[brian]

Saturday practice was wet,dry,wet,dry, dry etc etc........I was on wets and was feeling studley comin outa the last turn to the straights, not seeing the damp spot I had a handful of 2nd, both feet up and just about to hit third..... WHAM the green bike reminded me not to light it up on gooy rains, dam that hurt !!!! I stayed down for a few seconds... no I won't post picts of bruises :clap: Two to three other guys piled it in pretty harshly as well.... all got up, :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: Sunday races got quite wet later in the afternoon... In both Novice races I got lucky holeshots, mrroadkill dive bombed me (in the first one)he got in too hot kept it up and I "got lucky" and got around him (whew)... leading is something I have never done so i got almost a lap or so in front, and the arm pump and nerves were too much, so being the gentleman that outacontrol is... he and a couple others decided to relieve me of my stress and got around me.....which then pissed me off so I relaxed and got on it, started making up lost ground then the two got tangled and Kevin got by safely and was gone, it ended bout the same.....I'll take 2nd anyway I can get it..... Outacontrol definately deserved 1st :thumbup: The main was so wet we had 3' wide by 4 " deep puddles on the straights, so keeping the front tire up helped alot..........I think I ended up 4th ? in the main in the rain storm... the KX 500 handled very well I just haven't come to terms with the throttle control and gearing.....great experience........motarded highsided before the real rain hit, seeing a buddy face down on the track is heart wrenching to say the least, I was happy when we got him up and he made it back under his own steam......he's a tough bugger so he will recoup quickly :thumbup: :thumbup: my rain tires are done.... I will be happy to try out slicks, those rains when they get hot get gooey and the back end steps out more than I feel comfy with....this was my first time seeing Mooman on a track other than the clay....If I can be half as smooth as that guy I'll be happy..........RogerB stepped in and helped do all the griding etc, which went flawlessly....no confusion at all :thumbup:
we have a great group up here, not a dud in the bunch :clap: Oh yea, Vet trophy....... :hmmm: dam those boys are fast.....well I have raved enough..... see you sukas in the pits :twofinger

 

[rogerb]

Nice review, Brian~

I just want to thank everyone for getting out there, despite the weather, and ridin' your asses off!
Everyone did a great job and no real "issues" (well, one minor one :hmmm: )...
Had a good time gridding everyone, too.
Thanks for all the co-operation, :clap:
but I don't plan to making a habit of it.
Man, it sucked not being on the bike, but I'll be after y'all in PA on 04/24...BRAAHhhhAPpppppAPp! :thumbup:

I think we got the season off on the right foot!
(except for Kurt...hope you're feeling better, buddy!)

See ya in Port Angles~

 

[PaMotard]

Sounds like it well for Most of you,
How ya Doin Kurt ??
You are all welcome to come up to PA on Sunday for Practice/Play Day, we are having Mud Drags on the Hill, SuperMoto on the Track !

 

[brian]

I'll be the safety guy...... any possible place to crash I'll be there......hey what the hell, you only live once........I cannot wait for PA.... I'll bring my game... yaaa right..... :laughingr

 

[norm908]

hey whens the PA playday? and whos invited???????

 

[ronwest99]

hey Dave, why don't you post the whole schedule for PA, plus the information about practice days.

We'll get the moderator to make it sticky (aka stay at the top).

 

[rotortuner]

What is all required to run on these race days? gear and bike wise? Thanks.

CJG

 

[Hawker]

Sunday was the first time riding in a Supermotard race, and I've got to say I had a great time! Thanks Brian, Kevin, and everyone else I met at the track, I'm glad I met ya'll, and will definatly be doing as much of the series as I can. Great buch of folks out there!

Mark
(white XR400 #665)

 

[brian]

A welcome might not be appropriate... cause you are a lurker.... glad you are out of the closet.... you ran fast and smooth...... :thumbup: drink the coolaid... Ron is now your father...... :laughingr

 

[outofcontrol]

Good to have you Mark!
This forum is the place for local SM info.
Let me know if you are down for some woods riding around P-town. I ride almost every weekend in the woods (as long as there's not a SM event)
Hope you had fun!
-Kevin

 

[brian]

What is all required to run on these race days? gear and bike wise? Thanks.

CJG

http://home.comcast.net/~michaelnel/

MichaelN has spent huge time on his site, it has pretty much everything you could want to know about street and race tards...... suspension, tires , gear etc etc ....

as for local rules and regs check out Ron's site as well it will give a schedule etc etc for us washington/oregon guys........and whats expected

www.supermotousa.com

this and both those other sites are incredible sources of info....... :thumbup:

come to the events to ride hard, safe and most importantly have fun.... If your fast then stay home !! I get passed enough as it is :laughingr :laughingr just kidding you are always welcome......

 

[PaMotard]

hey Dave, why don't you post the whole schedule for PA, plus the information about practice days.

We'll get the moderator to make it sticky (aka stay at the top).

Done :thumbup:
Posted : SupermotoUSA Forum -Washington

See you There
Dave