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Title: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: tigerblade on June 09, 2004, 09:19:34 AM
Kinda early, but who is going?  
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: GSXR RACER MIKE on June 09, 2004, 10:29:19 AM
     I am going to Heartland Park, driving down Friday, Saturday practicing and doing 3 make-up races from Road America, Sunday racing 4 classes, get home sometime before noon on Monday.
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: Protein Filled on June 09, 2004, 10:30:14 AM
I believe I will be there...
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: boo181 on June 09, 2004, 10:38:45 AM
i'm planning on it
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: Chuck on June 09, 2004, 01:19:34 PM
MC Racing will be there with bells...yes they're wire tied.   ;)

We'll be looking to do a practice day on Friday if HPT has one, a couple races to redo on Sat., and racing all day Sunday.  Hope to see everyone there!
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: tigerblade on June 09, 2004, 02:43:16 PM
Quote...yes they're wire tied.   ;)


 ;D ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: Chuck on June 09, 2004, 02:55:51 PM
lol  ;)
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: Super_KC124 on June 09, 2004, 03:09:30 PM
It's kind of a long drive, but I'll be there. ;D
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: PJ on June 09, 2004, 03:11:21 PM
I'm looking for someone to potentially ride share down and back to Topeka from the Milwaukee area.

The catch is, I'm not practicing/racing on Saturday and will use that afternoon as a travel day. Stay over Saturday night and race Sunday (I'm in the second to last race of the day!), then drive back all night Sunday to be back home in time to go to work on Monday morning. Mike Williams and I did this last time, and it was hell, but it's the only way I can make it...

Anyone interested? Would be nice to share gas costs and driving duties...
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: Xian_13 on June 09, 2004, 03:57:46 PM
Big Phat Maybe :P

All depends if I can get the new bike ready to go in time

13x
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: Chuck on June 09, 2004, 04:03:04 PM
Kevin- long drive?   :P gimmie a break. lol

Xian- New bike?  Coffee bet is on?
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: LMsports on June 09, 2004, 05:21:12 PM
We'll be there! Doing our regular VP fuel, Bridgestone tires, and parts. But this time out we'll also have your Michelin tires too. Tom Mason is taking care of our Bridgestone duties at the CRA weekend at Brainerd during this same weekend so we're covering his Michelin customers at Topeka. So don't get worried when you don't see Tom...we've got you covered!
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: Xian_13 on June 09, 2004, 05:34:52 PM
QuoteKevin- long drive?   :P gimmie a break. lol

Xian- New bike?  Coffee bet is on?

Yep...

I got sick of going to a gun fight, holding only a knife  :o

Picked up an 01 R6 Friday... just ripping all the street crap off of it, praying that I find a rear shock  :-X

So yes, Game is on if I can make it down!

13X
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: Chuck on June 09, 2004, 07:09:24 PM
Thats Robert at Lithium Motorsports for you...always going the extra miles.  Even for customers that aren't his.  I use his tires exclusivly and when he couldn't make an event I was at, he had a friend bring me tires and worked a deal with the Pirrelli guys to have them mounted for me.  KUDOS ROBERT!!!!!  
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: tigerblade on June 09, 2004, 08:17:53 PM
QuoteWe'll be there! Doing our regular VP fuel, Bridgestone tires, and parts. But this time out we'll also have your Michelin tires too. Tom Mason is taking care of our Bridgestone duties at the CRA weekend at Brainerd during this same weekend so we're covering his Michelin customers at Topeka. So don't get worried when you don't see Tom...we've got you covered!

In that case I need to talk to you again Rob.   ;D
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: Rich on June 09, 2004, 09:20:44 PM
Unless something else of mine breaks, I'll be there.


Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: StumpysWife on June 10, 2004, 05:41:06 AM
Team Stumpy is making the trip.  Contrary to popular opinion, Stumpy likes HPT and is looking forward to dropping his lap times there.  For some reason, I really liked the facility, too.  They just need a shower!  


Heather
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: Chuck on June 10, 2004, 07:04:57 AM
Yea I remember Stumpy running pretty well out there.  We'll be looking to shave a little off ourselves.  I don't mind HPT (got my first win there) turn 1-2 at the end of the straight is one of the most hair raising corners I know of.  :o
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: Xian_13 on June 10, 2004, 06:04:05 PM
QuoteWe'll be there! Doing our regular VP fuel, Bridgestone tires, and parts. But this time out we'll also have your Michelin tires too. Tom Mason is taking care of our Bridgestone duties at the CRA weekend at Brainerd during this same weekend so we're covering his Michelin customers at Topeka. So don't get worried when you don't see Tom...we've got you covered!

Hummm....

Any chance you are going to be able to use Michelin's Contingency cards?

I need Sticky buns... and I was hoping I waws going to use Michelin's money to get them....

13X
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: LMsports on June 10, 2004, 08:20:17 PM
I'll check with Tom about the card reader and how to handle this. I'll post a response regarding the issue.
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: GSXR RACER MIKE on June 10, 2004, 08:50:29 PM
QuoteThey just need a shower!  Heather

I agree Heather, for a facility of this size not to have them seems rather strange. I imagine that adding just 4 shower stalls (2 in the men's and 2 in the women's main bathrooms) wouldn't be that expensive? Compared to what they spent to modify the track it would be a very minor investment, I would guess they could do it for inside of $5000 if they make them pay per use. There certainly seems to be enough room to do it without increasing building size, and they could get 1 of those wall mounted tankless water heaters for supplying instant hot water to all 4 stalls (so there not paying for a constantly running water heater). Even if they made it a pay per use like at BFR it would still be worth it.  :)
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: Spooner on June 10, 2004, 09:11:35 PM
QuoteUnless something else of mine breaks, I'll be there.



Quite a brave statement considering your luck...  ;D

I will be there as long as I can shake enough bills from my bare money tree in the backyard :-[

-Spooner
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: Mark Bernard on June 11, 2004, 06:43:35 AM
The Kegel boys will be there. We will be leaving Fri. morning and doing the Sat. practice session. I have never been there so i am looking foward to racing there on Sunday.
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: GSXR RACER MIKE on June 13, 2004, 07:57:26 PM
I figured it was about time to start the weather mis-forecast for Heartland Park, so here we go.

As of Sunday June 13 there is a 40% chance of scattered showers on Saturday, cloudy on Sunday, with a high around 80* both days.  :)
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: tigerblade on June 13, 2004, 10:18:10 PM
QuoteI figured it was about time to start the weather mis-forecast for Heartland Park, so here we go.

As of Sunday June 13 there is a 40% chance of scattered showers on Saturday, cloudy on Sunday, with a high around 80* both days.  :)

Better than last year.  What was it, around 132?   :P
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: OmniGLH on June 14, 2004, 09:16:01 AM
Kingpin Racing will be there in full force (blowing off Loudon, don't feel like taking a vacation day to drive to NH.)

I hope the weather cooperates.  I'm not racing if it's raining, no reason to risk hurting myself or my bike before VIR at a "fun" weekend.
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: GSXR RACER MIKE on June 14, 2004, 07:23:41 PM
QuoteBetter than last year.  What was it, around 132?   :P

I believe your correct. I had my A/C going full blast in my trailer just to get it down to 95*! :P
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: LMsports on June 15, 2004, 04:05:12 PM
Currently Tom is working on getting a card reader for Topeka but he only has one right now which he will be using at Brainerd. When I hear more I'll let you know.
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: Jack_Brock on June 15, 2004, 07:20:23 PM
I'll be there ;D  Does the track sell race gas? If not, who does?  Prices?  Thanks
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: Xian_13 on June 15, 2004, 07:34:26 PM
Well I have just finished making a mild manner street bike, a race bike....

I'll be setting up the suspension Thursday evening and the rest I will leave out on the track for the other AMs to figure out and follow ;D

(http://www.stuntlife.com/gallery/data/500/19344Pheonix.jpg)

can you say Bling Bling?

13X
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: tigerblade on June 15, 2004, 08:13:57 PM
QuoteI'll be there ;D  Does the track sell race gas? If not, who does?  Prices?  Thanks

I'll sell you some race gas.  Amoco Ultimate man!   ;D
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: GSXR RACER MIKE on June 15, 2004, 08:49:14 PM
QuoteWell I have just finished making a mild manner street bike, a race bike....

I'll be setting up the suspension Thursday evening and the rest I will leave out on the track for the other AMs to figure out and follow ;D


can you say Bling Bling?

13X

Hey Xian, is that yellow loop along the gas tank near the front of the seat connected to an air bag system in your leathers for when... errr...I mean....IF you crash the thing? ;) :P ;D
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: Rich on June 15, 2004, 11:04:24 PM
Is anybody from WI coming?  We are still looking for somebody to deliver some parts:

http://www.racemotorcycles.com/cgi-bin/board/YaBB.pl?board=ccs1;action=display;num=1086444153
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: Xian_13 on June 16, 2004, 03:41:02 AM
QuoteHey Xian, is that yellow loop along the gas tank near the front of the seat connected to an air bag system in your leathers for when... errr...I mean....IF you crash the thing? ;) :P ;D

Nope, its my Batman Ejector seat! ;D


13x
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: Jack_Brock on June 16, 2004, 06:23:55 AM
QuoteI'll sell you some race gas.  Amoco Ultimate man!   ;D

Is that Amoco Ultimate in the back of the truck?  Hmmmmm, thanks for offering, but I'll bring my own, yeah.  You don't keep track of how much is in there do you? ;D
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: Chuck on June 16, 2004, 06:25:26 AM
Xian- "For the rest of the Amatures to follow?"  You mean everyone but me and Stoniolo?  I like my coffe black..lol.  You bringing those wheels?
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: LMsports on June 16, 2004, 09:25:45 AM
We'll have VP race gas available.
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: Xian_13 on June 16, 2004, 03:43:00 PM
QuoteXian- "For the rest of the Amatures to follow?"  You mean everyone but me and Stoniolo?  I like my coffe black..lol.  You bringing those wheels?

Wheels are on Ebay with a Reserve... So if they don't sell, I let you have them for cheap but you will have to wait till MAM

You like your coffee black...
Great then you won't forget how I like mine ;D

13X
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: tigerblade on June 17, 2004, 06:28:28 AM
It's time to start doing your anti-rain dances, people.   :-/ ;)
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: lbk on June 17, 2004, 09:20:52 AM
QuoteThe Kegel boys will be there. We will be leaving Fri. morning and doing the Sat. practice session. I have never been there so i am looking foward to racing there on Sunday.


Uh, you can't go your boss just called me and said he needs you to work. :D
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: KBOlsen on June 17, 2004, 03:01:27 PM
Rain, huh??

Hmm... time to go home and rifle thru the sofa cushions... I"ll bet there's enough loose change to get us out there!
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: tigerblade on June 18, 2004, 06:45:45 AM
QuoteRain, huh??

Hmm... time to go home and rifle thru the sofa cushions... I"ll bet there's enough loose change to get us out there!

Are you coming to Topeka this weekend Kim?   :)
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: tigerblade on June 18, 2004, 06:47:53 AM
QuoteI'll check with Tom about the card reader and how to handle this. I'll post a response regarding the issue.

Rob, did we get final word on this?  I've had a couple buddies pestering me about it...  

Thanks as always!    8)
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: lbk on June 18, 2004, 07:19:30 AM
QuoteAre you coming to Topeka this weekend Kim?   :)

NO SHE'S NOT!! Her and Bernard are not allowed to go. Someone stop them. LOL
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: KBOlsen on June 18, 2004, 07:34:26 AM
Well... I can't afford to bring John and my 'rig...

But if somebody has a (V-twin) bike I can borrow for just one race.... :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: OmniGLH on June 18, 2004, 08:45:41 AM
Weather is looking better....
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: lbk on June 18, 2004, 08:58:18 AM
QuoteWell... I can't afford to bring John and my 'rig...

But if somebody has a (V-twin) bike I can borrow for just one race.... :D :D :D :D

I have one, you can borrow it for just one race as long as you cover my gas down there, and the race you want to borrow it for isn't Supertwins.  ;D
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: LMsports on June 18, 2004, 09:23:23 AM
As of right now there will be no Michelin card reader unless Edgar Dorn happens to have one with him when he gets to the track.
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: tigerblade on June 18, 2004, 10:40:48 AM
QuoteWeather is looking better....

Right now MSN says Saturday 74, isolated thunderstorms and Sunday 79, partly cloudy.  
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: tigerblade on June 18, 2004, 10:41:10 AM
QuoteAs of right now there will be no Michelin card reader unless Edgar Dorn happens to have one with him when he gets to the track.

Thank you sir!   :)
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: OmniGLH on June 18, 2004, 11:00:00 AM
QuoteRight now MSN says Saturday 74, isolated thunderstorms and Sunday 79, partly cloudy.  

Weather.com says partly cloudy and 71 for Saturday... 75 and isolated thunderstorms for Sunday...
Title: Re: Topeka 6/19-20 Roll Call
Post by: tigerblade on June 18, 2004, 11:47:09 AM
QuoteWeather.com says partly cloudy and 71 for Saturday... 75 and isolated thunderstorms for Sunday...

Like always, guess we'll just see when we get there!   :P :)