I won't be racing there this year. They have things pretty screwed up for my taste. That and I am kinda low on funds for the event. $50/class, 100 for a transponder, gate fees, motel, food and gas.
They decided not to run stock length classes, I busted the rear wheel on my 200 last weekend, and the 500 has not been tamed yet. (Whining smiley face here) No payouts, only trophies, and I do not put myself in the best in the country category to make it all worth it. You have to pre-register (and pay) months in advance, which is near impossible for me to do while running a business. Hell, I may not even have a home in a few months, let alone have an extra 500 bucks and the weekend off, for a 20th place trophy.
Things kinda stacked up against me this year for a run at a national title. Devil's Staircase has signed a 3 year deal with the AMA , or somebody, to have the race there, so I will have my chance in the next couple years, if things work out better. I have not ruled out going to spectate and help my teammates, but that will also be tough, and basically only a little cheaper. If I go, I will be making a DVD, but we will have to see. It seems like this offroad addiction that I have, is destiny sometimes. Things always get diificult and I cannot figure out how things will turn out, then BAM, it all falls into place. I quit trying to understand it and just enjoy the way things turn out these days. Thanks for the compliment, Danger.
