Thunderbike and FUSA

[GSXR RACER MIKE]

     I confronted this topic previously, but from the Unlimited GP and Sportbike classes point of view which are also in the same situation as the Thunderbikes. My complaints were similar to Dawns and also brought up the insurance aspect of this too (http://www.racemotorcycles.com/cgi-bin/board/YaBB.pl?board=ccs1;action=display;num=1051803557).
     I am in the same boat with not having a choice if I want to follow the points in any of those classes. In order to stay in the REGIONAL points you have to enter a NATIONAL Pro class, somethings really wrong with that! The whole issue of racing with the Pro's should be a choice, not a requirement. The REGIONAL races that I have been in that had Pro's riding in them have been some of the most eye opening indeed. It's cool to see how it's supposed to be done, but I have also had numerous bad experiences with this also. For example, at the RA event a few weeks ago, I had a Pro guy buzz me really close during a WARM-UP lap and cut me off so bad I almost crashed! I just don't understand why someone who is supposed to be at the top of his game would do this to someone who was riding a predictable line?
     If I wanted to race Pro I would go after that, but at this moment I'm not interested in that so I race regional (to each their own!). I agree with Dawn on this subject and wonder why it's set-up this way?

[MightyDuc Racing]

I dont regularly race Thunder bike in CCS down here because its a combined class here and we don't get ameteur points.  Ed's real fast thats for sure.  I race LT superbike, GT lights, and Light GP every race.  I've been meaning to enter either supertwin or thunderbike but somethings always got in the way.  I don't get it can't you race 4 other races a weekend if your bikes SS legal, mayde I'm missing the issue.  I don't even mess with thunberbike, I just did it in Daytona because I felt I had a chance at a top 10 and I wanted to go through qualiying.

I just missed you last post, sorry.
Better Question what bike are you on?

I get hosed on Thunderbike because I have no VIN #.  I wish they'd treat it like Supertwins, especially since my bike was originally built for AMA Pro Thunder and was once legal.  Oh well...3 races for now will have to do.  At least I don't have to deal with you every race...stay outta Supertwins so I can win one. ;D

[mmills416]

You got a deal, I'll race thunderbike and you race supertwins.  I figured I got to race Superbike without you.  The way I look at it is I feel I can beat anyone on an SV, but when you add a TZ 250 or your 92hp 295 duc in the mix it gets me a little concerned. :o

[MightyDuc Racing]

 ;D  Daytona here we come!  I can't win the Supertwins there, though.  Down like 30-40 hp to a 996 or 998, but I'll sure give it the old college try. :D  You gonna ride at Moroso on Saturday?  I'll probably just come over on Sunday morning early since they are running drags that Saturday too, I hear.  If you can, save me a spot for a 6X12 to squeeze in where there's some power. ;)

[mmills416]

Not sure yet abour saturday.  I don't need power so I can't help with the pits, Sorry.

[MightyDuc Racing]

I thought you were pitted by power there last time.  I have a generator I borrow from the power tool company my dad works for, but would rather not run it and just plug in. ;D

[mmills416]

I've got a generator in fact I use it at Jennings because the power kept triping.  I pit next or across for Prieto.  I think Chris Boy and gang are going to pit next to me.  I dont think I'm going on Saturday but that mey change after Sawn gets back.  Let me know if I can help with anything.

[MightyDuc Racing]

I got a generator to use, so I'll be good to go for sure now.  I had one at Jennings but didn't need it.  It belongs to the company my father works for, and the owner's kind of a dick, so I didn't want to use it unless I had to.  This time I got one from a buddy, so I'll be cool.  Thanks again for the DZUS, and if you tell me where to get one I can replace it for you. ;)

[MightyDuc Racing]

By the way, I think I'm gonna enter race 19...MW GP...if you're up to it, it's another chance for us to have at it and probably show some 600's the fast way around too! ;D

[ScubaSteve]

You got a deal, I'll race thunderbike and you race supertwins.  I figured I got to race Superbike without you.  The way I look at it is I feel I can beat anyone on an SV, but when you add a TZ 250 or your 92hp 295 duc in the mix it gets me a little concerned. :o

  Well i have to race against you in 3 classes. Me and my stock SV 70 hp against your 80 something hp and Mighty ducs bike in 2 races. Im just glad i dont have you guys in my supersport race. Gives me a lil breather ;D. I have a blast racing with you guys I have to work my butt a lil harder to keep up with the HP but hey thats what racings all about. I figure ill still run 4 classes hey its seat time. I feel i can run with any SV its all on the rider i dont care if you have all the HP in the world. It makes it that much better when i beat you guys. ;D

[mmills416]

Very True

[MightyDuc Racing]

That's why I'm racing with the 600's this weekend.  I gotta see if I can do anything other than park it in the slow corners and then use the HP on everybody.  I feel like my corner speed is getting better at a rapid pace, but I still have a ways to go.  I'm fast in the fast corners, I just don't carry enough speed into the slow ones.  Hey Mike...think it's a good or bad idea for me to practice with the bigger bikes this weekend.  Just curious on your opinion.  Seat time, seat time, seat time...lol.  If I can just keep the bike running and out of the canal at Moroso (only wildlife area I haven't tested yet) I'll get more seat time than I have been getting. :)