With Bike Week a little over a month away, I figured it was about time to start a role call.
I have only been to the ROC in the fall so this will be my 1st time to Bike Week. I'm going to be at Daytona from March 2 thru March 12 and will be racing at the CCS event. After the event I plan on staying for Bike Week so I'm borrowing my brothers 900RR to ride on the street. I plan on ending the trip by spectating the 200 then returning to Illinois.
So how many of you are going to Daytona and in what capacity? Are you racing CCS and/or AMA, spectating, or just going for Bike Week in general?
i will be there for the same time as you
racing ccs and ama
itsgets really wild and crowed down there
bikes every where ;D
Arriving on March 1st, doing CCS and FUSA events then chilling for a few days because I'm entered in both AMA SBK and the FX 200 as well.
(packing up Sat afternoon is gonna SUCK!)
racing CCS...
Watching coverage on TV and monitoring it on the internet...what? You expect me to TRAVEL? :o ;) ;D
I've got leathers to FIX! ;D
Decided to opt out of the Daytona 200 this year.
Will be racing in AHRMA though. Might have a special vintage Super Dave's Race Against Childhood Cancer shirt for the event.
I'll be racing the http;//www.teamhansenhonda.com CB/CR450 again in 500 Premier.
I'll be racing a Kawasaki H1 again for Jeff Moyer in Formula Vintage,
And I'll be racing a Honda RS125 for http://www.racingunlimited.com
That race has a purse, and I'll be donating that money to my childhood cancer program.
Was going to stay for the AMA activities, but I couldn't get my salary requirements met.
Doing the team hammer track day, then several CCS races and heading home sunday night ;D
I'm lucky I only live 20 mins from the track(not as lucky as Quicktoy,he can walk to the track) so i'll be there for everything,if you haven't been there you need to go at least once during bike week.Super Dave,I just saw Pat Mooney and he's looking foward to checking out the new infield,he said to tell you HI...good luck at Daytona.
Quote...not as lucky as Quicktoy,he can walk to the track...
I'm not sure that should be considered 'lucky'. That area is pretty ghetto. :D
I will be there spectating. I will also be hanging with the Safety First crew and cheering them on.
Hey Hooter, we are bringing some dirtbikes and stopping in Georgia to do some riding as well. Are there any good places to trail ride near Daytona? We tried out Ocala last year, but did not like it.
DUDE how u gonna qualify for the 200, u know its I think its only 106%. u didnt even qualify for VIR.
QuoteDUDE how u gonna qualify for the 200, u know its I think its only 106%. u didnt even qualify for VIR.
do you make this stuff up? Its still 112%.
Last I checked, I made the grid at VIR, and considering I had surgery just a week before, that ain't bad.
u didnt make the cut, remember. do u remember asking zemke to take his slower time. and then asking ama to get in. and the gave u a provisonal start.
Per AMA rule book page 47 #3
3. For timed qualifying events, a rider's best lap time must be within
112% (110% in Superbike) of the fastest qualifying rider's best lap
time in order to pre-qualify for one of the available grid positions
in the final.
a. At the discretion of the Race Manager, the qualifying percentage
regulation may be waived due to special circumstances
such as track delays resulting in an extreme reduction in qualifying
time, significant changes in weather conditions, etc.
In case anyone was wondering?
looks like somewhere around 1:55 for 600 and 1:49 for SBK off of preliminary testing.
Kent
Quoteu didnt make the cut, remember. do u remember asking zemke to take his slower time. and then asking ama to get in. and the gave u a provisonal start.
FX didn't get any warmup or practice that morning. SBK did.
Barrick agreed that it was an unfair advantage
I'll be racing CCS... maybe the 200 if I can finagle the $$$$. Anyone who is short on space in the pit department, I have some... I lost the only pit crew member I had today, so I'll be at the track alone. Not the greatest scenario for winning races.... I'd prefer someone who doesn't race in the same races, maybe an SV rider or 2-stroker... expert of course. I have a pretty decent setup, generator, compressor, roll away tools, 10X20 tent, motormat, everything you'd need (i.e. and could keep at home). Anyone interested PM me, maybe we'll figure something out ???
P.S. - I'm in Jacksonville, FL
QuoteISuper Dave,I just saw Pat Mooney and he's looking foward to checking out the new infield,he said to tell you HI...good luck at Daytona.
Hey, tell Pat I said "Hi!" too!
He's fast! And his bike is awesome. We're really out gunned by that bike. But, for the cost of his machine, you could probably build a CBR600RR like Miguel's.
I'll be there for the CCS and AMA :)
team hammer practice day, team challenge, then hang out, mabee ride the sportbike race
Web,Scott lives in a nice area...it was him that brought the property value down ;D ;D
Team Hammer day then the CCS races. I'll be leaving on Sunday afternoon during the FUSA races. Got my number too! #333 SE AM ;D
Team SKS will be celebrating the fact that we will be out of the cold starting March 2 with some good 'ol fashioned partyin' down there! Then we'll hit the Team Hammer day, CCS races and Formula USA sportbike. We can't wait to see everyone down there! Oh, and hopefully the hang over I still have from the awards banquet will be gone ;D
I just pre-entered a request for good weather at Bike Week, hope I'm not too late! ;D
I'll might make it,spectator only style.Problem is I'll probably be going back to work after around the 14th of Feb after a 3 month medical leave,so going back & working 2 or so weeks and then asking off to go to bike week might not fly.What do you guys think??
Priorities Gary, Priorities.
QuoteWhat do you guys think??
Work's over rated.
I'm looking for a new job again.
I'll know on monday for sure,Doc may not let me go back yet,I need to go back asap or I won't make any races this year,but if I go to soon & mess ankle up again I won't make any races.So whatever Doc says I do,I don't need the $$ as much as I need to walk,so we'll see on the 7th.
Any body from the great white north stopping at Jenning on the 28 ? I planning to stop at Jennings on the 28 ?
Never be there for one, and reacclimate my butt to the bike seat after 3 mo's. Then head to lakeland to see family, do the Hammer day and do some racing 8)
Isn't there a lower percentage at Daytona? If you're out there going "slow," Mladin and Yates will be VERY ANGRY.
I'll be there with my dad for the AMA races - we'll keep an eye out for you. From the stands, I mean!
Will be there from Team Hammer until the Daytona 200 - with a little vacationing in between
I'll be at the Sea Dunes with Wally, shooting contestants for the Miss Gator Bait 2005 Pageant.
Maybe I'll swing by the track, too! ;D
QuoteI'll be at the Sea Dunes with Wally, shooting contestants for the Miss Gator Bait 2005 Pageant.
Maybe I'll swing by the track, too! ;D
Isn't wally on parole? maybe he should run this past his parole officer first.
:D
QuoteIsn't Wally on parole? maybe he should run this past his parole officer first.
:D
A little touch and go last spring when the clowns doing the renovations at the Sailmaker were diming him. Too bad the hurricanes didn't just wash them all out to sea. My apartment was unfit for habitation last October, so Homestead was a blessing. The construction is done, they're open for business and things are smooth between the neighbors, last I heard.
Wally didn't have any money, so the Daytona Police couldn't figure out who to give the $500 ticket to. He doesn't have to tell his P.O. anything, he lives in Jacksonville, so he wouldn't be going out-of-state. He must be having a field day right now with the Super Bowl!
Worse comes to worse, we'll put him behind the stockade fence and do the photo shoots there. Prolly get better pics that way. Here he is with Miss Gator Bait 2003.
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Okay guys,Doc says i can go back to work on limited duty,now work says they cannot accomodate my restrictions,so we are having a nice lil battle this week should know more tomorrow ???
Hey Web, where will you be staying?
I got a hotel in Lake Mary. I booked way in advance and coupled with the long stay I managed to snag a $39 a nite rate. :D :D
Comes with a queen bed, but I'm flying solo. You want the other half? :P :-* ;)
QuoteOkay guys,Doc says i can go back to work on limited duty,now work says they cannot accomodate my restrictions,so we are having a nice lil battle this week should know more tomorrow ???
Hey slayer, where's your plant? I see you're UAW...
QuoteI got a hotel in Lake Mary. I booked way in advance and coupled with the long stay I managed to snag a $39 a nite rate. :D :D
Comes with a queen bed, but I'm flying solo. You want the other half? :P :-* ;)
Nah, we're staying in the West lot in my camper with a bunch of racer dudes! I'm going to be there for the CCS and then stay for the AMA. Hubby is crew chief for one of the race teams for AMA. I guess I'll be looking for you on the track!!!!
no camper for me thus no camping. i'm not paying much more anyway and i get a nice business suite with tv, hot showers, kitchen, couch, and high speed internet. :D
are you gonna be snapping shots during the ama event? I want some pics of Yates or Duhammel throwing kicks at me. :D
Yep, I'll be snapping away for the AMA as well. It's going to a long week and a half!
Quote Hey slayer, where's your plant? I see you're UAW...
Freightliner Truck Manufacturing plant Mt Holly NC
Local 5285.
I get to go back to work,we got it squared away,May do the weekend thing still,let ya know.
Did I say I was spectating? Well, um, I changed my mind. I'll be there for Hammer day, whatever races I end up signing up for, and then heading south Sunday afternoon. (Still just spectating for the 200 though.)
If I don't rent a garage, do I just stake out some kind of spot in the paddock parking lot?
QuoteIf I don't rent a garage, do I just stake out some kind of spot in the paddock parking lot?
Does the paddock allow pitting in the parking lot? :o ;) (just kidding...)
QuoteWeb,Scott lives in a nice area...it was him that brought the property value down ;D ;D
thats a funny SOB
QuoteYep, I'll be snapping away for the AMA as well. It's going to a long week and a half!
me me me take phots of me, may be my first and last ama event since retirement
you got it darlin!