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7.2c is one National race which last race goes off at 915 pm. Racing is complete by 10 pm and it is 2 days on Friday and Saturday night. ERX also holds practice on select nights from December - March. Practice is complete by 8 pm (maybe 25 days). There are 5 Sunday races that may be finished around 5 pm and start around 9 am. Over 120 days, there may be 35 days with snowmobile racing/noise. Also, 169 is part of the snowmobile trail system and the ditch along County Road 21 or Brook Road NW is also a snowmobile trail. These trails are open 24/7 from December 1 - March 31. This doesn't mean every snowmobile sound comes from ERX and could very well be a group trail riding these areas at all hours. In my neighborhood sleds fly up our road off a lake all night long. It's winter in Minnesota. As for the motorcycles on the trails at ERX, they are sound tested very strictly by District 23 who oversees the "hare scramble" series of motorcycles. Motorcycles can not be over 96 decibels or the participant can not race. Many after market exhausts also stay under this level for the reason of disqualification during racing. Harley Davidson after market exhausts can have decibel levels of 135 and are legal on Minnesota roads. This does not mean every motorcycle sound comes from ERX. Another item that was not pointed out last night was an event last summer that had drinking, side by sides, four wheeler, etc which I'm sure angered many residents, but also angered ERX Motorpark. This event will not be held at ERX again. I do not disagree that communication could help both sides understand each others concerns and make a plan to work together; however, I'd like to ask the residents if they have ever visited ERX Motorpark, attended a motorsports event? I heard 2 women say they ran the 5k. That's not enough neighbors visiting and seeing what actually happens at ERX. One of the women moved in 2 years ago. ERX was there long before. I also ask this question .... if there are events that are so hated/loud, why not go away that weekend. I don't mean this in a disrespectful manner. For me, in Isanti, I feel the rodeo is nothing but an obnoxious drunk test, I have attended the event many times and still haven't found away to enjoy it, so we are usually gone to our boat, or a motocross track on that specific weekend. I'm OK with that. Others enjoy the rodeo and look forward to that weekend and that is OK. We are all allowed to enjoy different things. I certainly don't call Isanti sheriff or city hall and complain about the event. I choose to do something else that I enjoy doing and allow others to enjoy the rodeo. Thank Tou for your time. If you need any further information, I can be reached via email or cell Laura Hayer