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Tigre goes to AMA: Volunteer info and race progress here!

Started by mostrobelle, May 07, 2008, 01:05:48 PM

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Fast Elvis

It only takes one fast lap on Friday afternoon to qualify. Save your equipment and your cat. It's important.
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duckwrench13

Bike was saved... new brake master cylinder should be getting dropped off at the Infineon main office as I'm typing this. Got everything patched up and ready to rock.  [thumbsup] It doesn't look like he broke any bones, but there was a little swelling... ice and compression overnight should have taken care of that.

Just making some  [coffee], hopping in the shower, then back to the track. If we have signal, then one of us will try to update throughout the day.
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desmoquattro

Quote from: duckwrench13 on May 15, 2008, 08:53:36 AM
Bike was saved... new brake master cylinder should be getting dropped off at the Infineon main office as I'm typing this. Got everything patched up and ready to rock.  [thumbsup] It doesn't look like he broke any bones, but there was a little swelling... ice and compression overnight should have taken care of that.

Just making some  [coffee], hopping in the shower, then back to the track. If we have signal, then one of us will try to update throughout the day.

...or leave a message on my voicemail and I'll update  [thumbsup]

GOOD LUCK TIGRE!
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'09 1198s,red, (Il Diavolo Rosso
'09 KTM 690 SMC (Thumpy)
'04 Yamaha FZ1, The Blue Cockroach
'01 900SS, custom yellow, (The Bumblebee)
'05 MS4R, blue

DanTheMan

quick update,

sankes in the pit, parts in, tiger bike up and running, breakfast was good btw, and back down to 1:46:00. Hand is fine, swelling down and functioning properly.

DTM
2008 KTM 690 SMC
2006 749 Dark- Sold
2003 M630ie Dark - Sold
2003 CRF175F
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desmoquattro

Quote from: DanTheMan on May 15, 2008, 12:30:10 PM
quick update,

sankes in the pit, parts in, tiger bike up and running, breakfast was good btw, and back down to 1:46:00. Hand is fine, swelling down and functioning properly.

DTM

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My Vices
'09 1198s,red, (Il Diavolo Rosso
'09 KTM 690 SMC (Thumpy)
'04 Yamaha FZ1, The Blue Cockroach
'01 900SS, custom yellow, (The Bumblebee)
'05 MS4R, blue

smducman

Life is all about twisty turn , curvy corner , speed & smile

DanTheMan

Ended the day good. Got the exhaust header welded, changing out the front rotors tomorrow due to possible warpage. And have some ideas how to solve the overheating when getting off track issue. We continually encouraged him to not push too hard in practice, Lap times dont matter during parctice. All we need is one fast lap during QP.

Practice at 1, qualifying at 4. Everyone think go fast thoughts at four.

ride fast take chances.

DTM
2008 KTM 690 SMC
2006 749 Dark- Sold
2003 M630ie Dark - Sold
2003 CRF175F
1999 Minsk 125 2T - Bought in Hanoi sold in Bangkok
1994 Ninja EX250 - Sold- AFM #692 - Retired
1996 Honda CR125R - Sold

mostrobelle

The tiger mascot store awaits my arrival eagerly, depending on qualifying results.  I told them the story and even they're excited for Tigre.  They're a little less excited about renting the suit to me given the temperatures that we're going to be having on Saturday.  Stay upwind of me, folks.   [cheeky]

P.S.  I have two tickets for Sunday if someone wants them.  FREE.  First come, first served. 

Even if he doesn't make it, it's been a hell of a ride so far!  [moto] ...positive thoughts headed your way!!!!!!

See first post for updates, peeps.  I think Tigre's crew is all set for Friday.   

94,500 miles...05/22/15

tigre

True dat, 'Belle.  It's been an amazing experience.  I'll recap when it's all over and I get a chance to catch my breath.

In the meantime, time to get some zzzz's.

Quote from: mostrobelle on May 15, 2008, 11:34:23 PM
Even if he doesn't make it, it's been a hell of a ride so far!  [moto] ...positive thoughts headed your way!!!!!!
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bigiain

Quote from: tigre on May 15, 2008, 11:47:54 PM
In the meantime, time to get some zzzz's.

Good luck mate!

big (since I'm on the other side of the planet and going in the opposite direction, should I be thinking fast or slow thoughts?)

Ash

may the QP gods rain fast time goodness down upon you, steve.  good luck!   [moto]

duqette

Quote from: mostrobelle on May 15, 2008, 11:34:23 PM
The tiger mascot store awaits my arrival eagerly, depending on qualifying results.  I told them the story and even they're excited for Tigre.  They're a little less excited about renting the suit to me given the temperatures that we're going to be having on Saturday.  Stay upwind of me, folks.   [cheeky]

This is so exciting! I wish I didn't have to work morning noon and night.... I'll be keeping track of what's up here, though, so keep the updates coming!

BTW, a trick for maintaining your cool in a hot suit that I've used on overheated actors wearing the equivalent of a sofa for a costume: put a cold pack in the small of your back. One of those little refreezeable gel packs works really well. In the same way that a heated vest keeps you warm on a cold day by heating your core, a cold pack there will keep you cool by cooling your core.  8)

Best of luck! Ride fast!  [thumbsup]
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BikerGoddess

#57
DQ is currently en route to Sears Point, bringing caffeinated joy for everyone at Camp Tigre. Wish I didn't have to slave away in the city today, but then again it won't be nearly as HOT as the track! ;D
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mostrobelle

Enzo and Lunderburg are going to be hitting the road soon to help out Team Tigre.   [thumbsup]
94,500 miles...05/22/15

Juan