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Edited Date/Time 3/12/2015 6:10am
So this past Sunday I bumped up to the novice class in over the hill gang racing. I had won every moto in the beginner class and no longer felt challenged. That and riding alone in a "race" isn't very fun. The track was hangtown and I was pretty darn nervous,my heart was pumping just sitting on the line before moto 1. Didn't get a great start but avoided carnage,guys on the inside came together and i see a bike flipping and a body on the ground. Rode my own race and got seventh out of twelve keeping it on two wheels. Moto 2 I was much more calm and confident yet made a few mistakes early that could have put me on the ground,the track was dry and rough. Settled down and made a few passes,two legit and one gimme due to a rider crashing. All in all it was an amazing day and I stayed safe which is all that truly matters. Nothing and I mean nothing can replicate or replace racing. I absolutely love it and now I know where I need to improve on. Fitness and corner speed. Long story I know but felt like sharing.
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Shawbridge Husky 3/10/2015 7:08pm
3/10/2015 7:08pm
I thought it was cool, thanks for sharing ! I haven't raced in 35 years so I'll be nervous as hell myself, hope to get to Unadilla.
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ML512 3/10/2015 7:12pm
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crusher773 wrote:
So what's the point of this post again?
The point is some people on this forum actually ride dirt bikes, not just talk shit about the guys that race them. Wink
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jhansen510 3/10/2015 7:13pm
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So what's the point of this post again?
Are you as big an asshole in life as you are on the Internet? Good on you Raining Yellow.

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Brad460 3/10/2015 7:17pm
3/10/2015 7:17pm Edited Date/Time 3/10/2015 7:26pm
crusher773 wrote:
So what's the point of this post again?
Your kind of an azzhat huh?

Anyways..sounds like you had a good time yzjs7
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Camp332 3/10/2015 7:25pm
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yzjs7 wrote:
So this past Sunday I bumped up to the novice class in over the hill gang racing. I had won every moto in the beginner class...
So this past Sunday I bumped up to the novice class in over the hill gang racing. I had won every moto in the beginner class and no longer felt challenged. That and riding alone in a "race" isn't very fun. The track was hangtown and I was pretty darn nervous,my heart was pumping just sitting on the line before moto 1. Didn't get a great start but avoided carnage,guys on the inside came together and i see a bike flipping and a body on the ground. Rode my own race and got seventh out of twelve keeping it on two wheels. Moto 2 I was much more calm and confident yet made a few mistakes early that could have put me on the ground,the track was dry and rough. Settled down and made a few passes,two legit and one gimme due to a rider crashing. All in all it was an amazing day and I stayed safe which is all that truly matters. Nothing and I mean nothing can replicate or replace racing. I absolutely love it and now I know where I need to improve on. Fitness and corner speed. Long story I know but felt like sharing.
Yo JS7bro, did you ever get that cylinder back for your bike? I remember a while back, that an engine guy had your stuff for a long time, then moved to another state. You pulling holeshots with that cylinder?
TripleFive 3/10/2015 7:25pm
3/10/2015 7:25pm
Glad to hear that you made the next step! Riding with guys that are faster than you is the best way to get faster yourself, in my opinion.

Ride safe and have fun!
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aaryn #234 3/10/2015 7:29pm
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yzjs7 wrote:
So this past Sunday I bumped up to the novice class in over the hill gang racing. I had won every moto in the beginner class...
So this past Sunday I bumped up to the novice class in over the hill gang racing. I had won every moto in the beginner class and no longer felt challenged. That and riding alone in a "race" isn't very fun. The track was hangtown and I was pretty darn nervous,my heart was pumping just sitting on the line before moto 1. Didn't get a great start but avoided carnage,guys on the inside came together and i see a bike flipping and a body on the ground. Rode my own race and got seventh out of twelve keeping it on two wheels. Moto 2 I was much more calm and confident yet made a few mistakes early that could have put me on the ground,the track was dry and rough. Settled down and made a few passes,two legit and one gimme due to a rider crashing. All in all it was an amazing day and I stayed safe which is all that truly matters. Nothing and I mean nothing can replicate or replace racing. I absolutely love it and now I know where I need to improve on. Fitness and corner speed. Long story I know but felt like sharing.
That is awesome dude, great to hear about guys getting out and racing themselves, that is a huge part of why we love the sport like we do.

Good to see you stepping up into another class to challenge yourself
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JM485 3/10/2015 7:32pm
3/10/2015 7:32pm
Good stuff, glad you guys had an awesome time up there. I really wish I could have made it, that support class was calling my name!!!Laughing
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Flex 3/10/2015 7:36pm
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Sweet!!!!!! rippppp itttttt uppppp!!!!!!
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JoJmoto 3/10/2015 7:40pm
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100% effort should always = a great time no matter where you finish!
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yzjs7 3/10/2015 7:45pm
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Appreciate it guys,and jm485 is a badass on a bike and a good dude. He raced the support class at the last race and owned on a 125. Ride on guys!
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Awosme!
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Trav138 3/10/2015 7:46pm
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Glad you had a great time. You west coast guys are very fortunate, we get done with massive snow now we have all this mud and rain to deal with. I enjoy reading guys race reports, you know the guys that actually ride.
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Rick M. 3/10/2015 7:50pm
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Great post! Made it to hangtown the first year Stew was on his Suzuki, track look tough and seems like it can get rough. Congrats on bumping up to novice, ride on dude.
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TGeorge986 3/10/2015 7:55pm
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Am I the only one to finds it funny the largest JS7 fan there is got a 7th? I am not convinced he didn't rig the race.
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What was more rewarding, winning Beginner, or 7th in Novice?
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urbanlift707 3/10/2015 8:05pm
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I'll be at the next round at Estreet. It'll be my first over the hill gang race, how's the turnout in each class? Would love to race against more than 2 people in the 30 expert.

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GeorgiePorgie 3/10/2015 8:05pm
3/10/2015 8:05pm
Yea it's more rewarding to get in a class where guys are relatively just as fast. Makes for some fierce fun racing.
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gsxrcr28 3/10/2015 8:13pm
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crusher773 wrote:
So what's the point of this post again?
ML512 wrote:
The point is some people on this forum actually ride dirt bikes, not just talk shit about the guys that race them. Wink
Amen.

Good post OP, sounds like you had a good time. Racing is truly one of the best things in life, and some races you'll remember forever.
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Tarz483 3/10/2015 8:13pm
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Thanks for sharing
Sounds like a good time
Got any pictures
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yzjs7 3/10/2015 8:22pm
3/10/2015 8:22pm
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What was more rewarding, winning Beginner, or 7th in Novice?
7th in novice hands down. Racing with these guys is gonna make me better and that's what I want. Funny I can do all the jumps which not everyone in my class does,but lose time in the corners. Unfortunately no pictures, if someone on the othg site post some I'll share.
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NorcalVet 3/10/2015 8:59pm
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Congrats....

I heard there was a great turnout, 293 riders including support.

http://www.mylaps.com/en/events/1112734

I put in a bunch of laps there fri / private ride day mostly on my rm.

And finaly very cool.... The OTHG ran a memorial/ parade lap for a fallen member (not MX related)

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kP2mDhQ-enk&feature=youtu.be&t=38s
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OW38B 3/10/2015 9:01pm
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What was more rewarding, winning Beginner, or 7th in Novice?
yzjs7 wrote:
7th in novice hands down. Racing with these guys is gonna make me better and that's what I want. Funny I can do all the jumps...
7th in novice hands down. Racing with these guys is gonna make me better and that's what I want. Funny I can do all the jumps which not everyone in my class does,but lose time in the corners. Unfortunately no pictures, if someone on the othg site post some I'll share.
Keep on keeping on.

You could not find a better club to race with than the Over the Hill Gang MX. The Bay Area Chapter does a great job up there.
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BurtbaC 3/10/2015 9:21pm
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yzjs7 wrote:
7th in novice hands down. Racing with these guys is gonna make me better and that's what I want. Funny I can do all the jumps...
7th in novice hands down. Racing with these guys is gonna make me better and that's what I want. Funny I can do all the jumps which not everyone in my class does,but lose time in the corners. Unfortunately no pictures, if someone on the othg site post some I'll share.
Right on, half of the battle in the novice class is staying upright and avoiding all of the carnage. Be careful out there and good luck.
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b8res 3/10/2015 9:28pm
3/10/2015 9:28pm Edited Date/Time 3/10/2015 9:30pm
Hey man.....good seeing you again!! The 7 gear was looking good!!! The track was awesome all day!
Nice job on your finish! See you at E Street.
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PT887 3/11/2015 7:11am
3/11/2015 7:11am
Great story OP! Looking forward to getting in the mix myself this season! Pretty refreshing to come across a decent read in this place lol
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huck 3/11/2015 7:14am
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crusher773 wrote:
So what's the point of this post again?
ML512 wrote:
The point is some people on this forum actually ride dirt bikes, not just talk shit about the guys that race them. Wink
"what? No. I haven't heard that" Wink
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slipdog 3/11/2015 7:19am
3/11/2015 7:19am Edited Date/Time 3/11/2015 7:19am
Now for the big question, did you huck the 100ft uphill triple?
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MXD 3/11/2015 7:40am
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Nice! I just earned the promotional points at the final round last season to move up to the Vet B class. I'm a bit nervous about how that will go but excited at the same time.

It's refreshing to hear stories about members riding their dirt bikes. After all, isn't that why we're all here?

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