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Title: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: EX_#76 on August 02, 2006, 09:04:21 AM
I heard that Brian Mclaughlin crashed during the learning curves mock race.  Someone said he was push starting his bike, and when he tried to jump on, he hit his boot on his transponder and crashed.  I have also heard that someone has the event on film.  Hurry up and post that stuff.  I could use a good laugh.

:banghead:

Make sure the film gets to Gorde Lundie
Title: Re: Stiles can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: Super Dave on August 02, 2006, 09:47:39 AM
Oh no... :wah:
Title: Re: Stiles can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: Jeff on August 02, 2006, 09:56:12 AM
It was McLaughlin... 

Almost as good a G-Reg dropping his arsey-fiddy-one in the carousel at BHF and when he went to pick it up the adrenaline kicked in and he threw the bike over onto the other side...
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: G-reg on August 02, 2006, 10:12:51 AM
It was the lightest 500 lbs. I've ever picked up   :lmao:
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: spyderchick on August 02, 2006, 10:27:55 AM
Methinks someone might have the makings for a cool presentation for a coveted award at the CCS Banquet... :biggrin:
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: Sobottka on August 02, 2006, 12:46:52 PM
i dont know brian but... i saw the video  :biggrin:and it was pretty f'n funny. (i heard he didnt wanna see it...wtf ???) :lmao: :lmao:     
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: EX_#76 on August 02, 2006, 01:56:22 PM
Quote from: spyderchick on August 02, 2006, 10:27:55 AM
Methinks someone might have the makings for a cool presentation for a coveted award at the CCS Banquet... :biggrin:

Meagreeswitya
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: Protein Filled on August 02, 2006, 03:29:52 PM
IThirdThatMotion!

How many instructors have crashed during the mock races?

Quote from: AM_#76 on August 02, 2006, 01:56:22 PM
Meagreeswitya
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: EX_#76 on August 02, 2006, 03:52:29 PM
Quote from: robsob on August 02, 2006, 12:46:52 PM
i dont know brian but... i saw the video  :biggrin:and it was pretty f'n funny. (i heard he didnt wanna see it...wtf ???) :lmao: :lmao:     

TZRacer seems kind of quiet on this thread
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: EX_#76 on August 02, 2006, 03:55:41 PM
Quote from: Numbskullz-113 on August 02, 2006, 03:29:52 PM
IThirdThatMotion!

How many instructors have crashed during the mock races?


More than one.  I am not positive but I think Mclaughlin may have crashed during a mock race.  at least he was pushed off the track by Doc Smith or something like that

Guy
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: grasshopper on August 02, 2006, 04:15:45 PM
Rick told me someone crashed into him before. Needless to say that person didn't get there license that weekend. :lmao:
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: Burt Munro on August 02, 2006, 05:11:28 PM
I guess someone might need to pick up one of these before the next school.......

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:kicknuts:
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: EX_#76 on August 02, 2006, 05:14:43 PM
Quote from: grasshopper on August 02, 2006, 04:15:45 PM
Rick told me someone crashed into him before. Needless to say that person didn't get there license that weekend. :lmao:

Breur crashed last year ot the year before, had some sort of rear brake malfunction goin into 1
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: KBOlsen on August 02, 2006, 05:15:53 PM
Wasn't that on the front straight at Blackhawk in '02?  I think it was Rick who found the shortcut to Wisconsin in Turn 1.
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: EX_#76 on August 02, 2006, 05:46:18 PM
Quote from: KBOlsen on August 02, 2006, 05:15:53 PM
Wasn't that on the front straight at Blackhawk in '02?  I think it was Rick who found the shortcut to Wisconsin in Turn 1.

Could be, I am not sure when the event happened
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: Burt Munro on August 02, 2006, 05:52:59 PM
Maybe he can see if A-Stars makes a boot like this......

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:biggrin:
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: cb186 on August 03, 2006, 04:37:37 PM
Quote from: Burt Munro on August 02, 2006, 05:52:59 PM
Maybe he can see if A-Stars makes a boot like this......

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:biggrin:

they're already making them...........  :biggrin:

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/image/2006/mgp/usgp/supra-seven/6t.htm
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: Protein Filled on August 03, 2006, 05:45:13 PM
There are boots inn that picture?

Quote from: cb186 on August 03, 2006, 04:37:37 PM
they're already making them...........  :biggrin:

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/image/2006/mgp/usgp/supra-seven/6t.htm
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: cb186 on August 03, 2006, 07:37:43 PM
Quote from: Numbskullz-113 on August 03, 2006, 05:45:13 PM
There are boots inn that picture?


yep, they're attached to the chic that wouldn't notice you if you ran up to her with your hair on fire. :D
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: Burt Munro on August 04, 2006, 02:05:00 AM
Quote from: cb186 on August 03, 2006, 04:37:37 PM
they're already making them...........  :biggrin:

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/image/2006/mgp/usgp/supra-seven/6t.htm

Yup, those would do the trick.... I mean serve the purpose! :biggrin:

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Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: EM JAY on August 04, 2006, 07:27:47 AM
Quote from: Burt Munro on August 04, 2006, 02:05:00 AM
Yup, those would do the trick.... I mean serve the purpose! :biggrin:

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All posts must now retain the pic of the gir-er..the boots...   :thumb: :spank:
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: dylanfan53 on August 04, 2006, 08:28:28 AM
Quote from: Burt Munro on August 04, 2006, 02:05:00 AM
Yup, those would do the trick.... I mean serve the purpose! :biggrin:

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+1  :thumb:
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: spyderchick on August 04, 2006, 08:54:38 AM
Those are one offs guys. They didn't come that way. A professional added the additional loft.












































The boots, you guys, a cobbler added to the soles.  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: EM JAY on August 04, 2006, 10:31:41 AM
 LOL!!!!!   NICE Alexa!!  LOL!! 

You didn't follow the rules tho!!   LOL!!!!!

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Quote from: Burt Munro on August 04, 2006, 02:05:00 AM


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Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: barb_arah on August 05, 2006, 05:53:31 PM
Hey, nice boots!  Do you think if I got a pair like that, I would look like her?
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: msbrit1 on August 06, 2006, 08:41:27 PM
If they do then sign me up.  I need a pair :)
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: Protein Filled on August 06, 2006, 11:12:01 PM
I find it very odd that we have not heard any replies from Mr. Mclaughlin yet!


Quote from: Burt Munro on August 04, 2006, 02:05:00 AM

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Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: Woofentino Pugrossi on August 07, 2006, 12:19:20 AM
Quote from: Numbskullz-113 on August 06, 2006, 11:12:01 PM
I find it very odd that we have not heard any replies from Mr. Mclaughlin yet!



Maybe he cant find the booster seat for his computer chair.  :lmao:
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: K3 Chris Onwiler on August 07, 2006, 10:58:12 AM
Brian crashed his TL on the front straight in 02.  It was NOT a pretty crash.  I was just walking out of the tower with a trophy and a check when it happened.  Forgetting that I was now a racer and not a cornerworker, I tossed my trophy and check to someone I didn't know and ran to Brian's aid.    My move broke every rule in the book, but for once in my life it turned out to ber the right move.  I was able to hold Brian down while Cindy Singer cleared his airway and saved his life.  That woman is my hero!
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: spyderchick on August 07, 2006, 11:24:50 AM
Quote from: K3 Chris Onwiler on August 07, 2006, 10:58:12 AM
Brian crashed his TL on the front straight in 02.  It was NOT a pretty crash.  I was just walking out of the tower with a trophy and a check when it happened.  Forgetting that I was now a racer and not a cornerworker, I tossed my trophy and check to someone I didn't know and ran to Brian's aid.    My move broke every rule in the book, but for once in my life it turned out to ber the right move.  I was able to hold Brian down while Cindy Singer cleared his airway and saved his life.  That woman is my hero!

Mine too. Cindy rocks.
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: tzracer on August 07, 2006, 12:08:28 PM
Quote from: K3 Chris Onwiler on August 07, 2006, 10:58:12 AM
Brian crashed his TL on the front straight in 02.  It was NOT a pretty crash.  I was just walking out of the tower with a trophy and a check when it happened.  Forgetting that I was now a racer and not a cornerworker, I tossed my trophy and check to someone I didn't know and ran to Brian's aid.    My move broke every rule in the book, but for once in my life it turned out to ber the right move.  I was able to hold Brian down while Cindy Singer cleared his airway and saved his life.  That woman is my hero!

Mine too.

Unfortunately my 125 does not have a place to mount the transponder under the seat as on my other bikes. I felt my foot hit the transponder, next thing I knew I was on the ground. My head hit the ground so hard I wrecked my helmet.

During the summer I spend little time on message boards. I think this is the third time I have logged in since May.

On another note:

After racing 24 out of the last 26 years I have decided there are other things I would like to do.
September Blackhawk will be my last race.
(So if I get the MPHA it may be the last time it is given away)

The SV will probably be sold with all spares. Unless my wife decides she would like to ride it when we do track days.
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: spyderchick on August 07, 2006, 01:08:18 PM
You and Kathleen will be missed.  Guy, looks like you're still in the running for that award.  :biggrin:

So, how much for the SV?
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: tzracer on August 07, 2006, 01:28:35 PM
Probably would take $6000 for everything.

Spare wheels with disks, spare subframe, 2 spare front mounts, 2nd set painted never used bodywork, crash spares, etc.
Even throw in a 12x20 canopy.
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: tzracer on August 07, 2006, 01:57:21 PM
Quote from: spyderchick on August 07, 2006, 01:08:18 PM
You and Kathleen will be missed. 

The people are what I will miss the most, even Guy :)
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: HAWK on August 07, 2006, 03:49:35 PM
Hey Brian,

Sorry to see you go. Best wishes on all your future endeavors.

Paul

Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: spyderchick on August 07, 2006, 03:51:39 PM
Quote from: tzracer on August 07, 2006, 01:28:35 PM
Probably would take $6000 for everything.

Spare wheels with disks, spare subframe, 2 spare front mounts, 2nd set painted never used bodywork, crash spares, etc.
Even throw in a 12x20 canopy.

I'm so poor. :wah:  Can I give you $10 a month for 600 months?  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: Woofentino Pugrossi on August 07, 2006, 05:45:30 PM
Didnt you get the memo Brian? You have to get permission from 5 racers and 6 cornerworkers before you can quit racing.  :biggrin:


I thought you dumped the SV trying to get on. How, and I MEAN HOW tall is that 125 cause I dont think its dirtbike tall?  :err:
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: K3 Chris Onwiler on August 07, 2006, 06:58:30 PM
Quote from: tzracer on August 07, 2006, 12:08:28 PM
On another note:

After racing 24 out of the last 26 years I have decided there are other things I would like to do.
September Blackhawk will be my last race.
:wah: :wah: :wah: :wah: :wah: :wah: :wah: :wah: :wah: :wah: :wah:

For once I don't know what to say....
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: EX_#76 on August 08, 2006, 09:06:59 AM
Quote from: spyderchick on August 07, 2006, 01:08:18 PM
You and Kathleen will be missed.  Guy, looks like you're still in the running for that award.  :biggrin:

So, how much for the SV?

Quitting racing will not prevent a person from receiving the coveted award
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: Protein Filled on August 08, 2006, 10:01:38 AM
Sucks to hear that Brian! What, are you taking up knitting in your spare time now?
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: grasshopper on August 08, 2006, 04:07:54 PM
Hey Brian,

Just want to let you know that you helped me out a lot with the sport. You were there along with Rick Breuer, Dean Hagaman and Jason Damico to help me learn the ropes. I showed up at BHF in the summer of 2001 not knowing a damn thing about road racing and you guys helped me out and tried to answer any newbie questions I had. In fact I didn't even know anybody in the pits. I just knew I wanted to ride my motorcycle on the race track. You guys helped me feel at home. CHEERS TO THAT MAN! And thank you for all the tips and advice you gave me. Thanks for the advice you gave me corner working at Road America too. You are truely a mentor of the sport. You won't be forgotten in the pits and at the race track.

Nick Desautels
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: GKBuzz on August 08, 2006, 11:03:06 PM
 I was there and watched it from the tower. Once we saw that he and his bike were alright, the moment set in and the giggles began. THEN, when seeing the video of it, it bacame apparent, we had just witnessed a "Mr. Potatohead" award before our eyes! This year we'll hopefully be able to see the video at the awards banquette. Can't wait!  :lmao:
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: PJ on August 10, 2006, 09:18:14 PM
Quote from: tzracer on August 07, 2006, 12:08:28 PM
After racing 24 out of the last 26 years I have decided there are other things I would like to do.
September Blackhawk will be my last race.

24 years of racing!? Man, I thought I was an old timer...

After your racing sabbatical, will you come back and tell us all about the big, bright world outside Blackhawk Farms?? Then we'll try to convince you to come back and complete your quarter century of racing.

Seriously, Brian, you will be missed.
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: cbr806 on August 12, 2006, 02:49:09 AM
Kim - you (and I, and Don) were in that '02 mach race when Brian had the major on the front stretch.  I remember the surprise when the red flag & ambulance flag turned out to be real.  Good luck in future endeavors Brian.
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: Woofentino Pugrossi on August 12, 2006, 02:57:35 AM
Quote from: cbr806 on August 12, 2006, 02:49:09 AM
Kim - you (and I, and Don) were in that '02 mach race when Brian had the major on the front stretch.  I remember the surprise when the red flag & ambulance flag turned out to be real.  Good luck in future endeavors Brian.

Remember that also. Was working in turn 1 when that happened. All I saw was dust and dirt everywhere near the tower.
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: b dizzle on August 12, 2006, 03:09:55 PM
Brian,

Thanks for everything.  The knowledge you imparted to me in the LCR class has been invaluable in my first year of roadracing.  I wish I could talk you into changing your mind...guys with your level of knowledge don't come around every day.  We're going to miss you in the paddock.  Wherever you go, keep the rubber side down, and best wishes in your endeavors.

Bret Dorman
AM# 106
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: KBOlsen on August 12, 2006, 03:23:15 PM
Quote from: cbr806 on August 12, 2006, 02:49:09 AM
Kim - you (and I, and Don) were in that '02 mach race when Brian had the major on the front stretch.  I remember the surprise when the red flag & ambulance flag turned out to be real.
That's right... it's all coming back to me now.

Brian, you're settin' up to be the world's coolest Dad.  I wish you guys all the love in the world.
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: weggieman on August 14, 2006, 06:33:37 PM
Wow, the Wegman weekend is setting up to be a big one!! :cheers:
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: EX_#76 on August 14, 2006, 07:11:33 PM
Quote from: weggieman on August 14, 2006, 06:33:37 PM
Wow, the Wegman weekend is setting up to be a big one!! :cheers:

I am still withholding one other canadate.  I don't think he can beat Brian but he should keep me out of the hot seat.  Stay tuned
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: barb_arah on August 15, 2006, 12:18:13 PM
Guy, are you coming to Blackhawk this weekend?
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: EX_#76 on August 15, 2006, 01:24:04 PM
Yes
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: tzracer on August 15, 2006, 06:26:29 PM
I have been offered the use of a 2001 TZ250 if I would continue racing.

Tempting offer, if I would, it would be at USGPRU events only.
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: KBOlsen on August 15, 2006, 08:00:16 PM
See... you can't REALLY quit.  ;)
Title: Re: Mclaughlin can't lift his leg anymore
Post by: spyderchick on August 16, 2006, 09:46:22 AM
Admit it, Brian, You're a junkie and someone's pushin' that drug of choice.  :biggrin:

Ah, why not? It's only a 125... :wink: