Author Topic: Hangtown Motocross (Read 3081 times)

mikesmith · « **on:** May 17, 2004, 06:51:55 AM »

I just got back from the Hangtown MotoCross and just want to let every one know that if you want to see a good race to watch the 125's on TV.Roncada gave Stewart a run for the money!RC and Langston as well as almost all the reast of the 250(?) class were on 4-strokes and RC walked away with it,but try and catch the 125 race,it was good!

teamgreen500 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 17, 2004, 03:01:39 PM »

The KX125 that Bubba's riding may be REALLY TRICK.....BUT!!!!

Compared to Ron-Ron's 250F it was a DOG!

James was pinning it COMPLETELY and PERFECTLY thru just about EVERY turn both "Tight -n- Slow" & "Wide and Fast" (You shoulda seen the new "First Turn", it was like a flash-back to the good ol' days....FAST AND WIDE...)

Anyways...James was really workin' it and Ron-Ron stayed right on him and PASSED him on several occassions due to his SUPERIOR H/P and Acceleration...

Bubba won due to his intelligent approach to racing:

Lap-Times, Training and Focus win out over ANYTHING...period!

James Stewart...the "Next Episode" in MX.

The 450 has actually "smoothed" R.C. out. When I watch him I'm amazed. Only Bubba can stop him, now....

It was a great day at Hang-Town. I'd suggest that everyone try to go see their local National MX race. This is going to be a stellar year.

I'll be going to Minnesota (Millville), Washougal (I expect to see you there, Rick!), qnd, of-coure, Glen Helen.

See you there!

Manny

Rick · « **Reply #2 on:** May 18, 2004, 03:20:26 AM »

Manny,

Always wanted to go to Washougal, but it just seems wrong to go to a race and not actually "race". I've tried to convince my wife that Washougal is not really a motocross, but more like a short Hare Scrambles. I think she might even be softening.

Another conflict has always been that our book year end was the end of June, which means audit, audit, audit, which lasts about two months after year end. However, last year, I changed our book year end to coincide with out tax year end, so summers are now free to play and frolic.

We should make it this year. Maybe we can pick a spot to meet, and you can wear a big pink shirt and KX green hat so I can spot you.

Rick

mikesmith · « **Reply #3 on:** May 18, 2004, 08:58:17 PM »

If youve never been to Washougal go at least once,its the most awesom track.As far as not racing,all week before the national is amateur races,then we could find out whos faster between the two of you! I see RonRon got no love,well Bubba IS amazing,but Ive read where he says his 125 is as fast as the 4-strokes and fits his style best and thats why he still races it.Roncada has made Stewart work for it in a super cross and now a moto cross,except for Hughes all Stewarts competition are on 4 bangers.So if the reason Roncada gave Stewart fits was the fact he's on a 4-stroke and out powering him how does the fact ALL the other riders werent even close on there out powering 4-strokes?I also saw Stewart pass Roncada back at one time under a yellow flag,whats up with that?I like Stewart,but I think he rides a HIGH horse and Roncada may make him realize theres always someone bigger,better and faster!No one stays on top forever.I cant wait for the nekt race!

Rick · « **Reply #4 on:** May 19, 2004, 04:53:31 AM »

I think Manny would win. I don't do tripples...big doubles...those really nasty Motocross whoops (I like the nice rolling whoops in the desert)...and if my lovely wife has anything to say about, don't race motocross at all.

She used to let me practice motocross on Thursday nights at one of the local tracks, but the last time I went, I got in a fight. I know sounds stupid, but since I was just there for practice night for fun, anyone wanting around was allowed around without any touble. One "really fast" guy thought he was really fast in the whoops, so tried a pass on the inside as we went into a right hand corner. Since he had the line, I just left the door open a little, so he could have the berm. So, what's he do? Takes both of us out in the corner.

Well, I'm really not the hot head type (my wife has only seen me upset two time in 25 years of marriage), but something in my brain just snapped. There we both were, flat on out backs, bikes on top of us. My next move shocked even me. I reached over with my left hand, grabbed his full face helmet, and started punching him in the face through the little opening. As others stop (me still punching), his bike was lifted off first, and he immediately jumped up, saying things like "let's go #$%@". As my bike was lifted off, his eyes got a little wide as I rose to the full 6' 4+" frame. Since he was on the small size, and I'm not, his whole attitude changed. We were told to take if off the track, so I immediately started my bike and exited stage left. Funny thing, he didn't feel compelled to exit the track for quite a while. In fact, he was the last one off the track. Practiced for more than an hour straight. Fortunately, by that time, I was back to my old self, and followed him to his truck to appologize. He was still pretty nervous until I extended my hand to say I was sorry.

Well, that was the last time I went to practice. You see, all four of my kids were with me, and my wife didn't feel I had set a good example. I tried to explain that the other guy never answered my blows to his face, so really, I had won. Good example, right. She was not impressed....

So, no motorcross for me until I grow up. Probably going to be a really long time. Ugh.

Rick

mikesmith · « **Reply #5 on:** May 19, 2004, 07:42:56 AM »

Hey you made a BIG mistake,but the important thing is you knew you were wrong,admitted it and apologized!Not that Im tying to change your mind but the hardest thing at Washougle is the l-o-n-g-e row of whoops,but they have a killer up-hill,great for a 500!But its fun just to watch.Speaking of bad examples,Im amazed at the parents that get the whole family involved in stealing track banners!I saw family's with enough banners to almost fill a small truck,and how big is there garge anyway?Unless every room in the house is going to have stolen track banners in it!Bad parenting.