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#536896 - 05/23/12 03:00 PM
Re: Please, Make the Starts Fair for Everyone!
[Re: CaD11]
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Gang Daddy
Registered: 04/11/09
Posts: 598
Loc: Katy, TX
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Condor
you already did your thing with the pole!
Sorry if this sounds brash, but it really doesn't matter about conducting a poll because it's totally up to me and the race chairman as to how we want to start the race. If you truly want something done differently, then step up and put on a race. I promise you that suggestions carry more weight when they come from people who are putting in their time and energy to make these events happen. You, personally, might be in a catch 22 because of your age but the majority of the people who complain are not. Even with your poll, you are going to get a bunch of different opinions which all bias towards that persons favor. Some want mx because thats what they are good at, some want dead engine because of the 'magic button', some want standing off the bike because they are pretty athletic. Personally, I like the mixing it up. Maybe we can have a spelling bee of legal terms before one just to favor you!
Personally, I would not spend my time and energy worrying about such things. Your efforts and time are too valuable and you should use them by getting some seat time and practicing to build those skills!
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#536899 - 05/23/12 03:11 PM
Re: Please, Make the Starts Fair for Everyone!
[Re: Ice Man]
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Hall of Fame
Registered: 11/17/03
Posts: 1181
Loc: Katy Texas
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LOL that was funny.
I think the dead engine start was originally intended to do 2 things: 1. make it interesting/different 2. spread the field apart a little before turn 1
i have an electric starter with lithium battery and still think kicking works better.. but i dont have a rekluse, that would make launching faster on the dead engine starts. at least my trans would hate me less..
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#536901 - 05/23/12 03:21 PM
Re: Please, Make the Starts Fair for Everyone!
[Re: Nacho Nate]
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Gang Daddy
Registered: 04/11/09
Posts: 598
Loc: Katy, TX
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Nate
it was even funnier if you saw what he did to the pole!
we could always draw numbers and line everyone up in an offset line like they did for one of the sx restarts this past season.
you are exactly right about spreading the field. And as long as we change things up so that each rider will have his own advantage on one race during the season, everyone can be happy.(well almost everyone)
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#536902 - 05/23/12 03:30 PM
Re: Please, Make the Starts Fair for Everyone!
[Re: Ice Man]
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Hall of Fame
Registered: 12/10/03
Posts: 1035
Loc: Magnolia,Texas
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Hee! Hee! I'm the next race chairman.I can't wait!!! First of all the start is uphill! Riders will stand behind the line in their shorts with all their gear in a pile 50 yards in front of them. When the flag drops,they will run & get their gear on watching out that they don't tread on any thistles on the way. Then they will run another 50 yards & mount their bikes! Seriously,the main reason for a dead engine start is safety - tends to split up the riders before the first bend. After all, starting your bike is a skill just as much as riding it.
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#536903 - 05/23/12 03:35 PM
Re: Please, Make the Starts Fair for Everyone!
[Re: Kenzo]
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Work? Me?
Registered: 04/29/09
Posts: 1020
Loc: Sugar Land, Tx
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...underwear and business socks required for John!
:-p
I always wear my business socks, underwear is optional.
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#536904 - 05/23/12 03:39 PM
Re: Please, Make the Starts Fair for Everyone!
[Re: JulietPeters]
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Work? Me?
Registered: 04/29/09
Posts: 1020
Loc: Sugar Land, Tx
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Hee! Hee! I'm the next race chairman.I can't wait!!! First of all the start is uphill! Riders will stand behind the line in their shorts with all their gear in a pile 50 yards in front of them. When the flag drops,they will run & get their gear on watching out that they don't tread on any thistles on the way. Then they will run another 50 yards & mount their bikes! Seriously,the main reason for a dead engine start is safety - tends to split up the riders before the first bend. After all, starting your bike is a skill just as much as riding it. You may want to clarify "mount their bikes", I heard Rob rides without underwear!
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#536909 - 05/23/12 04:06 PM
Re: Please, Make the Starts Fair for Everyone!
[Re: JulietPeters]
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Bizarre Czar
Registered: 01/06/01
Posts: 1368
Loc: Friendswood,TX
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[quote=JulietPeters] First of all the start is uphill!
"Riders will stand behind the line in their shorts with all their gear in a pile 50 yards in front of them. When the flag drops,they will run & get their gear on watching out that they don't tread on any thistles on the way. Then they will run another 50 yards & mount their bikes!"
We will see Kenny out there racing in his thong just to get a holeshot!.Not a good idea either!
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#536912 - 05/23/12 04:22 PM
Re: Please, Make the Starts Fair for Everyone!
[Re: Ice Man]
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Bizarre Czar
Registered: 01/06/01
Posts: 1368
Loc: Friendswood,TX
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" And as long as we change things up so that each rider will have his own advantage on one race during the season, everyone can be happy.(well almost everyone)"
Please explain where a guy/girl on a kick-start 4 stroke would EVER have any sort of advantage on any specific start?
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#536913 - 05/23/12 04:26 PM
Re: Please, Make the Starts Fair for Everyone!
[Re: CaD11]
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Hall of Fame
Registered: 12/10/03
Posts: 1035
Loc: Magnolia,Texas
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16. No really i want to chair one- what ever that meanz
Answer: A lot of hard work! I've already spent 4 1/2 days out at Brunes Mill working on the track.
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