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Great post. I agree. Mike is around my age so I always kept an eye on his amateur career. Somehow the 13 year old me ended up on the Alessi email list and one Christmas they mailed out dozens of race used jerseys from Loretta Lynn’s over the years! Tony is a good guy deep down I believe he just can’t see his own flaws. I remember reading an interview back then Mike said he wasn’t allowed to have ANY posters on his walls, his dad said even one poster could distract his focus from racing. So when I hear...

Always let your buddies try it out first.

I would do doubles with forgiving landings before tables. I know you said you can source dirt, but tables take up a ton of dirt and time, especially if you aren’t borrowing from hills or bottoms incorporated into the design. Just my two cents after moving way too much dirt in my life with way too small of equipment lol

The wife supports what I do fully (we actually celebrate 26yrs of marriage tomorrow). She has a sister, but the only thing she really has going for her is she is well maintained. She is a total Cee U Next Tuesday. I have actually had this goal since turning 40 but life (and covid) have gotten in the way of it. My back and shoulders have 1, maybe 2 more years where the goal is still achievable.

Actually dont drink at all 🤣. I'm actually very fortunate to get to ride 1-2 times a month with some people who are making the top 40. Granted practice is different, but usually for 1-2 laps I can latch on and hang, but by the end of lap 2 I'm so gassed I back off because if I got out of shape I wouldnt have the strength to keep things under control. I've actually told my wife that if I hit certain business goals for the year and finish our new home build that I would like to reapply for...