Florida Trail Riders
The Florida Trail Riders is a registered, non-profit Florida corporation with 2,800 plus members. Its purpose is to promote motorcyclists as responsible and to facilitate off road motorcycle events in the state.
History
Enduro was the only form of motorcycle racing offered by Florida Trail Riders until 1978, when FTR introduced a new Harescramble series. In 1997, Florida Trail Riders started a Motocross series.
Activities today
FTR offers three different racing series, they include Enduro's, Harescrambles, and Motocross. Each of the three series attracts riders from across the state of Florida, and many riders from out of state. FTR's Harescramble series, is without a doubt, its largest, attendance-wise. An FTR Harescramble event draws anywhere from 550 to 800 riders at any given event on its race circuit. FTR's other two series are also continually growing. The Enduro series has also grown in the 2008 season, the majority of the races are held here in Florida. The FTR Motocross Series, just like the HS and Enduro series is running strong, and has put a new emphasis on safety for the 2008 season.
Responsible motorcyclists
FTR is a seen as a role model for other racing organizations in Florida, and even around the country. In 2006, FTR issued a 96 dB rule for Enduros and Harescrambles. The regulation was placed due to the growing problem of noise from competition off-road vehicles, and the land closures due to it. For the 2008 season, FTR required a USFS approved spark arrestors for all vehicles competing in FTR Enduro, and Harescramble events.