Ormand Farms Race Recap!!!

Round #9 of the East Coast Harescramble Series was held this past Sunday by the Competition Dirt Riders Club (CDR) in Millville, NJ. The weather conditions were ideal for a dirt bike race with clear blue skies, a cool breeze, and steady temperatures in the low 70’s. Not only were the weather conditions perfect; so were the track conditions. The CDR laid out a beautiful 12 mile course around the farm property which consisted of perfect loamy trails. Throughout the woods were awesome trails with some of the greatest soil you could imagine – almost like soft coffee grounds. For the first couple of laps the berms were absolutely perfect, you just had to plant your front tire and roll on the gas. Some spots were nice and open in the woods and then there were a few sections where it was super tight - tight like you could barely fit the bike through the trees. Then there were some open field sections where you could top out the speed on your bike and then there was a sand pit section that got really whooped out, you had to really stay focused because the sand was so deep and the whoops were huge.
Since I’ve been off schedule this season I decided to run with the Vet A class to get a taste for next year. I didn’t have anyone in the pits so I was without my stand at the start. I had to start with my left foot on the ground which makes it, not so much difficult but just different after getting used to the stand. The flag dropped and I kicked but my bike but it didn’t start. I watched everyone take off while I reached down to pull my kick starter out and give it another kick – this time it fired but I was last off the line. I love riding in the sand and I haven’t ridden in the sand at all this year, it’s been rough rocky tracks. On the first lap I had to make little adjustments to get used to riding in the sand again, it’s a totally different riding technique. After I found my groove I was ready to push but by then I came around for the first lap and I was way behind. Second lap I felt great, I knew the track better, felt great on the bike, and I felt like I was riding smart and at a good pace. Third lap came around and the track was getting really torn up and bumpy. With about 3 miles to go before the white flag lap (lap 4) my fellow high school classmate Sammy V. caught up to me and made a pass. He wrecked a few turns later and then we played chase for the next and final lap. It was good to have some one pushing me because I felt like I was riding well but I was off the pace of the other guys; something I have to find sooner rather than later since I haven’t raced as much this year. I felt great on the last lap, like I made up some time and found some speed. When the checker flag dropped I came across in 12th Place, not exactly where I want to be as a competitive Vet A rider, but it gave me a good idea of how I have to step it up for next year. Overall I had a blast out there, it was such a beautiful day and the track was awesome and I was just happy to be busting some bark!
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