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Title: AFM Round 7 - Infineon - Sunday, Sept. 20 Post by: tigre on September 09, 2009, 12:11:13 PM I'll be racing in the final AFM round of the season.
I'm in a points chase in Open Twins -- where I could finish anywhere from 4th (current position) to 2nd (stars align). Also -- with Matt Green sitting out the last round, I am the favorite to win the race! I'm also in a points chase in 750 Superbike -- I could finish anywhere from 6th (current position) to 4th (realistic, but need to run well). Race 1 - 750 superbike - ~9:45 Race 3 - Open Twins - ~10:45 Race 9 - Formula 1 - ~2:45 Title: Re: AFM Round 7 - Infineon Post by: Spidey on September 09, 2009, 12:46:48 PM You gonna tell us it's on Sept. 20 or you gonna make everyone guess?
Title: Re: AFM Round 7 - Infineon - Sunday, Sept. 20 Post by: tigre on September 09, 2009, 01:19:34 PM Seems like you got it. If guesses so far are any indication, seems like I don't need to tell folks.
You gonna tell us it's on Sept. 20 or you gonna make everyone guess? Title: Re: AFM Round 7 - Infineon - Sunday, Sept. 20 Post by: mostrobelle on September 09, 2009, 02:56:12 PM Woot! I should be able to make it. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: AFM Round 7 - Infineon - Sunday, Sept. 20 Post by: DanTheMan on September 09, 2009, 03:03:13 PM Good luck!
Title: Re: AFM Round 7 - Infineon - Sunday, Sept. 20 Post by: tigre on September 09, 2009, 05:20:59 PM Whoot! [thumbsup]
[moto] Anyone want to volunteer to drive a support vehicle to bring my "B" bike back from the track on Sunday? If I don't need it for Open Twins, I shouldn't need it at all. Title: Re: AFM Round 7 - Infineon - Sunday, Sept. 20 Post by: desmoquattro on September 09, 2009, 05:24:58 PM Whoot! [thumbsup] [moto] Anyone want to volunteer to drive a support vehicle to bring my "B" bike back from the track on Sunday? If I don't need it for Open Twins, I shouldn't need it at all. I might be able to do that. Call me. Title: Re: AFM Round 7 - Infineon - Sunday, Sept. 20 Post by: Desmostro on September 09, 2009, 05:28:42 PM Is 'Blacky' (1198S) on the track yet? Is it striped yet?
Title: Re: AFM Round 7 - Infineon - Sunday, Sept. 20 Post by: DanTheMan on September 09, 2009, 08:47:30 PM Whoot! [thumbsup] [moto] Anyone want to volunteer to drive a support vehicle to bring my "B" bike back from the track on Sunday? If I don't need it for Open Twins, I shouldn't need it at all. if you want my trailer just let me know. Title: Re: AFM Round 7 - Infineon - Sunday, Sept. 20 Post by: tigre on September 09, 2009, 08:48:49 PM I might be able to do that. Call me. Will do. Title: Re: AFM Round 7 - Infineon - Sunday, Sept. 20 Post by: tigre on September 09, 2009, 08:49:39 PM Is 'Blacky' (1198S) on the track yet? Is it striped yet? First track day on Friday. Not stripey yet. October will be paint month. Title: Re: AFM Round 7 - Infineon - Sunday, Sept. 20 Post by: Spidey on September 18, 2009, 07:38:56 AM G'luck Tigre!!!!
Title: Re: AFM Round 7 - Infineon - Sunday, Sept. 20 Post by: Jaman on September 18, 2009, 08:01:01 AM [thumbsup] my daughter & I will be there cheering you on!
Title: Re: AFM Round 7 - Infineon - Sunday, Sept. 20 Post by: Desmostro on September 18, 2009, 02:56:29 PM Good luck mang!
Go fast, stay shiny!!!!! ;D Title: Re: AFM Round 7 - Infineon - Sunday, Sept. 20 Post by: Michael Moore on September 18, 2009, 05:12:57 PM So, how's the Friday track report on the Black Beast? (or Bestia Nero if you like...)
Title: Re: AFM Round 7 - Infineon - Sunday, Sept. 20 Post by: tigre on September 20, 2009, 04:36:22 PM So, how's the Friday track report on the Black Beast? (or Bestia Nero if you like...) Still getting acquainted with the new bike. Suspension needs a little tuning. I want the lower offset triple clamps. I was geared WAY too short. I want a 19x20 master cylinder + some real racing brake pads. That said, it showed some potential. Riding a wheelie up the entire front straight under power is intoxicating. :) Title: Re: AFM Round 7 - Infineon - Sunday, Sept. 20 Post by: tigre on September 20, 2009, 04:46:52 PM I finished 2nd in Open Twins in the race today. It was cut short after 4 laps due to crashes. Nick Hayman was among the crashers. As a result of my 2nd and his DNF, I made up more than what I needed to pass him in the points and finish the season in 2nd place for Open Twins (up from 8th place last season). [moto]
750 Superbike, I had a shot at finishing 4th or 5th in the points. 4th wasn't going to happen because one of the other guys had a GOOD race. 5th probably did not happen either -- we'll see when the results are posted, but I suspect I held 6th for the season. It'll be close -- by like 1-2 points. That's up from 13th last season. Formula 1 -- I had a fun race and finished 6th. I was 11th last year. I suspect I will move to 9th -- but could slide into 8th depending on how the points shake out. It'll be close (again) -- like 1-2 points. Title: Re: AFM Round 7 - Infineon - Sunday, Sept. 20 Post by: Michael Moore on September 20, 2009, 05:49:54 PM Wow. Excellent work man. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: AFM Round 7 - Infineon - Sunday, Sept. 20 Post by: mostrobelle on September 20, 2009, 06:01:02 PM I don't know what was up at the track. All the racers decided to get together and make it a grand ole crash-fest. I lost count of how often the ambulance went out, but I never saw any rushing to the hospital and no helicopters, so I guess it was all OK.
What a great ending to the track season though...couldn't have asked for a prettier day at Sears. We had a good group out there and Steve's Open Twins race was a blast to watch. Although I'd be rooting for Tigre regardless of where he places, it's nice that he gets to see some rewards for all the hard work he's put in during the last several years. [beer] Looking forward to next year! [thumbsup] Title: Re: AFM Round 7 - Infineon - Sunday, Sept. 20 Post by: desmoquattro on September 20, 2009, 07:30:59 PM Very nice work today, Steve. It's good to see you moving up to where you belong...on the podium.
Title: Re: AFM Round 7 - Infineon - Sunday, Sept. 20 Post by: BikerGoddess on September 20, 2009, 08:06:44 PM Congrats Tigre! I hope DQ's boisterous enthusiasm wasn't too annoying. ;D
Title: Re: AFM Round 7 - Infineon - Sunday, Sept. 20 Post by: mostrobelle on September 20, 2009, 08:54:57 PM Congrats Tigre! I hope DQ's boisterous enthusiasm wasn't too annoying. ;D [laugh] At one point Ev and I were talking with him and when he saw Steve glance at him he got up mid-sentence and took off to go help. [cheeky] Title: Re: AFM Round 7 - Infineon - Sunday, Sept. 20 Post by: Desmostro on September 21, 2009, 08:03:56 AM w00t! Excellent work! Its great seeing you persevere with that "lil bike that could." [laugh]
The new bike must be mind blowing. [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup] Title: Re: AFM Round 7 - Infineon - Sunday, Sept. 20 Post by: tigre on September 21, 2009, 08:10:14 AM Joe was a hero. Big help throughout the day!
[laugh] At one point Ev and I were talking with him and when he saw Steve glance at him he got up mid-sentence and took off to go help. [cheeky] Title: Re: AFM Round 7 - Infineon - Sunday, Sept. 20 Post by: tigre on September 21, 2009, 08:24:26 AM Yes -- I can ride a wheelie up the front straight under power with the new bike. :)
The new bike must be mind blowing. [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup] Title: Re: AFM Round 7 - Infineon - Sunday, Sept. 20 Post by: Jaman on September 21, 2009, 09:32:44 AM Very nice work today, Steve. It's good to see you moving up to where you belong...on the podium. +1 [clap]Title: Re: AFM Round 7 - Infineon - Sunday, Sept. 20 Post by: Drunken Monkey on September 21, 2009, 09:38:40 AM Nice work Steve [thumbsup]
Hopefully I'll see you this Thursday so I can buy you a beverage [drink] Title: Re: AFM Round 7 - Infineon - Sunday, Sept. 20 Post by: Juan on September 21, 2009, 10:18:47 AM congratulations Steve [thumbsup]
Title: Re: AFM Round 7 - Infineon - Sunday, Sept. 20 Post by: enzo on September 21, 2009, 10:45:35 AM What a season! Steve, it was amazing watching you improve this year. To get second place on a middleweight bike is pretty cool. Next year on the 1198 will be awesome!
Title: Re: AFM Round 7 - Infineon - Sunday, Sept. 20 Post by: tigre on September 22, 2009, 08:04:08 AM Doh... if I had not coasted on the last 2 laps of 750 superbike, I would have finished with 2 more points, and ended up 4th for the season instead of 6th.
[bang] [bang] [bang] [bang] [bang] [bang] [bang] Pos Number Lic Name Points 1 139 E HALE, LENNY 453 2 7 E O'SULLIVAN, PETER 373 3 212 E SCOTT, BILLY 273 4 666 E HOFFMAN, SOMY 191 5 916 E LAURITZEN, JASON 191 6 944 E METZ, STEVE 190 7 334 E ITURRIOZ, EZEQUIEL 179 Title: Re: AFM Round 7 - Infineon - Sunday, Sept. 20 Post by: desmoquattro on September 22, 2009, 08:12:08 AM Doh... if I had not coasted on the last 2 laps of 750 superbike, I would have finished with 2 more points, and ended up 4th for the season instead of 6th. [bang] [bang] [bang] [bang] [bang] [bang] [bang] Pos Number Lic Name Points 1 139 E HALE, LENNY 453 2 7 E O'SULLIVAN, PETER 373 3 212 E SCOTT, BILLY 273 4 666 E HOFFMAN, SOMY 191 5 916 E LAURITZEN, JASON 191 6 944 E METZ, STEVE 190 7 334 E ITURRIOZ, EZEQUIEL 179 Don't sweat it Steve. Open Twins is your prize, and you had a kick-ass season. Title: Re: AFM Round 7 - Infineon - Sunday, Sept. 20 Post by: Spidey on September 22, 2009, 08:46:29 AM Doh... if I had only coasted on the last 2 laps of 750 superbike and not gotten tired, I would not have been trying to pass Nick Hayman in T9 when he took me out. I would much rather have had 2d in OT than 4th in 750 SBK. Fixed. Title: Re: AFM Round 7 - Infineon - Sunday, Sept. 20 Post by: tigre on September 22, 2009, 09:03:26 AM True. Thanks. :)
It all would have played out slightly differently had I pushed hard on those last 2 laps. Title: Re: AFM Round 7 - Infineon - Sunday, Sept. 20 Post by: mostrobelle on September 22, 2009, 09:33:00 AM True. Thanks. :) It all would have played out slightly differently had I pushed hard on those last 2 laps. Yeah, it could have played out a lot differently...you and bike are in one piece. I'd say it all worked out. [thumbsup] Title: Re: AFM Round 7 - Infineon - Sunday, Sept. 20 Post by: rafa on September 23, 2009, 11:22:26 AM Congrat's way to go Tigre! [clap]
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