The Tony Challenge and other winners!
It was cold, windy and wet this weekend at Willow Springs for the final round of the 2010 season. Laps times were slow but the big boys and girls raced anyway.
Tony S. won again in Novice 250 GP riding my TZ 250 having clinched this Championship a few months ago. The improvements we made to the bike since the last ride were all good.
In Novice Ninja Cup, riding his 250 Ninja, Tony battled for third all race long. Tony was in third place twice but finished about one bike length back in 4th. This was Tony’s best Ninja finish to date. Tony took 4th in this championship!
Andy E. won the Roadracing World 250 GP class with a come from behind run to take 1st at the line and the Championship by 44 points. He also won the Solo GT-GP endurance class.
Mike G. won the Solo GT-Light Championship, the Battle Of The Twins Lightweight Championship and won for the day in 660 Singles. And that does not mean he’s single, MG is happily married to the lady with a beret.
First time racer Dave P. rode his GSX-R1000 to 2nd in his first race ever, in the EDventure Racing New Racer Race. Dave used full wet tires on Saturday in the WSMC new racer school to drag his knee in the rain passing his instructor who was on DOT tires.
Now it’s time to get ready for next weekends Track Daz event on Sat & Sun back at Willow.
My Shop Today
In this Photo: 617, My ‘90 TZ 250 ready to go into the trailer for Tony to race with WSMC this weekend. The forks and shock have just been valved and sprung by Lindemann Engineering and I went to town trimming all the bolts with my lathe.
The black, yellow & red 250 Ninja is Dave’s his shock is at Lindemann Engineering right now and I’m fixing up a bunch of small stuff to make it easier to work on. I’ll also be removing the ignition switch and using the Hi Low switch as the on off switch. I like that mod, it’s fun to ask people to start my bike and watch them look for the key.
The green bike behind Dave’s is a 2010 ZX-6R. If I tell you what I’m doing with it I have to kill you.
The orange and black 2001 TZ 250 is John’s and it’s also waiting to go in the trailer for this weekend.
The orange bike behind the orange TZ is Bill’s Fischer MRX. It’s here to become a race bike. The next step is having race body work made. That will happen next week.
The upper fairing, 990, from Dave’s Ninja is resting on the floor in front of Richard’s RS 250 Aprilia. The RS is waiting for the last few parts so I can finish putting it back together after it blew up.
The blue bike with the blank number plate is Bill’s sold SV 650. I fixed it up for the new owner who will pick it up soon.
Not in this picture are two XR 100’s, one XR 80, one Mini Bike, one CBR 600 F1 and Guy’s 250 Ninja.
I think my shop is cool.
As The TZ Turns, Up-date
Tony has been racing my ’90 TZ250 most of this season, he’s leading the points in WSMC Novice 250 GP. At first I just fixed the small stuff because I wanted to be sure the deal would work for Tony. Well the hook is fully set and we have started fixing the big stuff. For this months races we have new silencers and re-worked forks and shock done by Lindemann Engineering. The new spring rates and valving will make a big difference. I just spent a few hours using my lathe to remove weight from the bike and installed the forks and silencers.
Tomorrow I’ll install the shock and replace some leaking exhaust valve seals. We’ll be at Willow this weekend.
My 71 year old rider can smoke your 60 year old rider!
Track Daz at Willow Springs
Track Daz is holding two days of Thanksgiving fun at Willow Springs on Nov. 27th and 28th. This is after Thanksgiving so you won’t miss out on the big feast.
I plan to be there because Track Daz and EDventure Racing just worked out a deal, you don’t have to pay my entry fee for me too ride with you.
We will do set up work before lunch with you riding and me working. Then I’ll join you on track for lead/follow after lunch.
My new fee structure is $200 for one person. Or $150 each for up to 3 people each day.
One time travel fee for this event will be $40 each.
Space is limited so sign up soon.
Time to ride!
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Halloween at Buttonwillow
2 clients today. Jay and Lisa, as in Jay & Lisa from Saturday. Jay races a SV 650 and Lisa races a 250 Ninja. If you have been racing either of them get ready to be bummed.
Another great Edventure day.
Today Dave, Joe, Jay & Lisa blasted around in the sun at Buttonwillow.
Dave left darkies on the track.
Joe made clean passes.
Jay had his mind altered.
Lisa may have learned the most.
I got to ride too.
Tomorrow we ride around in circles again.
Dave, Tony, Rick & I had a great day.
After setting up, signing up, teching & meeting we worked on bike set up for the first half of the day. Sag and damping, de-briefing, make a few changes and go for another ride.
In the afternoon we did lead/follow worked on lines, look farther ahead, keep your head and eyes up, what are you doing with the clutch?
The bikes work better now and the riders are faster and tired.
See you tomorrow.
Getting Ready
I’m busy with shop work and getting ready for next weekends 3 day Halloween Extravaganza at Buttonwillow with The Track Club. So far we have Dave & Rick signed up for Friday. On Saturday we have Dave, another Dave, Joe and maybe Rick again. Sunday has 3 maybes and still counting. We have room for more, sign up now.
We’ll be doing riding coaching and bike set up work. Because of the group rate your fee is much lower than normal.
Buttonwillow is not the best track for racing but it’s great for training because it has a little of everything. The Track Club is highly organized so there is little down time caused by red flags.
Looks like the weather will be great, low 70’s with some cloud cover.
I’ll be set up on your right after you pass the front gate. RV spot 15A.
Costume optional. Leathers required.
Streets WSMC Report
Check out the EDventure Racing gang . From the left we have the Ninja Twins Andrew & Niccole, Kyle’s bike Richard’s bike, brothers Al & Guy and Tony.