I am considering turning Expert at the final round at Homestead after the ROC in December so I can see what I've got for the top riders and also for a shot at some cash in GT Lights. However, I have the opportunity to finish in the top five in points (which earns a certificate at the banquet) in three separate classes if I race as an Amateur there. I am locked for the top five in Lightweight GP, but would probably get passed by several riders in Supertwins and GT Lights if I turn Expert early since it is a double points race. What do you think I should do...turn Expert or stay Amateur one more round?
What's a certificate worth?
What's it worth to race with faster riders and learn something for next season?
I say go for the white plates.
Waiting until next season will have its' advantages. Not only will you possibly get some more trophies for the collection this season, but you will also be on a much more level playing field waiting till next season. What I mean by this is that at the end of the season everybody is up to speed, at the start of the season speeds are lower and competition isn't quite as fierce. This gives you a little bit of time to blend into the expert competition before the racing gets too crazy.
Cherish the temporary amateur status while you have it, you'll be expert soon enough (next season isn't that far off!). You'll probably find the switch will be more intimidating than anything at first. If your speed had been an issue as an amateur you possibly would have been moved up mid-season anyways, so since that wasn't the case just finish it out and enjoy it! :)
I agree with Mike. Finish out the season as an amature and add your good finishes to your resume.
Plus, could you, or would you please change your avatar? Those bananas.... are annoying.
Thanks!
Dawn :)
Paul, Mike, and Dawn have valid points. But in my opinion, I would have to agree more with Mike and Dawn... wait till next season to turn expert. Get all the glory you can as an amateur... Get your certificates and add them to your resume and portfolio for next year. Enjoy the rest of this season and go expert next year.
I'm a little confused here. Doesn't CCS determine when you move up/down? ???
QuoteI'm a little confused here. Doesn't CCS determine when you move up/down? ???
The first year you race you are an amateur. There have been a few times that amateurs have been bumped upto experts status mid year. This is due to a decision from the Race director/referee in that region (no need to go into the reason why now). A person can also request to be moved to Expert.
At the end of the year, if you earn 500 points in certain classes, you will automatically be bumped up unless you request CCS keep you an amateur, but you better have a valid reason.
Dawn :)
The thing is...I am already on pace with the top experts, and the two main competitors of mine will probably be making the jump early as well. I don't want to ride around Homestead bored, even if it's way out in front. I think I'll wait and see how it goes at the ROC before I decide.
One of the reasons I'd say go Expert is that I too run Super Twins Am. I get to see you on the grid, then run off with the leaders, {at least stay close} Of coarse my old Super Hawk don't keep up and my poor Collar Bone still has my shoulder weak, {my excuses} But I've been to most events and also in the points, so my opinion is biased toward saying go Expert where I could move up, or stay where I am in the points! {kind of a joke}
While I think you certainly ride at the Expert level, getting those certificate's as an Amateur would have a positive effect on your long term goals.
Nice speaking with you at Moroso.
Keep it simple, flip a coin after after Daytona.
Henry Madsen #296 Am. Fl. Proud Angry American {still angry about 9-11}
This guy is a legend in his own mind, turn expet as soon as possible, no need to. He already thinks he can run with the pros in AMA. I say take your red tires to team Suzuki and see if they will give you a ride next to Yates and Matt for the 04 season. He really doesnt need to run expert in ccs Fla, he can go straight to the AMA, hes fast enough, really. :P
You read my mind. ;D
Stay amateur this year and appeal to stay down next year. That's what I'm going to do. ;)
Stay amateur this year, and again next year. Make sure you run into someone and then complain about lappers. ;D
Sorry I just couldn't resist! :P
I want to be whatever James is so I can smoke him from the back row when I go up there next year...lol. ;D
QuoteWhile I think you certainly ride at the Expert level, getting those certificate's as an Amateur would have a positive effect on your long term goals.
My long term goal is to learn to go faster.
Do certificates make you faster?
What's your long term goal?
QuoteWhat's your long term goal?
To survive!!! ;D Sorry Paul... I couldn't resist that one! lol
I was just looking at the schedule for the event in question and I see that you already run in the same race with the experts. I would assume that if your as fast as you say you are that you already race with the experts during these races anyways, so what's the difference in doing it with a yellow plate or a white one? At least doing it with the yellow plate will be rewarding on top of it. The way I'm thinking is that those certificates of accomplishment show your achievement of an entire seasons efforts, not just 1 event. It sounds like you earned those rewards, why toss them at the last event?
I actually have to start from like 10 seconds + back in the second wave, so I don't get to run with the top guys. Decisions, decisions.
QuoteTo survive!!!
That's a lofty and admirable goal, Mark...
Way to set the bar high! ;D
QuoteI want to be whatever James is so I can smoke him from the back row when I go up there next year...lol. ;D
Figures....the year I can't make it to ROC....we have Mr. Ego going. Damn damn damn!!!
Wait until next year. Cause at the end of the year every expert will be running fast. And while you might be fast in your region....are you fast compared to all of them?
Either way....springtime nickname for you.... Meat. :-)
Notice the "...lol. ;D" at the end of my statement? Mine and James' badgering goes WAY back to early in the season. I am not a cocky rider. However, if that's the way you feel...bring it. ;) By the way...my region has the top TWO finishing lightweight riders from last year's ROC, John Linder and Alex Ferreira, and yes I am only a second or so off of their pace at the most. :P
By the way...why don't you meet me in person and have a conversation with me before you pass judgement? Did you ever think that maybe I am just an enthusiastic new racer that is happy to be doing better than I expected and "heaven forbid" gained some confidence in my riding abilities? ::)
QuoteBy the way...why don't you meet me in person and have a conversation with me before you pass judgement? Did you ever think that maybe I am just an enthusiastic new racer that is happy to be doing better than I expected and "heaven forbid" gained some confidence in my riding abilities? ::)
1. Please note the smiley face at the end of my post.
2. Trash talking - a time honored ritual.
3. Every fast amateur expects to wax the "Fast Guys" when they go expert. Again...time honored tradition.
4. Stay amateur...take a shot at a national trophy as an amateur. There is no shame in it....a national win is a national win...no matter what class. You generally only get one shot at it without being called a sandbagger....you should take it.
5. And yeah...you are enthusiastic. But to quote Run DMC..."You Talk Too Much". :-) (Note again...smiley face.)
6. Feel free to give me shit at Daytona in the spring. Please...use a large two handled shovel. You'll fit right in with my friends.
Keener
I'll look forward to it. ;D I will be turning expert AFTER the ROC this year. I don't expect to whip the experts by any means, but I do expect to be able to run with them and have a crap load of fun. There should be anywhere between 5 and 7 of us battling at the front of all of the lightweight races down here next year. Can't wait! See ya in March! ;)
QuoteI'll look forward to it. ;D I will be turning expert AFTER the ROC this year. I don't expect to whip the experts by any means, but I do expect to be able to run with them and have a crap load of fun. There should be anywhere between 5 and 7 of us battling at the front of all of the lightweight races down here next year. Can't wait! See ya in March! ;)
You need to read my last reply. You completely forgot the trash talking. Argh! Will these whippersnappers ever learn??? (Can ya tell I'm a frustrated new daddy???)
Keener
QuoteI'll look forward to it. ;D See ya in March! ;)
That part was about the trash talkin...lol. Bring it biatch! :D
QuoteStay amateur this year and appeal to stay down next year. That's what I'm going to do. ;)
You... You... You... Sandbagging bitch!
me thinks i'm gonna get another SV. so's muddawg and i will be handing out the beatings to mighty dog racing. ;)
Your fat arse on an SV? Now THAT would be funny. ;D At least I won't look so big out there if Brad's racing. ;)
i happen to be undefeated on an SV.
bring your stupid squidly red tires woman. ;)
winning novice races makes you exactly nothing.
buy a real bike and come on.
your potential is zero.
stay yellow plates, you'll be the man there. ;)
Quotei happen to be undefeated on an SV.
winning novice races makes you exactly nothing.
Undefeated on an SV? Don't count track days biatch!
And you only think winning novice races isn't important because the same guy kicked your butt all year when you were an AM...LOL. ;D
whatever tool. i notice you don't troll wera's board anymore. would that be cause they got sick of all your false amateur manhood?
i'm glad you think you can beat me. i can't wait to prove you wrong. come to the ROC. you can ride my bike in the team challenge with me. then you can analyze why your lap times are so much slower than mine. ;)
I'm riding the TC on a 748, but would have loved to ride with you on the R1. That would be a blast. By the way, I have one track day and 6 race weekends under my belt...u better be faster than me loser...lol. As far as the WERA board goes, I just don't have time to spend on the comp anymore since I went back into the car biz, so I spend most of my time here.
;) sure.
face it, you are not riding a supercompetitive class. on what some see as a cheater motorcycle. want you feelings hurt? buy an R6, and go expert in a real class.
QuoteThat part was about the trash talkin...lol. Bring it biatch! :D
You call that trash talking? Oh man....Now I have a new name for you. Bambi. Cause you are gonna be a dear in the headlights. Just look for the 6'1", 225 lb old guy racer looking grumpy. That would be me. You'll recognize me....when I pimp-slap yer A S S.
Now THAT is trash talking. You got it Bambi?
:-)
bambi might want to sit out nest year. he's got two guys gunning for his a$$ now. :)
QuoteYou call that trash talking? Oh man....Now I have a new name for you. Bambi. Cause you are gonna be a dear in the headlights. Just look for the 6'1", 225 lb old guy racer looking grumpy. That would be me. You'll recognize me....when I pimp-slap yer A S S.
Now THAT is trash talking. You got it Bambi?
:-)
It's "deer" dumbarse. And I'd be worried that you might fall and break a hip if we push too hard on the track you old cue-tip. At least you chumps are giving me a reason to practice and ride that much harder next year...lol. Bring it to Jennings, where your hp advantage won't exist and we'll have at it. Heck...I'll even enter the UL GP to give you your shot at me. By the way, I ran my "cheater" bike against the 600's in GTU and did just fine. Oh yeah...podium in Supertwins too, battling with expert and former Battle of the Twins champ Doug Gross on his 996. I figure he's only got about 35 horsepower or so on me. I got ur cheater right here baby.
Dont worry about Jennings bryan wont show up anyways its not a Hp track and hes scared of gettin whipped by SMaller HP bikes there he only rides Moroso cause theres less trees,hills and water!!! :P ;)
HEY NOW! There's plenty of trees and water at Moroso. ;D
QuoteIt's "deer" dumbarse. And I'd be worried that you might fall and break a hip if we push too hard on the track you old cue-tip. At least you chumps are giving me a reason to practice and ride that much harder next year...lol. Bring it to Jennings, where your hp advantage won't exist and we'll have at it. Heck...I'll even enter the UL GP to give you your shot at me. By the way, I ran my "cheater" bike against the 600's in GTU and did just fine. Oh yeah...podium in Supertwins too, battling with expert and former Battle of the Twins champ Doug Gross on his 996. I figure he's only got about 35 horsepower or so on me. I got ur cheater right here baby.
blah blah blah.
there is a whole other world outside of florida.
roebling? that would be a great spot. centrally located. and proper for handing you your ass on. oh, and no trees or water for the little boy to play in.
see you at the ROC.
out.
Roebling sounds good too...but you gotta wait for me on that long front straight...lol. See ya at Daytona...be sure to come say hi when you see me.
QuoteIt's "deer" dumbarse. And I'd be worried that you might fall and break a hip if we push too hard on the track you old cue-tip. At least you chumps are giving me a reason to practice and ride that much harder next year...lol. Bring it to Jennings, where your hp advantage won't exist and we'll have at it. Heck...I'll even enter the UL GP to give you your shot at me. By the way, I ran my "cheater" bike against the 600's in GTU and did just fine. Oh yeah...podium in Supertwins too, battling with expert and former Battle of the Twins champ Doug Gross on his 996. I figure he's only got about 35 horsepower or so on me. I got ur cheater right here baby.
What GTU was that?? ;D
Brian, met a couple of guys you work with this weekend. One rides a 636, good riders both! He will be tough when/if he starts riding. Mills was up there practicing too and looking fast..
Yeah, Rob is prolly gonna beat up on some 600 amateurs next year. He and his buddy Matt are gonna do the TC at Daytona as their first race this month. And I even kept you in sight for two whole laps in GTU last weekend...lol. ;D I was running 7th and blew the chicane on the last lap and got 8th...not bad on an ancient air-cooled twin. ;)
QuoteIt's "deer" dumbarse. And I'd be worried that you might fall and break a hip if we push too hard on the track you old cue-tip. At least you chumps are giving me a reason to practice and ride that much harder next year...lol. Bring it to Jennings, where your hp advantage won't exist and we'll have at it. Heck...I'll even enter the UL GP to give you your shot at me. By the way, I ran my "cheater" bike against the 600's in GTU and did just fine. Oh yeah...podium in Supertwins too, battling with expert and former Battle of the Twins champ Doug Gross on his 996. I figure he's only got about 35 horsepower or so on me. I got ur cheater right here baby.
Damn....spelling lessons from Bambi. That's what I get for typing on 4 hours of sleep in 3 days. (Like I said...new rugrat ya know.)
Uh....don't you be worrying about these old bones. Hip? Breaking it? Not likely. If getting run over by a GSXR600 in a race didn't do it ...the q-tip sure ain't gonna cut it. :-) (Not hat I didn't have some impressive bruises and bodily violations because of it.)
FYI....I wouldn't call somebody a cheater for having a good engine. You build what the class allows if you can afford it. What good is winning is you are cheating? It's a hollow victory in my book.
And drive to Moroso? Not this year! (Diaper duty calls ya know.) Now VIR next spring...suuuure. It's not my home track. Or maybe Roebling. I haven't been there since about 2 years. Hmmmmmm....
Bambi Burgers anyone? >:-)
I'll take a Bambi burger ;D
As soon as MudDawg scoops you up and grills you..... then comes me with the buns so we can all enjoy your A$$ WHOOPING :P
PS. Doing much better at VIR MudDawg, thanks for the advice
QuoteI'll take a Bambi burger ;D
As soon as MudDawg scoops you up and grills you..... then comes me with the buns so we can all enjoy your A$$ WHOOPING :P
PS. Doing much better at VIR MudDawg, thanks for the advice
We'll not be speakign of you and your buns. This is a public forum ya know!!!
Glad I could help. Now who are ya? I don't recognize the monniker. :)
Mynads69 is me. I was at another computer and that is the default name for it on the board.
OK forget the buns.... how bout' bread rolls ;D
QuoteMynads69 is me. I was at another computer and that is the default name for it on the board.
OK forget the buns.... how bout' bread rolls ;D
Bread rolls are fine. Even Potato rolls are good.
Anybody else...Bambi Burger? :-)) Get yer nevice meat here....
DOH!
Why is Trey always talking about his buns and his finger stinking? Maybe I don't want to meet him in person for sanitary reasons. ;D
QuoteWhy is Trey always talking about his buns and his finger stinking? Maybe I don't want to meet him in person for sanitary reasons. ;D
We've met him....we just don't admit it in public. You'll learn this soon enough!!!
Yeh, IF you ever come on up the the SouthEast Region for a race,.... you will see just how dirty I can be. We're not talking the sanitary kind of dirty either. Crude, obnoxious, a$$hole, or whatever gets the pot stirring ;D
Hey MudDawg!! You bring the lettuce and tomatos and I will bring the A1. Because you know A1 makes a Bambi burger taste like a steak burger ;D
I'm a car salesman you know...you guys might not want to open up this can of worms. If it's crude or mean, I've heard it or worse...lol. I love this business. ;)
Oh yeah, and if I come up to RR and whip up on ya'll...no crying about the horsepower. ;D
QuoteHey MudDawg!! You bring the lettuce and tomatos and I will bring the A1. Because you know A1 makes a Bambi burger taste like a steak burger ;D
I'm going to like watching the battle of Bambi & Boner. I'll probably be able to see it more than once a race when I lap 'em. :-)
And Boner....uh....I Reeeeeeally don't want to know about you, Bambi, and the A1. Go toss yer salads elsewhere. DOH!
QuoteI'm a car salesman you know...you guys might not want to open up this can of worms. If it's crude or mean, I've heard it or worse...lol. I love this business. ;)
1. Great. If I haven't heard a particular line I'll steal it. Who's gonna believe a car salesman over anybody?
2. You admit being a car salesman? Did I mention that I think Tormenting Car salesmen should be an Olympic sport? Last time I bought a vehicle I showed up with my backpack, food, drinks, cellphone, notebook, car research, book, magazines, and laptop. The only thing I was missing to make it really grueling on the guy was a catheter. :-)
3. As a salesman....ya ever been thrown out of yer own office by a customer? Been there done that. hehehehe
Gawd...I need to buy a car soon just for the amusement factor alone.
QuoteOh yeah, and if I come up to RR and whip up on ya'll...no crying about the horsepower. ;D
That should be a fair fight...since I haven't been there in years. You bring your bike..I'll bring my SV. What's the bet Bambi? Dinner at the Mexican place in Pooler? (It's cheap and surprisingly damn good.)
I wonder if I can make enough bets to feed myself at all of the tracks this year...heheheh. Gotta gain some more weight ya know!!!
Go expert. And get that Duc into WERA as well next year. ;D
I'm working on Sean to get my bike legal in WERA lightweight. Right now I'd only be able to run against 1000cc 4's for the most part. If I make it to RR, ur on for the Mexican. I just hope you can handle being whipped by a first year expert that's also a car salesman. By the way, I throw out the people that try to screw with me during a sale...and my managers love me for it. ;D
I wanna get in on this Roebling bet. I'll even pull a plug wire on my sv so i can say I beat you on a single ;D ;D ;D
QuoteI'm working on Sean to get my bike legal in WERA lightweight. Right now I'd only be able to run against 1000cc 4's for the most part. If I make it to RR, ur on for the Mexican. I just hope you can handle being whipped by a first year expert that's also a car salesman. By the way, I throw out the people that try to screw with me during a sale...and my managers love me for it. ;D
Hmmm....sounds like I'm gonna be eating well at Roebling. Which race? Remember...I'm on an SV. I don't know what you are riding other than a ducati. Is it Heavyweight Sportsman legal? Or do I have to embaress you in supertwins? Hehehe
So you are gonna bet me? Then you are gonna bet Monkeyboy? Daaamn. Your food bills are gonna be higher then your tire bills. :-)
I run GT Lights, LW GP, and Supertwins. I also run GTU sometimes. I have never been to RR, but I prolly have the hp edge, so I'm hoping that'll make us even, MudPuppy. Embarrassed in Supertwins? I'll believe it when I see it. ;) The bet is between us, or do you need others to help you trash talk so you can feel cool? Like I said...bring it, but no crying if (when) I smoke ya. ;D
I like to eat for free too ;D. Who's game????
Oh yeah, I'll make it more intersting by running a supersport bike!!!!! That's gotta be worth free drinks too 8)
It's easy to talk big about tracks you've been on and raced on...bring it to Moroso and I'd bet you prolly wouldn't even keep me in sight. ;D
sure we will ,just look for the duck in the pond...... :o :o
QuoteI run GT Lights, LW GP, and Supertwins. I also run GTU sometimes. I have never been to RR, but I prolly have the hp edge, so I'm hoping that'll make us even, MudPuppy. Embarrassed in Supertwins? I'll believe it when I see it. ;) The bet is between us, or do you need others to help you trash talk so you can feel cool? Like I said...bring it, but no crying if (when) I smoke ya. ;D
Niiice. Just the classes I run in. And before ya brag...ya might want to look at the results of the guys you plan on beating.....otherwise you might just end of beating yourself. (And that's just not right with women and children around.)
Oh yeah...you so sure you got hp on me? I ride an sv....sure....but it ain't your gran-pappy's sv. :-)
Just fyi....Roebling isn't really a hp track. It's mostly open corners and all sorts of cornering speed. It's deceptively fast and eats motorcycles. Been there and sacrificed 4 bikes in 5 years. DOH!
And why would we go to Moroso? What...16 hours+ of driving...for all the races on 1 Sunday? Ugh. I prefer the normal CCS schedule of races both days on the weekend.
Anyhoo...Bambi Burgers anyone? :-)
I like mine medium rare. ;D
Hey mightyduck, no, I should say mightykook, you have no idea how fast MudDawg is. He has even beaten Darren D. a few times this year. If you dont know Darren, he is the fastest LW racer in the SE, Midatlantic on a SS legal SV. I would have to say you are in way over your head once again as you wouldnt even be able to out run me at roebling doing 1-20s. There is also a fast kid, James Chance from Savannah, that can turn 1-18s on a SS SV. You are out of your league, just stay in Fla and save your ego for the Fla boys. BTW you just dont decide to turn expert, you have to have enough points at the end of the season, which you have, then CCS will make you expert for the next year or CCS choses to move you up during the season because you are fast enough, which they never do unless you get protested a bunch. You have been on the ground more this year than you have finished so why do you think you should turn expert early, because you managed to win a race or two when your bike didnt blow up, then came in mid pack at the rest?? :P
QuoteHey mightyduck, no, I should say mightykook, you have no idea how fast MudDawg is. He has even beaten Darren D. a few times this year. If you dont know Darren, he is the fastest LW racer in the SE, Midatlantic on a SS legal SV. I would have to say you are in way over your head once again as you wouldnt even be able to out run me at roebling doing 1-20s. There is also a fast kid, James Chance from Savannah, that can turn 1-18s on a SS SV. You are out of your league, just stay in Fla and save your ego for the Fla boys. BTW you just dont decide to turn expert, you have to have enough points at the end of the season, which you have, then CCS will make you expert for the next year or CCS choses to move you up during the season because you are fast enough, which they never do unless you get protested a bunch. You have been on the ground more this year than you have finished so why do you think you should turn expert early, because you managed to win a race or two when your bike didnt blow up, then came in mid pack at the rest?? :P
I've only raced a few times this year. :-) Next year though....The wife knows I need my racing fix badly!!!
Anybody know how Darren is doing? I know he got hurt at Roebling not too long ago. I like racing Darren...he's good, a clean rider, and makes ya work to beat him.
As for Roebling...the last time I was there I was doing 1:18's pretty easily. I'm faster now than I was then....seemingly about 2 seconds a lap faster at the tracks I did visit this year. Who knows...maybe 1:17's? But that's certainly hauling around RRR. Anything below 1:19 is not slow in my book....no matter what bike.
As for Bambi......he's learning the fine art of Trash Talking. Next is the even more important art of Eating Crow. (Otherwise known as paying up when you lose the bet!!!) Heheheh
Hey Monkey-Boy....how's the wrist now?
Damn!!!! I think the moral of the story is "shut your mouth when grown folks are talkin'" lol :o
Dawg, Darrin is doing much better but he made comments about only doing FUSA thunderbike next year so I am not sure if we will see him.
You hit the nail on the head in his description, I was right on him the whole weekend @ VIR but he takes the exact same line as me around the whole damn track, making a pass pretty hard.
But seriously Mr Duck., the expert feild is not a laughing matter. I learned big time when I went expert not that long ago. Keep in mind, I was a fast amateur but found myself mid-pack at best my first year expert. Top five LW experts, like Muddawg, Badmonkey, myself and others will probably be 2 to 3 seconds faster on any track regardless of HP.
Find out what you are running (lap time's). Then find out what the top five expert's are running in your area. If you are within 2 seconds of them, you will make that up by being out there with them. If you are not, I would reccommend you stay amateur and gain some more experience.
BTW - I have been meaning to ask but how is a 944 Ducati legal for LW racing?? I thought the limit was 805 or something. I may be wrong but just thought I would ask.
QuoteDamn!!!! I think the moral of the story is "shut your mouth when grown folks are talkin'" lol :o
Dawg, Darrin is doing much better but he made comments about only doing FUSA thunderbike next year so I am not sure if we will see him.
You hit the nail on the head in his description, I was right on him the whole weekend @ VIR but he takes the exact same line as me around the whole damn track, making a pass pretty hard.
But seriously Mr Duck., the expert feild is not a laughing matter. I learned big time when I went expert not that long ago. Keep in mind, I was a fast amateur but found myself mid-pack at best my first year expert. Top five LW experts, like Muddawg, Badmonkey, myself and others will probably be 2 to 3 seconds faster on any track regardless of HP.
Find out what you are running (lap time's). Then find out what the top five expert's are running in your area. If you are within 2 seconds of them, you will make that up by being out there with them. If you are not, I would reccommend you stay amateur and gain some more experience.
BTW - I have been meaning to ask but how is a 944 Ducati legal for LW racing?? I thought the limit was 805 or something. I may be wrong but just thought I would ask.
We all say the same thing as Darrin after a nasty wreck. (Er....well...maybe. I was on the track the next day with a drain shunt in my abdomen. DOH!)
Fast amateurs are usually midpack or a bit better in the experts. Some are near the front of the pack. Darrin was very lucky this year. He's damn fast...but also the normal top 5 were mostly missing from last year's races. (Me, Donnie Unger - broken back, Sebastian DePinto - Jail for molesting a sheep, Romeo Carelli - taking time off, Bill Dietz, Brian Kcraget, etc) That would have put Darrin as probably a top 5 contender.
I do have to say he's definately a good guy. He had pulled a perfect weekend of all wins at Summit. We went to VIR and he had won everything until LTSB (I think that was it.) I clawed my way through the pack (doing 36's lap after lap on the sv) and basic pulled a stalker move on him on the last lap. Despite foiling a perfect weekend he was a perfect sportsman and congratulated me later. We ain't winning millions here...just friends. :)
I just got done racing with james chance at Jennings i ended up beating him 3 times and me and him had a reall good race in GP i ended up a lil short at the line, Only bringin this up cause im a FL rider and cant wait to see other regions riders at DAytona. James is great rider and hopefully will go far in this sport
Us Florida boys can ride a bit better than ya'll seem to think. And yes, I'm generally running the same laptimes or within about a second of the top experts in our region (can you say last year's national champs, John Linder and Alex Ferreira?). If I lose, I pay up, but if I win you are gonna have to eat a lot of poopie. ;D I sure hope the budget lets me get up there next year.
By the way, if you've ever been to Moroso, I did a 1:44.3 last month, with Scuba Steve and Michael Mills in tow. I imagine that's comparable with a 1:17 at Roebling possibly?
QuoteBTW you just dont decide to turn expert, you have to have enough points at the end of the season, which you have, then CCS will make you expert for the next year or CCS choses to move you up during the season because you are fast enough, which they never do unless you get protested a bunch. You have been on the ground more this year than you have finished so why do you think you should turn expert early, because you managed to win a race or two when your bike didnt blow up, then came in mid pack at the rest?? :P
I have already been told I can turn Expert early if I choose, and I already finish ahead of mid-pack in the Expert class coming from the second wave. (4th overall when there were 20+ experts out there) You're right though...I must be slow cuz I've only raced in Florida. You all keep thinking that and hopefully I'll be eatin' like a King next year. ;D I'm not trying to toot my own horn by any means, cuz I really have a TON to learn still, but I gotta stand up for us FL boys! ;)
you've been tooting your own horn siice you showed up on the BBS scene. what a joke.
oh yeah, and i heard your "test" session on your squidly red tires put you on your head. we all could have told you that was gonna happen.
All you had to do to find out about the red tire session was read my race report. I'm not giving up on that company just yet, and am looking forward to trying them again at a track day soon. As far as tooting my own horn...we can't all sell some heart gizmo and come on the BBS and brag about how much money we make all the time, so I gotta advertise myself and my abilities as best as I can to help get sponsors. I have never posted anything that was exaggerated or untrue about my riding or in my race reports, so blow me turd boy. ;)
my favorite is your aspirations to be an ama pro rider. ;) how old are you anyway?
and just why in the hell would you waste time with red colored re-treads? how gay.
how about aspirations to be something other than a carsalesman. :o
XXOO
Quote And yes, I'm generally running the same laptimes or within about a second of the top experts in our region (can you say last year's national champs, John Linder and Alex Ferreira?).
National champs on a strictly horsepower track=nothing ;D ;D ;D
Ask Linder about VIR when he came up to the MA region.
Alex has like 75 hp...try again. And of course you guys will beat us the first time out on your own turf. ::)
Brad, I kinda like the car biz. ;D
Do I aspire to be an AMA racer? Absolutely. Is it improbable, yes. But is it possible......yes. What's the worst that can happen? I don't make it. I'll take that as a good thing. Sorry if you aren't confident enough in yourself to have tried too. ;)
i'm confident i'm gonna whup your a$$ at daytona. :P
tool.
How about he runs Unlimited GP? I mean really, that is the only class for liter sized superbikes. Ok, so I'll give him heavyweight superbike since it is a twin. Does that mean I get to join in on the roast?
QuoteHow about he runs Unlimited GP? I mean really, that is the only class for liter sized superbikes. Ok, so I'll give him heavyweight superbike since it is a twin. Does that mean I get to join in on the roast?
you're too fast big dog. leave it to us hacks. :D
QuoteAlex has like 75 hp...try again. And of course you guys will beat us the first time out on your own turf. ::)
supersport sv's are only 67-68hp , never saw a 75 hp SS legal one.Hmmm makes you wonder.
And the only time I was down in your Turf I was turning high 22's low 23's at jennings.
Quoteyou're too fast big dog. leave it to us hacks. :D
bummer. :P
Quotesupersport sv's are only 67-68hp , never saw a 75 hp SS legal one.Hmmm makes you wonder.
And the only time I was down in your Turf I was turning high 22's low 23's at jennings.
Been to Jennings twice, and that's about what I run there. And I was getting worried there for a minute...lol. Brad, we only get to be on the track at the same time in the TC, but I can't wait to come by you in the infield. ;D
Also, I might be a bit off on Alex's hp, but I know he's SS legal, and I also know of a SS legal SV that makes hp in the 70's.
unfortunately you don't know who's legal and who isn't.Believe me a lot of guys out there will do anything to win, including running built motors, I know I build some of them ;D And I was running those laps times after only getting 1 pratice in before race on Sunday.LOL
Been to Jennings twice, and that's about what I run there. And I was getting worried there for a minute...lol. Brad, we only get to be on the track at the same time in the TC, but I can't wait to come by you in the infield. But you cant seem to keep the bike on the track. You keep hitting trees and ponds. Everyone hates you because your ego is the size of Fla and you dont have anything to back up your crap. :o If you would chill out and act like you have some brains we might take you a bit more serious. I, on the other hand can brag and let my head start swelling because I finished 1st LWSS, !st LWSBK, 2nd Supertwins for the year in the SE. :P Hey how do you make the black background for the quote?? ???
First off...I don't really know of anybody that hates me...lol. Everybody I've met at the track has been cool as hell. Secondly, congrats on the championships! And thirdly, don't mistake a little bs on the bbs as an ego problem. I know I have a buttload to learn, and hopefully will only get faster. Just having some fun bench racing, don't take it all so seriously. Next season is gonna be a lot of fun! :D
And you click on the word "quote" and it quotes for you automatically. ;)
QuoteFirst off...I don't really know of anybody that hates me...lol. Everybody I've met at the track has been cool as hell. Secondly, congrats on the championships! And thirdly, don't mistake a little bs on the bbs as an ego problem. I know I have a buttload to learn, and hopefully will only get faster. Just having some fun bench racing, don't take it all so seriously. Next season is gonna be a lot of fun! :D
And you click on the word "quote" and it quotes for you automatically. ;)
Yea, its fun flameing each other now , he he. ::) Now if I can get the black to come up with the quote I will be a happy BS'er . When I press quote it doesnt work, da%% computer.
Hey I think I got it to work. :o
QuoteHey I think I got it to work. :o
Dork.
:-)
QuoteDork.
:-)
That's SE LW SS Champion dork to you! ;D
QuoteThat's SE LW SS Champion dork to you! ;D
Yup....and the guy joshing him is:
2001
CCS GT Lights National Champion
Mid Atlantic GT Lights Champion
Mid Atlantic Lightweight Superbike Champion
Mid Atlantic Lightweight GP Champion
South Eastern Lightweight GP Champion
South Eastern Lightweight Superbike Champion
2000
Mid-Atlantic GT Lights ChampionMid-Atlantic
Lightweight Superbike ChampionMid-Atlantic
Lightweight GP Champion
1999
Mid-Atlantic GT Lights ChampionMid-Atlantic
Lightweight Superbike ChampionSoutheastern
Lightweight Supersport Champion
Hmmm....I think I'm missing a couple in there. I thought I was at 13 regionals. Can't remember....must be my failing health due to old age. :P
And I was referring to him as a dork....a computer dork.
I figured...and was just teasing. That's a nice resume, by the way. Can't wait to see if I have what it takes against a perennial fast guy. :D
QuoteI figured...and was just teasing. That's a nice resume, by the way. Can't wait to see if I have what it takes against a perennial fast guy. :D
Bah....regional championships are all about consistancy. I've taken the past two season and spent most of my time on personal stuff (marriage & new baby) Next season I'm planning on working on my consistancy to see if I can improve my starts and laptimes.
I'm one of those annoying ride-by-feel guys. Most tracks I have maybe 1 or 2 reference points on the whole track. To improve I have to change that. So I figure I should concentrate on practice and skills...not championships. You know...gotta get that race-aggressiveness going again. :)
QuoteYup....and the guy joshing him is:
2001
CCS GT Lights National Champion
Mid Atlantic GT Lights Champion
Mid Atlantic Lightweight Superbike Champion
Mid Atlantic Lightweight GP Champion
South Eastern Lightweight GP Champion
South Eastern Lightweight Superbike Champion
2000
Mid-Atlantic GT Lights ChampionMid-Atlantic
Lightweight Superbike ChampionMid-Atlantic
Lightweight GP Champion
1999
Mid-Atlantic GT Lights ChampionMid-Atlantic
Lightweight Superbike ChampionSoutheastern
Lightweight Supersport Champion
Hmmm....I think I'm missing a couple in there. I thought I was at 13 regionals. Can't remember....must be my failing health due to old age. :P
And I was referring to him as a dork....a computer dork.
steve, the record books show matt blashfield as the s.e. lightweight superbike champion and so does my trophy
;D
Can I play?
I've got a couple of Unlimited GP Championships. Do they count? ;D
i farted once on the set of blue lagoon
Quotei farted once on the set of blue lagoon
LOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D
i dated jimmy buffets ex-girlfriend for 4 years, she said i was much better in bed
I live about 5 miles from the winter homes of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison. :-/
;D
I ate dinner with Sean Penn and Christopher Walken...they were at a different table, but.... ;D
I wacked off to Blue Lagoon when I was about 12 ;D
Quotesteve, the record books show matt blashfield as the s.e. lightweight superbike champion and so does my trophy
;D
Oh jeeez....am I gonna have to go dig out the trophies and verify the years again? Argh....now where did I put tham after the recent house move. Bloody hell....
QuoteHenry Ford and Thomas Edison. :-/
;D
Ha! Ha!
They're dead!
I was the captain of a championship winning bowling league when I was thirteen...Um...Blue Lagoon....Hmmmph...
I have two hole-in-ones, and five sanctioned 300 games. :D
QuoteI have two hole-in-ones, and five sanctioned 300 games. :D
All sanctioned by Bo Bo the Clown.
I have a Certificate of Attendance for the Advanced Sales and Use Tax in Missouri seminar presented Nov. 6, 2002 in St. Louis, MO.
Beat that, hosers.
i went scuba diving in my pool last weekend at a maximum depth of 9ft, my total bottom time was 1hr and 53 minutes. no decompression stops were needed. no one was present before, during or after except for 3 dogs. they had no interest in a post dive interview so it went undocumented therefore making it not elligible for any type of record. i once read that phillipe cousteau went to 11 ft for two hours.
Quotei went scuba diving in my pool last weekend at a maximum depth of 9ft, my total bottom time was 1hr and 53 minutes. no decompression stops were needed. no one was present before, during or after except for 3 dogs. they had no interest in a post dive interview so it went undocumented therefore making it not elligible for any type of record. i once read that phillipe cousteau went to 11 ft for two hours.
Your 3 dogs went scuba diving with you? Didn't the rest of the family get jealous? :-)
And 1 time, at band camp,.... ;D
QuoteAll sanctioned by Bo Bo the Clown.
Hey!!! Bobo knows his stuff! ;D
By the way, I have the rings to prove it. ;)
I really hate to jump in here, but I'm a notary public. Hah.
Heather
QuoteI really hate to jump in here, but I'm a notary public. Hah.
Heather
;D
QuoteAnd 1 time, at band camp,.... ;D
We always knew you were kinda a pu....uh...cough cough...band geek. ;D
QuoteHey!!! Bobo knows his stuff! ;D
By the way, I have the rings to prove it. ;)
I have rings too. Wedding ring on my finger and a ring on my....uh....How 'bout them Yankees?
QuoteI have rings too. Wedding ring on my finger and a ring on my....uh....How 'bout them Yankees?
Doesn't that extra ring bump the tank from time to time in the chicanes? :o Ouch!
;D
QuoteI really hate to jump in here, but I'm a notary public. Hah.
Heather
Tough to beat that one, but I once asked Goldie Hawn out to dinner ;D ;D ;D Oh yeah!!
She said no but I could tell she really wanted to ;D
You suck because I banged her the night you asked her out. To make matters better,,, her daughter (Kate) jumped in the mix for a threesome ;D
I got to hang out with Baba Boey from the Howard Stern show for about an hour after a "Baby" Joe Mesi boxing match here in Buffalo. :P
QuoteDoesn't that extra ring bump the tank from time to time in the chicanes? :o Ouch!
;D
Nah....balls are big enough to prevent that. :)
QuoteYou suck because I banged her the night you asked her out. To make matters better,,, her daughter (Kate) jumped in the mix for a threesome ;D
OK boner...a leeeetle less LSD and a lot more reality would be a good thing right now. DOH!
QuoteOK boner...a leeeetle less LSD and a lot more reality would be a good thing right now. DOH!
Oh my gosh...I think he's killed the thread! ::)
OK boys....
... lets keep this board work safe or we might actually have to work - at work.
Thanks!
Dawn :)
QuoteOK boner...a leeeetle less LSD and a lot more reality would be a good thing right now. DOH!
Speak for yourself you, you,you...... clear minded freak. ;D
QuoteSpeak for yourself you, you,you...... clear minded freak. ;D
The only thing going through my mind is that I need sleep....cause I am having flashbacks of dirty diapers. Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. (Now I sound like new baby!!! Ahhhhhh)
And that's Super Freak to you. :)
Good bye my friend... we all will miss you and your posts. May you forever get the checkered flag! Mark :'(
QuoteGood bye my friend... we all will miss you and your posts. May you forever get the checkered flag! Mark :'(
yes .. he will be missed.....
and that is so true.. ". May you forever get the checkered flag!"
Yea, What she said.
Go expert if you must young Jeti, but you will not get the points so easy with the White's. And you only have one chance to go back.
:P
QuoteThe first year you race you are an amateur. There have been a few times that amateurs have been bumped upto experts status mid year. This is due to a decision from the Race director/referee in that region (no need to go into the reason why now). A person can also request to be moved to Expert.
At the end of the year, if you earn 500 points in certain classes, you will automatically be bumped up unless you request CCS keep you an amateur, but you better have a valid reason.
Dawn :)
QuoteYea, What she said.
Go expert if you must young Jeti, but you will not get the points so easy with the White's. And you only have one chance to go back.
:P
Unforgiven,
Bryan, who started this thread, passed away at Daytona. :'(
Dawn
I Would go alone with this one.
If (example) You are getting lapped in Supertwins Now, Which is offten a combined race, It is just going to hurt your ego to go expert now. All holds are off at the end of the season. Start off a new season (freash)as expert would probubly be wise.
Quote from: GSXR RACER MIKE on September 25, 2003, 07:20:10 PM
Waiting until next season will have its' advantages. Not only will you possibly get some more trophies for the collection this season, but you will also be on a much more level playing field waiting till next season. What I mean by this is that at the end of the season everybody is up to speed, at the start of the season speeds are lower and competition isn't quite as fierce. This gives you a little bit of time to blend into the expert competition before the racing gets too crazy.
Cherish the temporary amateur status while you have it, you'll be expert soon enough (next season isn't that far off!). You'll probably find the switch will be more intimidating than anything at first. If your speed had been an issue as an amateur you possibly would have been moved up mid-season anyways, so since that wasn't the case just finish it out and enjoy it! :)
Rest in Peace, Brian.
I think of Brian and his good family every day.
How in the world did this thread get reserected from 4 years ago? :wtf:
Quote from: GSXR RACER MIKE on October 31, 2007, 10:09:35 PM
How in the world did this thread get reserected from 4 years ago? :wtf:
That what i was thinking! I think about him everyday still talk with his sister and widow
I am so sorry if I am responsable for bringing back this thread. :banghead: I was going threw my list of posts and did'nt check the date. I am sorry :wah:
My heart goes out to his family.
Do you think their could be a way to clear stuff from more then a year ago from the system?
I wouldn't do it. This was an important thread that was good to read. But who ever replied to the four year old post pulled it back up.
In ways, it's a sweet reminder of a person.