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Old 04-09-2007, 10:19 AM   #81
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That was far too much fun. It had been a long time since I'd been on that track. I just wish I had a little more BeeAytchPee to keep up with Spewmonkey on the straights! Sadly, had to cut the last session short due to empty gas tank. It was a great reminder that there is no such thing as "FAST" on the street.
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Old 04-09-2007, 10:43 AM   #82
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Old 04-09-2007, 11:50 AM   #83
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no such thing as "FAST" on the street.
, a few times I felt bad zooming people on the front straight but only the ones that would catch and pass me in turn 2 I have to get my skills up!
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Old 04-09-2007, 12:58 PM   #84
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Lookin' good Saeid!!! In those last couple of pics, is that MrClowny in front of you? Looks like his bike from the pics that I've seen. Can't wait to get out on the track with ya!!!

Semipermeable: As far as being ready for B group, if you are passing people in C group and can hold a consistent line through all the corners on the track, then I would say move up. Just be ready to get passed a little more.
Thanks Bro... Yeah it was Clownster. We were the only ones there from the messagenet and we had a garage all to ourselves... From the picture of me draggn, I can see that my upper body still needs a lot of work. I just need to commit my upper body just a little bit more.
In the C group, I was passing everyone. I was at the point where I was passing both in the inside and the outside. I think I'm ready for B group, but I'm just a little nervous...
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Old 04-09-2007, 01:07 PM   #85
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Thanks Bro... Yeah it was Clownster. We were the only ones there from the messagenet and we had a garage all to ourselves... From the picture of me draggn, I can see that my upper body still needs a lot of work. I just need to commit my upper body just a little bit more.
In the C group, I was passing everyone. I was at the point where I was passing both in the inside and the outside. I think I'm ready for B group, but I'm just a little nervous...
Just think "kiss the mirror" (if you had one). If you were passing everyone in C, you are more than ready for B. Make the jump, you'll love it!!!
I haven't met Clowny or ridden with him, but he seems like a decent guy online. Maybe I'll run into him at a trackday somewhere!!!
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If you are passing everyone under total control then I'd agree it's time to move up to Intermediate. However, it's always best to ask a Control Rider to take some laps with you & let them help you make the decision.
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Fun weekend didn't walk out and meet any of you guys slepted when it wasn't my session. Maybe next time I'll come say hey. For those who where there Sun , did you feel how much wind was blowing? Crazy.
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I dragged my knee for the first time, and it was all thanks to Freddie(922). He towed me and showed me some great lines...


Too bad I didn't get to meet some of you there. Next time for sure...

Was that you that showed me your puck on Sat?? Congrats! Sat was a good time, but my fork was leaking so I had to skip Sunday and install a new fork seal so I could hit Buttonwillow today. Glad all you guys had a good time!

As far as moving up to B group, I'd have a control rider ride with you during a C session to check you out. This would be the best way of getting an honest answer.
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Was that you that showed me your puck on Sat?? Congrats! Sat was a good time, but my fork was leaking so I had to skip Sunday and install a new fork seal so I could hit Buttonwillow today. Glad all you guys had a good time!

As far as moving up to B group, I'd have a control rider ride with you during a C session to check you out. This would be the best way of getting an honest answer.
ROFL!!! I think I showed the whole track my pucks...
Are you the control rider I met in the CaliPhotography SEMI TRUCK??? Oh, and the control rider riding 2up passing people in the C group like they were standing still???
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Are you the control rider I met in the CaliPhotography SEMI TRUCK??? Oh, and the control rider riding 2up passing people in the C group like they were standing still???
No, I'm the guy with the shaved head....if it's you I'm thinking of we met over by Freddie's camper.
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