Dad broken up

yosmithy wrote:

Collar fittings will be held at the scoring tower right after the riders meeting. Handicap ramps available for your convenience.

bigattack wrote:

I really believe this is a topic that needs to be discussed or at least contemplated. Next time before you get on your motorcycle think about...

I really believe this is a topic that needs to be discussed or at least contemplated. Next time before you get on your motorcycle think about "What if". A man should rate his risk.

I would do a five point risk assessment with 5 being dangerous.


Kids? 2 points per kid

Self employed? 2 points

No insurance? 3 points

Over 35? 1/2 point

Over 40? 1 point

Over 45? 3 points

Over 50? 5 points

Wife? 1/2 point

Desk job? 1 point

Physical work? 2 points



So if your over 45, self employed, married, with 2 kids....the total points are 9 1/2...which is almost DOUBLE your allowed 5 points.You should not be allowed to own a motorcycle!


I'm married under 30 with a desk job so my total is....1 1/2. I can race without risk. Anyways it's just a thought.

yosmithy wrote:

AMA Racing revisions: Social Security checks will not be accepted for race entry fees. Designated disabled starting will be to the right of the starters shack...

AMA Racing revisions:

Social Security checks will not be accepted for race entry fees.

Designated disabled starting will be to the right of the starters shack. All riders MUST have their disabled stickers visible at all times. Note: Handicap railing will be available upon special request.

AMA approved Colostomy bags must go through tech inspection.

Hearings aids must be turned down to not exceed 92 decibels of amplification.

All dentures must be safety wired in place.

Alzheimer’s will not be used as and excuse for restarts.

yosmithy wrote:

AMA Racing revisions: Social Security checks will not be accepted for race entry fees. Designated disabled starting will be to the right of the starters shack...

AMA Racing revisions:

Social Security checks will not be accepted for race entry fees.

Designated disabled starting will be to the right of the starters shack. All riders MUST have their disabled stickers visible at all times. Note: Handicap railing will be available upon special request.

AMA approved Colostomy bags must go through tech inspection.

Hearings aids must be turned down to not exceed 92 decibels of amplification.

All dentures must be safety wired in place.

Alzheimer’s will not be used as and excuse for restarts.

bigattack wrote:

I really believe this is a topic that needs to be discussed or at least contemplated. Next time before you get on your motorcycle think about...

I really believe this is a topic that needs to be discussed or at least contemplated. Next time before you get on your motorcycle think about "What if". A man should rate his risk.

I would do a five point risk assessment with 5 being dangerous.


Kids? 2 points per kid

Self employed? 2 points

No insurance? 3 points

Over 35? 1/2 point

Over 40? 1 point

Over 45? 3 points

Over 50? 5 points

Wife? 1/2 point

Desk job? 1 point

Physical work? 2 points



So if your over 45, self employed, married, with 2 kids....the total points are 9 1/2...which is almost DOUBLE your allowed 5 points.You should not be allowed to own a motorcycle!


I'm married under 30 with a desk job so my total is....1 1/2. I can race without risk. Anyways it's just a thought.

NetMXer wrote:

WTF does age have to do with ability. I'm 49 years old and can kick the ass of most of the 20 year olds around this...

WTF does age have to do with ability. I'm 49 years old and can kick the ass of most of the 20 year olds around this area. If I get hurt at 49 years old, why is that any different than some snot nosed kid getting hurt at 20? If I get hurt now, I can do my job and pay my bills just as well as I could when I was 20, actually better since I work from home full time.

bigattack wrote:

Parked next to a 45-50 year old dad at the race track. He was driving a construction truck and looked to be an electrician with those...

Parked next to a 45-50 year old dad at the race track. He was driving a construction truck and looked to be an electrician with those tube benders and rolls of wire in the bed. He was riding a brand new 450 while his kid was on a ktm 65. I was watching Dad and he was pretty fast. Then didn't see he come around then I went to the truck. Dad came in after his moto broken up holding his arm and looked to be in pain. I helped him load both bikes and he left to go to the hospital. Well, I left the track thinking why do guys his age need to race? Seriously, he makes his living with his hands and has a young boy and probably a wife and mortgage he is responsible for. Sad to be in his shoes. Men need to step up and know when to say they are done. I think the sport should not allow old guys out on the track. I sure hope he has insurance because he looked to be self employed. Just a note please be careful out on the track and know your limitations. Every racer needs to evaluate his situation and ask if racing two motos is worth the danger.Not sure why any of find is necessary or fun to race motorcycles. Some man at work saw my bike in the truck and we started talking it up. He wants to buy a bike and race. I suggested he buy a dual sport because mx is way too dangerous. MX bikes in general are way too dangerous. I'm seriously thinking dual sporting is the best way to enough motorcycling.

shaner708 wrote:

Finally after 20 years on this earth someone has the decency to tell me racing is dangerous! Anyone wanna buy a bike and van combo?

yosmithy wrote:

I'd like to think I have offered some very positive options here.

Will I be given a Sainthood for this????

Sawblade wrote:

Do you really thing you need to tell us old guys to be careful? Shit man, don't you think we know that? ANY TIME YOU CLIMB...

Do you really thing you need to tell us old guys to be careful? Shit man, don't you think we know that? ANY TIME YOU CLIMB ABOARD A BIKE IT’S A RISK. Even setting in the garage, you might slip; spill your beer and crack you head on the concrete. At 45 I'm still racing/riding on a regular base with no plans to quit and some ass munch on the net sure as hell isn’t going to change my mind. I know my limits and like CR I general stay within them. With the stress of work and life in general it’s a welcome relieve to hit the track to hang out, ride/race and socialize with the rest of my old dude riding/racing buddies.

bigattack wrote:

Parked next to a 45-50 year old dad at the race track. He was driving a construction truck and looked to be an electrician with those...

Parked next to a 45-50 year old dad at the race track. He was driving a construction truck and looked to be an electrician with those tube benders and rolls of wire in the bed. He was riding a brand new 450 while his kid was on a ktm 65. I was watching Dad and he was pretty fast. Then didn't see he come around then I went to the truck. Dad came in after his moto broken up holding his arm and looked to be in pain. I helped him load both bikes and he left to go to the hospital. Well, I left the track thinking why do guys his age need to race? Seriously, he makes his living with his hands and has a young boy and probably a wife and mortgage he is responsible for. Sad to be in his shoes. Men need to step up and know when to say they are done. I think the sport should not allow old guys out on the track. I sure hope he has insurance because he looked to be self employed. Just a note please be careful out on the track and know your limitations. Every racer needs to evaluate his situation and ask if racing two motos is worth the danger.Not sure why any of find is necessary or fun to race motorcycles. Some man at work saw my bike in the truck and we started talking it up. He wants to buy a bike and race. I suggested he buy a dual sport because mx is way too dangerous. MX bikes in general are way too dangerous. I'm seriously thinking dual sporting is the best way to enough motorcycling.