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2008 SCHEDULE FOR WACHUSETT VALLEY RIDERS CLUB

JULY 22 NEW INFO AT BOTTOM

March 20 WVRC Meeting Westminster MA VFW 7:00
April 17 WVRC Meeting Westminster MA VFW 7:00
May 4 WVRC Open House Swap Meet -Free Admission 10am Open Practice $30 Rt 12 Winchendon
*May 10 WVRC Short Track & TT Rt 12 Winchendon MA Practice 4:30, Races 6
June 21/22 Tentative Ken Coolbeth Cross Training School WVRC Rt 12 Winchendon MA
*June 28 WVRC Short Track & TT Rt 12 Winchendon MA Practice 4:30, Races 6
July 12 WVRC Youth Flat Track School 9am to 3pm with open student practice after $35
*July 20 WVRC Short Track & TT Rt 12 Winchendon MA Practice 12:00, Races 1:30
July 26 WVRC Cookout Winchendon MA 3 pm
Aug 9 WVRC Work Party 10am – 5pm
*Aug 16 WVRC 3rd Annual Creamer Memorial Short Track to Benefit Winchendon Youth Recreation Short Track THUNDER CLOWNZ Rt 12 Winchendon MA Practice 4:30, Races 6
Aug 17 WVRC Surprise Special RT 12 Winchendon MA
*Sept 14 WVRC Short Track & TT Rt 12 Winchendon MA Practice 12:30, Races 1:30
Oct 11 WVRC Fall Cookout
*Oct 12 WVRC Short Track & TT Rt 12 Winchendon MA Practice 12, Races 1:30
Oct 25 WVRC Halloweena X 4 Swap Meet, Short Track, TT, THUNDER CLOWNZ. 4 Stroke 100-160cc TT Northeast Championship. Pro Purse$250 Races 2 pm. Rt 12 Winchendon MA.

Wachusett Valley Riders Club was incorporated in 1996. A group of families got together to create a club that would have a dirt oval for practicing and racing. It took 2 years to build the track and facility to the point when we could have sanctioned races. We ran small family style events for 3 years while a small group of people worked to shut us down. The opposition nickel and dimed us over frivolous issues causing us to spend money on lawyers and court hearings. It all came down to legal terms about the validity of our permit for racing. A judge shut us down for racing but not practice. The club lost a good amount of members and all of it's momentum. It took 5 years to prove we were right, recall 2 selectman, pass a racing bylaw, get a new site plan and reapply for permits. June of 2005 WVR reopened. We have struggled to rebuild are fan base and catch up from not having much income for 5 years. 2006 saw more interest but rainy weather cancelled a lot of events.

Here is the plan for 2008. We are doing improvements with more clay and updated watering system. A kids mx track will remain on the inside for Wednesdays. We are blowing out part of the infield for a big bike TT course. Off track improvements include new fencing along the road, and ECO friendly bathrooms. WVR is hosting flat track schools, practice days and races. The races will have flat trackers, TT races and Karts. We have club cookout days and we are involved in several civic functions. The first club meeting is April ? weather permitting at the track. C'mon by then to check it out or stop by a race. We are very excited about 2008. Our concentration on youth racing and working with local dealerships is working well, our track maintainence equipment is all most set and new families are joining.

WVR is proud to announce the Bill Haas & WVR are certified for ATV & Dirt bike schools.

Wachusett Valley Riders Club, The Family Fun Place! 783 Spring Street, (RT 12) Winchedon MA 978-874-1732

NEW REVAMPED PRACTICE FEES: $25 on Wednesdays and $45 on weekends for non members.
WVR Calendar Year membership Jan-Dec $100 plus $10 for each practice day. SAVES MONEY
WVR family memberships $100 for first riding member and $25 for each additional.
Maximum Family Membership $150 regardless of number
Lifetime Membership $500
WVR RACE admission entry fee $10 Adult, under 6 free. After practice is over gate fee is $5 for adult, under 16 free
Race Fee $30 a class EXCEPT FOR Stock 50cc classes. $15 entry fee, $25 NEDTS # FEE. NO RIDER NETWORK FEE
WVR membership NOT required for races at WVR.

PLEASE: NO ALCOHOL, PETS OR ATTITUDES ALLOWED.

Riding gear required: Approved Helmet, Goggles, Gloves, Chest Protector, Minimum Ankle high work boots, NO Sneakers, Long sleeve shirt and pants. Elbow and knee pads recomended

ALL VEHICLES MUST MEET 99DB! YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RIDE IF YOUR BIKE/KART DOESN’T PASS

NEDTS 50cc to 500cc short track motorcycles and Dirt Karts.

NEW ENGLAND DIRT TRACK SERIES CLASSES

KIDS: We have classes for your trail bikes.

FLAT TRACK:Youth Knobby 70-124cc, 50c Stock 4-6,7-8 50cc SR, 65cc, 85cc, Adult 100-160 4 Stroke Quick Chix 100-160 4 Stroke, 125 Amt, 250 Amt, 500 Amt, 30+ A&B, 50+, 250 Exp, 500 Exp, Vintage, Sportsman and Karts

TT: A dirt road style course with 1 roller jump. Youth 50, 65 to 120. 100/160 TT class age 12+, Open Am, Open Pro

WVRC Weight & Restrictor Rules for 2008 Season
Briggs
5hp Briggs Raptor Adult 340lb
5hp Briggs Animal Adult 375lb
5hp Briggs Raptor Kids 300lb w/no restrictor plate
5hp Briggs Animal Kids 300lb w/Black Restrictor Plate

2-Stroke Outlaw
100cc Piston Port 340lb
100cc Reed 355lb
Controlled 125 370lb
Open 370lb
All other engine and chassis rules are to WKA standards
Engine tear downs are on challenge rules
*if a challenge request is made and the challenger is proven wrong, they are to pay for reassembly of the motor*
Weight Rules are subject to adjustment based on participating entries

2008 Aaron Creamer Memorial Short Track to Benefit Winchendon Youth Recreation Aug 16

I met Aaron Creamer and his family in 1988. It was about a year after my diving accident which paralyzed me from the chest down. I had raced motorcycles for 14 years and cars for 5 before my accident plus back in the late 70’s I promoted ice races for the city of Gardner’s Winter Carnival. I was meeting with the family to work on bringing motorcycle dirt track back to New England. The old Bryar Motorsport Park in Loudon was sold and New Hampshire International Speedway was being built. Our only race track in New England was now a parking lot. The Creamer family along with many others now had to travel to either Schnectady or Binghampton N.Y. to race.
A track was located in Canaan N.H. and a 3 race deal was struck. While not financially successful it was emotionally a success for everyone. Dirt track was back in New England! Sideways Promotions and The New England Dirt Track Series was started in 1989. At that time, Aaron was riding 60’s and 80’s. The 2 families formed a bond that continues to this day. We spent countless hours together over the years working on bikes, traveling to races, practicing at Wachusett Valley. During those years as Aaron went from a child to a boy to a man, all he ever wanted to do was be a Professional Racer. Not a guy who had a part time job and raced but a full time Pro. He accomplished his goal in 03. Aaron was following the AMA National circuit! For awhile he traveled alone because his hectic schedule didn’t fit in with friends work. He did everything on the bike and gained the respect of a huge following from around the country. He never forgot his roots, coming home as often as he could to see friends and family. He would race locally and do riding schools for kids like he had been for years.
Aaron died Aug 8, 2004 racing in Sturgis South Dakota. His love of life, friends and family didn’t make it any easier but it was solace that he went doing what he loved. He once said, “If I die racing, I know I’ll die happy.” It’s his infectious spirit that literally affected thousands and thousands of people around the world. There are other races named in his honor. Aaron was a Leominster boy and along with many other families put a lot of sweat equity building Wachusett Valley Riders. The match of Aaron continuing to help local kids and be remembered was perfect. 2006 due to nasty weather early we only were able to donate $260. 2007 we raised $1100. My goal in 2008 is to donate $3000 after expenses. Every dime raised either pays a bill or is donated. WVR and it’s club members do not make any profit what so ever.
There are several ways to be involved. To help offset the costs Wachusett Valley Riders Club is selling sponsorships, $25, $50 and $100 levels. $25 gets your name in the program, $50 gets you in the program and a Aaron Creamer trophy, $100 gets everything plus a banner at the races. I would love to make a $3000 donation to the youth program this year. Wachusett Valley Riders Club Rt 12, Winchendon MA. Sunday August 16, Practice 4:30, races 5:30. Adults $10, kids under 16 free after 5:30. To be a sponsor or for more info contact me call 978-874-1732 or email peterg11@verizon.net

CLASSES - $30 per class for oval, $25 New England Dirt Track Series Membership required.
YOUTH KARTS: 5hp Briggs Raptor Kids 300lb w/no restrictor plate, 5hp Briggs Animal Kids 300lb w/Black Restrictor Plate
A OPEN PREMIER BIKE - 250cc+ 100% payback
B 70cc - 124cc 4 stroke Age 6-12 Knobbys ok
ADULT KARTS: 5hp Briggs Raptor Adult 340lb, 5hp Briggs Animal Adult 375lb
C OPEN AMT BIKE - 250cc+ must be 12 to ride 250, 14 to ride 450
D 50CC STOCK YOUTH AGES 4-6 - 2 or 4 stroke Knobbys ok
E 50CC STOCK YOUTH AGES 7-8 - 2 or 4 stroke Knobbys ok
F VINTAGE – 1980 or older bikes
G 50CC MOD YOUTH - polini,lem,cobra full race etc or modified Honda CRF 50cc
H SPORTSMAN –Amateurs + Any expert that does not have a expert pro license can enter. 50% payback
I 125 AMT - 125 cc IF enough 150 R’s sign up we can run together & score seperate
J 65CC YOUTH - 65cc 2 stroke / 110cc 4 stroke stock motor & Clutch 14" max wheels
K 250 AMT BIKE - 250cc only, 450's in open
L 250 PRO BIKE - 250cc + /Open 75% payback
M ADULT 100 - age 12+ 100-160 4 strokes only, NO 150 R’s
N SUPER DINOSUAR Age 47 +
O 85CC YOUTH - 85cc 2 stroke or up to 160cc 4 stroke No 150 R’s allowed
P QUICK CHIX – Girls age 12+ age on 100-160 4 strokes only No 150r’s
Q SENIOR A 30+ Expert
R SENIOR B 30+ Amateur
TT CLASSES $25 ENTRY. POINTS SERIES FOR TT
TT A Youth 50CC 2 STROKES/ 7OCC 4 STROKES
TT B EXPERT 50% PAYBACK
TT C YOUTH 65/85 CC 2 STROKES, 70CC-110 4 STROKES
TT D 100/160 4 Strokes, age 12+, No 150R's.
TT E AMATEUR
TT PROGRAM WILL START AFTER OVAL IS DONE
ALL VEHICLES MUST BE 99DB OR LESS
NO RIDING THRU SPECTATORS
ANY UNSPORTSMAN LIKE CONDUCT WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION
ANYONE CAUGHT DUMPING FLUIDS WILL BE BANNED
ALL WATER COOLED BIKES MUST HAVE CATCH CANS
NO DRINKING ALLOWED
PLEASE HAVE FUN AND ENJOY YOURSELF AT THE WACHUSETT VALLEY RIDERS CLUB
STARTING IN AUG FOOD WILL BE SERVED BY THE WINCHENDON KIWANIS