to race or not to race

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Mon January 25 2010, 10:15 AM

Open Class

to race or not to race

quote:
Originally posted by Paul 061:
So I have a philisophical problem. The P.R.O. series starts March 6th. I have a family vacation to Europe going through the 3rd and 4th rounds. If I race the the first rounds and get hurt and screw up my families dream European vacation I will never forgive myself. If I don't race I ruin the series. Is it possible to race conservative enough to not get hurt but still get points? Race or not?

Really? You show up, you race hard, and the chips fall where they may. Not sure why this is even a question.

Mon January 25 2010, 10:18 AM

ted

Ya Paul us small business guys have it made. I bought my first camping trailer at 47 years old. A used one for $14,000. We bought one bike in 2009 and still owe on it. Ya life as a small business owner is the life of a King. Working 70 hours a week is my life long dream for when I turned 50.

At least I get to work for the nicest people on the planet. Dirt bikers!

Mon January 25 2010, 10:43 AM

Vetmx808

quote:
Originally posted by Open Class:
quote:
Originally posted by Paul 061:
So I have a philisophical problem. The P.R.O. series starts March 6th. I have a family vacation to Europe going through the 3rd and 4th rounds. If I race the the first rounds and get hurt and screw up my families dream European vacation I will never forgive myself. If I don't race I ruin the series. Is it possible to race conservative enough to not get hurt but still get points? Race or not?

Really? You show up, you race hard, and the chips fall where they may. Not sure why this is even a question.

Well look who came out of the wood work...how the hell are ya Dom?

Mon January 25 2010, 11:15 AM

Open Class

LOL. Yeah, been MIA for a bit. Trying not to get sucked into all the forums and blogs....

How have yu and the crew been? riding?

Mon January 25 2010, 12:55 PM

Vetmx808

We have been good...hat'en the winter. Worse one in about 3 decades over here. Sitting on about 13 inches of snow right now. Last rode my bike in November sometime....

We are trying to get together another trip to Horn Feb 19-21st. We should know more soon.

How about you? Race/Riding? Foot ok?

Mon January 25 2010, 09:51 PM

mx45

quote:
Originally posted by Paul 061:
I don't think I'm going to be able to make a practice day. We are going clam digging next weekend, then I leave for South Carolina for 3 weeks. What 30+ class are you doing Don?

Paul, I think I will remain in the 30+ C....and attempt to compete in the 40+B...lol...Too bad you can't make a practice, but hopefully we'll see you that first weekend in March.

Tue January 26 2010, 09:03 AM

ted

Ya Mr. Open Class. What have you been doing?
Did you get that track built on Mercer Island yet. I heard you had a few Zoning issues.

Tue January 26 2010, 10:26 AM

Paul 061

Ted are you guys still going to run a +40 B class this year? It's bad enough to get smoked by Grim, Holt etc. but now you have Dan Moore in the mix also.

Tue January 26 2010, 01:16 PM

wilcox

iam gonna move up ..just so Paul will get off my back LMAO .... just messing with you Paul ... but yes iam gonna move up

Tue January 26 2010, 01:35 PM

Paul 061

quote:
Originally posted by wilcox:
iam gonna move up ..just so Paul will get off my back LMAO .... just messing with you Paul ... but yes iam gonna move up

It's about time, ya sandbagger

Tue January 26 2010, 08:05 PM

Workman #21

quote:
Last rode my bike in November sometime....

Sounds about same here Vetmx808, November I mean. That Crater dudes had my bike and it's parts ever since - doing his Europe/US thingy. Me, I've got a sandwich to chew on and live European tv (http://www.cpm24.tv/) and love'n both. Should have a bike back soon enough just not sure it can handle my new found poundage.

Wed January 27 2010, 07:47 AM

Vetmx808

Your too nice Ken...if he gets on the podium anywhere, he better be ettzzzen da thank in da Workman!

I sure hope we can get our trip to Horn together....I need to get on my bike! Wife even is telling me to find a place to ride...said I was grumpy! Well...I think she is right!

Thu January 28 2010, 06:43 PM

ted

We are running 40+ sportsman, Intermediate and legends.

Thu January 28 2010, 06:48 PM

Paul 061

Ok looks like I'll have to race then

Thu January 28 2010, 08:53 PM

TRA-742

At the Horn PRO races whats the difference between 40+ int and lengend since they are raced together and counted same as a group as how they finish in order of the race as i have seen posted on results by the tower?

Fri January 29 2010, 06:29 AM

Paul 061

They have never run a seperate intermediate class. Legends has always been A/B combined scoring. This year they are running seperate A and B classes so us slow guys don't get out butts kicked so bad.

Fri January 29 2010, 08:55 AM

TRA-742

Im diggin it!

Fri January 29 2010, 09:21 AM

Paul 061

What does it matter to you? You'll still be in the "A" class

Fri January 29 2010, 09:38 AM

TRA-742

No A class here for me Paul its you and me in the int. I only get to race acouple times a year and barely top five if im lucky the legend class is for old pro's im lifetime amature rider only a legend in my mind. See ya on the line!