What I was doing

[nutmegchoi]

It was a busy weekend. I had a track day on 22nd at TWS(Texas World Speedway) and went CMRA(Central Motorcycle Roadracing Association) races on 23rd and 24th. I got to see a lot of friends and had a lot of fun. Took some photos and would like to share them with you guys.

Went over to the track on Thursday night and camped out.

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Didn't get to wear my purdy cat ears on track.... :(

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Track day started out good. It was my first time with LSTD(Lonestar Trackdays) and second time on track.

Then(of course) on second session I went off the track. I was taking it easy and didn't think I was hanging that low. Started dragging my knee and thought I was dragging my exhaust. I got spooked and stood up on T3. I knew I didn't have line to stay on track. Decided to go off. When I was going off, I think my bike was still angled and hit the edge of the track. Banged pretty good and bent my front rim. I didn't go down though. Ronnie who was my instructor watched everything from behind. He said he almost had a heart attack.

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After that, I was still riding the rest the track. But I felt wobbling on my front. I pulled out and saw my rim got all messed up. As you can see, it wasn't a rideable condition. I went over to support, but they didn't have tool to help me out. Ronnie offered me his extra rim for the endurance race next day. It was unbelievably generous of him. Without his help, I would've stopped after second session. Other friends also offered me their bikes. I can't believe how many good people I have around me.

On third session my left signal light came off, I had to pull out of the track again.

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These are proof photos from Greg Laves who's track photographer. Since I'm going to buy them, I thought I could post. I hope that's okay with him.

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[nutmegchoi]

Endurance race

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There were some bad wrecks that day

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Sprint race

Ronnie

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Possible next year CMRA endurance team. Arturo, Taeyoung and Brian. So far, we have a team name "Second to last".

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On Saturday, my car's battery died. My vehicles are falling apart....

Today, I went over to the court in College Station to take care of my speeding ticket that I've got from last track day.(I went over to College Station four days in a raw!!!) It was 20 over 70. I tried to see if I can take defensive driving class after 11 months. But the evil lady who works over there, won't even bother. So I tried to go for deferral, she said I have to do 21 hour community service, 270 dollar fine(including the court fee) and have to take defensive driving class. Unbelievable....(I thought I sped, but I must ran over somebody or something) So I just went ahead and paid the ticket.

[deathblow]

Awesome pics, thanks for sharing!

[afrothunder]

whoo hoo!
nice pics! sorry bout your mishaps!
when are you coming out to cali to ride?

[nutmegchoi]

Trying to trail my bike out there for GP, but most likely I'm gonna fly in. I'll be there this Summer for MotoGP!

[wanderer]

sweet.... i've heard that is one insanely fast track

[nutmegchoi]

Care for some more?

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[nutmegchoi]

sweet.... i've heard that is one insanely fast track

Yeah, T1 some people go 110-130. I think for 2.9mile long track, it has 1:44 record. I do have a hard time to keep up on the straights. This is definitely one of those tracks that 1k can run comfortably.

[Punani]

cool ass pictures keep it up. stay up and take care of yourself. NICE NICE LEANS...i envy you

[nutmegchoi]

cool ass pictures keep it up.

Now, you've done it! :guitar:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/taeyoung/April22ndTWS/IMG_0091.jpg

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Honda RS250

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[Robert]

Wow thanks for sharing, Looks like alot of fun..

[brownbrown4]

beautiful! ........ thanks for sharing.

[teamgreenzx7r]

Cool pics... :thumbsup:

[nutmegchoi]

Thanks, guys!
Can't wait to hit some tracks in California!!!

[shichyea]

Awesome!! thanks!!!

[CjrJAM]

Great pics! Can't believe you didn't post it in the Dallas section :thumbsup:

[nutmegchoi]

I actually posted at general and admin moved it over here.
Ma bad. :rolleyes:

[thisxgyrl]

hey taeyoung great pics! :thumbsup: reppin' for the ladies. Nice! :bowdown: gotta come out to cali! :D

[cbrsmurf]

looks fun!

[nutmegchoi]

I'm coming over in July for MotoGP, yo.
:D