Fathers Day at Area 51

[Sydney Allan]

Sydney's Dad here giving the lowdown on this past weekends event at Area 51. As we all know, each year for Fathers Day Area 51 host Dunlop Tires to provide us fine fathers a nice meal for free! This weekend was no different. A big Thank You to Mike Buckley from Dunlop for the fine food this past weekend. And as in years past the food was abundant a delicious. Thanks again Mike and staff.
Also, Area 51 invited Primo Morratto from Scott Goggles for a very informative presentation Saturday night on their goggles, lens selection, tear offs and their canister film system. It was a decent turn out and we all received points for the Partneship Rewards. Which leads me into the next thing. THE BIKE IS HERE! For those who were at Area 51 this weekend, some lucky WNYRacing rider's brand new 2009 YZ250f was there. Hopefully we will have it at most of our events throughout the season to show off. Keep on supporting our sponsors to increase your chances on winning this great bike. See the pull down tab at the top of our website for more info.
Lastly, we all knew what we were getting into with all the rain we received since last Wednesday. Chris and Corey did all they could to pull this race off. The track was no doubt tough and the "good" mud riders stood out. They waited to run the minis on the 50 track until noon, which ended up having really good conditions. If you see Chris, Corey or any of their staff, make sure you thank them. They all busted their butts to pull off this weekend. I for one always have a good time. Mx is in the blood, rain or shine muddy or dusty. I'd rather be at the track!

[Corey Kandefer]

Don't force things when it's muddy, while you must stay on the gas to keep the front end light, you must use delicate clutch and throttle work in the corners. It seems like your going slow. but if you really think about it, so is everyone else. Look ahead and look to avoid deep sticky mud, stay high in the corners and don't worry about jumping,the risk is not worth the reward.
I want to thank all that endured the past weekend, I have never seen Area 51 that bad since our very first race in 2004. For those who rode, you guys are MEN(some women too)!

[John Tepas]

Lower your tire pressure to about 9lbs, do not forget to adjust after race or you will have bent rims the first time jr. takes it out under normal conditions. Check coolant level after each time out, They run hot and it will evaporate quickly. Foam under the skid plate and around foot controls keeps the heavy mud/rocks from seizing things up. WD 40 applied under and on the fenders etc makes washing easier, just keep it away from hand contols/seat and rotors.Duct tape around the air box and seat helps keep the water and mud out. Like Primo said old lens taped to your visor cuts down on the roost allowing you to save your tear off's a little.or buy a see through shield. Keep your weight back and sit back a little more than you would usually do.Keep your momentuem up and try and keep it up 1 gear so your not spinning your wheels.Myles and Lou both raced the mud from 65's and up so that is the end result. Oh and bring lots of water. JT

[larry draves]

From a spectators point of view; Mud the deep stuff like on dads day gets me smiling. As for the riders I don't think the enthusiasm is the same. How many racers have a bike just for mudding??? Its a lot of work and takes a whole new group of muscles roosting and skidding a bike wildly around the track. Even though Miles,& Lou, made it look easier then it was. Its great to see the will of each rider battling the elements & competing ..and some how has to make better racers .. any mud racing feed back or tech stuff & comments would be good..