Russ Intravartolo is looking for a ride for the 3 hour ice race at lake Koshkonong on Jan. 23.
If anyone is planning on racing and needs a rider let us know.
..... I promise to play nice, to share, and to replace whatever I might break.
please please please please please
Russ, I'd like to ride with you, but I have another engagement.
Do you have any team-mates? or are you just looking to jump on a team?
I'm just trying to jump on a team that's already set up. I have no bike for this, just trying to catch a ride.
I've never done this before, so who knows, I might embarrass myself more than I do on the track.
Gordy, you have a link for the race at all?
This Sunday, everyone!
Dave, are you racing?
No, I'm at home on my computer right now.
Sunday? Yeah, Mason and I and someone, I think, are racing.
where is lake Donkey Kong? ;D
What time does the action start?
More information, but no time....
QuoteFrom a press release issued by Gordon Lunde, Wegman Benefit Fund:
The 11th annual Steel Shoe Fund 3 hr. endurance motorcycle ice race will be held Sunday January 23, 2005 at Gimmer's Sunset Marina on Lake Koshkonong in Ft. Atkinson, WI.
This ice endurance event is run on what is normally a 1.5 to 2 mile road course layout and all entry fees are used to assist seriously injured flat track racers across the country. The entry fee is $125 per team (maximum of 4 riders per team). Three classes are run, Lightweight: 125-200cc, Middleweight: 201-400cc and Heavyweight: 401 and up.
Race day hotline for weather/track conditions is 920-563-5702.
For more information please contact Al Sumner at 262-754-0686 or steelshoe@wi.rr.com
I am looking for a ride as well.
Past accomplishments include falling through the ice on the fox river and totally freezing my butt off while continuing on to finish three hour race.
More from the dedication department: I snowblew an 1/8 mile 8 turn course on a lake last winter with a walk behind. Total time, six hours!
My snowmobile friends could not stop laughing at what they thought was pure madness. I did not get an invite this year back to that lake as their was a heated argument after they rode their sleds on my course. They were drunk, of course.
Anyway, who's got a ride for me?
Quotewhere is lake Donkey Kong? ;D
In Nintendo County...
I won't be able to make it since I will be at Pahrump doing some track days, but here are some links with information about the race:
Entry form - http://www.zhcomputer.com/ICERaceEntryForm.doc
Flyer - http://www.zhcomputer.com/IceRaceFlyer.doc
Saturday Night Race Flyer - http://www.zhcomputer.com/Satflyer.pdf
Oh, and Matt, call Tommy, I think he may be bringing some extra bikes for other people to ride. I told him he could take mine if it's fixed on time...
Lake Koshkonong is due west of Ft. Atkinson, WI.
From the intersection of Hwy 26 and 106 go west on 106 about 1/8 of a mile turn onto North Shore Rd. continue to High Ridge Rd.turn right and the bar is about 1/4 mile on the left, Gimmer's Sunset Marina. If you hit the lake on Where North Shore ends you went past High Ridge. There should be signs up at 106/North Shore and at North Shore/High Ridge.
Phone at the bar is 920-563-5702. For any other info call 262-754-0686 or email steelshoe@wi.rr.com.
I understand there is a new rule this year. If your fenders come off and cannot be repaired you will be disqualified from the race. It's a safety thing. Build 'em good guys. We want to see everyone finish.
Sign up is 8:30 - 10, practice is 9 - 11 and the race starts at noon. That's the latest info I have.
The weather is supposd to be perfect. See ya there.
Almost balmy...
About 25 for a high...might have to wear the Vanson's rather than the winter stuff.
Edgar...who am I riding with with Tommy?
QuoteAlmost balmy...
About 25 for a high...might have to wear the Vanson's rather than the winter stuff.
Which raises a question I've had for some time - what *do* you wear for ice racing? What kind of boots - Sorels? Snowmobile boots? Regular racing boots?
What about body warmth/protection - what kind of tops/bottoms? And gloves? Is there a heater/defroster attachment that goes in the helmet?
I'd love to give this a try - just not sure I have a darn thing to wear for it.
QuoteWhich raises a question I've had for some time - what *do* you wear for ice racing?
How about those speedo's you wore at Topeka? :o
Anyone from Chicago going to watch? I would prefer to ride with some folks, rather than drive. I've got some gas money. ;D
QuoteWhich raises a question I've had for some time - what *do* you wear for ice racing? What kind of boots - Sorels? Snowmobile boots? Regular racing boots?
What about body warmth/protection - what kind of tops/bottoms? And gloves? Is there a heater/defroster attachment that goes in the helmet?
I'd love to give this a try - just not sure I have a darn thing to wear for it.
i usually wear most of my MX gear, though i have worn heavier, winter boots. knee and elbow pads are a must in my opinion, chest protector optional. the worst thing about MX boots is that there is no insulation, so bought some super duper elec socks. other than that, some bibs(Carharts are the most popular) and a winter jacket, for gloves i wear Mechanics Impact II's, but i have the muff things that go over the handlebars. lastly, i wear a MX helmet and have a Balaclava for really cold days.
I wear old Air Force arctic flying pants, coats, and my road race boots with some insulated over boots. I have some nice insulated Yamaha snowmobile gloves. You can wear leathers if its warmer out.
leathers w/back protector
carharts over the leathers unless WARM
MX boots w/winter socks (feet stay dry and mine stay warm too...)
Thin gloves but I have bar gauntlets to keep the wind out. This is a must
Balaclava covering face/neck
MX helmet w/goggles
I've run a street helmet which was warmer & more comfortable, but heavier...
Still looking to hook up Russ Intravartolo with a ride.
Anyone out there need a rider? He's never done this before but wants to try it so any other newbies out there that want to let him have a go?
.... I feel like I did when I was in high school. Heading to the dance without a date again.
Yeah, well you're married now so you shouldn't be dating anyway. ::) ;D
QuoteYeah, well you're married now so you shouldn't be dating anyway. ::) ;D
LOL!!!
;D
Nuts!
Waiting since September to ice race. My ride is snowed in.
Good luck all.