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Flying Dutchman MC Flat Track - Sep 2015 - Part 2

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Here are more photos from the Flying Dutchmen Motorcycle Club flat track races! Between Moto Mania in August (photos coming soon!) and watching flat track in September, I REALLY want to ride around a dirt oval right about now.

Flying Dutchman MC Flat Track - Sep 2015 - Part 1

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The husband of the woman that I bought my 2003 Sportster from gave me this flyer for flat track races being held by the Flying Dutchmen Motorcycle Club .  I'm glad he did.  4 months later, I took my kids to the event last Sunday and it was really fun. After a long drive to New Ulm (about 1 hr 45m from Minneapolis), we found the place. The club grounds are situated in a nice wooded area.  They have barn-turned-clubhouse with food and drinks available for purchase inside.  There was a big fire pit outside too. In addition to the flat track, there is a hill for hill climbs on site too. Here's a view the track from the pits.  There were some bleachers set up next to the announcing stand.  The track is 1/4 mile and was very well groomed.  The dirt seemed to be packed quite tight (unlike Moto Mania) and almost appeared paved.  Where's the dust cloud??? Here are a couple of Harleys that I spotted in the pit area. I liked the...