District 37 Racers and Curious Thread - Page 7

Motodisiac · 11-12-2012, 10:24 AM

That is the problem, he is going through instead of over :) Judging by the pictures and videos this was one epic course. Next year I'm doing it.

D.

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Originally Posted by JeffS77

woke up sick as hell today..didnt make it but saw this photo of some dude on a KLR going threw the mud jump

eatpasta · 11-12-2012, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffS77

woke up sick as hell today..didnt make it but saw this photo of some dude on a KLR going threw the mud jump

Motodisiac · 11-29-2012, 10:21 AM

Who is racing this weekend at Pala GP? I'm heading out on Saturday night.

Took private motocross lesson on Monday, it turns out I was doing absolutely everything wrong. With my new skills and a little bit more confidence I could probably finish a place or two ahead of where I was last time. Picture from training:

CramerTV · 11-29-2012, 02:07 PM

Not me. I'm saving all my chits for next year. Maybe see you at jackrabbits?

eatpasta · 11-29-2012, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Motodisiac

Who is racing this weekend at Pala GP? I'm heading out on Saturday night.

Took private motocross lesson on Monday

and thats a freakin cool shot!

Motodisiac · 11-30-2012, 10:56 AM

The sun was going down, there was smoke in the air from huge transformer fire nearby, and my friend who took this shot is pretty damn good. I love it!

D.

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Originally Posted by eatpasta

and thats a freakin cool shot!

eatpasta · 11-30-2012, 01:54 PM

so what was the class?!

Motodisiac · 12-01-2012, 12:06 PM

One on one with Travis Preston. It was more valuable than I expected, it turns out I was doing pretty much everything wrong. We even practiced starts, I will be able to grab all holeshots from now on :)

MotoMike · 12-05-2012, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Motodisiac

One on one with Travis Preston. It was more valuable than I expected, it turns out I was doing pretty much everything wrong. We even practiced starts, I will be able to grab all holeshots from now on :)

So are you going to race dez or moto? Desert starts are dead engine and tricky to master.

Motodisiac · 12-06-2012, 08:44 PM

My main goal is to get better as a rider. Now that I know some basics I could polish my skills. 10 years of bad habits will not be easy to get rid of though. I'm still down for a lesson or two from you.

D.

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Originally Posted by MotoMike

So are you going to race dez or moto? Desert starts are dead engine and tricky to master.

MotoMike · 12-07-2012, 02:45 PM

I don't know about lessons, but I would be happy to go riding with you and give you any pointers I can offer. On the other hand, I'm fairly certain there are "Experts" out there that would tell me I'm doing it all wrong as well

Motodisiac · 12-07-2012, 04:15 PM

This past Sunday I was able to make it to Vikings GP at Pala Raceway. It was great - perfect weather, nice tacky track and no dust. I managed to get 5th in Novice class. I could probably fight for forth but my friend stalled his bike in very narrow section on 1st lap and I was stuck waiting for about 30 seconds - that was my race. Man, they had some huge jumps there, I do not think my balls are big enough to start clearing them at my old age.

I was second coming into 2nd turn (first on this picture but there is one guy ahead)

Some sections were sandy and tricky, I kept looking where I didn't want to go and sure enough I always ended up there, right out of the main rut

We all had fun though. I could see how this could become addicting, I'm ready to repeat ASAP.

Goofy Footer · 12-08-2012, 09:21 PM

Motodisiac - great pics of the GP. It looks like your group sure had fun! I heard about it but couldn't make it up there. How big were the classes? I hear they combined the pro track and amateur tracks into one big loop? What was the atmosphere like? I'm all ears

CramerTV · 01-10-2013, 12:23 AM

Hey Dennis, are you racing d37 this year? First race is this weekend. I'm excited - cant wait to do my first two looper.

eatpasta · 01-10-2013, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by CramerTV

Hey Dennis, are you racing d37 this year? First race is this weekend. I'm excited - cant wait to do my first two looper.

Good luck!!

oh and have fun too

11-29-2012, 10:21 AM	#93
Motodisiac ^OP Moto Terrorist Joined: Jan 2006 Location: City Of Angels Oddometer: 3,407	Who is racing this weekend at Pala GP? I'm heading out on Saturday night. Took private motocross lesson on Monday, it turns out I was doing absolutely everything wrong. With my new skills and a little bit more confidence I could probably finish a place or two ahead of where I was last time. Picture from training: __________________ Beach Moto - my baby and your connection for quality motorcycle gear Rev'it Gear for ADV Riders - the thread that started it all Ducati Multistrada 1200 S - Adventure, Commuting, Track, Fun CRF450X - Dirt Toy

11-29-2012, 02:07 PM	#94
CramerTV Still eating dust Joined: May 2010 Location: Irvine, CA Oddometer: 200	Not me. I'm saving all my chits for next year. Maybe see you at jackrabbits? __________________ My efforts at desert racing

12-01-2012, 12:06 PM	#98
Motodisiac ^OP Moto Terrorist Joined: Jan 2006 Location: City Of Angels Oddometer: 3,407	One on one with Travis Preston. It was more valuable than I expected, it turns out I was doing pretty much everything wrong. We even practiced starts, I will be able to grab all holeshots from now on :) __________________ Beach Moto - my baby and your connection for quality motorcycle gear Rev'it Gear for ADV Riders - the thread that started it all Ducati Multistrada 1200 S - Adventure, Commuting, Track, Fun CRF450X - Dirt Toy

12-07-2012, 02:45 PM	#101
MotoMike Washed Up Desert Racer Joined: Sep 2004 Location: The Black Palm Springs Oddometer: 4,649	I don't know about lessons, but I would be happy to go riding with you and give you any pointers I can offer. On the other hand, I'm fairly certain there are "Experts" out there that would tell me I'm doing it all wrong as well __________________ Lost Coyotes MC

12-07-2012, 04:15 PM	#102
Motodisiac ^OP Moto Terrorist Joined: Jan 2006 Location: City Of Angels Oddometer: 3,407	This past Sunday I was able to make it to Vikings GP at Pala Raceway. It was great - perfect weather, nice tacky track and no dust. I managed to get 5th in Novice class. I could probably fight for forth but my friend stalled his bike in very narrow section on 1st lap and I was stuck waiting for about 30 seconds - that was my race. Man, they had some huge jumps there, I do not think my balls are big enough to start clearing them at my old age. I was second coming into 2nd turn (first on this picture but there is one guy ahead) Some sections were sandy and tricky, I kept looking where I didn't want to go and sure enough I always ended up there, right out of the main rut We all had fun though. I could see how this could become addicting, I'm ready to repeat ASAP. __________________ Beach Moto - my baby and your connection for quality motorcycle gear Rev'it Gear for ADV Riders - the thread that started it all Ducati Multistrada 1200 S - Adventure, Commuting, Track, Fun CRF450X - Dirt Toy

12-08-2012, 09:21 PM	#103
Goofy Footer Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: San Diego Oddometer: 254	Motodisiac - great pics of the GP. It looks like your group sure had fun! I heard about it but couldn't make it up there. How big were the classes? I hear they combined the pro track and amateur tracks into one big loop? What was the atmosphere like? I'm all ears __________________ I don't always crash... but when I do... I prefer to get it on camera

01-10-2013, 12:23 AM	#104
CramerTV Still eating dust Joined: May 2010 Location: Irvine, CA Oddometer: 200	Hey Dennis, are you racing d37 this year? First race is this weekend. I'm excited - cant wait to do my first two looper. __________________ My efforts at desert racing

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