UMTA is sorry to announce, that due to weather, the Hay Creek event is cancelled – for the time being. Watch this space for updates as they happen.
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Hello all – just a quick notice about a few things – The schedule has changed to show that the Black River Falls event is a joint Wota/Umta event, continuing a 30+ year tradition! Also note that positions for Trialmasters and helpers have been noted on the schedule. There are still some spots left…. get ‘em while they’re hot! Hello all (and Happy New Year!) I have posted the 2013 schedule, on…. you guessed it, the http://umta.org/2013-schedule/ page. Notice that as of this writing, we have not yet posted the names of the Trialsmasters for the events….. but places may be going fast. I would suggest, to avoid disappointment, make sure you are at the banquet early, so you can beat the masses to the signup sheet! With the limited amount of events to set up (and help with) you wouldn’t want to miss out!
Another great season, thanks to everyone who had a part in making it happen. Trialsmasters, helpers, landowners, club executive, points-keepers, even long suffering family members and signinficant others!!! Points can be found Here… Congrats to everyone who came out to ride, and especially to the year-end class winners! See you at the awards banquet – watch here for details. American Motorcyclist Association congratulates U.S. Trial des Nations team Spain, a perennial trials powerhouse, won both the men’s and women’s divisions. The U.S. men’s team, which competed in the International Trophy division, included Cody Webb from Royal Oaks, Calif., Bryan Roper from Glendale, Ariz., Karl Davis Jr. from Ormond Beach, Fla., and Eric Storz from Ventura, Calif. For the U.S. women’s team, the competitors were Louise Forsley from Bernardston, Mass., Caroline Allen from Norton, Mass., and Rachel Hassler from Albuquerque, N.M. “The U.S. team did America proud in Switzerland,” said AMA Off-Road Manager Chuck Weir. “Trials is enormously popular in Europe, but it is growing quickly in the United States. Our participation in events such as the Trial des Nations plays a key role in that growth by showcasing our riders’ talents among the best trials riders in the world. We congratulation Spain on an impressive showing, and we’re already looking forward to next year’s competition.” The U.S. Trials des Nations team was managed by Kip Webb, and Martin Belair served as the delegate to the local FIM affiliate organization. The sport of trials involves riders navigating their motorcycles over seemingly impossible terrain. The Trial des Nations began in Europe in 1983 as a way to bring the best trials riders from each country together to compete as teams, and it has evolved into one of the most anticipated motorcycle events of the year. Each competing country fields two teams: a men’s team consisting of four riders and a women’s team consisting of three riders. Congrats to all the riders from the UMTA! Have been updated with the results from the weekend, and also from the BRF event the week before that. Enjoy! Another one in the record books, as they say, and the points have been updated on the “Results” page…. we go into a fairly long “summer” break now, but some UMTA members will be headed to Ohio and Rhode Island for the NATC National rounds 5/6 and 7/8. Ben Winterer (who recently celebrated a birthday!) is hoping to clinch another national championship! He placed first in SR35 at the recent NATC rounds in CO and will hopefully continue his winning ways in Ohio! Go Ben! Also of note is that former UMTA member Andrew Allen did very well in California and Colorado, with a WIN in Sportsman class on one day in Colorado. Way to go Andrew!! Also present at the NATC in Colorado were yours truly, Eric M (another former UMTA’er) and Pat and Nate Hirt. Here’s a neat picture from section 12, with Cody Webb shoing great form (but perhaps poor judgment – his rear wheel hit a marker 1/2 a second after the picture was taken, and he got a “5″….. which cost him a win. Thanks to Andrew Allen for the great shot.
With a BANG!! At Hay Creek. What a great event, good turnout, good weather (mostly). Thanks so Much to Al, the rest of his Family (including property-owner-sister-caroline) for all their hard work. It’s a wonderful site and I personally look forward to returning next year. Also there has been one event at Theilman, but sadly I was unable to attend. Although I have heard good things about a new area opened up (Thanks Gordie). Perhaps if anyone has an event report for me (or even a picture or two??!) I could post them. Keep your feet up, Jon PS – Some new items on our FOR SALE page, and also 2012 points to date in the results area. WHO: All current UMTA club members and their guests. WHAT: 2011 season championship awards for all classes. WHERE: Joseph’s Grill 140 South Wabasha, St. Paul, MN 55107 (651) 222-2435 COST: $20.00 per person, $5.00 per person 15 years of age and under WHEN: Saturday, February 18, 2011 4:30-6:00 pm Social hour 6:00-6:30 pm Announcements and introduction of UMTA Board Members. Attached is the 2012 schedule. Think about which event(s) you would like to sign up for. All event positions are open for trials masters and helpers; so go for it! 6:30 pm Dinner Please RSVP, As Soon As Possible to: Victor Wanchena by email at victor@motorbyte.com or cell 763-498-1750 Social Hour: Cash bar, unlimited free soft drinks, and lively conversation. Dinner: We have selected a menu that includes: lasagna and roasted lemon-thyme chicken, roasted russet potatoes, salad and bread. Awards: For 2011 UMTA club members who are qualifying finishers. Door prizes: We will again have many door prizes generously provided by our local dealers and other trials supporters.
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