CVMA 2012 Final Round Race Report!

Rexbo · November 18th, 2012, 04:59 PM

The final race weekend of my 2012 CVMA season was possibly the best racing that has been had all season. I’d like to take a moment to thank each and every one of my sponsors for helping me out this season in their different ways, and for helping me to improve not only as a rider, but to assist the entire racing community as a whole. Slim at Nexx helmets has brought Poly Moto Engineering onboard to be the 2013 CVMA and Willow Springs trackside representatives, and I look forward to supporting their sponsored racers, and promote safer riding through top-notch gear. Matt at Hotbodies Racing has always been enthusiastic about the entire 250 SoCal racing grid and has been very supportive this whole year, as well as Max at Cycle Gear Racing who continues to not only work to help racers, he also gets on track and takes amazing photos as well. I look forward to working with everyone next year!

The weekend at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway was uncharacteristically cold, windy, and had the largest turnout of 250 racers that had yet been seen. It was a change of pace from the usual weekend, without the usual hectic unloading and getting suited up Saturday morning, since we had arrived Friday morning to assist some new trackday riders, and set up the Nexx booth. I had the chance to ride an Aprilia RS125 for a session as well as practice at the end of the day on a borrowed R6 that I would race the rest of the weekend, and felt much more comfortable than previously jumping onto different bikes and pushing them around the track. We met up with Tony Baker (MRA president) and his crew of 250s that afternoon and set them up, as well as Brian Bartlow’s Feel Like a Pro team of fast guys from AFM, and welcomed them with a BBQ in the bone-chilling desert wind that evening in appreciation for the effort that they took in making the long haul out.

1.jpg

Saturday morning during practice I had to run a conservative practice pace on the ninja 250 since my rear tire was nearly the entire season old, and far beyond the wear bars, so I focused instead on getting comfortable and adapting to how the R6 felt. Qualifying ended with me in 7th place on the 250 with a 2:05 lap time and Josh Fogle on pole with a 2:03 lap time. I knew this would be a tough weekend since I had never broken below 2:05s. Qualifying for SuperSport Open was better, taking a 5th place start behind some of the local AMA fast guys. Racing the R6 in SuperSport Open was uneventful and with a small grid composed of professional racers, I was mostly on my own for both days, and ran a personal best of 1:56:8, which will also easily drop as I get the bike set up for my weight and adapt a more big bike riding style.

2.jpg

Saturday 250 SuperSport began on row 3 was an unusual sight, but it was amazing to see that we had a 32-bike grid, and the excitement from all the racers was hardly restrained. Ari Henning, who I battled with at AFM earlier in the year was just ahead of me, and Darren Simms to the right. The green flag dropped and we thundered to the first corner, where I passed Tony Baker and a few others but ended up in 6th place at the end of the first corner. We continued onto the next few corners with no gaps forming anywhere, then on the 4th corner leading into the bowl, Ari and Jon Hong made contact right in front of me, leading Hong to get into a tank slapper and highside on corner exit directly in front of me, luckily without serious injury, but that led to a red-flag and a race restart. The restart was exactly the same outcome out of turn one, and throughout the race, though I was pushing 100%, I was not able to make up time on anyone ahead of me, and the gap from me to the end of the next group grew considerably. I set a new personal best of 2:05:4 and 6th place, but was far off the pace and began to experience mid corner and corner exit oscillations and rear wheel slide, and unable to match the pace of the front runners who had dropped into the 2:03s. Ultra Lightweight Shootout ended up in a similar way, with a 7th place finish and yet more rear tire slide.

3.jpg

Sunday 250 Ultralightweight shootout saw Fogle set a new lap record at a 2:01:1, and my times slip farther down as the rear tire began to shed its last ounces of rubber. Logan Hanks and I battled for a good portion of the race since he was experiencing front tire wear, and a mistake by another racer led us to have a 3-way battle to the finish, with yet another unfortunate 7th place finish. The last race of the weekend I was determined to just have fun and focus on corner entry and midcorner speed since I was unable to get on the gas as early as I would like due to the rear tire, ultimately leading to dragging my elbow on the curbing mid-corner, something I would not have thought possible on a 250. After nearly highsiding several times during the race on the gas, I ended up setting a new personal record at 2:04:3, which could easily drop on new tires.

4.jpg

Overall, I ended up tied with Darren Sims for 2nd place in the 250 SuperSport championship with 144 points, the tie breaker being that I had won more races, so he was bumped down to 3rd place. Ultra Lightweight Shootout I ended up in 6th place due to missing so many races because of mechanical issues, which I hope will not be an issue now that we’re halfway through the 2012-2013 winter season, with 4 rounds left to make up championship points. To be competitive with the new bar that has been set, engine work will be done to squeeze a few extra HP out of the little 250, and I will be switching to the Pirelli Moto3 slick tires for just a little extra added grip. The largest change will need to be with the rider, with an exercise and diet program and some off-season dirtbike training, I hope to be more competitve than ever next season. Next year brings more challenges with the addition of the Willow Springs racing series, and I hope to bring on more sponsors to support the Poly Moto Engineering Team and return to dominate the West Coast 250 racing grid!

5.jpg

Jiggles · November 18th, 2012, 05:07 PM

Have you considered resizing the pics? Currently they don't fit on my 27in screen

alex.s · November 18th, 2012, 05:30 PM

201 holy ****
Posted via Mobile Device

Alex · November 18th, 2012, 07:13 PM

Nice writeup! Attached all the pics to automatically resize 'em.

Dmented · November 19th, 2012, 07:33 AM

GREAT write up!
I'm lucky I got to follow you for a lap this weekend. Hopefully I TOO can squeeze some horses out of my motor and loose some muscle weight.

Zombiphone · November 19th, 2012, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dmented

Hopefully I TOO can squeeze some horses out of my motor and loose some muscle weight.

Whoa there- don't slim down too much. I don't want to have to start calling you selectively little D

Dmented · November 19th, 2012, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zombiphone

Whoa there- don't slim down too much. I don't want to have to start calling you selectively little D

WAIT....WHUT?!?!
DAFUQ you talking about Tiffani?!?!?

Quote:

Adv. selectively - by selection; in a selective manner; "we choose our students very selectively"

ummm.. FYI, in case you forget... what happens in the trailer... STAYS in the trailer!!!
(don't worry I'll stay large down there for you)
OK, back to write ups. LOL!

alex.s · November 19th, 2012, 11:36 AM

EternalNewb · November 19th, 2012, 11:43 AM

I'm almost afraid to ask.

alex.s · November 19th, 2012, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EternalNewb

I'm almost afraid to ask.

i'll sum it up for you;
1. darren is muscley and black (big-wang)
2. tiffani likes big black wang
3. they share a bed.

you can make your own conclusions from there

Dmented · November 19th, 2012, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

i'll sum it up for you;
1. darren is muscley and black (big-wang)
2. tiffani likes big black wang
3. they share a bed.

you can make your own conclusions from there

Heyyyy heeyyyyy heyyy...
INTERNET RUMOR MUCH?

I did NOT have relations with that young girl!

alex.s · November 19th, 2012, 12:02 PM

haha... you two start your own rumors

EternalNewb · November 19th, 2012, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dmented

I did NOT have relations with that young girl!

Do I sense an implied age disparity?

alex.s · November 19th, 2012, 12:09 PM

there's not even an age difference

Peanut_EOD · November 19th, 2012, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EternalNewb

Do I sense an implied age disparity?

That depends on your deffinition of "is".

Zombiphone · November 19th, 2012, 12:16 PM

So.....um..... How bout that race report?

Dmented · November 19th, 2012, 12:21 PM

exactly...
OK, back to write ups. again I "LOL!"

Dawson write up are always WAY GOOD!
I would step my game up but I've been locked away working on video and music for this crazy crew! can't wait for the banquet!!!! can Rexbo do a banquet write up!?!?!? purrrty please! with Shawn Pen on top!

Rexbo · November 19th, 2012, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dmented

exactly...
OK, back to write ups. again I "LOL!"

Dawson write up are always WAY GOOD!
I would step my game up but I've been locked away working on video and music for this crazy crew! can't wait for the banquet!!!! can Rexbo do a banquet write up!?!?!? purrrty please! with Shawn Pen on top!

I can make ye olde silent film plot frames!

Dmented · November 19th, 2012, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rexbo

I can make ye olde silent film plot frames!

dude.. no fuggin lie. I was going to ask you to do that!!!
need me to send you a template?

Dmented · November 19th, 2012, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zombiphone

So.....um..... How bout that race report?

Ummm

Know your audience? brah??

alex.s · November 19th, 2012, 02:26 PM

stealing my line! lol

Zombiphone · November 19th, 2012, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dmented

Ummm

Know your audience? brah??

Touche salesman. Touche.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rexbo

I can make ye olde silent film plot frames!

While I love this idea, do you really think a single silent film frame will be able to fit enough text for anywhere I might be featured?

Dmented · November 19th, 2012, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zombiphone

Touche salesman. Touche.
While I love this idea, do you really think a single silent film frame will be able to fit enough text for anywhere I might be featured?

There ain't enough text in the WORLD for you Tiff...
You and Cheeks have been known to... let's see, how do I saw this with tact…
You two upstanding citizens employ your words and expressions with extreme copiousness!

alex.s · November 19th, 2012, 04:04 PM

i don't think i have ever heard cheeks say anything mean or disrespectful about anyone.

Dmented · November 19th, 2012, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

i don't think i have ever heard cheeks say anything mean or disrespectful about anyone.

Know your verbiage brah!
Definition of COPIOUS
1
a : yielding something abundantly <a copious harvest> <copious springs>
b : plentiful in number <copious references to other writers>
2
a : full of thought, information, or matter
b : profuse or exuberant in words, expression, or style <a copious talker>
3
: present in large quantity : taking place on a large scale <copious weeping> <copious food and drink>
— co·pi·ous·ly adverb

alex.s · November 19th, 2012, 04:41 PM

Know your verbiage brah!

Definition of SARCASM

1
: a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
2
a : a mode of satirical wit depending for its effect on bitter, caustic, and often ironic language that is usually directed against an individual
b : the use or language of sarcasm

Dmented · November 19th, 2012, 04:46 PM

Lies.... LIES!

alex.s · November 19th, 2012, 04:47 PM

merriam doesn't lie.

November 18th, 2012, 04:59 PM	#1
Rexbo CVMA / AFM / M1GP #250 Name: Steve Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r, 2011 Zero S, 2009 KLR 650 Posts: A lot.	CVMA 2012 Final Round Race Report! The final race weekend of my 2012 CVMA season was possibly the best racing that has been had all season. I’d like to take a moment to thank each and every one of my sponsors for helping me out this season in their different ways, and for helping me to improve not only as a rider, but to assist the entire racing community as a whole. Slim at Nexx helmets has brought Poly Moto Engineering onboard to be the 2013 CVMA and Willow Springs trackside representatives, and I look forward to supporting their sponsored racers, and promote safer riding through top-notch gear. Matt at Hotbodies Racing has always been enthusiastic about the entire 250 SoCal racing grid and has been very supportive this whole year, as well as Max at Cycle Gear Racing who continues to not only work to help racers, he also gets on track and takes amazing photos as well. I look forward to working with everyone next year! The weekend at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway was uncharacteristically cold, windy, and had the largest turnout of 250 racers that had yet been seen. It was a change of pace from the usual weekend, without the usual hectic unloading and getting suited up Saturday morning, since we had arrived Friday morning to assist some new trackday riders, and set up the Nexx booth. I had the chance to ride an Aprilia RS125 for a session as well as practice at the end of the day on a borrowed R6 that I would race the rest of the weekend, and felt much more comfortable than previously jumping onto different bikes and pushing them around the track. We met up with Tony Baker (MRA president) and his crew of 250s that afternoon and set them up, as well as Brian Bartlow’s Feel Like a Pro team of fast guys from AFM, and welcomed them with a BBQ in the bone-chilling desert wind that evening in appreciation for the effort that they took in making the long haul out. 1.jpg Saturday morning during practice I had to run a conservative practice pace on the ninja 250 since my rear tire was nearly the entire season old, and far beyond the wear bars, so I focused instead on getting comfortable and adapting to how the R6 felt. Qualifying ended with me in 7th place on the 250 with a 2:05 lap time and Josh Fogle on pole with a 2:03 lap time. I knew this would be a tough weekend since I had never broken below 2:05s. Qualifying for SuperSport Open was better, taking a 5th place start behind some of the local AMA fast guys. Racing the R6 in SuperSport Open was uneventful and with a small grid composed of professional racers, I was mostly on my own for both days, and ran a personal best of 1:56:8, which will also easily drop as I get the bike set up for my weight and adapt a more big bike riding style. 2.jpg Saturday 250 SuperSport began on row 3 was an unusual sight, but it was amazing to see that we had a 32-bike grid, and the excitement from all the racers was hardly restrained. Ari Henning, who I battled with at AFM earlier in the year was just ahead of me, and Darren Simms to the right. The green flag dropped and we thundered to the first corner, where I passed Tony Baker and a few others but ended up in 6th place at the end of the first corner. We continued onto the next few corners with no gaps forming anywhere, then on the 4th corner leading into the bowl, Ari and Jon Hong made contact right in front of me, leading Hong to get into a tank slapper and highside on corner exit directly in front of me, luckily without serious injury, but that led to a red-flag and a race restart. The restart was exactly the same outcome out of turn one, and throughout the race, though I was pushing 100%, I was not able to make up time on anyone ahead of me, and the gap from me to the end of the next group grew considerably. I set a new personal best of 2:05:4 and 6th place, but was far off the pace and began to experience mid corner and corner exit oscillations and rear wheel slide, and unable to match the pace of the front runners who had dropped into the 2:03s. Ultra Lightweight Shootout ended up in a similar way, with a 7th place finish and yet more rear tire slide. 3.jpg Sunday 250 Ultralightweight shootout saw Fogle set a new lap record at a 2:01:1, and my times slip farther down as the rear tire began to shed its last ounces of rubber. Logan Hanks and I battled for a good portion of the race since he was experiencing front tire wear, and a mistake by another racer led us to have a 3-way battle to the finish, with yet another unfortunate 7th place finish. The last race of the weekend I was determined to just have fun and focus on corner entry and midcorner speed since I was unable to get on the gas as early as I would like due to the rear tire, ultimately leading to dragging my elbow on the curbing mid-corner, something I would not have thought possible on a 250. After nearly highsiding several times during the race on the gas, I ended up setting a new personal record at 2:04:3, which could easily drop on new tires. 4.jpg Overall, I ended up tied with Darren Sims for 2nd place in the 250 SuperSport championship with 144 points, the tie breaker being that I had won more races, so he was bumped down to 3rd place. Ultra Lightweight Shootout I ended up in 6th place due to missing so many races because of mechanical issues, which I hope will not be an issue now that we’re halfway through the 2012-2013 winter season, with 4 rounds left to make up championship points. To be competitive with the new bar that has been set, engine work will be done to squeeze a few extra HP out of the little 250, and I will be switching to the Pirelli Moto3 slick tires for just a little extra added grip. The largest change will need to be with the rider, with an exercise and diet program and some off-season dirtbike training, I hope to be more competitve than ever next season. Next year brings more challenges with the addition of the Willow Springs racing series, and I hope to bring on more sponsors to support the Poly Moto Engineering Team and return to dominate the West Coast 250 racing grid! 5.jpg

November 18th, 2012, 05:07 PM	#2
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Have you considered resizing the pics? Currently they don't fit on my 27in screen __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

November 18th, 2012, 07:13 PM	#4
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Nice writeup! Attached all the pics to automatically resize 'em. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

November 19th, 2012, 07:33 AM	#5
Dmented CVMA#747 Ⓓⓜⓔⓝⓣⓔⓓ ⓡⓐⓒⓘⓝⓖ Name: Darren Location: Torrance (satyromania) Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 250R * 09 Yamaha R6 * 08 CBR 1000RR * 04 NSR 50 * 02 KX 250 Posts: A lot.	GREAT write up! I'm lucky I got to follow you for a lap this weekend. Hopefully I TOO can squeeze some horses out of my motor and loose some muscle weight. __________________________________________________ CVMA#747AFM#747RM1GP#77LeoVinceRaceTechHotbodiesCyclemallBridgestone * MotoradDainesePolyMotoWoodcraftVisit The Dmented Racing Youtube Channel

November 19th, 2012, 11:36 AM	#8
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	__________________________________________________

November 18th, 2012, 05:30 PM	#3
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	201 holy **** Posted via Mobile Device

November 19th, 2012, 11:43 AM	#9
EternalNewb ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: S Location: CA/MA, usually Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2007 Ninja 650R, 2001 F650 Dakar Posts: A lot.	I'm almost afraid to ask.

November 19th, 2012, 12:02 PM	#12
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	haha... you two start your own rumors __________________________________________________

November 19th, 2012, 12:09 PM	#14
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	there's not even an age difference __________________________________________________

November 19th, 2012, 12:16 PM	#16
Zombiphone CVMA/AFM #72 Name: Tiffani Location: Los Angeles, Ca Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Racebike), 2015 FZ-07(Tourer), 2001 KX65(LOL bike) Posts: A lot.	So.....um..... How bout that race report?
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

November 19th, 2012, 12:21 PM	#17
Dmented CVMA#747 Ⓓⓜⓔⓝⓣⓔⓓ ⓡⓐⓒⓘⓝⓖ Name: Darren Location: Torrance (satyromania) Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 250R * 09 Yamaha R6 * 08 CBR 1000RR * 04 NSR 50 * 02 KX 250 Posts: A lot.	exactly... OK, back to write ups. again I "LOL!" Dawson write up are always WAY GOOD! I would step my game up but I've been locked away working on video and music for this crazy crew! can't wait for the banquet!!!! can Rexbo do a banquet write up!?!?!? purrrty please! with Shawn Pen on top! __________________________________________________ CVMA#747AFM#747RM1GP#77LeoVinceRaceTechHotbodiesCyclemallBridgestone * MotoradDainesePolyMotoWoodcraftVisit The Dmented Racing Youtube Channel

November 19th, 2012, 02:26 PM	#21
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	stealing my line! lol __________________________________________________

November 19th, 2012, 04:04 PM	#24
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	i don't think i have ever heard cheeks say anything mean or disrespectful about anyone. __________________________________________________

November 19th, 2012, 04:41 PM	#26
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	Know your verbiage brah! Definition of SARCASM 1 : a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain 2 a : a mode of satirical wit depending for its effect on bitter, caustic, and often ironic language that is usually directed against an individual b : the use or language of sarcasm __________________________________________________

November 19th, 2012, 04:46 PM	#27
Dmented CVMA#747 Ⓓⓜⓔⓝⓣⓔⓓ ⓡⓐⓒⓘⓝⓖ Name: Darren Location: Torrance (satyromania) Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 250R * 09 Yamaha R6 * 08 CBR 1000RR * 04 NSR 50 * 02 KX 250 Posts: A lot.	Lies.... LIES! __________________________________________________ CVMA#747AFM#747RM1GP#77LeoVinceRaceTechHotbodiesCyclemallBridgestone * MotoradDainesePolyMotoWoodcraftVisit The Dmented Racing Youtube Channel

November 19th, 2012, 04:47 PM	#28
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	merriam doesn't lie. __________________________________________________

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