quote:Originally posted by daveinoregon
Mark, I congratulate you on your racing and dedication to the sport. I edited and produced shows on Fox Sports Net for many years that covered GNCC, Hare and Hound and others, and although I haven't raced, I have a deep appreciation for those that do. Maybe we'll catch up in PM sometime and trade a few words because I'd like to hear what you're up to.
Dave,
Sure thing...Drop me a line anytime...As of now, my brother and I are preparing for the upcoming season. We'll be on YAMAHA's this year...Decided to make the switch from Honda, after 7 years racing them. Actually started racing on a YAMAHA...And it's good to be back on one again![^]
My brother will be racing in the fast class this year. His results last year earned him a top 5 position in the largest and toughest class in the series. Might not have been the fastest class, but it is definitely the largest and toughest class. He beat a lot of younger guys, and he was racing a CR500. Although he's glad he'll be on a 250 this year and judging from his riding when we practice. He definitely is faster on the 250...And some of the guys that he will be racing with have all noticed the improvement. So he's already got a mental edge over them...[/emoticons/emotion-5.gif][/emoticons/emotion-1.gif]
As for me I think I'll move up to the class he was racing in and see what I can do. Even though most of the riders in that class are a lot younger than me. I think my experience will give me an advantage over them. Because I was once told that to win a race, you first have to finish the race. Those younger riders are willing to take unnecessary risks which usually result in them hitting the ground.[B)] So maybe that will work to my advantage...
Anyway talk at you later...I gotta get ready for work...
Mark aka Mad Man