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Title: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: Desmostro on July 21, 2008, 10:20:17 AM It was good seeing everyone I ran into on Ducati Island!
[moto] Great ride with Dickwrench13 + Maria in the wee hours of Fri. The things we saw... Bursting through the fog atop hwy 35 to see the sunrise down below over the cloud blanketed Bay and Pacific. Sun piercing the redwood forest on 9; too many [leo] to count on 1 through Monterey county, and a safe arrival home away from home at Laguna Secca. Double [thumbsup] [thumbsup] for organizing a great route. Great BBQ at the Desmoquattro/Bikergodess' camp. Thanks Gogira for the Hotel hook up and the amazing fish diner! The Race: If Casey didn’t win at least he came in a mighty second and not without a tremendous effort! No – Yes, A get off, a get back on before anyone passed him and then to finish second with the top overall speed and best lap time of the race! Holy pajamas – KUDOS Casey! And If Casey didn’t win, at least it was Vale, and with a balls to the wall fight to the finish. What a freaking race. IMHO this was a matter of experience vs/ a lot less experience. Rossi stated pre-race the only way to beat Stoner was to “shoot him...” [laugh] The Island Not enough parking Sat. on the island was corrected a little when they packed us in Sunday into every available Sq ft. Anyone see hear the Rev-sound-off? I over heard a group of old Italians with VIP badges sitting around espresso’s talking about what to do on Ducati Island next year. They all agreed they had to turn it up a notch on the island because of Ducati’s success in the GP. They said people expect a lot from us now, and ‘we have to deliver. ‘ The manager of the SoCal Ducati shop reported an average $70k day Saturday in the store. They might have something really cool next year in store for us. Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: MendoDave on July 21, 2008, 11:39:33 AM Thats nice to Know about Ducati turning it up next year. I'll be sure to be there next year. The Race looked good on TV though. We saw it once at Pattersons Pub in Mendocino but after the subsequent ride I went Home and watched it again in HD and it looked way better. Plus I could hear the commentary this time. ;D
Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: Desmostro on July 21, 2008, 11:56:39 AM :o
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3135/2690350522_eebfbc11a1_b.jpg) Ducati Island (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3267/2689539775_84e0d46dfc_b.jpg) Ducati Island (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3087/2689539427_3994b79c47_b.jpg) Ducati Island Superbike Row (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3271/2690348408_0eed443abd_o.jpg) Cannery Row Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: Desmostro on July 21, 2008, 11:58:07 AM :o
(http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Photos/Rossi_Stoner_corkscrew.jpg) A bit of desperation. The Doc wanted this one bad! from motorcycle-usa.com Title: Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: Desmostro on July 21, 2008, 12:16:55 PM (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3063/2690429424_b133c43307_o.jpg)
Anyone recognize this guy standing next to Casey and Hotness? This is the guy I sat next to in the Ducati hospitality tent and overheard all that: The Island I over heard a group of old Italians with VIP badges sitting around espresso’s talking about what to do on Ducati Island next year. They all agreed they had to turn it up a notch on the island because of Ducati’s success in the GP. They said people expect a lot from us now, and ‘we have to deliver. ‘ The manager of the SoCal Ducati shop reported an average $70k day Saturday in the store. They might have something really cool next year in store for us. Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: duckwrench13 on July 21, 2008, 06:23:14 PM I'll sum up simply. I'm tired. I'll post more later, with pics.
1. Amazing early morning ride through the mountains with Maria and Desmostro. 2. Hanging out in the Alice/Pramac Team garage with the guys. 3. Red Bull VIP party w/ E-Boz, Toseland, Nicky, Silvan, John C, RayBob, Liam & Schwantz. 4. No leo problems. 5. Great ride home via 9 &35 6. Looking forward to sleeping in my own bed. Title: Re: Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: johnc on July 22, 2008, 08:31:46 AM it's carlo bonomi.
he is a really cool guy, and the ceo of the investment group that owns majority share of ducati spa. Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: Ducatiloo on July 22, 2008, 08:41:07 AM Thanks for the posts guys, us mid-west folks appreciate it [thumbsup]
We'll do the same for Indy. Title: Re: Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: Desmostro on July 22, 2008, 09:57:18 AM it's carlo bonomi. he is a really cool guy, and the ceo of the investment group that owns majority share of ducati spa. He seemed like a pretty cool guy. I guess he's seriously on it. Sounds like they're planning on hunkering down and doing something extra next year on the island. That's fantastic. Good seeing you on the island btw, however briefly. Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: Ducatiloo on July 22, 2008, 11:17:18 AM Ok did you guys need your registration to get into some of the Ducati tents, or is the red key still cool?
Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: desmoquattro on July 22, 2008, 11:26:10 AM Ok did you guys need your registration to get into some of the Ducati tents, or is the red key still cool? You'll need your registration or insurance card, plus a photo ID. Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: Ducatiloo on July 22, 2008, 11:34:02 AM One person per a card or can I bring a person in with me? Wisconsin regs are not that hard to make ;D
Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: duckwrench13 on July 22, 2008, 11:48:06 AM Generally the owner and a passenger are acceptable with one proof of ownership. Obviously a Monoposto bike would be pushing your luck.
Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: Ducatiloo on July 22, 2008, 11:57:08 AM We shall see if they believe that my dad rode cupcake [laugh]
Thank you for the info. Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: duckwrench13 on July 22, 2008, 12:12:08 PM We shall see if they believe that my dad rode cupcake [laugh] Thank you for the info. With parking, and traffic, as bad as they will be at an event like this, lots of folks will pair up w/ a buddy and ride in. Doubt they would think it odd that yer pops rode bip w/ you. Title: Re: Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: johnc on July 22, 2008, 03:03:51 PM yes ... i spoke with carlo and del torchio at the president's meeting on sat night ... they both want to step it up for next year's laguna ducati island, as this was their first view of the event in person.
a presto, johnc He seemed like a pretty cool guy. I guess he's seriously on it. Sounds like they're planning on hunkering down and doing something extra next year on the island. That's fantastic. Good seeing you on the island btw, however briefly. Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: remy on July 22, 2008, 04:58:23 PM I never ended up going onto the island because I figured they wouldn't let my g/f in with me. She is awesome enough to ride motorcycles and be in to events like MotoGP that I wasn't about to leave her on her own while I got to look at fancy Ducati things.
Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: desmoquattro on July 22, 2008, 05:31:29 PM I never ended up going onto the island because I figured they wouldn't let my g/f in with me. She is awesome enough to ride motorcycles and be in to events like MotoGP that I wasn't about to leave her on her own while I got to look at fancy Ducati things. You don't need anything to walk onto Ducati Island. You need a wristband to get into the hospitality tent. Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: duckwrench13 on July 22, 2008, 05:44:32 PM Anybody get the race on DVR? It'd be neat to see it from all the other perspectives.
Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: deadley on July 22, 2008, 06:33:51 PM download it from here http://www.mininova.org/tor/1621489 if you use torrents.
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Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: Dainesedan on July 23, 2008, 03:06:21 PM Anybody get the race on DVR? It'd be neat to see it from all the other perspectives. We've got it at the store, Dan. Come by any time, and I'll throw it on for you. Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: johnc on July 23, 2008, 03:59:59 PM We've got it at the store, Dan. Come by any time, and I'll throw it on for you. sweet!!! Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: Desmostro on July 23, 2008, 10:26:09 PM Gee, anyone on this thread hang out in the VIP area, Ducati pits, see hotness walking, snap any great race shots, and have it to show?
Throw it down ;D Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: duckwrench13 on July 23, 2008, 10:52:06 PM Gee, anyone on this thread hang out in the VIP area, Ducati pits, see hotness walking, snap any great race shots, and have it to show? Throw it down ;D Guess you missed this? [cheeky] I'll sum up simply. I'm tired. I'll post more later, with pics. 1. Amazing early morning ride through the mountains with Maria and Desmostro. 2. Hanging out in the Alice/Pramac Team garage with the guys. 3. Red Bull VIP party w/ E-Boz, Toseland, Nicky, Silvan, John C, RayBob, Liam & Schwantz. 4. No leo problems. 5. Great ride home via 9 &35 6. Looking forward to sleeping in my own bed. Pics are coming soon. I didn't take a ton of photos in the garage since the bodywork was off the machines... can't really be sure what's proprietary secrets and what isn't, so best not to click away. As for the Red Bull VIP party, John C can confirm this as well. I really owe Liam a great thanks for bringing me in. He gave me an opportunity that wouldn't just happen on its own...got a lot of good networking done. [thumbsup] Who knows, maybe in a year or two I'll be logging on to the DMF from around the world, on the GP circuit? Wouldn't that be too cool?! 8) Besides all the "rock star" treatment, I got a lot of potential sponsors interested in Team Tigerbike! Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: Desmostro on July 23, 2008, 11:31:27 PM Guess you missed this? [cheeky] Pics are coming soon. ... ... Ya that last post was kind of for you. [laugh] Share! Do I have to hold my breath? [popcorn] All I've got is my lame ass camera-phone shots. (My sporty camera got ran over by 250 cyclist after snapping a shot of Lance. I stuck my camera under my number plate instead of in my jersey pocket. Oops. But I got this totally unrelated to anything here image that I told you about the other day: (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/78/203352064_126760e0db_o.jpg) ) Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: duckwrench13 on July 24, 2008, 08:25:49 AM Hey, I know that butt!!! [laugh] That's generally the only view of Lance we'd ever have...if he was on a bike. ;D
Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: Ducnewby on July 24, 2008, 11:40:56 PM First timer Laguna Seca/MotoGP/Ducati Island for me. What an awesome experience!!! I was really bumbed that I couldn't get onto the Island with my S4R, just had a new Motocreations exhaust installed and wanted to show it off.
The race was memorable. The scenery was okay, but tough to appreciate when my wifey is hotter than 99% of the paddock chicks. The ducati's... priceless. Although I am located way north of you N. Cali folks, I'd love to come down and visit on one of the Desmo Owners nights. Being north of Redding makes a quick jaunt down to Sac or San Jose a task, lots of slab between us!!! Laguna Seca is on my calander for next year!!! Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: desmoquattro on July 25, 2008, 07:25:19 AM First timer Laguna Seca/MotoGP/Ducati Island for me. What an awesome experience!!! I was really bumbed that I couldn't get onto the Island with my S4R, just had a new Motocreations exhaust installed and wanted to show it off. The race was memorable. The scenery was okay, but tough to appreciate when my wifey is hotter than 99% of the paddock chicks. The ducati's... priceless. Although I am located way north of you N. Cali folks, I'd love to come down and visit on one of the Desmo Owners nights. Being north of Redding makes a quick jaunt down to Sac or San Jose a task, lots of slab between us!!! Laguna Seca is on my calander for next year!!! Like Yreka north? Some nice roads up there. Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: Desmostro on July 25, 2008, 09:52:55 AM ...but tough to appreciate when my wifey is hotter than 99% of the paddock chicks. ... Not to be inappropriate, but the saying around here is strictly, "PCTURES OR IT DIDN'T HAPPEN!" [laugh] ... I'd love to come down and visit on one of the Desmo Owners nights. Being north of Redding makes a quick jaunt down to Sac or San Jose a task, lots of slab between us!!! ... Laguna Seca is on my calander for next year!!! Love to have you come check us out! [thumbsup] Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: duckwrench13 on July 25, 2008, 11:33:29 AM Although I am located way north of you N. Cali folks, I'd love to come down and visit on one of the Desmo Owners nights. Being north of Redding makes a quick jaunt down to Sac or San Jose a task, lots of slab between us!!! Laguna Seca is on my calander for next year!!! You can always get your racing fix, and visit with fellow MOBsters, by coming out to support Team Tigerbike when we race at T-Hill. [thumbsup] Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: desmoquattro on July 25, 2008, 11:42:43 AM You can always get your racing fix, and visit with fellow MOBsters, by coming out to support Team Tigerbike when we race at T-Hill. [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup] Redding to Thunderhill (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=Redding,+CA&daddr=WIllows,+CA&mra=pe&mrcr=0&doflg=ptm&sll=40.58752,-122.39291&sspn=0.440099,0.85144&ie=UTF8&z=8): about an hour. Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: TCK! on July 25, 2008, 11:46:16 AM [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup] Redding to Thunderhill (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=Redding,+CA&daddr=WIllows,+CA&mra=pe&mrcr=0&doflg=ptm&sll=40.58752,-122.39291&sspn=0.440099,0.85144&ie=UTF8&z=8): about an hour. I think Pacific Track Time is based in Redding too. If you're into doing track days you might be able to hitch a ride with them. Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: johnc on July 25, 2008, 12:07:49 PM Not to be inappropriate, but the saying around here is strictly, "PCTURES OR IT DIDN'T HAPPEN!" and with photoshop, even if it didn't happen, there can still be pictures [evil] Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: johnc on July 25, 2008, 12:09:24 PM i just noticed i am a "full member" ... it may not be big, but at least its full 8)
Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: DanTheMan on July 25, 2008, 01:09:27 PM i just noticed i am a "full member" ... it may not be big, but at least its full 8) like a tuna can? Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: Desmostro on July 26, 2008, 07:16:38 AM like a tuna can? Even though this thread was intended to be a Laguna Secca photo dump... just the description will do [laugh] Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: Ducnewby on July 27, 2008, 03:11:55 AM I was actually in line with two of you guys at one of the food shacks. I have forgotten your name but we talked about this forum while at Laguna. Me and wifey were getting either tri-tip sangwiches or nasty azz fried zuchini.
If you are asking for a description of my hot wife... Can I say she's a dead ringer, most days, for Eva Longoria. Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: Ducnewby on July 27, 2008, 03:15:01 AM Also... I am in the Mt. Shasta area, so not quite Yreka, just south. Redding isn't a bad ride and there are tons of great roads out there. Just hate the heat and extreme smoke in that area right now. But... Like I said, may just throw the wife on the back of the S4R and take a long ars ride to Sac area...
Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: desmoquattro on July 27, 2008, 08:15:00 AM Also... I am in the Mt. Shasta area, so not quite Yreka, just south. Redding isn't a bad ride and there are tons of great roads out there. Just hate the heat and extreme smoke in that area right now. But... Like I said, may just throw the wife on the back of the S4R and take a long ars ride to Sac area... Love that area...Weed, McCloud, Dunsmuir. Some great scenery. But yeah, I bet the smoke is bad right now. I used to live in Chico and we'd get smoked out every year when Paradise burned down. Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: BikerGoddess on July 30, 2008, 11:40:24 AM Sorry it's taken almost two weeks to get these pix uploaded, but here they are: http://picasaweb.google.com/profgard/USMotoGP2008
Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: duckwrench13 on July 30, 2008, 02:59:44 PM Gee, anyone on this thread hang out in the VIP area, Ducati pits, see hotness walking, snap any great race shots, and have it to show? Throw it down ;D Just for you, Eric.... [cheeky] (http://inlinethumb64.webshots.com/18367/2595977800076244200S600x600Q85.jpg) It was around 12:30am, at the Red Bull party. No, I don't remember what their names were. [laugh] Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: Desmostro on July 30, 2008, 03:15:11 PM Just for you, Eric.... [cheeky] (http://inlinethumb64.webshots.com/18367/2595977800076244200S600x600Q85.jpg) It was around 12:30am, at the Red Bull party. No, I don't remember what their names were. [laugh] [thumbsup] Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: desmoquattro on July 30, 2008, 04:23:19 PM No, I don't remember what their names were. [laugh] You're not supposed to remember what their names are ;D Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: BikerGoddess on July 30, 2008, 04:38:55 PM Not only are you guys into boobies, but fake ones at that! [laugh]
Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: duckwrench13 on July 30, 2008, 05:05:49 PM Not only are you guys into boobies, but fake ones at that! [laugh] Um, those would be considered an after-market top end kit. There's nothing wrong with big bore twins. [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: BikerGoddess on July 30, 2008, 07:36:07 PM A few brief video clips from Moto GP:
Red Bull Rookies Cup http://www.youtube.com/v/f027n7WhuA8&hl=en&fs=1 Randy Mamola warming up the Desmosedici http://www.youtube.com/v/w9FhsksDRtE&hl=en&fs=1 Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: Ducnewby on July 31, 2008, 11:53:26 PM Not only are you guys into boobies, but fake ones at that! [laugh] Bikergoddess. The really important fact here about boobies... We didn't have to pay for them!!! Our Ducs come first!!! Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: johnc on August 01, 2008, 09:02:32 AM Not only are you guys into boobies, but fake ones at that! [laugh] fake, schmake ... we like boobies ... (http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/smilies/boobies.gif)(http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/smilies/boobies.gif)(http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/smilies/boobies.gif)(http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/smilies/boobies.gif)(http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/smilies/boobies.gif)(http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/smilies/boobies.gif)(http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/smilies/boobies.gif)(http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/smilies/boobies.gif)(http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/smilies/boobies.gif)(http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/smilies/boobies.gif)(http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/smilies/boobies.gif)(http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/smilies/boobies.gif)(http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/smilies/boobies.gif)(http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/smilies/boobies.gif)(http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/smilies/boobies.gif)(http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/smilies/boobies.gif)(http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/smilies/boobies.gif)(http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/smilies/boobies.gif)(http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/smilies/boobies.gif) Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: duckwrench13 on August 01, 2008, 11:06:03 AM Just remember, like the saying goes... "If it's got tits or tires, it's gonna be trouble!" [laugh](http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/smilies/boobies.gif) [laugh](http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/smilies/boobies.gif) [laugh] [cheeky]
Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: johnc on August 01, 2008, 11:26:51 AM agreed ... but riding them is usually worth the trouble. [thumbsup]
Just remember, like the saying goes... "If it's got tits or tires, it's gonna be trouble!" [laugh](http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/smilies/boobies.gif) [laugh](http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/smilies/boobies.gif) [laugh] [cheeky] Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: smducman on August 01, 2008, 12:45:43 PM [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: johnc on August 01, 2008, 01:32:46 PM very nice ... and no visible tramp stamp ...
Trouble with a capital T, and that stands for booTy. (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3017/2690350972_7417d775a1_b.jpg) Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: ducnymph on August 01, 2008, 02:27:00 PM Gee, anyone on this thread hang out in the VIP area, Ducati pits, see hotness walking, snap any great race shots, and have it to show? Throw it down ;D So I was in vip red bull with my g/f and the funniest thing happened... there was TomKat sighting. And oddly enough, it was cool to see him and he gets kuddos for being a race fan. My g/f went nuts! She absolutely loves Tom Cruise and got to talk to him about the race - he was talking her ear off and I couldn't manage to got a good front shot with them. The one shot was as they were leaving and it came out IZ_ unfortunately :'( I tried to mess w/it in Photoshop, but it came out gritty. We were there all three days and its was super cool. We saw some ama riders down in the paddock; we saw actors down there and in the redbull vip. The race was bad-ass and totally thrilling ;D ;D ;D. In the turn 11 grandstands I was amidst a sea of Rossi fans. I was rooting for Stoner and even though Stoner didn't win, I was happy to see Rossi take it because I love him too! One highlight, and I really wish I had caught this on film, was seeing Christian Pfeiffer doing his stunts in the Red Bull courtyard. He was doing all his crazy stopp-ee spins, burnouts -- completely UNREAL tricks -- in a circle of people maybe 35ft across. I seriously thought my heart was gonna stop seeing him hold a stoppee, spinning like a balerina while his back wheel was whipping by people's faces only a couple feet away. It was terrifyingly cool -but that's just me and my self-preservation talking. Even though I'm rooting for Ben, it was still cool to get a shot with Mladin. I have lots of respect of him -he's a tremendous racer. All in all we had a great time and the ride back with Dan and Maria was awesome. Next year I'm bringing my video cam everywhere and I need to get a better camera that doesn't take IZ_ pics. I probably saw people from the board who I haven't met yet. It's just crazy out there, especially on sunday. I'm going to the next meet with my new 696 so hopefully I'll get to know more of y'all then. Denny's Salinas Breakfast [puke]. We were all disatisfied with the service that morning... (http://i309.photobucket.com/albums/kk382/purplelola79/S7001669b.jpg) Matt's cool but - go Ben! (http://i309.photobucket.com/albums/kk382/purplelola79/S7001674b-1.jpg) Starting grid (http://i309.photobucket.com/albums/kk382/purplelola79/S7001679b.jpg) (http://i309.photobucket.com/albums/kk382/purplelola79/S7001687b.jpg) (http://i309.photobucket.com/albums/kk382/purplelola79/S7001688b.jpg) Tom being stalked by my gf (http://i309.photobucket.com/albums/kk382/purplelola79/S7001695copyb.jpg) Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: TCK! on August 01, 2008, 03:05:51 PM Tom Cuise!!! haha
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRbhE3GRiUE Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: desmoquattro on August 01, 2008, 04:24:09 PM Tom Cuise!!! haha The Emperor of Scientology [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: ducnymph on August 01, 2008, 06:24:58 PM The Emperor of Scientology [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] He had the leader of the church with him too. [laugh] I guess the money from scientology is spent going to GP. [laugh] (http://i309.photobucket.com/albums/kk382/purplelola79/S7001698b.jpg) Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: desmoquattro on August 01, 2008, 06:26:56 PM He had the leader of the church with him too. [laugh] I guess the money from scientology is spent going to GP. [laugh] Hey, I can give personality tests too. $50...every time. Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: TCK! on August 01, 2008, 06:56:59 PM He had the leader of the church with him too. [laugh] OMG that's the leader and he's even shorter then Tom Cruise???? I think Scientology is made for short people... has anyone seen Vinnie lately ;)I guess the money from scientology is spent going to GP. [laugh] (http://i309.photobucket.com/albums/kk382/purplelola79/S7001698b.jpg) Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: duckwrench13 on August 01, 2008, 06:59:35 PM OMG that's the leader and he's even shorter then Tom Cruise???? I think Scientology is made for short people... has anyone seen Vinnie lately ;) I thought he was in your basement, putting the lotion on his skin. [laugh] [laugh] Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: Vindingo on August 01, 2008, 08:18:27 PM Dont be jealous...
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3035/2724436548_f70b42428a.jpg?v=0) Title: Re: Unofficial Laguna Secca Moto GP 2008 photo / story dump Post by: TCK! on August 01, 2008, 08:23:35 PM LOL BEST PHOTOCHOP EVER!
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