SMRRC Family

[sjfdmicp]

I will be the person to start this topic and put my head on the chopping block. The SMRRC has been a nice family envirinment friends going to the track on a Sunday and have fun racing and take home some plastic to put in the garage. This year I have seen more crashes bar banging in four races then all last year. I think some people are acting and racing like this for money. I started racing at stockton for fun and have made some good friends that will last a life time. I would half to say that all of us that race take off the leathers on Sunday and go to work on Monday happy from a great weekend of fun not in the hospital or in a cast. That is just my 2 cents on what I heve seen this year.

 

[campbellracing]

I agree that there is a lot of aggressive riding out there. I have noticed more towards the little kids lately plus the added protesting against little kids riding with bigger guys on the same cc bike type. I guess I am advocating for the little guys in this reply, but I think the whole aggressive attitude needs to change. Of course rubbing is part of racing, but with some friendly competition added into the mix would be nice. Since this is the only place in Nor-Cal to go mini road racing they have to start somewhere. Us, and a lot of the other little guys come from a family that have been into this sport for some time, so we all know rubbing is part of racing, but I also believe it can be done without the reckless and some times seem to be intentional hitting. There you go.

 

[SennaSixty8]

I personally CANNOT agree MORE with both of these posts! Last year was a VERY friendly and BONDING season, and I truly MISS those days. This year the speeds are up, the talent is brimming, and the injured list keeps on growing.

In the last 3 outta 4 races, I've seen alot of OVERLY agressive passing, even during PRACTICE laps. :confused

All I can say is that I TRY to pass as cleanly and controlled as I possibly can, and never take a chance that would put me out of a race...especially in a main event. But, who am I to say, since my grid usually consists of 4-5 people consistantly.

Anyways....thanks Todd, and Campbell Racing for bringing up this point.

Good Luck to all my Racing Buddies...and STAY HEALTHY, while HAVING FUN!

see ya at the TRACK!:cool

 

[ChainLash]

:thumbup Good posts guys.

Dunno about the rest of yous, but I am not pro. My livelihood and sense of worth is not tied into my race results. The foremost objective is to have fun. When it involves jeopardizing other's health and well-being, the fun stops.

I hope we all keep this in mind and race aggressively, but cleanly, smartly, and respectfully.

*steps off soap box*

 

[Manimal]

Where's da Mojo when you need it?!!!! :cry :laughing

Some ballzy racing out there for sho' these dayz.......passin' on the inside line of a chicane :loco

I too am in it for the fun and would much rather race another day than to risk myself and fellow racer in any danger.

Race fast and be safe Mini Barfers :teeth

 

[ssev155]

When I started this sport almost a year ago at the July race, I couldn't believe how safe the sport looked. There was a crash here and there but it was usually a lowside or a couple guys bumping in the corner and most were the pocket bikers. There are more fast riders this year but you don't see the really fast guys like Brian H., Eric H., Elana M or Paul J. cleaning people out. You can go fast and be safe. In the end it's all supposed to be FUN!!! If you want cash rewards go to AFM. I saw more crashes Sunday then any other race since I started. I've talked to Matt and he is taking action against the unsafe riders. It doesn't matter for me anymore as I will no longer be racing but I have made some really good frinds that I hope will get to continue and not go through what I did.

 

[TeamMacDaddy]

boy did you all hit the nail on the head!! I also own a business and can't afford to get cracked up because i want a little trophie. In the 4.2 PB race i fallowed little Vision for all 10 laps he's only 5 and has great riding ability for his age.. I could have forced the issue because he is a lot slower in the technicle areas of the track but i didn't want to risk knocking him down or even causing him to crash by my going underneith him. it was only his first race.. i know other people in that class would have not thought twice about pushing him out of the way. or clipping someones front tire to get inside.

 

[Patrickmotox]

Way to go TeamMacDaddy and all the rest of you. With my son being new to road racing, It is nice to know that people are out there looking out for the newbies, I just wish it was that way all the time. My son races Motocross primarily, and he rides with in his age group. This seems to work out very well. When ever we go to open practice at the tracks, where they mix the big bikes with the minis, adult riders with kids, it is like open warfare. I hold my breath every time he is out there with the adults and big bikes, cause they ride like they are trying to qualify for a heat race. Lets just hope things calm down.

Was it a novice race where Steve got injured? Get well soon.

 

[Edge43]

Get well, and give it time. I hope to see you back, as it was fun watching you and Jordan go around the track in the first part of the year.

As for my 2 cents. I agree that there is alot more agressive riding this year. More chopping of front end blocking, weaving, contact from hard passes, and packs of riders that all it takes is one mistake to make a pile up.

You pretty much know who these riders are, and either race them or let them go.

Matt can do only so much. AFM has a crash rule and a DQ rule for agressive riding. I hope that it doesn't come to this for such a great friends and family oriented club.

We need to, as members, self enforce the safety of our sport.

When I started this sport almost a year ago at the July race, I couldn't believe how safe the sport looked. There was a crash here and there but it was usually a lowside or a couple guys bumping in the corner and most were the pocket bikers. There are more fast riders this year but you don't see the really fast guys like Brian H., Eric H., Elana M or Paul J. cleaning people out. You can go fast and be safe. In the end it's all supposed to be FUN!!! If you want cash rewards go to AFM. I saw more crashes Sunday then any other race since I started. I've talked to Matt and he is taking action against the unsafe riders. It doesn't matter for me anymore as I will no longer be racing but I have made some really good frinds that I hope will get to continue and not go through what I did.

 

[MattM]

Hello all,

I too am glad that you all, as members, are voicing your opinions. Let me first start off by saying racing is racing and by that I mean this. You sometimes have good days and sometimes you have bad. It could be practice, it could be in the race, it could be on the warm-up lap. But sooner or later something is gonna happen and you may get caught out. For instance, Elena' weekend started off with 2 crashes, one where she was injured and the other partially wrecked the bike. My point is..is that soemtimes things happen. I diffinately think that something was in the air this weekend. Maybe it was the fact that we finally got some good weather and some folks thought that they can now really let it hang out, I don't know.

I see most of you stating that you noticed alot more crashes this past race or races. Let me remind you of last year when we had 4 broken collar bones, a foot injurt that required surgery and screws and this was just in the pocket bike classes. Remember last years thunder races, when it seamed like we could not complete a race without picking someone off of the ground? Val??? (your knee and famous over the bars incident). Not that this is acceptable by any means, it's just that some of you may have forgot or maybe you were'nt the ones involved in the incidents.

Last year was our first year and everything was new so I can understand and really appreciate, and believe me I do, our family atmosphere. It is something that I love about our club and is something that I will not forego for any reason whatsoever.

Like Ssev155 mentioned, there are a few riders that I have spoken to after the event and are basically on probation to get their act together or they will not be welcome at our club.

Steve, I hope you reconsider your decision to quit racing. I know you are self employed and that obviously weights on whether or not to continue. Give yourself a few weeks to recover and then make you choice.

Again I hope all had a good time. If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to call or e-mail me.

Sincerely
Matt Myers
Race Director SMRRC

 

[Wheelgarage]

I really chilled on real aggressive manuvers since the end of last year. I will now only pass if I can do it cleanly. Since my bike has been losing power since the day I had the "oil" problem, I have been trying to increase my corner speed to pass. I had many opportunities, but know I would have to elbow someone out of the way.

Once I get my bike in order, it's back to the normal CLEAN passing...or jumping the rumble strip.

Keep it nice out there...please.

 

[Wheelgarage]

Sorry Jordan....the Novice mehle was me at the start. My bike popped out of 1st and stuck it back down, releasing the clutch too fast. I ended up knocking into Ray...then it started from there.

I was told by the other racers involved that it is racing, but I KNOW THAT I COULD HAVE AVOIDED IT. Next race will be different, I promise.

Get well, and give it time. I hope to see you back, as it was fun watching you and Jordan go around the track in the first part of the year.

As for my 2 cents. I agree that there is alot more agressive riding this year. More chopping of front end blocking, weaving, contact from hard passes, and packs of riders that all it takes is one mistake to make a pile up.

You pretty much know who these riders are, and either race them or let them go.

Matt can do only so much. AFM has a crash rule and a DQ rule for agressive riding. I hope that it doesn't come to this for such a great friends and family oriented club.

We need to, as members, self enforce the safety of our sport.

 

[Edge43]

Thank you for the post. Jordan had no idea what happened. His hand is fine, and the YSR will be without bodywork for a while.

Take it from me... It is racing, and mistakes happen to good people. All is good, and I hope you are ok and able to get back as well.

Sorry Jordan....the Novice mehle was me at the start. My bike popped out of 1st and stuck it back down, releasing the clutch too fast. I ended up knocking into Ray...then it started from there.

I was told by the other racers involved that it is racing, but I KNOW THAT I COULD HAVE AVOIDED IT. Next race will be different, I promise.

 

[sjfdmicp]

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I think this is a good topic for a new club to talk about. It is one thing to crash because you go down from somthing you did but when you get taken out by a rider that riding to hard or over his head that is when I have a problem. I think if you ride for the year and not for the one race you will have a good year and go home happy.

 

[Patrickmotox]

Not only that, but this is local mini racing. If you want to push it to the limit then go to the mini gp's, or race big bikes with people that are ready to take you out. (actually I imagine that this is the problem, people that are racing on the bigger bike tracks on bigger bikes are infiltrating the mini ranks). This is for fun, there is no money. It is kinda like this is softball. If you want to play hard ball you move to a different league. If you are young and an up and comer, then you use this as your stepping stone, as many of the young guns are doing, which is what this is primarily for. That and for old guys to have fun, not be taken out. So ride safe and always protect yourself. Remember, its like out on the street, watch out.

 

[SVsick50]

I'll come out and say it. I'm not finshing out the season for a couple of reasons:

1. I stopped having fun racing (not because of you guys, though!)

2. Time for a change-up in my motorcycle life

On issue 1: I really cracked my head bad in the rain race. So bad, that my body was in shock after the race and I was running a fever for a week afterward. It was at that point of when I started to second guess How much fun was I really having?. My crash(es) were from me being too aggressive in trying to place, and it wasn't fun. I have more fun going on a practice day, when my commitment to my day is nil. On practice days, if I'm having a bad day I just go home. In a race environment, I have a hard time doing that. So, it just wasn't fun anymore. But track days are a blast. :banana

Also, I wondered that if I did continue the season, what would it bring me? Especially if I wasn't having fun anymore? That was it! Track days from now on, and now my commitment is ZERO, and I can just have fun.

On Issue 2: I have been sportriding non-stop for about 7 years. Since I'm not going to be chasing Rossi for the MotoGP championship anytime soon, I've decided that I want to change things up a bit via a motard or dual sport. I was at THill the other day, and it didn't have the same appeal it had before. In fact, I was sitting there feeling bad about the hundreds of dollars I spent to go there. That's why I'm selling the SV.

So, I like what Todd had to say, and I've taken a step back and have decided to hang it (road racing) up for personal reasons. I wouldn't want everybody to do the same, but you really have to choose this sport for the rewards. If you feel that the rewards (of self fulfillment) are gone, then maybe it's time to re-evaluate why you are putting so much time and effort into it. If you are having fun with the aggressive nature of racing, then get out there and reward yourself!

I'll see you guys on Mondays and Tuesdays! ort

 

[Reyefumi]

Good job Tod. I haven't really noticed too many hairball things in my 2 classes Super50 and NovMod50. If it is happening I hope that it stops soon.

Just when the Super50 class started growing we end up 2 of the best competitors in that class, Steve and Dion. I can only hope you guys keep your bike long enough to change your mind about racing down the road.

I've been doing this for 5 years. I've always kept things in perspective. Winning is great. Getting on podium is an awsome feeling. I would never try to make it there at the cost of my personal safety or those of others.

I consider all of the regulars in the Super50 and NovMod50 classes my friends. I defineitly do not want to take any of them out when I'm racing against them. Let's keep the racing fun and clean.

 

[SVsick50]

I consider all of the regulars in the Super50 and NovMod50 classes my friends. I defineitly do not want to take any of them out when I'm racing against them. Let's keep the racing fun and clean.

Yeah, that's all fine and dandy. I'll take you out without thinking about it twice!!!

I got a button on my bike that I just have to push and oil shoots out the back. Winning is everything, my friend. Losing is for losers.

 

[eddiemcrider]

I was at THill the other day, and it didn't have the same appeal it had before. In fact, I was sitting there feeling bad about the hundreds of dollars I spent to go there. That's why I'm selling the SV.

Who did you go with?????



I rest my case.

 

[SVsick50]

Who did you go with?????



I rest my case.

Eddie,

You've taken on such a hostile tone with me these past few weeks, and I'm not sure if your dedication to the SMRRC family is really 100%.

I've seen this happen to somebody a long time ago. He was once a nice young boy who just wanted to be happy. Soon, his frustration turned to anger and he started to lash out at the ones who loved him: his family.

This boy turned into a man named Adolf Hitler.

Eddie, don't be a Nazi. T-Hill is just a place... but our friendship is a place too. A place in my heart.

Don't be mad that we didn't go together to T-Hill. After I get my motard we will still be friends.

Your Brother from a Different Mother,

D-Money Extra Large

:teeth :cry