I think it would be a lot of fun to get into racing my quad. I would like to do some xc, but cant find any info on anything in the northwest. I found a little info on some mx racing, but I don't think the xx would do very well for that. not sure. I really don't understand how the classes work either. there doesn't seem to be a class for anything over 450cc. Since I haven't been to any races, I don't know much about them, or how to get involved. Anyone have some info for me? thanks.

I did a little more searching and found a rules list for the NWQN. It looks like I could race in the 450 open as there is no cc limit.

thanks for all your input on this guys! lol.

Hey just came across your post. Check out OMRA website. They have GP quad events that your 700 should be awsome for. these our 90 min races and go thru a variety of terrain. The turn out is any where from 10 to 30 quads for all classes. Go look at their sight and let me know if you have any questions. I live in salem and most of thes races take place in washington but oh well.
Ron
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Hey just came across your post. Check out OMRA website. They have GP quad events that your 700 should be awsome for. these our 90 min races and go thru a variety of terrain. The turn out is any where from 10 to 30 quads for all classes. Go look at their sight and let me know if you have any questions. I live in salem and most of thes races take place in washington but oh well.
Ron
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thanks Ron, this could be exactly what I'm looking for.

Hey just came across your post. Check out OMRA website. They have GP quad events that your 700 should be awsome for. these our 90 min races and go thru a variety of terrain. The turn out is any where from 10 to 30 quads for all classes. Go look at their sight and let me know if you have any questions. I live in salem and most of thes races take place in washington but oh well.
Ron
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Now that's cool. The only race series that came to mind when I read the first post was the WORCS series.... and that's in 5 western states... lots of travel!
This is just one of the reasons why SCCS was created... gave northern California riders an XC series that the average rider can actually do... without needing deep pockets or big time sponsors... OR having to share a race course with dirt bikes. Dirt bikes are a big problem for us in Nor-Cal, even to MX and MX tracks. ATVs may get an occasional practice session at an MX track (between db sessions), but to practice for what? For the most part, the actual race is for db only. We do have some CMC races, but is a series that's shared with the db crowd... then the dirt bikers complain to the promoter about how ATVs ruin the track for them and goodbye to ATV racing at that track... because they cater to the dirt bikes. Really sucks.

roadkill

Now that's cool. The only race series that came to mind when I read the first post was the WORCS series.... and that's in 5 western states... lots of travel!
This is just one of the reasons why SCCS was created... gave northern California riders an XC series that the average rider can actually do... without needing deep pockets or big time sponsors... OR having to share a race course with dirt bikes. Dirt bikes are a big problem for us in Nor-Cal, even to MX and MX tracks. ATVs may get an occasional practice session at an MX track (between db sessions), but to practice for what? For the most part, the actual race is for db only. We do have some CMC races, but is a series that's shared with the db crowd... then the dirt bikers complain to the promoter about how ATVs ruin the track for them and goodbye to ATV racing at that track... because they cater to the dirt bikes. Really sucks.

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The track owners in the US aren't English lol. The UK quad riders have the same problem. Most of the UK Pro's goto Germany , France and USA for winter training.

yeah I was reading the omra forum, and all the quad riders are bitching about not having any races because of the dirt bikes, and all the db riders bitching about the quad riders getting in the way. I guess the reality is that the sponsor money is in the dirt bike races. they will need much more interest from quad enthusiasts to give the sport a boost in the northwest.

I know what ever one complains about. Bikes hate quads. What ever reason we can do what we can to change the attitude. Show up at these races, don't complain and show them we are serious and want to race. Often we have a hand full of ATV's, while the bikes have 20 classes with full participation. The OMRA events are quad friendly but we need more participation. The classes are pro, expert, amature, beginner, womens, and several youth classes. I will tell you these these races are first class, great terrain, length, and sportsmanship. Thinks redneck worc's race. I have been racing these events for 5 years, and appreciate the opportun ity to compete on a more laid back level. Let me know if you have any question, are next race is coming up in a month. You can still sign up for points, only missed one race so far. Just do it!!
Ron

I'm actually interested in the Prineville Adventure GP on may 22nd. its only a 3 hour drive from me, and it will give me time to figure out the rules and what parts I may still need to install on my quad to make it race legal.

I have never raced the prineville race,but I here it is technical. The race coming up in starvation ridge would be suited for you as well. It's about 2 1/2 hours from salem, I can meet up with you if you want. To race cost about $40. You will love it if you like rough, tight, fast, choppy, all kinds of stuff.
Ron

Don't worry about requirements. they wll set you up when you get there. I recomend all the gear plus nerfs, but nerfs or kill switch are nor required. Often we have dead engine starts, so practice that. Don't worry, after the first few corners, it's just a trail ride.
Ron

unfortunately I have a bit of a need for speed and I got a few too many speeding tickets in too short of a time and got my drivers license suspended for 30 days. I don't get it back until the 16th of may. So I can't "legally" ride a quad til then. Thats why I'm looking at the Prineville race cuz its right after i get my license back. Whats it like to be a spectator at these races? much to see? maybe i will come up just to watch and learn about what I need to get started.

A lot of the races I have been to, always have the bikes start off the day and the quads finish. Weird it isn't like that. I am actually trying to move out there again, particularly to the Salem area. I have to wait for my 6 month probation era w/ this job to be up, and if they aren't willing to relocate me, then it looks like I will be getting a new job out there, hopefully, if the market comes up. Then I will be trying to hit a lot of races as well. If you haven't raced ever before, you may want to start conditioning your body now. It will be the best work out you have ever had!

A lot of the races I have been to, always have the bikes start off the day and the quads finish. Weird it isn't like that. I am actually trying to move out there again, particularly to the Salem area. I have to wait for my 6 month probation era w/ this job to be up, and if they aren't willing to relocate me, then it looks like I will be getting a new job out there, hopefully, if the market comes up. Then I will be trying to hit a lot of races as well. If you haven't raced ever before, you may want to start conditioning your body now. It will be the best work out you have ever had!

My sister lives in Salem. She likes it there, but I prefer the Eugene area.
Yeah I have never raced before, but I do tend to ride really hard for long periods of time when I ride trails. Then I take a nap while I wait for my friends to catch up. lol. I do tend to be pretty sore the next day though. I haven't been riding much lately so I do need some practice before jumping right into a race. I don't have all the gear and parts i need yet either.

Yeah we will get the leftovers for race times. Years ago we rode before the bikes, some times the track was great, but often we were grooming the track for the bikes. I am thankful to have a local race series, and unless we have the numbers the bike guys have and have our own events that is the way its gonina be.
As far as watching thes events, it's hard to see much because the tracks go off behind the hill or trees. I would recomend a practice day if you can swing it. A local ride area I have recently found is Rock Hill. It's out side Lebanon. If you can get there, I will meet you, I always can use more ride time.
Thanks
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well I am going to the dunes this weekend. I think I am going to try riding some trails every weekend after this to get ready for a race, maybe we can meet up at some point. where are u located?

I live in Salem. I rode the rock hill track yesterday and plan on going back on the 7th. Let me know if you are interested. On the 15th is round 2 of OMRA race. You can still compete for points if you want. Or anyone else that reads this post, come give it a try. Look at the OMRA site, they give the info on class break down. These races are long and endurance is the key. I would like to see a how 700xx can deal with the 450's
Ron

well I have a few mechanical issues I need to get worked out, but I still plan to try and make the race in prineville.

they have poker runs in capital forest (10 miles south of Olympia, WA) during the summer

Ok, Sounds good. You want to race, here you go, give it a try. I will help out any way I can to get you there. Just ask.
On the 15th Eddyville GP. This is about 90 miles east of Portland.
Come on people whats stoping you.
Talk to me
Thanks
Ron

well I hope to have the bike running right or raptor rally in a little over a week. still need to work on my endurance. now finances are becoming a big issue too. but I do plan to try at least a couple races this year to test the waters, then maybe try to compete next year.

I run the same omra series and i would try to do a play day first at eddyville just to get a feel for it .Dont worry about the endurance part till you see what its like ,its still hard but you get sometime to relax on the course once you know it.
You should come to rock hilll some weekend to practice by brother (rdpaler)and i ride there on some weekends.

cool. my quad isnt tuned right at the moment and I dont have the funds to get it fixed right now. hopefully I can get it running right soon, so I can check out a play day or something.

Ok are you ready? Whats wrong with your bike? This race looks amazing.

Well you missed a outstanding event. I would have liked to see some 700's their. We had a total of 10 quads, (5 expert, 4 am, 1 utility) . I rode for 1 hour 45 minuits and came in second in amature class. My lap times were around 18 minitues so it was a pretty long course. The track was full of rocks from 4 to 12 inch size and was testing my blingstar skids brutally. Your extra ground clearence would have been a advantage. Is any one wanting to race some of thes event? Don't be intimidated, there were a couple of first timers here and they loved it. In a couple of weeks there is a race at starvation ridge in WA. Let me know if any one is interested.

it needs to be properly tuned I have too much power lose in the top of my rpms. Dan is moving here to junction city soon and I am going to have him tune her right. after that I just need a sway bar, and I should be good to go. My goal is to make at least one race this year.

The race at starvation ridge in Wa was not good to me. I crashed, concusion, menory loss,etc. There is a race in Heppner coming up in july, any body interested?
Ron

The race at starvation ridge in Wa was not good to me. I crashed, concusion, menory loss,etc. There is a race in Heppner coming up in july, any body interested?
Ron

Damn, that sucks man. hope your ok. I should be getting my quad tuned at the beginning of july, then I can start setting it up for races. I need to win the lotto.

How's the tuning going? Got a race coming up quick, it is a tight wooded course and has a fair amount of rocks. Are you interested? I still have aches and pains from my get off, so I am not sure what I will be able to do. Might try to get some practice this weekend. Going to try a neck brace. I think my chest protecter saved some major internal damage.

looks like im screwed for this year. I dont have health insurance and my little trip to urgent care is costing me an arm and a leg. not even sure how im gonna pay the bills at this point, let alone spend money on my quad and races. I have only ridden once in the last 4 months. Im pretty disappointed as i was looking forward to getting involved with the races.

I hear ya i was off the bike for a year with a back injury ,I was going to try to get to that race next weekend but my driver helper bailed on on me and this weekend too for practice .
Hay the next time you want to a play ride post and we can meet up and hit some trails or something .

Thanks Bryon

I goin out for an easys trail ride tomorrow at wolf creek. will be first time i have ridden in over 3 months.

Where's Wolf Creek?

about an hour west of eugene in the hills. kinda by clay creek up the smith river.