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What are your favorite memories of 2003?

Started by EX#996, February 19, 2004, 07:41:49 AM

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Love944

#24
February 21, 2004, 10:57:31 AM
Watching my brother meet 2 of his goals in one weekend at Moroso in September.

Finished 7th in the 600's race.

Finished on the podium at 3rd in the Supertwins.

I also got to watch him have to take off from pit lane due to a carborator that wanted to fall off and come back to take 4th.  That was truly amazing to watch.  God, he was on his way to being great.  Those are some of the memories I will remember forever, especially the smile on his face when my daughter, Kirsten, gave him the "High 5".  At that moment, he knew we all loved him and would always support him.

RIP Mighty Duc - I love you,

L

K3 Chris Onwiler

#25
February 21, 2004, 11:04:34 AM
Did Bryan win any regional championships?  Did you collect his awards at the awards banquet?  I can't imagine his angst if he has unclaimed trophies floating around out there!
The frame was snapped, the #3 rod was dangling from a hole in the cases, and what was left had been consumed by fire.  I said, "Hey, we've got all night!"
Read HIGHSIDE! @ http://www.chrisonwiler.com

tshort

#26
February 21, 2004, 02:16:32 PM
QuoteHmmm?  New nick name for the wife?

Not new...but yes, Philippa --> Flip for short.
Tom
ThinkFast Racing
AFM #280 EX
ex-CCS #128

deltadave

#27
February 21, 2004, 05:03:47 PM
My best memory is going past Kevin Clark so fast that you would have thought he had a flat front tire. :)

Super_KC124

#28
February 21, 2004, 08:21:14 PM
QuoteMy best memory is going past Kevin Clark so fast that you would have thought he had a flat front tire. :)

 :P          ;D

Love944

#29
February 22, 2004, 05:40:17 AM
QuoteDid Bryan win any regional championships?  Did you collect his awards at the awards banquet?  I can't imagine his angst if he has unclaimed trophies floating around out there!

No Chris, he came in 4th in GT lights and 5th in GTU lights (i think those are the correct classes) and when I spoke to Henry, he said that this year they are only recognizing 1-3.  Heather, Bryan's wife, attended the banquet, I spoke to her the other day and she said the said some nice things about him, etc.  They also announced about our Awards from his memorial fund.  We had our first two winners from Homestead, Charles Mopps and we have not heard yet from the 2nd winner.
His placement in the end shows how well he had done, and he hadn't raced all of the races, but consistently finished on the podium.  
Thanks for asking and it is good to hear from you again!
Laura

xlr8tn

#30
February 22, 2004, 06:20:18 AM
Early in the season...or maybe last race of 2002 at VIR...2 laps to go in a sprint race...and who do I see...my buddy that just finished the race school and wearing his blue shirt.  I needed one more lap to catch / pass him and what usually happens at VIR...damn red flag.  I so much wanted to lap him but lost the chance.

Other than that...really enjoyed catching up on starts and just the thought of what others were saying to themselves under their helmet was enough to make me laugh.  I knew most would eventually catch me, but at least I gave Peanut a run for the money in one race at Summit.  I think this was my first race where I actually knew what position I was in.  Thanks for the help Peanut.

brent

Chef

#31
February 22, 2004, 01:11:19 PM Last Edit: February 22, 2004, 01:12:37 PM by Ike_A
Craid Schock and the Schock Family Treated me like I was FAMILY!!!!

LOVE Them !!!!

The VERY First Race of the Year   Amatuer ThunderBike BlackHawk Farms...

Mike Schock said He'd help get my F2 going for the season, but ran into an issue or two (Yeah, surprising) (oh, Craig has an F2 also) (and loaned me parts for mine too!)
So My Best Buddy, Craig Loans me his SV650 for the first race of the year, double points, I say ... "I will just ride around and get some points, it's not even ten bikes out, so i'll get points and keep from wrecking.... ;D
oh, and If i happen to be leading (?? i dont know, it could happen??) and if youre in second, I'll let you go, for loaning me your bike....

NEEDLESS to say, the SV was SWEET !!!
TOO easy to ride, TOO smoooooooth......

so we battle a bit in the front, and the  last time i get past him, I say to myself... self, try to keep him behind you at least to the white....
So we get to the white, and I eeeeaaaasssee into turn one... two.... where the h*ll is he.... three (looooonnnnng slow carousel (sp)....)... four... five ..
 >:( he didnt fn fall, i'd of seen him on the side...
six.... whew.. I see him at five.... DANG.. I was Flyin  ;D.....

we get off the track, Everybody's all... "what happened???" the bike mess up ???

Of course I hadnt told anyone else that I wasnt planing on beatin him, just havin a lil fun.... ;D


And BENJI and I had ONE race at BHF for THIRTY MINUTES that had not only the whole crowd buzzin, but THE TWO OF as well..... I didnt think that racing could be THAT fun!!!

just a start tho, TOO many good people and too many good times....

Ike..
40. Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, but powerful beyond measure. We were all meant to shine, as children do. When our light shines, we liberate others.

2strokin

#32
February 22, 2004, 05:20:03 PM
My best memory was the Race of Champions, Jason Swan, my dad and I.  It was a last minute decision to even go.  The three of us were squished in the cab of our NON-extended cab truck.  Oh yeah, did I mention the 21 hour drive from Kansas City.  Not the most comfortable ride.  The experience of being in florida, by the beach and on the banks is enough in itself but it all came down to the am. LW GP race.  Being that we dicided to go the weekend before I had not prergistered.  We arrived on Thursday morning, got registered and had just enough time to unload suit up and make practice.  The moment of truth got posted in that little garage.  The Grid Posting.  Row 6 of 7, 24th of 25.  Row six meant I have a big gap to row 5and then all 5 rows of riders to go.  The green flag dropped and off we go.  5 laps of hard riding and I worked my way through the pack.  The checkered flag dropped and I crossed the line with a solid 3rd.  The best ride of my 2003 season.
Matt Hall
159 Am but not anymore
159 Ex now

K3 Chris Onwiler

#33
February 23, 2004, 02:50:54 AM
Way to go Matt!!!  It doesn't surprise me, though.  I don't recall if I've ever beaten you when we raced, but I sure do recall all the times you've beaten me!  Tell your goofy old man to bite me!
K3
The frame was snapped, the #3 rod was dangling from a hole in the cases, and what was left had been consumed by fire.  I said, "Hey, we've got all night!"
Read HIGHSIDE! @ http://www.chrisonwiler.com

2strokin

#34
February 23, 2004, 12:51:12 PM
Thanks Chris
I will be sure to tell him that.

Chef

#35
February 23, 2004, 12:57:53 PM
ANOTHER GREAT memory!!!

MATT and I with a few epic battles at MAM!!!
even in practice!!! and Qualifying!!!

ANNNND his DAD!!!

DUDE!! I'm thinking he's gonna be flip'n me off or something for getting too close or too aggresive to his son and that SUPER CLEAN az BIKE!!!

NOPE!
A GENUINE GENTLEMAN... DAD gives me pointers, helps with some tips and that, AND then the second round at MAM...
I wad up the HONDA into "unrecognizable... and the guy UNRAVELS IT!!!
I'm riding again because of this gentle "supposed STRANGER?? What a group... Met the other Son, and he's a COOL CAT TOO!!!...

this a bad thread, I got too many people to thank and make jokes about from 2003!!!
40. Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, but powerful beyond measure. We were all meant to shine, as children do. When our light shines, we liberate others.
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