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5 things that stood out to me about Pala…
1: Toyota had an amazing front. Amazing in the sense of being every where in your face at all times. Trucks everrrrywhere.
2: CPK was in full effect. But what I would have given for an In-n-Out burger truck also. And well, not standing in line for a pizza for 30min.
3: Anyone who says the track was a freeway was NOT there.
4: Deano was "on the pipe". Why can't we use that term anymore
5: The track was badass imo. I loved how jumpy it was. The jumps make the sport appeal to more than hardcore racers. It helps bring in "outsiders".
Ok 6 things…
6: Damn I was impressed with what they did with the place. When I heard that they were going to hold a nat there I was skeptical to say the least. I was blown away by what they did with the joint. I can't wait for this race next year.
Couple pics from the day...
Seely was on the gas:
Frustration:
There is no trick photography here. The track was rough and deep. This photo was taken before the 2nd moto's too:
Metty looked great as usual:
Roost mine field:
Squirrely:
Big crowds:
CP's nice save… before the not so nice save:
http://www.oblivionfilms.com/TEMP/PALA/CP.mov
The jumps were big.
http://www.oblivionfilms.com/TEMP/PALA/tink.mov
1: Toyota had an amazing front. Amazing in the sense of being every where in your face at all times. Trucks everrrrywhere.
2: CPK was in full effect. But what I would have given for an In-n-Out burger truck also. And well, not standing in line for a pizza for 30min.
3: Anyone who says the track was a freeway was NOT there.
4: Deano was "on the pipe". Why can't we use that term anymore
5: The track was badass imo. I loved how jumpy it was. The jumps make the sport appeal to more than hardcore racers. It helps bring in "outsiders".
Ok 6 things…
6: Damn I was impressed with what they did with the place. When I heard that they were going to hold a nat there I was skeptical to say the least. I was blown away by what they did with the joint. I can't wait for this race next year.
Couple pics from the day...
Seely was on the gas:
Frustration:
There is no trick photography here. The track was rough and deep. This photo was taken before the 2nd moto's too:
Metty looked great as usual:
Roost mine field:
Squirrely:
Big crowds:
CP's nice save… before the not so nice save:
http://www.oblivionfilms.com/TEMP/PALA/CP.mov
The jumps were big.
http://www.oblivionfilms.com/TEMP/PALA/tink.mov
Btw, right click and "view image" if anyone wants to see the non-scaled version.
It looks like Trey punted CP in this one hehe. He didn't though
Those rollers that looked so mellow on tv that these dudes were PINNED over were deep!:
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All in all it was a great event though.
Thanks for posting.
All time photo of CP!
anyone who says or was saying that the track was a freeway/supercross track has obviously not ridden a dirt skooter very much.
Couple more:
Shorty will do great at mxdn:
Speaking of mxdn... I don't have plans so far. Does anyone need a photog?
Shit! People are gnit picking this to death! Obviously this guy wasn't there or he wouldn't have made such an lame comment.
Well, not any more.
Pala was an EXTREMELY well organized, set up and run event.
Sure, traffic is/was an issue, but as a whole, from the standpoint of the event itself, it was one of the best run events I have ever been too.
Pala really set a high standard for all other races.
and before anyone accuses me of ass-kissing or being an "industry suck ass," I have very loudly criticized the Nationals in the past, and had long discussions on the phone with DC about my dislike of them.
I will return to Pala next year
Pit Row
One thing that I personally have never experienced at a national but did at Pala was absolute freedom! I hope they dont change the way they run this race.
Once you got in the gate you were in, basically parking all around the facility. If I had gotten there earlier I could've been sitting in the back of my truck at the fence line. There werent many people running aroung policing every move or thing you bring in. I really liked the access to my truck while being in the national like this it was a lot more convienent than and GH or Hangtown round. Didnt see any fights or beligerant people (though Im sure there were some) It was reallly easy to get around the place and at one time me and my buddies were in the white team tents where the teams watch the start, RV walked behind us leg is still pretty swollen.
I too think Pala set a standard, the only thing it really needs is a little polishing with some Sod in certain areas I actually had a fine layer of dust covering my forehead but other than that, the convienence of coming in the gate in your vehicle and being able to roam around easily was bar none the best experience Ive had at a national and I was very skeptical before going.
DC you guys knocked it out of the park with this one.
Seriously, why do we care if the riders like it? If the best racing is provided by tracks the riders hate then so be it. Not saying this is the case. Conversely if the best racing is provided by tracks the riders love that is okay too. Either way, can someone please tell me why we care if the riders like it?
Btw, what'ya wanna bet Dave takes a Helicopter next-year?
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