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Race and Event Announcements => USLMRA Races => Topic started by: LC on May 05, 2014, 05:46:30 pm
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We're doing it again!
June 28th & 29th 2014 at the famed River Bottom Raceway in Carlisle Iowa
1/10 mile flat track on the best river bottom dirt in the country
Primitive camping available at the track and just minutes from the largest city in Iowa
We've hosted some of the largest mower count National Point races in the history of the USLMRA and sure would like this one to be bigger and better than ever.
There will be live entertainment at the track on Saturday night again this year with 1 exception; it will be bring your own beverage this year! All you'll need to join the fun is a pit pass and cooler.
We will add information as it becomes available, if you have questions please ask.
Racer Contact:
Marty Murphy
CILMRA President
641-218-4169
Doug Baber
Track Promoter
515-975-8487
Other activities:
There will be a live band at the track Saturday night.
Downtown area within walking distance of the track.
The track concession will be open during race times.
City web site: http://www.carlisle-ia.gov/index.htm
Hotel Information
Sleep Inn & Suites in Pleasant Hill, IA. This motel is about 10 minutes north of the track and the National staff has always stayed here in the past. There are plenty of other options available in the greater Des Moines area. If you are looking for something special just let me know and I'll do what legwork I can for you.
http://www.sleepinn.com/hotel-pleasant_hill-iowa-IA112?sid=xHiQSg.deiZ9g2QM.12
Other area Motels (motels close to the air port would be next closest to the track)
http://www.hotels.com/search/search.html?nr=1&r=2&rl=destination%3A1451209%3APROVIDED%3APROVIDED&vt=LIST&gclid=CImm2NDrmbACFWaFQAod1UdIZg
Camping Information:
Camping available at the track.
Yellow Banks Park is a county park about 10 miles north near Pleasant Hill that looks nice and does have electric sites, shower houses and appears to take online reservations for 9 campsites and the rest are first come. Electric camper sites are $19/night, tent sites are $13/night.
Map from Yellow Banks to Track:
http://mapq.st/KmG8Bg
Campground web site:
http://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Polk/Park/Yellow-Banks-Park.aspx
Webb RV Park is a private park about 9 miles east of the track. All 50 sites are full facility (50 amp elec, water, sewer, shower house). Rates are $30/night.
Webb RV Park LLC
22955 Buchanan Trail, Hartford, IA 50118
Phone: (515) 989-0574
Map from Webb RV Park to Track:
http://www.mapquest.com/
Park web site:
http://www.webbrvpark.com/index.html
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o Ya can't wait!! The 02 of the illinois posse will be there!!
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I hope my job change doesn't get in the way. I missed last year, I gotta get there this year...!!
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You do realize if any hardware crosses the Mississippi River to Illionios from this race we're just gonna come over there on August 16th & 17th and take it away from you in front of your home town fans don't you?
Looking forward to it, should be a good time (both weekends!)
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This will be a great race event weekend. We are looking forward to this with great anticipation. A bunch of our locals have built some new FXS and FXT machines and you know they will be fast especially on that fast black dirt. We hope you can make plans to attend this and we look forward to seeing our old friends and make some new ones too!
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you had better believe we are coming to get some of that HARDWARE!!
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You know the Illinois Posse will be after that hardware Curt!!! For anyone who hasn't been to this national race you need to make it there at least once a top notch facility and a great bunch of guys that I am proud to call my friends!!
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We have changed the CILMRA Web site a little bit. Putting up some new pictures and we will still be posting news and information as it comes for the races as it comes. Check us out at www.cilmra.com or Look us up on Facebook at Central Iowa Lawn Mower Racing Association or River Bottom Raceway. Our next points race is May 25th at River Bottom Raceway in Carlisle Iowa See you all Soon!
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Looks good Marty!
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Looking to get some practice in at this track? There is a race this Saturday at 6:30. So the conditions will be similar to the Saturday race.
This race has been the largest USLMRA national race the last 2 years. I don't expect anything different this year. The track is amazing. Black Iowa dirt. Long straights and tight corners. 1 and 2 is different than 3 and 4. If the conditions are good the entire track can be raced on, not just 1 grove. There are lights on the front and back stretch so if the is a caution or a red you know!
I will be camping at the track, so I will be there the entire weekend.
I better get to working on some mowers...........................
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We are going to try to bring some of the hardware back to kansas
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The time is getting closer for the best mower racers in the country to show what they've got . We have the facility ready and we are eager for all our friends from across the country to come back to Carlisle , Iowa and River Bottom Raceway . This is one of the best tracks and surfaces in the country and the staff is second to none. We have plenty of room in the pits for camping and there will be lots of activities after Saturdays race with the band P.O.W playing in the pits. We have lots of local restaurants and eateries for you also. Come and join the fun!
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That's one bad fast track guys n gals. This is a track you should try at least once. If I had the $$$$ I would go and take the trophy from Paul!!!
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What are the race sign in and race times? Trying to plan our trip...
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Jayson
I'm waiting on the official word on the times.
Last year I think we started racing around 3 on Saturday. Noon on Sunday.
I think they are working on securing lights for Saturday. It might be a night race.
Paul
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We are going with 3:00 on Saturday and 1:00 on Sunday. Sign in will be at the track.
No night race, We have a band in the infield that night. We will only have a night race if the weather acts up and we do what we have to
Here is a link to the story a local radio station is doing on the event
http://www.kniakrls.com/2014/06/us-lawn-mower-racing-association-to-host-mower-nationals-june-28-29/
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I forgot about the band!!!!
And a reminder......
For all who are coming from the west on I-80. I-35 south is still under construction, so it is tight and congested. Leave yourself some extra time. Also don't forget when you turn off the four lane there is a 90 degree turn at the bottom of the hill on the off ramp. SO USE CAUTION!!!! It is a nasty intersection and will catch you off guard if you come flying down the ramp!!!
My plan is to be there Thursday to help with the track. So if you get there Friday there will be someone there to help you park.
Any questions let me know!!!
Paul
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Dougie said I could come :D
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Dougie said I could come :D
As long as you stay in your pen after dark....................
The corn ferments after the sun goes down!
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The BEST dedicated mower racing track on the circuit. Come race June 28-29 and be part of the BIGGEST race on the USLMRA mower racing circuit for the 3rd year in a row!!!!
Black dirt..............
Long straights..............
Tight turns.......................
Be there or be SQUARE!!!!
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The BEST dedicated mower racing track on the circuit. Come race June 28-29 and be part of the BIGGEST race on the USLMRA mower racing circuit for the 3rd year in a row!!!!
Black dirt..............
Long straights..............
Tight turns.......................
Be there or be SQUARE!!!!
ANd you forgot....Great people ;)
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Hopefully the track wont be under water with all this ding dang darn o diddly rain!! The Illinois Posse has hardware to collect!
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June 20, 2014
STA-BIL Midwest Summer Nationals
STA-BIL Series Racing Coming To River Bottom Raceway, Carlisle, Iowa, June 28-29, 2014
We've hosted some of the largest mower count National Point races in the history of the USLMRA and sure would like this one to be bigger and better than ever!
On Saturday and Sunday, June 28-29, The Central Iowa Lawn Mower Racing Association (CILMRA) will host the 3rd Annual STA-BIL Midwest Summer Nationals for two days of sod stomping at the River Bottom Raceway in Carlisle, Iowa, just outside Des Moines.
CILMRA web site
http://www.cilmra.com
CILMRA Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Central-Iowa-Lawn-Mower-Racing-Association/171920732888385
This is a Double Header Weekend with a complete STA-BIL Series Race schedule on both days. If you have a racing mower, it is deemed to be safe and passes Tech Inspection, we will find a class for you and you will race.
Schedule for Saturday June 28th
Registration 10am - 1:00 pm
Tech 10:00am - 1:00 pm
Driver Meeting 1:30 pm
Practice (mandatory) 2:15 pm
Racing begins at 3:00 pm
Schedule for Sunday June 29th
Registration 9 am-11:30 am
Tech 9 am -11:30 am
Drivers Meeting 11:45 am
Hot laps (mandatory) 12:15 pm
Racing begins at 1 pm
PLEASE NOTE:
Racers will pay a $20.00 fee, which covers insurance, pit access, rental of one transponder and computer timing & scoring. Additional transponders rental is $5.00. Drivers may use the same transponder for different classes, as long as transponder switch does not delay start of a race. Drivers will be allowed to bring 2 additional pit crew or family members into the pits for $5 each to cover pit access and insurance. ALL other persons must pay $20.00 for Pit Access. All pit passes are $20 for 2 days.
General Admission into the Grandstands will be $5 with children 10 and under free. Pits will be open at all spectators following the last checkered flag each day to meet the drivers and look at the machines.
Racer Contact:
Marty Murphy
Cell: 641-218-4169
MRMurphy@Pella.com
Doug Baber
Track Promoter
515-975-8487
dougbaber@live.com
Other activities:
There will be a live band playing at the track following Saturdays’ racing schedule.
Downtown area within walking distance of the track.
The track concession will be open during race times and there will be other food venders available.
City web site: http://www.carlisle-ia.gov/index.htm
Hotel Information
Area Motels (motels close to the air port would be next closest to the track)
http://www.hotels.com/
Camping Information:
The city of Carlisle has approved overnight camping at the race track; space may be limited and will not have electric or water hook-ups. The local high school is very close to the track and they will open the locker rooms for shower use. Camping is free for this area for the entire weekend.
City web site:
http://www.carlisle-ia.gov/index.htm
Yellow Banks Park is a county park about 10 miles north near Pleasant Hill and is a nice park some racers enjoyed last year and does have electric sites, shower houses and takes online reservations for 9 campsites, the rest are first come. Electric camper sites are $19/night, tent sites are $13/night.
Map from Yellow Banks to Track:
http://mapq.st/KmG8Bg
Campground web site:
http://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Polk/Park/Yellow-Banks-Park.aspx
Webb RV Park is a private park about 9 miles east of the track. All 50 sites are full facility (50 amp electric, water, sewer, shower house). Rates are $30/night and this was a popular place for fans and drivers to stay last year. A short drive on a gravel road but all who stayed here last year say it was worth it.
Webb RV Park LLC
22955 Buchanan Trail, Hartford, IA 50118
Phone: (515) 989-0574
Map from Webb RV Park to Track:
http://www.mapquest.com/?version=1.0&hk=10-5tobTTsTPark web site:
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Time is getting close . Can't wait to see everyone here this weekend. Bring your mowers and lets have some fun!
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Time is getting close . Can't wait to see everyone here this weekend. Bring your mowers and lets have some fun!
Can't wait! Didn't make last year's, and I have been itching to go ever since. Carlisle was technically my first race in 2012, heckuva place to cut your teeth on!
...and then Curt handed me this fancy gallon plastic jug with all those cinnamon sticks in the bottom. My life's never been the same. :D
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I'll be coming Just to keep the Heartland Crew out of trouble.... :P
Not racing this weekend, but Jeff's not allowed out of Oklahoma without a chaperone so I volunteered!
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Time is getting close . Can't wait to see everyone here this weekend. Bring your mowers and lets have some fun!
OK, we have a Rooster, a Teddy Bear and a Baber. Marty - you better bring the DONKEY!
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I'll be coming Just to keep the Heartland Crew out of trouble.... :P
Not racing this weekend, but Jeff's not allowed out of Oklahoma without a chaperone so I volunteered!
LOL now you said THAT, the powers that be know I left, they might change the locks!
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5 mowers and 4 racers from Arkansas headed out for Cornfield County in about 10 hours, so there will be a Dr. in the house, or zoo, or whatever ya want to call it...lol
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Wish I could everyone, race hard race safe and most importantly have fun and make good memories.
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Anyone have an address, gonna head that way from michigan with a couple fxs mowers, dont want to get lost.
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It is right on hwy 5 across from the Casey's. You can't miss it. My toy hauler is sitting there by a huge semi trailer that says Vocon on it. I will try and find a address.
105 Highway 5
Carlisle, IA 50047-9318
That is the Casey's across the road if you want to use an address for GPS. Track is on North side of highway and East at Casey's. If your on highway 5 you can't miss it. There is another camper set up here already.
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Txs Paul see you tomorrow
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GAME ON!!! Get those rigs headed to Iowa you won't be sorry!
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Rigs are rolling in!!!
We have michigan, Wisconsin, Florida, Nebraska, Minnesota, and Alabama already here!!!!
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Guess I'm tuning a Bertrand motor this weekend.......
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Facebook Photo Album
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152517341745798.1073741835.58920630797&type=1
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Thanks to all of you that came. It was a lot of fun. We'll see you all real soon. Thanks to the RBR staff and the USLMRA staff for making this happen in less than ideal conditions!