WSMC Race Day [Archive] - Page 5

hurleydude66

Fri 12/15/06, 9:11AM

Originally posted by Kurt'sSV
Uh . . . the Willow Springs Motorcycle Club races, just like every month. That's where we all race. We don't just put numbers on our bikes to look cool at track days.

Weather report is looking better for this weekend. Less chance of rain now.
OH!!!! So you guys do some racing do ya? And I thought you guys were tryin' to trick your bikes up a little by sticking some shitty numbers on them! :rolleyes:

What do the #'s give you...like an extra 10 horses?:D

morbidelli17

Fri 12/15/06, 9:29AM

What do the #'s give you...like an extra 10 horses?

It's all in the wrist, baby. The short, quick, repetitive stroke of the hand ... I mean, uh ...

:eek:

I swear to God, I hate weather forecasters. To quote one of my best friends, these fuckers can't predict dark. It'll probably be 85 degrees on Sunday, with the occasional tornado ...

Slaughter

Fri 12/15/06, 9:41AM

My first-ever arrest came after lighting up a number at high school in 1970. Didn't make me any faster but it sure could smooth out the rough edges of a day.

J.Moto

Fri 12/15/06, 10:05AM

Originally posted by Slaughter
We are having a Saturday Night Christmas party in our pits. If you come out to the track, come on down to the Turn 1 area... yeah, some of us are now on Buells but it's free food. Tri Tip, beans, cole slaw - usual BBQ stuff.

Come on down - we have more stuff than we'll have people to eat it.

ohhhhh, enticing....

Slaughter

Fri 12/15/06, 10:13AM

Come on down!

morbidelli17

Fri 12/15/06, 10:21AM

Oh yeah.

Hey new guy. I'm Michael, #130, I'll be in the Hartman Garages this weekend; if there's anything I can do to help you out, let me know.

J.Moto

Fri 12/15/06, 10:24AM

Originally posted by Slaughter
Come on down!

Free food makes up for the $10 entry!

I'll be riding a motorcycle this weekend, too, for the first time since I broke my foot on 30 Oct!

So what time does free food time start? :D

Kurt'sSV

Fri 12/15/06, 11:12AM

Cool press release on Roadracing World.com (http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=27793) from West Coast GP Cycles.

HoolieB

Fri 12/15/06, 11:43AM

Kurt! You're mentioned in that article! What a surprise!
:p

Tillers_Rule

Fri 12/15/06, 11:54AM

Originally posted by HoolieB
Kurt! You're mentioned in that article! What a surprise!
:p

Only cause he wrote it:lol:

Kurt'sSV

Fri 12/15/06, 12:47PM

Originally posted by Tillers_Rule
Only cause he wrote it:lol:

:p No! I didn't write that one. My guess is Chris Rogers did. He's the brainy one at West Coast GP (i.e. he does the business stuff - former high school math teacher)

Slaughter

Fri 12/15/06, 1:07PM

We are gonna be starting to do the tri-tip about late PM. Serving dark-ish.

Dress warm!

Beans and cole slaw, vegies and fruit finger food too.

See youse guys

IF there's not too big a crowd, we have Faster, DTK, World's Fastest Indian - on DVD for the small screen.

Kurt'sSV

Sun 12/17/06, 5:47PM

Cold day out at the track. Didn't wish I was racing as I stood in the stands.

Codzilla made a good return to racing. Didn't crash and took home some wood.

The lap records in both "SV" classes were obliterated by this guy named Stuart Smith. He's a California Superbike School instructor and sometimes club racer. He went out on a Kawi 650R, superbike spec (mid 80's horse power), and ran fuckin' '27s! :eek: His fastest lap of the day was a 1:27.3. Holy Fuck!!!

J.Moto

Sun 12/17/06, 5:59PM

You should have told him you're the champion and that he needs to slow the fuck down!

:D

Monsterdood

Sun 12/17/06, 7:02PM

Yeah, Stuart finished pretty well in the Toyota 200 and he can be seen on Superbikers teaching the host Rossi how to wheelie in the Keith Code On One Wheel school....

In 550 SBK, I could not believe how fast he came around everyone on the outside of turn 1. I was in 3rd or so and it was like we are all used to going a certain speed through 1 off the start and he wasn't used to this class so he simply went faster.

That pretty much settles the question of how competitive the ninja 650 can be.... Others have ridden it fast, but a 1:27.3!!!! Insane....

steveb

Sun 12/17/06, 7:16PM

I asked Stuman if he would be riding the Kwacker 650 in next years T-200 - I cannot describe the expression on his face, but he said something about wanting to go out and get into the 26's next race.

morbidelli17

Sun 12/17/06, 8:09PM

Someone should have told him the track was slow today. Bastard ...

:D

Slaughter

Mon 12/18/06, 4:35AM

Stuman is gonna be scarey when he's on that bike on a "GOOD" track! Setting lap records on a windy, cold track? Look out Solo Series, look out 550 Superbike, look out Formula Twins Light.

Wonder if he'll be racing them next season? He said nothing other than he's just working with the bike for Kevin Jump (Advanced Kawasaki)

All you no-shows on Saturday night missed some eats! We had about 5-6 pounds of tri-tip and about a million calories of cookies and cake leftover for Sunday lunch!

Actually, as freaking c-c-c-cold as it was on Saturday and since it was raining Saturday night, staying home on Saturday made good sense.

Kurt'sSV

Mon 12/18/06, 8:54AM

Yeah, I don't believe Smith is going to run that bike full time next year. I don't think he cares about winning 550sbk or F-twins LW. He may come out on it again to better his own lap records.

Here's some pics I took on the day:

Chris on his EX500 going around 4
http://www.socalsvriders.org/albums/albvb63/Chris.sized.jpg

Cody leading J Sizzle down the front straight
http://www.socalsvriders.org/albums/albvb63/Cody_JC.sized.jpg

Michael on his one-off SV500
http://www.socalsvriders.org/albums/albvb63/Michael.sized.jpg

And some real fast guys during the F1 race. Parez, Pfeifer and Toye
http://www.socalsvriders.org/albums/albvb63/Peraz_Jack_Toye.sized.jpg

TZRaceR6

Mon 12/18/06, 9:27AM

^^^ It's "Perez" dumbass. :D

By the way, how's that helmet holding up? No more crashes, right?

Kurt'sSV

Mon 12/18/06, 9:52AM

Originally posted by TZRaceR6
^^^ It's "Perez" dumbass. :D

By the way, how's that helmet holding up? No more crashes, right?

Oops, damn it!

Actually, Eric Angel crashed wearing my (was yours) helmet yesterday. Long story. No damage to the helmet, though.

Kurt'sSV

Mon 12/18/06, 11:08AM

Oh, and if anyone would like to read about the exciting Formula One race yesterday, RRW.com has a write-up posted:

http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=27802

:)

TZRaceR6

Mon 12/18/06, 11:09AM

Originally posted by Kurt'sSV
Oops, damn it!

Actually, Eric Angel crashed wearing my (was yours) helmet yesterday. Long story. No damage to the helmet, though.
Well, that helmet's now tainted. And I don't mean from the crash. :D

codzilla70

Mon 12/18/06, 11:34AM

Nice reporting Kurt.

You're def going to need help holding that melon up now. ;)

J.Moto

Mon 12/18/06, 1:56PM

Question for you unofficial BBS members....is there some requirement to be allowed to registered? I haven't had mine validated.

I want to be able to post for parts wanted.

Kurt'sSV

Wed 12/20/06, 9:12AM

Here's pics from the "SV" races from this past weekend:

550SBK (run w/ heavy weight twins)
http://www.photoshelter.com/gallery-show?G_ID=G0000OCSwmX.0lqE&P_ID=P0000n4x2OjZkfXQ&start=75&pagtotal=90

F-Twins LW (run w/ 500SS and singles)
http://www.photoshelter.com/gallery-show?G_ID=G0000EpyfVuWuiQ8&P_ID=P0000n4x2OjZkfXQ&start=50&pagtotal=79

Cyanide41

Wed 12/20/06, 9:24AM

I see that Shandra didn't finish the Formula Twins Lightweight. You still around Shandra? What happened? I see some dude named Stuart Smith was kicking ass out there. Ran a 1:27:3 in the 550 Superbike and broke the lap records in that class as well as the FLWT class.

Kurt'sSV

Wed 12/20/06, 9:38AM

Shandra's bike had electrical problems.

See previous page for start of discussion on Stuart Smith's guest ride on the 650R.

SilverRider

Wed 12/20/06, 9:39AM

Cool pics Kurt. Who is the 883 rider? He has the same white boots and red leathers as you but different number. He has a mean lean on T5 there. I would like to get out there someday and do some racing. Have to get my liscense one of these weekends.

Kurt'sSV

Wed 12/20/06, 9:57AM

883 is a guy named Jeff Dixon. He's pretty fast on that Buell. Though the guy who won the 550sbk race on the 650R turned lap times over a second quicker.

All those shots were from turn 4.

TZRaceR6

Wed 12/20/06, 12:47PM

Hell, Stu Smith should be running that bike in 600cc classes!

Jerm

Wed 12/20/06, 1:05PM

Damn, this dude got crazy sideways...

http://www.photoshelter.com/img-show/I0000ucCiYvM4e0Y

:eek:

The_R1_Kid

Wed 12/20/06, 6:10PM

Thats looks like .0098 seconds before a high side

Tom

Wed 12/20/06, 6:26PM

or the precise moment that his underwear turned brown.

Cyanide41

Wed 12/20/06, 6:39PM

I hope he managed to save it. I doubt it though

mastashake72

Wed 12/20/06, 10:16PM

Yeah, looks like a high side coming. You never know though.

SubDiver

Wed 12/20/06, 11:12PM

Originally posted by Cyanide41
I hope he managed to save it. I doubt it though

Absolutely correct... I was right behind this poor fellow when he decided to do his best superman impression, then his bike proceeded to ghost ride almost all the way to the budwieser balcony.

Seconds later in turn five someone lowsided, looked like he was ok too. All of this took place on the first lap of the novice race, but things settled down quickly once we spread out a little.

With the chaos and mayhem at a dull roar I ended up spending the rest of my time dicing it up with a kawasaki 636, usually getting him in 2 and 9, then he would pass me back on the front and back straits. It was kinda fun messing with a 600 on a stock SV:D

Tom

Wed 12/20/06, 11:24PM

Originally posted by SubDiver
It was kinda fun messing with a 600 on a stock SV:D

Lets see some pictures!! Did you end up with a first or 2nd gen?? I know of someone that has a 2nd gen bike that you can steal parts from. ;)

SubDiver

Wed 12/20/06, 11:35PM

http://www.photoshelter.com/gallery-img-show?G_ID=G0000d16It6_73so&V_ID=&P_ID=P0000n4x2OjZkfXQ&start=9&pagtotal=77

http://www.photoshelter.com/gallery-img-show?G_ID=G0000d16It6_73so&V_ID=&P_ID=P0000n4x2OjZkfXQ&start=10&pagtotal=77

http://www.photoshelter.com/gallery-img-show?G_ID=G0000d16It6_73so&V_ID=&P_ID=P0000n4x2OjZkfXQ&start=12&pagtotal=77

http://www.photoshelter.com/gallery-img-show?G_ID=G0000d16It6_73so&V_ID=&P_ID=P0000n4x2OjZkfXQ&start=13&pagtotal=77

http://www.photoshelter.com/gallery-img-show?G_ID=G0000d16It6_73so&V_ID=&P_ID=P0000n4x2OjZkfXQ&start=16&pagtotal=77

Originally posted by Tom
Lets see some pictures!! Did you end up with a first or 2nd gen?? I know of someone that has a 2nd gen bike that you can steal parts from. ;)

http://www.photoshelter.com/gallery-img-show?G_ID=G0000d16It6_73so&V_ID=&P_ID=P0000n4x2OjZkfXQ&start=49&pagtotal=77

I have a 2nd gen 04. I bought from Steve Barbuska, (Animal) We installed 04-05 GSXR 750 forks and a penske shock, then I had Dave Moss from Catalys Reaction respring the forks and set up the bike. Zoran gave me some numbers for setting up the penske. Other than that it is completely stock... just suspension and safety wire.

SilverRider

Thu 12/21/06, 6:04AM

Nice pics Chris. Looks like he could have pulled that off had he held on the the bars a bit harder. Glad to see you didn't run him over. How did you do this weekend? Your new bike is looking nice. Cool blue plastics.

Denton

Kurt'sSV

Thu 12/21/06, 8:41AM

Originally posted by SubDiver
Absolutely correct... I was right behind this poor fellow when he decided to do his best superman impression, then his bike proceeded to ghost ride almost all the way to the budwieser balcony.

Seconds later in turn five someone lowsided, looked like he was ok too. All of this took place on the first lap of the novice race, but things settled down quickly once we spread out a little.

With the chaos and mayhem at a dull roar I ended up spending the rest of my time dicing it up with a kawasaki 636, usually getting him in 2 and 9, then he would pass me back on the front and back straits. It was kinda fun messing with a 600 on a stock SV:D

Ah, novice races. I saw pile-ups in T1, people get run over, multiple bikes laying on track, multiple bikes cartwheeling in turn 8 and one guy get drug along by his bike all the way to the wall outside turn 4.

Those were the days. :)

TZRaceR6

Thu 12/21/06, 9:36AM

Originally posted by Kurt'sSV
Ah, novice races. I saw pile-ups in T1, people get run over, multiple bikes laying on track, multiple bikes cartwheeling in turn 8 and one guy get drug along by his bike all the way to the wall outside turn 4.

Those were the days. :)
That's not to say the experts don't crash. I seem to recall this one guy needing a helmet after a nasty little spill in T2. I also recall popping this guys shoulder back into place. :D I don't think those days have passed you by yet, Kurt. ;)

Kurt'sSV

Thu 12/21/06, 9:39AM

Originally posted by TZRaceR6
That's not to say the experts don't crash. I seem to recall this one guy needing a helmet after a nasty little spill in T2. I also recall popping this guys shoulder back into place. :D I don't think those days have passed you by yet, Kurt. ;)

Lloyd, you missed my point. :rolleyes:

Just keep drinking those cabana drinks.

TZRaceR6

Thu 12/21/06, 9:57AM

Originally posted by Kurt'sSV
Lloyd, you missed my point. :rolleyes:

Just keep drinking those cabana drinks.
No shit. I'm drinkning all the time. No cabana girls here though. :(

And there was a point in there? Fvck... I guess I missed it. Just a lot of crashing was all I read. :D

You know it's 87 degrees here every day with a nice breeze. Low's don't get any lower than 70. They need to build a track down here!

twf

Thu 12/21/06, 10:02AM

Originally posted by TZRaceR6
No shit. I'm drinkning all the time. No cabana girls here though. :(

just put skirts on them and imagine they are :D

mastashake72

Thu 12/21/06, 10:25AM

Damn I love race trash talking! And YES, we do need a track in LA or San Diego. Lots of room by the border with Mexico here. Theres talk of moving the airport there, but a there would be lots of room for the track still. And with an International airport there, no one could complain about track noise, unlike Seca.

SilverRider

Thu 12/21/06, 10:53AM

Sounds like Lloyd might be deployed somewhere in the tropics. Am I right? And if they move the airport out east here in SD why not replace the airport with a track? Right in the middle of SD. A track doesn't make much more noise than those damn jets landing and taking off every couple of minutes. Wishful thinking. I was all stoked when I heard about that Riverside race track park. Too bad it isn't in Riverside but rather far away from here.

Kurt'sSV

Thu 12/21/06, 11:12AM

There's race track development in the works on Pala reservation land off the 76. Hopefully in 2008, SoCal will have another road coarse.

Really long thread on SoCal-Sportbikes.com regarding this. (http://socal-sportbikes.com/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=40069)

Jerm

Thu 12/21/06, 12:09PM

Originally posted by SubDiver
http://www.photoshelter.com/gallery-img-show?G_ID=G0000d16It6_73so&V_ID=&P_ID=P0000n4x2OjZkfXQ&start=9&pagtotal=77

http://www.photoshelter.com/gallery-img-show?G_ID=G0000d16It6_73so&V_ID=&P_ID=P0000n4x2OjZkfXQ&start=10&pagtotal=77

http://www.photoshelter.com/gallery-img-show?G_ID=G0000d16It6_73so&V_ID=&P_ID=P0000n4x2OjZkfXQ&start=12&pagtotal=77

http://www.photoshelter.com/gallery-img-show?G_ID=G0000d16It6_73so&V_ID=&P_ID=P0000n4x2OjZkfXQ&start=13&pagtotal=77

http://www.photoshelter.com/gallery-img-show?G_ID=G0000d16It6_73so&V_ID=&P_ID=P0000n4x2OjZkfXQ&start=16&pagtotal=77

http://www.photoshelter.com/gallery-img-show?G_ID=G0000d16It6_73so&V_ID=&P_ID=P0000n4x2OjZkfXQ&start=49&pagtotal=77

I have a 2nd gen 04. I bought from Steve Barbuska, (Animal) We installed 04-05 GSXR 750 forks and a penske shock, then I had Dave Moss from Catalys Reaction respring the forks and set up the bike. Zoran gave me some numbers for setting up the penske. Other than that it is completely stock... just suspension and safety wire.

You left the best pic out...

http://www.photoshelter.com/img-show/I0000n5LRoLc.Gn4

:D

Kurt'sSV

Wed 1/17/07, 12:10PM

So anyone else going to the Awards Banquette Saturday night? I know Monsterdood will so he can get his "best new-guy" award and his LW Twins 1st place plaque.

Starting the bikes Sunday morning is going to be a real test for our batteries.

Slaughter

Wed 1/17/07, 12:22PM

We'll be (FINALLY) out.

Warm up the motors BEFORE cranking!

We're bringing an electric heater to warm the motor and oil lines.

Remember what happened when people didn't warm up the bikes before - blown oil filter bodies and oil filter gaskets and multiple bike crashes in the oil:

Pic of oil filter case grenading - heading into T1 (took out the next two riders too)
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-9/403336/T1oil.jpeg

Edit: NOT me oiling the track by the way!!

Monsterdood

Wed 1/17/07, 12:45PM

I'm sure michadelli will be there.... and yeah I'll be there.... but if my wife's water breaks, I'm leaving right after the plaques are handed out....

Kurt

Wed 1/17/07, 1:40PM

Originally posted by Monsterdood
.... but if my wife's water breaks, I'm leaving right after the plaques are handed out....

right after? what a sweetheart.. ;)

jadeblue1

Wed 1/17/07, 11:36PM

i'll be there...we're working on what the cool kids will be wearing this year ;)

morbidelli17

Thu 1/18/07, 12:45AM

Morbo demands awards and accolades from you puny earthlings!!!

(Yes, we'll be there. ZenSandy's earned it ...)

I'm working on my acceptance speech. So far, I'm up to my kindergarten years ...

Kurt'sSV

Thu 1/18/07, 8:21AM

Hahaha. I've been thinking about my acceptance speeches since May! Though when I get up there I'll probably forget about thanking all the people who've helped me so much like Zoran and Tom and Andy and just go "neat plaque, thanks," and walk off.

TZRaceR6

Thu 1/18/07, 11:25AM

I'll be there in spirit. Congrats Kurt.

since413

Thu 1/18/07, 11:26AM

Originally posted by morbidelli17
Morbo demands awards and accolades from you puny earthlings!!!

(Yes, we'll be there. ZenSandy's earned it ...)

I'm working on my acceptance speech. So far, I'm up to my kindergarten years ...

So you're just about done!:D

Monsterdood

Thu 1/18/07, 12:21PM

Acceptance speeches... really? I assumed you grab your placque, shake a hand, smile for a picture maybe, and sit back down...

If there are short speeches, I'll have to work on letting everyone know how funny I think I am.... :D

codzilla70

Thu 1/18/07, 4:03PM

Originally posted by Kurt'sSV
Hahaha. I've been thinking about my acceptance speeches since May! Though when I get up there I'll probably forget about thanking all the people who've helped me so much like Zoran and Tom and Andy and just go "neat plaque, thanks," and walk off.

Does that have anything to do with the fact that I crashed in May?:p Don't forget to thank me for that!:squid:

morbidelli17

Thu 1/18/07, 7:09PM

Originally posted by since413
So you're just about done!:D

Yes. it's been pretty much downhill for me since kindergarten. God, afternoon naps followed by cookies and orange juice are wasted on kids ...

Kurt'sSV

Sat 1/20/07, 5:48PM

Kind of windy today out at the track, though that's nothing unusual. At least it was sunny and not cold.

Took this shot of Side Show Bob, Andy Palmer during practice. He's looking pretty good through turn one.

morbidelli17

Sun 1/21/07, 11:27AM

My thoughts from the award banquet:

- Damn, the Top Rookie Expert trophies are a LOT nicer than when I won one.

- Zoran's name came up at the award banquet a lot last night.

- For a guy who wasn't planning to say anything, we couldn't get Kurt to shut up.

- No matter how old you are, huffing helium from balloons is always a good idea.

- Andy had GREAT hair.

- Here's who I had dinner with, Shandra, Amy Hronek, and ZenSandy; the announcer, over the P.A., from the stage, thanked ZenSandy for wearing the PVC ball gown.

Life is good. Good to see everyone again.

ZenSandy

Sun 1/21/07, 5:57PM

My photos from the 2007 awards banquet are on my album page if anyone wants to look. Most of those racers clean up pretty well!

Kurt'sSV

Sun 1/21/07, 6:10PM

They were definitely scary sexy - like they'd eat you alive and you'd enjoy every second of it . . . anyway, back to racing . . .

I had fun out there. Got my butt kicked, but it was windy and I always get my butt kicked when it's windy. Next month if it's not windy, cloudy, too sunny, too humid or too dry for my liking - Cody, your ass is mine!

And I'll be up loading pics from the races to my photo album. (not as exciting as Sandy's)

ZenSandy

Sun 1/21/07, 6:23PM

Originally posted by Kurt'sSV
They were definitely scary sexy - like they'd eat you alive and you'd enjoy every second of it . . .

Thanks! :*

Tom

Mon 1/22/07, 12:39AM

SocalSV dudes with only a win and 3 podium finishes (including novice)? You guys need to kick it up a notch. :D

Good job, guys.

codzilla70

Mon 1/22/07, 9:11AM

Originally posted by Kurt'sSV
They were definitely scary sexy - like they'd eat you alive and you'd enjoy every second of it . . . anyway, back to racing . . .

I had fun out there. Got my butt kicked, but it was windy and I always get my butt kicked when it's windy. Next month if it's not windy, cloudy, too sunny, too humid or too dry for my liking - Cody, your ass is mine!

And I'll be up loading pics from the races to my photo album. (not as exciting as Sandy's)

Well you'd better work out something with Simi cause she already has the deed to it.:o

Oh yaeh and :bringit: :squid:

Where were you again Tom?:grin:

steveb

Mon 1/22/07, 9:26AM

When the girls got up was the first time I have seen Dave speechless, or perhaps tongue tied?

When I got up to the stage he was still dazed and couldn't remember my name.

Very cool Shandra, Amy, and Zen-Sandy.

Congrats to all the winners, especially that

Cal-Superbike School winner - TRE - Chris!

Kurt'sSV

Thu 2/15/07, 8:12AM

So who else is ready for this weekend? Forecast looks good to me. Monsterdood painted up my upper and lower all bright fucking red, so now it's ready to be cartwheeled down the back straight!

SilverRider

Thu 2/15/07, 8:15AM

Wish I could race with all of you. Good luck out there. Looks like Saturday is going to be nice. Kick ass and no break dancing on the track.

Slaughter

Thu 2/15/07, 12:17PM

Well....

taking the day off work today to get the little beastie all readied up.

Last month was a bust with the dyno committing suicide when we got on to re-map and when I went out on Friday, it was un-workable.

This month I'm finally coming back out to play. Been 2 long years.

I'll be the loud, slow dude in the back of all the packs.

twf

Thu 2/15/07, 12:56PM

Originally posted by Slaughter

Last month was a bust with the dyno committing suicide when we got on to re-map and when I went out on Friday, it was un-workable.

I did not know buel makes dyno :D

Slaughter

Thu 2/15/07, 4:54PM

Originally posted by twf
I did not know buel makes dyno :D

You got me there! :D

jadeblue1

Sun 2/18/07, 7:28PM

what a great day!
to recap-a little bit of carnage in the 1st 2 laps of 550 sbk-4 lap sprint restart race-sv's taking all the good spots :D

formula twins ltwt-why did they grid the F-2 race in front of us? in an 8 lap race, it will be no fun with 600's swiss cheesing our wave...next month i'm gonna put a banana in kevin jump's pipe on the grid :D otherwise it was on like donkey kong baby & a whole lotta fun.

codzilla-holy crap have you gotten fast! you go w'it your bad self.

dominus-nice come back & fun to dice it up w/you & subdiver (next month, the red helmet of doom, part deux)

subdiver-i need bigger nutz to tag on to you & bryan in t2, therefore, next month i am taking the almonds off my tank & taping on walnuts :D

slaughter-very good to see you back out there-you were looking good. hopefully the mule behaved itself for you.

morbidelli-#29 is behind you & he's waving...

kurtsSV-you & cody look like twins on the track.

now there are 5 red bikes on the grid- maybe we can confuse team yellow the next time they come down :D

Slaughter

Mon 2/19/07, 5:45AM

Heck - I might even write a race report!

It truly was good being back out racing again after 2 years that started with morphine, neurologists, orthopedic specialists, a wheel chair, a hospital bed at home... and missing 4 months of work got pretty boring (never thought I'd say that)

This racing thing IS a kick-ass form of fun - even from the DFL position.

Yeah, I'll prolly do a race report. Been a long two years -

- good to be back.

had the time of my life yesterday. Got 4 races under my belt.

morbidelli17

Mon 2/19/07, 7:15AM

Dude, it was great to see you in your leathers again.

It beats the hell out of seeing you naked.

Kurt'sSV

Mon 2/19/07, 7:40AM

I'm already looking forward to next month. Last year I was always a bit wound up because I was afraid of performing poorly, finishing off the podium, and putting my lead in jeapardy. Now, however, I can't go backwards anymore than I have so it's fun to know that the next month all you can do is improve. I'm glad I had that epiphony about turn 6 and don't have to be afraid of it anymore.

Here's a pic of our pitts. Cody and Simi are behind Cody's white bike and the blurry guy in the back ground next to the 955 SV is a new guy named Matt. He did really well in his second novice race. And my bike has freshly repainted (pink?) fairings.

Slaughter

Mon 2/19/07, 10:17AM

Originally posted by morbidelli17
Dude, it was great to see you in your leathers again.

It beats the hell out of seeing you naked.

(shhhhh... that's just our little secret)

Kurt'sSV

Fri 3/16/07, 8:37AM

Hey, so everyone planning on coming out this weekend? Weather looks awesome. Monsterdood finished painting my bike and I think he did a really good job. It may not have turned out the shade of red we thought it would, but I still think it looks pretty fuckin' cool.

Twin Works² is coming down to get some seat time on his new R6.

morbidelli17

Fri 3/16/07, 8:42AM

I'll be there Sat. afternoon to waste some dead dinosaurs. We'll be in the Hartmann Garage with Shandra and Amy and whoever else.

Slaughter

Fri 3/16/07, 6:51PM

Just finished Advanced Racer Class today. Well worth the time after all the time off.

Feels good to be back in the rhythm once again.

See all y'alls there!

Kurt'sSV

Mon 3/19/07, 7:33AM

Well I had a good weekend at the track. Road a lot better than I had the past 2 months and took a 3rd place in my race. Switched to Bridgestone slicks and liked them. Too bad the other 3 guys I pitted with didn't have such a good weekend.

Here's what a 07 SV Superbike looks like parked in a trailer.

Kurt'sSV

Mon 3/19/07, 7:37AM

This is what an 06 R6 looks like after meeting the ground at turn 4. Spencer's not only a skilled rider, but crasher as well. Notice that the only damage to the bike is a scuffed lower fairing and smushed exhaust can. Spencer raced it on Sunday and did well considering it's his first time racing a 600. He got into the 27's. Jay raced it in F2 as well just for fun and he did 28's on it. Stock motor, too.

SilverRider

Mon 3/19/07, 7:56AM

Nice finish Kurt. Podiums are always a good way to end the day.

aprilmaybe

Mon 3/19/07, 9:00AM

Kurt, it was nice to meet you.

You looked great out there, here is a shot from the Omega...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/aprilmaybe/racing/kurtgroup3.jpg

steveb

Mon 3/19/07, 11:29AM

I too had a great weekend.

Best parts were watching Slaughter getting his groove on, and James, the guy I sold my last years MZ660 to dropped his best ever time by a ton and beat me in the F-Singles race.

Don't know if James ever gets on here, but rode a fixed up Blast last year but seemed uninspired on the bike. I talked him into buying my bike and the transformation is incredible. That makes me really happy. He turned a 1:43 with about 42 rwhp.

In the 660 singles race where there usually isn't much competition- by that I mean the five of us are usually spaced out along each of the five corners of the track with the KTM so far out ahead I never see him after T-3, and LC on his built Ascot way ahead too.

Well, this month, James passed me off the start in T-2, then Larry Cochran the race director on his 500 vintage Ascot (his big Ascot broke earlier) passed me shortly thereafter, and these guys lead me for the first two laps. I know, I'm old, I'm slow, and I suck, but they just disappear ahead of me and I'm about to just quit racing altogether what with other factors in my life right now.

And my lap timer has all zeros and I can't tell much on how I'm doing what with no tack or speedo so I'm just - shit!

But wait, I can see someone ahead of me at the end of the straightaway, I'm getting closer, closer, closer, gotya LC. That was kinda fun although LC is on a 500 and I have a way faster bike, but look ahead it's my old bike and it's getting closer, closer, closer, eeek, you're going way to slow into T-3, gaaatcha too on the outside, and I'm feeling good, comfortable and looking at my lap timer to see all the zeros, but things are well under control and I'm riding with a good safety margin, and wait, there's another bike ahead from the first wave and I pass him on the last lap. I turned my best ever lap on a 660 single with my last three laps of 1:42, 1:41.9, 1:42.

I just might be able to make it out to race next month. :D

And if things keep improving, I'll give a big fast bike like the SV650 another try. That's if I can find the "walnuts" to ride it fast enough.

morbidelli17

Mon 3/19/07, 5:12PM

Awesome, Stevie! It's always bitchin' to improve your personal best. Heading in the right direction. Not bad for an old fart ... from one old fart to another ...

:cool:

Monsterdood

Mon 3/19/07, 6:01PM

Hey Steve, all you need is a day with the Top Rookie Expert. Unlike ride with a champ, ride with a TRE is for those looking to break 1:40's :)

Sounds like you are making some progress though so that's awesome.

steveb

Mon 3/19/07, 6:57PM

Thanks Mike. After my T-2 get off in October, I never got back to speed until my third race yesterday. I have so much fun just riding around I forget it's really a race to be the fastest.

Chris,

Well now, "A day with TRE Dude" sounds cool.

How much is your going rate for a 1/2 day now that you're famous?

Kenny was excellent to ride with, but that was at the streets. A ride with the TRE would be an excellent addition to my education.

edit: I broke 1:40 by a millisecond on the SV, and 1:39 with the gixxer. Show me how to break 1:35?

Kurt'sSV

Tue 3/20/07, 8:49AM

Originally posted by steveb
edit: I broke 1:40 by a millisecond on the SV, and 1:39 with the gixxer. Show me how to break 1:35?

Turn your brain off, keep your eyes up and the throttle wide open.

The more you do that, the faster you go.

Monsterdood

Tue 3/20/07, 10:32AM

Okay, how about this?

The upcoming "Ride with the TRE" program is going to be awesome.... It fills the gap between New racers school and the Advanced Racers Clinic (or Ride with a Champ) for those running in the 1:38 - 1:45 range and looking to ride faster with more comfort and more margin.

People with big bikes and fast times don't always remember the hurdles "normal" riders are having to overcome. On a 60 HP bike, the lines and issues are a little different than on a 120 HP bike....

Introductory pricing:

- 1/2 day (3-4 sessions) is $50

- Add video of you to review at the track $30

- Time Bonus fee is $20 if in the sessions or in your next race weekend you drop 1 second off your recent times and $40 if you drop 2 seconds off your recent lap times.

If you don't get faster, I don't get paid... :)

Tom

Tue 3/20/07, 11:36AM

If anyone needs a off-track tour guide, with extensive training, for many of the tracks in california, 2 in nevada, and another in utah, I offer the most competitive prices in the business. :D

codzilla70

Tue 3/20/07, 12:04PM

Originally posted by Monsterdood
Okay, how about this?

The upcoming "Ride with the TRE" program is going to be awesome.... It fills the gap between New racers school and the Advanced Racers Clinic (or Ride with a Champ) for those running in the 1:38 - 1:45 range and looking to ride faster with more comfort and more margin.

People with big bikes and fast times don't always remember the hurdles "normal" riders are having to overcome. On a 60 HP bike, the lines and issues are a little different than on a 120 HP bike....

Introductory pricing:

- 1/2 day (3-4 sessions) is $50

- Add video of you to review at the track $30

- Time Bonus fee is $20 if in the sessions or in your next race weekend you drop 1 second off your recent times and $40 if you drop 2 seconds off your recent lap times.

If you don't get faster, I don't get paid... :)

OK so where do I sign up?

(and I better get faster!)

Monsterdood

Tue 3/20/07, 1:19PM

Originally posted by codzilla70
OK so where do I sign up?

(and I better get faster!)

First you must demonstrate you have a working bike and then we can talk schedule! Maybe you can be one of the guest instructors :)

Seriously though, whenever I go to the fast guys for advice, I get advice that applies to guys that are really fast already. I suspect paying Kenny the $350 to ride for a day with him would be the best training around, but for a lower price there really isn't a mid-pack racers clinic for those of us in the 1:35 - 1:45 range....

Kurt'sSV

Tue 3/20/07, 1:32PM

Originally posted by codzilla70
OK so where do I sign up?

The only problem I see with you taking this class is that the instructor wouldn't be able to keep up with the student. :)

How a person racing an SV gets from doing 1:40 lap times to '32s or so is simply getting more comfortable with riding the bike. (Assuming set-up isn't an issue, which it almost never is for us - we have Zoran. Except Cody, he always seems to have set-up issues because he only uses Zoran for motor, not suspension.) Everyone else I see on SV's during practice has good form and rides good lines. They know how to ride a motorcycle, they just aren't as comfortable with going as fast, yet, but the more they ride, the more comfortable they will get.

Seriously, just keep your eyes up. Look FAR! Especially in 8 and 9. Find reference points. If you don't have some, find some. To find some you'll need to ride around a little slower, so play putt-putt in the first practice session of the morning and look for stuff. That's really the most important part to getting around a race track: 1) Look where you're going, not where you're at and 2) know where you are on the track.

Then really to go from 32's to 29's there isn't too much more involved. You just have to get more and more comfortable with the bike and be relaxed when riding it. When you're comfortable you're okay with the bike moving around, etc.

Oh, and having a lot of horse power helps.

steveb

Tue 3/20/07, 6:12PM

Good advice MonsterDude and Kurt. Really, seriously very good advice.

KK was great to ride with and I recommend him to anyone! I had food poisoning from the night b4 and got there sick, went home, then came back in the afternoon not feeling too crisp, but KK stuck with me and coached to my level and answered every question I had. Very cool guy with tons of knowledge and really helpful. But it was at the streets, sigh. KK uses full legal release of responsibility, etc.

Adv Racers Clinic was way over my head

And I would do the "ride with the TRE" in an unofficial capacity with vidige (I like that word) in exchange for something which wouldn't get you in trouble with the track. Absolutely. PM me if you are serious because I am sure you could help me a lot.

Tom, did you ever get knobbies on your SV? I really like seeing you race, and you certainly have the balls to go fast.

I think Slaughter is a good example of coming back after a crash. He's smooth and comfortable running about 4 seconds slower than when he last raced. His smile? Priceless!

since413

Tue 3/20/07, 8:26PM

Originally posted by Kurt'sSV
Then really to go from 32's to 29's there isn't too much more involved.

Really?:eek:

Slaughter

Fri 3/30/07, 3:56PM

I've been asked by Jane Schwartzkopf and Ken Ryder to perform their marriage ceremony for them next race weekend Saturday April 14th after the Solo races!

Since none of us is religious, they're writing up their own vows and asked me to go get sworn in to perform the ceremony - and we're kind of winging the ceremony - trying for a parade lap if we can get permission.

Reception is going to be a BBQ on the front straight with a live DJ - Jeff Dixon, one of the points leaders in Middleweight Twins also has a DJ gig with a whole mobile setup.

Gonna be FUN - Saturday after the racing,

BE THERE

Watch Father Slaughter in action!

I'm only authorized to perform one marriage however if any ladies have any particularly NASTY things to confess, I'm willing to listen.

Ramen.

morbidelli17

Fri 3/30/07, 4:00PM

Uh, is there a Solo race in April?

Slaughter

Fri 3/30/07, 4:38PM

Originally posted by morbidelli17
Uh, is there a Solo race in April?
Yoikes... I had thought so.

If not, it'll be after last practice.

Announcer Dave is having a field day planning this (we're having off-line discussions)

Hoping to get RRW coverage but their link for contact is busted. I'll just call in if I can't get email to work.

Solo series STARTS in April - confirmed on the official website.

Slaughter

Mon 4/9/07, 9:00PM

The OFFICIAL wedding invitation:

Jane Schwartzkopf (# 678) and Ken Ryder (#750) cordially invite all WSMC racers, crew members, staff and friends to their wedding taking place following Saturday night’s SOLO races in the HOT PIT Lane.

The civil ceremony will be conducted by Steve Slaughter (WSMC 604) with running commentary provided by, who else? David Koenig!

Immediately following the ceremony, riders are invited to join the newlywed couple in a cerimonial parade lap around the Historic Willow Springs Track.

Following the ceremony will be a reception with burgers provided by the bride and groom. Music will be provided by WSMC 883 - Disk Jockey Jeff “Slipp” Dixon.

Jane and Ken requested that ALL riders come to the ceremony in their leathers.

Note: the parade lap does NOT require race gear or tech inspection BUT you must have a helmet and common sense riding protective gear. RACERS are requested to ride in their leathers.

NOTE: this is a Civil Ceremony. I'm deputized to perform a CIVIL ceremony - I AM NOT ORDAINED!!! (there's been some confusion about a religious conversion but the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster doesn't ordain anybody)

Kurt'sSV

Tue 4/10/07, 10:07AM

This sounds like it'll be really fun. I'm looking forward to seeing how the ceremony plays out.

morbidelli17

Wed 4/11/07, 8:47AM

I see the parade lap degenerating into a series of grudge races right about Turn Two ...

:D

I'm planning to run the Solo race, but I don't know if I can stay for the ceremony; I may have to fly back to Long Beach and grab ZenSandy.

But this is very, very cool. The wedding photos should be awesome.

Kurt'sSV

Mon 5/21/07, 9:18AM

Somebody ate their freakin' Wheaties Sunday morning before they headed out to the track. Monsterdood road really well and did a couple laps in the 1:30 range. He punked some 748 for 2nd place in BOTT Middle and he and Cody had an awesome race in 550SBK.

codzilla70

Mon 5/21/07, 9:20AM

I didn't think you stayed for the 550.

Kurt'sSV

Mon 5/21/07, 9:31AM

Originally posted by codzilla70
I didn't think you stayed for the 550.

That's because you don't fucking listen. I told you I was going up to turn 4 to watch the race then I was going to take off. :rolleyes:

jadeblue1

Mon 5/21/07, 10:03AM

sunday went waaaaayyyyy too long...i hate it when the day drags out like that.
but i gotta say it was cool to see the sv's get up & steal the middlweights lunch money $$. cody was running awesome-time off didn't event dent his performance this weekend. chris sp8s was en fuego as well.
the best thing for me this weekend was getting to see another girl in the nrs-steve brefka's daughter wendy came in & did it. i was looking forward to another girl on an sv, but i gotta say the r6 she ended up riding was an awesome bike for her-in only 4 school sessions, she got her time down to 1:42. she's the first girl in 11 mos to pass the class. (heck, not just pass it, but she was faster than 1/2 the guys!) so i'm looking very forward to seeing her run next month too!

trey_loco

Mon 5/21/07, 11:06AM

All I have to say about this race weekend is...I ain't in Kansas anymore.

Kurt'sSV

Tue 5/22/07, 7:59PM

Posted the pics (http://www.socalsvriders.org/modules.php?set_albumName=albvd58&op=modload&name=Photo_Gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php) I took.

Some of the pictures are really over exposed. Camera started running out of juice and acting funny.

Kurt'sSV

Fri 6/15/07, 8:12AM

There's going to be a new SV racer out there this weekend. A kid by the name of Drew Price. He's been racing mini bikes with SC Mini GP for a while and now that he's 16 he's moved up to the big bikes. I don't know yet if he'll have an expert or novice license this weekend, but hopefully he can do pretty well out there his first time out. I'll let sponsors/help chime in on their own if they want. ;)

trey_loco

Fri 6/15/07, 1:02PM

If he's faster than me, then I say novice. Otherwise, happy to have him on the expert grid.

Kurt'sSV

Mon 6/18/07, 8:23AM

That little kid, Drew, kicked ass in Middleweight novice on his SV. Turned a '34 it looks like.

Sp8s in the '30's again for a the second month in a row and Shandra ate her Wheaties and dropped a lot of time this month.

codzilla70

Mon 6/18/07, 9:14AM

Not only did Sp8s get into the 30s again, he just showed up jumped on the bike and raced. No practice or anything and his tires where worn.:eek:

trey_loco

Mon 6/18/07, 10:32AM

I'm coming for you guys. Couple more months and you better start looking over your shoulders.

Kurt'sSV

Sun 7/15/07, 7:54PM

There was some fast laps being put down today and some good racing.

Pics: http://www.socalsvriders.org/modules.php?set_albumName=albve14&op=modload&name=Photo_Gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

trey_loco

Sun 7/15/07, 8:01PM

No kidding. I was checking mylaps tonight and both Cody and Sp8s dipped into the 1:29 range. Hey guys..was that a first for you?

Oh and can you at least wait till I catch you at your current pace before you go upping the ante?

Kurt'sSV

Sun 7/15/07, 8:09PM

Holy crap! Yeah, nice! You know what that was, that was Brant dragging their asses around.

codzilla70

Sun 7/15/07, 9:35PM

Originally posted by Kurt'sSV
Holy crap! Yeah, nice! You know what that was, that was Brant dragging their asses around.

I'm ok with that.:D

U:squid:

Monsterdood

Sun 7/15/07, 10:00PM

Originally posted by Kurt'sSV
Holy crap! Yeah, nice! You know what that was, that was Brant dragging their asses around.

Check the lap chart, I led the 1st two laps in the low 30's....

And in the 1st race we were in the 30's all by ourselves (farther behind Brant).....

Don't hate... appreciate.....

Kurt'sSV

Mon 7/16/07, 8:36AM

Originally posted by Monsterdood
Check the lap chart, I led the 1st two laps in the low 30's....

And in the 1st race we were in the 30's all by ourselves (farther behind Brant).....

Don't hate... appreciate.....

Yeah, but you didn't do 29's until Brant was leading you. :rolleyes: That's the lap times we're impressed with. 30's? Who fucking cares about 1:30's. I can do 1:30's.

trey_loco

Mon 7/16/07, 9:15AM

Exactly.

codzilla70

Mon 7/16/07, 9:24AM

My fastest lap was #2 and mylaps shows Sp8s leading. So now what BIATCHES!!:rolleyes:

trey_loco

Mon 7/16/07, 9:29AM

Fuel cell.

codzilla70

Mon 7/16/07, 10:03AM

Originally posted by trey_loco
Exactly.

;)

Monsterdood

Mon 7/16/07, 10:05AM

Originally posted by Kurt'sSV
Yeah, but you didn't do 29's until Brant was leading you. :rolleyes: That's the lap times we're impressed with. 30's? Who fucking cares about 1:30's. I can do 1:30's.

Hey man, just don't try to minimize my moment of glory. Frankly, I could care less if I had a tow rope attached to Wiwi's bike, but I really only shaved maybe 0.3 seconds while behind Wiwi.

And I still care about 1:30's because those are still respectable.

trey_loco

Mon 7/16/07, 10:10AM

Kurt steal someone's thunder? No....say it ain't so!

since413

Mon 7/16/07, 10:35AM

Originally posted by trey_loco
Kurt steal someone's thunder? No....say it ain't so!

If you could only hear what Brant had to say:D

Good riding all around though. It is shaping up to be a lot more fun out there, and when I get over my terror of highsiding again, I'll tow you into the 29's any time you want.

ps Brant never leads till crossed flags to save tire, and he was waiting for my fat ass. Next time he is on my SV he is going after 27's.

jadeblue1

Mon 7/16/07, 11:22AM

it's always fun to see brant on the grid on an sv-and to be really honest, he, stuman, kevin, the yellow bikes (when they come down for a visit) truly are on different experience level than the rest of us. they're the ones that can ride the wheels off the sv with not much effort.

however, that in no way dimishes what the rest of the grid is doing. cody & sp8s ran REALLY good this weekend, and everybody else really stepped up the pace too. for our combined levels of exeprience, that ain't shabby...

andy-it was nice to see you back out there too. hope your knee has finally stopped bothering you.;)