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DW tag team race partners

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Posted by: firecracker22---------------------

Anyone needing a race partner? I'm doing the hare scramble for sure, and probably the MX as well. My only requirements are that you're not real serious about winning . . .


Posted by: KelvinKDX---------------------

Sharla --  I'll keep it quiet to Wendy that you are looking for a race partner!!  

I know you aren't looking to go through the "Where's Wendy" waiting game again this year.  I play it all of the time. 

See you at DW03!!


Posted by: Okiewan---------------------

LOL!!! I remember wondering "where's Wendy" when we we shooting the group photo a couple years ago....


Posted by: nikki---------------------

I was thinking we'll go for the random approach - teams of 3. We did this in 2001 and it seemed to be a great way to meet a couple of new people along with keep things sorta fair (like not letting Billy, Doug, and Guy form a team).

I'll probably have a sign up clip board for the tag-team MX the morning of the race and anyone wanting to participate can sign up - name, bike, and number. Then we'll random draw and post teams before the race. Should work out well? More details to follow...

If anyone has any tag-team MX suggestions - please share em! :thumb:


Posted by: firecracker22---------------------

That'll work.

How about the hare scramble then?


Posted by: JuliusPleaser---------------------

Random drawing worked great for me in 01. Firemedic530 and Jeff Allen were my team mates, and we finished 4th OA in Tag Team MX.


Posted by: biglou---------------------

I like the random name drawing idea best. Get to meet and ride on the same team with some new folks. :thumb: And two unlucky souls will get to say, "That Lou guy dragged us down, man!"


Posted by: Thump---------------------

FC22, did you get registered yet? Maybe it's in the mail? I just say your name on the thread Jeff started about reserved numbers but not signed up? Better get that taken care of before you go picking race partners... The deadline was yesterday, but I am sure Okie will extend it for you.


Posted by: VintageDirt---------------------

Quote:
Originally posted by BigLou
And two unlucky souls will get to say, "That Lou guy dragged us down, man!"
Not to worry there big feller. I can drag a team down with the best of them. I do have a new secret weapon this year, if I can get it ready in time. I hope it don't kill me! :thumb:


Posted by: squeaky---------------------

Quote:
Originally posted by BigLou
And two unlucky souls will get to say, "That Lou guy dragged us down, man!"


Don't worry Lou, they'll be saying that about me too. I am far from speedy...I don't even know how races work besides try to beat the other team!


Posted by: Dapper---------------------

I could be a teams anchor and I do mean anchor.


Posted by: firecracker22---------------------

Quote:
Originally posted by Thump
FC22, did you get registered yet? Maybe it's in the mail? I just say your name on the thread Jeff started about reserved numbers but not signed up? Better get that taken care of before you go picking race partners... The deadline was yesterday, but I am sure Okie will extend it for you.


It's on its way, I sent it off a couple of days ago. If it's not there yet it will be soon.

Squeakygirl, the hare scramble is easy--you ride a lap, come in and bump your partner's tire, he/she rides a lap, again and again until it's over.


Posted by: squeaky---------------------

Quote:
Originally posted by firecracker22
Squeakygirl, the hare scramble is easy--you ride a lap, come in and bump your partner's tire, he/she rides a lap, again and again until it's over.


Sweet, I can handle that!


Posted by: KelvinKDX---------------------

Quote:
Originally posted by firecracker22

Squeakygirl, the hare scramble is easy--you ride a lap, come in and bump your partner's tire, he/she rides a lap, again and again until it's over.


That is unless Wendy is your partner! 

Then you just wait. 


Posted by: firecracker22---------------------

Oh, now, be nice, it wasn't that bad!

Cam offered to partner up for the hare scramble, so if he wants to lose that badly, cool with me. We're riding in together so at least we can discuss strategy on the way down.

Squeakygirl, maybe you could partner up with Wendy? She's not nearly as slow as Kelvin says. She did just fine--besides, that was a year ago, I am sure she has improved. I was the one who gave up our lead (well gave up a place anyway) when I lost the trail. Anyway I wasn't there to win and I did have fun so that's the important part.

Is Wendy still riding the TTR?


Posted by: KelvinKDX---------------------

Quote:
Originally posted by firecracker22
Oh, now, be nice, it wasn't that bad!

Cam offered to partner up for the hare scramble, so if he wants to lose that badly, cool with me. We're riding in together so at least we can discuss strategy on the way down.

Squeakygirl, maybe you could partner up with Wendy? She's not nearly as slow as Kelvin says. She did just fine--besides, that was a year ago, I am sure she has improved. I was the one who gave up our lead (well gave up a place anyway) when I lost the trail. Anyway I wasn't there to win and I did have fun so that's the important part.

Is Wendy still riding the TTR?


She still has the TTR but is riding a KX100 now.

 


Posted by: dead---------------------

Quote:
Originally posted by KelvinKDX


She still has the TTR but is riding a KX100 now.

 


The KX is a beast, when its not "ghost" revving or overheating.


Posted by: squeaky---------------------

I am not the one worried about having a slow partner, I am far from fast! But, I am there to have fun. If I win, that'd be awesome! If not, oh well I had a good time doing it!


Posted by: Kav---------------------

I'm game, and I'll even be a *really* (hasn't thrown a leg over a bike in almost a year) slow rider to help make evey one else look good


Posted by: Sawblade---------------------

I can't wait, this is going to be a fun event! Didn't two years ago arm bands were used for the exchange between riders?


Posted by: MrLuckey---------------------

Yes 2 yrs ago we exchanged arm bands, last year we just bumped the rear tire of our teammate.


Posted by: Jaybird---------------------

Quote:
Originally posted by MrLuckey
...last year we just bumped the rear tire of our teammate.


LOL...some more forcefully than others.


Posted by: motometal---------------------

how many laps will the tag team mx go?  Last year was only one lap per rider, which I felt was a bit short.


Posted by: nikki---------------------

MM - my plan is teams of 3 people, 6 (maybe 9) lap race, and you do 1 lap and switch. I will post more info today (or tomorrow) and get feedback on if we should do 6 or 9 laps.


Posted by: jabroni1m---------------------

I was just waiting til I got there to find partners. I want to race everything except any A races. If your my partner don't plan on winning because I've only had my new xr600 for 2 days now. Not really use to the size but the power is nice. I can handle my own though, but if it dies its a pain for me to start it unless I get someone to help me get my lowreing link on my bike monday.


Posted by: motometal---------------------

nikki, put my vote in for 9 laps.  I think that's what we did in '01 and it was a blast.

Jabroni, I don't think you will have any trouble finding help putting that link on.  I'd be happy to help you with it...I put one on my XR650 and it wasn't too bad.  You may need to adjust the fork height and/or the rear spring preload, though.  Look for the orangish colored avalance and ask for Scot if you would like my help.


Posted by: MrMXer327---------------------

I vote for 9 as well.... It was a hoot in 01 when we were able to cheer on our team-mates. Last year seemed too short for me. Is there any braggin rights for being on the winning team two years in a row??? And where is that trophy from last year??? Did Okie add it to his collection - LOL



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