High Point MX national!!
Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2004 2:27 am
OK, better late than never. I've been alittle busy, but here goes.
Friday for practice was alittle muddy. I decided to ride my :eek: Honda 250R. One of my local riders who rode the production C class was riding my bike, as his was torn down putting cam bearings in.
I had only ridden the bike once before today, but it seemed to hook up pretty good, I ran holeshot mxr's and going in a straight line, I don't think the traction could be beat, however in the corners they would slide pretty easily. Practice went pretty un-eventful, until the airbox came off. So back to the pits to fix that problem. I washed the bike and began modifying the box to get me through the weekend.
I also had to spend some time with my boy, he decided he wanted to race, so up to the line with him and helping him out was really alot of work and alot of fun.
One thing that was kinda funny, I left my 3 year old at the playground while I rode a practice session, so he was there like 15-20 minutes alone, but his older brother and some friends were 50ft away at the sign up tower if he needed them. I pull in off the track and stop to put him on the bike and go back to the truck and some lady starts ripping me a new one for leaving him there. Oh well, guess she had good intentions.
Saturday morning practice is pretty good, and go to the line for 25+ class. I pull a decent holeshot, and start moving my way through the pack when all of a sudden, WHAMM!! Old age hits me! That along with the fact I haven't been riding this year, and/or spent much time on the bike. My arms are getting tired quickly, and hands are starting to hurt. I worked my way up to 4th and cruised in for the moto. I did get to jump most of the stuff on the track, which was pretty fun. The double section in front of the pro-pits are a blast. I could play there all day I think.
My son was 5th moto off the line, so I had to hurry and get him up there. He rode the suzuki lt 50 which is very slow compared to the other bike. But, he rode great, and really showed good form. I know he will take off someday, but until then as long as we have fun, that's all that matters. He came across the line with a huge grin on his face, super happy that he passed someone and he jumped the finish line jump.
7th moto and I'm right back on the line for Open A. I didn't get a good gate pick, so I'm lined up on the outside. I pulled a good holeshot, but the first turn was kinda interesting. I came through pretty clean and started down the hill section around 5th-6th. I passed my way up to 3rd, and caught the guy in 2nd pretty easily when it happened again. I'm not sure why some people think this is easy, because everytime I try it, I get super tired. So I pressured him for a lap or so then just started cruising and having fun. I actually started to loosen up a little on the last lap. Overall I had fun and didn't wreck. Got top 5 in both classes, and the boy had a blast, so it was off to the motel and the Outback for a evening break.
Friday for practice was alittle muddy. I decided to ride my :eek: Honda 250R. One of my local riders who rode the production C class was riding my bike, as his was torn down putting cam bearings in.
I had only ridden the bike once before today, but it seemed to hook up pretty good, I ran holeshot mxr's and going in a straight line, I don't think the traction could be beat, however in the corners they would slide pretty easily. Practice went pretty un-eventful, until the airbox came off. So back to the pits to fix that problem. I washed the bike and began modifying the box to get me through the weekend.
I also had to spend some time with my boy, he decided he wanted to race, so up to the line with him and helping him out was really alot of work and alot of fun.
One thing that was kinda funny, I left my 3 year old at the playground while I rode a practice session, so he was there like 15-20 minutes alone, but his older brother and some friends were 50ft away at the sign up tower if he needed them. I pull in off the track and stop to put him on the bike and go back to the truck and some lady starts ripping me a new one for leaving him there. Oh well, guess she had good intentions.
Saturday morning practice is pretty good, and go to the line for 25+ class. I pull a decent holeshot, and start moving my way through the pack when all of a sudden, WHAMM!! Old age hits me! That along with the fact I haven't been riding this year, and/or spent much time on the bike. My arms are getting tired quickly, and hands are starting to hurt. I worked my way up to 4th and cruised in for the moto. I did get to jump most of the stuff on the track, which was pretty fun. The double section in front of the pro-pits are a blast. I could play there all day I think.
My son was 5th moto off the line, so I had to hurry and get him up there. He rode the suzuki lt 50 which is very slow compared to the other bike. But, he rode great, and really showed good form. I know he will take off someday, but until then as long as we have fun, that's all that matters. He came across the line with a huge grin on his face, super happy that he passed someone and he jumped the finish line jump.
7th moto and I'm right back on the line for Open A. I didn't get a good gate pick, so I'm lined up on the outside. I pulled a good holeshot, but the first turn was kinda interesting. I came through pretty clean and started down the hill section around 5th-6th. I passed my way up to 3rd, and caught the guy in 2nd pretty easily when it happened again. I'm not sure why some people think this is easy, because everytime I try it, I get super tired. So I pressured him for a lap or so then just started cruising and having fun. I actually started to loosen up a little on the last lap. Overall I had fun and didn't wreck. Got top 5 in both classes, and the boy had a blast, so it was off to the motel and the Outback for a evening break.