto X on Sunday. Quads sign in by 8:00. We have added to
quad track, now over 1 min. bike track 1:40. FCA Camp coming up soon July
5-9. 6 pros this year the most ever at one camp, call 522-7575 to register
Jim Feagan’s. Creswell Concrete has donated a large Basket Ball court to
SFDR, this will be done by FCA camp. Come check out the improvements. 6-5-10 Sat. no rain
will be watering for tomorrow. Quads sign in 8;30. track needs water even if
rain tonight. Come on down great track for tomorrow. Sand added. 5-29-10 Sat, Check out
mxptv.com video from last Sunday’s race 5-23-10. It is great 5-24-10 Monday, Just wanted to take a minute to say thank
you to everyone for attending races on Sunday. 5-22-10 Saturday, track is open for practice today, didn’t
end up getting to much rain so we will have a great track for races on
Sunday, hope to see you here. Thanks Chad.
5-20-10 Thursday, prep track for tonight is unlikely as it
is raining again, we were able to get track worked and packed before it
started so it will be great for weekend races. F.C.A. camp looks to be
another good one as Andrew Short, Ryan Morais, Throttle Jockey, Moto
Concepts, and Ryan Sipes will be just a few of the great instructors
attending this year call and make arrangements for your child to attend as
space is limited. Hope to see you all this weekend for our season Moto x opener,
been a LONG winter lets race. Thanks, Chad. 5-18-10 Tuesday,
finally stopped raining… This is Chad I will be working here at the track
full time now and trying to make more improvements to the tracks and trails.
Recently there was a new section built in place of the old rytheme section it
still needs a little work but I believe it will be a fun, safe section for
riders of all skill levels. We will be having prep track on thurs and fri if
riders turn out for these prep track days we will continue this for the
season otherwise it will be weekends only so get out here and enjoy!!! 5-15-10 Saturday, We had spotty rain during the day. Had a
hare scramble light turn out, was a make up race. Regular scheduled hare
scramble tomorrow. Moto x track was great today, we will again work tomorrow.
Come try new triple-triple. Weather forcast looking good for next weeks moto
x. large course set up for tomorrow don’t miss it. 5-12-10 Wednesday, we have received some rain this week but
less than ¾ inch so far. Most has soaked in and river has not raised much.
Weather is looking good for Hare Scrambles this Sat and Sun. Trails will be
closed to day riding during events. Track is open both days will work track
both mornings. 5-07-10 Friday no rain been reworking woop section. It is now a triple-triple.
Will be a challenge for A riders and B&C will have to work on it. All
trails open this weekend, river is down. Hare scramble next Sat & Sunday
15-16. Barricks open to use at no charge. Has showers and bathrooms, bring
your own blankets and pillow. next moto x race is 5-23 I think you will like
what we do to track by then. 4-29-10 I
have not been able to work on the track as I have wanted because of almost 4
inches of rain since Friday. We will be redoing much of the track before I
want to open for racing this year. We are in the middle of moving the start
gates and building a different Quad track. And on top of all this, there is a
strong chance of rain Friday Sat and Sun. We will be also making sand
sections. I want to offer a better track than we have now to open. The Ponca
Qualifier will move to June 6. don’t forget that Casey will also be have 3
Qualifiers 5-8/9/31 we hope to open
5-23 weather permitting. Please let other know of this cancellation so they
can make other plans. Leroy 4-24-10 We
got wet. The hare scramble is CANCELLED for Sunday. We have gotten 2inches
the past 24 hours and we believe condition is not acceptable to race. We have
talked with Jay Hall to reschedule for May 15. Our next scheduled h/s is May
16. We hope to have a Sat and Sunday Dist 17 event. The bunk house will be
available for free to anyone wishing to stay overnight. It has 4 dorm
rooms-20 beds in each with bathrooms and showers. You will need your own bed
covers or sleep bags. We will have a evening meal available and bon fire. No
charge for overnight camping unless you need elect. Hope you will plan on
this visit should be a good time. This event is 2 separate points race. Leroy 4-23-10 Friday and we had ¾ inches of rain last night and things
look good for a hare scramble as of 2;30 pm there still may be a chance for
scattered showers Sat and Sun it has been very dry and all rain so far went
into the fields. The river has not raised. The river will be the deciding
factor as to running on Sunday. The moto x track should also be good for the
weekend. It is always open during a hare scramble event. So far we are good
for Sunday event 4-21-10 I can not be leave I am saying we could use some
rain on our trails. It has been 2 years of rain. It is so dry the mushrooms
did not hardly come up. They are calling for rain this weekend so I may be
sorry for this statement. It will take over two inches before we would cancel
the Hare Scramble race on Sunday. We know there was mistakes made at our last
scramble, last year, the track for the small riders was terrible. We have
been working the trails and have made the 50-65 track already. It is in the
woods but we have disked and worked out all ruts. We have cut the trees away
on the main trail and worked with a scrapper box and skid steer. The ruts had
gotten out of hand and downed trees were
a problem. We have a large trail for this weekend and is side by side
friendly. We will continue to improve the trail system but we have already
made a big improvement. Call or check this site Saturday for updates for
Sunday. 4-5-10 The season is fast approaching. The trails are
rutted and we will be grooming these as soon as dry enough. I have been keeping the track in good
shape. Have layed out another quad track next to the present one. Started
moving the gates to the new start area. Wanting to build a flat track if
anyone wants to suggest the size, under the new lights. We are looking for
paid help during events this year. Illness has caused a few to not be able to
this year. Looks like a good weekend here in the 70s. 4-3-10 Saturday
night had rain last night just right to water track. It will be great on
Sunday. We will be open from 9am to 5pm on Sunday come on out before or after
dinner, weather looks great. 4-1-10 No
April fools it has been a great day. We will be open Good Friday. I will
close the track around 5pm to get it ready for possible rain Sat
morning. We will be open Sunday also.
It will be best to call for track condition Sat afternoon and Sunday 217-237
–4752. Start up has been tough this spring, but starting to get control. 3-19-10 IT is Friday! Weather is great today. Chad worked
the track yesterday and was in very good shape. Nice and loose, there is a lot
of riders today. Chance of rain Saturday but calling for after 7pm, Sunday
don’t look good. Jim Bishop has been banking the turns and squaring them up
with the jumps. We are moving the gates to the infield where we have been
starting, We are working on the trails as weather permits. We will get them
back in shape. Looking forward to spring. Leroy 3-13-10 Saturday. We have a few local riders today, we
have been telling everyone it is not a good day to ride. I know a business
doesn’t normally tell customer to stay home, but we want you to enjoy your
visits. I am watching the radar and it looks like more rain later today. I
will work the track in the morning and should be good late morning. Some
times the track is not as you want but there is many different opinions as to
what makes a good track. We strive to provide a loose moist track for bikes.
Quads like a harder and packed track. For now we have the Quads and bikes on
the same track. We have started another Quad track next to the existing moto
x track. It will be longer than the one we built last year, I hope you will
like it. The last track will be open to everyone, the bikes liked it. I am
making a wide trail around the entire area with an excavator that will allow
better access to improve trails. This will allow side by sides better access.
The river is again out of its banks so trails are limited. Our priority this
spring is. Improving trails-making a Quad track- re working Moto x track with
changes. Time change tomorrow so more time in evenings. See you soon 3-4-10 The sun has been shining all day. I was able to run
the cultivator over the track today, some frost but it worked up great. Will
work it again tomorrow and for Sat & Sunday. Weather looks like no rain
until Monday. Trails will be wet and frozen in the woods, river in its banks.
Someone lost a 750 quad through the ice on the river, come see if you can
help find it. Several calls from Wisconsin. Be sure and bring oil and parts,
we have not stocked up for spring yet. So come and enjoy a great track and
trails. Quads allowed on big track for now. Call for details anytime. Leroy 2-28-10 It has been a beautiful weekend. I have been
putting chips on the track. There has been several bikes and quads on the
track today. I will be getting the track ready for riding next weekend, the
weather looks good. Track should be great. Be sure and call this time of
year. The river has been high and trails have been limited. It should be back
in its banks but it will be muddy next weekend. MX and HS races are posted
but not the 4 Suzuki Contengency Dates. Also we will be having a Great
Outdoors weekend June 12-13 this will be an introduction to archery, bb gun
shooting trap shooting, fishing and atv safty. All kids 5-15 will receive a
free Zebco rod and reel. You must register for this clinic. Several calls
from Wisconsin for next week, so get your toys out and we will be ready for
you. 2-5-10 I hope you are all surviving winter. We have been
slow at the park with this weather. On a sad note, Mike Wisemans wife passed
away this last week. Mike helped us with parts at the Roost. Prayers to him
and his family. Saturday night will be the Moto x banquet, it will be at the
Roost this year. You need to have been pre registered for your award. We have
the new racing schedule and will post that next week. I think SFDR, Casey and
Cross Roads are all different dates. I will be placing wood chips on the
track next week, this will get riding on the track quicker. ************************************************************************************************************************************************************************* 12-17-09 Christmas is next
Friday. Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. We are working on the banquet
for the 2009 season. The banquet will be the same place as the last few year
and will be Feb 6 2010. anyone that had 120 points will be awarded. This year
the first place class winners will receive a large trophy similar to the
overall point winner in past years.
These are expensive and we will only order them as we receive your
registration to the banquet. Past years we have made trophies for everyone,
and was not ever picked up. We will put this lost money into those who want
there award. Also we are trying to finish the calender for the banquet, If
you was a class winner we are trying to get pictures of you. There will be an
action photo, and a face shot if you wish. I will post the names of missing
photos tomorrow. We need this done by Jan 10. We attended the Dist 17 meeting
last week and set our dates. South Fork, Casey, and Mason worked together to
spread out the dates. None of us have heared about Factory Contingencies for
this year, I hope there is not any changes, but every one is feeling a pinch.
The FCA moto x school will be July 5-9 always a great time. Can register now
at Jim Feagans 522-7575. Merry
Christmas from Terry and Leroy. And all the South Fork gang. 11-03-09 As many of you
already know, Pam Wentzel the mother of Alex Wentzel one of our racers here
at South Fork, passed away on Saturday morning. Pam her husband Phil and Alex have been part of our racing
family for many years. Pam was a
great woman and a wonderful mother to Alex and very supportive of him and his
racing. She will be greatly missed by
all. Please keep Phil and Alex in
your prayers as this is obviously a very difficult time for them. The services are as follows: Visitation is from 5-8 on Wednesday and
the funeral will be at 11am Thursday.
These will be held at Hough Funeral Home 512 E Broad St Raymond. Il 10-31-09 Sat evening. Just
finished the track for tomorrow, It has turned out better than our last race.
Bikes have been on it all afternoon. It is drier than most of our normal
races when we water. See you Sunday. River is high not good for trail riding. 10-31-09 Sat morning,
Happy Halloween. Believe it or not the track is in fair shape. I have rode
around with the mule and did not sink in. I had the track packed last Sunday
after day riders. There is about 6 places I will put wood chips on first. The
track will be closed until about 1 pm .
We are going to have our final dist 17 motox for the season tomorrow
Nov 1. Chad and Charlie is going to Wis. to a football game. The quads need
to be here at 8;30. And will be put in rotation with the bikes. This will
help since we are short handed and will practice before the smaller bikes to
insure a smoother track for them. Practice will be
A-B/C-D/85/Quads/65/50/A-B/C-D The weather looks nice, hope you will join us.
If you won your class we will need to get a face picture for the calendar,
and if you have an action photo you want us to use bring a copy or let us
know where to get it. Be safe and watch for kids tonight 10-23-09 Friday, had a lot
of rain last night. Sat will not be a good day for riding, the river is
coming out of it’s banks. The track has been pulled in and packed. There is
no standing water and I can walk on it without sinking in. Sat would still
not be a good day for the track but Sunday looks promising. Best to call
ahead this time of year. We have heard from a lot of quad riders that miss
riding the track. Quad day riders will be allowed back on the track, still
undecided about quad moto x back on the track next season. Open 7 days a
week, unless after large rain events. We will be here sat and sun. 10-10-09 Sat morning, The
sun is shining. It Terry and I’s 39 anniversary today, next year will be our
40 0n 10-10-10. We have had the sides pulled in on the track and hard packed
before the rain. We will open it up around noon.It will be great for
tomorrows appreciation race. Midwest Best with Kawasaki Cont, $500.00 cash to
racers from onion skins, and lots of games and prizes. Kids 12 and under free
gate, 50 cc racers ½ price. Read 10-08. Sooo join us for Moto X tomorrow 10-11-09 Leroy 10-08-09 Thursday. A lot
of rain today, we have pulled in the track and roll packed it. It will be in
great shape for the weekend. Sunday is the moto x appreciation race, with Kaw
contingencies and the final Midwest Best points race. Also a bon fire,games
for the kids, $500.00 cash give away to racers, door prizes, $1 chilly and
hot dogs. The weather is going to be sunny but cool. Hope you can join us. We
have a race scheduled for Nov 1, with dist points weather permitting. 10-03-09 Saturday. Just finished
working both tracks, they are in great shape for tomorrows moto x. Quads will
practice at 8;30 then race first moto and second moto at bike intermission,
should be done by noon. Complementary spaghetti dinner also tomorrow, kids 12
and under free admission,.half price entry for 50 cc racers. Great track,
great fun, come join us. Leroy 9-27-09 Sunday. It has
been a beautiful weekend, this is my favorite time. We have the quad track
usable and are having a lot of people riding on it. We have been trying to
build a quad track and a bike track for moto x. The quads are excluded from
the old track but we have let the bikes on the new quad track. There has been
complaints this is unfair. We can tell this change will make the bike track
much easier to maintain, also cut out about 2 hours on race day. Bikes and
quads need two different tracks. We
ask you to try the quad track and if it is not satisfactory we will look at
your opinions and try to improve. As of 9-28 no bikes will be allowed on the
quad track. I will build a flat track this week east of the tt track . I want
to build a extreme quad track for spring of next year for utilities. If you
have suggestions that wont get someone killed for a design let me know. I
honestly look at South Fork as your park, and I will do my best to provide
what you like. But please remember, safety, being practical, affordability.
In our plans for next year is a basketball court, kids play area, bmx track
for pit bikes racing also, finish all the building we have started, and areas
for gathering and just relaxing. Looking forward to next year already I hope
to hear from you. Leroy 217-237-4752 8-29-09 Saturday. We just
finished the EDT National. A lot of fast racing, Weather has been great. Jeremiah Jones was here keeping his wife
racing. There 3 year old future racer is cute as a button. Will update later
on who won. Tomorrow is a bonus Hare Scramble. Sign in at 8 a.m. 50cc-85cc-65cc at 10 p.m. 65 beg-10;30 big bike at 12;00
quads at 3;00 . $10 gate and $30 per class. Don’t forget we have a
complimentary dinner for all. There was a very light sprinkle yesterday, just
right to settle the dust. Running on some new woods, mostly around the newest
property. More hills. Little mud if any. Had lots of calls seems like going
to be lots of excitement.day riding on moto x track only during hare
scramble. Enjoy this fall weather. Leroy 8-23-09 Sunday. Been a great weekend. Had lots of rain
last week, slowed progress on quad tracks. Busy week coming up, quad EDT race
on Sat. Gates open on Thursday for that, practice Friday , National on Sat.
$6,000 purse Pros coming from everywhere, going to be exciting. We hosted one
a few years ago. Check out www.ozarksatvraceway.com
for more info. Sunday is bonus points Hare scrambles. A complementary
Spaghetti lunch for all attending, includes salad and tea. Even though there
is a National race next Sat we are still open for the Moto x track and
trails. Forecast has great weather next weekend come down for a great time at
SFDR. 8-14-09 Friday. The guys are watering the track
for Sat. It will be open practice for bikes only for sat, sorry for the
problems for quads but this time of year we have no choice to have a good
track for Sunday. We do not have the new Moto x quad track done but close. We
do have the TT track also near done. Our lights are in at US electric. There
is a Prep practice for Quads next Sat from 5 until 10 we will set the lights
and make improvements before the AUG 29 National EDT. There will be a AMA
hare scramble on Sunday Aug 30. Janet
will be cooking up Spaghetti with salad and Tea and It is free to all
attending the race. When we move the Quads to the new track, we will have one
riders meeting for both. Practice will start at the same time. Quads will
finish first and will run there first set of motos while the bikes finish
practice. Quads will do second moto when we break for bikes intermission.
Quads should finish around noon and bikes by 3;00. 8-8-09
Sat morning, Several
riders are facing a hot day at SFDR. Have been putting the final touches to
the fence around TT track. Will be putting lights up this week. We have a
Motox race next Sun. Kawasaki contingencies and Midwest best series. On the
22 of Aug there will be a practice on the TT track starting at 5pm-10pm under
lights to make final adjustments for the EDT TT National on Aug 29. There is
a AMA hare scrambles on Sunday Aug 30. On Sunday there will be Bonus points
to the racers also a FREE spaghetti dinner to everyone attending. This
includes salad and tea or coffee. I hope to have the new moto x track geared
toward the quads open for riding next Sat. We are also starting a BMX track
for bikes and a quad terrain track and will hold utility races and rodeos
next year. Be watching for a mailer this week with specials coming up and
discounts. Also see us at the State fair on Sat Aug 15 at Taylorville day. We
will be giving out coupons for free day ride or gate passes. Also we are not
apart of the State Fair race Aug 14-15 This is not a Midwest Best Event.
There is a lot coming up at SFDR, see you soon. LEROY 7-25-09 Had a little rain last night. Needed it
for settling the dust. Trails are finally drying out. Working still on TT
track and new quad track. Moto x racing on Sunday, Kaw contingencies. Quads
do not need to be here until 1:pm. The bikes will race both motos before
quads practice and race. Weather has been great for riding come join us. 7-13-09 Monday morning,
and Terry and I just came to the park. We both noticed how clean It was.
After the FCA camp last week, and near 500 racers over the weekend. There is
almost no trash on the ground. The barrels are full. I hope you know how much
that is appreciated. The barracks where the kids stayed is spotless and no
damage. Quads don’t forget about the race on Sat. Roy Reed from Mo is having
a TT race on the new track. And will be having a Nat event there Aug 29.
Again thanks to all who visited us this past week. Leroy 7-9-09 I just had to get
back online. There are 6 huddles of
campers and they are doing karaoke. The group that Andrew Short is with did
you give love a bad name, and Andrew and couple other kids came out dressed
in drag. They had the whole group dying laughing. Every one took pictures.
Can you imagine a top moto x pro hanging with these kids. These guys are
great people. Watch out for this on u-tube tomorrow. 7-9-09 It is about 9 p.m. and the kids from the
FCA camp is coming back in for ice cream Sundays before bed. It has been a
very fun week. A lot of track time with Andrew Short, Justin Sipes and Jim
Povolny. After track practice there was swimming then dinner. No one had a
problem sleeping. Andrew has to leave on Friday but Jim Povolny is staying
for the Midwest best series race with Kawasaki contingencies on Sunday. Don’t
forget we are racing on Saturday with the Fca campers and Sunday with dist 17
bonus points and Kaw cont. This is two separate races with points for each
day. If you are close on points it will be a good weekend to build more. Kyle
Corman will be with us, he was a instructor during camp, he did great at Red
Bud. So there will be great racing action Sat & Sunday. There is a chance
of rain but looks scattered. We have put a lot of the old mulch on the track
last week and it has seen a lot of riding this week, You will find a
fantastic track even with a little rain, we have to water anyway. The trails
are finally drying up and the other riding is open. When you go onto the
south riding area please do not go past the fence, this is our neighbors and
he will prosecute. If we don’t make him mad we may some day be able to cross
him to get to a lot more riding area. Enjoy your summer, the next holiday is
Labor Day then winter, Enjoy Leroy 6-25-09 Summer is here. We have been finishing up
the bathrooms in the barracks for the FCA camp, Jim Feagans believes this
camp will have the most pros ( Moto X and Free Style) of any camp ever. I
think he said this morning there is 5 spots left so it is going to be an
exciting camp. We have not worked the track since last weekend but will if it
rains tonight. The river is going down and I hope will be in the banks by the
weekend. We have received some applications for the Ponca National, if you
are going we will send you one. I think all who raced the two qualifiers is
eligible, good luck to everyone. The park will be closed to day riding the
week of 7/6 to 7/10 for camp and a Big Sat and Sun moto x race, Dist 17 bonus
points on Sunday and Kawasaki Contingencies. That always brings out a lot of
racers after a part of $83,000 or our guaranteed pay back. Ride safe. Leroy 6-19-09 There is a lot of rain around the area
today so we have pulled in the side of the track and hard packed it with our
roller. We will have practice tomorrow Sat and our last ponca qualifier on
Sunday. There is Kaw contingencies also and Midwest Best points race all on
Sunday. Again lots of money up for A racers and Kaw Cont for B & C. The
FCA camp is coming up soon just heard today several free style Pros are
coming also. Don’t over look Kevin Windham, Andrew Short, Ryan Sipes, Justin
Sipes and Kyle Corman as Instructors. Have been working on TT Track between
rains and trails, still lots of mud on trails. Looks like it might dry up
next Week. Lot of excitement coming up starting this Sunday. Leroy 6-5-09 Hey the rain has let up, we are prepping
the track for practice tomorrow. Chad just said it is going to be great Sat
and Sun. Last week there was 19 open A racers 8 had pro cards, you know that
was some good racing. Open A we pay $250 to win and guaranteed 8 places. With Suzuki and Kawasaki
contingency, that could be $500 for a first place win. From the calls it
looks like another great race this Sunday. Number 3 of the four Ponca
Qualifiers, Suzuki and Kaw Cont, Midwest best #4 and don’t forget the free
Popsicles. 13 of the 19 open A riders was on Kaws. The river is down finally
and we are going to try to open the other part of the park, I have been
working on the trails, also the TT track for the Quads is shaping up. There
will be a Quad tt race next Sunday the 13. The promoter is Roy Reed from
Missouri, He will also have a National here in Aug. Built the walls in the
Barricks for the Bathrooms. Chris Wallace can now finish roughing in the
plumbing. FCA camp is looking to sell out with Kevin Windham, Andrew Short,
and Ryan Sipes as instructors. Hope you can Join us in the near future, LEROY 5-30-09 Had a light shower this morning. Track
worked up good for practice. Have been putting on water to be ready for tomorrow.
From the calls it looks like it will be exciting Moto X racing tomorrow.
River going down but muddy in woods. Great money offered with Kawasaki and
Suzuki Contingencies, $250 to win open A paying 8 places. Ponca city
Qualifier, and Midwest best series. In the Series we are counting your top 7
races for points. 5-29-09 it is Friday
again. We are Chisel Plowing the track and pulling the sides in. We are going
to pack it manly to hold in the moisture. There is a prep practice tomorrow.
It will be $20 to practice on Saturday No charge to members. No quads will be
allowed on the track Sat unless you have raced with us or sign up for Sunday
Moto X. I am laying out a new Quad track and bikes will be on the old track
and Quads on there own new track. The two types of tracks are different, and
this should be better for both, also race days will be cut by at least two
hours. We will be working on trails ASAP it is another wet spring, the river
is down but not completely in the banks yet. There is trails open but not
what I would like. There is a chance of rain Sat but the track will be
prepped to handle it without being muddy Sunday. Any Questions Call 217-237-4752 Leroy 5-15-09 Friday, It has been another wet week. We
are lucky today so far no rain. Some one from Quincy just called and said
they have gotten 2.5 inches the last hour. The boys have pulled the sides of
the track in and rolled it hard packed, even if we get some rain still today
we will be good for practice tomorrow and racing Sunday. The river is way up
so I do not recommend us for trail riding this week end. To be safe always
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Leroy 5-3-09 Sunday, It has been another wet week here
and the river is again high. There is several riders on the moto x track. It
is not in perfect shape but 80%. If the rain will stop long enough I will be
adding a lot of mulch this week to prepare for our first Moto x race the 17,
We have a Hare Scrambles next Sunday so we will be also preparing for that. I
know you all are tired of a mud race so we will work to make this event
enjoyable. The pipe line left a lot of wood mats they used in wet areas and
we will put them where needed. Thanks to Chris Wallace, He has started the
Plumbing in the barracks for this years FCA camp. Last year the campers had
to use the showers and bathrooms across the street. The barracks will have
there own facilities this year.I hope you can appreciate all the work to try
to keep up and if it wasn’t for a lot of you the riders we be in trouble. I
hope you all know you are very much appreciated. LEROY 4-22-09 Wednesday 3:00 pm
I just finished working the track an it is perfect. I will work it again for
Thursday. There is an AMA hare scrambles on Sunday, The trails will be closed
to day riding, But the Moto X track will be open to day riding. Weather is
looking great for the weekend hope you don’t have to work. LEROY 4-21-09 Great news from the FCA camp. As you may
know the FCA motox camp was a great success last year, and the RED BUD Moto x
National is the week before this years camp. Confirmed for this years camp is
Kevin Windham, who was a great instructor last year. Also Andrew Short, also
very active with FCA. And Ryan Sipes. We at South Fork are already very busy
to make this week even better. We are finishing the bathrooms at the
barracks, and the new shower house. We have placed a pontoon boat on the
pond, and will be making the beach larger. The camp was a sell out last year
so don’t miss this years event. It is going to be unbelievable. Is it not
great that these Pro’s will take the time to show there faith and support the
sport they surly love. FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes ) LEROY 4-15-09 Tax day, Hope you will get lots of money
back. I will work the track around noon on Thursday so it won’t dry out for
the evening riding. It is mostly dry now. There is a chance of rain this
weekend. I will work the track but not to deep on Friday. It looks like 30%
sat and 40% sun. A friend of ours that has helped us a lot here a SFDR lost his
3yr old son suddenly on Monday. Nothing can express the sorrow the family
endures at a time like this, just count your blessing today. We will be in
and out on Sat and we are not sure who will be running the place. Hope you
have a great week as temperatures rise and the sun comes back. Leroy 4-11-09 It is a beautiful Sat morning, there are a
lot of machines on the track. We spent about 3 hours on Thursday packing the
track so it is coming around nice. We will be open on Sunday, if you want to
ride before or after dinner. The river is way up so trail riding is limited.
We almost are ready to move to the Roost with the concessions. As soon as
possible we will begin moving rock onto the trails. Have a great Easter and
see you soon. LEROY 4-03-09 Friday evening and it has been a beautiful
day. There has been a lot of rain this week, so Terry and I went to Memphis
to see Elvis’s Mansion. It was 80 and nice Wednesday. Mike and I have been
working on the track to dry it out. It is now 5;00pm and it is looking like
Sat will be OK for riding the track. I suggest that after 12;00 noon will be
great. I will be stirring it until then. This year we are requiring the OHV
permits on all vehicles on the property. We have less Motox and will be
making more tracks and trail improvements. The trails are wet and rutted,
there will be a lot of work to do as soon as it dries. We have over 800 tons
of rock to place on the trails. WE are looking for a water truck if anyone
knows of a FS that might be selling one. I thought the pipeline was going to
help. Hope you had a chance to see the program last Sunday on CBS, we hope to
put it on the web site to see or down load soon. Ben Lynn Did a great job and
we thank him a bunch. Bikes are on the track now, and I will work it again before
dark, have a great spring. LEROY 3-24-09 Don’t you hate it when your computer don’t
work. Thanks to Kristie Jaeger we are back in business. The track has been
seeing a lot of action. The trails are drying up. Matt and the national guard
riders have been cleaning up the trails. We have been building a new
concessions at the Roost, and will be moving everything up there asap. The
river got a little to high last year, don’t want to do that again. We will be
having the EDT ATV National again this year. The track is laid out and will
be working on that also.The pipeliners are gone and we have acres of good
rock parking. Went to an auction yesterday, a little trail 70 was being sold.
Be careful on what you buy because you may not be able to get parts to repair.
Hope you have went to the AMA site to send a message to your congressman to
tell them how stupid this lead law is. Hope you can take the time to enjoy
SFDR, still only $12 for a full day of riding. I plan to open the other
property across the river this weekend. See you soon. LEROY 2-20-09 Friday It will not
be long before the motors will be revving at SFDR. On a down note you should
be aware of is our great minds in the government has stopped the sales of
youth ATV and motorcycles to anyone under 13 or 85cc. The CPSC (the ones who
stopped 3-wheelers) has caused this. Please contact senators Dick Durbin, and
for now Roland Burris or John Shimkus. Tell them to change this stupid law
that is now in effect. Check out the AMA website for more info. If this continues
all youth racing will stop! I am no longer with the Pipeline and are making
improvements for this season, the concession and sign-in will be at the
Roost. A Mr. Reed from Missouri will be holding Flat Track Racing here this
year, also a EDT National will again be here this year. We are putting wood
chips on the track now for the spring riding season. Will close for now.
Going to grade the ruts out of the track. Leroy ************************************************************************************************************************************************************************* 12-26-08 Friday after
Christmas. Terry and I hope you all had a fun Christmas and is looking
forward to the new year. I have been busy working
at the pipeline that is going thru IL. Terry, Charlie, Chris, and Mr. Feagans
with the FCA has been setting our new dates for 2009. the FCA will have there
moto-x school July 6-10 there will be moto-x racing on July 11-12 with
Kawasaki contingencies. Kaw increased us to 10 dates this year. We expect to
hold 7 at SFDR 1 at archview 1 at euro and 1 at the State Fair race. If
anyone knows who is doing that this year please let us know. We have been in
contact with the atv extreme dirt track series and will have a National here again
in August. We had one a couple of years ago and glad to have it come back to
SFDR. We have installed several full service campsites by the Roost, water,
elec. & sewer for this year. The high water has made us decide to move
the concessions up to the roost. We will also carry more needed items in our
parts. Many dealers are angry that we even have parts on site, but they are
not open or available all the time. The pipeline yard is closing down, and
that area will become parking and additional elect camping. They have put
over $300,000 in rock down plus a lot of electrical improvements. We did not
like taking that out of your riding area last year but it will now provide
years of great benefits. The banquet this year will be Feb 7 we will send
cards out soon. Also we have been fortunate to meet Ben Lynn he is a
professional camera man for CBS. He has filmed the State Championship race
and many hours around SFDR. There will be a half hour program on CBS March
29, at 7:30 am before the super cross race at 10;00. This is filmed in HDTV
and looks great. If you are interested in helping sponsoring this program Ben
will send you a copy to view and all the details. I know we cancelled some
dates last year because of our working else where but it was necessary to continue
the improvements you will see for 2009. Have a happy Holiday Season. Leroy 10-26-08 Sunday. A nice sunny day. We cancelled a
AMA hare scramble today, and have cancelled a make up MotoX for next Sunday the
first of Nov. The park is open as usual for trail and track riding. A
professional cameraman has been recording the State race we had in Sept, and
shooting the park. He has operated a camera at many TV events you have
watched, including the Indy 500. He and others are making a program that will
air the end of march on the Champaign TV- Station-CBS before a Super Cross
race. It is in HDTV format and it looks great. More information coming. Chad, Charlie and I have been fortunate to
be employed by the pipeline until spring, that is why we have cancelled some
events. Been putting in lots of hours, over 90 a week. One day last week 21
hrs in day. A lot of people think
this park is State Owned and Supported.
Not so, we wish to keep a quality park standard and find this
additional income helpful. We will have our annual banquet, and make
adjustment in points needed to receive awards. As weather permits, come on
out and enjoy what’s left of fall. Enjoy the upcoming holidays. Leroy 10-12-08 Sunday, A lot of trail riders today.
Tomorrow is Columbus Day. The park will be open for those who want to ride.
We are still open 7 days a week. We may start closing tue-thur later this
year. We have always held our appreciation next weekend. Casey moved there
date this year to that weekend, and that is there bonus day Sunday. Insurance
went up again, so we are canceling next weekend. No use splitting racers.
Thanks for your loyalty, but enjoy next week at Casey. We will have our final
race November 2. We will do something special then. Hare Scramble Oct 26,
last this year. Please spread the word, no MotoX at SFDR Oct 18-19. Leroy 10-10-08 It is Friday the
weather is perfect for riding. Today is Terry and I 38 wedding anv today
going to dinner this afternoon. Trails are finally dry after flood. Several
people coming to camp this weekend. Open riding only, no racing. Gas prices
are 3.19 a gal. That’s good to see again. Come on down for a day of good
cheap fun at SFDR. A friend and neighbor lost his son to a motorcycle accident
this week. 17 year old came out of a trail onto the road without a helmet,
and was hit by his uncle. Helmet may or may not of helped. Remember to think
safety while enjoying your ride. Your family has a lot to go thru if you get
hurt or otherwise. Sorry for lecture. Time to enjoy nature. Leroy 9-30-08 Received a good rain yesterday. I will be
working on the track as soon as I can. The track will be closed to quads all
week including Sat. They will race Sunday. We have canceled the race for Sat,
and the track will be open riding for
bikes only. We will be building a separate track for Quads and if you would
like to make suggestion on lay-out that will be great. We have tried to allow
riding on the track daily only to
have some rider be upset when it is not perfect. Most tracks only have a few
days each month that allow their
track to be ridden so as to prepare. Quads and bikes like two
different styles of tracks, safety will be improved, race day will be shorter.
Next year we will only offer racing on Sundays. This allows for more non
racers to enjoy SFDR more often. More effort will be placed on trail
improvements. The FCA will be back next year. We have added dates by
Kawasaki, and hope to work with the IL State Fair race with contingency next
year. Any comments can be made to us or the Pro Staff on the Home Page. See
you soon. Leroy 9-23-08 Great news for the moto x racers. We just
opened the race contingency letter from Kawasaki for 2009. The FCA Midwest
Best series will have 10 dates and $86,250 for Kawasaki racers next year.
Thank you for racing this series these past two. Sue at Kaw has been great.
And without your participation this would not have grown. The number of green
machines we see racing has also grown. Thanks for all the e-mails about the
State race last weekend a lot of people helped and we are spreading your
e-mails to them also. I know we have talked a lot about racing lately and not
about trail riding. The State race is something you don’t get often, and
trail riding slows down mid-summer. As soon as the woods dry we will be busy
on these trails. A lot of work still
left from Ice storm And high water 9-22-08 I have been working on the track today,
still to wet to work trails. River should be back in its banks by weekend
but, woods dry slower. Moto x track open for riding this weekend also.
Weather should be good, nice time to camp out and watch a camp fire. Trap
shoot Sat & Sun for 10-18 boys and girls to women any age. Every thing
free with IDNR instructors, total 50 both days, call for details. Track is in
good shape tomorrow, still moist 9-21-08 3:00pm
We are into our second set of moto’s. there was a chance for rain
earlier, but missed. There is 400 racers at the Dist 17 State Championship
today. Every-one received a free t-shirt and plaque. Having a great time no
major injuries. Thank you all for believing in us to provide a good race
week-end for you. SFDR has a lot of friends that help put the place back
together after the flood, and we thank you all. Trail riders we hope to have
the trails good for you by next weekend. We along with quail unlimited and
IDNR will be holding a wing shooting clinic
on Sept 27-28. boys and girls will shoot 28 ga shotguns at clay birds
on Sat and women included on Sun. there is no charge for this training, one
instructor per 4 students, every safe. Meals included. If you would like to
be in this class call me at 217-237-4752. Leroy 9-20-08 9:45
Practice is finishing up, getting ready to race. Largest Saturday
turn-out ever. Lot of good comments about track, riders like the
changes,great track conditions. Good problem now will be parking. Woods still
wet or under water. Lite mist last 20 minutes look like that will be gone
soon. Looks like a great race setting up for the State Championship tomorrow,
hope to see you here. Leroy 9-19-08 8;30 pm
lots of racers are here, no complaints, anyone who was here a few days
ago cant believe how good everything is. Again the woods is flooded, not good
for day riding. We will change the track a little for Sat. but will run as usual for Sun. We will have Two
ambulance crews on duty for Sundays race. To avoid delays. We have free
t-shirts for each racer Sunday also every racer receives a State Championship
Plaque. Weather forecast is good, the track will be great, as the front page shows we have been
watering tonight. Hope to see you this weekend. Leroy 9-19-08 11;00am As you may know we have the State
Championship race this weekend. Also a Dist 17 race Saturday. We have
received a large amount of rain, one place up stream had 8 inches. This water
came up fast and has went down fast. Some people that seen the high
water thinks no way. But since the
water is down there is a lot of work going on by many friends to make a good
weekend. We contacted the public health about the high water and they just
inspected the bathrooms and concession and did pass inspection. The parking
lot is dry and the track is dry, the starting gates is wet and we will use a
different start. The weather is near
perfect forcast for this weekend. The woods is still flooded and trail riding
is limited. We will post pictures after flooding ever. The water is
droping fast . There is a lot of work
already done this morning, and getting ready for the State Championship race
this weekend. We have cancelled practice this evening so we can work the
track. Trail riding will be limited this weekend because the woods will still
have standing water. Will write again tomorrow. Leroy 6-13-08 Friday, be careful
what you wish for, The rain on 5-30 was 3 inches in one hour, rained us out
all weekend. Has been real wet the past two weeks, getting some better,
trails are muddy, track will be good for moto x this weekend. We have races
sat and sun. we have a construction company using the flat track area so it
is closed. I will be making a practice area next week to replace it. Barricks
coming along great, roof on doing drywall this weekend, still some opening
for FCA camp. Hope you all have a great
Fathers day Sunday. 5-30-08 Friday, hoping for
some rain to settle dust and add water to track. The motox track is in great
shape for this weekend, 5-23-08 Friday, just got a
little rain. We have had several pro ATV racers staying these past 2 weeks
and the track was very hard packed. With this rain I have chiseled the track
deep to let it soak in and will rework in the morning, It will be in great
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