Here's to those that make up the grids

[vtwingrin]

Looking at the entry list for Round 3 it struck me that in any race there are only a handful of riders that have any chance of getting in the top placings, but what a boring day it would be for us spectators to see 3 or 4 bikes in each race.
So I raise my hat to all the "also rans" who turn up each meeting, each with there own reason for continuing to pour money into their chosen sport and make a decent spectacle out of it. It might be to get a few tenths off their PB, to beat that bastard that passed them last time, to prove something to themselves or just for the pure exhillaration of racing in a pack. Whatever the reason, thanks guys and gals! I for one appreciate the show you put on. Would love to be out there with you but I think I'm a bit over the hill now so I'm happy to sit and watch.

[Hondahoon]

never too old vtwin...
old bob is 74 & still racing as hard as any young guys there

& thanks for the apreciation from 1 of the said "also rans"

HH

[Tin Tin]

old bob rules... hes pretty damn quick too

[vscorsa]

When you are talking about Bob are you talking about Jeff's old man?

[chief wiggum]

would the appropriate term be "joe nobody"?

[Hondahoon]

Originally Posted by Tin Tin

old bob rules... hes pretty damn quick too

hell yeah.. old bob is a legend...
never forget him knowing i was up his ass around the left hander & shutting the door on me into skyline

after the race he had a big grin on his face & says "i heard you there but i wasnt letting you past hope i didnt give you a fright"

HH

[Hostilemonk]

Originally Posted by vtwingrin

Looking at the entry list for Round 3 it struck me that in any race there are only a handful of riders that have any chance of getting in the top placings, but what a boring day it would be for us spectators to see 3 or 4 bikes in each race.
So I raise my hat to all the "also rans" who turn up each meeting, each with there own reason for continuing to pour money into their chosen sport and make a decent spectacle out of it. It might be to get a few tenths off their PB, to beat that bastard that passed them last time, to prove something to themselves or just for the pure exhillaration of racing in a pack. Whatever the reason, thanks guys and gals! I for one appreciate the show you put on. Would love to be out there with you but I think I'm a bit over the hill now so I'm happy to sit and watch.

Only a handful - hopefully large phuging hands
and wot Hondahoon said - I'm 60+ (VE day FTW or is that the C ) and just started this year - so come and join in you may be one of those in the handful!

Re Bob - didn't see him the last round - whats Bob's race number? - is Bob entered for this round?

[Hondahoon]

Originally Posted by Hostilemonk

Only a handful - hopefully large phuging hands
and wot Hondahoon said - I'm 60+ (VE day FTW or is that the C ) and just started this year - so come and join in you may be one of those in the handful!

Re Bob - didn't see him the last round - whats Bob's race number? - is Bob entered for this round?

spoke to bob last week... he is way too busy working to run every round (bloody workoholic) he did have a shiney new 08 blade up at the track though .. hes seen the light

said he wouldnt make all the rounds this year but is #184 & not racing rd3

HH

[KEV]

Originally Posted by chief wiggum

would the appropriate term be "joe nobody"?

All the Joe nobodys is how Trever Hedge put it thats how i got known as Joseph Nobody

[smeghead]

Yup, that Leisk name has some pedigree ... for the young'uns look it up in the annals of WA motorsport

Originally Posted by vscorsa

When you are talking about Bob are you talking about Jeff's old man?

[g0zer]

there \r younr g people who wull smoke the old guys a


..nnand lotosts of old guys who will smopke the younfdger peoples.. age is only a personal measure

the r7uoole of 8infinite respect dayam lvl 4 muast b some scary scary ummm benign sry4 spelling jesus gawd

[Sean'o]

Originally Posted by g0zer

there r younr g people who wull smoke the old guys a


..nnand lotosts of old guys who will smopke the younfdger peoples.. age is only a personal measure

the r7uoole of 8infinite respect dayam lvl 4 muast b some scary scary ummm benign sry4 spelling jesus gawd

WTF?????
Take your medication man!!!!!!

[Hostilemonk]

Originally Posted by Sean'o

WTF?????
Take your medication man!!!!!!

He did - his distemper shots are wearing off tho!

or hes snorting that NX gas

[foolishboy]

So what your saying is if I can get my arse into gear next season, and actually be in Perth, I could have the first of what, 40 maybe as many as 50 race seasons ahead of me?

Quick someone do the math, whats the average cost for the average rider for one whole season?

Not that I care, Im already hooked on track days so its only a matter of time, finding it that is

[Hostilemonk]

Originally Posted by foolishboy

So what your saying is if I can get my arse into gear next season, and actually be in Perth, I could have the first of what, 40 maybe as many as 50 race seasons ahead of me?

Quick someone do the math, whats the average cost for the average rider for one whole season?

Not that I care, Im already hooked on track days so its only a matter of time, finding it that is

Depending on class, breakdowns and crashes etc. - say between 10,000 to 20,000 a year, not including the bikes.

Say 400,000 to 800,000 for 40 years.

That doesn't include the extra costs required to bnribe your partner if you have one (and can keep them) as you continue to spend. Nor the inevitible medical bills, loss of income due to injuries - and if you don't crash you ain't really trying. The extra cost incurred as your 6 year old wants to ride in PeeWee classes and goes on in other classes until they are a teenager. E.g. ask Stoner's parents what it cost them - but they are reaping the rewards - thats one family in how many thousands?

In short unless you get professional and lots of sponsorship, consider selling your siblings into slavery!

Now if you invest 10k a year @ 8% for 40 years it would be worth - - -?

[Sean'o]

Originally Posted by Hostilemonk

Depending on class, breakdowns and crashes etc. - say between 10,000 to 20,000 a year, not including the bikes.

Say 400,000 to 800,000 for 40 years.

That doesn't include the extra costs required to bnribe your partner if you have one (and can keep them) as you continue to spend. Nor the inevitible medical bills, loss of income due to injuries - and if you don't crash you ain't really trying. The extra cost incurred as your 6 year old wants to ride in PeeWee classes and goes on in other classes until they are a teenager. E.g. ask Stoner's parents what it cost them - but they are reaping the rewards - thats one family in how many thousands?

In short unless you get professional and lots of sponsorship, consider selling your siblings into slavery!

Now if you invest 10k a year @ 8% for 40 years it would be worth - - -?

Ive always wondered how you manage to afford it on the pension?

[arwon]

thanks for the post vtwingrin,
I am a somebody to all that know me here and at the track, and half of what racing is about the friendships you create with like minded people. If you ever feel like your alone at the track, just wait till you have a problem and you need assisstance, the offers of help from people who you may not know by name by have spoken to and can identify is incredible.

Seeing your PB improve or your team mates or someone your helping is what its about for me. I don't expect to win a championship on the track, but i know i win friends everytime i turn around.

[Hostilemonk]

Originally Posted by Sean'o

Ive always wondered how you manage to afford it on the pension?

'Didn't have any siblings to sell so sold the product of my loins once the battery in the cattle prod, used to discipline them, ran out.

Tried selling my body but medical science wanted it straight away, others just walked off emitting peels of hystrical laughter. So sold my soul instead, the purchaser was prepared to wait awhile.

Just make sure you lot keep working and paying your taxes so I keep getting a pension. If (when) I pass any of you just realise its been financed by your taxes

[Rich]

Arwon hit it on the head...

Its all about mates...

Everyone helps you....

No big heads...everyone is down to earth and helpful...

[nevr2old]

Originally Posted by Hostilemonk

Depending on class, breakdowns and crashes etc. - say between 10,000 to 20,000 a year, not including the bikes.

Say 400,000 to 800,000 for 40 years. ..........


Now if you invest 10k a year @ 8% for 40 years it would be worth - - -?

What are you doing publishing figures like that Hostile? If my wife sees that I´ll have to stay home and mow the lawn on weekends.

I doesn´t have to be that expensive. If you are riding for the enjoyment and not expecting to win a state title, you can race a hell of a lot cheaper than that. Using second hand race tyres helps and you don´t need a new bike. You can still do reasonable lap times, run PBs and have a top day.

Crashing is a bitch though, as it costs $.