I have a new goal in life after my last track day which was yesterday! My son Troy put his elbow down for the first time and he didn't do it just once, he did it like three laps in a row for the camera. After all, you only get your elbow down for the first time "ONCE"!
The Track Photographer came by to tell Troy he had some good photos of this historic event. Troy told me some time back he was confident he could get his elbow down. I didn't think that would happen but I'm happy to say I was wrong. I'll post up a photo when they become available online!
When Troy came back to the pits he raised his elbow and pointed to the titanium plate which was all skinned up sporting a smile on his face that reached from ear to ear. I just glanced and ask "Did you fall down"? He says, "Hell no, that's in turn 2 dude"! I still didn't know if I believed him until I followed him through the turn and watched it for myself. I must admit, I was and still am, very proud of that boy!
Now I have a goal of dragging my elbow. Come on Macon, lets make this a contest to see who can get R down first Case of beer to the winner, eh?
I spent the last session of the day doing my damndist to scuff my elbow but it wasn't happening on this day. I had that heifer laid over so far I swear I could lick the pavement but just couldn't get the elbow to touch. I found myself moving my elbow around like a crippled duck doing my best to find the pavement. I think I may have to move my pegs up a notch to make it work but Troy's foot pegs are the same as mine so that's no excuse. So I suppose "Lack of talent" would be the honest excuse. However, I am not done! I have a dream! No, I can't use that phrase, it's already taken. I have a goal! Get-R-Done!
Oh by the way, our very own "GregBob" gave up his Q2's yesterday for a set of Pirelli's new "Track Day Slicks" ($350) According to Pirelli you don't need warmers and they last for 8-10 track days. Depending on the rider and the bike I'm sure but they out last race tires for sure. And the GregBob cut about 3 seconds off his lap times by days end. Towards the end of the day Greg got out a ways ahead of me and got a gap of half the length of the front straight. It took me three laps to catch the bastid and I wasn't playn!
Apparently I am forced to sabotage the folkers bike to keep him behind me!
I was on Q2's so I had an excuse. At least that was the excuse I used
When I was attempting to drag my elbow was the first time I had doubts about the Q2 front. I'll admit I had a few butterflies while my mind was questioning the grip of a street tire to hang in there when demanding such performance. However, the skins never slipped at all. So don't go crashing on a Q2 and blame it on the tire. It ain't the tire son! It's the jocky!
What a great way to spend a day with friends! If you haven't made your first trip to the track with your beloved bike, please do so! It can turn into a life long trip that you'll enjoy over and over again!
The Track Photographer came by to tell Troy he had some good photos of this historic event. Troy told me some time back he was confident he could get his elbow down. I didn't think that would happen but I'm happy to say I was wrong. I'll post up a photo when they become available online!
When Troy came back to the pits he raised his elbow and pointed to the titanium plate which was all skinned up sporting a smile on his face that reached from ear to ear. I just glanced and ask "Did you fall down"? He says, "Hell no, that's in turn 2 dude"! I still didn't know if I believed him until I followed him through the turn and watched it for myself. I must admit, I was and still am, very proud of that boy!
Now I have a goal of dragging my elbow. Come on Macon, lets make this a contest to see who can get R down first Case of beer to the winner, eh?
I spent the last session of the day doing my damndist to scuff my elbow but it wasn't happening on this day. I had that heifer laid over so far I swear I could lick the pavement but just couldn't get the elbow to touch. I found myself moving my elbow around like a crippled duck doing my best to find the pavement. I think I may have to move my pegs up a notch to make it work but Troy's foot pegs are the same as mine so that's no excuse. So I suppose "Lack of talent" would be the honest excuse. However, I am not done! I have a dream! No, I can't use that phrase, it's already taken. I have a goal! Get-R-Done!
Oh by the way, our very own "GregBob" gave up his Q2's yesterday for a set of Pirelli's new "Track Day Slicks" ($350) According to Pirelli you don't need warmers and they last for 8-10 track days. Depending on the rider and the bike I'm sure but they out last race tires for sure. And the GregBob cut about 3 seconds off his lap times by days end. Towards the end of the day Greg got out a ways ahead of me and got a gap of half the length of the front straight. It took me three laps to catch the bastid and I wasn't playn!
Apparently I am forced to sabotage the folkers bike to keep him behind me!
I was on Q2's so I had an excuse. At least that was the excuse I used
When I was attempting to drag my elbow was the first time I had doubts about the Q2 front. I'll admit I had a few butterflies while my mind was questioning the grip of a street tire to hang in there when demanding such performance. However, the skins never slipped at all. So don't go crashing on a Q2 and blame it on the tire. It ain't the tire son! It's the jocky!
What a great way to spend a day with friends! If you haven't made your first trip to the track with your beloved bike, please do so! It can turn into a life long trip that you'll enjoy over and over again!
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