NV #107 Classic Report

[jcbell1007]

I'm not even going to think about bumping for a while, thanks for the vote of confidence though 6FM. I'll end the year in NV and shoot for AM next year. I've got a total of 5 races with 1 DNF, missing July, so that leaves me August, September, and October to race. Gives me 8 races unless I can find some $$$$ to register for a couple more.

I think i've been a mature racer. No crashes, and no close calls. If I can keep my times down consistently, then I'm shooting for AM next year.

[Pittenger5]

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Just remember pussies can't be heroes.

[OreoGaborio]

But i do crash every weekend, just mostly in practice.

Every weekend???? Dude, practice or not, if I crashed that often I would have quit racing by now. Fuck that.

This reminds me of Connor Joyce. Young 16 year old rookie on an EX500. Very fast but was always crashing out. I was sitting next to him in the Infield Medical Center after one of our buddies got his bell rung. I looked at Connor's leathers & noticed how patched and beat up they were.

"Connor, didn't you just get that suit last year?"
"Yup"
"How many times have you crashed in it?"
"Um.... twenty two, I think"

*shat self*

[Pittenger5]

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Wow those are quality leathers

[Doc]

I'm not even going to think about bumping for a while, thanks for the vote of confidence though 6FM. I'll end the year in NV and shoot for AM next year. I've got a total of 5 races with 1 DNF, missing July, so that leaves me August, September, and October to race. Gives me 8 races unless I can find some $$$$ to register for a couple more.

I think i've been a mature racer. No crashes, and no close calls. If I can keep my times down consistently, then I'm shooting for AM next year.

and no tire warmers!

[lrrs313]

Every weekend???? Dude, practice or not, if I crashed that often I would have quit racing by now. Fuck that.

This reminds me of Connor Joyce. Young 16 year old rookie on an EX500. Very fast but was always crashing out. I was sitting next to him in the Infield Medical Center after one of our buddies got his bell rung. I looked at Connor's leathers & noticed how patched and beat up they were.

"Connor, didn't you just get that suit last year?"
"Yup"
"How many times have you crashed in it?"
"Um.... twenty two, I think"

*shat self*

I remember him. Got the reputation for crashing, word goes around in the pits "DON'T be near this kid on the track. Do whatever you need to do to be away from him." And he's not racing any more.

6, if you're crashing that much, you need to rethink your mindset on the track. You're going fast, great. But maybe you need to back down just a little bit and keep it on 2 wheels. Learn to go faster more slowly. Remember that you're only racing for plywood. Sooner or later one of those crashes is going to hurt you or someone else. Like everyone has said, I'm not trying to be a dick. We're actually looking out for you (and everyone else on the track).

[Pittenger5]

Like everyone has said, I'm not trying to be a dick. We're actually looking out for you (and everyone else on the track).

To be fair, Im actually trying to be a dick.

[Trouble]

and no tire warmers!

I'm trying to convice him to change that. I have a trailer full of race prep gear that's going to gather dust until next year.

[6 Fingered Man]

6, if you're crashing that much, you need to rethink your mindset on the track. You're going fast, great. But maybe you need to back down just a little bit and keep it on 2 wheels. Learn to go faster more slowly. Remember that you're only racing for plywood. Sooner or later one of those crashes is going to hurt you or someone else. Like everyone has said, I'm not trying to be a dick. We're actually looking out for you (and everyone else on the track).

Ya, that has been the theme of the week... My plan for NJ is to not crash and that is my only plan. Same for the next lrrs round.

[lrrs313]

To be fair, Im actually trying to be a dick.

You don't have to try. I think it comes naturally to you.

And on topic, congrats on the PB.

[Doc]

I'm trying to convice him to change that. I have a trailer full of race prep gear that's going to gather dust until next year.

He said he was buying mine!

[Trouble]

I'm not selling anything. If he want's to borrow the tire warmers, ezup, etc I'm offering it up to him. That's all I'm sayin.

[Doc]

I'm not selling anything. If he want's to borrow the tire warmers, ezup, etc I'm offering it up to him. That's all I'm sayin.

No worries brother. Good on ya. I just won't buy the set I was gonna get.

[jcbell1007]

I'm not selling anything. If he want's to borrow the tire warmers, ezup, etc I'm offering it up to him. That's all I'm sayin.

I appreciate it John. I did bite the bullet and buy myself an ez-up from walmart the second race weekend. I also took our brainstorm, empty 5 gallon buckets as well and it works like a charm. Any chance you'd be up for a visitor tomorrow trouble?

as far as tire warmers, I do plan on buying yours from you doc. I'll try to catch up with you this week.

[jcbell1007]

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Just remember pussies can't be heroes.

I get that. but there is something to be said about honing your riding in increments so you don't go out for nothing in a ball of flames.

[Mr. Kurtz]

First practice was so-so. Track was still a little damp, and tires felt squishy. In my rush to get ready in the morning, I forgot to check tire pressures. Swing by the mtag garage and Tony tells me each tire was 2 pounds under.Which reminds me, I need to buy one of the good tire gauges.

Street & Comp has those liquid filled gauges for ~$40, definitely a good investment. Of course, you can swing by the garage any time to use one of ours.

[Doc]

Street & Comp has those liquid filled gauges for ~$40, definitely a good investment. Of course, you can swing by the garage any time to use one of ours.

I'll be back out in the infield watching over him the next race weekend.

[Trouble]

Any chance you'd be up for a visitor tomorrow trouble?

I'm doing the father's day thing at about 3 but I'll be around for the rest of the day.