DerekClouser

I think mostly everyone who rides Minis also rides big bikes on the track as well. They both teach valuable lessons, but I can assure you that I became a much more proficient rider on my big bike as a result of the things I've learned on the OMRL bike. It's cheap, they crash well so you can learn your limits and they don't have pristine brakes or suspension... so you learn how a bike feels in different situations without much risk of doing tons of expensive damage to a bike or to yourself. Are big bike track days fun? Absolutely... but they're far more expensive and thus... less time to do those types of things. My only argument is if you HAVEN'T tried mini-bike racing, you really can't talk about it one way or the other. And you mostly don't have an excuse to not try it as there are plenty of guys on the boards here that are willing to lend their bike for ABSOLUTELY FREE to come try it out on a practice day. I dunno... I just don't see why someone wouldn't want to at least try it.... In the end, everyone has their own agenda of fun... Mine just is currently racing mini-bikes for $70 for an entire weekend for 2 days of riding and fun having.

@GSX-Sam We are planning Mid-Ohio on Labor Day (9-3) if it fits your schedule...

Looks like you're having an awesome time with the wife, Jim! Enjoy it!

Good on you Tim! I guess it'll be my turn next year to offer the free track day. Sam, from what I saw on facebook, looks like you had a blast. Hope to be out on the track with you in the near future!

And another race

Just couldn't find my way around without really stuffing it...

Good idea... maybe adding a relationship line to the emergency contact so if it's ever needed, at least the person making the phone call understands the relationship to the member.

Damn man... unfortunate turn of events... I always get nervous about these kinds of things.

Tags for Attention for those included in the photos - @Helmutt @snot (Thanks for working the corner) @ShortyMoto

Incredibly lucky that the weather held off and we got all dry races in. Some photos and video: Didn't get race 1's cause I forgot to put in the SD-Card 😭😭 F-3 Heat-2: StockMoto Heat-2 : Lots of time following @Limitedslip7 Here are some photos from the weekend (thank you @jacobhawkins for grabbing these highlights) - Sorry that your crash kept you out of the races this weekend: Full Album: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmgKaZdb

Like I said though, he's still learning the bike... there's something to be said about not having any feel, suspension is shit, brakes are shit, and no power. It takes some getting used to. But yea, he was well off the pace. With that being said, he didn't finish in last...

When you pass the same guy every two laps.. I think it's fair to say lapped traffic hahahaha

Kevin was getting familiar with the antiquated OMRL machine. It's a little different than his RSV4. All I can say is that at least he was out there giving it a go... unlike some people... :shrug:

Adkins and PIRC are the two closest to CLE... the other tracks are Circleville and G&J. PIRC is great but the most expensive cause they charge an arm and a leg to rent the kart track. Unfortunately the last 4 races of the season are only G&J and CRP

Here are some of the many photos that @tall_tracy and I took over the weekend. Pictured @kbrok @Helmutt @snot @ShortyMoto @jacobhawkins @what and myself.

There are plenty of practice days. You are more than welcome to take my CRF around the track as much as you want on those days to try it out. If you are looking to race, it would be like $70.00 (4 races) + bike rental fee. And honestly, we have enough guys that may or not be able to make a race weekend occassionally that we can yank their bike for you to try it!

Yes, was a blast. Got my first podium in F3. Finished 3rd out of 22 just behind @jacobhawkins. I can honestly say that if you are at all interested in racing or track days, you should consider this. It's substantially cheaper than the big bikes and just as much fun. I'll post up some pics when I get em edited and uploaded.

@kbrok Here you go...

@durk Sorry, I lost your email but here are a few of the pics I took of you.

The Craiglist post says 1-7/8

Called and got voicemails. Guess I'll wait for them to call me back...

Company is agreeing to pay for my move back home and need to get some quotes from some moving companies. Just moving a 2-bedroom apartment w/ garage from Toledo to Akron, OH. Any recommendations on who to go with or who to avoid? Need to get a few quotes to the boss so we can select the best one that fits the need. Thanks

If you look at their tickets website, $50 for offroad vehicle/golf cart pass.

Good thing the Z125 isn't an offroad vehicle

Also, you'd better bring that salsa you brought last time! I can bring whatever so just keep me in the loop.