steve fracy

What color is it? Could be a 301, or 301p2!

Clive, I was going to ask Lane a question in that very direction as well. Lane, it would seem to me that someone with all your knowledge should do two things. First, keep your ideas coming about how to re-structure the whole National system to make everyone happy. Perhaps offer your services to this new US assoc. Secondly, I think that it's time that you took one or more of these next breed of young rider's coming up in the US under your wing and sponsored them.YOU have connections in Europe, and all the ideas. Right now, if you want to see the US be a contender again, these kids must be riding in Europe!No time left for the "Smage's" and alike to hang around North America wasting their time! YOu are the guy to help! Getter Dun man! :hat: Cheers, Steve

Hello Gentleman(and I use that term loosely): Been away from the board for sometime busy with work and life! It's taken me sometime to read through all the posts and see some great ideas and comments.First things first! Lane- I think by now we all understand your point of view on the NATC.Lets move forward, quit talking about they have done or not done in the past, to me it's irrelevant.If we all agree that things need to be done to improve things, lets spend the time and energy to focus on that!I thought that the new US trials assoc. was formed to recognize and correct any problems that are being created? Is it not logical to direct any further ideas and questions towards them?Stop flogging a dead horse! Now, I think I do understand why you entered the Pro class last year, to prove a point! Point was duly taken for sure!A sad turnout for the Pro class indeed! A former National Champ can comeback at 55, enter several events, never ride a section, and without being DQ'ed on a technicality would have been ranked 7th in North America! Sad really in many respects! But come on, don't boast about being ranked 7th in the Pro class when you didn't really ride! You broke no rules and paid your entry, and exposed flaws in the system and with the lack of rider's, end of story. I also wanted to comment on your silly comments about Ryon Bell. It should have read "in your opinion" followed by the sentences about giving up! Unless you actually have all the facts, don't comment on someone else or their decisions. Ishy has the right idea, and I truly believe that some of this discussion is a bit like having the cart before the horse.We need to re-build a solid foundation at the club level or else all these plans will be made for the future rider's and stars, and no one will come!I am all for creating an environment and system that will enable the cream to rise to the top. From the time I entered my first event, I had a burning desire to keep getting better, win events and be the best! I have come to realize now that that mentality put me in a defenite minority.As Al has stated, most people enjoy riding, riding with there buddies, and making it a family sport! It has also been stated that until the number of rider's increases, the $$$$ will not become available to fund more sponsorship of more rider's. Until the clubs see a significant increase in membership, rider's/workers will remain the same as they are now! More club rider's = more rider's riding regional events=more rider's riding Nationals! If there were more rider's riding Nationals then perhaps we wouldn't need so many classes again! :hat: Cheers, Steve

A Merry Christmas to all my friends, old and new! Have a happy holiday and cherish the time with your families! Cheers, Steve :hat:

Every once in a while a guy reads a post that he MUST reply to simply because the facts in a previous post have been seriously distorted! This is one of those cases! Now, Ringo, I have witnessed first hand your so called party animal mode once before................ I must say that especially after hearing your reputation, it was somewhat of a letdown! Ron, I'm thinkin that I had better jot down your new address down there in Georgia and let the new neighbor's get introduced to "Team Squid" now that we have worn out our welcome in Vermont one time to many! I believe it is getting close to assembling the old team and doing one last ride down your way, bringing along the new guard as well, so as to ensure the continuation of our domination in North America at having FUN! Hey Ron, remember getting pulled over late at night at a certain area of CA(me driving) and being harrassed by Sherriff Rosco P. Coltrain?? Man, those were some times! Teeing off in the middle of the night at the lookout halfway up to Donner! Steve

Can you please tell me what a "Beta Jet Kit" is and what they are?

Aye NC, I believe it is one in the same! Hell of a rider on any bike I see!

Jesse: Take the bike back to your dealer and get it fixed! If it's leaking oil only 3 weeks old, then it should be warranty...........No charge! GG have a solid record of warranteeing there bikes! Cheers, Steve

Hey there PA and all you other Aussie's. My mate is coming over there first of Dec for about 6weeks and would like to hook up with someone to go riding! Melbourne area or there abouts! Can someone please PM me with some contacts to send along with him! cheers, Steve

Hello Gents: From where I sit, as a father to an up and coming rider, I would absolutely love it if the proposal that Lane has put forward was put into place! That being said, I think that perhaps this discussion on here, plus maybe circulating some further info along to the major clubs so that they can inform their members as to the benfefits of it all may be in order! Lane, don't give up on this, please! I think that you may be onto something here. If this proposal is maybe looked at closer by a wider base of people accross North America, it might be more widely accepted and understood! There is no reason why this proposal or even a tweeked version of it, could not be re- proposed next year!! Let's keep up the discussion! Cheers, Steve

Dman: Sorry if this post ends up being a duplicate of some sorts. I did try replying earlier and somehow my computer messed it up! The major reason why it is important for our young rider's to compete on 125's now comes down to one basic reason, technique!!!! Sure, sometimes it makes it easier to have that extra power,but, I watch what these guys are riding i the WTC on these 125's, and it is more difficult than most of us ride all the time!It is possible to ride diffucult sections on a 125. In order to learn the proper skills to compete at a high level, whether that be at the Nationals OR the WTC. My son has just turned 9. I have vowed that he will not ride a bike larger than a 125 until he is old enough by WTC standards! I hope that this helps you understand why some of us are understanding of a 125 rule! How old are you? Would a ruling like this affect you?? cheers, Steve

Hey r2w: I dying in suspense here waiting for your report and pics of the test day. Can't wait to here your opinion on which bike you liked the best! Steve

Thanks for the help mates! I must be getting really old, I can't read that writing it's so small. The pics from Heath's link look brilliant! Have to give Scorpa full marks for their ideas and promotion! Can't wait to see that thing! Steve

I agree with you on that one Ishy! I also think that if Scorpa could get the price of the little 125 4T down a bit it would be a nice starter bike for getting people into it too. Perhaps in the future we could see some more displacement structured classes too!

Does anyone know if the Scorpa 4RT is a 5-speed or a 6-speed? Just wondering! Would be nice if one of the new 4RT's was a 6-speed. Sure would set them apart! Cheers, Steve

As to the quote that CT comments on..... Yes the Euro's do all of that, on 125's until they are old enough to compete on a full size bike. When I watch the WTC and the 125 Class, they don't seem to be to hindered by it. Could outride me on my 280. Like in the karate-kid movie.........Wax on, Wax off!

Far be it for me to critisize anything the Natc does, especially as a Canuck most of us are just happy to have a proper National series to compete in! Personally I would have liked to see the 125cc class put in there. Just is a no brainer to me! I also agree with Craig for some sort of engine size structuring for rider's under the 125cc class. Ever wonder why the Europeans ride winding the hell out of the motor's? I remember watching Camozzi mess around on a 80cc at the Goldendale WTC. He's no lightweight(Al, you listening?) and he could ride that thing in more things than any Expert rider. Ron is right about a club coming together and agressively and efficiently puttting on a National. I live on an island, and put on a Canadian National in the late 80's for our club. We had between 1000-1500 spectators that day. No advertising budget, and before the internet! The whole club got involved and we did make money! Same scenario as Ron with all rider's getting t-shirts/hats/awards. Even all the observer's got T-shirts too. I know it is getting tougher to schedule these events every year.It is too bad that there are no events in the non-school year though! Tough for many to get the kids involved! cheers, Steve

Nice shot of Eddy on the Merlin! I love the wheels on them and the Mecatechno! Love to see them make a comeback on todays machinery! Steve

I agree, the Majesty should have the nice chrome frame!

Just want to thank all involved for a great weekend and great event for the last two rounds of the PNTA Championship.Tough go for my lad being only 9 and riding the Junior lines, but all in all he rose to the occasion on the second day and rode much better and coped much better with the tough loop too! Thanks everyone ! cheers, Steve PS. Thanks to all our American friends for coming over! Hope you had fun!

NC: Go to r2wtrials.com and click on Fantic logo. Pete Culliford is the name of the man you want to contact about twinshock Fantic parts. He has original factory parts. I got a new coil from him for my 240, he's a great help! Cheers, Steve

Just remember Doug is still on the MOnt payroll.Any comments made at this time will reflect a positive outlook for the future. He is a professional doing his job! If in fact he does happen to sign with someone else for next year, I wouldn't expect him to have any negative comments either about the 4t!

I think a post by BA Barracas would be prudent now