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exalted512
exalted512 Posts: 10,735
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Brand new angle I tried for the races this weekend. This was one of the coolest vids I got from my 7 races. This was in the super bike A class, meaning major modifications (engine, wheels, brakes, etc) are allowed, as well as it being the 1000cc class. I was on my zx6 with stock motor on pump gas.

This was a combined race with novices and experts, where the experts start a few seconds before the novices do. I'm currently in the novice class. I was able to get the hole shot in a field of 750's and 1000's. Another really fast novice on a 750 got around me after I was trying to put experts between me and him. A little later on, I tried making a pass down low and got the door shut on me when another novice went high and passed us both...doh!!

I ended up finishing 3rd in my class. Not bad for a 600!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMvaKwseqo0

-Cody
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,656
    My wife actually mentioned that she wants to do a few track days in 2016 (buying a new track bike in spring 2016)...looks like I may end up racing again in the nearish future.

    2 other spots you may try for video is swingarm facing either way (camera will get trashed if you go down though on that side) and fork tube either just above the seal flare or on the leg bottom block.
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    I wanted rear facing so I can see where people are making ground on me. I like it where its at because, like you mentioned, it'll hold up well in a crash since it's pretty well protected. I had it on top of my tail and I kept braking the mount from kicking it when i got on the bike :(
    -Cody
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,656
    Kind of like the taillights on my dirt bike. LOL
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    Oh my, I still remember like yesterday when you were purchasing your first training bike! How time flies and kids grow... :)
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    Sami wrote: »
    Oh my, I still remember like yesterday when you were purchasing your first training bike! How time flies and kids grow... :)


    +1. Looks like you're still going hard at the sport bro. Keep it up.
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    Still at it as of now! It's a double edged sword that I did so good. On one hand, it was a lot of fun and the tire contingency money will come in very handy, but on the other, I hope I didn't inadvertently put myself in the running to be moved up to the expert class next year. In my 7 races, I finished with (4) second places, (1) third place, and (2) fourth places. Normally, I only do 4 races, but the next race is going to be the last race ever at my favorite track, Texas World Speedway, since they're turning it into a neighborhood :(

    I was hoping to do a full season next year and compete for some championships, but if I get moved up to expert, with the addition of losing my favorite track, I'm unsure of what I'll do.
    -Cody
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,656
    *enabler mode activated* Move on to WERA and race regionally. ;) Good stepping stone into running a few MotoAmerica rounds *enabler mode deactivated*

    Got a young friend up in the Minneapolis who started with running CMRA at Brainerd then ran USGPRU on his Moriwaki 250. Moved up to regional in CCS and then ran the whole AMA Supersport season last year. This year he is hoping for more than his one podium at Barber.

    And I remember scrapping with him at track days when he was 12.
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  • jeremymarcinko
    jeremymarcinko Posts: 3,785
    geesh who needs a neighborhood more than a race track?
    Oh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    ZLTFUL wrote: »
    *enabler mode activated* Move on to WERA and race regionally. ;) Good stepping stone into running a few MotoAmerica rounds *enabler mode deactivated*

    Got a young friend up in the Minneapolis who started with running CMRA at Brainerd then ran USGPRU on his Moriwaki 250. Moved up to regional in CCS and then ran the whole AMA Supersport season last year. This year he is hoping for more than his one podium at Barber.

    And I remember scrapping with him at track days when he was 12.

    Ha! All the CMRA racers that go to WERA always whoop up on those guys ;) Colin Edwards and Ben Spies both started in CMRA.

    But anyway, all of that costs money, which I don't have, lol. This sport is expensive :(
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    jeremymarcinko wrote: »
    geesh who needs a neighborhood more than a race track?

    One of the things wrong with America today! haha!
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,656
    My buddy was out on his Grom today and turned a yet to be developed neighborhood into a race track. Seriously thought about throwing the supermoto wheels onto the Husky and joining him...

    Maybe next weekend...
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    I'd love to have a grom! They have their own race class!
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,656
    Friends are all ready for the Daytona 200...

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    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    I want a zx10! Just not the tire bill...haha
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,656
    Agree. Buying a brand new track bike next year and I keep wanting one thing but the tire budget wants another. Seriously considering something along the lines of an 899, MV Agusta 675, Triumph 675...even the GSXR750 is tempting but man the liter bikes that are coming out lately...and that new R1... >:)
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

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  • jeremymarcinko
    jeremymarcinko Posts: 3,785
    I have been out of the streetbike loop for a while. My last new bike was a 2006 R6 raven. Anyways I find it interesting that the R1 has received two major makeovers since then while the r6 is still largely the same after 9 years. Love the Daytona675 btw. As I said I've been off of bikes for a while but that 675 used to be the bees neez of the middle weights. Personally I want another speed triple or a fz-09
    Oh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    jeremymarcinko wrote: »
    I have been out of the streetbike loop for a while. My last new bike was a 2006 R6 raven. Anyways I find it interesting that the R1 has received two major makeovers since then while the r6 is still largely the same after 9 years. Love the Daytona675 btw. As I said I've been off of bikes for a while but that 675 used to be the bees neez of the middle weights. Personally I want another speed triple or a fz-09

    Yeah, it seems for a while there, updates were happening every 2-3 years. Now its 4+. I have a feeling the r6 is going to get a pretty substantial update in the next 1 or 2 years, it's long over due. I hope they can't squeeze more power out of it though...haha. It's not having a power advantage!
    -Cody
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,656
    Jason is third after FP2...Scott is still working on the bike after a mishap on the way to Daytona...
    http://www.wesh.com/news/school-bus-ambulance-involved-in-crash-in-orange-city/31716692
    They had to unload everything from the truck and trailer and load it all into a uHaul to make the last leg of the trip.
    In good spirits considering the condition of the truck and trailer...
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    They made it to the track but were busting butt getting all set up...
    Bike before:
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    And busting butt to get the bikes ready for qualifying (which won't be great since they are basically rebuilding the bikes with all their spares and will be going on no practice...
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    If you're interested, you can watch the race on FansChoiceTV...live at 12:30ET on Sunday March 14th.
    http://www.fanschoice.tv/schedule



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    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    Awesome! I'm going to CotA this weekend to instruct. Coming back with an enclosed trailer :smile:

    I can't play much though, next weekend is my next race weekend. Last thing I need is trying to mess around and wreck...haha. I'll have quite a few more opportunities this year to go back to CotA though. I think we're hosting 5 weekends there.
    -Cody
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  • jeremymarcinko
    jeremymarcinko Posts: 3,785
    Wow, Farrell is hanging right in there with the best of em. I always been a fan of Herrin, however, since he went pro back in 2006. That kid was tearin it up at 16 years old.
    Oh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,656
    I was disappointed in how Josh was treated in Moto2. I mean people get injured...it is the nature of the sport. But to then crap on the number 2 team rider and drop his contract simply because he got injured...but then business is business.

    No word yet on Scott's (Stall) morning. Their first practice due to the accident.


    Jason...not so much...things broke 1 lap out in morning practice.
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    But 40 minutes later, they were back on track after swapping engines.
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    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    it takes me 40 minutes to swap tires...haha
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,656
    You and me both! LOL
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,656
    Scott qualified 13th (not too shabby considering he only got in one practice on a rebuilt bike).
    Jason managed 8th on the grid.
    Looking forward to a fun race tomorrow.

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    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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  • PerfectCreature
    PerfectCreature Posts: 1,456
    I wish I had a track where I lived. I would love to do this stuff. Though I have just a small CBR250, it is quite a lot of fun. The video was very cool to watch.
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,656
    Jason started off fantastic battling for the lead with Geoff, Josh and Steve...but he crashed shortly after the second red flag and has been running around 30th or so ever since.
    Scott had issues but not sure what just yet...he dropped out completely early on.
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    PerfectCreature wrote: »
    I wish I had a track where I lived. I would love to do this stuff. Though I have just a small CBR250, it is quite a lot of fun. The video was very cool to watch.

    Where do you live at?
    ZLTFUL wrote: »
    Jason started off fantastic battling for the lead with Geoff, Josh and Steve...but he crashed shortly after the second red flag and has been running around 30th or so ever since.
    Scott had issues but not sure what just yet...he dropped out completely early on.

    Ouch :(

    On a better note, I left my mark on CotA! Literally, I scratched the pavement in T1 when I decided to throw my bike down at half a mph. "Listen students, this is what you're not supposed to do" I was fine, bike was fine, got up and finished the session. Rest of the day and Sunday were perfect though! A friend of mine will post a video as soon as he's done editing it and I'll post it here.

    On another bad note, weather isn't looking too promising for the races this weekend :(
    -Cody
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    Circuit of the America's from this last weekend. I'm on the blue 512 bike with the white helmet. The video changes between my front facing camera and another instructors front & rear facing cameras.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ywXQOsMnck
    -Cody
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,656
    Yup...time to pick up another track bike... hehe Thanks Cody ya dick! ;)
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    ugh, weather is getting worse for this weekend :(

    Now we're up to 100% chance of t-storms on saturday and 40% on sunday (when my sprints are). Looking like I might miss the last TWS round ever :(
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