The Start of the New Year

Wow I can't believe its already November! Before you know it 2016 and the New Racing Season will be here! 2016 will be a tough year for me, with facing the reality that all good things must come to an end and it's looking like 2016 is a perfect year for me to retire as a Professional Racer. I have exciting NEW Sponsors on the roaster for the 16 Race Season and some oldies but goodies! If you are looking to be trained by one of the best, look no further, with countless Women, Pro, PRO-AM, Youth, and other Amateur  class Titles under my belt, you are looking in the right place! Contact me now for all your training needs and to buy any of my lightly used thoroughbred Race READY Machines!!!

2015 BTF Season END!!!!!

As the 2015 Season comes to an end, we are sad and happy for a little break. I’m not sure how much of a break as many of my riders will continue racing local series, out of the country series and I will be dialing in my quads for next season, which is also my retirement year.

We very proud of Kirkland Jack, of New Port Richey, Florida after holding on to the points lead in the 450B class. Kirkland had 8 podiums in this class and 4 overall wins. He ended up getting 2^nd in both motos, resulting in a podium 2^nd at Loretta’s this past weekend. Kirkland ended up 3^rd overall in the Production B class, with 3 podiums in this class throughout the season and 1 overall win. Kirkland ended up 4^th overall this weekend in the Production B class.

Vital Cazenave, of Argentina finished his 1^st full year in the AMA ATV Pro class. He ended up 8^th overall in points.  Vital ended up getting 12^th overall in the Pro class this past weekend at Loretta’s.  Vital ended up 6^th overall in points the Pro Am class for 2015. He ended up getting 5^th overall this weekend in that class. Vital plans to go home to Argentina and take some time off before getting ready for the big beach race in February, also known as EDV.

Jace Johnson, of Junction City, Oregon got a little taste of the heat and humidity that Loretta’s is known for.  Although he didn’t have the results he was hoping for, he now has something to aspire and train for. Coming from Oregon where the weather is so much different, Jace’s biggest battle will be getting used to the wet, muggy weather conditions.  His family hopes to have Jace attend all the races in 2016 in the AMA ATV Nationals, under the wing of Joe Byrd.  Jace currently races the Quadcross NW series where he is 2nd in points for both the Pro-Am and Pro class. Jace is only 4 points behind the leader in Pro-Am and 8 points behind in the Pro class. It’s going to be a fun and interesting last round at Washougal, Washington on September 12^th and 13^th, where they will have a double header for points, and the Championship will be given out.

Joe Byrd didn’t have the weekend he was wanting, after his motor not being up to par and not enough time to get another one put together, Joe put in his 3 year old detuned motor that he took out of his practice quad.  With Loretta’s being so close to his house and it being the last race of the year, he had no other choice but to go and make the best out of a bad situation. To our surprise in Moto 2, Joe was able to pull out a holeshot in the Pro Moto 2. Joe will be making a lot of changes for his retirement year in 2016. We would like to thank all our sponsors over the last 30 years. If you would like to contact Joe for lessons, please do so at joebyrdschool@hotmail.com, he travels all over for schools. Also keep in mind that although Joe isn’t on the top of the podium, this year, he is still a very sought after teacher and the original Quad teacher. Just because a racer is the current Champion or top racer, doesn’t mean they know how to teach skills to you or your children.

AMA ATVA Nationals at Lorettas Lynn's August 8th, 2015

Loretta Lynn's is always the last race of the season, well usually!! Am I looking forward to it? Yes and No... Its so close to home and lots of familiar faces I want to see and for the last time before next season. It's gonna be super hot, so everyone stay hydrated. I would love to go there and win my 7th National Pro Race at Lorettas Dude Ranch, 7 is my lucky number after all, but I am not 100% ready, unfortunately! I was more ready in December and January than I am now. I have had 5 races where I was docked positions, had my qualifying results taken away, not allowed to race the 2nd moto and Disqualified and yes this is just this year. I was not motivated to attend Redbud, as I have attended 9 races at that point and was messed with on 5 of them. I will be at Loretta's to watch and cheer on fellow racers and friends, I  may even race, but thats yet to be decided. 

It's unfortunate that our sport is headed in the direction it is and lacks the support of the big Factories. I have been racing for 30 years professionally and have never seen it as bad as it is right now, thats even including the hybrid days!! I am hoping for Honda and Suzuki to come out with something new and fast, as there has to be light at the end of the tunnel for all these kids growing up in the amateur classes (as well as the parents dishing out so much money). Otherwise, we will lose them to dirt bikes, go-carts, trophy trucks, etc.  I don't know where I am going with this, other than things have got to chance and fast or we will have no new blood and maybe thats what some people want? Anyways hope to watch some fu band exciting races at Loretta's in less than 2 weeks!!! See everyone there.

If you need to get ahold of me for school, quads, training, or questions, please email me at joebyrdschool@hotmail.com

Springcreek MX

Team Joe Byrd had a respectable weekend in Millville, MN at Springcreek MX on June 27^th and 28^th.

Kirkland Jack, of New Port Richey, Florida had an impressive weekend, pulling 3 out of 4 Holeshots between 450B and Production B. Jack won the 450B class and got 4^th overall in Production B. Jack is currently holding the points in 450B and looking for the class championship this year.

Vital Cazenave, of Argentina is doing very well for his “Rookie” year in the Pro class. Cazenave ended up wrecking in Moto 1 of the Pro class but was able to pull out an 8^th overall. In Pro-AM class Cazenave got 3^rd in Moto 1 and 4^th in Moto 2, making for a 2^nd place Podium finish. Cazenave is currently 3^rd in points in the Pro-AM class and only 16 points behind the leader. He is hoping to walk away with the class Championship win as well.

Joe Byrd had a rollercoaster of emotions weekend, having never raced Springcreek, he was ecstatic to finally make it there Thursday. During 2^nd Qualifying practice on Saturday, Byrd realized that his quad was having some issues… It was leaking oil everywhere and the engine kept cutting out during qualifying making it hard to jump all the jumps and push it as hard as he would have liked too. Byrd ended up qualifying 13^th and had to hurry and make some changes before Moto 1. Byrd has gone 90% of this season without a mechanic and he did not have a spare engine with him. After all the struggles and the let down of not thinking the motor was going to make it through Moto 1, Byrd being the veteran he is and the oldest rider in the class was able to baby it through both Motos and had a 5^th place overall finish for the weekend.

We are proud of all our riders and look forward to seeing everyone in Unadilla for Round 8.

For any questions or to sign up for classes, please contact Joe at joebyrdschool@hotmail.com

TIRE BLOCKS!!!!

I recently tried Tire blocks and LOVE them! They help a lot with what you feel in your suspension (my major issue for years) , as well as your handle bars! To find out more info on them go to your website http://www.ridetireblocks.com/ , you will not regret it! 

Quadcross NW, Albany, Oregon

Team Joe Byrd is proud to be attending one of the Newest, Fastest Growing Quad Series in the Northwest! Quadcross Nw was established at the end of 2011 by a few families looking to bring the ATV and UTV Racing back to the Pacific Northwest. Their mission is to preserve our sport for future generations.  It is really a great series and I would love to see it grow even more and get more recognition. I know when I was there spectating last September they were barely breaking even at each event and are always looking for more sponsors or Enthusiasts that love the Sport of ATV Racing. They have several “rookie” racers that have only been racing since the series began in 2011 and several of those riders have made there way out to a few of The National Series.  Joe will be attending Round 5 on June 20th, in Albany, Oregon, along with teaching a school  to any rider racing or not racing on June 18th and 19th. Contact Joe at joebyrdschool@hotmail.com for more info or to sign up! Look forward to seeing familiar faces, along with some new ones!

Quadcross Nw has some Great up and coming Riders!

Union City, TN (5/6/2015) - Team Joe Byrd is very excited about up and coming racer, Jace Johnson of Junction City, Oregon and his quad riding school at Albany MX.

The 18 year old is starting his 3rd year of racing and starting to make a name for himself.  He mostly participates in  Quadcross Northwest , a fairly new series, that’s really starting to grow in popularity.

Joe had the opportunity to train with Jace some in January in Arizona and recently at Byrd’s Training Facility in Union City, TN.  Byrd sees a lot of potential and natural talent in this rider.   Jace raced the Opening Race for this series at the double-header weekend on April 25th and 26th at Horn Rapids MX Park in Richland, WA.   After racing 8 motos during that weekend, he was able to walk away with Pro-Am overall win on both Saturday and Sunday, as well as 2nd overall in the Pro class on both days. 

Check out the Jace Johnson Racing Facebook Page to see photos.

Jace and his family are happy going in to the series leading in points in the Pro-Am class as well as a very respectable 2nd in points in the Pro class.  They are busy making preparation for Rounds 3&4 at Straddeline ORV Parkin SW Washington, as well as fine tuning his race machine.

Joe is excited to come to www.AlbanyMX.com in Albany, Oregon for a Riding School on June 18th-20th to work more with Jace as well as all the other Quadcross NW racers and/or  local recreational riders that want to learn to go faster and work on safe riding techniques.

Visit www.JoeByrd.com and contact Joe at JoeByrdSchool@hotmail.com to sign up!