I know 2 of the Intermediate guys sign up so they can follow there kids, they are not actually riding the event other than to enjoy the loop and abide by AMA rules.
Once again, I had a blast other that staying up till 4:00 am draining gas out of my diesel truck, but the Howard brothers sure are fun to hang out with. We had a wild time!
I want to say thanks to Phil for allowing us to use TI's computer scoring. Also, thanks to Biff for help on reaching out to MOTA members via internet.
Once again, we where amazed how tidy everyone kept the place, no trash left about, Thank You.
Ride of the weekend, Saturday section #3 first loop, little greasy, steep hill side, big log off camber for Intermediate/Senior, I was nervous, many riders struggling. Dick Debolt takes a look at the trap, hops on his bike and cleans it no problem, Awsome!
Other highlights, The Howard family playing horse shoes till the middle of the night and then hanging zippy's bike 6/7 ft. in the air. Zippy and I are drinking coffee looking out the window in the morning and Biff saying, Zip is that your bike hanging there?
Everyone enjoyed watching 14 yr. old Chase Harker battle 18 Experts, that kid rides good! Will be fun to watch him progress.
Then, the Ironman award should be given to Jim Gwane, the guy had Knee surgery that went slightly bad over the winter, Comes back to Win on Sunday over all, great job again Jim!
We had 3'' of snow on Monday! My wife and I decided to split to Florida for a 4 day get away, we are now Sun burnt and headed home.
I'm adding another piece of property, loop will be at least one mile longer.
Expert and Advance sections will be much shorter, this was the main reason the event took so long on Saturday Last year. Also, we will use TI's scoring computer, this will be fun to see lap scores/standings and save time at the end of the day adding up points!
I do not expect any Exhibition riders, If I'm contacted that one will show, then I will add a line for them.
Its a up lifting post in such dreaded times, Makes me chuckle looking at the replies.
My friends where stressing out over the phone, I calmly said detach the rear brake caliper and see if thy wheel turns, evidently there was a bind in the brake. Wheel is rolling free now and we are scheduled for a practice session Sunday.
How do you tighten the fly wheel? I took it off with the impact wrench, do you give it a light zap with the impact to tighten or do you use specific torque (lbs.) settings.
Hurray, I have spark!
Thank You everyone for your suggestions, tomorrow I will tell the whole story.
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Great event!
The Indiana hillbillies really enjoyed the sections/loop!
Way to go Brad Howard for a strong first place.
sam (Indiana bike gang leader)