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There was a discrepancy in the Fall Newsletter regarding Off Road Banquet ticket pricing. If you have not received your Off Road Banquet tickets yet and you sent in your form, you likely have a balance owed. Your tickets will be available for pick up at the banquet when the balance is paid. If you would like to know your balance please contact Kraig Hinkemeyer 612-247-2039.
For updated banquet information please visit here
Written By: Jackie Riess
Camryn Quast is the 2021 Quad MX 90cc Semi-Stock Champion! He began riding at home in 2018 and became interested in racing quite quickly. Both he and his father knew nothing about racing at the time, and found District 23 ARMCA in the spring of 2019. Camryn went on to win the 50cc Semi-Stock championship in 2020, and continued his winning ways in 2021. He enjoys the camaraderie among his competitors, and the respect they have for each other on and off the track. This is what keeps him coming back to D23 ARMCA, and his goals for 2022 include clinching another championship in the 90cc Semi-Stock class. Inspired by Pro ATVMX racer Joel Hetrick, Camryn strives to compete in ATVMX at the national level.
Racing has given Camryn true pride in his work. Where traditional sports like football and wrestling fell short, Camryn feels the thrill and excitement of racing give him confidence for his hard work. Taking to advice he’s been given, he has focused on his starts to improve his race craft. And though he feels excitement on the track, a moment of silence on the starting gate helps Camryn to focus on the most important part of his race. When the racing is finished, Camryn enjoys his dad’s famous brisket street tacos and garage time with dad in preparation for the next race. In addition to honing in his start skills, Camryn has been working hard to ride smart and within his means. Something he advises other D23 ARMCA members to focus on to help keep them safe on the track.
This article was prepared by an independent contractor and may not be the views of the board of directors of District 23 ARMCA or any of their sponsors or affiliates.
Do you enjoy a fast paced environment that requires you to think quickly on your feet? Love the outdoors? This Moto Tally Support Personnel position is just for you! This person will provide support to District 23 Hare Scramble clubs and promoters during the 2022 season and beyond!
1099 Contractor Position
Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to travel throughout Minnesota & Western Wisconsin
Personable and enjoy working with many different personality types
Understanding of the hare scramble format of racing is required.
Previous experience using Moto Tally Timing & Scoring software is required.
Ability to supervise the set up of a network of computers at the track for registration, scoring, live viewing, etc. Basic knowledge of networking (wired), as well as the Windows OS is required.
Ability to quickly learn Moto Tally (Microsoft Access based) software and hardware configurations in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Candidates should be able to use basic problem solving skills to troubleshoot sign up and scoring situations.
Paid the week after each event
Compensation: $250 per event (includes individual's gate fee & camping).
The number of events typically ranges from 8-10 per season. Events take place from end of April to early October. Current schedule can be found here and select Hare Scramble from the Event Type dropdown.
Sample Weekend Schedule:
Saturday Afternoon 4-7pm: Supervise club/promoter personnel in set up of Moto Tally sign up & scoring system. Aid in testing system to ensure it is in proper working order prior to event start. Work with club/promoter sign up and scoring personnel to provide guidance on software best practices.
Sunday 7am-4:30pm: Supervise club/promoter personnel during sign up, scoring, and results throughout the race day. Provide software troubleshooting support as needed.
Written By: Jackie Riess
Courtney Gregory is the 2021 MN AMA District 23 ARMCA Women’s Enduro Champion! Though she saw great success in her Enduro season in 2021, she also enjoys racing Hare Scrambles in the Sportsman B and Women’s C classes. Her humble beginnings started with Andrew Hook’s (one of our Flat Track Reps on the District 23 ARMCA Board) PW50, where she and her sister first got their feet wet. After spending a couple summers gardening to earn their bikes, they finally received their own motorcycles. By mid-childhood, Courtney was racing in District 23 ARMCA and has been ever since.
Courtney’s greatest racing accomplishment is when she finished her first National Enduro in Marquette, MI on a 1986 Honda XR200. With her goals set on competing at more national events in 2022, Courtney is excited to focus on riding and training now that she’s finished college. Inspired by the other women racing in D23 ARMCA, and strongly supported by her travel buddy, also known as dad, there’s no limit to where Courtney can take her off-road racing career. Especially if a race day is topped off with a cold slice of watermelon.
Photo: 1Hundred Photo
In addition to riding and racing, Courtney enjoys being in the outdoors. She loves running, mountain biking, and snow skiing, and even coaches kids in skiing. Motorcycling has given Courtney a tight-knit second family, and she encourages other women “to not rush the process of moving up to bigger bikes.” Practicing on smaller bikes gives women “the opportunity to work on solidifying technical riding skills.” The best advice Courtney has ever received is to “always keep it fun, never take yourself too seriously, and always be riding a motorcycle whenever you can,” something we can all take to heart.
Photo: Cece Boyle Photography
This article was prepared by an independent contractor and may not be the views of the board of directors of District 23 ARMCA or any of their sponsors or affiliates.
Mike Quinn has been the District 23 ARMCA Chairman for over two decades. We caught up with him and chatted about his involvement with the AMA at the national level, changes to D23 ARMCA over his Chairmanship, and how D23 ARMCA compares to the rest of the country in part 2 of 2. Episode 20 is our final episode of 2021, we will see you all for episode 21 in January 2022! Visit armca.org for more information, or visit us on social media @d23armca.
This podcast was prepared by an independent contractor and may not be the views of the board of directors of District 23 ARMCA or any of their sponsors or affiliates.
The Annual Meeting Minutes from 12/11/21 can be found here.
Written By: Jackie Riess
In 2009, Gage Krech took his XR50 to a field across the street from his house for his first ride on a motorcycle. He was hooked, and burned through tanks and tanks of gas in this field until the following year when he became a District 23 ARMCA member. This is when Gage competed in his first motocross race and has been ever since! In 2022, he will be competing in the 250 and Open B motocross classes, and has goals of returning to his competitive ways after a severe knee injury he incurred in 2021. In addition to regaining his speed, strength, and overall confidence, he strives to return to the Loretta Lynn’s Amateur Motocross National in the B classes.
Photo: J Reed Photography
Gage’s greatest racing accomplishment came in 2019 when he won the North Central Regional in the 250 C class. He then went on to compete at Loretta’s where he finished 14th overall. He describes this experience as “a weight taken off his shoulders, knowing that he finally made it.” He believes this experience helped him to learn more about the race, and will help him prepare for future trips to The Ranch.
Photos: Lissa Marsolek
Photos: Lissa Marsolek
Gage has spent most weekends of his life at a motocross track with his family, which he believes has brought them closer together even as he’s grown older. Their motivation and support inspire him to do his best, and help him through the low periods that come with racing. Gage continues to race in District 23 ARMCA because the places and the people feel like home to him. Once advised to go easy on himself, he encourages other D23 ARMCA members to “make this time count. Get out there, have some fun, and enjoy the ride.”
Photos: Lissa Marsolek
Photos: Lissa Marsolek
Photos: Lissa Marsolek
This article was prepared by an independent contractor and may not be the views of the board of directors of District 23 ARMCA or any of their sponsors or affiliates.
Mike Quinn has been the District 23 ARMCA Chairman for over two decades. We caught up with him and chatted about how 2021 was for District 23 ARMCA, his background in racing, and a bit of D23 ARMCA history. This is part 1 of 2 with Mike. Episode 20 will be released Monday December 13th.
This podcast was prepared by an independent contractor and may not be the views of the board of directors of District 23 ARMCA or any of their sponsors or affiliates.
Written By: Jackie Riess
Joe Briggs began riding dirt bikes in August of 2020. He decided to race indoors over this past winter, and became a District 23 ARMCA member in the spring of 2021. Joe completed his first full season of motocross racing this year in the Open C and 14-24 C classes. Joe is proud to have finished in the top 5 overall in both of his classes in his first year of racing, and has goals of improving his racing program and overall finishes in District 23 ARMCA in 2022.
Joe will continue to race in District 23 ARMCA because of the family-like community, which he says doesn’t compare to the feeling of other Districts. Inspired by friend and mentor Eric Swanson, Joe is working hard to become a better racer. He was once advised to ride within his means to ensure the safety of himself and other racers, and in order to do his best, he focuses on proper nutrition on race day and quieting his mind before the gate drops.
For fun, Joe enjoys working on all types of powersports vehicles at Swanny’s Cycle, and dreams of a tropical family vacation. Joe advises other District 23 ARMCA members to work hard and support others in the sport with a “what goes around, comes around” attitude. Joe is “very proud to be D23.”
This article was prepared by an independent contractor and may not be the views of the board of directors of District 23 ARMCA or any of their sponsors or affiliates.
