tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30387338329299008702024-03-12T17:13:46.875-07:00Ricky Racerricky racerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17804904225330352611noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038733832929900870.post-46329429813759852262013-04-16T15:05:00.001-07:002013-08-26T10:36:04.235-07:00BOT F1 AT Saturday, 2012 AHRMA Corsa Moto Classica on the Custom Built Ducati D1177. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/-AmQ9OfW2Ks" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Racing Ed Milich's Super Pantah in Formula Vintage.
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/kl0q0gwXv4Y" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Racing the Ducati 748 again the big boys in BOT F1.
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Thanks to John Laforte of DNA for letting me racing his custom built D1177 Ducati. A air-cooled 1000 in a 1098 frame with all upgraded suspension. It was a truly an honor to race it.
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Thanks to my Sponsor, Ed Milich of Ducpower.com!!
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ricky racerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17804904225330352611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038733832929900870.post-10790014195413972012013-04-16T15:03:00.002-07:002013-04-18T09:27:54.426-07:00AHRMA Battle of Twins 2011 Season Pics and Videos
Miller Raceway BOT F2
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Barber Motorsports Park, Alabama.
Crashed in Practice and Race 1
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Crashed on the last lap at Barber.
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On our way to Daytona, we stopped by Gustafsson's windscreen shop and had one made on the spot by the man himself.
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Daytona Speedway!!!!
We finished with two Third place finishes.
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8VVZx9G8aTXjYXtlkaWRYUd82Mat7xDqzdN6Bp_ZBOgJtax2Izj7BTQIw-a1VHnZJ_bCYoDCYK9iD9X2PFLVldLCH5iXHzyr-mwYGVSMgnofdY4ziAaHPUivNtLgUR-LEINlHi2hhdMEy/s1600/IMG_1970.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8VVZx9G8aTXjYXtlkaWRYUd82Mat7xDqzdN6Bp_ZBOgJtax2Izj7BTQIw-a1VHnZJ_bCYoDCYK9iD9X2PFLVldLCH5iXHzyr-mwYGVSMgnofdY4ziAaHPUivNtLgUR-LEINlHi2hhdMEy/s320/IMG_1970.JPG" /></a>ricky racerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17804904225330352611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038733832929900870.post-2869436709065848152012-03-05T16:56:00.001-08:002012-03-05T16:57:20.499-08:00First race on the new Ducpower 748.<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/OuuQqSHnvks" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>ricky racerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17804904225330352611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038733832929900870.post-47116097599770458442012-03-05T16:45:00.002-08:002012-03-05T16:46:01.068-08:00Here is a video that highlights my Catalina GP Experience<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/YCisEq9cbzM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>ricky racerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17804904225330352611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038733832929900870.post-55494146999096424602010-09-29T15:33:00.000-07:002010-10-01T08:29:28.830-07:00Portland AHRMA May 2010One weekend after Willow's AHRMA race we were off to Portland International Speedway. <br />It was completely a new course for me. Very fast straights with some technical tight turns. Gary Swan of Toad Town Racing was nice enough to bring my Ducati 900ss up to Portland. I, on the other hand, flew up like a rock star and was at the track Friday morning. To our surprise...RAIN! All day! I was able to get several practice laps in but none with out rain or wet surfaces. I didn't have rain tires; therefore, Parelli DOT SC2 were a bit sketchy during the rain. Mark Brown of the Seattle Cretins came down from Vashon Island to race his CB 350 sportsman bike. Several Seattle and Portland Cretins came down to support along with some Flying 15 brothers as well. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6usNP3zdsSvBBlvijlv9RRQzrXe3zLROFmtm4prUEhA4ZhiOA2CPjF0xJDi4WArHSe5PR4QDBHkXVSfj_8LjLnClFcXoqfNYlil__djKO-sv8PbXvsfl8N-v60OeHbaRncu_QYrxuBcRw/s1600/PIRmap2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 217px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6usNP3zdsSvBBlvijlv9RRQzrXe3zLROFmtm4prUEhA4ZhiOA2CPjF0xJDi4WArHSe5PR4QDBHkXVSfj_8LjLnClFcXoqfNYlil__djKO-sv8PbXvsfl8N-v60OeHbaRncu_QYrxuBcRw/s400/PIRmap2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522475519239598786" /></a><br />Race day 1. A local pro riders showed up on a very fast built Suzuki SV 650. The grid was about 8 bikes with more locals on SV 650's including Tim Lyle. Rain again in the morning, but it dried out enough on the second practice to get the tires hot. I started to feel more comfortable, but soon realized that I didn't have the correct gearing. I was running the gearing from Willow, and the track needed much more lower gear to get out of the tight turns. <br />I took off in a fury, but was left behind by the local pro. I stayed out behind him, but was soon enforced by the other local Suzuki rider. He finally passed me coming out of the last turn were I was losing power because of my gearing. I tried as hard as I could to brake late into one, but soon he would pull away. I would finish 3rd in Battle of the twins F2.<br /><br />Race day 2. Much nicer weather today. As I walked through the paddock toward my pits with a slight hang over from Saturday nights partying with the boys. It was actually a bachelor party for one them that included several strip clubs and beers. haha <br />So, as I was walking toward my pit; I looked over to the pro rider, and his team mate showed up today. Aargh! I knew this was going to be a challenge. I asked around to a few riders if they had a front Sprocket for a Ducati, but there was none available. I pulled out hard slipping the clutch off the line and came into one in third position. The Suzuki rider that passed me the day before was tight behind me. I lead in front of him for 4 laps. He got passed me again out of the last turn. I stayed right on his ass until the last lap. I tried a few passed earlier, but the door was shut and I almost lost my front tire. On the last turn, I ran on the outside trying to hold more momentum. Just as I was setting up for the last turn, he whipped his rear tire out and forced me to the rumple strip. I never let off, but was forced to wait on hammering down the throttle. We came out of the last turn on the last splitting a lapped rider. I thought I was going to get him, but ones again, he over powered me and beat me by almost a bike length. I would end up finishing a disappointing 4th place; although, my lap times were over 2 seconds faster than race day one. <br />The race weekend was really great though. It was nice getting to see old friends from Portland and Seattle. 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik59bxUwn777Q9ArdrnWjNXJcZ6v0lX9nPpRc4yjS0prLfZU_Q1LHmUxaYgya0O3OdEyYWAzTsj3pD1x3eLhpWVCRx_IjC5_fc3HxvYIVy40uhpZD05pMRoSIhRENjnnFlZFP9g6hf5v1x/s400/32582_1411418638269_1016605762_1286103_5707638_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522477380746891906" /></a>ricky racerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17804904225330352611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038733832929900870.post-35122073588261421432010-09-29T15:13:00.000-07:002010-09-29T15:25:38.562-07:00Corsa Moto Classica April 2010<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfmOXYKB17zpgmjFVQgPwcEVPgVKpRuqPXZOI42oRa4Uu4qY4T0Wi8S-ypyACM3rLbxZC8Ej7VgbGYZpGVX26t26feIPESqRbFp9HylxR4sPJRRA6F6Th3Uvmy3KJKiVpHR5yimbIDnjFw/s1600/cb+450.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 262px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxE8Jzwvu_Q1n2U4oag0W9Yp6jCkGE86ng8STMSBh8l1zgUoAbODOwCgl0gaM0bLQGso0CeIA_f3fbAAcqmwjMQ0Y027QBGsg3n_JKgpBZSuudaJ2t_l5r1xwhdFmrTYlSqxas5WvzOl5C/s400/28142_415866231061_713726061_5336990_4499325_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522464651901439410" /></a><br />Another year with AHMRA at Willow Springs Corsa Moto Classica. A three day event that procured some amazing weather with some wind. Several Cretins races showed up to this years event. <br />Round two for me in AHRMA Battle of the twins F2. I also brought out my 1970 CB 450 and raced it both days in Sportsman 500. <br /><br />Day one,<br />Battle of Twins F2. Kiyo Watanabe on an 04 Suzuki would run out front. I followed behind until I was over taken by Loyd Johnson on a Ducati. It was a fun and hard race, but I finished 3rd. <br />In Sportsman 500, I would finish 2nd. My right carburater kept cutting out on the straight aways. <br /><br />Day 2, I ran out front from the line but was over taken by Kiyo in turn two. I stayed with him tight all the way around the track. On the second lap, Kiyo ran hot down the omega and lost his front tire in turn 5. I would persist and finish in 1st.<br />In Sportsman 500. I got my carburator issues resolved. Toad Town racer Darly Foster ran out front, but by turn 7 I would over power him. By the end of the race I had over a 10 second lead on the pack followed by Chris Frei on a 68 CB 450. <br />Here is some footage from that race. <br /><object style="background-image:url(http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/tPMiVAphvgA/hqdefault.jpg)" width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/tPMiVAphvgA?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/tPMiVAphvgA?fs=1&hl=en_US" width="425" height="344" allowScriptAccess="never" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object>ricky racerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17804904225330352611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038733832929900870.post-42557325011987158472010-05-07T11:43:00.001-07:002010-05-14T11:31:48.899-07:00Daytona AHRMA 2010<OBJECT id=BLOG_video-1ef8582591d3b769 class=BLOG_video_class width=320 height=266 contentId="1ef8582591d3b769"></OBJECT><br /><A href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJMXXwtjXyhWMDBfZtp-rMPmxwKX__E9t0cqjn602Wr57httSJqW23Wv3qPfqQpvjcVWaHNrBJv-HKkcmHCYnPmfARys5aqTKvI5kxuMEAMLJZAzMT57pECxAnPtI5T7dv6u18OA2e2_HB/s1600/ya+1.jpg"><IMG style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; 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With out your support and help, I wouldn’t be racing.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh74_OdOfvdjfMYWHe-vFhe1sfC73IPlKf61P6ajX2rvy85gL5rM2KaLIKpMk99UxzzBCu7RV77v9QeeTz8DtZnugWFQzYG0yARM_e5MHlyC4e0RaDj7Gi8-iGt4JGQylBPV_7bUz-wNQ79/s1600-h/R_W_DP+white+lines.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 65px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh74_OdOfvdjfMYWHe-vFhe1sfC73IPlKf61P6ajX2rvy85gL5rM2KaLIKpMk99UxzzBCu7RV77v9QeeTz8DtZnugWFQzYG0yARM_e5MHlyC4e0RaDj7Gi8-iGt4JGQylBPV_7bUz-wNQ79/s400/R_W_DP+white+lines.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434189208395115874" /></a><br />Another 11 months of racing starts in January with the Willow Springs Motorcycle Club, and I was just getting used to my holiday vacation. It was mid December, and I had no idea what I was going to ride, and how I was going to afford the excitement of doing it all over again. It always seems to come together when you’re working with the high-strung multi tasking Ed Milich. So, I spent the holiday building a couple of rusty sitting bikes to sell and flip in order to get myself out of bill dept from the 2009 season. I picked up a long time sitting 1982 BMW R65 and brought her back to life while learning how to work on the ugly German machine. I finally got the title to the Honda CB 350 after months of CHP and DMV appointments. I cleaned her up and sold her with in days of posting on Craigslist. The sale happened within two weeks of the first race of the season when the rent was due, and couldn’t have happened at a better time. After a few beers and dinner appointment with Ed, we decided to pull out his 1990s Ducati 900ss (built by Mick Ohfield and also raced by Marion Ibarra) that has been sitting down at Guzzi Classics for several years. Ed pulled the bike out, cleaned the carbs, put back on some parts we had robbed from it in 2009 (Brembo Brakes), and got her fired up. <br /><br />The Ducati 900ss is a real machine with all the modern jewels that I still haven’t had the pleasure to race on a track. Although I don’t know the complete history of the bike, I do know that it was much more modern bike than the Pantahs I raced in 2009. Equipped with modern adjustable suspension, ground clearance for the pipes, Marchesini wheels, dual front Brembo Brakes, 330 lbs weight, and 87 hp of V twin Ducati power. <br /><br />I picked the bike up the Thursday night before Saturday practice day. I was so excited that I brought the bike to work. There I could stare at the faring’s canvas during brake time for my next “Rattle Can Rick” clean up. I made up some numbers and our new sponsor stickers, and then stopped by Osh to pick up some paint on my way home. The bike had some rough track rash on the right hand side; therefore some tape, masking, and point and shoot painting was in order before apply numbers and our new DUCPOWER.COM sponsor stickers. Jesse came over and helped get our gear organized for a Saturday morning load and departure. It is always nice when you can have a guy like Jesse to show up and do the dirty work while you can play with paint and stickers. After the paint was done; Jesse and I safety wired all the usual nuts and bolts and fixed the right foot peg with a little modern Cretin intuitive fabrication. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtaGqUeCEgmYtmxzYf9mtXo5Kbuj48luWO1EZ4u_wlRoGiCI5qOd4KOuB3tclPp2tlQywKonDMTQzafQLtYFmWPNGSVhdXOwkDKd1msrONZBb_TFqw10VYAYfgSrilb7BkJIrCQZCo83SD/s1600-h/18643_1313035458751_1016605762_1032401_2100928_n.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtaGqUeCEgmYtmxzYf9mtXo5Kbuj48luWO1EZ4u_wlRoGiCI5qOd4KOuB3tclPp2tlQywKonDMTQzafQLtYFmWPNGSVhdXOwkDKd1msrONZBb_TFqw10VYAYfgSrilb7BkJIrCQZCo83SD/s400/18643_1313035458751_1016605762_1032401_2100928_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434191399594241346" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo9syIPlTjAV1ipsoqRkmqI1jGW9HIKgPOs9z1F2SFtCQ3d71ZheodqriXUAEugxqtnkvX5wPRU_GUxPjChdK5ao5hj63RIu9bm1nu3u3bjQc8PZyUHEYNHhV8M2sZUwBWGyrkXH7HPgjd/s1600-h/18643_1313035658756_1016605762_1032406_6579131_n.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo9syIPlTjAV1ipsoqRkmqI1jGW9HIKgPOs9z1F2SFtCQ3d71ZheodqriXUAEugxqtnkvX5wPRU_GUxPjChdK5ao5hj63RIu9bm1nu3u3bjQc8PZyUHEYNHhV8M2sZUwBWGyrkXH7HPgjd/s400/18643_1313035658756_1016605762_1032406_6579131_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434191667921048626" /></a><br />On Saturday morning, Jesse and I loaded up the Dodge and rolled up and over the mountains. We both conceded that it was nice to go racing again. Jesse had missed the last two months of the 2009 season; therefore, it meant a lot to him. He explained to me that by this time next year he would be rolling up with his own race bike, and that I’ll need to find another pit boy. So as we entered Willow Springs with the usual meet and greet from the old man and kid at the front gate with wrist bands and money exchange. We set up in a pit next to LA’s finest family of street fighters: Cretins Racers Fabrisio Mascioni and Eric Orr, Mark Duncan, Brian Hertfield, and Russ Stranger. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCzUbxo39CDHSJAsFRNNUouAkzQI2Ft0ijocXPPoPiNOdfPSsbFtxsWJaqS76U6tB3k1RqTNjFsascP-i8XDTW1CadLpONntr2gVFuDSLdrkhOOZx1Hc50tcq_YREEPcsGJWAYQ3_ihjxo/s1600-h/Promo+pic+3.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCzUbxo39CDHSJAsFRNNUouAkzQI2Ft0ijocXPPoPiNOdfPSsbFtxsWJaqS76U6tB3k1RqTNjFsascP-i8XDTW1CadLpONntr2gVFuDSLdrkhOOZx1Hc50tcq_YREEPcsGJWAYQ3_ihjxo/s400/Promo+pic+3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434194174074636690" /></a><br />On my way back from hitting the head; I noticed this beautiful green and red Ducati F2, with a modern 750 ss motor, and had to walk over to take an observed glance. The rider was Richard Haas; A former Ducati sponsored rider whom had won at Daytona and raced Isle of Man in 1977. Richard and I had a fun dicey race against each other at Infineon Race Park a few years back with the AFM, and it was a pleasure to reunite with him. I offered him to pit with me since he was at the track alone, and so that I could pick his brain about his motorcycling history. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi35-N8mla7W8qeQD_iICrCgGswCBIULL-1CnpclQTfEjy6OzvE7xE8tdJ1_OCvc458DlOvBSodr6sp72IuJX361FDmoOUcGmAK8s5tGrIYu-OJc9Wk0N5skDYkKBsOwY1W0Gy5f-N0WK6M/s1600-h/18643_1313035778759_1016605762_1032409_7594817_n.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi35-N8mla7W8qeQD_iICrCgGswCBIULL-1CnpclQTfEjy6OzvE7xE8tdJ1_OCvc458DlOvBSodr6sp72IuJX361FDmoOUcGmAK8s5tGrIYu-OJc9Wk0N5skDYkKBsOwY1W0Gy5f-N0WK6M/s400/18643_1313035778759_1016605762_1032409_7594817_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434191835850098722" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZoyD8m17WZ5WlkBaBkbPrd2uFk9ohVDEDpxMJNbfjDiOH6lfKwjcJiZZvtU5_1SUcbeSFOxYlq-wu1iF4Vd-pyIKR6tpvY4sbnzqnT725ljdaby8KKk3q1MIJAMQ4kIaMNkXhK8SswedZ/s1600-h/18643_1313035898762_1016605762_1032412_8018452_n.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZoyD8m17WZ5WlkBaBkbPrd2uFk9ohVDEDpxMJNbfjDiOH6lfKwjcJiZZvtU5_1SUcbeSFOxYlq-wu1iF4Vd-pyIKR6tpvY4sbnzqnT725ljdaby8KKk3q1MIJAMQ4kIaMNkXhK8SswedZ/s400/18643_1313035898762_1016605762_1032412_8018452_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434192081691556098" /></a><br />To my surprise, Russ Stranger had shown up to practice after breaking his collar bone just two months before when we both crashed in turn 5. The real surprise was the machine he had brought this year. It was his father’s pride piece of motorcycle history: the Honda RC 30. Even though I was very proud of the 900ss I had in my pit; the RC 30 was undoubtedly the most beautiful and expensive vintage machine at the track that weekend. I will admit that I was getting pretty intimated sitting there staring at the single sided swing arm, amazing paint, finely engineered body lines, suspension, and of course knowing it was equipped with a 750cc V four with 140 hp of Honda power. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP7kz19j85a46wPF4I4J-OtEpibedIOG3UYkmx93Qy1RHrCGtCWyfej_zE6SowVVQ6KjFR0jw5qGFuaeMme7Be0jMWnnNpcrF8T1A9yrYe1t-17JmDel4DiTXzfLDOFUkcPN5jhp9oBXR3/s1600-h/18643_1313036138768_1016605762_1032418_4203115_n.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP7kz19j85a46wPF4I4J-OtEpibedIOG3UYkmx93Qy1RHrCGtCWyfej_zE6SowVVQ6KjFR0jw5qGFuaeMme7Be0jMWnnNpcrF8T1A9yrYe1t-17JmDel4DiTXzfLDOFUkcPN5jhp9oBXR3/s400/18643_1313036138768_1016605762_1032418_4203115_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434192443265917202" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXNk0g4CakcErlzKsRElcqnnfKZXxsvwUk_0ax3kzfnrlQhuOfr8jFHqakqu8XFSg40ziz5tWCm3cHq6wKGloab5kcEeaf4h9Tf8EFu6jVzI1GK4bOQyoHRvC1WcG2CtLLut37R0SGpyEC/s1600-h/18643_1313036178769_1016605762_1032419_4384544_n.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXNk0g4CakcErlzKsRElcqnnfKZXxsvwUk_0ax3kzfnrlQhuOfr8jFHqakqu8XFSg40ziz5tWCm3cHq6wKGloab5kcEeaf4h9Tf8EFu6jVzI1GK4bOQyoHRvC1WcG2CtLLut37R0SGpyEC/s400/18643_1313036178769_1016605762_1032419_4384544_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434192618791119538" /></a><br />After we got through tech and new tires on the bike; our first practice would come just after the lunch break. I took my first few laps very cautiously and slow. I quickly realized I had another issue to get used to. Since I had crashed and put a hole in my Vanson leather in November; I brought a pair of barely used tight and stiff Vintage Z leathers I had received from Motorcylist Magazine. […with big thanks to Brian Catterson] I actually didn’t like the white and red leather until I got the red 900ss, and then they seem to go with the flash of “Ducpower.” The seat height was a little too low, the front end dove hard when braking, and the track was cold. After a few laps, I pulled back into the pits and took the bike over to Cyclemall/Catalyst Reaction Suspension’s tech, Tige Danne. He set the sag, loosened the rear and tightened up the front. I added another layer of foam to the seat and relocated my transponder since it didn’t read during my 1st session. In our second practice, the bike was running smooth, and I was starting feel the bike and the track together as one. I was passed by a modern 600 four, but a few laps later I would manage to re-pass him. I even picked up the back tire breaking into turn one; which really surprised me. As I picked up the pace I noticed that the gearing was a tooth too tall since I was red lining too soon; especially when I tipped over in turn 7 reducing the radius of the rear tire. As I pulled back in the pits, I was happy as ever, and I had a huge smile on my face. The brakes were amazing, tire rubber grabbed well around turn two, engine power was strong, and handling was much better than anything I had ever ridden on a track. Although the track condition were not the greatest considering the cloud cover and cold temperature, I was thoroughly happy with the 900ss. Especially after pulling a 1:33.7 on my second time on the bike. After practice, we packed up and headed to our hotel were we would get ready for the 2009 Awards Banquette.<br /><br />The banquet was held in a huge tent mounted in front of the Bud Tower around the top of the Omega. Everyone was cleaned up and great meal was provided. Eric and Jesse came along….mostly to indulge in a free meal. Brian, Russ and his father joined us at our table. The awards were presented in alphabetical order. I walked up and received my two awards, 2nd in Vintage Heavy Weight and a Championship in Vintage Light Weight. I felt completely put on the spot with no pre-planned speech. I tried to give my thanks to people off the top of my head and of course felt terrible when I forgot to mention a few people and organizations. One of the best parts of the night was watching Jeff Tigert roll up in his brand new Toyota truck with all the fancy features which he won along with the Formula 1 championship. It’s an inspiration to us all to see him win that truck because he’s an amazing rider, but more so cause Jeff is a great person. Everyone there was so proud of him and couldn’t think of a better person who deserved it more. <br /><br />Sunday morning practice was cold and cloudy. I pulled in and did some practice starts. The first time I couldn’t keep the front tire off the ground. I popped two wheelies and then just had to ease the throttle. I pulled back into the hot pit for another go at a practice start and managed to pull out with only small lower rise of the front wheel. The second practice I went out after a quick discussion with Tige of Catalyst Reaction. I clicked two more in on the lower fork adjustment, set the tire pressure, and my leathers were finally loosing up. <br /><br />Richard and I walked over to the riders meeting and soon were suiting up for race six. This year, they had combined several classes into now what is known as “Dinosaur”. There were about 15 riders girded up, and I was starting in the back row right behind Lloyd on a heavily modified built Ducati 750 F1. I looked to my right and Ernie, of Glendale Harley, was shaking head because he knew that his single cylinder Buell had no chance of beating me on the 900 since he was now forced to race in this combined class. Lloyd and I pulled right through the middle of the pack into the lead. He had a little over a bike lead going into turn one and I decided not to take inside line and push him out before he had the chance to slam the door on me. I then followed closely around turn two keeping a caution for the cold rear tire to slip. Lloyd pulled away a little through out the turn, and then I late breaked into turn three inches from his rear tire. I then followed around turn 5 and took a wide line coming to 6 so that I could have the inside for a pass before turn 7. The 900ss’s horsepower was impressive and strong. I pulled right by him and took his line before turn 7. Loyde was right on my ass going into the last turn before the straight. As we entered into turn one; I flipped the switch into full race mode. The Ducati was tracking well around turn 2 as I watched my RPMs. I persisted through the omega with late brakes and tight lines. I soon felt the relief of pressure some how subconsciously, started breathing again, and found a smooth line around the track. I still wasn’t sure how close the pack was behind me on the last lap and I felt some pressure in my mind to finish strong. When I crossed the finish line in first, I looked back for the competition as I exited turn one, but no one was there. I was told later that I had a full 9-second lead on the pack when I finished the race. As I we took our cool off lap back to the pits, Russ and Lloyd rolled up for a racer knuckle tap and a thumbs up. Russ would end up passing Lloyd just at the finish line taking second, and Mark Duncan would take a suprising 4th place. When I rode into my pit, I was congratulated by group of friends with smiles. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAW8YMbXzqimRMeikq0fNfvg2ymoKo_gpyRsqDkm9VD1-dJtCvt8PXPPqCdhO9Pdjwd5lXYoaeQyvcGsUpJu_C5VWuITWIPGwkNf_daWT8YeijG4cQ6DiAlyMUjGj-1tQA4UfEVMXFC4YV/s1600-h/Promo+pic+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 293px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAW8YMbXzqimRMeikq0fNfvg2ymoKo_gpyRsqDkm9VD1-dJtCvt8PXPPqCdhO9Pdjwd5lXYoaeQyvcGsUpJu_C5VWuITWIPGwkNf_daWT8YeijG4cQ6DiAlyMUjGj-1tQA4UfEVMXFC4YV/s400/Promo+pic+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434189556690396274" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuWmQ4rwG7WEEqrDw59mjkCh75ZJgJ2nkstZ11U5LJEKtojL44ls31QsojCQ0F3138CRmTIOhhyphenhypheneDv3_lmYeXB5MA0YwUHkArixtNJWzFK7KC1ICeUCP-K5EyS2D366ftWUgiwo9bmfNEi/s1600-h/775450814_TMXLA-X2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuWmQ4rwG7WEEqrDw59mjkCh75ZJgJ2nkstZ11U5LJEKtojL44ls31QsojCQ0F3138CRmTIOhhyphenhypheneDv3_lmYeXB5MA0YwUHkArixtNJWzFK7KC1ICeUCP-K5EyS2D366ftWUgiwo9bmfNEi/s400/775450814_TMXLA-X2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434188530700212562" /></a><br />Photo by Sharna Lee Photography<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOLTNoSejsOzsX0FqwrIFavh88_uELARNFaEdHMznLKwgfa08dBMmmVtmjI3Q_PxidQXyNpS-mvahI1oMbPQkYhw1FueTOKVQE9_aaUiQH0wNhMGnRlMzUOuNmXf0flRseEfYfZQg8I_Ha/s1600-h/775450742_YJto7-X2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOLTNoSejsOzsX0FqwrIFavh88_uELARNFaEdHMznLKwgfa08dBMmmVtmjI3Q_PxidQXyNpS-mvahI1oMbPQkYhw1FueTOKVQE9_aaUiQH0wNhMGnRlMzUOuNmXf0flRseEfYfZQg8I_Ha/s400/775450742_YJto7-X2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434188447952192802" /></a><br />Photo by Sharna Lee Photography<br /><br />In race 9 there were several crashes happening around the track. Three racers crashed in turn three at the same time. Finally race 10 came and Eric, Mark, and Brian hit the track. There was a slight sprinkle in the air, and I was getting concerned about rain since I had registered to race in BOT middleweight, race 12, against the fierce Ducati 748s and 848s. Half way through race 10 Eric low sided in turn three one lap after another rider crashed in the same turn. Eric got up and was ok, but his bike was pretty battered. Eric sustained a bruised ankle and some pain under his left arm. Brian finished 2nd followed by Mark in 3rd. I know Eric was having a great race with Mark, and was pushing his worn out blistered rear tire until it finally gave way. Eric should be ok and be out next month. In race 11 the sprinkles started picking up and soon it was raining. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Rji_I9vV3VVDNqaITRN-vbzvCoIa0L6pwdGpSRRdFj2B2t3Rrdn0AQSJfaVzO500NxO3adcN2m2vvxfhFLL8JQ0WyeU9RQYx8WG-1SHg5dDv6Rhcjz4IJGpFsf33-mufNUQ4yMnflVmm/s1600-h/18643_1313036218770_1016605762_1032420_2107724_n.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Rji_I9vV3VVDNqaITRN-vbzvCoIa0L6pwdGpSRRdFj2B2t3Rrdn0AQSJfaVzO500NxO3adcN2m2vvxfhFLL8JQ0WyeU9RQYx8WG-1SHg5dDv6Rhcjz4IJGpFsf33-mufNUQ4yMnflVmm/s400/18643_1313036218770_1016605762_1032420_2107724_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434192958321285666" /></a><br />I expected to be in race 12, but as more riders crashed and the rain picked up. I decided with the rainy track conditions; that this wasn’t the day to step up to BOT middleweight and prove myself. It just wasn’t worth crashing my new bike; and besides, they carry over the race fee to next month. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK8LePO_hovb6yHZvEkWIobqclVdzaJ48AM7XBpL5IUdtsUinjVftGXhW_KtnLTH3bMH1e5UVK0CjuOVSQ1FobSqto_oczKCC21qfeOXsUN8hC1Y6aLYSf0tYRdy3U6qzX9JHO1Hw06s-x/s1600-h/18643_1313036338773_1016605762_1032423_6498104_n.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK8LePO_hovb6yHZvEkWIobqclVdzaJ48AM7XBpL5IUdtsUinjVftGXhW_KtnLTH3bMH1e5UVK0CjuOVSQ1FobSqto_oczKCC21qfeOXsUN8hC1Y6aLYSf0tYRdy3U6qzX9JHO1Hw06s-x/s400/18643_1313036338773_1016605762_1032423_6498104_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434193235716688338" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOQRNdApmSIafzlXjBX6B5KMCs6uOiFCy7sNCdCjucEoY6MTrKxKU1vhwc9F5cI30hYG6mGBANzRoORzwgIKB6C60eFLMpYwQ4dqfeWrdHldoNSHlXqlOPyugR2QjlEx-06Y7Ikg9dUcgx/s1600-h/18643_1313036378774_1016605762_1032424_8281916_n.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOQRNdApmSIafzlXjBX6B5KMCs6uOiFCy7sNCdCjucEoY6MTrKxKU1vhwc9F5cI30hYG6mGBANzRoORzwgIKB6C60eFLMpYwQ4dqfeWrdHldoNSHlXqlOPyugR2QjlEx-06Y7Ikg9dUcgx/s400/18643_1313036378774_1016605762_1032424_8281916_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434193380469389362" /></a><br />It was truly great race weekend, and we finished in first place. I am getting super excited about the next few months. Ed and I are building a Super Pantah for Daytona in which I will run at Willow in February to shake down the bike. That’s right. I’m racing at the AHRMA Daytona event during bike week, and then pitting for Jeff Tigert during the pro race Wed through Friday. In February, WSMC is going to run at the Streets of Willow 1.5 mile course, which I have never ridden before. It should be a fun learning and experience. Before then, I have to pull the motor out of the 900ss to get the lower end checked out and put another “built to the hilt” 650 in the red Pantah. <br />Racing in the next few months is going to expensive; therefore, I need sponsors! The Cretins MC will be throwing me a Daytona Fund raiser the Thursday before I leave for Florida, February 25th. <br /><br />I would also like to give a special thanks to Sharna Lee of "Photo by Sharna Lee Photography" for the awesome and amazing photos. <br />I will add her web site to my links. <br /><br />Thank you again for your support. <br /><br />Rick Carmody<br />#394<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM7Bdq5bYKS9NkF6ebpAr0wlt-pGsl8Z2I0v7dKxmQwgk0rad4HMtY9aBYjj9O-eCjpo1R8gx-Ds4EdAtnxLSuWjkq3nbsZ9y42dY5RTStkEGYkle4T8qD_PPXDKP9OEvUoqLXpsqdXT_q/s1600-h/18643_1313036018765_1016605762_1032415_6534913_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM7Bdq5bYKS9NkF6ebpAr0wlt-pGsl8Z2I0v7dKxmQwgk0rad4HMtY9aBYjj9O-eCjpo1R8gx-Ds4EdAtnxLSuWjkq3nbsZ9y42dY5RTStkEGYkle4T8qD_PPXDKP9OEvUoqLXpsqdXT_q/s400/18643_1313036018765_1016605762_1032415_6534913_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434193939033457074" /></a>ricky racerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17804904225330352611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038733832929900870.post-59855181696519373572010-01-08T13:54:00.000-08:002010-01-08T13:58:47.564-08:00Season Ended Thank You!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNmh7kuXnAbAPSCDx0zVxDs7BLDTmJUVWv5ddP4mOnzkXqrB9L7Pk1UiVx7rGhlI6wlF9RV8AkrBDDDCw4mnDrGLjsM4FDp8AWoLktSLLuUv85hMdjCWUk8xmNm04ueor_QuZ2gU4c8tmK/s1600-h/group+thanks+.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNmh7kuXnAbAPSCDx0zVxDs7BLDTmJUVWv5ddP4mOnzkXqrB9L7Pk1UiVx7rGhlI6wlF9RV8AkrBDDDCw4mnDrGLjsM4FDp8AWoLktSLLuUv85hMdjCWUk8xmNm04ueor_QuZ2gU4c8tmK/s400/group+thanks+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424491363080005282" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFKplZSaYXf7ESNMOZjznu8VrJL7hVnDW-X5Pa5vj-yu-gecBLvCZ1FJ3x-FVuBHPJIdtYNqYrHaO5LsxxXA0Zn2BT926sWbd1lXehYX0i5irLdUmIKTobG13TtH2iM39kbUwdtCe7KMog/s1600-h/GS+1100++rick.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 284px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFKplZSaYXf7ESNMOZjznu8VrJL7hVnDW-X5Pa5vj-yu-gecBLvCZ1FJ3x-FVuBHPJIdtYNqYrHaO5LsxxXA0Zn2BT926sWbd1lXehYX0i5irLdUmIKTobG13TtH2iM39kbUwdtCe7KMog/s400/GS+1100++rick.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424491272135088914" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjjSnP5z2ryLnT5tnml5D-_A-wPpXEKj-y-Og3A5zQ46_JMHFEdv0LI4hHA8c6kHU38VaNYZYobAI_74-tg8OmxPFwDwHmOwSSomfTv1YnB41Grmkj7hdhd13EnMI8J4dJXPBrjK3pwm5e/s1600-h/ducpower.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjjSnP5z2ryLnT5tnml5D-_A-wPpXEKj-y-Og3A5zQ46_JMHFEdv0LI4hHA8c6kHU38VaNYZYobAI_74-tg8OmxPFwDwHmOwSSomfTv1YnB41Grmkj7hdhd13EnMI8J4dJXPBrjK3pwm5e/s400/ducpower.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424491194926551538" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_LbYiC5CFwPH3T19IV364QjBH_mI-q3P3toj48IXR8BM8cKN_0cKtlzN8QjZ3-B8dZJ3D43g2lUKIvwam_64O1lY1JGhLxvQzeQ__5J_RlIRZoD9v3t5xmndfUlu6k0mNtTRY96Zv1X1T/s1600-h/ricky+racer+comp2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_LbYiC5CFwPH3T19IV364QjBH_mI-q3P3toj48IXR8BM8cKN_0cKtlzN8QjZ3-B8dZJ3D43g2lUKIvwam_64O1lY1JGhLxvQzeQ__5J_RlIRZoD9v3t5xmndfUlu6k0mNtTRY96Zv1X1T/s400/ricky+racer+comp2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424491123823771474" /></a><br />2009 Racing Wrap Up. Gratitude! <br /><br />It’s been 11 months straight of preparation, focus, strategy, education, respect, and friendships. This was my first year of racing a full series and never missing a weekend. I’ve always wanted to race and prove to myself that I am fast on the track and that I could be a winner, and I feel like I accomplished that. I have learned so much this year with the help of so many, but there is one thing that I can say for sure up front. This has been the best year of my life. <br /><br />This year we won a championship in the WSMC Vintage Lightweight on a 1980s Cagiva/Ducati Alazzura (Pantah) 650, and took a second place in Vintage Heavy weight on multiple race bikes including 650 and 750 Pantah Ducatis, and a 1981 Suzuki 1100.Along with WSMC, I also finished 5th in Sportsman 500 on my 1970 CB 450 Honda with AHRMA. In the 28 races (combined WSMC and AHRMA) we ran this year; we finished on the podium except for the two in which I crashed while leading. <br /><br />The year started out cold with mornings as low as 28 degrees F. The summer weather at Willow Springs reached a smoldering 114 degrees with a track temperature closer to 150 degrees. When I came to the track, I hardly knew anyone there, except the members of our team. Though out the year, I learned what racers are all about-they are competitive, yet sincere individuals. I met so many great racers, mechanics, dads, families, corner workers, officials, office administrators, fans, and dogs all of which I call my friends. They all feel like family. <br /><br />This letter is for you. With out your support and help, I wouldn’t be writing this letter of appreciation. You as part of team helped us fulfill our goal in winning a championship. There would be no tires, parts, financial rescues, smiles, or wins. With out your support I wouldn’t be fulfilling my childhood dream of racing. This is a thank you from a person that wants to show his gratitude and appreciation for all that you have done. <br /><br />Last year I decided I wanted to race bigger bikes with the WSMC, and find a way to do so on a shoestring budget. I was approached by Ed Milich in late 2008, and was offered a ride on his wife Alice’s 650 Pantah in Nov 2008. After a podium finish in that race, I was hooked. Pierre Pfeiffer offered his Pantah with a blown motor, and Ed and I spent the holidays building the motor and fixing up the rest of the bike. Early in the season the blue Pantah would finish first in both Vintage Heavy and Light weight, but soon the competition got up to speed and made the season much more interesting. Soon, we were lightening the bike in every way possible and losing the charging system starter, and other niceties. Russ Stranger would be my toughest competitor in Vintage Lightweight class where we would both take first and second and learn to become better and faster racers. As the year progressed the battle between Charles Burnett and I would become the season’s hardest monthly race for me. Points meant everything and so did strategy. Ed and I would build bigger bikes since Charles’s was winning in order to keep our points lead. George Beavers allowed us to finish building up his Suzuki GS and race in Vintage Heavy weight. My times started in the 1:37’s in the early season, but by the end of the year, we were running in the low 1:32’s. The class championship would be decided all the way down to the last race of the season between Charles and I. Unfortunately, I crashed on the last lap leading the race, so I took second in this championship.<br /><br />I would like to give thanks to so many people who have offered their support. <br />Ed Milich and Alice Sexton of Guzzitech.com and Ducpower.com, Pierre Pfieffer for lending me his bike, the Ducati Pantah/Alazzurra/Cagiva internet groups. Andy from GP cycles for late nights on the dyno, Beverly Hills Ducati, Mike Curtis from Fleetserve for help with sponsoring our monthly race tires, Brian Catterson & Motorcyclist Mag for all his help, support and encouragement, the Cretins Motorcycle Club, George Beavers for letting us run your bike and starter stand, Kara Harrington for help with my leathers, Eric Orr from Strictly Regimental for the water jetted parts, Cinema Vehicle Services, Johnson and Wood, my father Mike Carmody, Jesse Pompilio for your monthly pit crew help, WSMC, and most of all my friends and family for your ongoing support. <br /><br /> The 2010 race season is just around the corner, and Ed and I are building a super Pantah to race in Battle of the Twins and Vintage Lightweight classes. We are also hoping to build a competitive BOTT middleweight bike and possibly even win some races at Daytona in March… <br /><br />Once again, Thank you so much for your support. I couldn’t have done it without you!<br /><br />Rick Carmody<br />#394ricky racerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17804904225330352611noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038733832929900870.post-8874148156252991622009-11-24T09:01:00.000-08:002009-11-24T09:02:01.592-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbkM9JTbl3erjbR_3PeAo2iY6ayQgUKowprHBSnBGyNA0TqihKVsBtIFU8dawobwH_sabL-A2-ZSPwUG6z_MjNGqdegGb_WWBj8Prq8b-HkdV96hUKgnkAc50CuMPnGECe1bFfIxiBuxJK/s1600/premiere.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 279px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbkM9JTbl3erjbR_3PeAo2iY6ayQgUKowprHBSnBGyNA0TqihKVsBtIFU8dawobwH_sabL-A2-ZSPwUG6z_MjNGqdegGb_WWBj8Prq8b-HkdV96hUKgnkAc50CuMPnGECe1bFfIxiBuxJK/s400/premiere.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407716514561289634" /></a>ricky racerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17804904225330352611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038733832929900870.post-43360190008846166522009-10-22T17:17:00.001-07:002009-10-22T17:18:06.085-07:00AMA Flat Track After Party at the Cretins Clubhouse<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNm4-I9mYwpAhA1qdCxz_bzdhJKgBMEWdNl5hmhyphenhyphenmhHhPNXjWyDWjef63xadrBBlcpyPe-nkps73XMDf9xYYEkrkcGR6gP4s5Iv_MRfxttIEJztUaRNU-D7hpPmcbhGRKqYTYhTfCIHn4z/s1600-h/Flat-track-after-party-flye.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 262px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNm4-I9mYwpAhA1qdCxz_bzdhJKgBMEWdNl5hmhyphenhyphenmhHhPNXjWyDWjef63xadrBBlcpyPe-nkps73XMDf9xYYEkrkcGR6gP4s5Iv_MRfxttIEJztUaRNU-D7hpPmcbhGRKqYTYhTfCIHn4z/s400/Flat-track-after-party-flye.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395582985087230658" /></a>ricky racerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17804904225330352611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038733832929900870.post-61109509282412168682009-10-22T12:31:00.000-07:002009-10-22T12:33:06.862-07:00Second Practice on the "Black Stealth" GS 1100<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/mvH3WLUfCLw&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/mvH3WLUfCLw&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>ricky racerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17804904225330352611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038733832929900870.post-90748319402116701562009-10-22T09:41:00.000-07:002009-10-22T11:41:01.149-07:00The Black "Stealth" September's Secret Weapon.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfGUqLLO29j17mZeTo7tsuvQy9jEGCYBUwan2OokzSWnMCJKHLjDB7uVTxikv6c1YLgvjkN5xxlJBwQqDLXmjX6Rld3ESVSdAZKAOLBVS-FNwNdRJ_ij-BtA2W0riKYDfQH3oo5FvNsRhU/s1600-h/IMG_1058.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfGUqLLO29j17mZeTo7tsuvQy9jEGCYBUwan2OokzSWnMCJKHLjDB7uVTxikv6c1YLgvjkN5xxlJBwQqDLXmjX6Rld3ESVSdAZKAOLBVS-FNwNdRJ_ij-BtA2W0riKYDfQH3oo5FvNsRhU/s400/IMG_1058.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395488357419602338" /></a><br />Since we have lost 4 races a row, even with bringing out a larger displacement Ducati, in in Vintage Heavy Weight; we were forced to build a bike that would compete in order to try and save our points lead. <br />So, we borrowed George Beaver's unfinished 1981 Suzuki GS 1100 race bike. Ed Milich engineered and adapted a 2006 GSXR fork with radial calipers, Brembo brakes and Marchesini forged aluminum wheels. In order to make the geometry work with the 50mm GSXR forks, Ed designed fork extensions. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguWV4VslK-RAJPRJVkVt6oapfS7bb9V-qwBhO8bFOfbig7D3rUV2gERrb_1fMQ_xYdyybmPrQSo4Ml0ZzbOi3e7DjpsLZfv5Ll7rxYeJXfxjBPSC2D5O3YEMvRFBil2qP148muWU88nsr_/s1600-h/forkcap5.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguWV4VslK-RAJPRJVkVt6oapfS7bb9V-qwBhO8bFOfbig7D3rUV2gERrb_1fMQ_xYdyybmPrQSo4Ml0ZzbOi3e7DjpsLZfv5Ll7rxYeJXfxjBPSC2D5O3YEMvRFBil2qP148muWU88nsr_/s400/forkcap5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395470913046936642" /></a><br />These are beautiful Ed. Nice work!.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnwaW1pBP_ORFI8AlAHmojnv7KxyNWa31d9GdI8YVd74-wSiWYf63GUA2SDJyQJGWfnWezwJhW0C7ij8VYhxD41K81Zw1oqHq6i29FnUsTg5jZG2lLINWeX9S_n2r-NwAxpjT_9pTrrUDf/s1600-h/forkcap2.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnwaW1pBP_ORFI8AlAHmojnv7KxyNWa31d9GdI8YVd74-wSiWYf63GUA2SDJyQJGWfnWezwJhW0C7ij8VYhxD41K81Zw1oqHq6i29FnUsTg5jZG2lLINWeX9S_n2r-NwAxpjT_9pTrrUDf/s400/forkcap2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395471509396014994" /></a><br />Then Ed machined some wheel spacers and adapters. <br />Here is the naked GS with the forks and wheels mounted. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3dQFo-EQxoZGkFz8kIJH7IwiYQsnnNl29r1g_oLyLSYo9eXnHO2etrTWdPuQ5NcKLC6RP3qxDQ1DNcTOnHtr5Rn-Qk0UkwHeGXtk-icaJ8f9K8ZbtjnqQFu-sp9xlGDErXorCHAqVyP_f/s1600-h/4668_1102873583916_1589018556_244864_5814298_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3dQFo-EQxoZGkFz8kIJH7IwiYQsnnNl29r1g_oLyLSYo9eXnHO2etrTWdPuQ5NcKLC6RP3qxDQ1DNcTOnHtr5Rn-Qk0UkwHeGXtk-icaJ8f9K8ZbtjnqQFu-sp9xlGDErXorCHAqVyP_f/s400/4668_1102873583916_1589018556_244864_5814298_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395472298990561922" /></a><br />George had already been running this bike in WSMC and AHRMA in the past years, It has a slight over bored kit and competition cams, APM drag clutch, Dyna adjustable ignition system, and it runs a total loss on a small cell battery. <br />When I got the bike, it was naked, and George had a old GSXR race faring, GP Cycles, hanging in his rafters along with a lower. He said that he had always wanted to have these mounted to the bike, and I decided to make it happen in less than one week. Problem is that the lower wouldn't fit well with the exhaust. Eric Orr has had this older CBR race tail section hanging in his garage for years, and I have borrowed it a couple of times in hopes of mounting to something. Well, after the 3rd time of borrowing and never using it; Eric said "this is the last time buddy you oh me 35 bucks!" So here it is mocked up in my shop. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBVEo9xqyZVBAUkgX7SgHJh42j1Sd97JQB0Cg4Ki_mDYqL6z4eN6A9gBWC0r_4BObc5P83ypEo3upcukaCHpCLplSrO2U-mvYsOPeDDF3CeIDPtSLd_wWvlceE2bUV958pBEjHF0FsgTNL/s1600-h/IMAGE_046.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBVEo9xqyZVBAUkgX7SgHJh42j1Sd97JQB0Cg4Ki_mDYqL6z4eN6A9gBWC0r_4BObc5P83ypEo3upcukaCHpCLplSrO2U-mvYsOPeDDF3CeIDPtSLd_wWvlceE2bUV958pBEjHF0FsgTNL/s400/IMAGE_046.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395474671512726786" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv131jFB8Lk5vnuUCQNqD0aY46_BE0tco3hwY9GG1XePrLs4FJL9U888VbXsLJ7PGDK352TWrifOa423ezD8Ra5k0YWqR09dguOe5GRNeHPuBc6vUurEp2suw7CaUIKE4mgelA4Xcw6-f_/s1600-h/IMAGE_047.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv131jFB8Lk5vnuUCQNqD0aY46_BE0tco3hwY9GG1XePrLs4FJL9U888VbXsLJ7PGDK352TWrifOa423ezD8Ra5k0YWqR09dguOe5GRNeHPuBc6vUurEp2suw7CaUIKE4mgelA4Xcw6-f_/s400/IMAGE_047.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395474851360232978" /></a><br />George had a upper faring stay therefore; I had to weld on mounts for it. The I had issues with the lower since it didn't fit well around the exhaust. So, I brought the bike over to Smilie at Barnacle Bros; who specialize in Fiberglass work.<br /><br />http://www.barnaclebros.com/<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7RXqB-8rxxJpUwXqLsCwuNhVJu-Dtcs_7M4LCh7taqWOTiFc1Q1K17fQG_2y9dUag47T_JDdEsZuIcDAzSEmOC34vB1eDDNuPSB9nRioazk-ye7WU9dctSlSbGWubQ7j_8x9s25WBipQx/s1600-h/logo_links.gif"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 221px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7RXqB-8rxxJpUwXqLsCwuNhVJu-Dtcs_7M4LCh7taqWOTiFc1Q1K17fQG_2y9dUag47T_JDdEsZuIcDAzSEmOC34vB1eDDNuPSB9nRioazk-ye7WU9dctSlSbGWubQ7j_8x9s25WBipQx/s400/logo_links.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395495600430277330" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHD4ngy1Qum3WcksRH46pxcbrkFqJN5HUoJlgo6oZITn5f-X4bB2RYMbWkRQboeGl09-rXG_UAFhprOGuoOxZQGcZ7UiaRSxqJsfNK8oAse4FRLQDuynwq6LPhHSQRJ8OPQHIURN9wYKwx/s1600-h/IMG_1038.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHD4ngy1Qum3WcksRH46pxcbrkFqJN5HUoJlgo6oZITn5f-X4bB2RYMbWkRQboeGl09-rXG_UAFhprOGuoOxZQGcZ7UiaRSxqJsfNK8oAse4FRLQDuynwq6LPhHSQRJ8OPQHIURN9wYKwx/s400/IMG_1038.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395484144279238370" /></a><br />We cut out the protruding exhaust and molded around it and then applied some Kevlar to the area because it will most likely be the area it will touch the pavement. <br />Smilie also helped me mount the fairings and cut the seat to fit around the shocks. <br />Here are some pictures of the bike at his shop. Note: two days before race day. haha<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxauLbkQrmMnrCZmEPbStMS4Sum9Gw6tYlpYHUFWZdQLFM9SzTYYYCFVu5UC1asnoiyxTPc9ukWHQmkHWJAMxOUT1MCtzkIEzSN5smPLrXPsqzwglOrbQ0btb5Xs66FnMAa1tXpHvQRWYP/s1600-h/IMG_1035.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxauLbkQrmMnrCZmEPbStMS4Sum9Gw6tYlpYHUFWZdQLFM9SzTYYYCFVu5UC1asnoiyxTPc9ukWHQmkHWJAMxOUT1MCtzkIEzSN5smPLrXPsqzwglOrbQ0btb5Xs66FnMAa1tXpHvQRWYP/s400/IMG_1035.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395484356135621634" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicsM5fef-oJ3ZEMPyvGLlvYhvCeWBe-ChzZwnAk0whFacBcgFMgtsLTIInoAmqt4vMyD5ULG045WpmEYqI1TVJ9CRiLJGFkXDzIbZghs4OidzXiUzOR4zQ7tvYZxRsHO-7uO3yHWNzewAT/s1600-h/IMG_1037.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicsM5fef-oJ3ZEMPyvGLlvYhvCeWBe-ChzZwnAk0whFacBcgFMgtsLTIInoAmqt4vMyD5ULG045WpmEYqI1TVJ9CRiLJGFkXDzIbZghs4OidzXiUzOR4zQ7tvYZxRsHO-7uO3yHWNzewAT/s400/IMG_1037.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395486301329986738" /></a><br />The night before the race I mounted an old front fender I had laying around, put a coat of Satin Black on the fiberglass, put some black vehicle vinyl on the tank, and designed some sponsor stickers. I also picked up a front windshield from Johnson and Woods. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP9RMdjJRc3VqZH4DTLJMlvhzbaK7gU7bNW1dQJVlKHxQWk7R_5Y1H9vF5nudG63xqEjE-yLS1PwX4XTzeMlWhL3Qikr4X_MhPzuuWcuA0IeqPCGnx7ZRdpPB0cQUL6TofEx89gwuK7J8P/s1600-h/IMG_1058.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP9RMdjJRc3VqZH4DTLJMlvhzbaK7gU7bNW1dQJVlKHxQWk7R_5Y1H9vF5nudG63xqEjE-yLS1PwX4XTzeMlWhL3Qikr4X_MhPzuuWcuA0IeqPCGnx7ZRdpPB0cQUL6TofEx89gwuK7J8P/s400/IMG_1058.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395487652049320242" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5sBxiMUHEZ4SJrhC2x9QyN7vK2ovBbLQVqWawVuIcOieDOoLLsWKbTnVe-P2hsd12Yym7eqtGevquIrDCarlfmM-bb2vA8uWi1yAfBz-s8oLl4c6yR87TNoGhrm8LHX5ENtuGdTrF26y9/s1600-h/IMG_1064.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5sBxiMUHEZ4SJrhC2x9QyN7vK2ovBbLQVqWawVuIcOieDOoLLsWKbTnVe-P2hsd12Yym7eqtGevquIrDCarlfmM-bb2vA8uWi1yAfBz-s8oLl4c6yR87TNoGhrm8LHX5ENtuGdTrF26y9/s400/IMG_1064.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395487794693774242" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIScfKaJd0zOwEf0NMaD4c_f_cEozcKdzo5EQu2LKywXVg5NgDjLsD3q9PkPLqyeAj92sXTN3GPvbolJ7BnwZ13ZSCcUqaYDKdZ8AZOhyphenhyphenDVavXzFV0WuD0fpifHwJNy2d85Rh3NDqgRNvd/s1600-h/IMG_1060.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIScfKaJd0zOwEf0NMaD4c_f_cEozcKdzo5EQu2LKywXVg5NgDjLsD3q9PkPLqyeAj92sXTN3GPvbolJ7BnwZ13ZSCcUqaYDKdZ8AZOhyphenhyphenDVavXzFV0WuD0fpifHwJNy2d85Rh3NDqgRNvd/s400/IMG_1060.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395487941346883394" /></a>ricky racerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17804904225330352611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038733832929900870.post-72606229862659116622009-09-22T13:50:00.000-07:002009-09-24T11:03:34.020-07:00Miller Motor Sports Park, 2009 AHRMA Bonneville Vintage GP<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbAl4ea-BUDxdVxlbCQuND2Fl01O62LkQBqqVwQUbnOLEjfEmieOdwllUdDOGFURjNvFsXl1BORdoAYjPY5NPV-lktITqyAmkY_ymuGXHi8Uh_JPnvFmiquQgmegAO6MXNhSRbyjRrVO8W/s1600-h/BonnevilleGP_2009.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 288px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbAl4ea-BUDxdVxlbCQuND2Fl01O62LkQBqqVwQUbnOLEjfEmieOdwllUdDOGFURjNvFsXl1BORdoAYjPY5NPV-lktITqyAmkY_ymuGXHi8Uh_JPnvFmiquQgmegAO6MXNhSRbyjRrVO8W/s400/BonnevilleGP_2009.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384397663414878690" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfBrhLXLpCSwuhYkXpSOwDwMC2rhFYPG3OINr7GM-jRMVi7O5Lk5K_LZeqEbSclCn4RWORO9AglM9c3103hWiRg0YGeiE2hbP-m8o1lYGJYyO6_tH24FECfFaDkZxXMhqnhigK6gdCWhpl/s1600-h/Cretins+Racing+Team+Miller+2009.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 279px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfBrhLXLpCSwuhYkXpSOwDwMC2rhFYPG3OINr7GM-jRMVi7O5Lk5K_LZeqEbSclCn4RWORO9AglM9c3103hWiRg0YGeiE2hbP-m8o1lYGJYyO6_tH24FECfFaDkZxXMhqnhigK6gdCWhpl/s400/Cretins+Racing+Team+Miller+2009.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384397460633031170" /></a><br /><br />Miller Motor Sports Park, Toole Utah<br />2009 AHRMA Bonneville Vintage GP<br /><br />I would like to give special thanks to my dad, Mike Carmody, Gary Swan from Toad town racing, and the Cretins Motorcycle club for helping me get to Utah this year. With out your help and support I wouldn’t have made it. <br /><br />It was a long ride up to Utah with Gary Swan and his buddy Martin in a cargo van pulling a trailer full of bikes, through the valley of death with no AC blowing, and me lying in the back. We left at 6:30 am and made it to the track around 9:30 pm. I met up with an old friend from Oklahoma that lives in Salt Lake that night which was really nice. I found me a place to sleep along a wall in the garages with my air mattress, that ended up being right next to a huge air compressor that shut on and off through out the night. <br /><br />Friday, practice day. First practice out was terrible. The bike felt like it wanted to just fall over in every turn. Something was seriously wrong with the front suspension; therefore I came in and disassemble the whole front triple assembly. Ed Milich and I put a 35 mm Ducati front end on the bike in the weeks pre-ceding not knowing the bottom bearing wasn’t seating with the race. Bill Woods took off a piece of his mountain bike, and we used it to shim down the lower race to meet the bearing. We used some ratchet straps to preload the bearing since the upper nut would no longer grab steering stem threads and tighten down the pinch bolt. Ha-ha Cretins Racin!! Well, we got the bike back together just in time to make last practice, and the bike was 90% better. The bike was running rich still, and everyone was experiencing front tire chatter. I played with the tire pressure a little to see if it made a difference. <br /><br />Saturday-race day 1<br />Practice went well, chatter wasn’t so bad, but the back tire was sliding through most of the turns. <br />Dropped my lap times down, but Ari Henning’s time were around a second faster. <br />Ken Lighthouse and his son Rod made a showing for the Saturday event. I passed Ken just out of the attitudes, took the next turn and down the straight to make another pass on a TZ when just before Clubhouse corner (turn 13) I see Ken coming in on the inside. Ken and Rod are always known for coming in on the inside and fading wide out the turn. I quickly decided not to make my pass and hit the breaks instead. Sure enough, Ken came flying across my line and almost ran off the track. I would have T boned him in practice…. Whateva! I gave him shit for it later in the pits. Haha <br /><br />I lined up on the back of the grid. Jumped off the line with a wheelie, but then the foot peg popped up when I went to put my boot on the bike. I couldn’t grab second until I could get the peg down. The group took off ahead. I battled my way around the slower guys in the first lap, and Ari and Rod had taken off. I would battle with Chris F. on his CB 450 for two laps and pass him on the last turn. Slower traffic through parts of the track would also slow me down from catching the leaders. 3 laps into the race I see Ari on the side of the track in turn 12. Apparently, rough rowdy Rod Lighthouse had lived up to his name and knocked Ari off the track. Ari, still came back and finished 3rd, and was furious after the race. He was able to settle down and keep his composer, but I warned him in an email the week before about Rod. Haha “Bring it on!” <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcE5JzWg9DXZs_feEXScve7znmxXArfwUlZvicIfnkfndfr6Q3nW-NZMJ92TBoF_o2VxsCdbM-KtYJMyeda8suxPmV4GNx95GMrjrce7NKVv9eAnGKz3x6EnLIrPUT5VZbHtINzzAY3moe/s1600-h/Last+turn+B.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 269px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcE5JzWg9DXZs_feEXScve7znmxXArfwUlZvicIfnkfndfr6Q3nW-NZMJ92TBoF_o2VxsCdbM-KtYJMyeda8suxPmV4GNx95GMrjrce7NKVv9eAnGKz3x6EnLIrPUT5VZbHtINzzAY3moe/s400/Last+turn+B.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384402684799742706" /></a><br />Close up of me coming through the last turn <br />Sunday- Race day 2<br /> I leaned out the main jet a little more to try and get the bike to run better, but as many know, when you’re at 5,000 feet above see level, there is power lost. I lined up and got a good start. Ari and I took off in front of the pack out of turn one, but when we go to turn 13, I almost ran straight into the back of him. He told me later that he was having such chatter problems in that turn that he had to break hard. The front brake handle was clinched to the throttle and the bike wasn’t slowing down. Ah, the beauty of drum brakes. Around lap three, Ari and I both ran into traffic, and when we hit the attitudes we both struggled because we couldn’t pass this old slow Ducati. He was able to get around him before I was and made a slight lead. By lap 6, Ari and had stretched farther ahead, and I was sliding around several turns. I decided to keep a smooth line and not push it any harder. Ari would finish first with me behind in second. All in all, it was a great race. I didn’t crash and still got a podium finish; even though, I wanted to reclaim a victory ahead of Ari since our last race against each other, back at Willow, resulted in a crash. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz5cj4cwdu_DakIxeL8yusAjRz8YcYXzJ2vKGRODaWLe98hj76chGBU6oo-BJ6AQnxyyUNTg1E2voCbwLO5Fmzw31MR3kPbSR73hMmx3p93aj_ROU_5HzwD6rqGYTcIb78EsHqzcrS2DNq/s1600-h/Last+turn.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 289px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz5cj4cwdu_DakIxeL8yusAjRz8YcYXzJ2vKGRODaWLe98hj76chGBU6oo-BJ6AQnxyyUNTg1E2voCbwLO5Fmzw31MR3kPbSR73hMmx3p93aj_ROU_5HzwD6rqGYTcIb78EsHqzcrS2DNq/s400/Last+turn.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384404625036157234" /></a><br />Cretins Racing was in full effect. Wayne Child’s, aka Drunktank, took the podium both days with a 3rd place finish. Eric Orr, aka Dirtygunn, finished two complete races with out engine problems, although he did crater a cam bearing and oil filter/pump cap causing no oil pressure in practice the day before. DG finished 7th on Saturday within a huge field with competitively fast times; great job buddy! I finished second in both days and really wanted to finish first, but things didn't seem to work out that way. Mark Brown of Seattle finished 4th, in the same race as DG and Ari, and had times better than the third racer on Sunday, but electrical issue would result in a DNF. Ari Henning pitted with us as a supporter of the Cretins Racing team and showed ARMHA's veterans WTF is up! He finished with 4 1st place finishes and one third.<br /><br />So, I would say the Cretins Racing Team showed in style and class, drinking PBRs late at night, podium finishes, and made the AHRMA boys know that we are here to kick some ass. Dirty, Drunk, and High style baby! Bill Woods, Todd, and racing friend showed up to support. They helped me more ways than you could imagine. It was the support of my good buddies from Seattle, which would make my bike able to race plus they let me borrow a pair of race boots. Also, Mark’s good buddy Randy came along with him, and he’s a great guy to have around. Many San Francisco racers were there, Andrew Green, and The Hipp family, and Gary from Toad Town Racing which made the pits feel like a family. I would have to say that I came back from this weekend happy as hell, and it was worth ever more than all the sacrifice and hard work that it took to get there. <br />Thanks for all of you and your support to the Cretins Racing Team.<br /><br />Rick Carmody aka Highside <br />#394 <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0pd0XHKcFGowrNJq91F3Rnlpth5oBrmHFaT-ayvuXKKQCrxZ8wWc000mTmN4fSV-pqkYzEPW7X-aInhhegzfuNNkgFqepGuygtbfQzYy038i27uU8m4ZCLuKYc9r8ofDwlBdXqhfe8EST/s1600-h/IMG_7444.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0pd0XHKcFGowrNJq91F3Rnlpth5oBrmHFaT-ayvuXKKQCrxZ8wWc000mTmN4fSV-pqkYzEPW7X-aInhhegzfuNNkgFqepGuygtbfQzYy038i27uU8m4ZCLuKYc9r8ofDwlBdXqhfe8EST/s400/IMG_7444.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384403912441532130" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6-DwXb9Ma1drubMh63T6Uxm9zP4wq8ui0ChhpbYsaWNYr22JxQM5KLzWJuppQLnG041j3wt-R1CIKojaClVkhZ2Og6f0Ra0iq80sSz4VLB3rWMbudbqENNlGjsuuz9Ii8SJoCVQtRMuy2/s1600-h/IMG_7441.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6-DwXb9Ma1drubMh63T6Uxm9zP4wq8ui0ChhpbYsaWNYr22JxQM5KLzWJuppQLnG041j3wt-R1CIKojaClVkhZ2Og6f0Ra0iq80sSz4VLB3rWMbudbqENNlGjsuuz9Ii8SJoCVQtRMuy2/s400/IMG_7441.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384403793400907042" /></a><br /><br /><br />Here are some photo I took of the boys at the track. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwnIs9jhyJguAjL2mUsXlSyDQA_P4kc7Y2anCS8K9RGetkMyHVpUi2s0sSJaazB_-NkAcS6bKQUVQvsHbLJob5A_7CIczp7QTOKxEzPCiGoKkozkPHFi6hQ3iksdrbb-o_VLXGcAvrLFsW/s1600-h/Ari+last+turn.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 260px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwnIs9jhyJguAjL2mUsXlSyDQA_P4kc7Y2anCS8K9RGetkMyHVpUi2s0sSJaazB_-NkAcS6bKQUVQvsHbLJob5A_7CIczp7QTOKxEzPCiGoKkozkPHFi6hQ3iksdrbb-o_VLXGcAvrLFsW/s400/Ari+last+turn.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384397978932540018" /></a><br /> Ari Henning in the last turn <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2bj-lhVzZvkbyiVFLgo0OaYiEAIjWpv3VyRh00fOZ2m5K_mIPFfipKlX1F-RlOH90_ennAWqQkgqbWuz2nosmnUbbzSK21edVDkv2WfGzXjZ6MukYLpfYI466BshwqM7GMURH-wIHWOcf/s1600-h/IMG_7383.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2bj-lhVzZvkbyiVFLgo0OaYiEAIjWpv3VyRh00fOZ2m5K_mIPFfipKlX1F-RlOH90_ennAWqQkgqbWuz2nosmnUbbzSK21edVDkv2WfGzXjZ6MukYLpfYI466BshwqM7GMURH-wIHWOcf/s400/IMG_7383.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384398450436024386" /></a><br />Ari Henning making it across the finish line<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbZxhy1SdJ545KIr9A8pH8ueM8d3s5tVB-NR3FwbZPT-nJthPUjTBoMBUCZBiuEciimeYlNzwDDkSX0BkknUdsP6PRy-78ro_nqhxikh50PQC1uGK6cwoEyGnX9gEw_7n_tPvc5QdfB5di/s1600-h/IMG_7341.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbZxhy1SdJ545KIr9A8pH8ueM8d3s5tVB-NR3FwbZPT-nJthPUjTBoMBUCZBiuEciimeYlNzwDDkSX0BkknUdsP6PRy-78ro_nqhxikh50PQC1uGK6cwoEyGnX9gEw_7n_tPvc5QdfB5di/s400/IMG_7341.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384398213549157234" /></a><br />Ari after finishing 1st in Sportman 350<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkUNAoccFpBW_HO3VuIdXhfZJ5uzC858vgXdERolnJuMipowFI3Bb1uADyx8Q5XfItNgONF7tYuXQwq-LrrhAczeB8Iqnjpeu97KCeYSt5b6TLvII0sHCP1Mhq9XdoY2WDN4sxv-rx0mQZ/s1600-h/IMG_7309.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkUNAoccFpBW_HO3VuIdXhfZJ5uzC858vgXdERolnJuMipowFI3Bb1uADyx8Q5XfItNgONF7tYuXQwq-LrrhAczeB8Iqnjpeu97KCeYSt5b6TLvII0sHCP1Mhq9XdoY2WDN4sxv-rx0mQZ/s400/IMG_7309.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384398716387179058" /></a><br />Eric Orr aka Dirtygunn and his Hond CB 350 <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbWMeHhjAlJSoQxQRSgqqXvTNlcdwNUdMrLspWIsSNm72eXDrPGLbClt_1pGlptAgiBOebZ8qFrinIPjR4unRo9_WPzqfSBv1sBlWv52OIckiKWes_rcPijGGttxhl-kUZY7bqkZ0xTH9d/s1600-h/Eric+last+turn.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 258px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbWMeHhjAlJSoQxQRSgqqXvTNlcdwNUdMrLspWIsSNm72eXDrPGLbClt_1pGlptAgiBOebZ8qFrinIPjR4unRo9_WPzqfSBv1sBlWv52OIckiKWes_rcPijGGttxhl-kUZY7bqkZ0xTH9d/s400/Eric+last+turn.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384399087455232850" /></a><br />Eric Orr coming around the last turn <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoV2qV24P3tb_ifORprm_sT567S6282BSpsdAlBvpnCVtkbKNfhUqL91xxHr0t8S8w-fmQgvlVZewVjVkSdF-x4WmCy4nb_VJWTz8fCOgnGvt_cOOXuy7LKBDqksXrI-wieNva1IU8EFIS/s1600-h/IMG_7395.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoV2qV24P3tb_ifORprm_sT567S6282BSpsdAlBvpnCVtkbKNfhUqL91xxHr0t8S8w-fmQgvlVZewVjVkSdF-x4WmCy4nb_VJWTz8fCOgnGvt_cOOXuy7LKBDqksXrI-wieNva1IU8EFIS/s400/IMG_7395.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384399302620995698" /></a><br />Eric Orr going down the straight<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMjqNs_RNatSHRnLql4D0chuABKD8UrD1mhYbLLuac1wRPmedm8BrZl2-O0NUIE0CNA5UfXaG4NHjDT56roqQ1eGMoGU3KxHXuQFF5Tvr2ezfXnYOWIfF-OXK1bX4YlqChnZv7R291c37N/s1600-h/IMG_7351.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMjqNs_RNatSHRnLql4D0chuABKD8UrD1mhYbLLuac1wRPmedm8BrZl2-O0NUIE0CNA5UfXaG4NHjDT56roqQ1eGMoGU3KxHXuQFF5Tvr2ezfXnYOWIfF-OXK1bX4YlqChnZv7R291c37N/s400/IMG_7351.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384399695503427714" /></a><br />Wayne Childs aka Drunktank and his Moto Guzzi 500 Monza<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8pDqPvP1mG7gArU9lbaQk00NHB-R6O64hEz0gRAZ0RQqTotqJiXR1V0JwKLFXUGbwqHmnC3Yn64sPfHHOD4YEVryyCFyakXUJFwXZIoEMTi_b6CLP7JkqfsSKJ5mxT4Gtxz_KDNVZseqN/s1600-h/Wayne+last+turn.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 253px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8pDqPvP1mG7gArU9lbaQk00NHB-R6O64hEz0gRAZ0RQqTotqJiXR1V0JwKLFXUGbwqHmnC3Yn64sPfHHOD4YEVryyCFyakXUJFwXZIoEMTi_b6CLP7JkqfsSKJ5mxT4Gtxz_KDNVZseqN/s400/Wayne+last+turn.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384399994728672834" /></a><br />Wayne Childs holding a position through the last turn <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuviBvUaGVxjJROAkgErD1lIke6Ur8mGbsawKl51mU3MnQaseq06qrYxrsoZZ8Q2pvWRfBZxs_y0KPtx7REatGvqzAu9mg4UmjZTfvW8QuMhSjlkcIbiU9rtG_XyvbN_6UB_DDrouRuzOX/s1600-h/IMG_7385.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuviBvUaGVxjJROAkgErD1lIke6Ur8mGbsawKl51mU3MnQaseq06qrYxrsoZZ8Q2pvWRfBZxs_y0KPtx7REatGvqzAu9mg4UmjZTfvW8QuMhSjlkcIbiU9rtG_XyvbN_6UB_DDrouRuzOX/s400/IMG_7385.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384400312088961922" /></a><br />Wayne Childs flying by <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9y9VgIF0Ko6Z1jBpCXowBbW5leFMf-oWi8pLUaN-j3DR2uA1rn541xVCoTtnxogWWet847YirzenwpTp5N2rZLQ8eh8E1HFqx8L_tFr90HztybiEl9ONf7pXaj0mDl4Obh-1RM6YYVHDq/s1600-h/IMG_7349.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9y9VgIF0Ko6Z1jBpCXowBbW5leFMf-oWi8pLUaN-j3DR2uA1rn541xVCoTtnxogWWet847YirzenwpTp5N2rZLQ8eh8E1HFqx8L_tFr90HztybiEl9ONf7pXaj0mDl4Obh-1RM6YYVHDq/s400/IMG_7349.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384400604046893538" /></a><br />Mark Brown and his Honda CB 350 with a nice trash can lid number plate. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb7Nz5fS7LISNdMXNvXFfm3k4e4ftTH5DmR8EXCVfnd9IQEg1aeaErwiZdc4ZzfySsv7lSeHB_GAFCupHYJ9-Szs1FPFYR2mI36IYMBR8wExcWNaxMT1Jd5EblQ8dHxdKXK7CyfIkOoP8C/s1600-h/IMG_7390.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb7Nz5fS7LISNdMXNvXFfm3k4e4ftTH5DmR8EXCVfnd9IQEg1aeaErwiZdc4ZzfySsv7lSeHB_GAFCupHYJ9-Szs1FPFYR2mI36IYMBR8wExcWNaxMT1Jd5EblQ8dHxdKXK7CyfIkOoP8C/s400/IMG_7390.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384400895616519410" /></a><br />Mark Brown coming down the straight<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSg45ZnlxjQ4I3X1imi1tPjmczZiZ5hJOFChwuNXuMSv-ulu_aRbgAbgo28VECN0SAMfNvpsaYfTUd8RLAAC5fjsKdbEq_e22ajt2ZdQSkW_4oBywoE1KQ_vMYQUty63rUxjE5n4DS7lpO/s1600-h/IMG_7342.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSg45ZnlxjQ4I3X1imi1tPjmczZiZ5hJOFChwuNXuMSv-ulu_aRbgAbgo28VECN0SAMfNvpsaYfTUd8RLAAC5fjsKdbEq_e22ajt2ZdQSkW_4oBywoE1KQ_vMYQUty63rUxjE5n4DS7lpO/s400/IMG_7342.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384401092805980450" /></a><br />Mark Brown finish 4th!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ0uaysKzZZycQFG1jUJZUeOJ62eF6LdWSgC5SRHoxzKlQUwAZjbfUhIyE54akGC2Ap2IhnIZhtmxdQlmyZUnIeZO5Dod3m0uHuzBmgzOqYVSgk4waUsh44xY5e6fJFHETMndqyE-Tm1Di/s1600-h/IMG_7398.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ0uaysKzZZycQFG1jUJZUeOJ62eF6LdWSgC5SRHoxzKlQUwAZjbfUhIyE54akGC2Ap2IhnIZhtmxdQlmyZUnIeZO5Dod3m0uHuzBmgzOqYVSgk4waUsh44xY5e6fJFHETMndqyE-Tm1Di/s400/IMG_7398.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384401407984687266" /></a><br />Gary Swan of Toad Town Racing <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlOlbZDAJU6qcs7vxMjz0dTyWBW16inr1QMbS3X3U7hMk6WWJEizQGjcoZcgeBlVx6VI7N-2q6RnRWPUWMvfABCF_Rr6pHtxYYj837tT8cdEW9y_cyJChDwC3q3yEXRl_kjk7nTpCU5Jyj/s1600-h/IMG_7298.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlOlbZDAJU6qcs7vxMjz0dTyWBW16inr1QMbS3X3U7hMk6WWJEizQGjcoZcgeBlVx6VI7N-2q6RnRWPUWMvfABCF_Rr6pHtxYYj837tT8cdEW9y_cyJChDwC3q3yEXRl_kjk7nTpCU5Jyj/s400/IMG_7298.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384401887366367602" /></a><br />A TZ 750 Flat tracker!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs0FWf9f_pOZMKObg1OJqz3gq7p1vfIKOKQklFvQGJT3bFxJkZ1_cDbtlMxL89PvM4q-ZdHF-BNaReHZKXBD08O76nQaAeiFDACREcfEFz_qgofPj8EZmIBLJNS3zhlQBuW4-zUIRLN99c/s1600-h/IMG_7299.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs0FWf9f_pOZMKObg1OJqz3gq7p1vfIKOKQklFvQGJT3bFxJkZ1_cDbtlMxL89PvM4q-ZdHF-BNaReHZKXBD08O76nQaAeiFDACREcfEFz_qgofPj8EZmIBLJNS3zhlQBuW4-zUIRLN99c/s400/IMG_7299.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384402085941828290" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIlLtYjZDd8_791tzMpKtWQ-XydfTS-HtQrlIyvQ-27vYGmKGoVc0ppRj-V2ym2L2Qcaxb5zfpPDe93iPsKsL-QGZg65J9GQbzOh6LacJrKnzRDMTlZGVf_NQLouJ67tIngz1-D6DKrPiG/s1600-h/IMG_7300.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIlLtYjZDd8_791tzMpKtWQ-XydfTS-HtQrlIyvQ-27vYGmKGoVc0ppRj-V2ym2L2Qcaxb5zfpPDe93iPsKsL-QGZg65J9GQbzOh6LacJrKnzRDMTlZGVf_NQLouJ67tIngz1-D6DKrPiG/s400/IMG_7300.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384402259404050690" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwPuolMgxbJTXmaBCOSxEyo8FA_qH2y8XsMXDHZ8bprv546bTMmQJ784Azf7fE8JAegMwz0H2UKIZWnHzSy8Rwvq1t-I-8euqMcm9JYB7-QXfPtbW6vqRjnozz8WBxaCcgdeoWfx6ynF3_/s1600-h/IMG_7313.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwPuolMgxbJTXmaBCOSxEyo8FA_qH2y8XsMXDHZ8bprv546bTMmQJ784Azf7fE8JAegMwz0H2UKIZWnHzSy8Rwvq1t-I-8euqMcm9JYB7-QXfPtbW6vqRjnozz8WBxaCcgdeoWfx6ynF3_/s400/IMG_7313.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384402372207845634" /></a><br />Barbra and her fancy leathers. haha Got a nice tan!<br /><br />Here is a video Ari made during practice on his CB 350. Notice the chatter in the turns. <br /><object width="320" height="240" ><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://www.facebook.com/v/129961368994" /><embed src="http://www.facebook.com/v/129961368994" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="240"></embed></object>"ricky racerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17804904225330352611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038733832929900870.post-23344053703720181342009-08-28T15:40:00.000-07:002009-08-28T16:37:13.999-07:00WSMC August Race Report 2009<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgft2HkedilMfMT24J_GI9kJVczYxbhDcvbx_pfhxAl_D8vwQ4jBu7KigZ-Ll4CTG8-2hfQfCYyzW-cpi-hxl9MsHRmBZ-VZg5jkFDfhcZg5Syhsk6wuzdfA4Bjfm0NOT1xeIMqZlycHW51/s1600-h/expmanCA8YN92Zb.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgft2HkedilMfMT24J_GI9kJVczYxbhDcvbx_pfhxAl_D8vwQ4jBu7KigZ-Ll4CTG8-2hfQfCYyzW-cpi-hxl9MsHRmBZ-VZg5jkFDfhcZg5Syhsk6wuzdfA4Bjfm0NOT1xeIMqZlycHW51/s400/expmanCA8YN92Zb.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375152545767522514" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicpBmYvcPdQkpolEFewBD4UvKFCmxzWEPUunzsFOgc4k1CeWmPYAepyjvr6DlpoeMaz4PRtbJsARWSzqTtn0sb7f-aGcJOr-K-aExOewSFJyp_w96G3TNhT-mXsib2Ld9MB8ZYr7rZ8ZkB/s1600-h/6570_1149259063524_1589018556_384720_94763_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicpBmYvcPdQkpolEFewBD4UvKFCmxzWEPUunzsFOgc4k1CeWmPYAepyjvr6DlpoeMaz4PRtbJsARWSzqTtn0sb7f-aGcJOr-K-aExOewSFJyp_w96G3TNhT-mXsib2Ld9MB8ZYr7rZ8ZkB/s400/6570_1149259063524_1589018556_384720_94763_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375150700949246018" /></a><br /><br />First off, I would like to give thanks to Ed Milich of Guzzitech.com/bimotacagiva.com, My Dad, Pierre Pfeffer, Mike Curtis of Fleetserve.com, Friends, Cretins Motorcycle Club, LA 2 Wheel Social Club, The Alazzurra and Pantaheads Lists, Pirelli Tires, and Johnson and Wood for supporting my racing career. With out your support and help, I wouldn’t be racing.<br /><br />Since last month, I traded my little Chevy S-10 for an extended cab Dodge Ram 1500. Although the new truck is higher up and it makes it a little more difficult to load the bikes; it was so worth the trade. So much more room in the cab and the bed to load up; plus the truck has a V8 which makes getting up and over the mountains much easier. I guess as we all know it cost a few extra bucks to roll in style. <br /><br />Since last month, Ed and I work hard on making the 750 Ducati a little faster since my fierce competitor was only running a .250 faster than me in Vintage Heavy weight. We actually only lost a few un-needed pounds on the bike in hopes to gain at least a half second and mounted some awesome dual Brembo Brake Calipers in the front. We mounted a cool vintage fiberglass Pantah race tail section that was a bit lighter than the old stock seat. I of course had to put my touch with graphics on the number plates. Haha <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDEqwaB3y4hEKzZ7RM0xQKznZbsLDx7_2gkFvE3-QGfl0Z_fFdH4UfFQIKePw2HF4ufkiTr840s5XAEzb7nrToUg6Syhc062In_w6XM-lQkfMBtUQYff_ZT_lbsU7UWCzv8eweOCwunPWd/s1600-h/6570_1149257943496_1589018556_384719_1794927_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDEqwaB3y4hEKzZ7RM0xQKznZbsLDx7_2gkFvE3-QGfl0Z_fFdH4UfFQIKePw2HF4ufkiTr840s5XAEzb7nrToUg6Syhc062In_w6XM-lQkfMBtUQYff_ZT_lbsU7UWCzv8eweOCwunPWd/s400/6570_1149257943496_1589018556_384719_1794927_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375150836752511074" /></a><br /><br />Well, Jesse came out this month and help load Saturday morning. Thanks to myself for creating a race list of things to bring because it took me a few hours to finally wake up Saturday after a long work week. Plus, I had to run down the night before to Torrance to trade bikes with Ed so that I could get more seat time on the red 750, and I could bring out my cb 450 for a shake down with the new front suspension. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8zzMwh2ozxNFsHxaDnnaU0LmYJgHi3px6Rrq3Q8tOO-W8bW23vMuAeNNnYVZBJd5d12__yceBbIpUZuNM3y9sLr2R1WxK7mzN8QVr9JQvQlmtPc9X3_JBAGSfirYT169mNxFoABXjULX8/s1600-h/6570_1149259143526_1589018556_384722_5442106_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8zzMwh2ozxNFsHxaDnnaU0LmYJgHi3px6Rrq3Q8tOO-W8bW23vMuAeNNnYVZBJd5d12__yceBbIpUZuNM3y9sLr2R1WxK7mzN8QVr9JQvQlmtPc9X3_JBAGSfirYT169mNxFoABXjULX8/s400/6570_1149259143526_1589018556_384722_5442106_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375151064026314194" /></a><br />Saturday practice was a bit hot, and the track was fast because the wind was not an issue. I rolled out the CB 450 through tech and got a few lookers, and everyone could hear me coming with those dual reverse megaphones. Haha, Ed had donated a Cagiva front end for the 450 which has some better geometry to help out the high speed wobbles I had been experiencing with the original front end. Ed helped measure the travel and we had it set up. Well, it felt like driving a limo around the track; therefore, I dropped the front end down ¾ of an inch to see if there were any drastic changes. Going drastic help me figure out which direction I wanted to go with setting the front end up with only 3 practices. I felt a substantial improvement on the next time out; although, a head gasket leak would end the day for the shaking down of the 450. The red bike felt great except the corners of the new tail section kept poking my hamstrings. <br /><br />Saturday night, Jesse and I hit dinner with Jeff Tigert and friends at the Mexican cantina restaurant in Rosamond. Later we stayed in the Devonshire Inn on the other side of the highway in Rosamond. Not a bad place btw. Thanks to Ed for helping me out with the cost of the room. Last month was rather uncomfortable plus the bugs were a nightmare.<br />Oh and big thanks to Jeff for the post practice safety meeting. I got some good tips from you. Later that night we all rolled over to the 1/8 mile paved oval, at Willow Springs, and watch some stock car racing. That was super cool and fun. Here is some video I took with my little Canon Camera. 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Ed showed up a little late; therefore, we got no seat time on the blue bike because we needed to put a new rear tire on and last practice was up already for lightweight. The weather was hot and the track was fast. Loyde Johnson showed up on a sick looking Ducati to race in Vintage Heavy Weight. It was low to the ground and had an exhaust pipe sticking out behind the center of the seat. <br /><br />Race 2 Vintage Heavy Weight. <br />I lined up on the outside of a pretty good competition. Two Honda Hawks, a Ducati behind me, and couple of others lined up, and the green flagged dropped. I dropped the hammer, and the bike revved to almost 11grand! The clutch slipped widely as we left the line and everyone was out in front. I eased up on the throttle going into one and around two in hopes of getting the clutch to start working again. I still was able to pass the Russ on the 650 Hawk going around turn 2 and follow the Ducati and Chuck on his 750 Hawk. I made a pass around the Ducati in turn 8, but he again passed me going down the straight. I late braked into one and made another pass attempt on the Ducati and was able to hold him off. On the third lap I was up on 750 Hawk and made a pass on the outside of turn 3. I led through the Omega and around 6, 7, and 8. As I entered into 9, Chuck was right there on the inside. I knew he usually goes wide coming out of turn 9, but I wasn’t going to give up my lead that easy. It was hairy and tight going through but I was able to keep the lead position. All three of us were running tight down the straight away and Chuck jumped up front. Then the Ducati was pressuring me and passed me on the next lap. I came back and passed him before turn 9 and focused on Chuck again. On the last lap, I was giving it my all and Chuck was close. I made a slight change going through turn 5 to keep the momentum up, but when I hit turn 6, the front end lightened, and I gained a slight tank slap and lost a little speed. As we entered the fastest part of the track just out of turn 7, Loyde slams the door on me coming around the outside. Although he may not accept this race interpretation; he came inches from crashing us both. As I noticed him coming across my front tire; I let off the gas and put my right leg out. I just knew I was going to hit his rear tire and be slammed to the pavement going 130+MPH. Letting off when I did was a good reaction because he missed me by less than an inch. It was seriously the scarcest moments in my racing career. I ended up third place behind the Ducati and the Hawk in first. <br />All three of us ran our times down in the 133’s! It was a super fast race, but I wasn’t able to come out in first. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiotfULs4Z686e3wPL2YKB8v6dF-SRHLiCYgruu9ICznV_bH_lrdNhGvjWuLgFo06wdMDHMeRHGSmZM17fZkSf_qa1kv8N7ngupG9p5sqlRLLDvJeatCN6kkaAbTdBgiO8fI61bxrAcLb0T/s1600-h/expman.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiotfULs4Z686e3wPL2YKB8v6dF-SRHLiCYgruu9ICznV_bH_lrdNhGvjWuLgFo06wdMDHMeRHGSmZM17fZkSf_qa1kv8N7ngupG9p5sqlRLLDvJeatCN6kkaAbTdBgiO8fI61bxrAcLb0T/s400/expman.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375151261907639874" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWoXgqpKg9b04Caxm6rCJFwKFfILRtiPGOWwtILn-71oJhi3HFIh-w8eFxRJV9TSZB633abuXNXnsEeUlf2uSKrw44QzM6pCtieU5bSfcqD4wHHN50QkqYrNCD3C6ShPv4e0a5srYAgaB6/s1600-h/expmanCAQ7FQJO.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWoXgqpKg9b04Caxm6rCJFwKFfILRtiPGOWwtILn-71oJhi3HFIh-w8eFxRJV9TSZB633abuXNXnsEeUlf2uSKrw44QzM6pCtieU5bSfcqD4wHHN50QkqYrNCD3C6ShPv4e0a5srYAgaB6/s400/expmanCAQ7FQJO.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375151420015012450" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSSq7MvcknILsVqsE6MJqKDgc1UOtJGR6obneEDyUAe888xoFg2K3Zie1enOk6VYUWSZF1MLOzNn7oOIh6_Gd8mhtO-ilGAJGKNZbfYoWbRJfQ6xc9MkbDHPDMdg18QQKWh-nyMTwVCzVd/s1600-h/expmanCABWVLRJ.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSSq7MvcknILsVqsE6MJqKDgc1UOtJGR6obneEDyUAe888xoFg2K3Zie1enOk6VYUWSZF1MLOzNn7oOIh6_Gd8mhtO-ilGAJGKNZbfYoWbRJfQ6xc9MkbDHPDMdg18QQKWh-nyMTwVCzVd/s400/expmanCABWVLRJ.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375152083829448642" /></a><br /><br />Vintage Light Weight.<br /><br />Russ and I lined up with a few other racers. Green flagged dropped and the Hawk jump out in front as usual. I stalked him for 2 or three laps. He was running fast and blocking lines for me to pass, but I know he felt the pressure. Into lap three I late braked on the inside of Russ and made a smooth pass. I had been running the way down the straight in 4th gear instead of jumping to 5 because of a slight wind started up. When I passed the Hawk; I accidentally popped down into 3rd. Well, that ended up being a great thing. It gave me a burst of power coming out of one that I need to pull away. I then popped back up the 4th entering into turn 2 and brought the up the RPM’s. After that, I kept my head down and started clicking down two gears into turn one and was liking it. Russ chased me for a lap, but then had engine troubles again. I pulled into the pits with a first place finish and wondered what had happened to the race Russ and I had going. <br />Until next month buddy! <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNJcLfyZcOg1OKRpMOj5WtOgNIu4Z3kCSKD34M76ynb0U4yXyf5BPe3Hcx_fKlefj2c91MNzjv43Egexh-mm2mxuZHzg2oghLRhP76J1-_8QmJt2O8fvVGZCYTioQ8ffdr7iEZdRUadxSX/s1600-h/expmanCAFG4ND5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNJcLfyZcOg1OKRpMOj5WtOgNIu4Z3kCSKD34M76ynb0U4yXyf5BPe3Hcx_fKlefj2c91MNzjv43Egexh-mm2mxuZHzg2oghLRhP76J1-_8QmJt2O8fvVGZCYTioQ8ffdr7iEZdRUadxSX/s400/expmanCAFG4ND5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375151788387914242" /></a><br /><br /><br /> Well, another great weekend for Cretins Racing; even though fellow Cretins racer Eric O. wasn’t able to make it out again this month. One 1st and one 3rd place finish. Charles is now 1 point behind my lead in Vintage Heavy Weight; therefore, we have to win next month in order to keep the lead. The funny thing is, I didn’t race the first month in Vintage Heavy Weight because there were no racers, and now 9 months later, it has more bikes and competition than the lightweight class. <br /><br />Next week I’ll be rolling out to Miller Motor Sports Park in Utah for an AHRMA event on my Sportmans 500 Honda CB 450. Cretins Racers Wayne and Eric are coming as well. There are also a few Cretins Racers coming down from Seattle to race as well.<br />Oh, and my talented and fast competition, Ari Henning, will be joining us as well. I’m totally looking forward to dicing again with him. It’s going to be a kick ass race weekend!!!<br /><br />Thanks again to all that helped make this a great race weekend. Until next month,<br />Rick Carmody aka “Highside”<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg337W98xts2s7vYoOIuxBr5TNfhYXAyPm8cton8b-HbyNJ1YGSXH-amOqT5fx05YXlejVxGpItepEAcFd4KU3YAA1iCqFybRjJS1Vkj168wJ999nvEaVrNKRS5VJgQ0ehnRWrxHgzirsFX/s1600-h/6570_1149259183527_1589018556_384723_650654_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg337W98xts2s7vYoOIuxBr5TNfhYXAyPm8cton8b-HbyNJ1YGSXH-amOqT5fx05YXlejVxGpItepEAcFd4KU3YAA1iCqFybRjJS1Vkj168wJ999nvEaVrNKRS5VJgQ0ehnRWrxHgzirsFX/s400/6570_1149259183527_1589018556_384723_650654_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375152254110444210" /></a><br />Jesse, Ed, and I <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8g96GdkiiVVIoadetAjKpebRaOVsuCJwyGR_Rqa7UgosalziHoxUAYC7cwFAObvtCmD9S6-qoKoZAvq8Dt0t-fMHuFiN_7pAU2hcwA0HK2X_3T63UvPqFsDwiTLOM2EAWV96Wavd27RAV/s1600-h/6570_1149259223528_1589018556_384724_7182879_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8g96GdkiiVVIoadetAjKpebRaOVsuCJwyGR_Rqa7UgosalziHoxUAYC7cwFAObvtCmD9S6-qoKoZAvq8Dt0t-fMHuFiN_7pAU2hcwA0HK2X_3T63UvPqFsDwiTLOM2EAWV96Wavd27RAV/s400/6570_1149259223528_1589018556_384724_7182879_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375151929882694498" /></a><br />Russ and Iricky racerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17804904225330352611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038733832929900870.post-42657967533481538062009-08-06T16:37:00.000-07:002009-08-06T16:55:16.635-07:00WSMC July Race Report<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg49n0vMryVVsgXAItdVVOBP6_tIIOsxAS1XdR3QLXb8KpwEQXEUZbAAqMAhdQ1r23yEo4KwXMr3kBllH-HQ_8CVEEdbsV0xc0ANVtxr1dnC-xegeHjD5OWG31_Y5fQ8aFds45A6lcSh9JQ/s1600-h/BmtaCgvaLogo.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 393px; height: 48px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg49n0vMryVVsgXAItdVVOBP6_tIIOsxAS1XdR3QLXb8KpwEQXEUZbAAqMAhdQ1r23yEo4KwXMr3kBllH-HQ_8CVEEdbsV0xc0ANVtxr1dnC-xegeHjD5OWG31_Y5fQ8aFds45A6lcSh9JQ/s400/BmtaCgvaLogo.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367002800115612642" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicS282iaC5aVL7BcKwc5Tw8OmDcjaZgbNC3nPvC31wO_7hVYMvrXk66bzAsSd_w-psYz_iLmEvm0JgqEpeU0uXn1FBNnVuD3psshKXSsHfZT4to0OfC1xBF4VnWAThHMbtETA-yXDW0uoy/s1600-h/FLEET+SERVE+LOGO.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 103px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicS282iaC5aVL7BcKwc5Tw8OmDcjaZgbNC3nPvC31wO_7hVYMvrXk66bzAsSd_w-psYz_iLmEvm0JgqEpeU0uXn1FBNnVuD3psshKXSsHfZT4to0OfC1xBF4VnWAThHMbtETA-yXDW0uoy/s400/FLEET+SERVE+LOGO.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367002705411090802" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNKN1Vs2M5EjTMTJSZ-709uKWzGEe4xrSg-mCfymWa3LQYRuoubLYwoTwjZt0fAiDG-R2qiQgNIK8y9guWYK597njv_-RHpEhHiTdjq6moNs2nd6cckUHOQ94ZA29koHFnAkhuIUx6nmqN/s1600-h/IMG_0832.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNKN1Vs2M5EjTMTJSZ-709uKWzGEe4xrSg-mCfymWa3LQYRuoubLYwoTwjZt0fAiDG-R2qiQgNIK8y9guWYK597njv_-RHpEhHiTdjq6moNs2nd6cckUHOQ94ZA29koHFnAkhuIUx6nmqN/s400/IMG_0832.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367001730332599858" /></a><br /><br />First off, I would like to give thanks to Ed Milich of Guzzitech.com/bimotacagiva.com, Pierre Pfeffer, Mike Curtis of Fleetserve.com, Friends, Cretins Motorcycle Club, LA 2 Wheel Social Club, The Alazzurra and Pantaheads Lists, Pirelli Tires, and Johnson and Wood for supporting my racing career. With out your support and help, I wouldn’t be racing.<br /><br />Saturday morning. It took over an hour to load my little S10 with two big bikes and all my gear. Jesse had family obligations; therefore, he wasn’t there to help load or to come along and support. Trying to tie two bikes at the same time is a balancing act waiting to fail since your trying to tie them down through the wheels and around other components. Traffic was terrible, and it took almost three hours to get to the track Saturday morning. I wanted a friend to watch Maggie, since it was suppose to be over 100 degrees at the track, but she cancelled our plans of taking Maggie at the last minute. Mags and I got to the track, and it was like eggs burning in a frying pan. The ground temperature was over 140 degrees, and as soon as we parked and started to unload Maggie quickly rushed under a camper where the ground was cooler. Smart dog considering she isn’t wearing shoes. <br /><br />I quickly realized how nice it is to go racing with a helper. Not having Jesse there made things feel a little overwhelming. When you get off the track, you’re sweating, mouth is dry, arms quivering, and then you have to put the bike on stands. My lap times were competitive first time out on the blue bike. As the day progressed the temperatures got up to 115, the track temperature was 152 degrees in turn one, and I’m wearing dark black leathers, helmet, boots, and leather gloves. Basically I’m hanging out in the hot desert with no AC, fan, and wearing 15 lbs of leather. For the love of racing is why we put ourselves through this torture. <br /><br />Toward the end of practice day, I was feeling the heat. On the last practice round, I went out in Middle weight practice finished, rolled into the pits, sipped some water and immediately ran back on the track on old blue. I passed a few guys on the outside going through turn 8 with good times. It was good sign for a competitive day, but the heat exhaustion after running two classes of practices was taking its toll on me. In fact, there were several racers with heat sickness and were throwing up liquids. There is no way you could pay me to sit out at 115 degrees and be a corner worker with no shade. No way! Here is a “thata boy” for those that put themselves through the frying pan. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvxQRypklFcLnv5XeXGI-vEX_YP1Q41B0pAq7RfJxnGXuAJ7UBO0uDI7mrwEErR4XF8p2ZeWGjt_DMvqR9NHPgPZJ7UmJAuFmwm81SM17AD657-5gfBIttxklyM7BZfKiNg_haj158UKcI/s1600-h/IMG_0826.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvxQRypklFcLnv5XeXGI-vEX_YP1Q41B0pAq7RfJxnGXuAJ7UBO0uDI7mrwEErR4XF8p2ZeWGjt_DMvqR9NHPgPZJ7UmJAuFmwm81SM17AD657-5gfBIttxklyM7BZfKiNg_haj158UKcI/s400/IMG_0826.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366999650981036802" /></a><br />Ed trying to stay alive in the Heat<br /><br />Saturday night, dinner at Coach’s with Russ, his dad, Brian, my competition, and 5 pitchers of water instead of beer. Haha Maggie and I set up camp in the back of my S10 with no cushin for comfort. I tried to download something to watch from Hulu, but having a computer on at night, at the track, is not such a great idea. It becomes a magnet for bugs; some would say. After waving bugs away and playing on the net, I attempted to try and fall asleep. Not going to happen so easily. BUGS attack! It was hot out; therefore, sleeping under the covers was becoming a sweating situation; and so you would try and sleep with your body laid out in the open for the bugs to make their attack. Bite after bite I would curse, toss, and turn. I ended up putting blue jeans on, socks, and a long sleeve shirt while sleeping out in the open with a few sniper bugs entering from the around the ankles and neck area. I woke up with a sore back from sleeping on steel truck bed rails with the sun acting like the alarm that gives no snooze after your first eye opens. <br /><br />Sunday morning, race day. I changed out the front tire for a new one, and flipped the rear on old blue. Got through inspections and ran out for some practice. Ed showed up after practice one and helped out. He had the gearing still set up for Daytona, therefore, it wasn’t pulling out of any of the turns. He brought some lower gearing, and we went up one tooth on the rear sprocket. I notice some lower high speed changes around the faster parts of the track, but made up all the difference in the turns. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs60lcf94qp5sfzx7wh8Kjbsf7ZjaaT8IPCmoDfb8VsgT_sdREWYhMm5HunvrtBMjZNys2SK9HayXIh988aKWqnXbzMtWtXpoBEAbMdrVHUyhfWQGHUPwcekiNAcr5HpfUj5YIjfqBKUz5/s1600-h/CP__8638.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs60lcf94qp5sfzx7wh8Kjbsf7ZjaaT8IPCmoDfb8VsgT_sdREWYhMm5HunvrtBMjZNys2SK9HayXIh988aKWqnXbzMtWtXpoBEAbMdrVHUyhfWQGHUPwcekiNAcr5HpfUj5YIjfqBKUz5/s400/CP__8638.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367000200896957442" /></a><br />You can see here the diffence in set up. No rear sets or clip ons. haha <br /><br />Race 1. Vintage Heavy weight. <br />Row 1 X X X 394<br />Started front row on the outside. Gave it all it had down the straight from the green flag with the competition on the inside. I passed one guy on the out side of turn one and right behind another rider’s rear tire. I ran tight behind him all the way around two and persisted until a late brake into three. Gave it a go on the outside and was able to pass the rider once. I held him off the first lap and wasn’t looking back, and I persisted through the second lap. He must have been just hanging back for a couple of laps because the moment I looked back coming out of the last turn of lap two, he was right there and passed me at the finish line down the last straight. I eventually ended up in second place.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP3CmwRr5PxFUIO61EhPXl_ppsCUsU2bdKPls3gv0qsW1sMB-_j-PTSBBJnL1CixDrW1PxpKFcae_a7mjIyDZdJxHkGTs8mz398tswEP9ALNlr49p9wYZF1EuekG1JKpoh81GMkxA5_g3G/s1600-h/CP__8461.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP3CmwRr5PxFUIO61EhPXl_ppsCUsU2bdKPls3gv0qsW1sMB-_j-PTSBBJnL1CixDrW1PxpKFcae_a7mjIyDZdJxHkGTs8mz398tswEP9ALNlr49p9wYZF1EuekG1JKpoh81GMkxA5_g3G/s400/CP__8461.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367000412465429362" /></a><br />Leading the first lap in Heavy weight with Charlies right on my tail <br /><br /> I came into the pits afterwards, and my friends brought up my spirits and said that it was an amazing race. In fact, one rider said later that I made a brilliant pass around him in turn three. Vintage Lightweight race wasn’t until race 10; therefore, I took off my leathers and drank my Pedialyte. Old blue sat and waited for his chance to race with tire warmers on and a tank almost full of gas. Threw down some lunch, and I discovered a great new product to help with cotton mouth on the track. Starburst! It sticks in your gums and teeth like a dip. It allowed enough moisture in my mouth to keep from drying out and not getting in the way of my tongue and teeth. Thanks Mark! The temperatures were up in the one fifteens, and Maggie was not enjoying it. She laid under the back wheel of the truck most of the day panting. I felt terrible for putting the old girl through it, but I know Maggie would rather be here at the track instead of being bored lying around at home in a stuffy little cottage. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHdRpcPGv0yYhuoRoMtI6XFPm_o8tWpv0pyeU3BLZYsDRjN6vIUvgBuNd0Dj_NVl4TdvzchpS1vfKqx5F01RNPD5i6HwOLvtKV-5ikDrOpXt87qDcwGjF1FOpWBHjnXgAB226iyMK2W9RE/s1600-h/IMG_0827.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHdRpcPGv0yYhuoRoMtI6XFPm_o8tWpv0pyeU3BLZYsDRjN6vIUvgBuNd0Dj_NVl4TdvzchpS1vfKqx5F01RNPD5i6HwOLvtKV-5ikDrOpXt87qDcwGjF1FOpWBHjnXgAB226iyMK2W9RE/s400/IMG_0827.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366999973185615810" /></a><br />Maggie trying to stay cool <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEGsqPMkmbHW5k-kOFgOw11b3Tdk_UZv-txphIjWDyb_1Q1DTRrnIMDO3caBRMHE1YkVRZ4RA5_iLiQfcMQ9-QRsrquq3NsVkDRmKG77jcmiv6NL4oO6mqcvUylWgBnYF-WELVGEjCQlNs/s1600-h/IMG_0829.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEGsqPMkmbHW5k-kOFgOw11b3Tdk_UZv-txphIjWDyb_1Q1DTRrnIMDO3caBRMHE1YkVRZ4RA5_iLiQfcMQ9-QRsrquq3NsVkDRmKG77jcmiv6NL4oO6mqcvUylWgBnYF-WELVGEjCQlNs/s400/IMG_0829.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367001410019953650" /></a><br /><br />Race 10 finally came, and I lined up against Russ Stranger, Brian Herzfeld, Dave Finnerty, and Terrence Geoghehan. No Jim on the RZ 400 this month. I think he may have had some engine issues in an earlier race. Green flag drops and Russ blatantly came across and pushed me to the outside and blocking a safe line around turn 1. I dropped back and followed him around 2. He blocked the inside line into 3. I took a wide line around 4 and tried to pass in the inside coming out 4 and was stuffed again just before turn 5 coming down the hill. I drafted behind him and couldn’t pull off a pass going into one so I followed behind again through the omega wondering why I was hesitating to pass. The track was hot and slippery, and I had been sliding already around several turns and decided to play it safe. I drafted him around the 8 and 9 and late braked into 1 passing him on the outside. I kept my head down and slid twice around turn two. Held on the wood until 3, late braked before the turn, and threw the bike into the omega with a vengeance. I wanted a win, and wanted it bad! I didn’t look back until after the checkered flag waved and there was no Russ in site. I thought we had a race on our hands, but unfortunately, he had some engine fluttering problems and started falling behind. Brian would finish third on his FZR400 and I would get my win for the weekend. I’m up in a comfortable lead (83 pts) in Light weight with 31 points over Russ (52pts.) <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNMrP7uQMao6KtwxWHB2FyT9SxCn8CNR0ztm1rtucfQOPGA8WATMZYcNVbjP054hyphenhyphen0pzVC-MGK9i_CODC1-BY7lDBmOsKFcTQmaumx6lArsYhJAuF25yxDPUBl2k4Oh4w9N_YbIiFYTHHy/s1600-h/CP__0374.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNMrP7uQMao6KtwxWHB2FyT9SxCn8CNR0ztm1rtucfQOPGA8WATMZYcNVbjP054hyphenhyphen0pzVC-MGK9i_CODC1-BY7lDBmOsKFcTQmaumx6lArsYhJAuF25yxDPUBl2k4Oh4w9N_YbIiFYTHHy/s400/CP__0374.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367000583204432482" /></a><br />Chasing Russ around the omega <br /><br /> Well, another great weekend for Cretins Racing; even though fellow Cretins racer Eric O. wasn’t able to make it out this month. One 1st and one 2nd place finish isn’t so bad; in fact, I have finished in the top three all year long. I enjoy recapping my races on this blog site, to give thanks to all that have helped make this happen, re-live the race with my competitors, and have a written log of the best part of my life. All I can say about this weekend is that we drove ourselves home with out crashing, survived the brutal heat, and had a great time doing it. <br /><br />Thanks again to all that helped make this a great race weekend. Until next month,<br />Rick Carmody aka “Highside”<br />#394 1986 Cagiva/Ducati Pantah<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimppFuqrbQnK0GqWrkoMkLYIuGPrOfOqwsFGRdeFryE5JBRWo_gtUbNiJAIcmMh44uzOD45ctSuvx3l4yo1pMtJTDksM7_YRGWZbPYUwKU8osKXP8iUfO87Cv1YCStBje15QzUzTed0LqW/s1600-h/CP2_9302.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimppFuqrbQnK0GqWrkoMkLYIuGPrOfOqwsFGRdeFryE5JBRWo_gtUbNiJAIcmMh44uzOD45ctSuvx3l4yo1pMtJTDksM7_YRGWZbPYUwKU8osKXP8iUfO87Cv1YCStBje15QzUzTed0LqW/s400/CP2_9302.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367000703705325826" /></a><br />Nice shot going through a turn<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin7D2auEY7O2_nVD4Lfl20tqjtNnWwxeHqhFufo7o4-TrJg-kAw8MhCZk-n5j2FGgKdRHMExGREPxM_7VFVR5cZqTChaTzSVN_kE_S_e9XiywXoIWekN2WnnnJxPvysG-uHl-1o-x3G0Px/s1600-h/IMG_0838.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin7D2auEY7O2_nVD4Lfl20tqjtNnWwxeHqhFufo7o4-TrJg-kAw8MhCZk-n5j2FGgKdRHMExGREPxM_7VFVR5cZqTChaTzSVN_kE_S_e9XiywXoIWekN2WnnnJxPvysG-uHl-1o-x3G0Px/s400/IMG_0838.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366999522551595266" /></a><br />Russ and I posing with our trophies<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiehon5iPoL8LmM6tDQhSSRJcM7l-R9B_byIxMWS6QdXJXIIpBXqSSYOrygsYh8sl9I7JPkU-v23frCATgSP5qZNAgY5dYcHa0e8VvfalNMQV_f6OLFlRo_OqF9L-NkIDhzh1NEHDQuP2NL/s1600-h/IMG_0839.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiehon5iPoL8LmM6tDQhSSRJcM7l-R9B_byIxMWS6QdXJXIIpBXqSSYOrygsYh8sl9I7JPkU-v23frCATgSP5qZNAgY5dYcHa0e8VvfalNMQV_f6OLFlRo_OqF9L-NkIDhzh1NEHDQuP2NL/s400/IMG_0839.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366999411880000690" /></a><br />Brian gets in the winner circle! Like a kid in a candy storericky racerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17804904225330352611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038733832929900870.post-65542665459037953342009-07-02T10:02:00.000-07:002009-07-02T11:50:56.247-07:00WSMC Report, June 2009<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIs-aKKCoyLbC-uCKQMHhaE4OkWt0cOu8vpistJMI_oTzjcr5bmgCYo36GAcmGyC0Nm3FWbjslOy5eK07msxynZZqaczPf5nSCeW3Hi3qa0uBrelgRldWvLQySWuQi4xYz2OQcZctFghCw/s1600-h/081.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIs-aKKCoyLbC-uCKQMHhaE4OkWt0cOu8vpistJMI_oTzjcr5bmgCYo36GAcmGyC0Nm3FWbjslOy5eK07msxynZZqaczPf5nSCeW3Hi3qa0uBrelgRldWvLQySWuQi4xYz2OQcZctFghCw/s400/081.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353913284682401698" /></a><br /><br />WSMC Report, June 2009<br /><br />First off, I would like to give thanks to Ed Milich of Guzzitech.com/bimotacagiva.com, Mike Curtis of Fleetserve.com, Pierre, Kara Harrington, Jesse, Eric Orr, George Beavers, Friends, Cretins Motorcycle Club, LA 2 Wheel Social Club, The Alazzurra List, and the Pantaheads Club for supporting my racing career. With out your support and help; I wouldn’t be racing.<br /><br />Well, it’s the middle of June, five months into the WSMC racing season, we are ahead in points in Vintage Lightweight with 60pts and Russ Stranger, Honda Hawk 650, close behind us with 40 pts. In Vintage Heavyweight we are barely hanging on with 46pts due to Charlie Barnett’s (33pts) last two month’s wins on his Honda Hawk 750. This is racing and I want to win!<br /><br />In the past month, Ed once again did a valve adjustment on the blue Ducati, and I have been working on our red bike “Ultimazzira.” (another 80’s Pantah with some trick parts)I have been doing some custom fabrication to Ed old race bike. Rear sets with brackets made by Eric Orr of Strictly Regimental, upper faring including mounts, Bub exhaust with some custom fitting, and a few other things. We are building another lighter bike in hopes of catching the 750 Hawk, and gaining at least a second on Russ’s Hawk. Another great announcement for this month: A Tire sponsor! Fleetserve has donated a nice sum of money to help with the cost of tires which can be up to almost 400 bucks a month. Thanks Mike Curtis for your generosity! Check out their web site:<br />www.fleetserve.com<br />Also, I have to thank Kara Harrington and Ed for sponsoring a needed set of Vanson Leathers. These leathers are no joke! They are thick, perforated holes, and they match my bike colors. Haha<br /><br />Jesse and I headed out early Saturday morning since my Cretins Racing member, Eric Orr, is coming out to join the WSMC on a FZR 400, and my neighbor Mark Duncan is joining and taking the new racers school on another FZR 400. I wanted to be there early to claim a spot next to them and help with needed assistance with Mark with his first time out. We rolled in and ironically Eric was coming in on a chase truck. Damn Cretins Racing! Haha. This is the first time Eric has had this FZR out since it has sat for several years waiting for a racer to bring her back to life. Saturday started out with a pinched fuel line and next was over heating; which in turn made it an unsuccessful weekend for Eric, but at least he is out there. Next month buddy! I spent my first hour safety wiring up Mark’s bike, new tires, and made sure he had the correct tire pressure. YOU HAVE TO CHECK THAT before you go on the track. There was over 40psi in those tires after the new ones were installed.<br /><br />Saturday practice was like battling the winds in the North Sea except it was hot air. It was horrible. It made life in the pits annoying, and the track miserable. Most everyone was running several seconds over their usual times, and wrecks were happening as a result of it. Old Blue felt great; therefore, I allowed Ed to take her out for a spin. I focused on Ultimazzura. Well, things didn’t go so well. I had mounted the wind screen to close to the tank making it impossible to put your head behind the windscreen, and the bike was having some engine issues. For some reason, it was missing around 7 grand and felt like it had no power on the top end. I move the wind screen forward 4 inches making it super comfortable, but the engine problems persisted. I wouldn’t be surprise that the new light weight battery may not have had a full charge now as I think about it since it runs on a total loss system. We finished the day feeling good, but some rest was on my mind. <br /><br />Ed rented us a room at the Antelope Inn, and I was blessed with bunking with farting and snoring Jesse as Maggie got to snuggle up with Ed. Eric and Mark got a room and apparently Mark snores pretty bad as well. Note to self, let Mark and Jesse get a room next time for snoring out loud!!<br />Sunday morning. Shitty continental breakfast with crappy coffee. Maggie and Ed stayed behind to sleep in as us racers took off to the track. I always get that feeling inside when we get close to the track. Seeing the Omega up the hill as we turn into Willow Springs always gets me going. As we set up our pit and got the bikes over to tech; I realized that this is what I want to do for the rest of my life. Racing! Which I realize just about everyday especially when I’m at work at 8AM opening work related emails.<br /><br />Heavyweight race was first. Lined up on the front row outside with Russ and Charles. Green flags drops and Russ and Charles take me on the line with Charles out in front as usual. Go into one on the outside of Russ and I hold the throttle fully open and pop into 4th just before turn 2. I pass Russ and set my sites on Charles. Ran into 3 as usual and got right up on his tail. As soon as we got to 7 he started pulling away and by the time we got down the straight away to turn 1 he was ahead of me by 10 bikes. I late break into 1, throttled around 2, and caught up to his tail again going into 3. I seemed to be faster through the omega but he had more top end hp to pass. We went for several laps, and he slowly stretched his lead. It seemed like I was starting to catch up to him around lap 6. Charles was about 12 bikes ahead of me. I remember thinking I was going hit 9 just right and start trying to draft him. I popped down to 4 at the top of turn 8, and sure as shit would happen. False neutral! Tried to pop it into gear and the tranny was stuck. Pulled up and down and it was locked. I made it through the turn but was quickly slowing down. Finally, I was able to unlock the tranny and find 4th. Slammed it into 3rd and grabbed 4th by turn 1. I was afraid that I was going to give up second to Russ; so I kept my head down and didn’t look back. Took every turn like it was a race for first place and two laps later I passed the finish line with a second place. It was good race, intense, and a bit frustrating. I wanted to try and pass Charles on the last lap. Haha <br /><br />Vintage Lightweight. No Charles to compete with, but Russ was there and the RZ 400 must have had engine issues in the previous race because he wasn’t on the line. Eric was lined up right behind me. Green flag dropped and Russ and I went into turn 1 together. I kept my head down and was able to pull off into first again. The bike slid hard around turn 2 and I tackled the omega blocking lines for passers. I was thinking as I went around 8; I wonder if I can lap Eric. Haha. Although, that wouldn’t happen because on lap 3 his modified radiator cap blew off! He was lucky he didn’t get burned or and didn’t go down. The race was a battle with the wind. When you would come over turn 6 it would almost push you off the track, and I tried a couple of different lines to help adjust. I remember being inches from the edge at one of the quickest parts of the track, but it didn’t really seem to bother me that much. Weird. We finished with a 1st place with over a half a lap lead on 2nd and it felt great!!<br /><br />After the race I talked with Russ. He was battling the wind more than me since he has a full faring bike and decided to take a quite 2nd. Perhaps next month “Windy Sands” will be back to its original name “Willow Springs.” <br /><br />In the next weeks to come, Ed and I hope to get the red bike running better and get it in the next race. I will inspect the oil in the blue bike and see if there is anything that can show why we are having transmission problems. 3 months in a row of this false neutral in 4th is getting really old. It’s starting to pop out on the up shift to 4th as well right at the top of turn 6. <br /><br />Next month I hope to get some better pics with our new sponsor “Fleetserve.” <br />Thanks Jared of www.visceralstudios.com for the great pics. <br /><br />Thanks again to all that helped make this a great race weekend. Until next month,<br />Rick Carmody aka “Highside”<br />#394 1986 Ducati Cagiva/Alluzzurra/Pantah<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimpOmpI0GD1_Og6jLfk46KNsIwi-NhOjHg23WSGGfHVGmPQrH-IYJiw2fPWjUuUdtQlllTJYq86tNeNpCT5_AkgZiQxIIHsR6zAhIdSQp8HaCvOy1lWiQcj4LaEYU6Y2ynd9KakzMQQcwj/s1600-h/027.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimpOmpI0GD1_Og6jLfk46KNsIwi-NhOjHg23WSGGfHVGmPQrH-IYJiw2fPWjUuUdtQlllTJYq86tNeNpCT5_AkgZiQxIIHsR6zAhIdSQp8HaCvOy1lWiQcj4LaEYU6Y2ynd9KakzMQQcwj/s400/027.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353912625923355346" /></a><br />Victory beer! haha <br />photo by www.visceralstudios.com<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjddIUKsPDXdOVXvdhWdNbT3P-X1Z4prlHN4ZY0W-xGMp1XBMM0dEmqTqruTbWQ17PQmIjYQzMN0pBgCG_GeyPc29DeeoUTpAUUY673-wlDZRXHftFF1syQwj6ARtHoueIjSz_tjyZQyjGj/s1600-h/018.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjddIUKsPDXdOVXvdhWdNbT3P-X1Z4prlHN4ZY0W-xGMp1XBMM0dEmqTqruTbWQ17PQmIjYQzMN0pBgCG_GeyPc29DeeoUTpAUUY673-wlDZRXHftFF1syQwj6ARtHoueIjSz_tjyZQyjGj/s400/018.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353912358166110322" /></a><br />Eric loading up after his radiator blew off.<br />photo by www.visceralstudios.com<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU4o690XNsaBhpnHEqYdJQdQ3o3NKH9hDYt7kxJMn4LLeA0raLUq0HOL1Q9h82-uoHXb7BUMx783u8zhW5N4N88gI8-l5ld-zq9oanEjQSy2U1myiyxTSw-wIEryCeD3WuubWiDzlID84t/s1600-h/066.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU4o690XNsaBhpnHEqYdJQdQ3o3NKH9hDYt7kxJMn4LLeA0raLUq0HOL1Q9h82-uoHXb7BUMx783u8zhW5N4N88gI8-l5ld-zq9oanEjQSy2U1myiyxTSw-wIEryCeD3WuubWiDzlID84t/s400/066.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353912115240002578" /></a><br />Eric's FZR 400. Nice stickes bro! haha <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD41e4V3B8uj-EGiGwQhyphenhyphentXz7poWV59V71OnCBl9wE_jTo44YgtLMykWIr5FesBX5EZyNwLEndzqRSP1Xglehde043gA2Fh-YZ1URfX_AvAfCQnt_vvAB_hkn3l0cbJf0yfS5Yu-Fu05hF/s1600-h/IMG_0670.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD41e4V3B8uj-EGiGwQhyphenhyphentXz7poWV59V71OnCBl9wE_jTo44YgtLMykWIr5FesBX5EZyNwLEndzqRSP1Xglehde043gA2Fh-YZ1URfX_AvAfCQnt_vvAB_hkn3l0cbJf0yfS5Yu-Fu05hF/s400/IMG_0670.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353911957686850194" /></a><br />Mark excited after his first race ever! haha <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG4m6BjUwRrVk7RbhGUuKKgbFHeAJ7fMn1Xmpy9IoTKXD1eZhKFb5Q4gCO-geHcJ348QOaoTtbpviQIiyxtDp-Ul8DeJZ6d0kiweuJJguv3Ht-WNQEmzo0FM8Fq9xJPmWDK0U5O45F9dnV/s1600-h/040.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG4m6BjUwRrVk7RbhGUuKKgbFHeAJ7fMn1Xmpy9IoTKXD1eZhKFb5Q4gCO-geHcJ348QOaoTtbpviQIiyxtDp-Ul8DeJZ6d0kiweuJJguv3Ht-WNQEmzo0FM8Fq9xJPmWDK0U5O45F9dnV/s400/040.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353911705183384706" /></a><br />Maggie giving kisses to Mandy. thanks for coming.<br />photo by www.visceralstudios.com<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzWl6eu3R2H3AyOjIpXV9QXCbLHhgdMguruxijNv3RMSCsyOi2UU7htYceowvZBiKOf3aPbhPsnPlmlNyUu924vQYf2Wy96glNLUspg2XJ1L7wfvgZFI7Op4yywwvJhrwZZswL73wYB1Mz/s1600-h/023.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzWl6eu3R2H3AyOjIpXV9QXCbLHhgdMguruxijNv3RMSCsyOi2UU7htYceowvZBiKOf3aPbhPsnPlmlNyUu924vQYf2Wy96glNLUspg2XJ1L7wfvgZFI7Op4yywwvJhrwZZswL73wYB1Mz/s400/023.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353911541992556162" /></a><br />Ed Milich doing his thing. Thanks buddy!<br />photo by www.visceralstudios.com<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe0EHNK_yTccpBldRAxeJd10FQIcGp6hSe0mrU-sHfZ49hY5LK_jprvyBJsO1e_8a8rBNPZMXt4mA4H5uWZPlTQYF6ogiOIHRGaL_ZnfjuPiqWT7hwCWDgR6Vtd3hypacrwRhXkrWzDRrB/s1600-h/IMG_7037.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe0EHNK_yTccpBldRAxeJd10FQIcGp6hSe0mrU-sHfZ49hY5LK_jprvyBJsO1e_8a8rBNPZMXt4mA4H5uWZPlTQYF6ogiOIHRGaL_ZnfjuPiqWT7hwCWDgR6Vtd3hypacrwRhXkrWzDRrB/s400/IMG_7037.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353911316207202354" /></a><br />Ira and Katie watching me race.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7RpLonVo7duNr-mayjuDoyMJWM0l8pXVbyw7oG1bxn4FPH-So2UrXF14Tgwa8u_JLW5zq9f1gRlk7ptDa_LE2KRL-L7Nd2dF_CFnWuJYMVet3pm_o3gLh2uOmYzukC2TcsCyTSPHcIdX9/s1600-h/065.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7RpLonVo7duNr-mayjuDoyMJWM0l8pXVbyw7oG1bxn4FPH-So2UrXF14Tgwa8u_JLW5zq9f1gRlk7ptDa_LE2KRL-L7Nd2dF_CFnWuJYMVet3pm_o3gLh2uOmYzukC2TcsCyTSPHcIdX9/s400/065.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353911002101549570" /></a><br />photo by www.visceralstudios.com<br />That's some nice tail!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYmbCIdx_9ny36JtyLyzccTzXOKcjrEIIMIff2Ragfv-7fDtYrk0qm3hd1zVqg6Hz4x3OSoNHKvoVy7PlZejcQq-uHrP0EWHhDSpRpuyG3o2DxcrT2O3r9t4QaFSDJbGJ501iuUFgJ03xB/s1600-h/017.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYmbCIdx_9ny36JtyLyzccTzXOKcjrEIIMIff2Ragfv-7fDtYrk0qm3hd1zVqg6Hz4x3OSoNHKvoVy7PlZejcQq-uHrP0EWHhDSpRpuyG3o2DxcrT2O3r9t4QaFSDJbGJ501iuUFgJ03xB/s400/017.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353910797881025954" /></a><br />photo by www.visceralstudios.com<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiREJc7S4TQTFHazgEr7YPTdgEGQQel62jZY86VCnf6qcE0WI8q7l7hQ_G43FdxAi5GM8lScpbBtSCC_suISYDToMnS31UOFF1mWbKx2-bq3gow_OgGpkidGHsUDdbVLudtABGjAwclu6zh/s1600-h/IMG_9682.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiREJc7S4TQTFHazgEr7YPTdgEGQQel62jZY86VCnf6qcE0WI8q7l7hQ_G43FdxAi5GM8lScpbBtSCC_suISYDToMnS31UOFF1mWbKx2-bq3gow_OgGpkidGHsUDdbVLudtABGjAwclu6zh/s400/IMG_9682.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353910616095548450" /></a><br />Photo by Richard Behrle <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR3q4ZuoQUqCSSrUykXz7ANqfnL0y0NAYlh_UmeRtaR3vCevKSApoZTtsIfl4LZfPqtYIcKhK7TxH_60ayKspj6BlnFXBhtLjZ4dNi_e_1izxU0mlXtNfShNJJ0pgtv3nVtxy9I7npcFTE/s1600-h/IMG_9702.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR3q4ZuoQUqCSSrUykXz7ANqfnL0y0NAYlh_UmeRtaR3vCevKSApoZTtsIfl4LZfPqtYIcKhK7TxH_60ayKspj6BlnFXBhtLjZ4dNi_e_1izxU0mlXtNfShNJJ0pgtv3nVtxy9I7npcFTE/s400/IMG_9702.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353910372585980898" /></a><br />Photo by Richard Behrle <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZEk2AtH54tUiPma5RC79X1Z-cuemEub7HZHcuJEwMqhPEZE5VRLi_4JrCkE5WDSnWhp7EgNzahOmxhQ0nKtDnCoKKrIQSW1lbs9l6PX15_aBYIVZgxF8hQG2Z29HVZIRL94gPoNrdN5_U/s1600-h/073.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZEk2AtH54tUiPma5RC79X1Z-cuemEub7HZHcuJEwMqhPEZE5VRLi_4JrCkE5WDSnWhp7EgNzahOmxhQ0nKtDnCoKKrIQSW1lbs9l6PX15_aBYIVZgxF8hQG2Z29HVZIRL94gPoNrdN5_U/s400/073.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353910006008666370" /></a><br />Check out those new leathers. Vanson baby! Thanks Ed and Kara. Your the best!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHR-Buk-D2AnnfWYvQfxaCW6CWL2Wds-ByjJDEKtcD_flcdca_9CLxw1NaQn0pAmo2tZ6ijTqF7j2Lr_Z4AuaGcREMpsYyI58IRoPwUffLAp6m_62JwZOWBEmpnVkZhQ71nIcTaNKnmq2A/s1600-h/082.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHR-Buk-D2AnnfWYvQfxaCW6CWL2Wds-ByjJDEKtcD_flcdca_9CLxw1NaQn0pAmo2tZ6ijTqF7j2Lr_Z4AuaGcREMpsYyI58IRoPwUffLAp6m_62JwZOWBEmpnVkZhQ71nIcTaNKnmq2A/s400/082.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353909657892104626" /></a><br />First and Second place finish!ricky racerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17804904225330352611noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038733832929900870.post-24142355831939321312009-06-17T11:37:00.001-07:002009-06-17T11:39:00.854-07:00Something cool posted on Youtube. Ari and I racing each other on our CB's in AHRMA , and then I crash! haha Enjoy.<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/e45tYC4hs2s&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/e45tYC4hs2s&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>ricky racerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17804904225330352611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038733832929900870.post-43170112942979795512009-06-17T09:52:00.000-07:002009-06-17T10:06:37.245-07:00"Utlimazurra"The bike has been coming along. Countless hours of paint, fabrication, and modification. We hope to have the bike ready for this weekend, but the heads are still not done for the new motor. So, we will test the bike out this weekend at the races and see how she feels.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik9aAwsLixt1OJcTWw7MXCmSKRhetJ_Tr1BSgvAnxmWR73pvUZlZKI3x5BI0wtkrobDk0EfjnHqxZkJm2FKET7g-GNzF-dNoswF-pNyGqmyVkSGPnh0jYTzRFRMIdMn0Y0Vkem8jd87de5/s1600-h/IMG_0655.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik9aAwsLixt1OJcTWw7MXCmSKRhetJ_Tr1BSgvAnxmWR73pvUZlZKI3x5BI0wtkrobDk0EfjnHqxZkJm2FKET7g-GNzF-dNoswF-pNyGqmyVkSGPnh0jYTzRFRMIdMn0Y0Vkem8jd87de5/s400/IMG_0655.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348343916167705954" /></a><br />The fleet. I think I need a bigger shop. haha <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL4dBGHEgkctft-2gw19HlaZYy118yKHHmas0aCqc8bUPovt-9UQPluFZok1vVOybX8IIVNbr8T2MW2fN9gIF99U0EQk0909Zfc0YsIwqvLSK2bwNc-4iCi05OmBPs63Ymb-rfN9nZB4T6/s1600-h/IMG_0648.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL4dBGHEgkctft-2gw19HlaZYy118yKHHmas0aCqc8bUPovt-9UQPluFZok1vVOybX8IIVNbr8T2MW2fN9gIF99U0EQk0909Zfc0YsIwqvLSK2bwNc-4iCi05OmBPs63Ymb-rfN9nZB4T6/s400/IMG_0648.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348343632937128914" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio5RlLLFTaJ4t5ZA8fco8ax1t-wXBdKSuclxhrXpBrCgS3-ZNzw8p070JgQVSmYB5XLW2Pz-xj7hFksamjnLdz2wCwknNPvIdA0WbVjpbO6Ri4RFfVWIEn_fqfmdn3ml3CBXy562US3Car/s1600-h/IMG_0650.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio5RlLLFTaJ4t5ZA8fco8ax1t-wXBdKSuclxhrXpBrCgS3-ZNzw8p070JgQVSmYB5XLW2Pz-xj7hFksamjnLdz2wCwknNPvIdA0WbVjpbO6Ri4RFfVWIEn_fqfmdn3ml3CBXy562US3Car/s400/IMG_0650.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348343526486250194" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4_pfkOlXP8G6sD_NJcOWU9zbOuiScjru7ZEg_P0_erJPf95b4qL3PVlSq9AP-CqoOykkbKcT7x8e3wSM_MrSoe2UfIIuVENAj6yA9HAdis0L-rQbaBHa-Z3JbamqPuYXUBNLoup2ShuNz/s1600-h/IMG_0646.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4_pfkOlXP8G6sD_NJcOWU9zbOuiScjru7ZEg_P0_erJPf95b4qL3PVlSq9AP-CqoOykkbKcT7x8e3wSM_MrSoe2UfIIuVENAj6yA9HAdis0L-rQbaBHa-Z3JbamqPuYXUBNLoup2ShuNz/s400/IMG_0646.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348342518811109154" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz1lG1sKlacnyswcpEVICP_1i9ICzZMKufCdHl59FMJDclCtA2gO-T71DFpYNr-nSuclfStN96WaVyILDFD0UIHW2hJzXnT8sBZ6T2inLT-yLnDj8KW2m6wlIDsmhq4YeoOKpcUMwKH0zW/s1600-h/IMG_0644.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz1lG1sKlacnyswcpEVICP_1i9ICzZMKufCdHl59FMJDclCtA2gO-T71DFpYNr-nSuclfStN96WaVyILDFD0UIHW2hJzXnT8sBZ6T2inLT-yLnDj8KW2m6wlIDsmhq4YeoOKpcUMwKH0zW/s400/IMG_0644.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348340904932706066" /></a><br />Bub exhaust and custom design rear set brackets made by Eric Orr. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhtWg864-SWBtysPcuFximjNXQ5PWzztzhagJD9ohVJKbcTzg9HVQcN_rc8PkAU07qwizVSH29yMiFifV191TnCKSlz5PaYZuiX8q7o_o1vzEf14o2TFcbwiR4ZvEgQFgR3EomK2XLSGVr/s1600-h/IMG_0641.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhtWg864-SWBtysPcuFximjNXQ5PWzztzhagJD9ohVJKbcTzg9HVQcN_rc8PkAU07qwizVSH29yMiFifV191TnCKSlz5PaYZuiX8q7o_o1vzEf14o2TFcbwiR4ZvEgQFgR3EomK2XLSGVr/s400/IMG_0641.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348341860061564162" /></a><br />Dual front disk with better forks <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0S-Duu1d_fhULfALQvYwnIjPeaJsiiuQTch08IkmVqWeVmMJLExazWoxr2wyKWiONDO290QNywUMOYga1Uk4nJmMJz1-Gw2Mj8YHLEceuWfwXYONU2p2naSSQYphU2uHMqY5TnwPBXDbu/s1600-h/IMG_0642.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0S-Duu1d_fhULfALQvYwnIjPeaJsiiuQTch08IkmVqWeVmMJLExazWoxr2wyKWiONDO290QNywUMOYga1Uk4nJmMJz1-Gw2Mj8YHLEceuWfwXYONU2p2naSSQYphU2uHMqY5TnwPBXDbu/s400/IMG_0642.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348341408096976290" /></a><br />Mono Penski Shock, aluminum swing arm, and 180 rear tire with Astro light wheels. Sweet!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1cfPsAg7QwK-ZtvG2guTnQUdeneP-qAzxJtB141UCJQ6vLqdM5__D5N1eUaHec2H1-psUXTMKFaTgfHsVO76vx1UFWoCxfxX61ju5rN_0fOOvd7CmZwFJEed0DVIfTcsZmZ2EilufQY99/s1600-h/IMG_0647.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1cfPsAg7QwK-ZtvG2guTnQUdeneP-qAzxJtB141UCJQ6vLqdM5__D5N1eUaHec2H1-psUXTMKFaTgfHsVO76vx1UFWoCxfxX61ju5rN_0fOOvd7CmZwFJEed0DVIfTcsZmZ2EilufQY99/s400/IMG_0647.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348341219207190674" /></a><br />Old blue next to Utimazurra<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHOU3QopvR0RqEU7w9ML7lTW_ifyXma0rKonEY3HJNh-2kI8sDFs8sEOtEyAeJ7A2tnZ9-2qbAgci41z0U6peLQbn-u9m7selcs3riIWxP18lIMFafWu9TR1CFpm1036LsQvEzpfpN15M8/s1600-h/IMG_0638.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHOU3QopvR0RqEU7w9ML7lTW_ifyXma0rKonEY3HJNh-2kI8sDFs8sEOtEyAeJ7A2tnZ9-2qbAgci41z0U6peLQbn-u9m7selcs3riIWxP18lIMFafWu9TR1CFpm1036LsQvEzpfpN15M8/s400/IMG_0638.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348342054284608898" /></a><br />Custom paint and sticker done by yours truely, and of course our new sponsor "FleetServe" sticker.ricky racerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17804904225330352611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038733832929900870.post-36895732854266245542009-06-12T16:13:00.000-07:002009-06-12T16:20:26.291-07:00New Sponsor added today. Super Thanks!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtU0HrmQqgNbw9AJX2yPjUpST9h7vlZp8LUKUlFHHGCi-Z-Nx7Zqz-X7iGzve4ncCTQdVkAixYTgZiHlDM8IrJ7mAgdkwnnA-PWMm_JWz3THZdciwlD9b7DqcsLNFHH5QyNErSl2-lgnmi/s1600-h/FLEET+SERVE+LOGO.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 103px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtU0HrmQqgNbw9AJX2yPjUpST9h7vlZp8LUKUlFHHGCi-Z-Nx7Zqz-X7iGzve4ncCTQdVkAixYTgZiHlDM8IrJ7mAgdkwnnA-PWMm_JWz3THZdciwlD9b7DqcsLNFHH5QyNErSl2-lgnmi/s400/FLEET+SERVE+LOGO.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346584231603860306" /></a><br />Today, Ed and I gained a sponsor called Fleet Serve. This will help with race tire expenses for the 2009 Season. <br />I added their web site to this blog sites sponsor list. Check it out! The company's name is Fleet Serve. <br />FleetServe is your first choice in fleet service and maintenance. At FleetServe they service your fleet vehicles and gas/oil field service equipment during off hours ensuring regular maintenance and peak fleet performance without costly equipment down time. From regular oil and filter exchanges to more complex maintenance and inspections, FleetServe gives fleet managers and owners peace of mind without costly down time.<br /><br />Thanks Mike Curtis!ricky racerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17804904225330352611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038733832929900870.post-55118315504067943152009-06-04T16:24:00.000-07:002009-06-04T16:26:10.804-07:00A video I made on my CB 450 during practice at Willow Springs<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/0r2jdKf3IvQ&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/0r2jdKf3IvQ&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>ricky racerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17804904225330352611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038733832929900870.post-56729534990011342712009-05-29T10:07:00.000-07:002009-05-29T10:40:55.432-07:00Building "Ultamazzera"So, Ed and I are building another Pantah to Race in the WSMC. It has some really nice upgrades that my current bike doesn't have. It has lighter wheels with a 180 rear tire, NCR frame, Mono shock(Penske)with a aluminum swing arm, better front end, and we are currently building another 650 motor for it. I'm working on cosmetic stuff while Ed builds the motor. I have changed the set up from bars to clip-ons, moving the rear sets back, and adding a upper vintage faring. Of course, I have to add my "Rattle Can Rick" paint and graphics. haha Here are some pics of our progress. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzOW69XKJUBLlyKBYfR3irzCKbZO41wH6F0q6yTnwky7m9aPkv3DX4MBZzGfOAt179-7iWO8r_svXoxHWFiGVw9ibIuTBMzeBq5bzdfGiCafGR1hs_KHp0ceIbrGAOyOSbp8x2J0Uwoo08/s1600-h/Copy+of+IMG_0503.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzOW69XKJUBLlyKBYfR3irzCKbZO41wH6F0q6yTnwky7m9aPkv3DX4MBZzGfOAt179-7iWO8r_svXoxHWFiGVw9ibIuTBMzeBq5bzdfGiCafGR1hs_KHp0ceIbrGAOyOSbp8x2J0Uwoo08/s400/Copy+of+IMG_0503.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341295260575789314" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihsCgIlB_QFexUSDPzoEC9F8X8KfWi6CHX7gMMyQ6w3A0o4hq12EMgC2n6rTraTHjPwCWRjh4JkQJMaLO11wTyw0wI8SbwJ9LtELfIH2ujam6mkcAXElYzpvtimy3j3B-SDq6R6t25fMMP/s1600-h/Copy+of+IMG_0497.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihsCgIlB_QFexUSDPzoEC9F8X8KfWi6CHX7gMMyQ6w3A0o4hq12EMgC2n6rTraTHjPwCWRjh4JkQJMaLO11wTyw0wI8SbwJ9LtELfIH2ujam6mkcAXElYzpvtimy3j3B-SDq6R6t25fMMP/s400/Copy+of+IMG_0497.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341295537462449090" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm-hQZcLkyVRigDsW6FWF9aryCMT_H1tGOyCmTHnKWRHUiRfPlEaxTrGQ3CSvFvP6cU4FqZFPqeAj3esrrKDiUueJMoa8bSRMel7CvGiCVQdD2a6wE1yhXI4DF-vcBZ1Y6nw__lNOOBnHC/s1600-h/IMG_0555.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm-hQZcLkyVRigDsW6FWF9aryCMT_H1tGOyCmTHnKWRHUiRfPlEaxTrGQ3CSvFvP6cU4FqZFPqeAj3esrrKDiUueJMoa8bSRMel7CvGiCVQdD2a6wE1yhXI4DF-vcBZ1Y6nw__lNOOBnHC/s400/IMG_0555.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341296421878592754" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxsiE_4B4WeZWqUC9lheu1TjdOETNkD6WXbac3rLFHJg3JzWvQ80d5aUzwz33I6jPfE2uSivCJJ_4uvGEBYE-NyzdDJATMKt5_IaRSPg1WmeXrsSbelj5oR7i0VaObbHQgovvyWu6ENRIz/s1600-h/IMG_0556.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxsiE_4B4WeZWqUC9lheu1TjdOETNkD6WXbac3rLFHJg3JzWvQ80d5aUzwz33I6jPfE2uSivCJJ_4uvGEBYE-NyzdDJATMKt5_IaRSPg1WmeXrsSbelj5oR7i0VaObbHQgovvyWu6ENRIz/s400/IMG_0556.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341296171880032098" /></a><br />Custom fabricated faring stay. Fancy aye! Clip-ons mounted. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOCTef7o3ZwJ1NJzaMGGvSAGeD82RWgK9BfzIIOd0wPn-rsaMEBNuSUvkd1duDO99j_CAFM6vngtaSPqc_eoUWVwhQQTM6rO7LwQa4QhqjIecy2AaSRurwrh0GNuYdb4Awcb-mQM0hd9AX/s1600-h/Copy+of+IMG_0506.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOCTef7o3ZwJ1NJzaMGGvSAGeD82RWgK9BfzIIOd0wPn-rsaMEBNuSUvkd1duDO99j_CAFM6vngtaSPqc_eoUWVwhQQTM6rO7LwQa4QhqjIecy2AaSRurwrh0GNuYdb4Awcb-mQM0hd9AX/s400/Copy+of+IMG_0506.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341295997814286994" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq7LdO8qLp30DPmYRrJ5iZHz-jAcG8K-ulvcCvjtspdzrxKCt1o36YceRtZ97D6X4MWXbld24HKLu_iPldLpn1uNsDBmVBfVudnsYVB7FaCFseXgEmQ3Qx0sgE8xzJ61QeSlWXoK3iFqGX/s1600-h/Copy+of+IMG_0505.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq7LdO8qLp30DPmYRrJ5iZHz-jAcG8K-ulvcCvjtspdzrxKCt1o36YceRtZ97D6X4MWXbld24HKLu_iPldLpn1uNsDBmVBfVudnsYVB7FaCFseXgEmQ3Qx0sgE8xzJ61QeSlWXoK3iFqGX/s400/Copy+of+IMG_0505.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341295699568940866" /></a><br />Before, This is how Ed had it mounted. I had to fix that first thing. haha <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH4fH3ie05BfENdaXhiVZXIBHxg7qIpCmJa-rpshat7k1-3vgCDyREudUumNCvHuVksJnXweaiyRLLDXK5YXL-turyUUtn9lbhT5BwbI15x6egsxhc_Lxbw5vN1POeLcs-KewyHe5AXRWx/s1600-h/Copy+of+IMG_0510.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH4fH3ie05BfENdaXhiVZXIBHxg7qIpCmJa-rpshat7k1-3vgCDyREudUumNCvHuVksJnXweaiyRLLDXK5YXL-turyUUtn9lbhT5BwbI15x6egsxhc_Lxbw5vN1POeLcs-KewyHe5AXRWx/s400/Copy+of+IMG_0510.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341295812540891554" /></a><br />After<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA2Vx9pOhq37x9jcx-yNeQuxyQ-70ljYGv8jzLgNMp1jkbeo_8CcpNj3PspzLqfacBOLILKZcjhyoLZYFydljfW6fwBiRL68sXtR-oVSQoBV1hDF4rTL1n7ak-BedpJjPErrtYD-dpTins/s1600-h/IMG_0512.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA2Vx9pOhq37x9jcx-yNeQuxyQ-70ljYGv8jzLgNMp1jkbeo_8CcpNj3PspzLqfacBOLILKZcjhyoLZYFydljfW6fwBiRL68sXtR-oVSQoBV1hDF4rTL1n7ak-BedpJjPErrtYD-dpTins/s400/IMG_0512.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341296741730941762" /></a><br />So, I was trying to put a little vintage pantah flava to the bike, and that is why I'm painting the upper faring this way. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTYRkytRYM2jgEP4W-oEiqJSqnBDUaPpj7RM3pEmydGp72uB7WUXQCl-uHl9NjjCw_9g1YHSqwdsh8Zb0vsxeV6AVv7h_n2vFoNtbB-hqa6CmLsuSmHr9YHc00c88LnAlOaHATcpHYphDd/s1600-h/Copy+of+IMG_0517.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTYRkytRYM2jgEP4W-oEiqJSqnBDUaPpj7RM3pEmydGp72uB7WUXQCl-uHl9NjjCw_9g1YHSqwdsh8Zb0vsxeV6AVv7h_n2vFoNtbB-hqa6CmLsuSmHr9YHc00c88LnAlOaHATcpHYphDd/s400/Copy+of+IMG_0517.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341296859955643506" /></a><br /><br />I still need to pin stripe between the white and red plus add some numbers.<br />More pics to come.ricky racerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17804904225330352611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038733832929900870.post-11437512815446461782009-05-26T17:07:00.001-07:002012-08-20T17:05:36.995-07:00WSMC May 20091st in Vintage Light Weight<br />2nd in Vintage Heavhy Weight<br /><br />Leading in points in both classes. Kara,my trophy girl, and I<br /><br />WSMC Race Report May 2009<br /><br />First off, I would like to give thanks to Ed Milich, Pierre, Kara, Jesse Pompilio, George Beavers, Alice, Jeff Tigert, Friends, Cretins Motorcycle Club, LA 2 Wheel Social Club, The Alazzurra List, and the Pantaheads Club for supporting my racing career. With out your support and help; I wouldn’t be racing. <br /><br />It was hot, sunny, hot, clear skies, and hot at Willow this weekend. Let’s just say it was hot. In past few months racing has been a constant addiction and dedication as well as probably the most challenging and rewarding time in my life up to date.<br /><br />Since last month, In WSMC, losing to the 1990 650cc Honda Hawk, Russ Stranger, has pushed me mentally, physically, and required me to make my bike faster. This was the mission for Ed and I. Ed, of course as always, has given up his time to help me up keep the valve lash, lighten the bike, and replace worn or broken parts to the Ducati. <br />In the last race at the AHRMA, the two weeks before, I had no clutch and the transmission was mission 4th on the down shift going into turns. So, a good used race clutch was installed with the proper free play, a new master cylinder was replaced, and I adjusted the shifter inner linkage. Ed and I insisted on making horse power this month, and we took some measure to help improve that. Nothing drastic, but some things that would get us faster before next month. It seems as though Russ and I have a race on hands as well as a few RZ’s that have been showing up each month. Beating him this month and getting a first place finish was all I thought about since last month’s losses to him. Russ is no longer a guy running three seconds behind me; he’s running just as fast as or faster than me. I know that his bike probably has many advantages and hp on the old ducati, but skill and persistence can help finish first. Right? <br />Well, I was stressed out up until the green flag drop and the checkered flag flew. <br /><br />George Beavers allowed me to borrow his electric roller starter for a few months, and so here is a big thanks for that. Pushing that Ducati would suck in this heat and plus it would be pretty hard to do. Brian Catterson gave me some good pointer to think about while practicing around Willow that Saturday before the race. <br /><br />Friday the night before my girl, Kara, flew into town for the races. Jesse was willing to ride up on his bike, since no one else wanted to drive the 90 miles up and I only have a two seater. Saturday morning, we over loaded the S-10: the duc and the CT, Kara and I, Maggie on the floor, and Jesse Rolling up on his Gsxer. As soon as we got over the hill; you could feel the heat of Antelope Valley. It is summer time, and this is what makes men out boys.<br /><br />Saturday practice, the bike was sliding in two around the apex and the exit. It was also sliding at the apex of 8 and in through 9. It was kind of scary especially when both tires slid at the same time. I would just slightly let back on the throttle and keep it on the edge. <br />We experimented with tire pressure by adding a few psi because the track was so hot. The tires were gaining more psi on the track than usual there for causing the tires to almost over heat. You don’t want much more than 20% increase in psi from cold to hot.<br /><br />After a frustrated and hot day at practice and the shifter falling off during the last practice, Kara and I took off to Lancaster to the Antelope Inn. Once we got there; a needed cold margarita and some chips/guacamole was on the list for things to do. The Antelope Inn was quite and felt remote since the no one was there, and the pool and hot tub was appealing. Later that night we coasted in the lounge were we ended up hanging out with the time keeper Dennis and his son who was doing the announcing Later, more WSMC officials rolled in and apparently buzzed, and it was a lot of fun.<br /><br />Sunday morning, cold eggs and bacon from the continental breakfast provided by the hotel. Aargh!<br />Starbucks and away went toward the track. <br />Jesse stayed at the track that night before; he fixed our broken shifter and the pits were all set up and ready to go. A much thanks to him! Good job buddy! I went out in practice and ran my best lap time of a 1.36.08! This was good because it gave me needed confidence for the race. Jesse found out that Russ was running slicks today, and that kind of bothered me. I purposely did not run a transponder during practice, and I notice Russ did the same that morning. The race is on!<br /><br />We ran the Vintage Heavy Weight race first. I started on the front row on the outside. The 750 built Honda Hawk and the Russ’s 650 Hawk had more low end off the start, and they entered turn 1 ahead of me. Next thing I knew a fast RZ 400 came around me before turn 2. The guy was driving like a maniac. He ended up passing Russ as well. I kept my eyes on Russ and tracked him through the first lap. Braked late into 1 and pass him on the outside. The RZ wasn't too far away, and Russ was on my tail. I passed the RZ on the outside of 8, but then soon enough he passed me again. All three of us were dicing while the 750 took off ahead. Through out the race Russ and I diced for third, but by half way through Russ seemed to have some engine problems or maybe gave up. I pass the RZ again and never saw him again. So, we ended up finishing 2nd place. It was a great feeling. <br /><br />Vintage Light Weight. No 750 Honda in this race, but ones again, Russ and the RZ were lined up. There were about 4 more bikes in the race as well, but I never saw them accept when I lapped them later in the race. <br />Into turn one again behind Russ ahead with the RZ on my tail. I followed Russ through 2 and the RZ passed me on the inside going into 3. The guy had no consistant line and was changing his lines from left to right. I almost hit him couple of times. Another lap or so later, the RZ was ahead of me. About lap 4, all three of us were still running tight and dicing. As we ran around 8 I was drafting the RZ and was building momentum. He went wide out of 8 and I was about to make my pass on the inside through 9, but then he seem to miss a shift or something and I thought he was going to run into my line again so I held behind him. Russ went on the inside and passed us both! Gutsy move going through 9 Russ and I’m glad you didn’t crash in front of us. I went into 1 again, hot and late braking, pass them both! Took 2 on the edge and felt the rear sliding. The RZ ended up crashing into 3 behind me. Russ was on my tail again. He passed me again on the straight, and was slapping his butt like he was on horse. I ran into one even faster and passed him in a fury. I then started to block lines through 2 and 3. I kept my head down. Slid through 9 and kept the pace right to the edge. After about two more laps; I finally looked back and no more Russ. I don’t know what happened to him. Maybe he was having problems, but when the checkered flag flew…. I was in first. It was amazing! It was one of the best races I had ever been in. We must have changed leaders 4 times or so. I was so relieved. All my stress of not winning was over. All the time Ed and I spent working on the bike to make it better paid off. My constant strives to the end paid off, and we finished first. What a great weekend!!!!<br />I had run my lap times in 135’s which was over a second faster than two weeks before. In fact, 135.07 was my best time. That’s apparently pretty fast for an old pantah at Willow. Haha <br /><br />Well, Ed and I are working hard already for next month. We are building up another Pantah that has some really great race components and is lighter, but we may not have it done for the next race. We will just see. It’s going to be another month of being broke and saving for tires. Haha I started this blog site; so that, maybe we can get a sponsor. <br /><br />Thanks again to all that helped make this a great race weekend. Until next month,<br />Rick Carmody aka “Highside”ricky racerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17804904225330352611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038733832929900870.post-28497653450876926022009-05-20T14:57:00.001-07:002009-05-22T13:41:00.976-07:00AHRMA April 2009 Corsa Moto Classica<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Vo3P4YEp11c&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Vo3P4YEp11c&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCOXhl4p1-gwzW5ZcQzQSRs8wz26d8-A2Pk62COzjDQrrjgvU1TQVOoH0cHweSRdBf9qYgAarw0lTJGaFBa_-Eh28KkEgN280a0_Scq7cih7NdXZG7zdBC8wcnHiR2MwTT6BPAVkepXw-u/s1600-h/scott+and+I+.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCOXhl4p1-gwzW5ZcQzQSRs8wz26d8-A2Pk62COzjDQrrjgvU1TQVOoH0cHweSRdBf9qYgAarw0lTJGaFBa_-Eh28KkEgN280a0_Scq7cih7NdXZG7zdBC8wcnHiR2MwTT6BPAVkepXw-u/s400/scott+and+I+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338703398813459458" /></a><br />Sat: Formula Vintage=3rd<br /> Sportsman 500=2nd<br /> Vintage Superbike Middle=1st. <br /><br />Sun: Formula Vintage 2nd<br /> Sportsman 500=2nd<br /> Vintage Superbike middle=1st.<br /><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ticSjs3NUgs&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ticSjs3NUgs&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6guX4tj_CYtYM-ArRmWpCwMSd2YToChcAxB2qv_WFY7Sgvto4rpo7V0ld95KPWxg2v4woYv8f3TbQ0MI6OXhgTC2JQOXkrnwC-0HCv5VLxQSI7l81hmZXY93SmT49ToF-iBzg7YMIsbmw/s1600-h/3070_1093057818528_1589018556_220348_604501_n.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338040967476134194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6guX4tj_CYtYM-ArRmWpCwMSd2YToChcAxB2qv_WFY7Sgvto4rpo7V0ld95KPWxg2v4woYv8f3TbQ0MI6OXhgTC2JQOXkrnwC-0HCv5VLxQSI7l81hmZXY93SmT49ToF-iBzg7YMIsbmw/s400/3070_1093057818528_1589018556_220348_604501_n.jpg" /></a><br /><div><u><span style="color:#0000ff;"></span></u></div><br /><div><u><span style="color:#0000ff;"></span></u><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCijpUAAhW7Ebh2fkfEmsQWlYZTPkdEQB4LyxnzaRbq8r3Rl0jw2UBvSiFUFUM8gFwaURYXhoPaEQs-XhSoc1nE8jewTkCkhG5in3osJTG34EWCiwryaG_rMD1GZ_PV8-9x2JUYAnymLdD/s1600-h/IMG_6752.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338040730362895858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCijpUAAhW7Ebh2fkfEmsQWlYZTPkdEQB4LyxnzaRbq8r3Rl0jw2UBvSiFUFUM8gFwaURYXhoPaEQs-XhSoc1nE8jewTkCkhG5in3osJTG34EWCiwryaG_rMD1GZ_PV8-9x2JUYAnymLdD/s400/IMG_6752.JPG" /></a> <div></div><div></div><br /><div>April 2009, AHRMA Corsa Moto Classica, Willow Springs.</div><div>What a great weekend! Dad came out to help and support my racing career. The Cretins motorcycle club had two new racers and a total of 5 guys racing. We had lots of friends show up to support the club's racers, dad rented me a RV, Awesome party and BBQ, and I placed in the top three in all my races dispite the wreck on my Sportsman 500 Honda CB 450. </div><br /><div>I finished with 2 first place finishes, 3 second place finishes, and 1 third place finish. </div><div>What a great weekend, and my dad got to experience it with me. Priceless!!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTWJRX3hu-POrGWK97Ve2FkSEhkG686qXezMMv7ry7FJuvQkXpXQOEMUbqQNbktgoW83-jlssKzW_RBqzc6jaZHI8FapfurFnCaOeTB2hmm8XBfchQIrtt66339BSQdpNB4LWt1uPV6FjH/s1600-h/Copy+of+IMG_6456.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338037226501756658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTWJRX3hu-POrGWK97Ve2FkSEhkG686qXezMMv7ry7FJuvQkXpXQOEMUbqQNbktgoW83-jlssKzW_RBqzc6jaZHI8FapfurFnCaOeTB2hmm8XBfchQIrtt66339BSQdpNB4LWt1uPV6FjH/s400/Copy+of+IMG_6456.JPG" /></a> Leading through the omega in front of Ari.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUDJBJGHxqNq1VX8nON7kQVcaWn6SpSVNyvn16xkoZ30Epxx9fSBy_OM3SzQCu-u0jOR21pDJGz9OpXqiWOnJCP97p-BnHjP-rSyHFBdwVe79fhecojA5NPXGtNqSWg3O12XPR1FNAAAbU/s1600-h/IMG_6695.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338037049565162146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUDJBJGHxqNq1VX8nON7kQVcaWn6SpSVNyvn16xkoZ30Epxx9fSBy_OM3SzQCu-u0jOR21pDJGz9OpXqiWOnJCP97p-BnHjP-rSyHFBdwVe79fhecojA5NPXGtNqSWg3O12XPR1FNAAAbU/s400/IMG_6695.JPG" /></a><br />Coming out of the omega on the Ducati<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8185kBSY34bPvhgAZF81LvmzfibRCy-niaAThlFt5e3J7MlvhUZqWbU5wtTYyC5NvRGAdp_AXE6-JObp7iXl6n9VQmH9fER-2qtcxtMt-hflm5kdQ-Zv8JCu2Xor57dKOCYOimsDx2pua/s1600-h/IMG_6757.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338036210428411714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8185kBSY34bPvhgAZF81LvmzfibRCy-niaAThlFt5e3J7MlvhUZqWbU5wtTYyC5NvRGAdp_AXE6-JObp7iXl6n9VQmH9fER-2qtcxtMt-hflm5kdQ-Zv8JCu2Xor57dKOCYOimsDx2pua/s400/IMG_6757.JPG" /></a> Best Day Ever. My dad came to watch me race for the first time all the way from Texas.<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSdirPdY3XGNH8U3K05bmL4RWwa2FIyWa5reXcT2GnzQBf5EKlSk7SClGoRiKJ9yXBGtZ8qUlmpEzZ9PhZ6HEWcEdwWMkMxkXR5MSl8kAjmolJTu3edF7fJaCjMmYTI5oXoB7q63ugbIEb/s1600-h/IMG_6758.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338036148292111170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSdirPdY3XGNH8U3K05bmL4RWwa2FIyWa5reXcT2GnzQBf5EKlSk7SClGoRiKJ9yXBGtZ8qUlmpEzZ9PhZ6HEWcEdwWMkMxkXR5MSl8kAjmolJTu3edF7fJaCjMmYTI5oXoB7q63ugbIEb/s400/IMG_6758.JPG" /></a> The Family.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEVKPs86mR5Be853Lt1FwPeWJQpD8im7bsgV0Y6xuLXUz3wr4gc_AZuDmuE2qXFgNQCBo3bVK2CWTuHr65MGXMmzc8pSMj2zYYfsWIF7DN_cx00NMYfnB5FnMYzF9iWpDlqDQA9gHySLPu/s1600-h/IMG_6699.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338035959026440658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEVKPs86mR5Be853Lt1FwPeWJQpD8im7bsgV0Y6xuLXUz3wr4gc_AZuDmuE2qXFgNQCBo3bVK2CWTuHr65MGXMmzc8pSMj2zYYfsWIF7DN_cx00NMYfnB5FnMYzF9iWpDlqDQA9gHySLPu/s400/IMG_6699.JPG" /></a><br />This is were it begins.<br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuG3EBzRZLkOdCr9aKXS08WZ1WhrJLVrpjnX5bilhjxb-JiaZci1s4heJarP6FHSj0pbHRpiqD0LqpBKi138DnM70e0TOxWw19HFC0ERtUIS_jiAyBQEblFP8VcqLC-fca8oo8wUIWxdt9/s1600-h/1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 288px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338035718544569474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuG3EBzRZLkOdCr9aKXS08WZ1WhrJLVrpjnX5bilhjxb-JiaZci1s4heJarP6FHSj0pbHRpiqD0LqpBKi138DnM70e0TOxWw19HFC0ERtUIS_jiAyBQEblFP8VcqLC-fca8oo8wUIWxdt9/s400/1.jpg" /></a><br />Leading the race in Sportsman 500<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTvRZJ9IxCzzXU3NAuSSfOU7Z634-kyiwwkP2R3CYKXywq0tFD9GG2rvwz4fyOZSHYI8YrMUsU5uqFrjBxMljGwTdux3_kzpvSjI8WwrWsiC2SjEIfGbZtI3rr8oUIr32ub2ew9gHS3gjX/s1600-h/2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 286px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338035660701494594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTvRZJ9IxCzzXU3NAuSSfOU7Z634-kyiwwkP2R3CYKXywq0tFD9GG2rvwz4fyOZSHYI8YrMUsU5uqFrjBxMljGwTdux3_kzpvSjI8WwrWsiC2SjEIfGbZtI3rr8oUIr32ub2ew9gHS3gjX/s400/2.jpg" /></a> Then the rear tire broke loose<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirOVoksdjxX7Oe6qkH1Hd0zW1Tem09WEM3OZGKYbu1Km9vH5s6bfUhZpsd4uwonCh-GOrhCsmmE07o5r9uzs2NK22C5OiNgN6qu77QSeTWbY8QDkrFtP4i-29f-uPDoC_6WntpahotLR6W/s1600-h/3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 242px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338035569863336642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirOVoksdjxX7Oe6qkH1Hd0zW1Tem09WEM3OZGKYbu1Km9vH5s6bfUhZpsd4uwonCh-GOrhCsmmE07o5r9uzs2NK22C5OiNgN6qu77QSeTWbY8QDkrFtP4i-29f-uPDoC_6WntpahotLR6W/s400/3.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDACuuBVVDfcRP_ndAVDW2nweaqIi36o4Rrd5pQs1J6wCQIRRNq6SEv2nro-GanWmhome7GA33RcRe2vY9G92_z5dBU4kOPvFMC2jqay0AX9AfZ4yC95onyKI40OhaCm6tlVoqBP1EJ1yV/s1600-h/4.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 260px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338035483125730818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDACuuBVVDfcRP_ndAVDW2nweaqIi36o4Rrd5pQs1J6wCQIRRNq6SEv2nro-GanWmhome7GA33RcRe2vY9G92_z5dBU4kOPvFMC2jqay0AX9AfZ4yC95onyKI40OhaCm6tlVoqBP1EJ1yV/s400/4.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5JKchegb5W3h1TUKP7gajr5_coNeZeUeM81Yy8Lgxvuqz43NDXbEUdkb42GaKWb_KhJNcLY02N1h1tJOjVLdQxMF-kojtjK4bvzNr3Y6GQXolhF_AUXHD30DkgzphmD7rk8s6_F-CG00C/s1600-h/5.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338035411477998482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5JKchegb5W3h1TUKP7gajr5_coNeZeUeM81Yy8Lgxvuqz43NDXbEUdkb42GaKWb_KhJNcLY02N1h1tJOjVLdQxMF-kojtjK4bvzNr3Y6GQXolhF_AUXHD30DkgzphmD7rk8s6_F-CG00C/s400/5.jpg" /></a><br />Later Ari!...ouch!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGWCuQ6Y87hywofm5pWrZz8ToZUGH21XdW7DjtAN_HhZY5s0Ik-FwbAxne6AXkd8aSObrZNnW3AIvNLKMFbZ2BTTYx4Wmv3XVSeUUuHD_UlAJXZbgH4R_pKQCxmK-WYssPnvfJ1VmCbmAf/s1600-h/6.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338035331398939666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGWCuQ6Y87hywofm5pWrZz8ToZUGH21XdW7DjtAN_HhZY5s0Ik-FwbAxne6AXkd8aSObrZNnW3AIvNLKMFbZ2BTTYx4Wmv3XVSeUUuHD_UlAJXZbgH4R_pKQCxmK-WYssPnvfJ1VmCbmAf/s400/6.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyzeoPNxJySSCZb1iNP7Y4Ko5-QfjX-5spsyKs09n_leIZQze6kYKuKS3tsOQfhwGKlsgoGaW2zC4QZ-P_NQzFu8I4byusWDHlAydpKlwxfgrDdQO8krfgP6HzbQTB8AuCfoh4JYkr9Fhv/s1600-h/IMG_1021.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338035057406872306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyzeoPNxJySSCZb1iNP7Y4Ko5-QfjX-5spsyKs09n_leIZQze6kYKuKS3tsOQfhwGKlsgoGaW2zC4QZ-P_NQzFu8I4byusWDHlAydpKlwxfgrDdQO8krfgP6HzbQTB8AuCfoh4JYkr9Fhv/s400/IMG_1021.JPG" /></a> Tore a hole in my brand new leathers that was given to me by Motor Cyclist Magazine, One race later, I put on my old leathers back on, jumped on the Ducati, and won my race.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqqAKqmzbUNpfPlcWDEbIr9SHCvci1pi2mEC3Giq917xQPZgA_GRIwrEKAp4DMk_a4SjogT-MBzAgjsIYVDKxAt0Pm_KC5QvNvg0yoaNY2-Wuld38fIYxGf_PDbNz1DotFOq15rWqdTvbe/s1600-h/IMG_1020.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338034802111371346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqqAKqmzbUNpfPlcWDEbIr9SHCvci1pi2mEC3Giq917xQPZgA_GRIwrEKAp4DMk_a4SjogT-MBzAgjsIYVDKxAt0Pm_KC5QvNvg0yoaNY2-Wuld38fIYxGf_PDbNz1DotFOq15rWqdTvbe/s400/IMG_1020.JPG" /></a> Eric unloading my wrecked CB 450. I was leading the race ahead of Ari when the rear came around.<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeqczG0K44sSSlSZahPsdYHeNPRLNRnFxgRBPNj94jSTJx1nroeZarHOt2kgijGu8kpfn6si0Z8ZvY1QqIVaQrgmkDfHnQt9t6VFmHBKEXCb7Pr1HggqbyqFEPsxV1q40fJdCGHQGkOyWs/s1600-h/IMG_1002.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338034193064527890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeqczG0K44sSSlSZahPsdYHeNPRLNRnFxgRBPNj94jSTJx1nroeZarHOt2kgijGu8kpfn6si0Z8ZvY1QqIVaQrgmkDfHnQt9t6VFmHBKEXCb7Pr1HggqbyqFEPsxV1q40fJdCGHQGkOyWs/s400/IMG_1002.JPG" /></a> Ari Henning getting to race his Dad's, Tod Henning, old CB 350 race bike.<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjDKuh80JLbmoa5Zas3MEbNTfiTzjWUtEDlnKeikYnH23v4-vSAuZeKt_X_7i0bt922QTNcqZ7qaRlqKTNqA2I4r1uFj1Cqq_SPBk167dZgw_HrnxTcJGsMGAxvvDkTFStAYQUSeZOsrqf/s1600-h/IMG_0991.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338034013548905554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjDKuh80JLbmoa5Zas3MEbNTfiTzjWUtEDlnKeikYnH23v4-vSAuZeKt_X_7i0bt922QTNcqZ7qaRlqKTNqA2I4r1uFj1Cqq_SPBk167dZgw_HrnxTcJGsMGAxvvDkTFStAYQUSeZOsrqf/s400/IMG_0991.JPG" /></a> Maggie looking Fast!<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI4RVhz_8EbwBIe06WuNZtYz8WTREgskpQ3kI4_5hm7UJQa3OSMij-OmRdpWpZ6FEZqnjgBpBbkJMoWtMN7WhlmDYrZW81hp-BKVVaifOg-dDfNwr0QFUPSu2JaGALYiz0kSDmwxdix70h/s1600-h/IMG_0976.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338033806578754786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI4RVhz_8EbwBIe06WuNZtYz8WTREgskpQ3kI4_5hm7UJQa3OSMij-OmRdpWpZ6FEZqnjgBpBbkJMoWtMN7WhlmDYrZW81hp-BKVVaifOg-dDfNwr0QFUPSu2JaGALYiz0kSDmwxdix70h/s400/IMG_0976.JPG" /></a> Ricky Racer riding around in his new leathers on the pit bike<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeqX68DAoEESPw5VFAyypogNKaZGNFiBuyO4sdsFTytrNazVqmvhXWkXEBSmO6pE4IgywDmEVd5X_xgwR4Uc50dY5G11W2rz0VchzYS8_xX2YhZ_Vpf7B5zy1VKAJr3ytS9zTvF7L-qsPL/s1600-h/IMG_6414.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338033377631231826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeqX68DAoEESPw5VFAyypogNKaZGNFiBuyO4sdsFTytrNazVqmvhXWkXEBSmO6pE4IgywDmEVd5X_xgwR4Uc50dY5G11W2rz0VchzYS8_xX2YhZ_Vpf7B5zy1VKAJr3ytS9zTvF7L-qsPL/s400/IMG_6414.JPG" /></a> Dad is talking with Gary Swan, Toad Town Racing about the Harley race bike<br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib6TyPf4MmwzQos_LyXUbYlt2LPV9CkHX0uC73e-nwFUQu7y7YDavh6mxZV7wJMzDycxIdJ44Va4vlIm8DokCz6IcOr1lkUNthw-WSGbkLaNPMrjN_Dh_Y5rnsO5OQCTc-U3_MrZu3Cb6L/s1600-h/IMG_6412.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338032457666570162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib6TyPf4MmwzQos_LyXUbYlt2LPV9CkHX0uC73e-nwFUQu7y7YDavh6mxZV7wJMzDycxIdJ44Va4vlIm8DokCz6IcOr1lkUNthw-WSGbkLaNPMrjN_Dh_Y5rnsO5OQCTc-U3_MrZu3Cb6L/s400/IMG_6412.JPG" /></a> Toad Town Racing Crew<br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX8gLzGb9XRPpYSDf4foZQQXHPQvQrlKmLwH7Ti6pr8OxjJSO4H66JzMlI6akU7QEfxxXgr4HZsUM1q5UOew36wsKqXwym5ZQvoTy1-HpK6xtHXwoc-oFpqgarQp7GrqXpg7n1B-fvf42z/s1600-h/IMG_6809.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338032177197068258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX8gLzGb9XRPpYSDf4foZQQXHPQvQrlKmLwH7Ti6pr8OxjJSO4H66JzMlI6akU7QEfxxXgr4HZsUM1q5UOew36wsKqXwym5ZQvoTy1-HpK6xtHXwoc-oFpqgarQp7GrqXpg7n1B-fvf42z/s400/IMG_6809.JPG" /></a>Cretins Racing Umbrella Girls<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIqTC-ce72ZkQTYX9fRO29xAAQjM0J-rmALl7R-mzxQdEBCIN1Pka-YSsTbnybnY1LXbCnug8I9A-MMTAFEkOZ0NASctVfndlR-SPpJzpeszhzxXsqyVYtUOicEStxsu1TXF-woRRFL4q2/s1600-h/IMG_6810.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338032105255315138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIqTC-ce72ZkQTYX9fRO29xAAQjM0J-rmALl7R-mzxQdEBCIN1Pka-YSsTbnybnY1LXbCnug8I9A-MMTAFEkOZ0NASctVfndlR-SPpJzpeszhzxXsqyVYtUOicEStxsu1TXF-woRRFL4q2/s400/IMG_6810.JPG" /></a> Oh Ya! I had to get a pic with the ladies!<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWsuCwINDUH_LJxFq0tq9gkvfUZUH3YgEKKT1Os5y3zD2DkA2vcFaRgVmEz_4em6GYQMZz4pPPlAzdtf4K9nc6rshq5mJ82nO8CYSSWX3rSyDxEgfhWnWBv2cHsB1Bxoah8iGukQzMKdtj/s1600-h/IMG_6767.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338031820583129682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWsuCwINDUH_LJxFq0tq9gkvfUZUH3YgEKKT1Os5y3zD2DkA2vcFaRgVmEz_4em6GYQMZz4pPPlAzdtf4K9nc6rshq5mJ82nO8CYSSWX3rSyDxEgfhWnWBv2cHsB1Bxoah8iGukQzMKdtj/s400/IMG_6767.JPG" /></a> Los Angeles Cretins Racing Team 2009, Corsa Moto Classica Willow Springs<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOz0xiloSHdVU_B4wGTj0x1-ExZo_SFSr6_pkadB1VnnE0I5ul02n-NbEeJY4j4sclnTX34Yn5UhwIFcMO11Lns2_D7-d0u_TXeyV140ITotHZRFrBawMKhyphenhyphenxNftkEs6NZtW4wZorbRJxV/s1600-h/IMG_6763.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338031346868002722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOz0xiloSHdVU_B4wGTj0x1-ExZo_SFSr6_pkadB1VnnE0I5ul02n-NbEeJY4j4sclnTX34Yn5UhwIFcMO11Lns2_D7-d0u_TXeyV140ITotHZRFrBawMKhyphenhyphenxNftkEs6NZtW4wZorbRJxV/s400/IMG_6763.JPG" /></a> Eric Orr's Honda CB 350 Sportsman bike<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2rX6-Ne_qV3wg_WTB5TG4hKv1xrvshRJunDCLejl385PHiqdNAH51gE9ce8dDKCD5hZM5QVZubBUXLiULc7EUnHRL6OsV4HypgLZgM5AM-96JY6V43D3XnJF6wpgeJvPFZgwysWKq8dJV/s1600-h/IMG_6762.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338031164420411314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2rX6-Ne_qV3wg_WTB5TG4hKv1xrvshRJunDCLejl385PHiqdNAH51gE9ce8dDKCD5hZM5QVZubBUXLiULc7EUnHRL6OsV4HypgLZgM5AM-96JY6V43D3XnJF6wpgeJvPFZgwysWKq8dJV/s400/IMG_6762.JPG" /></a> My 650 Ducati Cagiva<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWwHtoNPWvimSO3v2SzusT2CG4AtGWlZMGJ7okh1KM56l-dWhBHltHhgFgabNultIun5VSqGSLi4Ax1M5x-pScYXcaQ0R2s16FW4XB-wC9UM5ekUA7qavlmd-0f_DGmwprS1JtZYLTzGV3/s1600-h/IMG_6761.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338030728499096818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWwHtoNPWvimSO3v2SzusT2CG4AtGWlZMGJ7okh1KM56l-dWhBHltHhgFgabNultIun5VSqGSLi4Ax1M5x-pScYXcaQ0R2s16FW4XB-wC9UM5ekUA7qavlmd-0f_DGmwprS1JtZYLTzGV3/s400/IMG_6761.JPG" /></a> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338030657404761986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCIrKUwrJoQnFAtO1aHl8LFH5BoAcFOxVf0rqMq4um4q4_zoEM_GcYanHDACjMyKktfPWMF9oAec_v-jtjgei7Vvc6zgRvjOVfbxhSGYDAnKK5_g182gRHbfJLCs8afYQKA4DL8SiIbdVn/s400/IMG_6760.JPG" /> My Honda CB 200<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVpN2wTWoP9gHtZ-xJDXzO5kE5t9KAelxA2M9iW1cFLMnYIvrkI47W7m8rEmWCylWu4y0_OcU9qyG3OS_bJWLUhzDHugXJnoQs3vvyRnnrKLcgoj8rvqMx6jFsoknyZ2-asTv-XwPBCFgA/s1600-h/IMG_6753.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338030560611573650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVpN2wTWoP9gHtZ-xJDXzO5kE5t9KAelxA2M9iW1cFLMnYIvrkI47W7m8rEmWCylWu4y0_OcU9qyG3OS_bJWLUhzDHugXJnoQs3vvyRnnrKLcgoj8rvqMx6jFsoknyZ2-asTv-XwPBCFgA/s400/IMG_6753.JPG" /></a>My Honda CB 450 Sportsman Bike<br /><br /><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFEOIBxeJxGqwbae87DrDKunbxqyFRiUD2PB4EulgWgFUsqMrm6RC977GVHg9vc8Pvfr9FuqgqLGatuBCGXsiACr5dlbuzs219eYY5WYsRQWodKtM7haElPY7ewwUZnoit-DUJLyeh12VE/s1600-h/IMG_6749.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338030473735150082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFEOIBxeJxGqwbae87DrDKunbxqyFRiUD2PB4EulgWgFUsqMrm6RC977GVHg9vc8Pvfr9FuqgqLGatuBCGXsiACr5dlbuzs219eYY5WYsRQWodKtM7haElPY7ewwUZnoit-DUJLyeh12VE/s400/IMG_6749.JPG" /></a> Los Angeles Cretins Racing Team 2009, Corsa Moto Classica Willow Springs<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK88dxbkHo1lGvOTeAdERXV-EHOwFy5nQuw9C2_eKwnVPDsEYxFxM0yf5od78D4drLXRB_WDesHj4988I3_ZautpeqjEvqO89xxoK70UM3L3GwYB_anJVrdACIevGk37BhN35rTQ4m7PPg/s1600-h/IMG_6742.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338030271423888594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK88dxbkHo1lGvOTeAdERXV-EHOwFy5nQuw9C2_eKwnVPDsEYxFxM0yf5od78D4drLXRB_WDesHj4988I3_ZautpeqjEvqO89xxoK70UM3L3GwYB_anJVrdACIevGk37BhN35rTQ4m7PPg/s400/IMG_6742.JPG" /></a><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>ricky racerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17804904225330352611noreply@blogger.com0