Burleson Star (Burleson, Tex.), Vol. 26, No. 42, Ed. 1 Friday, January 25, 1991 Page: 5 of 12
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Burleson Star. Friday. January 25. 1991 -fi
—Races held every 2nd and 4th Sunday year-round
categories. To begin with, motorcycles are grouped by
their engine size. SeCdtidfy, riders are categorized by
the level of their riding abilities. These groups include
beginner, novice, intermediate, and expert. In other
words, a beginning rider atop a 60cc will not be
expected to race an expert twisting the throttle of a
500cc.
Incentives for these riders are the trophies pre-
sented to die top five racers in each race. Those who are
racing among the ranks of the experts also race for
monetary prizes. Czajkowski said that in most cases,
these monetary prizes are supplied by the 100 percent
payback of the entry fees for the race.
These cash prizes and trophies are nice, but they
are not solely responsible for the riders participation.
In just one visit any spectator can discover the excite-
ment that racing must supply for the riders. Given the
chance, that same excitement is past on to the spectator
and this is especially true at the Burleson track. "One
of the good things about the Burleson track is that eve-
rybody parks together, the riders and the spectators,"
Roland said. "This allows the spectators to get person-
able with the riders. You can talk to them and look at
their equipment. You can also walk up to the track and
watch from any comer or jump while the riders race.
Everything is right there at hand.”
There is also a concession stand and small bleach-
ers at the park for the comfort of the viewers.
Since so much freedom is allowed at the park, one
gets an up-close view of the track and its many features
such as the deep ruts cut into the ground or the sharp
turns and high jumps. It doesn't take any special de-
grees to figure out that motorcycle racing is not to be *
taken lightly. In fact it takes years to really grasp the
sport says Czajkowski. "Usually a rider will start com-
ing out and riding on Wednesday nights when the track
is open for practice. When he thinks he is good enough
he will enter the beginner's class and start from there.
There have been a few riders that will come out to race
before they are really ready and when the race starts it
scares them and they can't do it.”
One of the fastest up and coming riders Czajkow-
ski has witnessed is an 18-year-old rider from Cle-
burne. His name is Jason Edwards and he has been
riding for four years. "When Jason first started riding,
he rode an 80cc and everybody was just blowing by
him. He could hardly even stay in the seat. But if you
could have seen hint! ride then and take a look at him
now, you wouldn't believe the difference." Edwards
now races a 125cc and a 250cc Kwaliskie in the pro
level.
Other professionals have spent many a day racing
at the Burleson track as well, says Czajkowski. In fact,
of the most recent list of the top 100 national profes-
sional racers, Czajkowski says six have raced at his
track. Many more of those top 100 racers are bound to
Please see GNC, Pg. 6
Motocross Photos By GLENN COCHRAN
Mike Bruce Jr.—250cc Novice Intermediate
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Moody, James. Burleson Star (Burleson, Tex.), Vol. 26, No. 42, Ed. 1 Friday, January 25, 1991, newspaper, January 25, 1991; Burleson, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth762994/m1/5/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Burleson Public Library.