Racer X Staff Blog

Racer X Staff Bloghttp://www.racerxonline.comThe staff blog of Racer X Illustrated.   High Point was absolutely epic this weekend. The weather was impeccable and the track conditions were ideal to say the least. There was around 150 riders on Saturday, then nearly 500 signed up to race Sunday.   It's funny how every trip to the track rewards you with seeing something spectacular. The "Oh my God" moment of the weekend for me was when Bad Billy and I were abiding by the fenceline, just checking it out. There was an ole boy out there in the C/D practice eyeing the big double in the middle of the track. I saw him give it the "I'm hitting it next lap" stare the circuit before so I remembered to watch for him. Well, I had forgotten about it when a 450cc panic rev shredded through the air. There was ole boy, 30 feet in the air, WAY WAY over jumping the infield double.   Let me paint a picture for you. He had a brand new bike, nice new gear, but he was a little on the heavy side. I mean, the guy had some skills you could tell, but probably didn't need to be hitting that double. This notion was surely embedded behind his wide eyes as he contimplated that when he landed it was going to be very, very hard. It was.   He slammed down so hard I felt the ground shake, then I heard the bike make a sound it wasn't supposed to be making. It was making power - and a lot of it. When he landed all his weight shifted to his throttle arm and that 450 was eating! Making the corner was an after thought. All this poor bastard wanted to do was shut her down quick or he was going through the fence. Not into it. Through it.   Observing this calmity over the top of his sunglasses, Bad Billy gauged it was coming right at him and deftly took a few steps to the right.   Either by skill, luck, and/or sheer adrenaline - this guy managed to do a double-tire slide into the bottom of the fence and actually berm his 450 off the chain links. Bad Bill and I just looked at each other with both eye brows raised over the tops of our shades.   Oh yeah, I hucked the triple behind the starting gate, so I think I'm all bad now.1999-2009, Filter Publications, LLC. All rights reserved.Racer XThinking of Sgt. David Chohttp://www.racerxonline.com/blog/racer-x-staff-blog/2009/11/13/thinking-of-sgt-david-cho/A couple weeks ago, I sold my 2008 Honda CRF450R to a young man from Camp Pendleton. He and a couple of his friends came to my house and picked it up, and almost two weeks to the day later, which was last Wednesday – Veteran’s Day – I went out to Pala Raceway to ride a bit and hang out with this group of Marines, including a man named David Cho.Bryan StealeyFri, 13 Nov 2009 13:04:00 GMTThinking of Sgt. David Chohttp://www.racerxonline.com/blog/racer-x-staff-blog/2009/11/13/thinking-of-sgt-david-cho/A couple weeks ago, I sold my 2008 Honda CRF450R to a young man from Camp Pendleton. He and a couple of his friends came to my house and picked it up, and almost two weeks to the day later, which was last Wednesday – Veteran’s Day – I went out to Pala Raceway to ride a bit and hang out with this group of Marines, including a man named David Cho.Jason WeigandtFri, 13 Nov 2009 13:04:00 GMTThinking of Sgt. David Chohttp://www.racerxonline.com/blog/racer-x-staff-blog/2009/11/13/thinking-of-sgt-david-cho/A couple weeks ago, I sold my 2008 Honda CRF450R to a young man from Camp Pendleton. He and a couple of his friends came to my house and picked it up, and almost two weeks to the day later, which was last Wednesday – Veteran’s Day – I went out to Pala Raceway to ride a bit and hang out with this group of Marines, including a man named David Cho.Billy UrsicFri, 13 Nov 2009 13:04:00 GMTThinking of Sgt. David Chohttp://www.racerxonline.com/blog/racer-x-staff-blog/2009/11/13/thinking-of-sgt-david-cho/A couple weeks ago, I sold my 2008 Honda CRF450R to a young man from Camp Pendleton. He and a couple of his friends came to my house and picked it up, and almost two weeks to the day later, which was last Wednesday – Veteran’s Day – I went out to Pala Raceway to ride a bit and hang out with this group of Marines, including a man named David Cho.Jason HooperFri, 13 Nov 2009 13:04:00 GMTThinking of Sgt. David Chohttp://www.racerxonline.com/blog/racer-x-staff-blog/2009/11/13/thinking-of-sgt-david-cho/A couple weeks ago, I sold my 2008 Honda CRF450R to a young man from Camp Pendleton. He and a couple of his friends came to my house and picked it up, and almost two weeks to the day later, which was last Wednesday – Veteran’s Day – I went out to Pala Raceway to ride a bit and hang out with this group of Marines, including a man named David Cho.Davey CoombsFri, 13 Nov 2009 13:04:00 GMTThinking of Sgt. David Chohttp://www.racerxonline.com/blog/racer-x-staff-blog/2009/11/13/thinking-of-sgt-david-cho/A couple weeks ago, I sold my 2008 Honda CRF450R to a young man from Camp Pendleton. He and a couple of his friends came to my house and picked it up, and almost two weeks to the day later, which was last Wednesday – Veteran’s Day – I went out to Pala Raceway to ride a bit and hang out with this group of Marines, including a man named David Cho.Keith BurgieFri, 13 Nov 2009 13:04:00 GMTThinking of Sgt. David Chohttp://www.racerxonline.com/blog/racer-x-staff-blog/2009/11/13/thinking-of-sgt-david-cho/A couple weeks ago, I sold my 2008 Honda CRF450R to a young man from Camp Pendleton. He and a couple of his friends came to my house and picked it up, and almost two weeks to the day later, which was last Wednesday – Veteran’s Day – I went out to Pala Raceway to ride a bit and hang out with this group of Marines, including a man named David Cho.Gregg LowleyFri, 13 Nov 2009 13:04:00 GMTThinking of Sgt. David Chohttp://www.racerxonline.com/blog/racer-x-staff-blog/2009/11/13/thinking-of-sgt-david-cho/A couple weeks ago, I sold my 2008 Honda CRF450R to a young man from Camp Pendleton. He and a couple of his friends came to my house and picked it up, and almost two weeks to the day later, which was last Wednesday – Veteran’s Day – I went out to Pala Raceway to ride a bit and hang out with this group of Marines, including a man named David Cho.Steve MatthesFri, 13 Nov 2009 13:04:00 GMTThinking of Sgt. David Chohttp://www.racerxonline.com/blog/racer-x-staff-blog/2009/11/13/thinking-of-sgt-david-cho/A couple weeks ago, I sold my 2008 Honda CRF450R to a young man from Camp Pendleton. He and a couple of his friends came to my house and picked it up, and almost two weeks to the day later, which was last Wednesday – Veteran’s Day – I went out to Pala Raceway to ride a bit and hang out with this group of Marines, including a man named David Cho.Andy BowyerFri, 13 Nov 2009 13:04:00 GMTThinking of Sgt. David Chohttp://www.racerxonline.com/blog/racer-x-staff-blog/2009/11/13/thinking-of-sgt-david-cho/A couple weeks ago, I sold my 2008 Honda CRF450R to a young man from Camp Pendleton. He and a couple of his friends came to my house and picked it up, and almost two weeks to the day later, which was last Wednesday – Veteran’s Day – I went out to Pala Raceway to ride a bit and hang out with this group of Marines, including a man named David Cho.David PingreeFri, 13 Nov 2009 13:04:00 GMTThinking of Sgt. David Chohttp://www.racerxonline.com/blog/racer-x-staff-blog/2009/11/13/thinking-of-sgt-david-cho/A couple weeks ago, I sold my 2008 Honda CRF450R to a young man from Camp Pendleton. He and a couple of his friends came to my house and picked it up, and almost two weeks to the day later, which was last Wednesday – Veteran’s Day – I went out to Pala Raceway to ride a bit and hang out with this group of Marines, including a man named David Cho.Steve CoxFri, 13 Nov 2009 13:04:00 GMTThinking of Sgt. David Chohttp://www.racerxonline.com/blog/racer-x-staff-blog/2009/11/13/thinking-of-sgt-david-cho/A couple weeks ago, I sold my 2008 Honda CRF450R to a young man from Camp Pendleton. He and a couple of his friends came to my house and picked it up, and almost two weeks to the day later, which was last Wednesday – Veteran’s Day – I went out to Pala Raceway to ride a bit and hang out with this group of Marines, including a man named David Cho.David BrozikFri, 13 Nov 2009 13:04:00 GMTThinking of Sgt. David Chohttp://www.racerxonline.com/blog/racer-x-staff-blog/2009/11/13/thinking-of-sgt-david-cho/A couple weeks ago, I sold my 2008 Honda CRF450R to a young man from Camp Pendleton. He and a couple of his friends came to my house and picked it up, and almost two weeks to the day later, which was last Wednesday – Veteran’s Day – I went out to Pala Raceway to ride a bit and hang out with this group of Marines, including a man named David Cho.David LangranFri, 13 Nov 2009 13:04:00 GMTThinking of Sgt. David Chohttp://www.racerxonline.com/blog/racer-x-staff-blog/2009/11/13/thinking-of-sgt-david-cho/A couple weeks ago, I sold my 2008 Honda CRF450R to a young man from Camp Pendleton. He and a couple of his friends came to my house and picked it up, and almost two weeks to the day later, which was last Wednesday – Veteran’s Day – I went out to Pala Raceway to ride a bit and hang out with this group of Marines, including a man named David Cho.Alissa MurphyFri, 13 Nov 2009 13:04:00 GMTThinking of Sgt. David Chohttp://www.racerxonline.com/blog/racer-x-staff-blog/2009/11/13/thinking-of-sgt-david-cho/A couple weeks ago, I sold my 2008 Honda CRF450R to a young man from Camp Pendleton. He and a couple of his friends came to my house and picked it up, and almost two weeks to the day later, which was last Wednesday – Veteran’s Day – I went out to Pala Raceway to ride a bit and hang out with this group of Marines, including a man named David Cho.Matt WareFri, 13 Nov 2009 13:04:00 GMTThinking of Sgt. David Chohttp://www.racerxonline.com/blog/racer-x-staff-blog/2009/11/13/thinking-of-sgt-david-cho/A couple weeks ago, I sold my 2008 Honda CRF450R to a young man from Camp Pendleton. He and a couple of his friends came to my house and picked it up, and almost two weeks to the day later, which was last Wednesday – Veteran’s Day – I went out to Pala Raceway to ride a bit and hang out with this group of Marines, including a man named David Cho.Laurel C. AllenFri, 13 Nov 2009 13:04:00 GMTThinking of Sgt. David Chohttp://www.racerxonline.com/blog/racer-x-staff-blog/2009/11/13/thinking-of-sgt-david-cho/A couple weeks ago, I sold my 2008 Honda CRF450R to a young man from Camp Pendleton. He and a couple of his friends came to my house and picked it up, and almost two weeks to the day later, which was last Wednesday – Veteran’s Day – I went out to Pala Raceway to ride a bit and hang out with this group of Marines, including a man named David Cho.Chris JonnumFri, 13 Nov 2009 13:04:00 GMTThinking of Sgt. David Chohttp://www.racerxonline.com/blog/racer-x-staff-blog/2009/11/13/thinking-of-sgt-david-cho/A couple weeks ago, I sold my 2008 Honda CRF450R to a young man from Camp Pendleton. He and a couple of his friends came to my house and picked it up, and almost two weeks to the day later, which was last Wednesday – Veteran’s Day – I went out to Pala Raceway to ride a bit and hang out with this group of Marines, including a man named David Cho.Simon CudbyFri, 13 Nov 2009 13:04:00 GMTThinking of Sgt. David Chohttp://www.racerxonline.com/blog/racer-x-staff-blog/2009/11/13/thinking-of-sgt-david-cho/A couple weeks ago, I sold my 2008 Honda CRF450R to a young man from Camp Pendleton. He and a couple of his friends came to my house and picked it up, and almost two weeks to the day later, which was last Wednesday – Veteran’s Day – I went out to Pala Raceway to ride a bit and hang out with this group of Marines, including a man named David Cho.Julie KramerFri, 13 Nov 2009 13:04:00 GMTThinking of Sgt. David Chohttp://www.racerxonline.com/blog/racer-x-staff-blog/2009/11/13/thinking-of-sgt-david-cho/A couple weeks ago, I sold my 2008 Honda CRF450R to a young man from Camp Pendleton. He and a couple of his friends came to my house and picked it up, and almost two weeks to the day later, which was last Wednesday – Veteran’s Day – I went out to Pala Raceway to ride a bit and hang out with this group of Marines, including a man named David Cho.Jeff KocanFri, 13 Nov 2009 13:04:00 GMTThinking of Sgt. David Chohttp://www.racerxonline.com/blog/racer-x-staff-blog/2009/11/13/thinking-of-sgt-david-cho/A couple weeks ago, I sold my 2008 Honda CRF450R to a young man from Camp Pendleton. He and a couple of his friends came to my house and picked it up, and almost two weeks to the day later, which was last Wednesday – Veteran’s Day – I went out to Pala Raceway to ride a bit and hang out with this group of Marines, including a man named David Cho.Wes WilliamsFri, 13 Nov 2009 13:04:00 GMTThinking of Sgt. David Chohttp://www.racerxonline.com/blog/racer-x-staff-blog/2009/11/13/thinking-of-sgt-david-cho/A couple weeks ago, I sold my 2008 Honda CRF450R to a young man from Camp Pendleton. He and a couple of his friends came to my house and picked it up, and almost two weeks to the day later, which was last Wednesday – Veteran’s Day – I went out to Pala Raceway to ride a bit and hang out with this group of Marines, including a man named David Cho.Mike FisherFri, 13 Nov 2009 13:04:00 GMTBercy Blog: Day 1http://www.racerxonline.com/blog/racer-x-staff-blog/2009/10/29/bercy-blog-day-1/I made it, I’m here in gay Paree otherwise known as Paris, France. This weekend is the annual Bercy Supercross held at the Omni Palacesports.Bryan StealeyThu, 29 Oct 2009 18:54:00 GMTBercy Blog: Day 1http://www.racerxonline.com/blog/racer-x-staff-blog/2009/10/29/bercy-blog-day-1/I made it, I’m here in gay Paree otherwise known as Paris, France. 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This weekend is the annual Bercy Supercross held at the Omni Palacesports.Steve MatthesThu, 29 Oct 2009 18:54:00 GMTBercy Blog: Day 1http://www.racerxonline.com/blog/racer-x-staff-blog/2009/10/29/bercy-blog-day-1/I made it, I’m here in gay Paree otherwise known as Paris, France. This weekend is the annual Bercy Supercross held at the Omni Palacesports.Andy BowyerThu, 29 Oct 2009 18:54:00 GMTBercy Blog: Day 1http://www.racerxonline.com/blog/racer-x-staff-blog/2009/10/29/bercy-blog-day-1/I made it, I’m here in gay Paree otherwise known as Paris, France. This weekend is the annual Bercy Supercross held at the Omni Palacesports.David PingreeThu, 29 Oct 2009 18:54:00 GMTBercy Blog: Day 1http://www.racerxonline.com/blog/racer-x-staff-blog/2009/10/29/bercy-blog-day-1/I made it, I’m here in gay Paree otherwise known as Paris, France. This weekend is the annual Bercy Supercross held at the Omni Palacesports.Steve CoxThu, 29 Oct 2009 18:54:00 GMTBercy Blog: Day 1http://www.racerxonline.com/blog/racer-x-staff-blog/2009/10/29/bercy-blog-day-1/I made it, I’m here in gay Paree otherwise known as Paris, France. This weekend is the annual Bercy Supercross held at the Omni Palacesports.David BrozikThu, 29 Oct 2009 18:54:00 GMTBercy Blog: Day 1http://www.racerxonline.com/blog/racer-x-staff-blog/2009/10/29/bercy-blog-day-1/I made it, I’m here in gay Paree otherwise known as Paris, France. This weekend is the annual Bercy Supercross held at the Omni Palacesports.David LangranThu, 29 Oct 2009 18:54:00 GMTBercy Blog: Day 1http://www.racerxonline.com/blog/racer-x-staff-blog/2009/10/29/bercy-blog-day-1/I made it, I’m here in gay Paree otherwise known as Paris, France. This weekend is the annual Bercy Supercross held at the Omni Palacesports.Alissa MurphyThu, 29 Oct 2009 18:54:00 GMTBercy Blog: Day 1http://www.racerxonline.com/blog/racer-x-staff-blog/2009/10/29/bercy-blog-day-1/I made it, I’m here in gay Paree otherwise known as Paris, France. This weekend is the annual Bercy Supercross held at the Omni Palacesports.Matt WareThu, 29 Oct 2009 18:54:00 GMTBercy Blog: Day 1http://www.racerxonline.com/blog/racer-x-staff-blog/2009/10/29/bercy-blog-day-1/I made it, I’m here in gay Paree otherwise known as Paris, France. This weekend is the annual Bercy Supercross held at the Omni Palacesports.Laurel C. AllenThu, 29 Oct 2009 18:54:00 GMTBercy Blog: Day 1http://www.racerxonline.com/blog/racer-x-staff-blog/2009/10/29/bercy-blog-day-1/I made it, I’m here in gay Paree otherwise known as Paris, France. This weekend is the annual Bercy Supercross held at the Omni Palacesports.Chris JonnumThu, 29 Oct 2009 18:54:00 GMTBercy Blog: Day 1http://www.racerxonline.com/blog/racer-x-staff-blog/2009/10/29/bercy-blog-day-1/I made it, I’m here in gay Paree otherwise known as Paris, France. This weekend is the annual Bercy Supercross held at the Omni Palacesports.Simon CudbyThu, 29 Oct 2009 18:54:00 GMTBercy Blog: Day 1http://www.racerxonline.com/blog/racer-x-staff-blog/2009/10/29/bercy-blog-day-1/I made it, I’m here in gay Paree otherwise known as Paris, France. This weekend is the annual Bercy Supercross held at the Omni Palacesports.Julie KramerThu, 29 Oct 2009 18:54:00 GMTBercy Blog: Day 1http://www.racerxonline.com/blog/racer-x-staff-blog/2009/10/29/bercy-blog-day-1/I made it, I’m here in gay Paree otherwise known as Paris, France. This weekend is the annual Bercy Supercross held at the Omni Palacesports.Jeff KocanThu, 29 Oct 2009 18:54:00 GMTBercy Blog: Day 1http://www.racerxonline.com/blog/racer-x-staff-blog/2009/10/29/bercy-blog-day-1/I made it, I’m here in gay Paree otherwise known as Paris, France. This weekend is the annual Bercy Supercross held at the Omni Palacesports.Wes WilliamsThu, 29 Oct 2009 18:54:00 GMTBercy Blog: Day 1http://www.racerxonline.com/blog/racer-x-staff-blog/2009/10/29/bercy-blog-day-1/I made it, I’m here in gay Paree otherwise known as Paris, France. This weekend is the annual Bercy Supercross held at the Omni Palacesports.Mike FisherThu, 29 Oct 2009 18:54:00 GMT