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Flying High Shut Down !

WOW, can we keep a track open in Florida?

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2008/jul/23/pa-owner-protests-track-closure/

Click link above for pictures and full story…

By KEVIN WIATROWSKI

The Tampa Tribune

Published: July 23, 2008

DADE CITY – Dirt-bike track owner Bob Wood led a protest Tuesday to focus attention on what he says is unfair treatment by county commissioners, who shut down his 8-acre dirt track two weeks ago.

The shutdown was the latest in a string of run-ins between Wood and county officials in the 17 months since commissioners cleared Wood to operate a motocross track on his property.

Last year, Wood was fined for starting development on the park without county permits. He was also cited for using the track in violation of limits set by his deal with the county.

Wood’s Flying High MX Park lies on 40 acres on the east side of Auton Road, between Enterprise Road and the county’s Withlacoochee River Park.

Despite the far-flung rural nature of the area, Wood has run afoul of the county repeatedly for conflicts between events at his park and events at the county’s park. Wood’s neighbors have also called the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office repeatedly to complain about noise, trash and vulgar language coming from the property.

Campers at the Withlacoochee River Park have complained to park officials about the sound of dirt bikes on Wood’s property disturbing their peace and quiet.

Wood has denied doing anything wrong. He said Tuesday he’s operating within the confines of his deal with the county that limits racing on the site to daytime hours.

“We followed the rules,” Wood said after his Dade City protest. “We’ve already asked them if they’d give us a rehearing.”

County commissioners were meeting in New Port Richey at the time and didn’t see the protest, which drew about 45 people.

Wood said there was some confusion about where commissioners would be meeting, but added that the historic Pasco County Courthouse grounds was more convenient for him and his supporters. He pledged to hold another protest when commissioners next meet in Dade City.

Wood’s four sons and grandson all ride motocross bikes. The park operates as a private club. Riders pay $5 to get in and an additional $20 to race. On weekends, he hosts events that can bring as many as 150 riders to the property.

Those events and all other uses of the property have stopped after county commissioners’ July 8 decision.

“They told me if I go on my own property or let my kids ride, they’ll arrest me,” Wood said.

Wood said he has limited his own activities to avoid conflicts with events at the nearby park – when he has known about them. He cited three events, including a Mother’s Day American Indian powwow at the county park, when he said he unknowingly conflicted with the county.

County officials say it’s up to Wood to notify the county when he plans events to avoid conflicts.

Wood said he’s being treated unfairly.

“The county allows the exact same thing we’re doing at the fairgrounds,” he said.

Reporter Kevin Wiatrowski can be reached at (813) 948-4201 or kwiatrowski@tampatrib.com.

Lakeland Closed – Update 7/25/08

Update 7/25/08 as reported by:
Jane  and Marino Vaccari
Quick Track Mx

The track will be open both  this Saturday and Sunday July 26th & 27th. This will be our last weekend.We regret to inform you that Quick Track Motocross is CLOSING .The land has been sold ,the new owners have other plans for the property.

The  good news is the track is going to be relocating.When we have updates on the new property we will post it on our website. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.I know a lot of you will be upset to hear this news if you didn’t already know.

It’s been a pleasure for us running the track and meeting so many wonderful people.We are very grateful to you all ,without your support the last 4 years we would not be here today.

Please  forward this message to other riders or call them and let them know.

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It has been reported that Lakeland has closed, but the owners are looking for another location.  If I find out any news or if anyone else has any updates, please post them here.  Not sure what this means for the Gold Cup Race that was scheduled at the track…

Thanks…

Tim DeNardis Action and Polini 51cc Motorcycle Manufacturer..

Well this is not good news…  Have known Tim for many years, too bad this had to happen..  My Son Taylor used to race the Polini’s when he was racing the 51cc PW Classes, before he got a Cobra.  Tim is a good guy…

Click HERE for a link to the STORY…

Seminole Tribe Practice 7/12/08

LOL, I ended up only being at the track for about an hour.  Had to go home early….  So those of you who were there early, were the only riders I got today..  I left around 11:15 or so….  sorry..

Everyone I am not associated with Glen Gardner.  Couple people today thought I was, we both have different websites etc… lol

75 On the Yamaha, I left shortly after we talked so did not get any of you.  sorry…..

122 On Yamaha, nice seeing you today, hope you like your pics..

Robbie Felstead #122

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