IN!
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OUT. still no working bike
I'm still hoping that it gets back together before the 5/15 practice day
edit: 5/15 is my commencement...2 hour speeches? coordinating a bunch of complaining family? a bazillion pictures? a school request for an alumni donation?
yeah f that. let's go riding!
Last edited by breakdirt916; 04-26-11 at 01:53 PM.
no practice needed, just ask my spine!
your deadline is 5/28 at 6AM, just ask Paul(i forget what year that was though)
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Recent vid of the track. I'm hoping to make it out this year.
YouTube - Southwick Private Practice
John
04 KTM 125SX
05 CBR600RR
07 KTM 250XC-W
Why do I see:
A) over shooting many turns with the rear locked as I refuse to touche the front brake in fear for my life
B) soiling my shorts repeatedly after overshooting a drop off I forgot was coming up
C) lots of 'face time' in that nice sand after tucking my front, repeatedly
D) a right leg 3 times the size of my left after many, many stalls and follow up kick starts
I do believe I'm going to die.
Actually the track seems to be very similar to Hemonds MX, everything flows nicely, no 'BIG' jumps/doubles/etc, no rhythm sections, but a CRAP TON more sand. I can't imagine what the track will look like after PRACTICE let alone a couple races, I'm going to need outriggers to keep from falling into trenches.
Don't worry about overshooting corners. Let off the throttle and you'll stop pretty quickly. And don't worry, that sand is nice and soft. Easy landings, hard to pick the bike after.
-Brian
15 S-Works Venge
wow that video psyches me up!
Then I realized that everything kurlon said applies to me...so ya I really hope i at least get a trail ride in first...
Josh: you'll be fine...Eddie says you're as fast as he is!
that's a great vid, really shows the track well, thanks for posting.Originally Posted by JRide
looks like a fun day! empty track
only noticed one change from last year, the jump after the upper bleachers, before the finish line jump.
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it's a really fun event, perfect track to host it at with no sharp doubles, all about momentum in the sand.
you guys will have a blast.
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A, no
B, no
C, yes
D, Yes
And the first time you pick up your bike, you'll be pouring sweat and it will dawn on you just how whipped you're gonna be when this is all over. But it will hurt so good.
Paul_E_D
Latest updates from Davo:
Register early, get free grips. (1)
Show up with beer, get more beef free. Show up without beer, get one out of pity. (2)
FC is buying old suspension springs?! (3)
Other Stuff. (4)
1: You must be one of the first 200 to register to receive free Pro Taper Grips
2: Show up Friday night, get a free Narragansett beer if over 21. Show up with at least a six pack of Narragansett in your cooler, they'll toss a free siz pack your way to fortify your stock.
3: FC is buying old fork spring sets for $30, shock springs for $25, and will be on site performing full services. All participants get free setup and tech support throughout the event.
4: Pre-registrations get a fistful of various coupons for discounts on stuff, all get a smaller coupon collection.
This is turning into a VIP grab bag style thing at a ritzy posh event for movie stars or something. I fully expect to be gifted shampoos, hand cream and a six months supply of ProActive along side my spa treatment coupons now.
Lol! Last year I scored 2 pair of smith goggles AND a pair of smith sunglasses for 30 bucks and all the free Colt 45 I could drink. (not many...)
Paul_E_D
Davo puts on a good show! wait till you see the mobile DJ truck, if it's there again, badass rig.
where you guys staying Fri night? anyone camping over into Sun? Paging Dr. Squirrel...
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Think I may actually be able to make it up to watch anyways. Gate fee for spectating?
LRRS EX #165 (formerly)
I'm pre-registered for both the day and the following open practice so I'll be there the whole weekend. I'll need a hot shower to test out the products in my VIP gift bag though so I'm going to get a hotel room for Friday and Saturday night.
yeah, think my friend Mike had to pay $20 at the gate when he came to spectate.
reminds me, if you're riding, keep cash on you when you arrive at the gate. i always forget there is a fee for us too (yeah, i know, kinda beat) there is a BoA ATM up the street across from the gas station if you forget.
i'm down to split a room like last year if it works. Squirrel, 6_Finger and i stayed pretty close to the track but i have no clue where we stayed.
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$20 to watch you hooligans!!! Does that come with all the Colt 45 I can drink and a designated driver?
LRRS EX #165 (formerly)
hahaa, nah, 'Gansett! no driver though, just gotta use one eye
yeah, pretty sure he said $20
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Psyched about the 'gansett upgrade. I don't think it's all the free beer you can drink this time tho...
And 20 dollars? Pshhh we're worth 40 in laughs alone!
Paul_E_D
Sweet, I'll leave a donation bucket at the front gate so you guys can donate to your spectators.
LRRS EX #165 (formerly)
truth!
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I may be camping at the track Friday night and Sat night.
Usual spot.
OK, good to know. i might do the same, not sure yet.. .
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The kid who posted that vid said it was a private practice through a dealership.that's a great vid, really shows the track well, thanks for posting.
looks like a fun day! empty track
only noticed one change from last year, the jump after the upper bleachers, before the finish line jump.
John
04 KTM 125SX
05 CBR600RR
07 KTM 250XC-W
Ok, Getting excited even though I know I will probably spend more time eating sand than riding the bike, lol.
I will be camping Friday and Saturday night. The wife will be coming to the track when she gets out of work on Saturday.
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