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 Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 12:00 am Post subject: A Young BMX Racer Banned For Life |
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*** A Young BMX Racer Banned For Life ***
Oldsmar, FL (TampaBays10) -- 09/24/2008
Excited BMX racers rushed onto the Oldsmar track located at 3102
Tampa Road on Tuesday evening. Girls and boys were busy practicing
their sport. They were speeding up steep hills and soaring through the
air trying to perfect their skills. Their proud parents watched from the
bleachers nearby.
That love of racing runs deep in the Hunter household. Amy races and
so does her 14 year old son Arik. She says "I raced my first national in
Atlanta. I am now ranked in the top 20 in the nation in my women's class."
But the days of winning trophies for her son Arik have been brought to a
screeching halt. Amy says he's been banned from the Oldsmar track for
life for recently pushing another racer he says cut him off. She explains
what her son did next. "He just kind of pushed him in the chest and while
I couldn't hear him you could tell he said something like what was up with
that?"
Hunter admits her son was wrong and she rushed over to shake him to
discipline him but says the race director, John Sawyer, had a different
reaction. "He immediately said call the police. Call the police because
they're out of here!"
Tampa Bay's 10 News spoke by phone with Greg Leasure of the
American Bicycle Association which governs the track. Leasure
says the decision is up to the race director. We tried to talk with
the race director, John Sawyer, to get his account of what happened
but he wouldn't agree to an on camera interview. Off camera he says
he didn't make the decision. Their volunteer board did.
Wayne Klumper's son races at the track. He says it's the kids who are
on the losing end. He says they're missing the real message behind
organized sports. "It needs to be sorted out to where the kids can
ride together."
Klumper adds that there has been tension between Amy Hunter and
John Sawyer in the past. "They're very competitive and they've bumped
heads and instead of backing down and trying to sort it out when it
happened it's built up and this is not something new.
It's something that's built up over a long period of time. The best thing
would be for both people to stay away from each other and some sort
of ruling where we can keep it that way. Enforce it that way so both kids
can be on the track and riding."
Tampa Bay's 10 News wanted to know if children could be banned since
the BMX track is located at a city run park. We couldn't find anything
about it in the BMX track agreement with the city. When we called the
city we were told it's not aware of anyone being banned for life.
For a look at the BMX agreement with the city of Oldsmar
as well as the ABA's Rules and Regulations.
* Click here for BMX Track Agreement ( .PDF )
* Click here for Track Regulations ( .JPG )
* Click here for Racing Rules Pt 1 ( .JPG )
* Click here for Racing Rules Pt 2 ( .JPG )
Meanwhile Hunter says she doesn't mind her son being punished.
But she believes the ban for life is too harsh. "Currently he is number
two in the district. He races two different bikes. He's number two in
cruiser and he's number two in the district in his 20 inch class." She
says Arik has spent the past three years at the Oldsmar track because
it's the only A.B.A. sanctioned track in Florida.
Greg Leasure says Arik can race at other ABA tracks since there are
250 others across the country. But Amy says you have to race locally
at your track in order to advance to other big races. She says she and
Arik were traveling 2 to 3 weekends out of the month to compete and
"We've probably spent over 10 thousand dollars this year already on racing."
CC - http://www.tampabays10.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=90521&catid=8
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*** Re: A Young BMX Racer Banned For Life
Gene`s BMX Quotes A Thought About This ***
Gene`s BMX News ( Thoughts Quote ) -- 09/24/2008
I do not know anyone in this PR but I will agree with the mom
on this one. The ban for life is too harsh. Come on it is a BMX
track for kids. Let them learn it out don`t throw them out.
A ban for life should be for something like doping, guns, or
something hard-core...... But a kid hitting another kid just
is not grounds for a life ban in my views. Maybe ban him for
a few race events, but not for life.
I know the ABA BMX rules say so but for the last few years
the ABA is starting to show more and more BS as a BMX
Sanction in a lot of areas. -- What is next with the ABA BMX?
join BMX racing so we can ban you from the sport. That is not
a good way to teach any kid that he or she did any wrong doings.
A life ban, what a joke the ABA BMX Sanction is...........
If there going to start throwing anyone one out of the BMX sport
it should be the parents that show up to the BMX tracks and are
drinking booze around all the kids. Come on people and open
your eyes. The parents drinking is starting to be a big problem
at lots of BMX tracks. It does not take much to see that.....
So now we need to ban the kids for life for hitting each other.
- Come on people..... get real.....
I say ban the parents that are drinking at the tracks if we are
going to start banning anyone and let the kids do there thing
at the BMX tracks. In all thoughts, BMX it is a sport for the
kids not the parents.
The ABA BMX - A Ban Happy BMX Sanction.
Want to join this BMX Sanction kid? - LOL
Just my thoughts,
Geneb...Wenatchee,Washington-USA
***** Gene`s BMX *****
All Things Northwest in BMX!
http://www.genesbmx.com
| Quote: | hey Gene...goin to the track tonite(Wed)...AND I'M TAKING A SIX PACK!!MIGHT EVEN DRINK ONE....you and your non-social,problem perpetuating preaching a$$ need to shut-up...definitly stay away from our area at the track,we've banned you FOR LIFE...no review or reinstatement pending - you are outahere!!!done!!!........anyone seen my pants? |
Cool, Just where is your track at so I
can make note not to be around there.
Geneb...Wenatchee,Washington-USA
***** Gene`s BMX *****
All Things Northwest in BMX!
http://www.genesbmx.com
| Quote: |
yup,I get heated when someone gets on my lifestyle...don't get me started on religion....and my dollar aint worth a dime anymore...the war sux....our Governor in WA is an idiot...my neighbors kids scream constantly on the otherside of the fence,they threw a rock and dented my old Shell Gas Station sign...my freewheel started "knocking" last night...its new!
and this post is about a kid pushing another kid... Rev. Gene saying "basically" its a result of drinking at the track...its a result of RACING hard,and 2 kids wanting to win, and crappy parents...come on Gene - get real(as you said) |
Not even close my friend, My point is there are
some bigger problems at the tracks than a few
kids fighting, like some parents drinking booze
around the BMX tracks. The BMX tracks are places
for kids to be. And the booze around them places,
That is not right to be seeing, ABA BMX or not. It
is just not right..... If you want to drink booze that
is cool in my book, but why do it around a BMX Track
and a bunch of kids? - Go home or to a bar to drink.
You quoted different morals:: OK,
So let me ask you this, Why not go to a school
yard and crack one of them beers open around
all the kids? - Why Not? think about it. Why would
you want to be drinking booze around a bunch of
kids? Same go with booze around the BMX tracks.
Since we are on a quoting bases how
about some youth pear presser quotes.
A QUOTE: Rolling Stones - Satisfaction::
When i'm watchin' my tv
And that man comes on to tell me
How white my shirts can be
But he can't be a man 'cause he doesn't smoke
The same cigarrettes as me
I can't get no, oh no no no
Hey hey hey, that's what i say.---
It is not even close to any bible beliefs but
it does have some grate power in the words.
The kid getting ban from BMX for life is not right.
That is a power trip by some one or a BMX Sanction.
It could have been delt with a lot different than just
getting rid of the kid in all. It is sad that the BMXing
community is doing this kind of crap to the kids.
Take care,
Geneb...Wenatchee,Washington-USA
***** Gene`s BMX *****
All Things Northwest in BMX!
http://www.genesbmx.com
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~~~ Voice Reactions/Comments To This Story ~~~
A Young BMX Racer Banned For Life.......
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~~~ Goldfinger7967 wrote:
Little men and their power trips. Pathetic.
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~~~ gopdotcom wrote:
Sounds like both parents need to sit down and work this out.
Then both kids need to sit down and be taught some manners
on winning, losing and taking a break from it all.
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~~~ deeza wrote:
Sounds like mom is more interested in talking about where she and
the kid stand in rankings and the amount of money they've spent. Is
that the first time the kid's had a problem there? I assume the other
guy was NOT on his bike or moving at the time he was pushed. I don't
know about dirt biking, but at car race tracks, people can be banned
permanently. Just depends. Need more info from all sides to render
a fair judgment.
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~~~ Destiny9226 wrote:
I am so upset about this story and its negative light on the track.
There is no conspiracy here, no force put together to ban the Hunter
family. Amy Hunter and her son are not victims of anything except
their own bad sportsmanship. Their need for winning has given them
an “at all costs” attitude and that is what led to their problems. They
have no one to blame but themselves. As for the track operator and
its board members being some sort of villains, that’s just ridiculous.
How do you criticize a group of volunteers who give that track and
those kids as much of their time as they give to their own family and
jobs. I am proud to say that my kids are part of Oldsmar BMX and am
proud of all the people who make it the place that it is!
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~~~ bmxgranddad wrote:
Tammie, miss you in Jax and you are still doing a great job as you
did with this article. There is something else going on here as the NBL
(where my grandson rides) would not ban for life but we may have
either warned the kid or told him to go home and cool off. We do have
strong rules against profanity but, ban for life, seems extreme without
more information. Why don't they (Hunter's) ride NBL as the State Assn
has tracks in Tampa/Sarasota/St. Pete/Orlando near them. There are
riders up here who belong to both ABA and NBL. The Oldsmar track is
really nice but so are NBL tracks. We are considering doing the Disney
Cup next month in Kissimmee. Our home track is in Middleburg, Fl.
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~~~ mom1LB wrote:
Move on Hunter family! Find a bigger kid to pick on next time!
Poor sports!
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~~~ bmxdad wrote:
There is a reason why Amy Hunter and her punk kid were thrown
out....some people just can't play nice with others and the apple
does not fall too far from the tree in this case.
On three different occasions her son has started fights with other
riders. They both had a 2 week suspension from the track for
unsportsman like conduct and cursing. You can't sit next to her
if you have small kids because of her potty mouth.
And John Sawyer's Kid and Amy's Son used to be good friends
until John's kid started beating Arik on a routine basis. And Amy
got all bent out of shape because she was spending all her money
for second place and she was having none of that.
When ever something bad happens in this world you often hear:
"he was such a nice person, had such a good family, never had any
problems, I would never have expected something this bad, from this
person".
Well that is not what people are saying at the track in this case. All you
have to do is ask any parent or kid out there and say "guess who just
got banned for life at the track"......and every single one of the parents
and kids will say with a smile " I guess is was Arik and Miss Amy"
What comes around goes around. This is one dynamic due
who will not be missed one bit at the track.
And since she has said that she is already going to sue the
track why would they comment about this one isolated headache.
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~~~ BMXolympicSPORT wrote:
I am the father of five children, four of whom ride BMX and enjoy the
sport. This "story" is an insult to the BMX community and the members
of Oldsmar BMX. A sport created by kids for kids give all riders the equal
opportunity to grow at an individual pace; learning life lessons in winning,
losing and trying again not to mention the value of sportsmanship and
hardwork. Oldsmar BMX has riders as young as 4 yrs. old. Instead of
being a role model for these kids Mr. Hunter chooses to be a BAD
example. It is my belief, Erik's behavier is a result of his mothers poor
parenting. Miss Amy Hunter and her son have both exibited a lack of
respect for others. On several occasions they have both cursed in front
our kids and shown a lack of maturity when dealing with members on
and off the track. After several warnings, formal & informal, this ban is
warrented in efforts to protect our children. I truely feel sorry for Erik
and I hope that the ban from riding BMX in Olsmar can help this young
man understand the limits of behavier. As for Miss Hunter that ship has
sailed. Perhaps this is a case for child services not media coverage.
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~~~ daddysgirllea wrote:
I have been a volunteer at Oldsmar BMX for almost 4 years, and have
become (sadly) very familiar with the "Hunter story." I am disappointed
with the negative slant in which this story was portrayed by your news
team on our OldsmarBMX family. Further investigation by your reporter
would have revealed the multiple times Ms. Hunter has been asked to
"simmer down, walk away, etc..." More than once the police department
has had to be called--which in itself should be a complete embarrassment
to the Hunter family,as well as an encouragement to change the
behavior.This family was for years welcomed- as every other family
is- to this family of BMXers and this sport, it was Ms. Hunter who chose
to continually set a bad example for not only her son but for he rest of
our children who also love to ride this sport. To the Hunter's I say,"Grow
up! Both of you should be ashamed of your behavior, especially Amy."
To the reporter who did this story I say, "Shame on you for not telling
the whole story--isn't that your obligation to the public?" To the Board of
Directors and Track Operator at Oldsmar BMX I say "Bravo! Thanks for
protecting our kids from the bad behavior and the potty mouth of Ms.
Hunter." Too bad the leaders of other organized sports don't do the
same for consisitently ill-behaving parents!
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~~~ mybabysmama wrote:
I can not beleive that this woman is as bad as everyone says she is.
It sounds to me that her son is won of the best riders their and every
one else is jealous. Or maybe their are other issues which people do
not want to talk about of why they do not like this girl and her sweet son.
If anyone saw the video you know what I am talking about. She should
sue this track for every penny they have and then ban all other riders
for life.
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~~~ DVJB4 wrote:
Oldsmar BMX is an amazing facility. From the first day we took our son
to the track as a 4 year old we have witnessed an outstanding display of
support not only from other parents but the veteran riders as well. You
only have to visit the track once to understand. If a rider crashes there
are 5 parents high stepping accross the track to make sure the child is
not injured. The riders themselves will stop and help another downed
child back on his/her bike. It's also pretty amazing to talk to parents of
veteran riders about equipment and training tactics. I've not met one
parent unwilling to share their knowledge. Stop by on race night to
further witness outstanding support of these young, future superstars.
With regard to the Hunters, I agree there is no room for poor language
and agressive behavior. I know Amy and she has always treated my
family respectfully and supportively. I'm confident that once the dust
settles and as long as the parties involved are willing to discuss this issue
seriously and openly that an appropriate resolution can be reached. Arik
Hunter is one of the more senior riders at Oldsmar BMX. He needs to
understand that he is setting an example for the little ones. We have only
been a member of Oldsmar BMX for a year and don't know the entire
history. However, perhaps what Arik needs is a complete understanding
of his obligations as a senior rider which include, having fun, doing his
best, being a good sport, being helpful and correcting his mistakes. After
all, we all make mistakes.
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~~~ MicroKnobby wrote:
"mybabysmama",
Are you kidding? You watch a ten second video clip and make up your
mind to disregard every other post from people who have witnessed
the Hunter drama for over a year?
I was hesitant to respond to your small minded embarrassment of a
post but I couldn't help but bring attention to your rediculous excuse
for justice. Sue for every penny? You probably have spare change in
your pocket than the track does in the bank. Ban every other rider?
For what? Never mind, don't respond. I just suppressed the gag reflex
I encountered after I read your last comment.
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~~~ Interstate275Fla wrote:
Once again this incident is an example of how the socialist State of
Florida treats its citizens: Banned for life without the benefit of due
process. Even on a teenager.
Moreover, banned for life is a life sentence without the benefit of trial;
all you need in Florida is law enforcement to rubber stamp the deal.
Perhaps the Florida Legislature needs to ban banned for life (except
by court order for a definite time period). Besides, banned for life is
like having your American citizenship stripped from you and banned
from the country for no reason, even if you were born here.
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~~~ BMXer3 wrote:
First we have to set the record straight. Ms. Hunter and her son were
suspended from the track for two weeks for aggressive and
unsportsmanlike behavior on the son's part. When that suspension was
finished they were welcomed back to the track. After a period of time his
behavior once again became unacceptable and the police were called
once again. At this point a trepass warrant was taken out against the
two of them to not be allowed at the track. Not a ban. Arik is more than
welcome to race at any other ABA facility in the country as well as any
NBL facility. The reporter on this case should have researched the facts
more before she assumed that the Hunter family was wrongly accused.
The reporter and this news station owe the track an apology.
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~~~ DapperDave wrote:
There's gotta be more to this incident than what's contained in this story.
"Banned for life" for a shove in the chest? I have to believe there were
previous disputes/confrontations before this one. Otherwise, the "for life"
banning seems waaaayyyy too harsh.
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~~~ mybabysmama wrote:
MicroKnobby if you are not seeing this as a potential racial issue you
obviously are always on the right side of the issue. For all too long people
of color have ben held to hire standards and punishments. If they can get
a few acres and a pony out of this so be it, sue sue sue. IMO what he or
the mom did dose not seem so bad. Things happen in sports and a little
pushing and shoving goes both ways, you ever play basketball. You get 6
fouls for a reason. And I am sure all the good ole boys watching there
son's race never got out of hand with the cursing. just because a woman
dose it dont change the rules.
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~~~ Liquidbill wrote:
Is this really the product of a well researched news story?? Being
involved in the Sports Turf industry for the past 22 years, I felt that
I had seen all as far as biased news reporting. BUT, I stand to be
contradicted now in my own back yard. Did the reporter actually
spend 10 seconds with ANY other members of Oldsmar BMX? I think
not. This was truly a well rehearsed , slanderous, undermining report
prompted by an apparent connection to the people at fault. As a member,
board member, volunteer, member liaison, parent, and extremely
involved social citizen, I feel nothing but disgust for the way this
event was presented by your news, or lack there of, personnel.
What we as the board have tried to
bring to the track for the kids and parents-
*good sportsmanship
*positive reinforcement
*camaraderie among all
*positive attitude towards improvement
*encouragement, not regret and failure
*a feeling of success for the kids self esteem
*a safe atmosphere for character building
*a continued effort to improve quality, enthusiasm, and rider count.
*a place for families to interact
*an overall enjoyable and economical experience
Now, what is not tolerated I would feel should go with out saying.
But knowing that our integrity has been maliciously attacked by
“dirty laundry” news reporting, I guess elaboration is due.
Foul language Verbal and/or physical abuse by parent or participants
Unsportsmanlike conduct Interference threatening the well being of the
ABA/BMX arena Cheating Prejudices of any kind Dangerous behavior
We have addressed and solved many issues that have come forth as
all competitive sports events have. Our families have donated many
hours and dollars for the continued growth and support. There is
NOTHING but an extremely exciting success story to be told at or
about Oldsmar BMX.
One of the successes is removing any negative features that may
threaten the well being of our kids and their positive attitudes. This
was done due to the feedback.
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~~~ MicroKnobby wrote:
Give me a break, mybabysmamma. From the sounds of it, the all
volunteer staff has been more than patient and accommodating to
the Hunter family. How many warnings are you supposed to give for
un-sportsman like behavior before kicking someone out of the league?
Shoving someone while jockeying for a basketball is a little different than
shoving someone to start a fight. If a player on a basketball team was
always starting fights and had been warned multiple times, I guess you
would just keep saying "oh well, let's not do anything about it because
people of color always get a bad rap" instead holding that person
accountable.
Out of all the posts on here, yours is the only one that is racist. There
are no "Good ole boys" out at that track, only caring parents who want
their kids to have a good time and learn how to win as well as how to
lose. You won't find a more supportive atmosphere anywhere, and it
doesn't matter what you look like. So get over your personal problems
and please, spell check your work before you post again.
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~~~ Nadialynn wrote:
When some one gets broken legs, arms or killed banned for life would
be an issue. Sort of reminds me of the little Ramsey girl mom did the
pushing. Let the kids do what they want and be a good sport about it.
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~~~ Liquidbill wrote:
We have addressed and solved many issues that have come forth
as all competitive sports events have. Our families have donated
many hours and dollars for the continued growth and support. There
is NOTHING but an extremely exciting success story to be told at or
about Oldsmar BMX.
One of the successes is removing any negative features that may
threaten the well being of our kids and their positive attitudes. This
was done due to the feedback of many, the constant problem causing
members, the negative perception displayed all to many times, the
verbal tones and language, the attempts to change the system for 1
person, and last but not least, repetitive counseling, warnings, and two
week suspension that have fallen on the closed ears of the Hunters.
Arik is a fantastic rider with exceptional talent. I don’t think anyone can
argue that and I for one always enjoyed his abilities and progress. My
son spent the last 2 years looking up to riders of this caliber for advise,
support, and recognition. But to be involved in a sport encompasses so
much more that physical talent. Attitude, respect, and pier presentation
must accompany the profile to support the wishes of over 200 other
members that would love to learn from an exception rider like Arik.
And to see our State Final Championship tainted with the violent outcome
perception of many , was evidence that we had let a continued cancer
tear down the integrity of all that attended, participated, traveled, and
volunteered.
To address the complaints of prejudice, just come visit us or gander
at the member roster. You will certainly find that the majority of BMXers
are not specific to any race, color, or creed. We have a cultural melting
pot that within itself adds to the comradely , social awareness, and multi-
lingual education aspect of being involved with a large group of
sportsmen and inevitably friends. I would only hope as news
directors, you will, in the future.
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~~~ daddy630 wrote:
Well first off, the reporter on this story should of got the facts on why the
Hunters were banned from the track and I think that the reporter would
of thought twice about covering this story. Secondly, Miss hunter should
be ashamed of herself by her actions and how she carrys on at the track
when her son acts as a POOR SPORT when he is racing. She is not at all
setting an example for her son and others at the track when she acts like
a teenager towards her son. The writing is on the wall and its not fair for
other children at the track to be subjected to her outbursts toward her
son or to others. She's simply a poor sport and by going to the press was
just a way to try to make her look like she is being singled out. Well thats
not the case and she knows it. And the best part is how she loves to
throw her weight around saying how she is in the Military. "Thats
poor representation" Good luck to you Miss Hunter!!
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~~~ lonewolfBMX wrote:
This family has raced at our track many times and they could not have
set more of a perfect example around other parents and children. I was
planning on going to this track with my family yet will NOT nor do I
encourage others to go there. This is the way they treat people!!! Give
me a break. Since its City owned perhaps they need to step in and fire
the entire staff and start over. It sounds like typical corrupt parents.
Perhaps they were way to envious of this childs ranking!!! If he ever
hit someone or caused physical damage to property..yes he would be
banned from our track. But displaying frustration on another kid by
pushing him...give me a break! Oldsmar does not sound like a place I
would want to bring my children, I would hate to be banned if my child
accidently bumped into someone here. Sounds like a bunch of stuck up
snobs and the Hunters are always welcomed to race at our track. Did the
kid that get pushed take offense? Perhaps you need to stick the sissy on
a football team and let him learn to take a little contact. If I was that kid
I would feel bad that my parents over reacted as they did....WAKE UP
PEOPLE....he was not punched or knocked down. Also perhaps the little
weazle did mean to take out the #2 rider. Has anyone looked at that. If
there was intent to knock Arik down...he should be Banned as well. You
selfish snobs at Oldsmar ought to do the right thing and give them one
more chance, as this story is really going to make you folks look bad.
Hell I heard about it thus me writing half way across the country. We
were invited by the Hunters to come see your "great" facility. Sorry Ms.
Hunter I do not plan taking my family to this wacked out track of crazy's
Good luck and please know your welcome at our track but please dont
bring these people you spoke soo highly about because I would be afraid
my son might get bumped...ouch!!
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~~~ BMXer3 wrote:
lonewolfBMX, let me get this straight. You live half way across the
country yet you seem to think you know what happens at our track.
And it is obvious that your are friends with the Hunter's since she
invited you to come to our track. And at some point we must have
done something right since in your words Ms. Hunter "spoke soo highly
about" us. Perhaps you should think for yourself instead of writing
because Ms. Hunter asked you to. This is obvious because being half
way across the country you have no other way of knowing what our
local news station is reporting.
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~~~ BMX456 wrote:
I feel compelled to write in because anyone who believes the lie that Ms.
Hunter is telling should have a little back ground info on her character.
Although sweet and innocent seeming at first, Ms. Hunter is manipulative
sneaky woman. Ms. Hunter will do anything to get what she wants and
what she wants is a 1st place title. Examples: Ms. Hunter has a handicap
sticker on her car due to a “back injury” that allows her to show up last
minute to BMX events and get handicap parking and yet she then goes
and races, honest, I think not. At national BMX events Ms. Hunter lies
about her son’s age so that he can have 2nd practice round with the
older kids, fair, I think not. During the Grands last year Ms. Hunter went
to the ABA announcer and gave them a bogus nickname to call out to
Arik’s opponent rider during the race in order to throw that rider off his
game. Talk about poor sportsmanship! Earlier in the afternoon on the
day of the incident that led to Mr. Hunter’s discharge Ms.Hunter tried to
convince another rider to “sit this moto out, you boys are tired and you
can run the next one” only to then push her son up to the gate after the
other rider had agreed and walked away and rest, thus ensuring her
son’s transfer. In her story Ms. Hunter claims to only have shaken her
son to control him during the altercation, the biggest lie of all. Anyone
present that day knows that Ms. Hunter hit her son in the head and about
his face and then forced him to lie about it when confronted by police. Ms.
Hunter is not an honest woman and anyone who believes that she is
telling any kind of truth here is just another one of her victims.
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~~~ lonewolfBMX wrote:
Again Show your character Oldsmar! Its kids and teenage kids. Their
not out on the streets doing bad things. They are at a track sharing their
passion....You folks ought to allow Arik one more chance and maybe
have them sign a paper stating any altercations your out! This is a black
eye for a track I was told good things about. For the only ABA track in
Florida....set the tone PLEASE! As of now I dont encourage anyone racing
their...your over reacting over something minor. I am sure little Jimmy
being pushed did not even bother him. If it did..maybe he needs to ride
NBL. Fix this and move on Oldsmar. You have racers all over the states
laughing at you!! Me for one....
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~~~ mybabysmama wrote:
It seems that everyone is out attacking her just because
she likes a little flava in her life....shame on you.
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~~~ BMX456 wrote:
LonewolfBMX How do you not see the big picture here. As stated by
many already the Hunter family was given many warnings and they
knew that this was the last one. One warning came directly from the
ABA a few months back when she and son were suspended for 2 weeks.
How many last chances do you give a person. In a group of 100's of
riders and family members that support Oldsmar BMX you are finding
none that support the Hunter Family. What does that tell you.
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~~~ cbrprofessor wrote:
Funny how so many of you saw and read a different story from the
rest of us. I did not hear the reporter slander the track or any of the
participants. She simply asked questions about why Arik was banned.
And I also heard her and the anchor say that they asked John to
comment on camera to tell his side of the story but he refused.
If you are mad at anyone it should be at him for not making sure
both sides of the story where told.
If SO many people are involved and participating at the Oldsmar track
why is it only ONE parent was willing to talk to the reporter. Sounds like
all of you need to get a life and let the kids race….aggression is a part
of sports. Suck it up and move on…THEY ARE KIDS!
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~~~ FlashRR wrote:
I concur with your comments cbrprofessor!
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~~~ nana122 wrote:
I have been sitting back and reading all of these blogs and it does not
take a rocket scientist to realize that "mybabysmama" is Amy Hunter!
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~~~ lonewolfBMX wrote:
BMX your and idiot...I saw the news clip that is on the internet from the
station. Thats how I know about the local news you uneducated fool!
Again the whole BMX industry is looking unfavorable on you track. I told
you I met them at a race and yes they did speak high about the only
ABA track in Florida. What did you want them to do..praise the NBL?
Make them sign a paper and notorize it as other tracks do. Your son
is prob the weazle that could not take the push and your also the one
that is always yelling PEDDLE PEDDLE!!!
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~~~ lonewolfBMX wrote:
cbrprofessor....I agree with..They did not want to give their side on the
news but want to attack whom did speak. I AM BLOGGING for everyone
to ban this track! Suck it up is right!
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~~~ airforce95 wrote:
I have been to this track before just to watch the kids race. On more
than one ocassion I have watch kids run other kids off the track so that
they could win the race or advance to the next round. Some of the kids
that were run off on purpose got hurt. Each time that I saw that happen
not once did the person that was in the wrong get punished. And you
better believe there have been more than one shoving match at this
track. I have seen kids fight before. Now you ban a kid for life because
of a push. That's taking it to another level.
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~~~ lonewolfBMX wrote:
See..I have never been at this track and was planning on going, Sounds
like a bunch of pre-Madonna's. At this stage I will never go! I dont think
Oldsmar realizes the bad rep they are getting for little johhny getting
pushed. He is probably the trouble maker and now he may finally get
a shot at winning with this Hunter kid getting banned.
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~~~ mybabysmama wrote:
LoneWolf ... I agree with you this track has a bunch of parents who are
very protective of there kids. Basicly raising them to be a bunch of cry
babies. God forbid they ever run into any trouble on the street and there
mommies and daddies are not around to help them out. Kids need a good
enviornment to do some growing up in and this could be a good one if
they let kids be kids instead of laying down the law at every chance.
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~~~ OldsmarRockz wrote:
airforce95 - I don't know who you are but "airforce" said it all. I have
going to the Oldsmar since the day it stated and there has only been a
few times kids got into it. This is racing and what are you suppose to say
when you try to pass on the track - excuse me please - then pass on the
left. Get Real. The cops have been called out to the track twice. Her son
went after two different children - by the way - both times he went after
the winner. I saw both and the other kids did nothing. The first instance
the boy who won was tring to congradulate Arik on his race.
I would like to hear from the person at channel 10 who made the
desision that this story was news worthy. Every day in the entire
United States parents and their children are suspened from their teams
or fields because of their actions. This is no different. You have a parent
who wants their kid to be number one no matter what and have no
respect for the rules unless they benifit them selves. You think they
would learn after the first suspention but nooooooo,they both behave
the same way when they return to the track get suspended again and
look it hits the news. Why is this news? What makes this different? Ms.
Hunter must have freinds at channel 10.
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~~~ MicroKnobby wrote:
lonewolf and babysmama,
Please, keep the posts coming. You guys are quite a dynamic duo! I fell
out of my chair from laughing so hard when I read your posts. "BMX your
and idiot"...Genius! You had everyone fooled into believing you could
spell "you're" and "an" wrong, wow!
airforce, are you sure you were at Oldsmar? I've never heard of any
fights other than the one mentioned in the story. And as for kids cutting
other kids off, that's part of BMX and I think you're cluless for not
knowing that. Arik (and Mom) didn't understand that part of the sport
and took it personally (repeatedly). The track is no place for cry babies
who get their feelings hurt everytime they rub elbows with another rider;
you have to be tough. Lonewolf, don't you agree? I can hardly wait to
read what you write next!
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~~~ lmaoatuppl wrote:
Wow, Oldsmar, you all are really showing your SPORTSMANSHIP through
these posts. You hypocrits. Yes, please keep posting. You all are showing
your true colors and proved the calibur of people you are.
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~~~ mybabysmama wrote:
Microknobby.....are you still here....don't you have to be buying the
hot dogs and hambugers for the track....try not to eat your inventory.
Dont you think i know who you all are.....
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~~~ lmaoatuppl wrote:
This is exactly what I've been trying to get through to the ABA all along
the type of people I've had to deal with at this track. Anyone that wanted
had the chance to speak with the news. But you people don't hesitate to
hide behind your computers with a fake name and tell lies or what you
think you know. We will see who perseveres! Nuff said!
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~~~ lonewolfBMX wrote:
Here you go Microdick....you guys are the laughing stock of BMX...go
out on the web and see what they are really saying about your track and
then you will really fall off your rocker. Oldsmar is really taking a kink
with this exposure for a little push. Get the kid a pair of Micronuts....!!!!
There you go your writtings are being posted as well bringing lovely
press to your queens. Ahhhhooooooow howled the Wolf!
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~~~ MicroKnobby wrote:
lonewolf, you have not let me down. Thank you!
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~~~ lonewolfBMX wrote:
lmaoatuppl...I am from Mo and I am sorry you have to deal with these
clowns. Its unfortunate that this track is the only ABA in Florida..I feel
your pain. There are some nice tracks about. If I were you I would
leave these idiots and go to the NBL as I can imagine they would not
ban a KID for life. Pathetic...it really is!
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~~~ ericmorciglio wrote:
hi iam eric morciglio 19-27x.. the hunter story is nuts! its makes our
sport look really bad and it reiterates whats society thinks about kids
on bmx bikes and skate bored etc, bad news and no good.. You may
be ok with your son loosing a race and givining him a pat on the back
but apperantly some people feel they must teach their child that you
must win at any cost even if it means making yourself look foolish. this
kid arik hunter has had an attitude problem since i met him i distinctly
rember a pro rider refusing to train this child due to his attitude.. With
that being said the parent is just as responsible!!!!! teach your child the
how to be a man by teaching him how to lose or win as an ambassador
of his sport and/or trade, teach him to always tell another athlete win or
loose good job. Now to the people that say this ethniclly motavatied, iam
spanish i have never in my life had a problem with jon sawyer or any
adult or rider of oldsmar bmx we are a family, we fix each other bikes,
pay for practice for another rider if they dont have it , we share race
gear blood sweat and tears and few bumps and bruises. And at the end
of the day we all hang out at that gate and chit chat or learn more about
bmx heck jon will even let us ride another 1hr or 2. he does not get paid
no one does.. your child broke the rules wheather the other riders move
was clean or not we dont fight on that track we are bmxers not boxers or
ufc fighters. a lifetime ban has not even been set fourth by our track or
the ABA. he is an attitude problem like most 14yr old boys. get it under
control or lose your aba or nbl card.. i think arik should have to apoligize
to the track and his fellow RIDERS, and get back on his bike and do what
he loves which is RACE HIS BIKE! he made a mistake we have had
problems with his attitude before but when mom flys off the handle no
offense so will the kid, and fyi it has nothig to do with him be of mixed
race. LET kids ride their bikes arik needs to keep his cool.
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~~~ ericmorciglio wrote:
lonewolf fyi!! the kid is only going for district one their are kids out of
state in his class that he will never beat or in his state he will never beat
to obtain national number one. he is chacing district he went to some
double points local outside of florida check the points if you dont
believe me.
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