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    Changes in the 2026 AMA Rulebook

    A friend at the AMA sent this to me: Good Morning Organizers and Racers, We’ve continued working hard to grow the sport while also taking important steps to improve safety and clarity within our rulebook. Please review the 2026 rule updates below. Track Racing With referee approval, a rider...
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    Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals

    If you see a Black Friday deal, post it here so others can benefit Today, Rocky Mountain added $25 cash credit to my Race Gas account. Good through 12.31.25 They also have a page with holiday deals...
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    Vital Thread - Mike Burkeen answers questions regarding amateur racing

    FYI...In case you don't follow VitalMX He's the Deputy Director of Amateur MX racing https://www.vitalmx.com/forums/moto-related/ask-ama-about-amateur-racing
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    Ohio Sales Tax Holiday 8.1 - 8.14.25

    In case you missed it, Between 8.1 and 8.14.25 11:59pm purchases in Ohio less than $500 are exempt from Ohio sales tax. This includes orders over the internet (and RMATV!) Google it for additional details
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    Outdoor Nationals - Some times for perspective

    With High Point being in our backyard, some Ohio riders attempted to qualify for the big show. These guys absolutely rip at our local tracks, so here are some times to put things into perspective: 450 class Fast qualifier was Justin Cooper with a 2:01 (fractional seconds omitted) Jeremy Hand...
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    Secret Superfood in White Rice and Pasta

    Thought you might find this interesting From research done at Florida State University https://www.npr.org/2025/05/12/nx-s1-5392004/rice-nutrition-pasta-digest-super-food
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    160' x 400' Building For Sale

    Fellow Pit Racers, I have a friend with a 160' x 400' building (sister building, white fabric, pictured below) for sale. Originally it was used on a construction site. It's stored in Logan, Ohio, disassembled and ready for transport. I do know that it needs ends. These buildings are priced well...
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    D-14 Online Magazine

    Came across this during one of my online searches... https://online.flippingbook.com/view/68628697/ Way-way-way back in the day, Ohio had a printed newsletter called Ohio Cycle, nothing this nice though!
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    New 100% Armega Goggles $70

    New in-the-box Soledad model with the red/gold lens as pictured. Not knock-offs. These are original 100% goggles. $100 retail. $70 Prefer Newark area or local area track pick-up but can ship for $7 additional.
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    BC to add Warning Lights

    From BC's FB page: In a joint effort to promote ridership safety, we teamed up with the Heath Eagles and 88 Live to Ride to purchase 5 advanced warning lights from Caution Z. These will be used to enhance a yellow flag situation on 5 jumps where we’ve had many complaints on flagger visibility...
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    Race Strategy & Strategic Riding Techniques According To ChatGPT

    Nabbed this off another site. The original post was Supercross-related. Substitute whatever racing series suits you. Pretty wise words coming from something that's never sat on a bike. Feeling glad ChatGPT isn't racing in my class! MS ChatGPT Chipping away at a points lead in the AMA...
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    Track in Columbus

    Many, many, moons ago Columbus was the home to a board track. Located approximately at the southern edge of Upper Arlington and the northern edge of Grandview...who knew? This postcard, from the Columbus Public Library collection was mailed from Columbus to a couple in Greenville in January...
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    Thanks Chuck!

    For getting the site going again!
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    2024 SX Thread

    So glad for SX to be back! Especially with the new start time close to 8pm for all the night races :) Felt the racing was good overall. Some surprise finishes, some not. I had Webb 1st, Jett 2nd, Sexton 3rd, Kenny 4th, Tomac 5th. Surprises to me were Anderson, Plessinger, and Barcia Not even...
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    Dirt

    Article from The New Yorker Magazine about Monster Jam with opening comments regarding the dirt they own and care for. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/08/21/when-trucks-fly Caring for their dirt relates to local facilities also. Similar to farmers, if you have good dirt and good prep...
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    Tool Brands

    So many brands are owned by so few parent companies... .
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    Yamaha Collection - Global

    Sharing this link that I stumbled upon...What a collection of so many fantastic vintage bikes! https://global.yamaha-motor.com/showroom/cp/collection/0002.html Note there are 2 tabs showing their total collection and what is currently on display Additional thought...Why doesn't the AMA Museum...
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    A rule that I wish wasn't there...

    Does anyone else miss using helmet cams at AMA races?
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    Rider Support & Discount Codes

    I received this in my email this morning and encourage others to help your fellow riders by adding to the list: Fast House 2022 - Open until Nov 1 or full...
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    Rory Mead - Paralympics in Tokyo

    Possibly you may remember his name from GNCC racing. Had an unfortunate accident a few years ago that left him with a broken neck. He's participating in the adaptive hand bikes time trial and road race events for Team New Zealand in Japan and his first race is tomorrow. I've only met him once...
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