DerekClouser

@whaler and his son watching: @Wolfman1 and @ricer1 @whaler @Wolfman1 and @ricer1 being interviewed by a PA Gazette journalist @TimTheAzn getting his photo game on.

Had a wonderful time this weekend at PIRC. A full 3-day long weekend of motorcycle racing is always a good thing. Had good times with @ricer1 @TimTheAzn @what @tall_tracy @jacobhawkins . Nice seeing @Isaac's Papa and @dpgasser showing up as well! Full Album of Photos (anyone is free to download any of the photos if they want) https://flic.kr/s/aHsm7utDHa Here are some of the highlights:

After the first session (possibly second) they gave her a dedicated female coach. The first lap we almost had a 30 bike pileup on the front straight because we literally almost came to a complete stop on the front straight as a result of her.

Aiming high and willing to settle. I know they are going to try and beat me down on costs, but ultimately they are responsible because they're knowingly let me buy a faulty product.

I will be there with @ricer1 all weekend.... Heading out tomorrow morning but we are high class people so we got a hotel.

I've sent an email saying they need to reimburse me to replace my helmet, boots, gloves, suit, fairings, slipon, and bar end. Fortunately doesn't appear to be any engine damage. Took her out today and bike seems like normal.

At least I've become a martyr. Definitely going to be contacting K&N and telling them they need to reimburse me for the damages to all my equipment.

Also, some of these shots were taken by @jacobhawkins father. Special thank you to him for helping make this event even more memorable.

It's definitely a hobby of mine, which I enjoy a lot, but she knows the frustrations of always shooting others but rarely getting my own photos so she has taken it upon herself to learn more about how to use the camera. There were lots of shots that she messed up because she forgot to move up the shutter speed and/or ISO (if needed) to give a bit more sharpness but I appreciate the fact that she will at least do what she can because she knows I enjoy it so much. ( I should have taken out of manual mode and put it into shutter speed priority)

Thank you!

Warning: Inbound Picture Takeover. Full Album Is Available Here ( You can download full-resolution photos from here as well): https://flic.kr/s/aHsm3kWJX8 You have been warned.

Interested, but I have to figure out what's up with the GSXR motor first. Although, as interested as I am in going, I may have to space it out a bit as I'm still paying for our upcoming wedding so can't spend too many extra funds.

They most certainly did, I just think @Tonik wanted another hot lap.

Agreed, all considering I'm glad this happened on the track and not on the street too....

Get off the track ASAP, not blow passed the pit and get another hot lap in like someone did.

I always just hand tighten my filters. I've never used a K&N Oil filter before and this will be my last. I'm still hopeful no damage was done to the motor. This is the result of it failing on the back stretch of Mid-Ohio at 12K RPM at ~140mph.

What an awesome time, even with my crash at the end, still had a great time. Thank you @Tonik for sharing the experience with me for our first track days together. Thanks to @TimTheAzn for helping show the ropes. Here is the video for those interested: Looks like the K&N Oil Filter failed and shot oil everywhere ---