MRA Racing this weekend at Pueblo Motorsports Park!

[rforsythe]

Glad everyone who crashed is alright! There were a few throughout the weekend (and one guy 3 times I think, though from what I hear that's pretty normal for him) but no serious injuries. Sheila's bike didn't look too bad either, mostly minor stuff.

I had a killer weekend. Set a new personal best time twice on Saturday and took 10th in MW End. Not sure where I ended up in AmGTU today, forgot to look before we left. That race started pretty spooky though with someone going front-wheel-locked into turn 1 with smoke billowing out after he clipped his brake lever on Ara. I had a great start in that one too, but backed off a bit while I watched the drama unfold. All in all though, I feel great about the improvements I've made this past weekend, and despite some fun dual-sporting in turn 7, kept it on two wheels to ride again.

Great job everyone who came out! It was awesome to be back at it, and there was some fun racing going on all weekend long.

[Aracheon]

The assessment has grown into the swingarm and the subframe being bent. I have an entire shopping list of parts that that bike is going to need. Le sigh.

[Aracheon]

[Sean]

Damn son! You sure did a number on that bike. Gear ftw. Glad you're okay!

[Aracheon]

Yeah. I think I scuffed it up pretty good. Sheila's not particularly pleased with my attempts at flying, but I owe her a new bike now.

[1ofTheBoys]

Well I wondered if that was you. I came out of 8 thinking only 2 more turns...saw the red flag but didn't know it was right on the exit of 9...some hard braking to avoid you, the bike, and about 10 people running onto the track.
Glad you are are relatively alright and up and around. Let me know if you need anything.

They only had a yellow flag out when Ara and I came through 9 so we had to do the same thing to avoid Chris and the bike. All I could think about was damn my bike j/k. I hard a hard time getting around the rest of the track so I could get back to see how Chris was doing.

Put a little Honda polish on it, you'll be fine.

Haaa, he tried that on the bike when we got back but it didn't seem to work very well.

Glad everyone who crashed is alright! There were a few throughout the weekend (and one guy 3 times I think, though from what I hear that's pretty normal for him) but no serious injuries. Sheila's bike didn't look too bad either, mostly minor stuff.

I had a killer weekend. Set a new personal best time twice on Saturday and took 10th in MW End. Not sure where I ended up in AmGTU today, forgot to look before we left. That race started pretty spooky though with someone going front-wheel-locked into turn 1 with smoke billowing out after he clipped his brake lever on Ara. I had a great start in that one too, but backed off a bit while I watched the drama unfold. All in all though, I feel great about the improvements I've made this past weekend, and despite some fun dual-sporting in turn 7, kept it on two wheels to ride again.

Great job everyone who came out! It was awesome to be back at it, and there was some fun racing going on all weekend long.

Good to see you out there Ralph. Keep up the good work.

Yeah. I think I scuffed it up pretty good. Sheila's not particularly pleased with my attempts at flying, but I owe her a new bike now.

Remember it's racing, things happen. Just don't scare me like that again....or next time I will tell the nurse to bring a bunch of needles you big baby. Stephen say's he's spent enough time at the Pueblo hospital and doesn't want to go again so you and I better keep it on 2 wheels. Just glad your ok, I'm not so worried about the bike, it can be fixed.

[Sortarican]

Aha... yeah, that would have been me....

+1 Just glad you're OK Chris.

...There were a few throughout the weekend (and one guy 3 times I think, though from what I hear that's pretty normal for him) ...

Holly Shit! Bob's racing again?!?!?!?!

... I have an entire shopping list of parts that that bike is going to need. Le sigh.

What year is that R6? (Looks like a 99-02)
If it's needed for the next race we can always scavange parts off my '00 till you can get all the replacement pieces.
(But no crashing though you wacky kids.)

BTW,
How the hell did you manage to grind down the windscreen?
Whatcha do, stand it on it's nose for a couple yards?

[rybo]

All in all a good weekend.

In supertwins GTU I was surprised when Shannon Moham decided to pack up Saturday night and head for Miller for the round there, leaving me with the pole position in that class. All I had to to was go out and ride my ride and the top spot was a real possibility.

The remaining may be a little prosaic, but I like to write so you're stuck with it.

Sitting on the grid, visors down, revs up, clutch to the friction point. Right foot on the peg. Red light comes on and the clutch grabs, just a little causing the bike to lurch. I pull the cluch in, and wait for the light to go out. It does and I launch, and the whole time thinking "shit....I just jumped the start" "ok, keep your head down, hit your marks, ride your ride!" I set a blistering first lap and come around turn ten to see the dredded meatball flag and my number "shit...I have to do a penalty. OK I have three laps to do it, do I serve the penalty early, or go as hard as possible for three laps and then go in" I decided to serve it early, let ray-ray have the lead and see if I could catch up. End of lap two, hit the hot pit lane, come to a complete stop and go again. Exit the lane in 3rd position, and get my head down. Start reeling him in, "hit all your marks...keep going!" White flag, "shit....he's out of range, but keep your head down, maybe he'll make a mistake"

It wasn't to be. First and foremost congratulations to Ray. He had a great ride and didn't let his mind get in the way of his win. It's hard to lead the race and even harder when you know someone is gunning for you BIG TIME. Ray did a great job and is a great competetor.

Some quick thank you's

Single Track Mind and Dave for always keeping the bike set up great
Vanmar Racing, Mark and Tammy for keeping me on some really good tires
XBAM and Bree for helping keep my mind and body focussed
Action Press and Ed for being a great pit crew

Finally to all the racers, cornerworkers and crew for making these weekends the incredibly fun events that they are.

If you haven't come to a race, it's worth your while. We have two races left this season and it's better than any reality show ever could be! Remember, it's racing and anything can happen!

Scott

[hcr25]

Congrats to all the CSC racers! We always put on some sort of a show.
Ralph it was good to see you back out there and it looked like you were having fun.

I had a really good weekend all things considered. A few podium finishes and a new personal best lap time of a 1.33:8 on my 600.
I am a little sore today but at least a part of Pueblo is named after me now

[Aracheon]

+1 Just glad you're OK Chris.

BTW,
How the hell did you manage to grind down the windscreen?
Whatcha do, stand it on it's nose for a couple yards?

I'm glad too.

I'm not really sure. Given the amount of damage to that entire section of the bike, my assumption is that it landed on it's face at some point during the tumble. The upper fairing stay is broken, as well as the fiberglass surrounding the attachment points. The "biggest" parts I need at this point (assuming the frame isn't bent) is a swingarm and a subframe, but I'm not gonna borrow those off of your bike.

Once we get the bike in my garage and hoisted up, I'll get the plastics off and assess the damage as I begin to remove pieces. I'm hoping it's not too far beyond the parts list I've already made, or it's gonna be a squeeze to have it repaired in time for PPIR.

[Aracheon]

Congrats to all the CSC racers! We always put on some sort of a show.
Ralph it was good to see you back out there and it looked like you were having fun.

I had a really good weekend all things considered. A few podium finishes and a new personal best lap time of a 1.33:8 on my 600.
I am a little sore today but at least a part of Pueblo is named after me now

You were hauling ass, man. Congratulations! You looked awesome out there!

Oh, and Scott - you looked pretty good in the Supertwins race too!

[UglyDogRacing]

All in all a good weekend.

In supertwins GTU I was surprised when Shannon Moham decided to pack up Saturday night and head for Miller for the round there, leaving me with the pole position in that class. All I had to to was go out and ride my ride and the top spot was a real possibility.

The remaining may be a little prosaic, but I like to write so you're stuck with it.

Sitting on the grid, visors down, revs up, clutch to the friction point. Right foot on the peg. Red light comes on and the clutch grabs, just a little causing the bike to lurch. I pull the cluch in, and wait for the light to go out. It does and I launch, and the whole time thinking "shit....I just jumped the start" "ok, keep your head down, hit your marks, ride your ride!" I set a blistering first lap and come around turn ten to see the dredded meatball flag and my number "shit...I have to do a penalty. OK I have three laps to do it, do I serve the penalty early, or go as hard as possible for three laps and then go in" I decided to serve it early, let ray-ray have the lead and see if I could catch up. End of lap two, hit the hot pit lane, come to a complete stop and go again. Exit the lane in 3rd position, and get my head down. Start reeling him in, "hit all your marks...keep going!" White flag, "shit....he's out of range, but keep your head down, maybe he'll make a mistake"

It wasn't to be. First and foremost congratulations to Ray. He had a great ride and didn't let his mind get in the way of his win. It's hard to lead the race and even harder when you know someone is gunning for you BIG TIME. Ray did a great job and is a great competetor.

Some quick thank you's

Single Track Mind and Dave for always keeping the bike set up great
Vanmar Racing, Mark and Tammy for keeping me on some really good tires
XBAM and Bree for helping keep my mind and body focussed
Action Press and Ed for being a great pit crew

Finally to all the racers, cornerworkers and crew for making these weekends the incredibly fun events that they are.

If you haven't come to a race, it's worth your while. We have two races left this season and it's better than any reality show ever could be! Remember, it's racing and anything can happen!

Scott

Scott thanks for your help on Saturday.

[rybo]

Scott thanks for your help on Saturday.

My pleasure Jim, looks like you had a pretty good weekend!

[UglyDogRacing]

My pleasure Jim, looks like you had a pretty good weekend!

Thanks. Not the results in ROR that I wanted but I will take it.

[TopTier]

Glad to hear everyone is OK.
I had a pretty good weekend, I hit my personal best of 1:38.7 consistently running 1:39's and finished 6th in Nov-U and 9th in Nov-O. Pretty good for running on a stock 600.

[dragos13]

Very nice weather this weekend. Great riding to everyone.

Saturday went great, I also hit a personal best of 1:35.8 not sure where it came from tho. Hopefully I can find it again next weekend.

Sunday sucked, my bike crapped out on me in AmU then I had to ride a borrowed bike for AmO. Thanks to everything that rushed around trying to get me back up and thanks to Clicker for the loaner bike. See you all in two weeks!!

[1ofTheBoys]

All in all a good weekend.


Finally to all the racers, cornerworkers and crew for making these weekends the incredibly fun events that they are.

If you haven't come to a race, it's worth your while. We have two races left this season and it's better than any reality show ever could be! Remember, it's racing and anything can happen!

Scott

Congratulations Scott, you did really well out there.

The next race weekend is the Corner Worker Appreciation get together. We usually gather items (gloves, shirts, or anything else that might be useful) to give them. If anyone has items they would like to donate to the corner workers please let me know and I will be happy to take it to them.

Congrats to all the CSC racers! We always put on some sort of a show.
Ralph it was good to see you back out there and it looked like you were having fun.

I had a really good weekend all things considered. A few podium finishes and a new personal best lap time of a 1.33:8 on my 600.
I am a little sore today but at least a part of Pueblo is named after me now

Congratulations on your finishes Mike.
I saw your tumble so I am not surprised your sore, glad your ok.

[500rgurl]

It was a awesome weekend to race!!! Thanks to everyone that helped out and came out to race!!!

[cromer611]

saturday I was workin : (

sunday was great for me, took home best finish this season 4th in Amu and Amo 1:37.1.
for my teamates casey and ara, they had a shitty day. Aras crank cracked, casey had a anti racing goblin in his bike that we couldnt find.
big thanks to Clicker for the loaner bike, Dale Eaton for loanin Ara a bike. they really came through this weekend for my teamates.

[Aracheon]

saturday I was workin : (

sunday was great for me, took home best finish this season 4th in Amu and Amo 1:37.1.
for my teamates casey and ara, they had a shitty day. Aras crank cracked, casey had a anti racing goblin in his bike that we couldnt find.
big thanks to Clicker for the loaner bike, Dale Eaton for loanin Ara a bike. they really came through this weekend for my teamates.

Dude, you were SMOKIN' coming through 10 during AmO - that sparring match between you and Dingle was pretty fun to watch! I've got some video of you on my camera somewhere. Remind me to look for it when I get home tonight.

[cromer611]

Dude, you were SMOKIN' coming through 10 during AmO - that sparring match between you and Dingle was pretty fun to watch! I've got some video of you on my camera somewhere. Remind me to look for it when I get home tonight.

That was epic : P I had so much fun, was so frustrating, and a really big learning experience all at the same time. big shout out to dingle for riding the way he did. if one wants to learn something about defensive riding, that is the man to talk to.

for sure get that vid to me soon. would love to see what i was doin wrong.

[D Berns R6]

yes that was pretty interesting, you should have seen the braking match going into turn 1 after he past me in 10. Since last year, that was the worst arm pump I ever had and missed a lot of down shifts because of it which erik took full advantage of. Nice running bro!

dingle

[Slider]

What a weekend, hit my best time ever setting a lap record and the next morning blow my motor in practice on the second lap I just have to THANK Dale Eaton for lending me his Great 07 R6!!! Highly impressed when I was only a half a second of my lap times on his bike. man what I could have done if I had more then 14 laps on it

Ara

[1ofTheBoys]

Nice job Ara, especially for having the issues with your bike.