Ride Report Fontana Race #4 2/23/08-2/24/08

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  1. BobBurnes

    BobBurnes Silverback Racing CEO

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    I'd been off the bike for months, so I thought I'd gauge my lack of fitness and rusting race skills in sport. But then Lee showed up. :D Thanks, Lee.

    And to think-my season hasn't even started yet and with Rabbits like Lee and Ricky, though I haven't raced Ricky yet, to chase I'm looking for a few poduims this national season!

    It would be better if these things were done in age groups though.

    Next year, if Donny and crew will let me, I'll race semi-pro/pro catagory. :bang:Who's with me?
     
  2. 2wheel_lee

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    Not me!
    That's very ambitious! :bang:
    But you may want to win a sport or expert class race before moving up to semi-pro/pro. Or at least qualify for a final in sport. :-k
     
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  4. BobBurnes

    BobBurnes Silverback Racing CEO

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    That would be a consideration:lol: however, where I am now is not where I'll be in a year from now. If I am, then I may have to reconsider this racing and riding thing.

    I'll have a year of US nationals under me in both BMX and 4X/DS and besides-how many times in your life will you get to gate with Houseman, Carter, Holmes, Evil, or the Brodie guys?

    Too cool.

    And the things you'd learn! WOOO!

    I'm in.
     
  5. J_Sims

    J_Sims tattooed scumbag !!!

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    Thank you Sharky for posting all the pics, not to mention sitting out in the cold and the wet to take all of them,,,,
     
  6. denmother

    denmother Gone riding....

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    For Fontana, the rule of thumb is, once you win the overall for your category, you move up. Everyone should have a chance at the overall winner's jersey. I was in the same predictament the 1st year I raced beginner. If you move classes mid-season, I don't believe that the points go with you, so you would lose out towards the overall title. And of course, the winner's jersey awarded at the end of the year not only includes the Winter Series, but all of the other races at Fontana throughout the year (NMBS, Cal State and the Annual November race).
     
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    that makes sense. Series wise my class is quite fun with 3 of us in it competively, but 2 of us just can't seem to catch that 3rd guy who always wins by a minute or two.

    for the winner's jersey thing, that's ALL the points combined right? they don't throw out 1 correct? that's just for the winter series right? thinking about that in my head now it doesn't seem like they would.

    If I counted correctly, there should be 5 more xc races out there this year
     
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    Do they have XC for the Golden State races? I have no idea.

    Winter Series is one throwout. Not sure if they do that with the overall annual jersey. But, the more you show up and race, the more points you accumulate! Justin wound up with a 2nd place trophy for XC I think.
     
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    Cal State races? No XC, AFAIK.

     
  10. davidB

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    on southridgeusa it says there's 4 races for the Golden State stuff, 2 of which say "No XC" next to them

    as for overall throughout the year, just show up to more races than anyone else and podium? I can do that! :lol:
     
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    Mudman Mr. Angry

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    Great photos Sharky! you must teach me how its done.. Most of my photos came out so terrible I decided not to post them. :lol:

    I'll be at Fontana this Friday so maybe we can practice some shoots!
     
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    Everybody's diggin' on your photos and I can't see any pictures on the computer at work! I guess I'll go outside and fix a helicopter then. 8-[

    Can't wait to see the pictures when I get home, Sharky!!!
     
  14. Jman

    Jman Live Free, Ride Hard

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    Awesome pics everyone it's like I was there!

    Thanks to David for asking the magical question. I've been trying to figure out if I just plain suck at racing or whether the guys in my class (Beginner 35-44) are just right on the verge of being too good and moving up. I've really had to redefine my idea of beginner though. I have to say though that everyone is really cool and there are no 'attitudes' or anything like that. I'm looking forward to getting out there and racing in March and then settling in to work on the whole racing thing for next winter. This whole series has given me a great experience and cool starting point to build on.

    I can hardly wait to ride well enough to stand on the podium (or even the dirt next to the podium!) :beer:
     
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    JMAN-you rock, bro. :bang:

    And you're right-it's been a great experience. I've met some really awesome people here. :beer:
     
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    I was going to do my race run in it, but it stopped raining.
     
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    I guess everybody has a different opinion about it. I find it more satisfying to be challenged and beaten in a higher category than to win in a lower one. The struggle for me is not to get a winner's jersey but to not get kicked out of whatever category I am trying to race in. So far, I am doing a pretty bad job. :lol:
     
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    Mudman Mr. Angry

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    My goal is to NOT crash, but that hasn't worked out for me so well.
     
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    Nor for me.
     
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    But you both look great doing it.
    I stepped up my crashing to a new level. I ate it good last race.
     

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