11/03/2026
Here is an end of season note from us to you. Thank you.
🏁 DIAMONDBACK MX & THE RANCH AT CARLISLE 🏁
A THANK YOU AS WE CLOSE OUT THE 2026 SEASON
What a season for Diamondback MX and The Ranch at Carlisle!
As we close out a huge year, we’re looking back with pride, gratitude, and excitement for what’s ahead. We ventured further into uncharted territory, welcomed new events and new friends, and continued building a place where people can come together and enjoy what they love. Every step forward was made possible by the people who showed up and pitched in.
TO OUR CLUB MEMBERS: Thank you for giving your time, lending your hands, and helping create real progress at our facility. A special thank-you to Anthony Maiorana, Scott McCoy, Taz Nichols, John Brunette, Devin Defayette, Alex Wilhide, Mike Vennard, Sean Smith, Scott Herzog, Joe Angelo Jr., and Alex Pikor. Your efforts made a difference, and we appreciate every one of you.
TO OUR WATER-CROSS CREW: Thank you to Anthony Campola and your team for your hard work on the Watercross Course.
TO THE ADK JEEPERS: Led by Mallory and Nick McCarroll and Bill Bailey, thank you for the time and effort you put into creating our Jeep woods and obstacle course.
TO CORBIN, CHRIS, AND OUR BURNOUT FRIENDS: Thank you for bringing the show to our burnout pad for two events!
TO OUR FRIENDS AT POWERTUBE TV: Thank you for promoting The Ranch and bringing your first OFF ROAD Powerfest to our property. We’re grateful to have been part of it.
TO OUR RACERS AND SPECTATORS: Your enthusiasm, support, and love for the sport are what bring this place to life. Thank you for being part of it.
TO OUR SCORING OFFICE FLAGGING CREW: Jeremy, Marcia, Conrad, Jeff Freedman, Stephanie McDonald, and Guyayne Simmon and all the crew members, thank you for your hard work and dedication throughout the season.
TO OUR ANNOUNCERS: Randy Simpson and Richard Conger, thank you for keeping everyone informed and bringing energy to race day!
TO OUR VENDORS: Performance Recreation of NY (Dan Beebe) and CC Cycles, thank you for supporting our riders and keeping them going. To our food vendors, JD’s Chicken and Roxy’s, thank you for keeping everyone fueled throughout the events. It was great to welcome Roxy’s back this season!
TO OUR SPONSORS: Motorex, Summit Bobcat, Carlisle Siteworks, Pangman’s Outdoor Power, and Buffo Container Service — thank you for backing us and helping us move forward.
Thank you also to Ducati, GASGAS, Honda, Husqvarna, Kawasaki, KTM, Triumph, and Yamaha for the tremendous contingency support, and to Rocky Mountain MC for the gift certificates for our attendees.
LASTLY, TO MY FAMILY — THANK YOU.
To my daughters, Ava and Emma, I’m grateful to share this journey with you. To my Mom and Dad, thank you for always keeping us fed all weekend. To my wife, thank you for keeping everything straight in the back office and supporting the work that goes into this place.
And to my son, thank you for joining me in the tradition of hard work and putting in the effort to make our facility the best it can possibly be. Sharing that with you means more than words can say.
It takes a village, and we’re proud of ours. This place is a labor of love, and we’ll continue working hard, pushing forward, and making sure The Ranch at Carlisle is known far and wide.
And you can keep coming along for the ride! Experience the events of our 2026 season on our TV show, RIDE RANCH, airing Wednesdays at 8 PM on Powertube TV’s OFF ROAD Channel. Tune in, relive the excitement, and share the experience with us!
We’re ending this season thankful for how far we’ve come and excited about how much more we can build together.
THANK YOU FOR BEING PART OF OUR STORY.
Here’s to great memories, continued progress, and an even brighter road ahead.
See you next season!
With gratitude,
James Slaughter Sr.
#69 🏁
