Who Races and what

Geoff4rfc
Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,398
edited June 2011 in The Clubhouse
I've noticed some "racy" type screen names.

If you're a racer, post a photo and explanation; what do you race, how do you race, why do you race..........

I road race motorcycles, have ever since 1985. Got tired of speeding tickets and someone took me out the local racetrack and I haven't been the same since.


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Once on the 1000, I did this.............that's me in the black, an R1 did a sypathy crash with me.

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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited June 2011
    I don't race, but I take my 09 ZX-6 out for track days. I have a ton of fun. In fact, I'm taking a break from putting my bike back to 'street form'. Just broke a damn well nut. I also tried to do a DIY exhaust servo eliminator which I told worked...and it doesn't. So now my FI light is blinking. AND somehow, even though the bike has never been down, one of the edges of my windscreen where the well nut goes to bolt it down is cracked...and the other has completely broken off.

    **** end to an otherwise good weekend.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited June 2011
    I'm not circuit racer, but like Exalted and yourself OP I get on the track with the motorcycles and race. Not my professional job though.
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,398
    edited June 2011
    exalted512 wrote: »
    I don't race, but I take my 09 ZX-6 out for track days. I have a ton of fun. -Cody

    Sorry to hear about your windscreen issues, I've always used zip ties, tuff to keep those well nuts anchored all the time.

    Track days are where it's at for me, I actually like that way more than racing, plus, I get to instruct and help out the average street guy get around the track a little better. I'll attach an instructor photo just for fun.
    Sherardp wrote: »
    I'm not circuit racer, but like Exalted and yourself OP I get on the track with the motorcycles and race. Not my professional job though.

    Right, not mine either, in fact, in the early days, my job is what got me financially prepared for racing, after that, I was truly blessed with a handful of sponsorship.

    What classes do you race, what bikes are you thrashing?

    Track day/instruction day

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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited June 2011
    My days are over, but my last two bikes were the Yamaha R1 and the MV Agusta F4 1000S.
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  • gfong
    gfong Posts: 1,079
    edited June 2011
    I drag race my Mach 1. I race heads up and bracket. Why...... because it's fun and exhilarating! :) Also I like the fact that it is just me, based on my reaction time and how good I think or feel my car can go on any given day at the track.

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  • quadzilla
    quadzilla Posts: 1,543
    edited June 2011
    When I race, I race bikes, but the other kind. The ones where I'm the motor. Haven't been racing for a few years though, due to problems with my legs which I hope are corrected now.
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  • stuwee
    stuwee Posts: 1,508
    edited June 2011
    I just wanted to say awesome pics guys!! I race from the comfort and safety of my couch or the grandstands. I have a medical condition that doesn't allow me to race anymore :frown:
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited June 2011
    This was my last track day (Memorial Day). Only my 2nd track day, but I'm already hooked
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    Going again June 18th and again July 2/3.
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  • ROHfan
    ROHfan Posts: 1,014
    edited June 2011
    I used to race in the Enduro division at Riverhead Speedway (1/4 mi oval stock car) on Long Island. Won $500 for 2nd place once! Tried to move into the Charger division but ran out of cash. Would love to try it again one day. My dad raced Modifieds at Freeport Speedway for ten years before it got torn down.
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  • FTGV
    FTGV Posts: 3,649
    edited June 2011
    Geoff4rfc wrote: »


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    You bike racers are a crazy bunch but it sure looks like a thrilling sport.

    As for me I race golf carts,my real racing dreams ended when Ferrari didn't offer me the drive after Villeneuve's untimely death.:frown::biggrin:
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited June 2011
    FTGV wrote: »

    You bike racers are a crazy bunch but it sure looks like a thrilling sport.

    you should check out isle of man videos on youtube...those dudes are crazy!
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  • FTGV
    FTGV Posts: 3,649
    edited June 2011
    exalted512 wrote: »
    you should check out isle of man videos on youtube...those dudes are crazy!
    -Cody
    Yes I have seen some of those,thats a great spectacle to watch.The bike control and sheer balls those guys have is insane,or atleast they are partly.
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,398
    edited June 2011
    exalted512 wrote: »
    This was my last track day (Memorial Day). Only my 2nd track day, but I'm already hooked
    IMG_11574.jpg

    Going again June 18th and again July 2/3.
    -Cody

    Cody, as far as I'm concerned, track days are it, I actually have more fun on track days than when I'm racing, it's like "practice" with all your buddies.

    So, Texas World Speedway for you? I'm originally from S.A. but stuck in the NorthWest for now. I'd love to get down there and do some Tx racing. BTW, ever heard of Doug Polen? I raced against him (well, rode on the same track at the same time) at Riverside Ca before it shut down. That dude is one of the most impressive riders I've ever had the privilege of meeting. He's a Texan by the way. Met Kevin Schwantz once at a final at Road Atlanta, another Texan, he was just there to sign autographs.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited June 2011
    Geoff4rfc wrote: »
    Met Kevin Schwantz once at a final at Road Atlanta, another Texan, he was just there to sign autographs.

    One of the greatest in the game. I'm big into Moto GP, met quite a few of the guys out here while in Japan. Took one of Keith Code's riding classes out here too. Most of the GP circuit guys were awesome, Rossi was kind of stuck up, but he's still one of the best out there.
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited June 2011
    Geoff4rfc wrote: »
    Cody, as far as I'm concerned, track days are it, I actually have more fun on track days than when I'm racing, it's like "practice" with all your buddies.

    So, Texas World Speedway for you? I'm originally from S.A. but stuck in the NorthWest for now. I'd love to get down there and do some Tx racing. BTW, ever heard of Doug Polen? I raced against him (well, rode on the same track at the same time) at Riverside Ca before it shut down. That dude is one of the most impressive riders I've ever had the privilege of meeting. He's a Texan by the way. Met Kevin Schwantz once at a final at Road Atlanta, another Texan, he was just there to sign autographs.

    Never heard of them, but I don't really follow racing. Ty Howard is the big guy around here. He holds basically all the records at TWS...haha.

    Collin Edwards has a boot camp like 30 minutes away from my house. I'd love to go to, it's like $2k all inclusive...but I can't afford it. People come from all over the nation to attend and its like 30 minutes from my house...cool deal, hopefully someday.
    -Cody
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited June 2011
    reported
    Music is like candy, you have to get rid of the rappers to enjoy it
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  • bikezappa
    bikezappa Posts: 2,463
    edited June 2011
    Racing up MT Washington NH in 1982.

    I'm on the road bike.
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited June 2011
    1982?

    I was expecting a picture of one of these:
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    :tongue::tongue::tongue::tongue:
    -Cody
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,809
    edited June 2011
    Hell yeah! Here's a video!

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    'Cecil' is my screen name so I can stay 'incognito' and get to go places like WAL*MART and take pictures for this site:

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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,957
    edited June 2011
    I race my grandkids to Dairy Queen....does that count ?

    I still win but they are only 2 and 4.
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  • GMiller
    GMiller Posts: 123
    edited June 2011
    I race sailboats. Big boats as rail meat around the world, but the most fun for me is with friends and family in local and regional regattas.
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,398
    edited June 2011
    exalted512 wrote: »
    Never heard of them, but I don't really follow racing. Ty Howard is the big guy around here. He holds basically all the records at TWS...haha.

    Collin Edwards has a boot camp like 30 minutes away from my house. I'd love to go to, it's like $2k all inclusive...but I can't afford it. People come from all over the nation to attend and its like 30 minutes from my house...cool deal, hopefully someday.
    -Cody

    Colin Edwards, had the chance to see him at the '91 Suz cup final in Atlanta, he was just a pup then on a 250 Yam kicking every one, not much refinement at that point of his early career as he was spitting snuff into the fine china we were served at the awards banquet. He really has come a long way since then.
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited June 2011
    GMiller wrote: »
    I race sailboats. Big boats as rail meat around the world, but the most fun for me is with friends and family in local and regional regattas.

    The most fun I have on the ocean is in a sunfish:biggrin:

    I loved those things when I was younger. It was awesome getting that little boat sideways, hanging off the side, using your knee to pull up the dagger board to get rid of that last little bit of resistance to go faster...those things were a blast! Wish I had one! But the lake here isn't very big and its semi-popular, so there's not a lot of room for sail boats unfortunately, even one the size of a sunfish
    Geoff4rfc wrote: »
    Colin Edwards, had the chance to see him at the '91 Suz cup final in Atlanta, he was just a pup then on a 250 Yam kicking every one, not much refinement at that point of his early career as he was spitting snuff into the fine china we were served at the awards banquet. He really has come a long way since then.

    I reallllllly want to go to his boot camp...haha. Someday!
    -Cody
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,398
    edited June 2011
    exalted512 wrote: »

    I reallllllly want to go to his boot camp...haha. Someday!
    -Cody

    You know, I'll be back home in S.A. in 5 to 5 1/2 years, we can go hang out with Colin together.
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    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
    When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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