#226 round 6 2012

[darkduc7]

2nd expert weekend...I'm trying so hard to get past my mental blocks, and get back into the 20's, and to my seasons goal of teens. However, I did not execute the changes I knew I needed to make to get there this round. I need to work on body position in a huge way, and corner entry speed, which of course go hand in hand. Maybe I will pull it off in October...? I certainly could use some critique, but havent spent the time or money this year to get any. Regardless, even the changes I know I need to make havent stuck.

Overall, I cant complain though, the sticky side stayed down, I had some fun battles, even if it was in the back of the pack. (man those RSP guys are relentless The bike felt great, and I did too, but to go faster, I need to press that comfort zone. I know I'm capable of much more, but I freeze up once on track, and go into my old habits...easier then change I guess. Just a second quicker and I can really get into the mix. Im determined that it will happen next round, provided we are lucky enough to have some decent weather.


results:

gtl- 14th of 25
lwgp- 23rd of 30
lwsb- 19th of 23
pitbike race- 2nd

Low Down Racing had an epic weekend, no thanks to me ...Bill Morey and John Linn slaughtered their personal bests and the competition, so shout out to those animals. It was awesome to watch those two push each other and truely enjoy every session on their bikes. As always, the festivities in T1a drew a crowd of peeps from all over the paddock, something that I look foward to every weekend. Thanks to Heath and Adam for the encouragment and comeraderie. Thanks to my wife Jen for being so supportive! See you falkers in October!

thanks arcy for a couple pics of practice:

[CBR929RE]

you have John right there to help you with your body position.

good job in the pitbike race

[darkduc7]

you have John right there to help you with your body position.

good job in the pitbike race

haha yeah...not only do i need help with position, but im struggling with how im anchoring myslef to the bike. i'm gassing out quickly, and, although im good about bar pressure once set in the corner, i'm bracing the bars too much in braking zones and turn in, instead of squeezing with my legs. I know the right way, but im unsure how to get enough grip to hold myself properly! Overall, i need to relax and learn how to be "in" the bike instead of being upright and bracing.

[CBR929RE]

start sliding off the seat when you start to brake. your outer knee/thigh will help grip the tank.

[darkduc7]

start sliding off the seat when you start to brake. your outer knee/thigh will help grip the tank.

yeah, i definitely do that to a point, but probably need to more in 1 and 3....actually scratch that, just brake less.

[Rada]

Nice run in the Pit bike race man!!!

With the way things went this weekend it was good to just stay on two wheels.

The speed will come back.

See you in a month...

[Mustang]

start sliding off the seat when you start to brake. your outer knee/thigh will help grip the tank.

I teach this to be the proper way, but I don't practice it.

Brett, yell at yourself to squeeze the shit out of that tank when you're braking for 1, 3, 6. Tighten your abs like you've just eaten 6 pounds of cheese but forgot your Fiber One today. And yell at yourself to drop your elbows.

YEW KEN DEW EEET!

[Chippertheripper]

LDR represent.

[darkduc7]

i think i should race a dirtbike. hmmmm...

[Yknot]

Brett you can do it. Think about some time, either NJ or the 14th. Need to do the work at 80% without the "go fast" pressure. I hope you can, if you do the 14th I'll see ya there. You got some mojo back, now claim the rest! Thanks for the props too, much appreciated.

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i think i should race a dirtbike. hmmmm...

I'll be your huckleberry...LOL

[Doc]

Drop your big old head too... like an air brake up there in the breeze.

[darkduc7]

Brett you can do it. Think about some time, either NJ or the 14th. Need to do the work at 80% without the "go fast" pressure. I hope you can, if you do the 14th I'll see ya there. You got some mojo back, now claim the rest! Thanks for the props too, much appreciated.

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I'll be your huckleberry...LOL

i think i can do the 14th. new jersey would be fun, but i dont know if i can swing it right now, and my seasons goals are in NH.

the yz is begging for sumo prep...or grahams 560...

[darkduc7]

Drop your big old head too... like an air brake up there in the breeze.

yeah i know, funny thing is, i always try to conciously drop it, but yet pics still show it up there! i feel like its lower! seriously, from now on im gonna bite my bar ends and not let go.

[Doc]

Just look at Bill and John and how low their heads are... (don't look at me!)

[darkduc7]

Just look at Bill and John and how low their heads are... (don't look at me!)

yeah, i know what im SUPPOSED to look like. i even know how im SUPPOSED to not pussy out on corner entries. but i suck.

[Rada]

yeah i know, funny thing is, i always try to conciously drop it, but yet pics still show it up there! i feel like its lower! seriously, from now on im gonna bite my bar ends and not let go.

I resemble that statement!!! You are in a full on Rossi tuck compared to me. When you figure out how to stay down let me know eh..

[Mr. Kurtz]

I know your pain, I struggle with body position also, and no matter how much better I feel like I'm doing, I never look as good as I feel. Since I'm riding a borrowed and unfamiliar bike next round, I'm also hoping to get some time in and may be up for the 14th. If I am, you Bill and I will have to turn some laps.

[darkduc7]

I know your pain, I struggle with body position also, and no matter how much better I feel like I'm doing, I never look as good as I feel. Since I'm riding a borrowed and unfamiliar bike next round, I'm also hoping to get some time in and may be up for the 14th. If I am, you Bill and I will have to turn some laps.

i would love to do some laps with fellow lw guys. ive lacked feedback from other riders, and i also wanna get into a non-pressure situation to enjoy riding the track again! i'll be in touch with bill, we should set up a garage eh?

[CBR929RE]

i think i can do the 14th. new jersey would be fun, but i dont know if i can swing it right now, and my seasons goals are in NH.

the yz is begging for sumo prep...or grahams 560...

don't go home after the 14th, its the wrong direction. if I see a VT truck following me home I can find a bed for ya. then on to NJ the next day.

[wiggeywackyo]

Hey, you kept the shiny stuff up this weekend. That's a good start. See you in October.

[csmutty]

I also struggled with body position for quite some time before it finally started to click. The gripping of the tank while braking and already moved off the bike to prepare for the corner was the hardest part. I found it easiest to practice it while at 80% pace. It took me all 3 days of a 3 day back to back to back track days in order to get it down pat.

And for corner speed...going to Jersey helped me a ton. If you do have a chance to go sometime it really helps with the higher corner speed.

[Yknot]

I also struggled with body position for quite some time before it finally started to click. The gripping of the tank while braking and already moved off the bike to prepare for the corner was the hardest part. I found it easiest to practice it while at 80% pace. It took me all 3 days of a 3 day back to back to back track days in order to get it down pat.

And for corner speed...going to Jersey helped me a ton. If you do have a chance to go sometime it really helps with the higher corner speed.

This all sounds very familiar, eh Brett

See ya on the 14th for stage 1 of the de-sandification..LOL!!!!

[darkduc7]

Lol...I just gotta make sure I can get the day off work, I forgot the 14th was a Friday! Plus I work nights leading up to it.

[Doc]

I will be leaving Thursday after work (around 6pm)

[Mustang]

I resemble that statement!!! You are in a full on Rossi tuck compared to me. When you figure out how to stay down let me know eh..

You have an excuse, Brett does not!

The gripping of the tank while braking and already moved off the bike to prepare for the corner was the hardest part.

Do you think you actually picked up time with this?