CCS TornadoB8 racing 2008 season in the books

TornadoB8 · 10-06-2008, 02:59 PM

This weekend wrapped up my 2008 season. Overall I had a great time, learned a lot, spent loads of $$$, made a bunch of new friends, and gained a ton of respect for anyone who campaigns a full season at any level. It could be said that racing is hard work, but I think more accurately it is a lot of hard fun.

According to my plan formulated over last winter I focused strictly on three classes with the CCS GP region as follows:

Formula 40: The old farts race, gray hair and joint suppliments abound. I finished the season with the Championship well in hand.

MWSS: Affectionately known as "the meat grinder", "squid fest", etc. I led the Championship most of the season, but let it slip the last two rounds to finish second. Congrats to Anthony Johnson who I just couldn't get around the last two races.

MWSB: I like to think of it as "MWSS +" with typically less drama than MWSS, but not always. Held a solid second in the championship points most of the season and was able to maintain until the end as runner-up. Congrats to Ryan Kemp "The Iron Man" who put more race miles on his 600RR than most people tour on their Gold Wings.

There were too many battles and good stories to record here, plus I haven't the mental energy to recount them. So I'm just giving my final results.

Thanks again to all my sponsors especially my family and VERY understanding wife!!!!!!

SheepOfBlue · 10-06-2008, 03:12 PM

A first and 2 seconds

CBR929RE · 10-06-2008, 03:28 PM

is a replacement hip a prerequisite in the old farts race? either way congrats on the Championship and the 2 second places. couldn't have asked for much better.

FrenchieR6 · 10-06-2008, 03:33 PM

Congratulation on a great season finish

ONEvcs · 10-06-2008, 03:45 PM

I guess you took to heart all those lessons I gave you at Grattan in '07, uh?

Nice results.

TornadoB8 · 10-06-2008, 03:54 PM

Pic of me and my pit crew from this weekend.

Jetbdude · 10-06-2008, 03:58 PM

Not so bad for a first season! What's the catch, you're running by yourself in the Formula 40 and you're 2 in the other class?

Congrats man! Are you going to race next seasons?

ND4SPD · 10-06-2008, 04:15 PM

Congrats TornadoB8.

Sounds like it was a great season!

evl_twn · 10-06-2008, 04:17 PM

Congrats!!

bwhip · 10-06-2008, 04:48 PM

VERY impressive results. Congrats!!

ONEvcs · 10-06-2008, 04:59 PM

BTW, your crew is HOT!!!!

SheepOfBlue · 10-06-2008, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBR929RE

is a replacement hip a prerequisite in the old farts race? either way congrats on the Championship and the 2 second places. couldn't have asked for much better.

Nope just being fast.... many of the people that passed you at Grattan qualify

CBR929RE · 10-06-2008, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SheepOfBlue

Nope just being fast.... many of the people that passed you at Grattan qualify

but some of the people who passed you won't qualify

TornadoB8 · 10-06-2008, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jetbdude

Not so bad for a first season! What's the catch, you're running by yourself in the Formula 40 and you're 2 in the other class?

Congrats man! Are you going to race next seasons?

I'll be racing expert next year probably around mid pack judging by my lap times. I don't expect to be nearly as competitive at that level since some of the guys up there HAUL ASS. With that in mind I plan on being very selective in the races I attend prioritizing my favorite tracks and events accordingly. Plus next year I want to redirect some energy to just having fun at trackdays with my buddies like the .org peeps.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ONEvcs

BTW, your crew is HOT!!!!

Yes, I know.

And thanks for all those lessons.

And thanks everyone else. I appreciate my .org family.

Hammer · 10-06-2008, 08:06 PM

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

nhfirefighter13 · 10-06-2008, 08:16 PM

Well done, Dude!

abtech · 10-07-2008, 07:40 AM

Most excellent wrap up. Now get back to work to pay off the credit cards!

RedRider · 10-07-2008, 07:58 AM

Nice job, TB! You owe it all to your pit crew!

NorthernRR · 10-07-2008, 06:19 PM

Nicely done for sure, awesome first season. Look forward to getting passed by you at grattan this year(again)

10-06-2008, 02:59 PM	#1
TornadoB8 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: KC Age: 45 Bike(s): 2005 600RR Posts: 999	TornadoB8 racing 2008 season in the books This weekend wrapped up my 2008 season. Overall I had a great time, learned a lot, spent loads of $$$, made a bunch of new friends, and gained a ton of respect for anyone who campaigns a full season at any level. It could be said that racing is hard work, but I think more accurately it is a lot of hard fun. According to my plan formulated over last winter I focused strictly on three classes with the CCS GP region as follows: Formula 40: The old farts race, gray hair and joint suppliments abound. I finished the season with the Championship well in hand. MWSS: Affectionately known as "the meat grinder", "squid fest", etc. I led the Championship most of the season, but let it slip the last two rounds to finish second. Congrats to Anthony Johnson who I just couldn't get around the last two races. MWSB: I like to think of it as "MWSS +" with typically less drama than MWSS, but not always. Held a solid second in the championship points most of the season and was able to maintain until the end as runner-up. Congrats to Ryan Kemp "The Iron Man" who put more race miles on his 600RR than most people tour on their Gold Wings. There were too many battles and good stories to record here, plus I haven't the mental energy to recount them. So I'm just giving my final results. Thanks again to all my sponsors especially my family and VERY understanding wife!!!!!! __________________ CCS#27 Dunlop, Vortex, Vesrah, Silkolene

10-06-2008, 03:12 PM	#2
SheepOfBlue Your tax dollars at work Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,822	A first and 2 seconds __________________ When the past is allowed to fade to nothing then only chaos is left.

10-06-2008, 03:28 PM	#3
CBR929RE Christmas baby meatball Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: at home Age: 28 Bike(s): 01 R/B/W CBR929RR Posts: 3,553	is a replacement hip a prerequisite in the old farts race? either way congrats on the Championship and the 2 second places. couldn't have asked for much better. __________________ Seamus FTW

10-06-2008, 03:33 PM	#4
FrenchieR6 Live life to the fullest and smile while doing it Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Ohio Age: 41 Bike(s): R6 Posts: 2,438	Congratulation on a great season finish __________________ Fear and Distraction are the enemies of presence, and concentration is the cure. http://befit4riding.com/ http://www.apex2apex.net/ http://www.americanpowersport.com/

10-06-2008, 03:54 PM	#6
TornadoB8 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: KC Age: 45 Bike(s): 2005 600RR Posts: 999	Pic of me and my pit crew from this weekend. Attached Thumbnails __________________ CCS#27 Dunlop, Vortex, Vesrah, Silkolene

10-06-2008, 03:45 PM	#5
ONEvcs "Si vis pacem parabellum" Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Ft. Worth Age: 40 Bike(s): '05CBR1000RR. Posts: 2,643 Images: 99	I guess you took to heart all those lessons I gave you at Grattan in '07, uh? Nice results.

10-06-2008, 03:58 PM	#7
Jetbdude #20 Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 34 Bike(s): 07 600RR Posts: 2,629	Not so bad for a first season! What's the catch, you're running by yourself in the Formula 40 and you're 2 in the other class? Congrats man! Are you going to race next seasons? __________________ The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best everything that they have.

10-06-2008, 04:15 PM	#8
ND4SPD I'm BATMAN!!! Join Date: 12-12-2006 Bike(s): Trek Posts: 8,385 Images: 25	Congrats TornadoB8. Sounds like it was a great season! __________________ "This is your life - are you who you want to be?" Learn all you need to know about Mac OS X "Chuck Norris can slam a revolving door"

10-06-2008, 04:17 PM	#9
evl_twn CAN CRUSHER Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Central Illinois Age: 40 Bike(s): worm gear Posts: 1,730	Congrats!!

10-06-2008, 04:48 PM	#10
bwhip Every ride a gift... Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Idaho, USA Bike(s): 1098S-SXV550-849-Ruckus Posts: 4,087	VERY impressive results. Congrats!! __________________ My Gallery

10-06-2008, 04:59 PM	#11
ONEvcs "Si vis pacem parabellum" Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Ft. Worth Age: 40 Bike(s): '05CBR1000RR. Posts: 2,643 Images: 99	BTW, your crew is HOT!!!!

10-06-2008, 08:06 PM	#15
Hammer Merry Christmas Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): 05 Suzuki 600 Posts: 5,286 Images: 12	Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES. NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS

10-06-2008, 08:16 PM	#16
nhfirefighter13 Whales are fast! Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Concord, NH Age: 33 Bike(s): The Mighty Nissan! Posts: 3,160 Images: 58	Well done, Dude! __________________ http://www.kezerphotography.com "Ok, so what is the speed of dark?"

10-07-2008, 07:40 AM	#17
abtech Believe Join Date: 12-14-2006 Age: 59 Bike(s): 66 Puch Scrambler Posts: 3,444	Most excellent wrap up. Now get back to work to pay off the credit cards! __________________ Now in stereo AAA doesn't only refer to the Auto Club . . . and Seamus is awesome

10-07-2008, 07:58 AM	#18
RedRider Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 49 Bike(s): 929 Posts: 2,601	Nice job, TB! You owe it all to your pit crew!

10-07-2008, 06:19 PM	#19
NorthernRR Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 28 Bike(s): 1KRR, VFR, CRF450R, EX500 Posts: 1,525	Nicely done for sure, awesome first season. Look forward to getting passed by you at grattan this year(again) __________________ See you at Indy

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