Bloemfontein Off Road Newsletter 09 September

Our MX Spring Fun Day last Saturday was a huge success exceeding our expectations with over 40 entries. I want to thank all our club members who supported the club, whether it was working in the pub, kitchen, documentation, lap scoring, marshalling, starts, commentating, or just taking part in the MX races. I can tell you that this club thus far is having one of its best years as far as member support is concerned, everyone seems to be involved.

I must say that the riders put on an excellent show which was enjoyed by all. I hear rumors that a couple of Off road boys are trading in their bikes for MX bikes. A concern of mine is the 50 cc, 65cc and 85 cc classes were not well supported as they are the future of our club and I know that there are many small bikes locked up in garages. I encourage all old toppies to pull out their own bikes and the kids bikes and come join in the fun on the Guy Fawkes fun day on 5 November 2011 as there is even a class for us old Toppies.

Herewith a list of sponsors of the MX spring Day. A BIIIIIG thank you for your support, without these companies the day would have not taken place.

Tram Trade

Marathon Motors

Magic Marine

Honda Wing Central

B-Tac Communications

Michelin

ERA

Nashua

CMA

Chez

Wynns

Goldco Midas

Paintball online

and Frontline Paper

MX Clinic

Tyson Engelbrecht will be hosting a Moto-X clinic on Saturday 10 September 2011 from 09H00 – 12H00. Please fill in the attached forms so that he can determine who will be attending. Tyson@btac.co.za The track will be watered, pub will be open and braai packs will be available for lunch braai at R 35.00. The clinic will be at no charge , thereafter you can join Tysons riding school which will take place on Saturdays from 09H00 – 12H00 at R 50.00 per lesson. Individual lessons can be arranged on other times at R 100. 00 per hour.

Club MX Race day 5 November 2011

The final event will be on 5 November 2011. The format will be the same as the previous event with a braai and sleep over on the Saturday.

Craig bell might be able to arrange a fire works show, but don’t let this stop anybody bringing their own fire works.

The classes for the event will be as follows:

50 cc/70/ cc 80 cc small wheeled bikes for kids up to 10 years only

65/85 cc Junior bikes (6 -15 Years)

Off Road MX class

Experts

Novice

Old toppies (45 years +)

Senior quads

Mx ladies Class

Entry fee will be R 150.00 with 3 heats in each class and butchers Picnic Race.

Lots of prizes to be won

Well that’s all for now, please still support the pub on Wednesday nights and over the weekends.

See you at the track

P.S There are still membership cards that have not been collected, they are available at the PUB.

More pics!

Tinus Van Den Berg was visiting and took a few pics... posted on his Facebook album!Thanks Tinus!

Thanks to the team...

that made this MX National the awesomest ever!

There were still some ponds remaining from the previous weeks deluge!

Getting that hole shot!

Like ducks is a row!

Spectators! Wow the biggest turnout ever!

7th Heaven! The jump that seems so terrifying but loved by all that have mastered it!

Pit lane!

A view from the Marathon Mountain!

A very fine day after all!

This was the morning after the day before, hard to imagine how busy it had been, then the front end loader arrived and the post race fix up was done, this was the first time we have done this and the track should stay in this condition for at least 3 months now, I hope all the locals appreciate Anton's effort as well.

Anton doing his thing! If I ever win the Lotto I will buy him a tractor!

Cornering at speed!
Well done to Anton and all the other members that did their part in making this 20th anniversary BORC National a great success!
"No one can whistle a symphony. It takes a whole orchestra to play it." H.E. Luccock

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Recent Pictures

Some recent pictures of the new jump and wash bay improvements.

B.O.R.C. NEWS FLASH

Due to unpredictable weather, the traditional Wednesday braai will be postponed.

Other news is that the final track layout for the MX National on 18 June 2011 has been completed. The Snr track incorporates routes for the junior beginners (65 & 85 cc) bikes. The big step-up (Marathon Mountain) has been changed so that it can either be jumped or ridden.

Also a new whoop section has been incorporated.

The 50cc track was also completed last weekend.

We are expecting a lot of out of town visitors as from this weekend who are going to practice for the up and coming National.

The bar will be open every weekend up to the National, so please, support the bar and do not forget to bring your bike along
Track sketches of both tracks are on the Documents for 2011 National page

Nationals! 18 June 2011 - Permit MSA 11508

The MX nationals are almost upon us! June 18th will be the day!
The R&R and other documents will be posted some time today on the web page and can also be found on the Documents link on this blog.

Update!
Thanks to Johan at Connix! Our documentation is now LIVE on the website as well!
If it looks old... refresh the page a few times.

B.O.R.C. NEWS FLASH

Once again die BORC bar will be open as from 17h00 on Wednesday 6 April 2011.

The track will as usual also be open for those who want to come and ride.

Duggie from Marathon Motors KTM has kindly donated three (3) helmets to be won as from next Wednesday night, 13 April 2011.

How it works is every time a drink is purchased at the bar, a free raffle ticket will be issued for every drink that you buy as from tomorrow (Wednesday 6 April 2011) night.

So bring your meat and family and join us at the track on Wednesday.

Club membership cards that have not yet been collected will also be available at the bar.

B.O.R.C. NEWS FLASH

Hi everyone

Help we received at the track last weekend was dismal. Members who helped were as follows:

• Shaun Nell
• Tyson Engelbrecht
• Leon Botha
• Anton Engelbrecht

We will finish the track this Saturday, and invite everyone to come and test the track on Sunday, 6 February 2011. Bar and braai facilities will be available.

For those who would like to help at the track on Saturday, please bring lawnmowers or weed eater, as the grass is out of control.

WE CANNOT DO THIS ON OUR OWN!!!!!!!

To the new 2011 pit owner, an urgent request to please come tidy your pits as some are in a terrible state.

The cut off time for pit payments was 31 January 2011, thus pits not paid for by previous owners are now up for grabs to any 2011 members on a first come, first serve basis as there are some well established pits available.

As from this weekend, it will be the last time that non members can ride at the track at no charge.

As from next week the R50-00 levy will be imposed.

Regarding the Dealer Day, we unfortunately have to postpone to a later date which will be announced within the next couple of days.