Planet Minis

OLDSCHOOL

A Message from Dave:

Friends



I just got back from this year’s Mini Moto SX out in Vegas and I have to tell you Pit Bike Racing is stronger than ever. They had over 700 entries for that event and the bikes that were there were insane – you want to talk factory and “works” bikes – this is the place to see all the newest technology and bling!



We had two of our local MoM riders out there – Scott Furtado (66) who was injured at Marshfield last year and missed the entire 07 MoM season and our Champion Billy Ainsworth (79 who not only qualified for the 12” Expert Main but earned a 12th place finish after starting in the back row. Billy was riding a new Moto Vert and Scott was on an OGM. Congratulations to both our guys for competing in probably the toughest race on the planet!



Now, I am sure many of you have heard the news about Mototown and for those of you who have not – they have closed their doors, quite possibly for good. It is unfortunate and we are sad because this leaves us without a finale venue as of right now. I am looking into options as I write, but as I am sure you know, there aren’t many other indoor venues available locally. And due to my commitments for the magazine, I do not have any other open weekends leading into the series this year, so I am sort of handcuffed as to my choices. With that said I will continue to explore the best solutions available for MoM 08. As of right now we are set up for 4 events:



Round 1 – Marshfield Fair, MA Tuesday August 19th

Round 2 – Rocky Hill MX, CT Sunday September 14th

Round 3 – Crow Hill MX, MA Sunday October 19th

Round 4 – Cycles 128, Beverly, MA November 9th



These are still tentative and the official schedule and pre registration will open up on June 2nd. However, this schedule is looking good.



Good news – there are more and more pit bike events popping up all over the northeast – 2UP has a series that is going on right now in PA, WVA and VA, Trapani will have their series again down in NJ and the newest series is Pit X up here in New England – check those out and go support them and keep Pit Bike Racing strong!



As for MoM 08 we have some amazing things planned for this year – new classes, better format, and more riding. The MoM staff is working hard to use all of your suggestions to making this year the best season to date. Thank you for your patience, ideas, and support.



That’s it for now – more to come soon.

OLDSCHOOL

Hey Everyone Its time to start thinking about the 2008 TWMX Masters of Minis Pit Bike Series....

The time you have all been waiting for is here – Pre Registration for the MoM 08 season officially opens Monday. (whoo hoo)

So I thought I would share with you this year’s schedule and send you all the MoM 08 entry forms. This year, if you are under 18 you will be required to have both your waiver and the enclosed parental permission form signed and notarized to be allowed to race. This will eliminate the need for your parents to be at the event. I hope that this helps those of you who have had difficulties in the past. Any questions drop me an email.

Numbers will be given out on a first come first served basis.

Schedule

Round 1 – Marshfield Fair, MA Tuesday August 19th pre reg must be in by August 11th

Round 2 – Rocky Hill MX, CT Sunday September 14th pre reg must be in by September 8th

Round 3 – Crow Hill MX, MA Sunday October 19th pre reg must be in by October 13th

Round 4 – Cycles 128, Beverly, MA Sunday November 9th pre reg must be in by November 3rd

Classes Offered

1 Yoots (Ages 14-17, 12" rear max)

2 Middle Age (Ages 25-34, 12" rear max)

3 Poor Boy (Stock 49cc engine, 10" rear max)

4 Limited (Stock 90-110cc engine, 12" rear max)

5 Women (think about it, 12" rear max)

6 10” RockStar (Cash Payout, Unlimited, 10" rear)

7 College Boy (Ages 18-24, 12" rear max)

8 Seniors (Ages 35-99, 12" rear max)

9 Modified (Modified 50-89cc, 10" rear max)

10 10/12 Open (Open cc, 10” or 12" rear)

11 Fat Boy (200lbs+, 12" rear max)

12 12” RockStar (Cash Payout, Unlimited, 12" rear)

Always No Membership Required

Cost Classes Racing

$50 - 2 regular classes Pre Entry

$60 - 2 regular classes Post Entry

$60 - 1 Rockstar Class, 1 Regular Class Pre Entry

$70 - 1 Rockstar Class, 1 Regular Class Post Entry

$70 - 2 Rockstar Classes Pre Entry

$80 - 2 Rockstar Classes Post Entry

$10 Extra Class - (3rd or 4th class) Non RS

The Masters of Mini Series is supported by the following premier brands:

Transworld Motocross Magazine, Maxxis Tires, BBR Motorsports, Sano Systems, Pitster Pro, Thumpstar, CHP, Red Baron, AHP Minis, Scott USA, Acerbis, Works Connection, Twin Air, Skorbordz, Waterville Valley Ski Area, Rossignol Snowboards, Triple 8 Helmets, One Industries, ASV Inventions, CTi, FMF, Troy Lee Designs, Planet Minis, Moto Nut Racing, Transworld Snowboarding Magazine, Ogio, Matt Francis Photography, RLS Films, Factory Connection, Spectro Oils, Arai Helmets, MX Boot Bunny, Vitamin Water, Smart Water, and Red Bull

Our Local shop sponsors:

Pete’s Cycle & Sled, MA, Need For Speed, CT, Cycles 128, MA, Hutch Motorsports, MA, Manchester Sports Center, CT, Keene Motorsports, NH, RER Motorcity, CT, Higgins Powersports, MA, PowerSportsStore, NJ, and X-Pro, CT

We look forward to racing with you this year. As always – questions or ideas and to Pre Register – just email me

david.olcott@transworld.net

All the best

davo

s_10onbagz

which races will have a supermoto event?

OLDSCHOOL

Round 4 Cycles 128

s_10onbagz

cool cool. so what are the classes for supermoto? just one 12" unlimited? i think i might try racing poorboy class too. for poorboy are you allowed high c/r 49cc piston and an xr70 carb?

OLDSCHOOL

all the same classes as listed above...


Some guys run that set-up (49cc anything goes) dont get caught with an 88cc in that class (not this year)...

OLDSCHOOL

Mini Masters



As we move into July I wanted to thank those of you who have already pre registered and secured your number for the 2008 Masters of Mini season. I know it is early and that many of you plan on pre registering so no worries you still have plenty of time.


As you all know the tour will be only 4 rounds this year due to Mototown closing. I have been looking, and will continue for the next few weeks, to find a suitable finale venue but my gut tells me to just run it as 4 events and call it for 08 – the goal here is not to force the proverbial square peg in a round hole and just do what we can to make these the 4 best damn pit bike races on the planet.


We will have a new website up for Transworld at the end of the month – when that goes in we will have an all new MoM site which promises quicker turn around of information – photos, videos, results, general info for each race – you name it. As always the MoM site is still 2008 Masters of Mini Preliminary Info – Motocross News, Race Reports, Videos, Photos, Interviews, How-Tos and you can get the basics there now.


Remember that if you are under 18 you must get your waiver and parental permission forms notarized in order to race with us – hopefully this makes it easier than dragging your parents to each race.


I will have a revised set of FAQs for 2008 (yes I rewrote most of it so that it would be somewhat entertaining for you) but there is some new information, rules, guidelines and general suggestions for you to get the most out of your racing experience with us. The biggest thing to be aware of is our new Stock bore and stroke ruling for the poor boy and limited classes – no more running Daytona 107’s Hutch! All others are open except for the modified (88cc) but we haven’t had any issues there.


Straight up – I am trying to keep this as fair as possible without turning it into a NASCAR style tech inspection. Fun first! Besides you know my number one tech inspection item – good legible numbers!


Speaking of – many of you are asking where to get MoM numbers and graphics – call any of our three great graphics sponsors:

Skorbordz 800-352-5525 x 12

K Rae Graphics 978-567-8869

Core Design 203-364-9594



They have the best stuff and the best deals for MoM participants – please continue to support those who support the sport, and series, that you love – it makes a difference.



Thanks

davo

crfgoesbraap

yee haw, womens class! im gonna SUCK - probably finish last. i wonder if i should ride a DRZ110 stocker or TTR90 stocker?

s_10onbagz

not sure if you were being rhetorical, but I would definately rock the drz110. Maybe throw a four speed drum on that biatch. I was going to make my girl ride her 50. Ahahaha

crfgoesbraap

yeah, nope, i was serious. sweet, ive been saying i wanna do it for the past 4 years. i guess its time to stop stalling, haha



hahahaha...

s_10onbagz

o my. Now u just have to race with the boys.

crfgoesbraap

hahaha, not yet...i cant even race motocross with boys! racin the womens class. its pathetic, really, haha

yotaman450

my g/f does the womens class def do it the more girls the better!

dualklx624

does anyone know what time the races start or gates open for that tuesday night ??

OLDSCHOOL

Last Year Sign-ups were between 2:00pm to 3:30pm

3:00pm Pre reg practice, then regular practice, qualifiers, LCQ's and the Mains gets over about 10:00pm

the info will be posted up soon

killer110

this is what dave emailed me

Sign ups are scheduled from 1-3, practice starts between 330 and 4 - all
depends on the track prep because Dana's crew can not start building the
track until 7am that morning, so we are all on a schedule

OLDSCHOOL

well I was close dont bother rushing to the track as they are always late in building the track (Dana's crew)...

yzf_nick56

where do I pre-register at??

OLDSCHOOL

Post #2 has the contact info ....send dave you contact info you will be on the mailing list for all info 1st hand. and he will email you the Pre Reg Forms

Hurry as they need to be in By Aug. 11th for Marshfield round 1

yzf_nick56

OK, I juse sent him an email. I didnt know if there was a website that I could print them from or not. This is the first year I actually have a bike worth riding in a series like this so I'm making the trek from PA for all 4 rounds. Thanks.