TRMN8TR Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 In the rulebook it says you must score points in 6 out of 10 events to qualify for a podium position. And when I talked to Todd about it a few weeks ago he said 5 or 6 rounds were needed depending on if Grattan was canceled. So I assume it is 5 rounds needed to qualify since Grattan is canceled and Taft has 4 rounds.All that means is Taft isn't gonna get a trophy. Doesn't mean you get to jump ahead of him and take his spot. Trust me, Hollywood was trying his best to get Todd to bump Taft out of that first spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 I think Nate was asking why to Grattan.Not sure Nate, haven't really heard anything on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRMN8TR Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Probably attendance is too low. I know I was planning to sign up but didn't do it yet. I think the same with a lot of others. Sucks, I was really looking forward to 1 more round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantahertzdonut Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Had what turned out to be an outstanding day Saturday. The frost made the morning interesting to say the least but things came around. I know I set some personal best times based on a chase video of me. I'll call that ending on a high note for the season.If I'm still living in Ohio next spring, I'll look forward to riding with everyone again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidersDiscount Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Yea, I was referring to why it was cancelled. We were really looking forward to the Grattan race! We were going to bring the big rig for a little demo for you guys and a couple AMA riders to ride with. I can understand the reasoning if expected participation was low but it's like messing around with a girl who's all foreplay and no fun. :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ama146 Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 So there is no class champion then? That seems kind of silly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 So there is no class champion then? That seems kind of sillyVery Silly !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHill Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Sorry to hear about Grattan, I wasn't going to be able to make it, but it is too bad for those who were planning for it.Had a good time Saturday even though I was riding like crap. Just when I started to get back in a groove; I had the pleasure of being absolutely smoked by every advanced rider in the combined session. If I have time I'll throw it up on YouTube tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRMN8TR Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Well look at it this way. (Coming from a guy who finished behind you in every race, ran 7 of 8 rounds and still could only finish 6th in points, so not trying to be a smart ass) If the guy only ran 4 rounds and still none of us were able to beat him in points, do we deserve to be class champion?The real reason for that rule is to try and encourage everyone to come to as many rounds as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollywood33 Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 (edited) All that means is Taft isn't gonna get a trophy. Doesn't mean you get to jump ahead of him and take his spot. Trust me, Hollywood was trying his best to get Todd to bump Taft out of that first spot. Hahaha, yeah I was puttin in work for you, Andrew (and myself )! I feel for ya, not really sure why that rule even exists if it doesn't mean anything, but whatever. What Brandon was saying yesterday makes sense though, if Taft scored enough points in only four rounds and we couldn't catch him, then that's on us for not being fast enough I guess. He probably deserves the championship and they should just say straight up that whoever has the most points wins. The only reason to have a minimum round rule is to get guys to the track I guess.Your situation sucks though because you were planning on going to Grattan and would have most likely passed him up, I understand that. Shit I could have caught him too but I wasn't planning on making the last round anyway. Guess I'll take my fourth place. At least I can claim third in the Mini 20. EDIT: Damnit, apparently Brandon hit post before me! Edited October 15, 2012 by Hollywood33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRMN8TR Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 EDIT: Damnit, apparently Brandon hit post before me!At least I can beat you at something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollywood33 Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 At least I can beat you at something. Oh whatever, I seem to remember you pulling away and disappearing in Race 1 while you grabbed that podium spot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ama146 Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Makes sense unfortunately. Guess I can't really complain, I'm happy with 2nd still. But you know what they say about 2nd place: it's the first lower! Hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantahertzdonut Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Does anyone know what happened to the guy that went down in session 5 on Saturday on the HawkGT? We were wondering what his condition was and if anyone was able to get his car and bike home since it appears he showed up alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollywood33 Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Makes sense unfortunately. Guess I can't really complain, I'm happy with 2nd still. But you know what they say about 2nd place: it's the first lower! HahahaI know it sucks since we were kind of led to one understanding, and then the rug gets pulled out from under your hopes and dreams, lol. But you rode great this year and had a solid season and thats what really matters. There'll be plenty more seasons to come. (Oh, and I'm coming for you next year! Wherever you might be on track.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 So there is no class champion then? That seems kind of sillyThere is a class champ, he just doesn't get the trophy and perks of winning it since he missed too many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ama146 Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 This is all a scheme from Todd so he doesn't have to give a discount to anyone next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photos by Marty Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Does anyone know what happened to the guy that went down in session 5 on Saturday on the HawkGT? We were wondering what his condition was and if anyone was able to get his car and bike home since it appears he showed up alone.From what I heard, busted ribs. His car disappeared on Sunday around lunch-time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobko31 Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 In 2010 I got 2nd int the championship last year I got 3rd and this year I got 17th. Winning only saves you a couple dollars and gets you white plates. You guys all ran good this year for guys that just started racing. Just remember the faster you go the more money it cost. If everything goes as planned I will be at every round next year. Between all of us I think it will be an epic year for racing in the 600 class P.s if any one has a subframe or plastic for a 06 07 r6 let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHill Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Here is a few shots of me getting in the way of the advance guys during the last session on Saturday. Can't wait to do it again next year!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmJ-g0VweFE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRMN8TR Posted October 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Just remember the faster you go the more money it cost. True statement. Between all of us I think it will be an epic year for racing in the 600 class And this too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRMN8TR Posted October 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 And nice video Ryan. I like the shot of Wayne popping a little wheely for ya, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 neat video! my body position has apparently improved a bit lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Nice video Ryan .What kind of times were you running that session?Oh,and I seen my Harley buddy ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ama146 Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 What determines who gets bumped up to expert anyway? Does whoever win novice move up and thats it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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