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Z · 10-01-2008, 02:24 PM

Vintage Mini race sponsored by TBparts.com -- 10/18/2008 2UP Minis is having a Vintage Mini race during the 2008 East Coast Pitbike Nationals on October 18, 2008 at Mountaineer Raceway, WV. The Vintage race is being held to showcase the roots of pitbikes and provide owners of these bikes an opportunity to actually race them. Since this is more of a fun race and we are hoping to attract a lot of vintage minibikes, the bikes allowed to enter the race is going to be wide open (basically bring what you have like an actual 1970's minibike race). Models to include, but not limited to:

Honda Z50 (1968 thru 1999 since essentially the same engine and no mono shock)
Honda QA50
Honda MR50
Honda CT70
Honda SL/XL70
Honda XR75
Honda ST90
Kawasaki MT1
Kawasaki KV75
Yamaha JT1/2
Yamaha GT80
Suzuki Trail Hopper
Indian Minis
Harley Minis
Sears/Other US Minis

Additionally, this race is being sponsored by TBparts.com and they will be covering the entry fees so besides the track gate fee ($10), the race itself is free to enter!!!

If the turnout is good and the riders want more vintage races, please let 2upminis know as there is a good possibility a vintage class could be added to the 2009 2UP Minis Pitbike series (9 races - held spring thru summer).

So, dust off your vintage garage queen and put it to good use! While there, you can also check out the top pitbike racers in the country bang bars for 7k in purse money!!

For more info on the 2008 East Coast Pitbike Nationals, please visit 2UP Minis

AHPminis · 10-01-2008, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z

Vintage Mini race sponsored by TBparts.com -- 10/18/2008 2UP Minis is having a Vintage Mini race during the 2008 East Coast Pitbike Nationals on October 18, 2008 at Mountaineer Raceway, WV. The Vintage race is being held to showcase the roots of pitbikes and provide owners of these bikes an opportunity to actually race them. Since this is more of a fun race and we are hoping to attract a lot of vintage minibikes, the bikes allowed to enter the race is going to be wide open (basically bring what you have like an actual 1970's minibike race). Models to include, but not limited to:

Honda Z50 (1968 thru 1999 since essentially the same engine and no mono shock)
Honda QA50
Honda MR50
Honda CT70
Honda SL/XL70
Honda XR75
Honda ST90
Kawasaki MT1
Kawasaki KV75
Yamaha JT1/2
Yamaha GT80
Suzuki Trail Hopper
Indian Minis
Harley Minis
Sears/Other US Minis

Additionally, this race is being sponsored by TBparts.com and they will be covering the entry fees so besides the track gate fee ($10), the race itself is free to enter!!!

If the turnout is good and the riders want more vintage races, please let 2upminis know as there is a good possibility a vintage class could be added to the 2009 2UP Minis Pitbike series (9 races - held spring thru summer).

So, dust off your vintage garage queen and put it to good use! While there, you can also check out the top pitbike racers in the country bang bars for 7k in purse money!!

For more info on the 2008 East Coast Pitbike Nationals, please visit 2UP Minis

Nice if I make it down there I will be bringing the 84'

BlackBeard · 10-01-2008, 02:48 PM

is this a track or dirt race? sounds like an awesome time and very nice of mike to pay fee's for the community

fatcaaat · 10-01-2008, 03:22 PM

Now that is most excellent. I wonder if I can somehow manage to keep the baby in for another couple of weeks so I can go to this.

jigracing · 10-01-2008, 03:27 PM

That is a great idea for a race! I hope it works out and becomes a regular thing.

Z · 10-01-2008, 03:28 PM

It's Dirt...

RAZZO · 10-02-2008, 07:48 AM

Thanks for posting that Dan! Been so busy and computer problems to boot! Mike asked me last weekend. Should be fun! Heard from alot of people. I'm going down Friday and Sat. Racing a 1969 K1 Hardtail in the race. 50yr old on a 39yr. old mini!

RAZZO · 10-04-2008, 10:29 PM

Given this a bump......

Z · 10-07-2008, 10:36 PM

I'm too far away. None of your East Coast guys want to bump bars with your vintage ride?

1life2live · 10-09-2008, 07:47 AM

oh ill be there with my z to bang bars with anyone that enters. im tired of running against the million dollar bikes and getting beat because daddys wallet is never closed. the vintage class sounds like a blast

SpiderWebb · 10-09-2008, 08:08 AM

I'll will do my best to get the 1980 XR together for this. It will be fun! I used to race some back yard events with these bikes and yes, it's a lot of fun.

RAZZO · 10-11-2008, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 1life2live

oh ill be there with my z to bang bars with anyone that enters. im tired of running against the million dollar bikes and getting beat because daddys wallet is never closed. the vintage class sounds like a blast

Hey Travis! That Z is a stocker, right?

Take it easy on the old guys! See you there!!!!

fatcaaat · 10-11-2008, 10:18 PM

If my wife wasn't ready to pop any day now, I'd race my xl70.
I have to get some pictures of this someday for you guys to see. Its got a 17" front wheel on it and a 14" WIDE rear. Running an x4 150 header coupled to a supertrapp muffler. Motor is an xTreme 131cc with BVH, z40 cam...

Updated rear forks, updated rear shocks. Geared 15/40 and plenty fast for a vintage. I use this bike in the Coal Regions of NE PA and have taken this on extreme 70 mile excursions (not with this motor though) through creek crossings, mud bogs, culm (think DEEP wet sand, only black) and up steep ravines.

Not claiming to be much of a racer, but I LOVE this bike.

1life2live · 10-12-2008, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RAZZO

Hey Travis! That Z is a stocker, right?

Take it easy on the old guys! See you there!!!!

yea it has the stock rim halfs on it if thats what you mean

fatcaaat · 10-20-2008, 01:55 PM

Well, let's see the pics and let's have a report from you guys that went.

1life2live · 10-20-2008, 07:29 PM

i was there and it was a good turn out with several newer (92-99) z's. There were several people in the pits with some really nice modded xr 75s and some ct's here and there. Even though razzo skipped out on us for work (i think he was afraid to get beat) some of his team mates from razzo moto showed up and hung out and took a lap or two but i think the track may have been to rough or they had a couple to many cold ones to take all the abuse on the track. There were only z's on the line with the exception of one cl 70 in the first moto and i ended up winnig that race. The second moto had to xr 75's with 115 kits and i had my hands full. i ended up getting second but i had to really work for it and if it wasnt for one of the guys falling i think we would have banged bars all the way to the finish line. it was a great time and a nice turn out and i hope they do it again

kennys_cousin · 10-20-2008, 07:38 PM

I need pics!

bigscore · 10-20-2008, 08:52 PM

Pics or this event was just an urban legend......

RAZZO · 10-20-2008, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 1life2live

i was there and it was a good turn out with several newer (92-99) z's. There were several people in the pits with some really nice modded xr 75s and some ct's here and there. Even though razzo skipped out on us for work (i think he was afraid to get beat) some of his team mates from razzo moto showed up and hung out and took a lap or two but i think the track may have been to rough or they had a couple to many cold ones to take all the abuse on the track. There were only z's on the line with the exception of one cl 70 in the first moto and i ended up winnig that race. The second moto had to xr 75's with 115 kits and i had my hands full. i ended up getting second but i had to really work for it and if it wasnt for one of the guys falling i think we would have banged bars all the way to the finish line. it was a great time and a nice turn out and i hope they do it again

Afraid?? I knew I would get beat! You damn young bucks!

Heard you had a good time! Yeah, my boys tend to drink too much before. Heard they got caught standing around. They realized the race was on as everyone came by! Scott made it out for the last lap!

Blame it on the Coors. Glad to hear you went 1-2 for the motos! Congrats Travis!!

Z · 10-21-2008, 07:58 AM

Here are some photos of the race courtesy of Mike at TBparts.com. Mike only took pics of the 1st moto.

2up Minis National - Vintage Class Pics and Bikes

Looked like alot of fun!

10-01-2008, 02:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Z 5th Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: KANSAS Posts: 7,257	Vintage Mini race sponsored by TBparts.com -- 10/18/2008 Vintage Mini race sponsored by TBparts.com -- 10/18/2008 2UP Minis is having a Vintage Mini race during the 2008 East Coast Pitbike Nationals on October 18, 2008 at Mountaineer Raceway, WV. The Vintage race is being held to showcase the roots of pitbikes and provide owners of these bikes an opportunity to actually race them. Since this is more of a fun race and we are hoping to attract a lot of vintage minibikes, the bikes allowed to enter the race is going to be wide open (basically bring what you have like an actual 1970's minibike race). Models to include, but not limited to: Honda Z50 (1968 thru 1999 since essentially the same engine and no mono shock) Honda QA50 Honda MR50 Honda CT70 Honda SL/XL70 Honda XR75 Honda ST90 Kawasaki MT1 Kawasaki KV75 Yamaha JT1/2 Yamaha GT80 Suzuki Trail Hopper Indian Minis Harley Minis Sears/Other US Minis Additionally, this race is being sponsored by TBparts.com and they will be covering the entry fees so besides the track gate fee ($10), the race itself is free to enter!!! If the turnout is good and the riders want more vintage races, please let 2upminis know as there is a good possibility a vintage class could be added to the 2009 2UP Minis Pitbike series (9 races - held spring thru summer). So, dust off your vintage garage queen and put it to good use! While there, you can also check out the top pitbike racers in the country bang bars for 7k in purse money!! For more info on the 2008 East Coast Pitbike Nationals, please visit 2UP Minis

10-01-2008, 02:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
BlackBeard "ZBBT" Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 50 riders Posts: 1,772	Re: Vintage Mini race sponsored by TBparts.com -- 10/18/2008 is this a track or dirt race? sounds like an awesome time and very nice of mike to pay fee's for the community

10-01-2008, 03:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
fatcaaat 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 2,960	Re: Vintage Mini race sponsored by TBparts.com -- 10/18/2008 Now that is most excellent. I wonder if I can somehow manage to keep the baby in for another couple of weeks so I can go to this.

10-01-2008, 03:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
jigracing Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 3,062	Re: Vintage Mini race sponsored by TBparts.com -- 10/18/2008 That is a great idea for a race! I hope it works out and becomes a regular thing. __________________ Scott

10-01-2008, 03:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
Z 5th Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: KANSAS Posts: 7,257	Re: Vintage Mini race sponsored by TBparts.com -- 10/18/2008 It's Dirt...

10-02-2008, 07:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
RAZZO Old School Z50s Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NEW JERSEY PINELANDS Posts: 1,485	Re: Vintage Mini race sponsored by TBparts.com -- 10/18/2008 Thanks for posting that Dan! Been so busy and computer problems to boot! Mike asked me last weekend. Should be fun! Heard from alot of people. I'm going down Friday and Sat. Racing a 1969 K1 Hardtail in the race. 50yr old on a 39yr. old mini!

10-04-2008, 10:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
RAZZO Old School Z50s Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NEW JERSEY PINELANDS Posts: 1,485	Re: Vintage Mini race sponsored by TBparts.com -- 10/18/2008 Given this a bump......

10-07-2008, 10:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
Z 5th Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: KANSAS Posts: 7,257	Re: Vintage Mini race sponsored by TBparts.com -- 10/18/2008 I'm too far away. None of your East Coast guys want to bump bars with your vintage ride?

10-09-2008, 07:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
1life2live 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: finksburg, md Posts: 282	Re: Vintage Mini race sponsored by TBparts.com -- 10/18/2008 oh ill be there with my z to bang bars with anyone that enters. im tired of running against the million dollar bikes and getting beat because daddys wallet is never closed. the vintage class sounds like a blast

10-09-2008, 08:08 AM	#11 (permalink)
SpiderWebb 1st Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Elizabethtown, Pa Posts: 166	Re: Vintage Mini race sponsored by TBparts.com -- 10/18/2008 I'll will do my best to get the 1980 XR together for this. It will be fun! I used to race some back yard events with these bikes and yes, it's a lot of fun.

10-11-2008, 10:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
fatcaaat 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 2,960	Re: Vintage Mini race sponsored by TBparts.com -- 10/18/2008 If my wife wasn't ready to pop any day now, I'd race my xl70. I have to get some pictures of this someday for you guys to see. Its got a 17" front wheel on it and a 14" WIDE rear. Running an x4 150 header coupled to a supertrapp muffler. Motor is an xTreme 131cc with BVH, z40 cam... Updated rear forks, updated rear shocks. Geared 15/40 and plenty fast for a vintage. I use this bike in the Coal Regions of NE PA and have taken this on extreme 70 mile excursions (not with this motor though) through creek crossings, mud bogs, culm (think DEEP wet sand, only black) and up steep ravines. Not claiming to be much of a racer, but I LOVE this bike.

10-20-2008, 01:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
fatcaaat 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 2,960	Re: Vintage Mini race sponsored by TBparts.com -- 10/18/2008 Well, let's see the pics and let's have a report from you guys that went.

10-20-2008, 07:29 PM	#16 (permalink)
1life2live 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: finksburg, md Posts: 282	Re: Vintage Mini race sponsored by TBparts.com -- 10/18/2008 i was there and it was a good turn out with several newer (92-99) z's. There were several people in the pits with some really nice modded xr 75s and some ct's here and there. Even though razzo skipped out on us for work (i think he was afraid to get beat) some of his team mates from razzo moto showed up and hung out and took a lap or two but i think the track may have been to rough or they had a couple to many cold ones to take all the abuse on the track. There were only z's on the line with the exception of one cl 70 in the first moto and i ended up winnig that race. The second moto had to xr 75's with 115 kits and i had my hands full. i ended up getting second but i had to really work for it and if it wasnt for one of the guys falling i think we would have banged bars all the way to the finish line. it was a great time and a nice turn out and i hope they do it again

10-20-2008, 07:38 PM	#17 (permalink)
kennys_cousin 1st Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 211	Re: Vintage Mini race sponsored by TBparts.com -- 10/18/2008 I need pics!

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bigscore PM Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3	Re: Vintage Mini race sponsored by TBparts.com -- 10/18/2008 Pics or this event was just an urban legend......

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10-21-2008, 07:58 AM	#20 (permalink)
Z 5th Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: KANSAS Posts: 7,257	Re: Vintage Mini race sponsored by TBparts.com -- 10/18/2008 Here are some photos of the race courtesy of Mike at TBparts.com. Mike only took pics of the 1st moto. 2up Minis National - Vintage Class Pics and Bikes Looked like alot of fun!