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Back to the basics!

  1. 06-17-10, 06:32 AM #1
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    Cool Back to the basics!

    Well... I just got back from a Tony's Track day up in NHMS and let me tell you. I had a blast. Racing is fun and all but its on a completely different level, its stressful as hell, the ups and downs are tough at times and its EXPENSIVE to boot lol. I wanted to sign up for a two day and have some fun and let me tell you, fun was to be had.

    It's been a while since i've done a track day but I'm happy i did this one. Its nice to be able to hang out with the crew and meet new people, ride with friends and just have a good time. Switch bikes here or there for a session or two. KTM showed up and i got to test ride an RC8-R, Owens took a few good pics of me looking fast... but not going fast lol. And the best part for me is the hang out after the track, the BBQ and having a few drinks with people and sharing war stories. Just an awesome overall time that I feel like i've missed out on a bit over the last year. I forget just how much track time you get and i was SPENT by day two... you figure at a race weekend you have about 20-30min of practice in the morning and each race is about 12minutes (I do two a day)... yeah, thats not eight 20 minute sessions per day with Tony lol. Good times with the crew that's for sure and the weather KICKED ASS!!!

    Here are a few fun pics:


    Looking pretty for the cam




    Test rode this bad boy...






    The front end might have gotten a little light on me...


    Hanging out with the crew and just having a good time for a few hours!




    And than the fun after... that things a death trap let me tell you!!!

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  2. 06-17-10, 07:54 AM #2
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    Re: Back to the basics!

    Great pics! Second pic: poster worthy. Looks like you had an awesome day of it.


    nice lid too...

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  3. 06-17-10, 07:57 AM #3
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    Re: Back to the basics!

    Nice, I miss riding at the level I achieved while racing, but I don't miss the stress one bit. It's nice to have a little money in the bank as well.

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  4. 06-17-10, 08:25 AM #4
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    Re: Back to the basics!

    The BBQ gathering was a lot of fun. One of the highlights of my racing days was hanging out.

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  5. 06-17-10, 08:27 AM #5
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    Re: Back to the basics!

    If I don't make a track day this year I'm gonna be very upset...looks like you had an awesome time.

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    Re: Back to the basics!

    I love doing track days, its nice to go out no pressure and get a lot of track time in. Makes you feel like your getting your money's worth. Im all signed up for calabogie on the 28th and 29th, if you want to go, my offer is still open.

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    Re: Back to the basics!

    Quote Originally Posted by JettaJayGLS View Post
    If I don't make a track day this year I'm gonna be very upset...looks like you had an awesome time.
    JUST DO IT!

    You won't be sorry.

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