Title: Cal City GP
Post by: Richie Wohlers on March 24, 2005, 01:13:05 PM
Post by: Richie Wohlers on March 24, 2005, 01:13:05 PM
Danny, tell us about the Cal City GP.
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Post by: Danny L on March 24, 2005, 10:42:22 PM
Post by: Danny L on March 24, 2005, 10:42:22 PM
FAST! FAST! FAST!
I think I used third gear one time on the first lap, then it was fourth and fifth the whole race. My average speed (according to results) 39.2mph. The race started on a dirt/asphalt rode and went straight for what seemed about three miles, then made a left and went down a fast quad track that did get whooped out a little toward the end of the race. It was basically laid out in a square. 9 miles in length and two hour race. It was a little on the fun side since I'd never done a race that fast, but wished it was a little more technical.
I did talk to Lou Peralta after the race and he said he'll be trying to change things up a bit for next months race. He is limited on what terrain he can use. The turn out was not that great. Only about 50 riders, but I thought it was cool that Chris Blais came out and spanked us all. I placed 17th overall in my first race as a novice. That Bill Maxim guy can haul but!! So does Dal Trubey!
He plans on having a few night races in the summer also. Kind of cool. There were finisher pins given out which I think was nice. I really like the two hour race format better than the 45 min Big 6 GPs. If he can get some better terrain, I'd be just like the old GPs. My KX500 barely had a drop in it at the end of two hours. Might need to think about refueling next time.
I think I used third gear one time on the first lap, then it was fourth and fifth the whole race. My average speed (according to results) 39.2mph. The race started on a dirt/asphalt rode and went straight for what seemed about three miles, then made a left and went down a fast quad track that did get whooped out a little toward the end of the race. It was basically laid out in a square. 9 miles in length and two hour race. It was a little on the fun side since I'd never done a race that fast, but wished it was a little more technical.
I did talk to Lou Peralta after the race and he said he'll be trying to change things up a bit for next months race. He is limited on what terrain he can use. The turn out was not that great. Only about 50 riders, but I thought it was cool that Chris Blais came out and spanked us all. I placed 17th overall in my first race as a novice. That Bill Maxim guy can haul but!! So does Dal Trubey!
He plans on having a few night races in the summer also. Kind of cool. There were finisher pins given out which I think was nice. I really like the two hour race format better than the 45 min Big 6 GPs. If he can get some better terrain, I'd be just like the old GPs. My KX500 barely had a drop in it at the end of two hours. Might need to think about refueling next time.
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Post by: Richie Wohlers on March 25, 2005, 09:21:39 AM
Post by: Richie Wohlers on March 25, 2005, 09:21:39 AM
What was the entry fee?
I like that he actually puts out the checkered flag at exactly 2 hours, regardless of who is coming through at the 2 hour mark. That way, everybody gets at least a 2 hour race. Maybe we should operate Euros like that.
I like that he actually puts out the checkered flag at exactly 2 hours, regardless of who is coming through at the 2 hour mark. That way, everybody gets at least a 2 hour race. Maybe we should operate Euros like that.
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Post by: Danny L on March 25, 2005, 02:51:49 PM
Post by: Danny L on March 25, 2005, 02:51:49 PM
Entry fee was $38. 