MRA Race #2 @ PPIR May 19-20th!

[Slo]

I know it's repetitive but I gotta say thanks to the other CSC'ers that came out and offered me encouragement. Also for my sponsors, especially Jim @ TFOG for fitting me in between projects to help get my bike to pass Tech.

I was not feeling any confidence before the race, figured I would lose a bunch of spots starting from 6th, figured I would have to settle for a 12-15th position since I had never been there before and got 6 laps in for practice. Everyone was constantly pushing me forward....

During my practice had, Louden (MRA board member) be my tour guide for a couple laps which definitely helped out. During the pause in the race due to rain, I walked by Jeff Brown (new rider director) and mentioned I wished I had the money to get some practice laps on Friday with him since I was stuck in 6th and didn't see myself gaining any positions considering the competition.

He immediately drew out a short map of the track on the ground, went over a couple of things with me....things I already have heard and knew, but the way he explained it, finally sunk in my friggin head. I felt a bit more confident afterwards going into the race.

So yeah, racers are busy through the weekend, especially MRA board members, but they still try and take some time with others when needed, and I am greatfull for it.

[Matrix]

Didn't I see on fb that Joe (Joew4506 ...or something. I forget his screen name) won NOV-U? Which is freaking awesome, cause I think it's his first race season!

I did indeed Sean, thanks for the kind words.

Lesson learned that I will share here; The white paint is slick and really F'ing slick when its wet. I lost the front due to touching it in the Nov O race. Race was red flagged so luckily I got to restart, albeit dead last in 32nd place. Still managed to finish 6th with six laps of racing which was a ton of fun.

I will echo Slo's comments as well; Their are some really good people in the MRA! Special thanks to Oscar at Sol Performance for all his help throughout the weekend. Any body you talk to is helpfull and encouraging which you don't see that much out in the real world.

[hcr25]

I don't know about everyone else that raced but I'm tired today!

[Slo]

I don't know about everyone else that raced but I'm tired today!

Quote from Mike this weekend:

Slo: so how'd it go out there?
Mike: bleh, 3 trophys out of 4 races, damn Im getting old


LOL what a response.... For myself I am pretty friggin happy I got just one to put on my shelf. I was thinking the past few weeks would be nice in my life to win one friggin trophy from a race in my lifetime to show my 2 year old when he gets older.

[Bueller]

I don't know about everyone else that raced but I'm tired today!

You ain't alone there. I went from just doing endurance to 5 sprints plus endurance and I am old and tired for sure.

[rforsythe]

I don't know about everyone else that raced but I'm tired today!

I was actually feeling damn awesome by Saturday night after racing at Pikes all day. It was the marathon I ran Sunday morning that still has me whipped. Definitely a physically challenging weekend... Looking forward to the solo 4 hour race on June 9th though, I'm pretty sure after this weekend that I can do anything.

[Bueller]

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