D23 Events Week of June 29th, Pre Registration Open for Mora Enduro and Trollhaugen Hare Scrambles
Well here it is, the 2020 Mora Enduro Covid-19 addition - July 11th & 12th, 2020
We have been given word that we are going to get a permit for our Enduro, however to get that permit we needed to make some pretty drastic changes to how we would normally hold an Enduro.
Remember this event is held 100% on public land and we are going to be the first motorcycle event in MN on public land this year. We are not taking this lightly for many reasons, one of which is the remainder of the events in MN would also like to run this year. If we do not follow the rules this could have a direct negative impact on the other motorcycle events getting permits.
This event will be PRE-ENTRY ONLY. Pre-entry is open now. Please visit https://www.norsemenmc.org/events/mora.htm for more information and to register!
Pre-Entry is now open for the Trollhaugen Hare Scrambles. This event will be a 2 days format on July 24th & 25th.
2020 Micro & Macro Class riders
The Norsemen Motorcycle Club is paying all rider entries for the District 23 Micro & Macro riders for all Norsemen events in 2020. This includes Mora Enduro and Trollhaugen Hare Scrambles.
If you ride the D23 Micro or Macro Classes your entry fee is free!
Please visit https://www.norsemenmc.org/events/trollhaugen.htm for more information and REGISTER HERE
D23 Events Week of June 22nd
MotoCity Raceway Little Falls
June 26-28
Gate fee $10 for all weekend
Electric camping $30
Primitive camping $15
Saturday organized open practice 10am-4pm, $35
Goon squad activities and prizes all weekend!
Sunday races 8:30 am practice laps with races to follow. $35 1st class, $30 2nd class, $25 each additional per person
Social distancing rules will apply!
Concessions:
Friday Lily’s Wings Burgers & Things
Saturday and Sunday new snack vendor.
Fly Bucks Applications Due June 30th!
Fly Racing Contingency Program
To be eligible for the Fly Racing Contingency Program, please fill out the below 2020 Fly Contingency Application below by June 30th, 2020.
If you are selected, you will be given Fly Bucks that you can use to purchase Fly Racing gear plus any additional Fly Racing products that you are interested in. You will be required to wear your Fly Racing gear during the 2020 season. You must be a current D23 member to receive Fly Bucks.
Forms are due by June 30th, 2020.
Note: D23 Fly Racing Contingency Program is NOT points based.
D23 Events Week of June 15th
FROM DIAMOND PARK June 20-21st EVENT CANCELLED -Torrential rain yesterday. Saturday forecast more rain and Sunday chance for Thunder Storms. Please call everyone you know and spread the word. Go support Frank and his crew. Wish I had a sand track instead of clay track like Kellogg. See everyone on the 4th of July.
Just days away til the practice weekend at the Flying Dutchmen Motorcycle Club. All you D23 flat trackers tell your D16 friends. Saturday 11-5 Sunday 11-4. Ama membership is required. Don't forget your gas cans and make sure they are full. Hopefully everyone needs new tires after this one. PHOTO BY MIKE BIGALKE
D23 Events Week of June 8th
Beginner Ride is a go! - June 13th, 2020 in Millville, MN
This ride is designed for people who wish to get more experience on dirt before hitting single-track trails or riding in areas with other machines. It is great for transitioning from street to dirt; or getting family members or significant others riding.
There is still some space in dirt bike school. Even if you know how to ride and can explain everything you do while riding to your girl friend, if an instructor says the same information, it counts more. :)
Sign-up online ahead of the event if at all possible. COVID restrictions make normal registration more difficult. http://www.tctrailriders.org
Masks will be required for dirt bike school attendees, checking in, and in other areas outside your pit area. Please bring hand sanitizer. Full requirements will be posted on the TCTR website.
Racing is back in D23
Racing is Back in D23
Our hard work is paying off. We will be getting back to riding this weekend for races on private lands. We continue to work with the DNR to restart racing on State and other public lands.
As part of our efforts, we have submitted a 13-page plan to the governor, MN Dept of Health, MN DNR, DEED, OSHA, WHO, CDC. The plan meets the guidelines of all the above agencies in order to resume safe riding. These guidelines will be enforced, and many may seem strict. However, the result of not meeting the plan guidelines will result in the events once again being shut down.
We all need to be diligent in keeping to the guidelines whether it's racers and their families or event staff and volunteers.
Below is a small synopsis of the rules that will need to be followed. Note: Each facility/event will have a more extensive set of Rules and Guidelines so visit their website before you haul. If you feel they are too demanding please do not attend any events, until all the safeguards are lifted. If you feel that it is not safe to go back to riding please do not attend any events until you feel it is safe to do so.
We are restricted to 250 people in any one confined area and no groups allowed other than family to a max of 10. You may be assigned to parking and camping spots to maintain safe spacing. You will be spaced out accordingly. No campfires will be allowed.
We are not allowed to use community items such as pens and change. Online registration will be preferred where available.
Some Dos:
1. You will need face protection when not on your motorcycle and out of your designated pit area. Bring face coverage if you want to be part of the event.
2. Bring hand sanitizer, and plenty of it.
3. Bring correct change; we need to cut down on money exchange.
4. For the protection of the staff at our events wear your mask when conversing with them.
5. Bring your own garbage bags. You will be taking your garbage home with you. This prevents cross contamination, which is safer for event staff.
6. Stay within your designated pit area as much as possible, unless racing, supporting your family member race, registering, etc. If you are outside of your pit area wear your mask.
7. Stay with your immediate family; no mixing of groups.
8. Take your temperature prior to leaving home. If it is 100.4 or above stay home.
9. You may be asked the MDH screening questions prior to entry to the facility.
Some Don'ts:
1. Don't bring any friends or grandma and grandpa, especially if they have any medical conditions.
2. Only one support person will be allowed to the staging and start area with the racer.
3. Keep the 6-foot distance from any persons that are not in your immediate family
4. Do not come to start area prior to your class staging we cannot have groups congregating behind the start line.
5. Maintain distance when supporting your racer on the track.
6. Do not go outside your pit area without face coverage; mask or helmet must be worn at all times.
7. Do not congregate with other groups outside of your household.
8. Wash your hands and use hand sanitizer frequently.
9. Avoid public restrooms if at all possible.
These are some of the things we have to do to make this work, please do not fight them. Put your feelings on this pandemic aside whether or not you feel it is serious. If we do not do this the proper way we will be done for the season. People are watching and other businesses have received calls from the Attorney General’s office for not keeping strictly to their plans. It will take all of us following these rules and guidelines to continue our season.
We owe a special thanks to the members of the safe to ride committee for the hundreds of hours that have been invested in this plan to get us back to riding. We have used local, State, and national organizations to put this all together. MX Sports and Feld Supercross are both operating in the same manner.
Upcoming Events
Race times and COVID-19 Guidelines For Hare Scrambles Season Opener June 6th & 7th
We can’t wait to finally get the 2020 District 23 Hare Scrambles season underway and we are super excited about the course our team has built for everyone at ERX Motor Park in Elk River, Minnesota. In order to comply with Safe To Race guidelines that will ensure more events can continue to take place this summer, we have made some necessary changes to the traditional D23 race format that will reduce the close proximity interaction time with our staff and keep large groups of competitors flowing in and out of the facility throughout the weekend.
We know how frustrating this spring has been and feel for those who have already had to cancel their great events. Believe me, we don’t make the rules, but we hope everyone will cooperate to take advantage of what is going to be an awesome weekend.
D23 Event Updates
The District Board members have been working hard to try to safely open up District motorcycle and ATV events for our riders and members. To this end, we are creating safety protocols and procedures to be put into place in order to be allowed to hold events. We are working through the correct channels and personnel. In the meantime, we will be adhering to the Governor’s Stay at Home order. There will be no District 23 events until the Stay at Home order expires or unless we have permission to proceed.