Grattan 2008 Grattan updates - Page 2

DUX · 07-01-2008, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SheepOfBlue

Everyone that did not attend circle the days on your calendar as a reminder of how BAD you screwed up. GREAT days. I did not think yesterday could be matched but even with sore hooves today was again fantastic.

Where is the countdown clock for next year?

JH41 · 07-01-2008, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DUX

Where is the countdown clock for next year?

We still have tomorrow so I'm guessing around 366 days.

seamus · 07-01-2008, 11:27 PM

Update for those who couldn't make it:

for1only · 07-01-2008, 11:51 PM

Great day wish I could have stuck around-both Daves were fast -Eyauch was flying - Dan let me ride that bitchin R-1 -that made my day- thanks again. Toga Tim, Dave and Hammer plus a couple others were video whores when JH41 mounted a rear facing camera. A full session of good video-that should be posted.

Thanks again for a great trackday to all those present who I may have failed to mention.

nhfirefighter13 · 07-02-2008, 08:01 AM

Hello from Da' Whipper.

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Noodles' best imitation of Colin Edwards.

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Baketech · 07-02-2008, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by nhfirefighter13

Noodles' best imitation of Colin Edwards.

Nice work...

ND4SPD · 07-02-2008, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by nhfirefighter13

Noodles' best imitation of Colin Edwards.

Nah, Edwards saved it. It's more like Hopkins when the 'wind blew him off his bike'.

bwhip · 07-02-2008, 03:18 PM

3 PM update:

Biggest. Storm. Ever.

Heavy-Dee · 07-02-2008, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bwhip

3 PM update:

Biggest. Storm. Ever.

Shit storm? Is Sheep tellin' stories again?

phobe · 07-02-2008, 05:08 PM

Well hopefully y'all still got some good morning sessions in.

eyauch · 07-02-2008, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bwhip

3 PM update:

Biggest. Storm. Ever.

No kiddin. That sucked bad to drive home in. Trees down every where.

Hammer · 07-02-2008, 05:27 PM

WOW

Great time was had by all. And thanks to shenders I will be divorced when I get home when I tell my wife I want a ducati motard. That thing is AWESOME. Thanks.

nhfirefighter13 · 07-02-2008, 05:55 PM

That storm was wild! Then there was another one about 40 minutes later!

"First call, Street Group..."

Track is empty now. Everyone has left.

for1only · 07-02-2008, 06:28 PM

I forgot to look at the photos that were taken-who took them and how can I get some pics?

nhfirefighter13 · 07-02-2008, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by for1only

I forgot to look at the photos that were taken-who took them and how can I get some pics?

Me or Taz. We'll be out of touch for a bit though for the trip home.

CBRVFR · 07-02-2008, 08:43 PM

I hoped to see more of you and say goodbye properly, but I was rudely interrupted by a tornado. Lightning hit the armco on the straightaway as I exited the track, and it was raining so hard I almost drove into the tree lying across the road in front of the track.

So, if I didn't get to say it, I hope to see all of you again soon - it was a great event and I had a great time seeing old faces and meeting some new ones.

In other good news, I was apparently hallucinating on the way home - I had to keep the windows closed against the deluge, and the fumes from that 2-stroke race gas were more prevalent than I suspected . Fortunately, I was pretty sure there wasn't a rest area in that particular location - neon signs notwithstanding...

FrenchieR6 · 07-02-2008, 08:53 PM

Glad you guys had a great time

So who's bike did you guys hang?

nhfirefighter13 · 07-02-2008, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by FrenchieR6

So who's bike did you guys hang?

We hung a whale instead.

Shenders1 · 07-02-2008, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CBRVFR

I hoped to see more of you and say goodbye properly, but I was rudely interrupted by a tornado. Lightning hit the armco on the straightaway as I exited the track, and it was raining so hard I almost drove into the tree lying across the road in front of the track.

I'm guilty of a rushed exit myself, apologies to those I missed saying goodbye to on the way out.

This was definitely the high point of my riding year - The weather, the camaraderie, the new pavement: All top notch.

Sounds like the weather got pretty intense on Wednesday PM - hope everyone had a safe trip through the downpour.

flipf4ipilot · 07-02-2008, 10:10 PM

here is one of the pics i took that is worth posting... evl twin in a full tuck going up the straight

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/6990/fulltuckyz6.jpg

bwhip · 07-02-2008, 10:12 PM

Simply the best trackdays ever. Without question.

Thanks so much to all who were a part of this incredible event. It would seem that there could be no way that it could be worth driving 2000 miles each way, but it is. What an amazing group of people! Class acts, great riders, fun, caring - I'm blessed to have been a part of it.

The Dunlop guy summed it up well when I thanked him for being there just before he left. He said it was the best event he works all year, and that he'll keep coming back even if Dunlop fires him, because he likes our group so much.

Thanks, friends!

The morning sessions were awesome! Particularly fun for me was the epic dicing with evl_twin, NorthernRR and Jetbdude - a bunch of laps in the high 1:20's.

Thanks, fellas. I'll never forget it. We got lots of video too. The bike swapping was really fun as well. That Pegram bike of evl_twn's - wow!

Epic highside in the mini's race by the leader. And a whale was spotting riding two-up with JBD! Who'da thunk it?

Dinner at the Timbers was really fun as always, with lots of special awards. Thanks Baketech!

Slickwill and I are on our way to Des Moines and then I'm on to Idaho. The storm at the track was hellacious, but the one heading south toward Chicago was surreal - the most bizarre, incredible storm I've ever experienced. Dark as night, high winds, rain pouring down sideways, with windshield wipers on high speed unable to keep up. Lighting crashing right next to us along the highway, no visibility, power outages, just crazy.

I can't wait for next year!

ND4SPD · 07-02-2008, 10:15 PM

How did TogaTim's back hold up?

nhfirefighter13 · 07-02-2008, 10:32 PM

Must be the bike....

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JetBWhip?

Da Noodlemator!

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Jetbdude · 07-02-2008, 10:33 PM

eh! Me and Northernrr just stoped for the night. Just a quick post to say good night. More new on Friday.

Best time I ever had on a track. I say it every year but it's true.

07-01-2008, 11:27 PM	#33
seamus is feelin alright Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Rocket City Age: 34 Bike(s): 1KRR; VFR; FMX650 Posts: 5,497	Update for those who couldn't make it: __________________ Ducit Amor Patriae Richard Herald, The Gentle Giant The nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools. --- Thucydides

07-01-2008, 11:51 PM	#34
for1only Join Date: 01-08-2007 Age: 37 Bike(s): cbr600rr Posts: 291	Great day wish I could have stuck around-both Daves were fast -Eyauch was flying - Dan let me ride that bitchin R-1 -that made my day- thanks again. Toga Tim, Dave and Hammer plus a couple others were video whores when JH41 mounted a rear facing camera. A full session of good video-that should be posted. Thanks again for a great trackday to all those present who I may have failed to mention. __________________ Do as I say not as I do Last edited by for1only; 07-02-2008 at 05:59 PM.

07-02-2008, 08:01 AM	#35
nhfirefighter13 Whales are fast! Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Concord, NH Age: 33 Bike(s): The Mighty Nissan! Posts: 3,035 Images: 58	Hello from Da' Whipper. Noodles' best imitation of Colin Edwards. __________________ http://www.kezerphotography.com "If thou hast not a sword, sell thy cloak and buy one." -Luke 22:36

07-02-2008, 03:18 PM	#38
bwhip Every ride a gift... Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Idaho, USA Bike(s): 1098S-SXV550-849-Ruckus Posts: 3,906	3 PM update: Biggest. Storm. Ever. __________________ Seamus is awesome. Seriously. My Gallery

07-02-2008, 05:08 PM	#40
phobe circa 1970 Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 26 Bike(s): 600RR, 125R Posts: 4,637	Well hopefully y'all still got some good morning sessions in. __________________ Cum hoc, ergo propter hoc

07-02-2008, 05:27 PM	#42
Hammer For Sale Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): 05 Suzuki 600 Posts: 4,922 Images: 1	WOW Great time was had by all. And thanks to shenders I will be divorced when I get home when I tell my wife I want a ducati motard. That thing is AWESOME. Thanks. __________________ SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES. NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS

07-02-2008, 05:55 PM	#43
nhfirefighter13 Whales are fast! Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Concord, NH Age: 33 Bike(s): The Mighty Nissan! Posts: 3,035 Images: 58	That storm was wild! Then there was another one about 40 minutes later! "First call, Street Group..." Track is empty now. Everyone has left. __________________ http://www.kezerphotography.com "If thou hast not a sword, sell thy cloak and buy one." -Luke 22:36

07-02-2008, 06:28 PM	#44
for1only Join Date: 01-08-2007 Age: 37 Bike(s): cbr600rr Posts: 291	I forgot to look at the photos that were taken-who took them and how can I get some pics? __________________ Do as I say not as I do

07-02-2008, 08:43 PM	#46
CBRVFR Godspeed, #20 Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 55 Bike(s): VFR750 SV650 TZ250 Posts: 5,040	I hoped to see more of you and say goodbye properly, but I was rudely interrupted by a tornado. Lightning hit the armco on the straightaway as I exited the track, and it was raining so hard I almost drove into the tree lying across the road in front of the track. So, if I didn't get to say it, I hope to see all of you again soon - it was a great event and I had a great time seeing old faces and meeting some new ones. In other good news, I was apparently hallucinating on the way home - I had to keep the windows closed against the deluge, and the fumes from that 2-stroke race gas were more prevalent than I suspected . Fortunately, I was pretty sure there wasn't a rest area in that particular location - neon signs notwithstanding... __________________ "...the TV also never took away the screwdriver and shoved it up the repairman's ass." Our own Mr.2nd Amendment, explaining the difference. Perfectly. Rich Herald, the Gentle Giant

07-02-2008, 08:53 PM	#47
FrenchieR6 Live life to the fullest and smile while doing it Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Ohio Age: 41 Bike(s): R6 Posts: 2,364	Glad you guys had a great time So who's bike did you guys hang? __________________ Fear and Distraction are the enemies of presence, and concentration is the cure. http://befit4riding.com/ http://www.apex2apex.net/ http://www.americanpowersport.com/

07-02-2008, 10:10 PM	#50
flipf4ipilot Join Date: 01-02-2007 Bike(s): CBR 600 F4i Posts: 121	here is one of the pics i took that is worth posting... evl twin in a full tuck going up the straight http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/6990/fulltuckyz6.jpg

07-02-2008, 10:12 PM	#51
bwhip Every ride a gift... Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Idaho, USA Bike(s): 1098S-SXV550-849-Ruckus Posts: 3,906	Simply the best trackdays ever. Without question. Thanks so much to all who were a part of this incredible event. It would seem that there could be no way that it could be worth driving 2000 miles each way, but it is. What an amazing group of people! Class acts, great riders, fun, caring - I'm blessed to have been a part of it. The Dunlop guy summed it up well when I thanked him for being there just before he left. He said it was the best event he works all year, and that he'll keep coming back even if Dunlop fires him, because he likes our group so much. Thanks, friends! The morning sessions were awesome! Particularly fun for me was the epic dicing with evl_twin, NorthernRR and Jetbdude - a bunch of laps in the high 1:20's. Thanks, fellas. I'll never forget it. We got lots of video too. The bike swapping was really fun as well. That Pegram bike of evl_twn's - wow! Epic highside in the mini's race by the leader. And a whale was spotting riding two-up with JBD! Who'da thunk it? Dinner at the Timbers was really fun as always, with lots of special awards. Thanks Baketech! Slickwill and I are on our way to Des Moines and then I'm on to Idaho. The storm at the track was hellacious, but the one heading south toward Chicago was surreal - the most bizarre, incredible storm I've ever experienced. Dark as night, high winds, rain pouring down sideways, with windshield wipers on high speed unable to keep up. Lighting crashing right next to us along the highway, no visibility, power outages, just crazy. I can't wait for next year! __________________ Seamus is awesome. Seriously. My Gallery

07-02-2008, 10:15 PM	#52
ND4SPD I'm BATMAN!!! Join Date: 12-12-2006 Bike(s): Trek Posts: 8,064 Images: 25	How did TogaTim's back hold up? __________________ "This is your life - are you who you want to be?" Learn all you need to know about Mac OS X

07-02-2008, 10:32 PM	#53
nhfirefighter13 Whales are fast! Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Concord, NH Age: 33 Bike(s): The Mighty Nissan! Posts: 3,035 Images: 58	Must be the bike.... JetBWhip? Da Noodlemator! __________________ http://www.kezerphotography.com "If thou hast not a sword, sell thy cloak and buy one." -Luke 22:36

07-02-2008, 10:33 PM	#54
Jetbdude Every man's dream Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 34 Bike(s): 07 600RR Posts: 2,484	eh! Me and Northernrr just stoped for the night. Just a quick post to say good night. More new on Friday. Best time I ever had on a track. I say it every year but it's true. __________________ #20