Author Topic: Oklahoma Gold Rush (Read 25525 times)

The_Steve_Man · « **Reply #45 on:** November 10, 2014, 01:15:03 PM »

My buddy on the 450 trike said it was the most fun race he has ever done. I will do my absolute best not to miss it next year. He was going to let me borrow a trike to race but after I blew my motor I made other plans.

Good job on the Rs. The 450s just have more power. I hope to have a 330 done by then.

Pricecheck · « **Reply #46 on:** November 10, 2014, 01:15:58 PM »

That sucks that they rushed the super moto like that. Last year it went on for a while. I can see what you mean about the dirt. Last time I watched, I saw 5 bikes lay it down in one heat. Exciting.

Good job and I'm glad to hear nothing broke.

One thing about the gold rush is it seems like the organization just isn't fine tuned as it should be. For as long as it has been going on you'd think that it would have smooth transitions, their website would be more up to date and questions better answered. Hell, I asked if they sold race fuel at the track and they had no clue! It's only so big of a place.

But like y'all have said. It's definitely a blast. Regardless of the issues, I'd go back any year I could. I'm actually thinking of shipping my quad to family in OKC so it'll be there after my deployment and I flying in and renting a truck to haul it there to Tulsa so I can race.

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mennis1971 · « **Reply #47 on:** November 10, 2014, 02:11:58 PM »

It's fun(prob the most fun race I've done), but I've seen it done better other years there. I expect things to run over on time(it's always been that way), but this year supermoto was almost a joke on how much they put us off. Fact is the bikes go down regardless. I'm not saying lets make it more dangerous for the bikes, just that racing IS dangerous. All the OTHER events went smoothly and on time from what I saw while there. I've been going there and racing since 1995ish. IDK what the deal was this year on supermoto, but it was bad. Over 90% of the people were gone by the time we were racing. Many just do their race and leave. I've done it plenty of times and could care less if people watch or not usually. This year tho, I had family waiting to watch. I had fun, but it was frustrating too. Let's put your race off for a few hours and we'll see how you feel. I'll bet you'd feel the same way.

I'll be back next year, but the chances of me racing a quad, ESPECIALLY FOR SUPERMOTO, are slim to none

mennis1971 · « **Reply #48 on:** November 10, 2014, 02:34:24 PM »

BTW I'm not trying to sound b!tchy, but am being honest about how the class I raced happened. I don't just ride quads/trikes, but dirt and street bikes too. I spend a lot of time at Hallet(not just for Goldrush) and I've seen Goldrush done a lot better there in the past. It was packed this year. For those that did stick around, they got to see the R1 powered utv do some supermoto. That was cool. Your friend on the 450 trike did great and it was fun watching him do some other events, but supermoto kinda sucked this year and the turnout for it showed by the number of racers. If you're gonna put us off and make us wait some, then I think it would be better to let us know beforehand. That is my point. Things not only got changed before the race, but during too.

Pricecheck · « **Reply #49 on:** November 10, 2014, 02:40:42 PM »

Good write up. I didn't realize it was that bad. Usually super moto draws a lot of people (racing and watching) because it's exciting to watch, especially at the transition from dirt to asphalt near the "bus stop". That claims bikes as well as the following bus stop s-turn. I'll continue to look for video available.

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Pricecheck · « **Reply #50 on:** November 17, 2014, 08:43:01 PM »

Check out youtube and type in oklahoma gold rush for people's videos on the races.

It'll give you an idea on what the place looks like and gives an idea on what the races look like.

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Pricecheck · « **Reply #51 on:** November 18, 2014, 02:25:19 AM »

Here's a little video on youtube. Can't tell who's two stroke or ATC is on it but you get to see them for a little.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kzVJtyX1K8&spfreload=10

drtydzel · « **Reply #52 on:** November 18, 2014, 10:52:11 AM »

The two stroke is me, Thats my 89 TRX250R, and the guy on the ATC i meet and talked to him quite a bit while there. I was right behind you on the first lap when we hit the mud and you roosted the crap outa me and thats why my video was usless. Good run and good video though.

Pricecheck · « **Reply #53 on:** November 18, 2014, 12:15:32 PM »

That's not my video. I was just watching them and I noticed the R and atc R.

I haven't been to gold rush for a few years but plan on making it the first year im back in the lower 48.

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drtydzel · « **Reply #54 on:** November 18, 2014, 12:36:33 PM »

O ok well I'm not mad just hoped you didnt take it that way. I sacrified the go pro for the googles.

Pricecheck · « **Reply #55 on:** November 18, 2014, 02:27:56 PM »

I didn't take it bad since I didn't race! Besides, if I were racing I'd say "maybe you should have been in front of me!" Haha.

I hope to see you and others in a few years when I come back.

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mennis1971 · « **Reply #56 on:** November 24, 2014, 07:01:41 PM »

Found some of the pics of me online(was hoping to see some of the full lock sliding sideways turns, but don't see any. Oh well). I'll be back next year as almost always, especially since it'll be the 20th anv. year race. Don't let my race report discourage anyone btw. This race is fun, but I'll pass on supermoto next year to get more track time(was kinda bummed that the supermoto turnout was low this year)! I hope the link works LOL.

http://hallettfotoshoppe.com/GoldRush_Sunday/Quads%20Both%20Events/13%20Red/index.html

Pricecheck · « **Reply #57 on:** November 25, 2014, 03:29:53 AM »

Nice! This one looks kind of like you're sliding!

Pricecheck · « **Reply #58 on:** November 25, 2014, 03:41:59 AM »

Here's a few.