San Diego Zone riders OAKTOWN RACEWAY GRAND OPENING

[robertaccio]

Exit golden acorn casino, make right and drive down to live oak springs area (look for signs, I guess) I really don't know exactly where it is, only that it is near Live oak springs on the south side of the 8 south of the GA casino



OAKTOWN RACEWAY GRAND OPENING
"CELEBRATION AT ELEVATION"
Sat. July 4th, 2009
9:30 AM Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Public is Invited
*2009 Baja 500 Class 22 Winners
*District 38 Officers
*Course Workers
*Land Owners
10:00 AM Riders Meeting
10:10 Practice/Riding
* Divided up by Skill Level
*Each group 20 min. on track
*Ex/Am Bikes-Nov/Beg Bikes-Mini's-Exp/Am Quads-Nov/Beg Quads
12:30 Track Closed for Maintenance
12:30-2:00 PM
*Free Hotdogs & Hamburgers hosted by Roadrunners
3:00 PM Practice/Riding
* Divided up by Skill Level
*Each group 20 min. on track
*Ex/Am Bikes-Nov/Beg Bikes-Mini's-Exp/Am Quads-Nov/Beg Quads
6:00 PM Track Closes, Bench Racing Starts
8:00 PM Dinner Party a Live Oaks Lodge
*Order From Menu
*D38 Special Rib eye Steak & Salad Bar $18.95
9:00 PM Hwy 80 Band @ Lodge Country/ 70's & 80's Music

 

[Dirtdame]

I'll be there with the beloved screamin' Flea.

 

[robertaccio]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6cPzrssd1g

this is about 95% of the new layout, kind of an XC track. They had it well watered (not like in the H-Cam quad vid) and in my rating it gets a 9 for safe/fun/flow/ and even with all the elevation drop offs and climbs good for my daughter (she loved it on the TTR125). And with my enduro/plush suspension it was just fine. All natural with just 3 infield very safe,1 pinned jump and 2 easy table tops. SD is really in a track growth period.....I guess like the 70s again!! A large group of locals (knew alot of people there). LR was the god father of the day. DD was there with the CR80 and in full HRC gear!!!

 

[Dirtdame]

It's an 85. But let's not quibble over 5 c.c.s.

Here's a link to a report and pictures:
http://www.dualsport-sd.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=5060&hl=

 

[robertaccio]

TTR120 CR80 KX120 KTM120 yeah those adding those 5cc has a better ring!!!

 

[robertaccio]

Quick note to add, there were Kawasaki, Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Aprilia, Husaberg, Beta, Husqvarna, TM, KTM in attendance and on the course at this event. That was very cool

oh yeah and some vintage stuff Hodaka, CZ, a Dave Thorpe SR500 Kaw old Huskys too

 

[robertaccio]

there is actually a muddy section through the trees there!!!

 

[robertaccio]

after the short but stinky mud section

 

[Coffee]

Looks like you had fun Robert! You look fast in that video too.

 

[robertaccio]

shutter speed and shaky camera effect...... the keys to the illusion of speed.

 

[robertaccio]

C & C race photos of the event

http://candcracephotos.com/

support Carlos' efforts

You can see some of the course , its a super fun layout

 

[Dirtdame]

I went so fast, that I'm riding out of my own picture! Not!!!

But it was a blast and very nostalgic for me, as the last time I was on a race track at Live Oak Springs was 34 years ago on my trusty 125 Pursang. I was in a race and actually trying to go fast!

 

[robertaccio]

http://www.tntracephotos.com/

more documentation,,you would think it was MXGP race or something!!!

credit to AMA D38 rider below for link and H cam
Here is a link to my first two laps a Live Oak Springs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff400nkOiDI

Excellent job on the track and a big thatnks to everyone who made it possible!

Brian
Brian Craft

 

[Dirtdame]

Haha, I just posted that Youtube link at SDAR. It's terrific.

 

[motopat651]

Is this the same track as the old Manzanita GP,or close to it?I remember racing that twice in the early 80's when I was kid.

 

[WoodsChick]

I went so fast, that I'm riding out of my own picture! Not!!!

But it was a blast and very nostalgic for me, as the last time I was on a race track at Live Oak Springs was 34 years ago on my trusty 125 Pursang. I was in a race and actually trying to go fast!

Dang, girl You look like you're ready to go pro in that red and white gear It'll look good when you're on the Husky, too!

Those old photos are really cool! Were you racing a womens class?


WoodsChick

 

[Dirtdame]

Is this the same track as the old Manzanita GP,or close to it?I remember racing that twice in the early 80's when I was kid.

No, it's a different one. The Manzanita (thanks for reminding me; I forgot that that was the name of it) track is the one in the black and white photo above. This new track is a completely different one south of the old highway 80. In fact you can see it right from the highway.

 

[Dirtdame]

Dang, girl You look like you're ready to go pro in that red and white gear It'll look good when you're on the Husky, too!

Those old photos are really cool! Were you racing a womens class?


WoodsChick

That red and white gear unfornutately has lots of little Honda wings all over it. But I have all that nice Sinisalo Husqvarna gear thats red, black and gray from Motosportz that looks really good with my Husky.

I was indeed racing the womens MX division in district 38 back then.

 

[SanDHusky]

Stolen Bike Recovered

If anybody heard about the guy who got his 2009 Husaberg FE450 stolen in the early morning hours of July 5th at Live Oak Springs Resort (Across the street from the OakTown GP track, it has been recovered.

Heard the local Highway Patrol Officers worked their arses off and yesterday arrested two locals for auto theft and other charges. Oh.. and recovered a brand new Hussyberg FE450.

Also heard the local "chippis" are hard core dirtbikers. If your out in that area riding and see them around, stop by, say hi and introduce yourselves.

Mitch

 

[Coffee]

That is truly awesome Mitch!

Sounds like things worked out, I hope the bikes were in good condition and not damaged.