faithlove617
PR Addict
Time to cut to the chase riders...
Everyone wants to ride, everyone has something to say...so everyone should ride and everyone should be heard.
Been trying to get a grip on whats going on here as a whole...as more time goes by and the feedback from people, I gain more of an appreciation for the riders and become more encouraged with the possibillity of OMA as Jason and Jeremy are being challenged by the rider community in their endeavor.
I think Briarcliff posted something along the lines that OMA will only reach it's potential if everyone is included...if this remains true...then OMA will be a success. OMA is different from other series for a few reasons...
They ride and race, they come from grass roots motocross, they care about the riders
They are fresh in this frontier...so they are enthusiastic, inspired, willing and unjaded. They will see it through.
OMA has 3 "power house" tracks, Briarcliff, Malvern, and OIR.
The riders want something like this to work.
They want to include everyone the best they can.
They are learning from history.
They have a vision of quality and integrity.
They have the ability, desire, resources and work ethic needed.
Their is only one way I can see OMA being a failure...they stop caring about the riders and focus on themselves. I am a self-appointed rider representative, meaning, however I am involved, I work for the riders, that is where I come from, that is my heart. I will be working at OIR and Malvern in 2013, I will do anything in my power to help this sport grow in a good direction for the right reasons.
Bikes and Quads...the battle ensues...it needs to end.
Back in 2004, I was invited to the Fox Ride Day at Scenic Highlands through Kames where I worked. I first seen Tim Farr ride that day. I was totally amazed at how fast he was. I used to bag on quads and still do, but now for the fun of it and I get it back from the quad riders too, just ask Jack Winland!!! The point is we all ride, and want to ride. Quad guys can be just as fast as bikes almost, I think they are nuts for how much more they have to deal with on a quad...because of physics...they ride a plane where bikes ride a line...quads are hard to ride. How can you not respect someone who loves to ride? For this sport truly to grow in the capacity we are thinking this fight between quads and bikes needs to end. We all take the same risk. We have got to help each other out, bikes & quads, riders & promoters.
Also, Jeremy & Jason, you two are choosing this venture in your life...that means you choose all the circumstances as well. So don't get pissy when someone tells you something, you chose this. Riders, these men are willing to bring OHMX together, so don't get pissy with them when they are doing the best they can and it is proven in their efforts. We must help each other.
Imagine if we can find common ground in motocross...you will make friends and each event will be enjoyable.
My biggest hope for OMA...please, please, please keep the family feel. It can be serious events, but keep the heart & passion of the people intact. Quality events with quality people.
One thing I am dead set against is a skimpy dressed women doing the numberboard...if these are going to be wholesome events, please keep out the trash...I would want to invite families with children to these events whether riding or spectating and don't want to see some half-naked women on the starting line...it's not what motocross is about. OMA can provide a atmosphere/environment that speaks to good character and the sport of motocross...racing!
Ya know, if all of our local tracks can follow suit in the most part to accept bikes and quads, it will bode well for everyone as a whole. Their is some obvious exceptions to that like OIR and Apple cabin just because they have restrictions on when and how much they can operate.
I don't need to type on here about class structure, prepping procedures, promoting, fees or any standard operations because you guys get it. What I am interested in is the relationships between all of us. If their is one thing I feel I specialize in... it is relating to and bringing people together, it's what I love.
So lets put our throttles where our mouth is, lets throw some roost. WE ARE MOTOCROSS!!!
Everyone wants to ride, everyone has something to say...so everyone should ride and everyone should be heard.
Been trying to get a grip on whats going on here as a whole...as more time goes by and the feedback from people, I gain more of an appreciation for the riders and become more encouraged with the possibillity of OMA as Jason and Jeremy are being challenged by the rider community in their endeavor.
I think Briarcliff posted something along the lines that OMA will only reach it's potential if everyone is included...if this remains true...then OMA will be a success. OMA is different from other series for a few reasons...
They ride and race, they come from grass roots motocross, they care about the riders
They are fresh in this frontier...so they are enthusiastic, inspired, willing and unjaded. They will see it through.
OMA has 3 "power house" tracks, Briarcliff, Malvern, and OIR.
The riders want something like this to work.
They want to include everyone the best they can.
They are learning from history.
They have a vision of quality and integrity.
They have the ability, desire, resources and work ethic needed.
Their is only one way I can see OMA being a failure...they stop caring about the riders and focus on themselves. I am a self-appointed rider representative, meaning, however I am involved, I work for the riders, that is where I come from, that is my heart. I will be working at OIR and Malvern in 2013, I will do anything in my power to help this sport grow in a good direction for the right reasons.
Bikes and Quads...the battle ensues...it needs to end.
Back in 2004, I was invited to the Fox Ride Day at Scenic Highlands through Kames where I worked. I first seen Tim Farr ride that day. I was totally amazed at how fast he was. I used to bag on quads and still do, but now for the fun of it and I get it back from the quad riders too, just ask Jack Winland!!! The point is we all ride, and want to ride. Quad guys can be just as fast as bikes almost, I think they are nuts for how much more they have to deal with on a quad...because of physics...they ride a plane where bikes ride a line...quads are hard to ride. How can you not respect someone who loves to ride? For this sport truly to grow in the capacity we are thinking this fight between quads and bikes needs to end. We all take the same risk. We have got to help each other out, bikes & quads, riders & promoters.
Also, Jeremy & Jason, you two are choosing this venture in your life...that means you choose all the circumstances as well. So don't get pissy when someone tells you something, you chose this. Riders, these men are willing to bring OHMX together, so don't get pissy with them when they are doing the best they can and it is proven in their efforts. We must help each other.
Imagine if we can find common ground in motocross...you will make friends and each event will be enjoyable.
My biggest hope for OMA...please, please, please keep the family feel. It can be serious events, but keep the heart & passion of the people intact. Quality events with quality people.
One thing I am dead set against is a skimpy dressed women doing the numberboard...if these are going to be wholesome events, please keep out the trash...I would want to invite families with children to these events whether riding or spectating and don't want to see some half-naked women on the starting line...it's not what motocross is about. OMA can provide a atmosphere/environment that speaks to good character and the sport of motocross...racing!
Ya know, if all of our local tracks can follow suit in the most part to accept bikes and quads, it will bode well for everyone as a whole. Their is some obvious exceptions to that like OIR and Apple cabin just because they have restrictions on when and how much they can operate.
I don't need to type on here about class structure, prepping procedures, promoting, fees or any standard operations because you guys get it. What I am interested in is the relationships between all of us. If their is one thing I feel I specialize in... it is relating to and bringing people together, it's what I love.
So lets put our throttles where our mouth is, lets throw some roost. WE ARE MOTOCROSS!!!
