Corey
GPz550 Addict
- Joined
- Mar 29, 2006
- Location
- East Side of the Bay Area Pond
- Moto(s)
- '03 SV650 (Race Bike) '85 GPz550
- Name
- Corey
Wow, where do I start? The beginning? This could take longer than downloading and editing the videos to YouTube, so I'll get this part out of the way, and my first races are complete, and my old muscles are sore, but it's a good sore. 
Racing with AFM is so frickin' fun it's unbelieveable!!!
It all comes down to the whole picture. From Pitting with Mellow Yellow, and tex Wasabe and their race bet . . . see other thread for results, and pictures . . .
. . . saying hello to other racers I met at Buttonwillow spectating last round, to Dan Sewell's shop-rag drawing and mentor help through the key areas of the track:
. . . to having other racers help me with my one-off belly pan, it's all a package deal, and I had soooo much fun. Thank you #814 Robert Swafford (aka Dr Swade). Had it not been for your direction, and assistance with modifications, I wouldn't have completed any practice rounds before the races.
Passed tech with I believe one of the most unusual belly Pans anyone has seen, but it passed. First outing on the track had it scraping on left turns, so I came in to adjust it. Made it out for one lap afterwards, and still scraping, resulting in a call to tech for dragging parts. After Dr Swade worked with me on the pan, practice 2 resulted in no more scraping, so I was on my way to work on a very technical track I've never been on before. My work was cut out for me. After this session, I stopped by to see my mentor Dan Sewell, and he gave me a few pointers around this track, on the the rag above. Helped tremendously, and I dropped a total of 16 seconds in the the final practice session. Thanks Dan!!!
Entered in Race 1 Clubman Middleweight, and Race 2 Clubman Lightweight, back to back, and dumb owner-operator of a Go Pro(me), didn't have it turned on, and missed a great battle I had with a few, well, OK, maybe one racer in each race. I did add enough fuel, so I didn't run out. Saw the typical bikes down during both races, and even one on the warm up lap. Cold brakes, cold tires, and excited racers will do that. It reminded me to take it easy, and line up on my correct box number. My focus was to finish, and pick out someone I wanted to race, pass, that I know I could catch up to. I completed that in both Race 1 and 2.
Returned to the pits, to add fuel, and set the Go Pro up so I know it would record Race #4, F40, and that it did. F40 should be F Expert, as you'll see in my video. Just like I was taught in NRS, keep your line, and don't let them bother you as they pass you anywhere, and everywhere out there. like you're standing still. I couldn't draft anyone after any pass, but this last race did get me down another full second from Race 1 best time, and bettered my race time from Race 2 as well. I was tired, but the times didn't show. No one really to race with in this group for me, so as each racer passed, I watched their lines till they vanished into the next corner, and gave their lines a try. My old steed has it in it, but the rider needs a little more trust in the adhesion, and still has to get off the bike more.
Finishing the days races, and knowing I wouldn't be back for the next day, left me tired, and sore in muscles, as I loaded up the truck to head home. Muscles I haven't used in a long time are still sore today, but I'll get over it. Could be the track, could be me out of shape, or could be racing is just that way. Maybe all 3, but I had the time of my life, and look forward to Round 3, to better my results, and lap times.
Anyone reading this, can take an old bike like mine, and go racing. It's not that difficult, and whether you win or finish 2nd, it's all about the comradery, and having fun. What a workout. Thank to all that make these events happen, from the workers, to the racers. I'll remember this virginity loss for a long time, or as long as my memory allows.
Burning 1, you do have a HUGE Number Plate, and you throw that GS around the track very well. Good meeting you as well.
Here's the videos on PhotoBucket.com as YouTube wouldn't allow me to download them for some reason. I should have had the camera on the fender, but that's for next time... Enjoy what I have for now. If you were in that race, you'll see yourself pass me at some point.
See all of you Round 2.
Racing with AFM is so frickin' fun it's unbelieveable!!!
It all comes down to the whole picture. From Pitting with Mellow Yellow, and tex Wasabe and their race bet . . . see other thread for results, and pictures . . .
. . . saying hello to other racers I met at Buttonwillow spectating last round, to Dan Sewell's shop-rag drawing and mentor help through the key areas of the track:
. . . to having other racers help me with my one-off belly pan, it's all a package deal, and I had soooo much fun. Thank you #814 Robert Swafford (aka Dr Swade). Had it not been for your direction, and assistance with modifications, I wouldn't have completed any practice rounds before the races.
Passed tech with I believe one of the most unusual belly Pans anyone has seen, but it passed. First outing on the track had it scraping on left turns, so I came in to adjust it. Made it out for one lap afterwards, and still scraping, resulting in a call to tech for dragging parts. After Dr Swade worked with me on the pan, practice 2 resulted in no more scraping, so I was on my way to work on a very technical track I've never been on before. My work was cut out for me. After this session, I stopped by to see my mentor Dan Sewell, and he gave me a few pointers around this track, on the the rag above. Helped tremendously, and I dropped a total of 16 seconds in the the final practice session. Thanks Dan!!!
Entered in Race 1 Clubman Middleweight, and Race 2 Clubman Lightweight, back to back, and dumb owner-operator of a Go Pro(me), didn't have it turned on, and missed a great battle I had with a few, well, OK, maybe one racer in each race. I did add enough fuel, so I didn't run out. Saw the typical bikes down during both races, and even one on the warm up lap. Cold brakes, cold tires, and excited racers will do that. It reminded me to take it easy, and line up on my correct box number. My focus was to finish, and pick out someone I wanted to race, pass, that I know I could catch up to. I completed that in both Race 1 and 2.
Returned to the pits, to add fuel, and set the Go Pro up so I know it would record Race #4, F40, and that it did. F40 should be F Expert, as you'll see in my video. Just like I was taught in NRS, keep your line, and don't let them bother you as they pass you anywhere, and everywhere out there. like you're standing still. I couldn't draft anyone after any pass, but this last race did get me down another full second from Race 1 best time, and bettered my race time from Race 2 as well. I was tired, but the times didn't show. No one really to race with in this group for me, so as each racer passed, I watched their lines till they vanished into the next corner, and gave their lines a try. My old steed has it in it, but the rider needs a little more trust in the adhesion, and still has to get off the bike more.
Finishing the days races, and knowing I wouldn't be back for the next day, left me tired, and sore in muscles, as I loaded up the truck to head home. Muscles I haven't used in a long time are still sore today, but I'll get over it. Could be the track, could be me out of shape, or could be racing is just that way. Maybe all 3, but I had the time of my life, and look forward to Round 3, to better my results, and lap times.
Anyone reading this, can take an old bike like mine, and go racing. It's not that difficult, and whether you win or finish 2nd, it's all about the comradery, and having fun. What a workout. Thank to all that make these events happen, from the workers, to the racers. I'll remember this virginity loss for a long time, or as long as my memory allows.
Burning 1, you do have a HUGE Number Plate, and you throw that GS around the track very well.
Good meeting you as well.Here's the videos on PhotoBucket.com as YouTube wouldn't allow me to download them for some reason. I should have had the camera on the fender, but that's for next time... Enjoy what I have for now. If you were in that race, you'll see yourself pass me at some point.
See all of you Round 2.
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were great to hear. I wish I would have seen your race, and getting the tip-over switch reinstalled the right way, should have you and Charles doing a re-match. Same outfit, same track, different day. There's going to be a shoot-out!
