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Archives 1REDBUD NATIONAL TRACK EXPERIENCE
April 27,2007 Buchanan, Michigan-We just arrived here @ the
Redbud track and trail entrance. They were grooming the
LaRocco's leap as we drove in to register. We left Chicago
around 8:30am central time and its already 11:30 eastern
time. We just signed up for the open ride and we are going
to miss the first practice @12noon.its okay!
Ten Chicago Dirt riders made it here. Everyone is thrilled
to experience Redbud today
and who would not be? We had
witnessed RC and Bubba tore this track in a dominating
fashion. Its a chance of a lifetime to ride this track. Its
a dream come true .
By 1:30pm we had our first
crack of the famous track. Let me tell you, this track is
AWESOME!!!!The very wide starting line, the very deep first
jump, the Kawasaki table top, the ski jump, the LaRocco's
leap, the finish line. What else? the sandy loam dirt and
not to mention the size of this track. We learned that the
average pro lap time is between 2.25 to 2.5 minutes. We
average 5 laps for the 15 minute allocated time. you do the
math. Not too shabby huh?We packed up and loaded our bikes
around 6pm after four tiring outings. But we are all smiles.
Till the next open ride.
KI MX TRACK
We never made any mention of the latest track that CDR has been
frequently riding.Its called Ki Tracks in Oregon,IL.Its not as
big as sunset ridge or Joliet but the owner has made it small
and manageable with any riders with different riding
ability.Dont get me wrong its so much fun.The best time to go is
after 2pm right after watering and grooming and there is less
traffic on the track.
The rave reviews about the track
has awaken plenty of riders who had been on hiatus.Our beloved
eL-Presidente' Lake has put on his gears again and had been
tearing up the prestine and loamy dirt of KI.Welcome back
lake!!!The boys have been having so much fun lately due to nice
weather that illinois has been enjoying.Orly has been bitten by
the mx bug and still has the speed and style to keep up with the
boys.
On our latest outing,Benjie was on
hand to handle the camera chores and we could not thank him
enough for the wonderful pictures.A few guest riders has showed
up too such as Nicholas from Cebu.Of course not to mentionn the
regulars of KI like Jaemar, Paul, Sandie, James, Cary, Ronel,
Ronnie,Bobby and yours truly and my kids.
Ki has
added a supercross track which is truly gnarly even CDR's best
is still trying to figure it out but don't count them out yet
summmer is not yet over.
REDBUD AMATUER RACING
Hey folks we finally got some hardware on
the famous race @ Red Bud in Buchanan, Michigan.Jaemar attempted
in 2004 but failed miserably with very little time left before
the gate dropped. This time CDR was more prepared to go to war
with 3 capable riders namely the vet,Jaemar Andrada,The import,
Carlo Rodriguez and the Rookie Ronil Saile.Before the night was
over, Carlo and Jaemar garnered 5th places in 125c and 250c
categories respectively. Not too shabby, being in a National
stage and the only Filipinos battling it out with the American
boys. Congratulations!
TOYS FOR TOTS
December 3, 2006 - This year is
the 29th anniversary of the Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle
Parade.And Niel,Mishael,Lito and Lyodd from the CDR Team joined the
parade. This event started with just six bikers in 1978. It is now
considered the World's Largest Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade. The
event is held rain, shine, snow or cold. There is only one rule to
participate: You must bring a toy and deliver it on a motorcycle.In
1998 over 22,000 bikers participated in The Parade, and over 100,000
have ridden in The Parade since it began.
SUNSET RIDGE MX,WALNUT IL.
Oct. 19, Race - Yes indeed we raced again! There is nothing
better than achieving what you desire. At the start of the
motocross season this past summer, the CDR Racing Team
planned to participate in racing events across Illinois. The
first option was to race in Byron, Illinois. Everyone got
excited and few CDR riders went to check the track condition
prior to the scheduled races. The excitement level dropped
down to lowest possible scale. The track was not well
groomed which makes racing more like a survival type
of adventure. We don't want to go out there to race and try
to survive. We want to go out in the field to race and most
importantly to have fun. So another option was to race
in Walnut, Illinois where the ever perfect Sunset Ridge Mx
Park is situated.
Our nerves were
stimulated again as racing schedules were set. The
selected date was October 9, 2005. Jaemar, Sandie and
Lief went to Ki Tracks in Oregon, Illinois the day
before the scheduled race to practice and make sure
everything will be running smooth during the
highly awaited race day. Mechanical problems before the
race? Yes of course! Jaemar's YZ 250 bike had front
suspension oil leaks and malalignments the night before
the race and it was a nightmare. No mechanics around or
parts to keep the bike in the best condition is the most
frustrating situation a rider could ever possibly face.
Well, good things happen to those who wait. There were
tons of campers at Sunset Ridge the night prior to the
race, and Jaemar spotted a fella specializing in bike
suspension adjustments. Whew, problem solved. Everything
was taken cared of and the tension went away. Later that
night, James, Cary and Paul came to camp and enjoy the
chilly night with a bottle of fine whiskey.
Here comes the race day! Together
with his family and Lake, Bobby came to race in the 125 C class
using Cary's CR 125 bike while Jaemar jumped into the same
category using Sandie's YZ 125 dirt bike. James tried to enlist
in the said class but was unable to make it to the list. Then
the gates dropped and off they went bar and bar with tons of mx
riders. Although the track had some alterations, Jaemar managed
to bag the 7th place while Bobby got the 8th place after the
final heat. Jaemar also enlisted in the 250 C class holding the
second spot in the first lap and finishing 4th place after the
final heat. Bobby also raced in the 250 B +30 class with a lot
of intensity. James was finally called upon to race in the 250 A
+40 along side with other class A riders with well modified
4-stoke racing bikes. It was a very competitive race for James
and as usual, he was able to handle it with ease. Let us not
forget the other members who were present to provide MORAL or
should we say MOLAR support. Lake, Sandie, Cary, Lief, Paul,
Chona, Rina, Sheryll, Nikki and the kids were there to cheer and
enjoy the exciting event. And that's what you call: MISSION
ACCOMPLISHED!
POLAR RIDE
We started the riding season out
cold in April but it was not as cold as the last ride we had
last Saturday,November 20th.The session was well attended by CDR
members both old and new and even a special guest from Cycles
Unlimited of Dipolog. Atty.Flint Concha came to Chicago for
business and pleasure.Sure enough he took that pleasure with a
grain of salt because it was
really cold.He sure had a good
time as nobody could wipe away the smile on his face.The track
was half way decent when we arrived since it appeared like it
just had a mud bath, thanks for the rain the previous night.On
the very first few laps Sandie and Orly had their fair share of
crashes courtesy of the slick and slippery jumps.James joined
them after further laps.Coincidentally they all have very sore
left thighs.Everyone had enough when it was dark and muscles
were tired as well.We called it a day and a season.Could not
wait for next year.
ULTRALIGHT ADVENTURE
At exactly 1200 hrs central time, the 7th of
August 2005, the first ultralight plane flight initiated its ascent
inch by inch along the Dixon airport runway. On board the said
flight were plane pilot/instructor Steve Gaston and CDR Racing Team
President Lake Icao. As the plane took off, another step was taken.
It opened our visions of having another sport to venture. The flight
took 30 minutes from take off to landing as it hovered around the
scenic views of Ogle County with an altitude between 500-1000 feet
speeding up to 60 miles per hour. After Lake's test flight, Paul Tiu
took advantage of the said event by coiling into the plane's back
seat waiting for another take off. And again, it was a 30 minute
flight over Ogle County. Two CDR members, namely Sandie Sangcap and
Lief Gorres were there and observed how everything was going on.
According to Steve, it would be better to take plane flights early
in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid experiencing a lot
of thermal activities which cause turbulence.
after the breathtaking experience,
the CDR members sped off the airport not to hunt for another
adventure but for food as it was already 1400 hours central
time. Speeding around street after street around downtown
Dixon looking for a chinese restaurant. 5 minutes passed and
nothing. Another 10 minutes and still nothing. And finally, they
caught up with Ying Ming the "Egg Roll King" of Dixon. The CDR
members grabbed their respective spots, and enjoyed the
deliciously prepared chinese meal. After all, it wasn't just a
good day, it was an AWESOME weekend adventure by the CDR Racing
Team!
Groups Diversification
Last year CDR had a great year especially
with its participation in an invitational motocross race at Lake
Geneva,Although we had our hands full in tackling the nice and
well engineered jumps,we could not help but test some
waters.Literally speaking ,testing waters we mean the sports of
jetskiing using PWC or personal watercrafts and when we mean "jetski"
you stand up on it as opposed to the so called "waverunners"
where you sit the whole time.A few people stood up right off the
bat but some had struggled even mounting on it.
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