New Racer

[redrooster]

For all of you real racers out there, I have a few questions. I am consideringdoing the snowflake or wickenburg race this year. Probably wickenburg because I am unsure of my schedule at the end of the month. First off, I see that Prescott runs the third and 4th of this month, but snowflake only runs on the first, but wickenburg also runs two days. Why are there two days and then only one day? Do different classes run on different days, or is one day for pre-running, practice etc...

Secondly, if there is no practice, how does one know the course? Simply follow the arrows? Are the courses typically the same every year? If I wanted to ride a course for practice during other parts of the year would someone "guide" me. I have been riding for years, and consider myself a good rider, but have never raced. I have Mtn Bike raced....FWIW,

Of all of the races in the season, which one is the best one for newbies like my self.

What is the difference between the 900 (first timer) and the 500(beginner) classes. I would love to go and help PIT some race, so I can get to know it better. Does WhipLash take / need volunters?

fill me in here, I think my PIG is gettin a little restless rollin around rolls...

~~RIDE RED~~
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[Fistfull]

Prescott - Saturday PEEWEEs n Practice -Sunday Bikes n ATVs
Snowflake - Saturday Buggies n Trucks - Sunday Bikes n ATVs
Wickenburg - Saturday Buggies n Trucks - Sunday Bikes n ATVs

Normally there is a practice session or Poker run for the racers.

Snowflake is prob the best for newbies.

900s are anyone who is racing Whiplash for the first time.

500s are the under 40 crowd that are beginners.

Most of the local bike shops have a stack of Southwest Offroad News sitting around, grab one, it's the news paper of Whiplash.

Come on out my pig is lonesome <img src=icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle>

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2000 XR650R
#724
Rolln the dice, seein what comes up

[El Gato]

For all of you real racers out there, I have a few questions. I am consideringdoing the snowflake or wickenburg race this year. Probably wickenburg because I am unsure of my schedule at the end of the month. First off, I see that Prescott runs the third and 4th of this month, but snowflake only runs on the first, but wickenburg also runs two days. Why are there two days and then only one day? Do different classes run on different days, or is one day for pre-running, practice etc...


All Whiplash desert races are on Sunday with exception to the Mexico races which are on Saturday. If there is a prerun, they will generally do it the day before the race (saturday). You can not prerun Mexico.
The Snowflake prerun is always the morning of the race (sunday the 1st) with all races on the same day. They split up the bike races because of the number of riders, and they have a seperate race for all quads.


Secondly, if there is no practice, how does one know the course? Simply follow the arrows? Are the courses typically the same every year? If I wanted to ride a course for practice during other parts of the year would someone "guide" me. I have been riding for years, and consider myself a good rider, but have never raced. I have Mtn Bike raced....FWIW,


Typically all the race courses are the same every year with a few little differences. They run Wickenburge backwards every other year. If you are not allowed to prerun you just follow the arrows and markers. It is impossible to memorize an entire course on one prerun lap. It is more for just getting an eye on the terrain, and the speed of the course for bike setup. So if you can't prerun don't worry about it.


Of all of the races in the season, which one is the best one for newbies like my self.


SNOWFLAKE is the perfect first race.


What is the difference between the 900 (first timer) and the 500(beginner) classes. I would love to go and help PIT some race, so I can get to know it better. Does WhipLash take / need volunters?


The 900 class is the first time racers class. Kinda lets you and Whiplash see where you would fall in. They compare your times to all other classes and place you where you belong.

Like I said many times before. Desert racing is nothing more than an extra long trail ride where you don't have to stop and wait for your friends. Ride as fast or as slow as you want. Stop and take a leak if you want, Although you won't want to.

Whiplash loves volunteers, but I wouldn't want to get tangled in their web.

Pitting sucks. You need to just get out there and do it. The first one is the hardest to do, but then you won't be able to wait for the next one. The next thing you know you will be hooked.

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David Gronlund #57,
"I'm like a flag on that thing!!"

[jkcmotox]

Killer signature line! Kinda' mesmorized me for a minute. Can you make an animation for me that has the bike make a couple of funny noises and them coast to a stop with the rear wheel locked up. That would be great.

On a serious note, you will find more than enough help on RA if you want to start desert racing and you are welcome in my pit at any race (If I am actually at a race, and not waiting in my garage for the UPS guy to show up with a small box of very expensive shiny things with fine print japanese writing on their packages)





Come on out my pig is lonesome <img src=icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle>


Oh no Rick, it isn't Big Red Pig mating season is it? Don't want to end up with an unwanted litter of XR50's

Jkc
#31

"Wait......did you guys hear that? Was that the UPS guy??........

[PBR]

I thought ALL XR's were un-wanted <img src=icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle>

Oh no Rick, it isn't Big Red Pig mating season is it? Don't want to end up with an unwanted litter of XR50's

I rolled the dice, let's see what comes up <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

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"I'll be on ya like a west Texas dust storm. By God"
-Roy D. Mercer

[jkcmotox]

Dude, them's pretty harsh words comin' from a guy who sits atop 1980's technology. Must be pretty cool though, to know that every year all ya' gotta' do is order a sticker kit and you have an '01, '02, '03, etc!
<img src=icon_smile_evil.gif border=0 align=middle> <img src=icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle> <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle> :)



I thought ALL XR's were un-wanted <img src=icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle>


Jkc
#31

"Wait......did you guys hear that? Was that the UPS guy??........

[redrooster]

I was gonna say something mean, but I won't even Justify it with a response...

XRS RULE ...Theres nothin like a PIG between your legs..

~~RIDE RED~~
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[Fistfull]

Amen Brotha <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

I was gonna say something mean, but I won't even Justify it with a response...

XRS RULE ...Theres nothin like a PIG between your legs..

~~RIDE RED~~
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2000 XR650R
#724
Rolln the dice, seein what comes up

[jkcmotox]

~~RIDE RED~~
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Can't he just hold it open and double that d@mn thing?

Jkc
#31

"Wait......did you guys hear that? Was that the UPS guy??........

[redrooster]

no, he's riding a kawasucky..<img src=icon_smile_evil.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_angry.gif border=0 align=middle>

It's all good...Can't we all just get along..?

~~RIDE RED~~
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[mag]

Oh no Rick, it isn't Big Red Pig mating season is it? Don't want to end up with an unwanted litter of XR50's

Ha ha, that was a good one jkc!


I thought ALL XR's were un-wanted <img src=icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle>


Whoa hooaaa!! When's Kaw huntin' season start, anyway?? :)

Mark
XR400R

[Fistfull]

Prob about 9/1/02 at 1:00 pm or so depending on when the 900s get going <img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle>

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2000 XR650R
#724
I may be slow, but I'm ahead of you <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

[redrooster]

Hey BRP,
We need to get our pigs together one of these days...
What side of town are you on?

<< PIG OWNERS UNITE >>

BTW Cool pic...Do you hve the picture uploaded onto the RA Site, and then put the HTML Code in, or do you have it somewhere else?

What code did you use to add it to your signature. Mine works, but It points to another web site to get the picture.

~~RIDE RED~~
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[El Gato]

Prob about 9/1/02 at 1:00 pm or so depending on when the 900s get going <img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle>


They run the 900's at the same time as the Pro's, so No_Kaw_Honies be fealing NO love.

Be on the look out for a blue #57 rock rocket launcher.
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If it seems that I'm talking alot of $hit lately you would be right. I am in the "day before race sieked out mode" or PRS (Pre-Race Syndrome).

I can't wait to get out on the track and kick someones @$$!!!

I'm ready, the bike is ready, are YOU?

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David Gronlund #57,
"I'm like a flag on that thing!!"

[Fistfull]

Reside in Gilbert and I am always ready for a ride.
Upload pic to test forum then point to that location in your sig.


Hey BRP,
We need to get our pigs together one of these days...
What side of town are you on?

<< PIG OWNERS UNITE >>

BTW Cool pic...Do you hve the picture uploaded onto the RA Site, and then put the HTML Code in, or do you have it somewhere else?

What code did you use to add it to your signature. Mine works, but It points to another web site to get the picture.

~~RIDE RED~~
<img src = "http:\\home.earthlink.net\~travishaynie\Bikeman.gi f">



http://ridingarizona.com/forum/uploaded/brp/pig.jpg
2000 XR650R
#724
I may be slow, but I'm ahead of you <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

[Fistfull]

Yup, first Pro off at 12:45, by the time they get to the 900s it will be 12:55 to 01:00
Pros will be half way around the track before the last 900 blasts off <img src=icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle>



Prob about 9/1/02 at 1:00 pm or so depending on when the 900s get going <img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle>


They run the 900's at the same time as the Pro's, so No_Kaw_Honies be fealing NO love.

Be on the look out for a blue #57 rock rocket launcher.

/forum/uploaded/El-Gato/lion-2.JPG
David Gronlund #57,
"I'm like a flag on that thing!!"


http://ridingarizona.com/forum/uploaded/brp/pig.jpg
2000 XR650R
#724
I may be slow, but I'm ahead of you <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

[PBR]

When you can KEEP a bottom end, then come talk to me <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

Dude, them's pretty harsh words comin' from a guy who sits atop 1980's technology


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"I'll be on ya like a west Texas dust storm. By God"
-Roy D. Mercer

[jkcmotox]

No-Kaw-Honies

Okay, I am ready to talk. Blue Thunder makes big nasty vroooooommmmmm vroooom noises again as of about 5:30 tonight! I will be out at the top of the loops in Cavecreek at about 7-7:30 tomorrow. PM'd you my cell # my brotha'


When you can KEEP a bottom end, then come talk to me <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>


Jkc
#31

"Wait......did you guys hear that? Was that the UPS guy??........