Shameless Self Promotion

[Gurk]

... is usually not my thing. But I've completed 3 years of track riding with fastest lap videos from (almost) every trackday I've been to. I do it to satisfy my documentation itch. I love keeping records of any progression. Comparing my first trackday ever to last is tons of lulz (to me). Or seeing how much I slowed down and tensed up after my first crash ever. I don't know it's nice to look at my fails and wins in 3rd person. Makes me understand what I'm going through better if you know what i mean...

So sub if ya want and make me feel better about myself and justify my efforts

https://www.youtube.com/user/TrackingGurk

PS: I might start adding dirt stuff eventually. I'm getting some dirt riding coaching this weekend. Then early '15 I'll buy myself an offroad bike and go trails or tracks. We'll see.
PPS: Youtube doesn't always show who's subbed. So If you'd like, drop your youtube username. I'd love to see your videos too!

[csmith12]

Subbed and looking forward to the dirt stuff.

[Gurk]

Originally Posted by csmith12

Subbed and looking forward to the dirt stuff.

You and me both

[csmith12]

Link to original page on YouTube.


2 's

Rumble strips...

[Gurk]

Originally Posted by csmith12

Link to original page on YouTube.


2 's

Rumble strips...

Love em! Those are the only 2 you can run over at buttonwillow

Everything else is SKETCHHH

[ninjamunky85]

Also subbed and jealous that you get some coaching in the dirt. I don't know of any dirt schools around here but I've gotten to ride with some pretty experienced people so I just try to absorb as much as I can.

If you've never ridden in the dirt before it's a whole new world. Get ready to be getting loose and fighting for traction almost constantly.

[Gurk]

Originally Posted by ninjamunky85

Also subbed and jealous that you get some coaching in the dirt. I don't know of any dirt schools around here but I've gotten to ride with some pretty experienced people so I just try to absorb as much as I can.

If you've never ridden in the dirt before it's a whole new world. Get ready to be getting loose and fighting for traction almost constantly.

Yeeep. That's why I want it. I think it'll help with my regular track riding a lot. Both fitness and techniquewise..

And yeah I'm super lucky to have Ken Hill locally. I took some asphalt coaching from him and his team. Now we're mixing some dirt in!

[EsrTek]

Playlist by tracks be nice...

[Gurk]

Yeah my OCD is good for some things!

https://www.youtube.com/user/TrackingGurk/playlists

[Zombiphone]

And for shameless Gurk doing promotion:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0mnBSxBzZI#t=195

In case anyone didn't know what the sweaty guy behind the helmet looked like- You're welcome, Gurk

[csmith12]

^^^

[csmith12]

That is actually a cool video Tiffani. There is one spot that stands out for me. Check it!

[Zombiphone]

^^Agreed- Everything 4theriders does is always pretty cool (If you really want to be inspired to race more, look up the AFM 2010 banquet video by them. I watch it before every race weekend.) I'm still mad jealous that I haven't taken Ken Hill's school yet myself.

But I mostly just wanted to post Gurk looking all exhausted

[Gurk]

I'm less fat now!

[Gurk]

And get your priorities straight and come get coaching with me tiff!!!
STOP BUYING PURSES! -----> Not being sexist. She does.

[Sirref]

Originally Posted by Zombiphone

^^Agreed- Everything 4theriders does is always pretty cool (If you really want to be inspired to race more, look up the AFM 2010 banquet video by them. I watch it before every race weekend.) I'm still mad jealous that I haven't taken Ken Hill's school yet myself.

But I mostly just wanted to post Gurk looking all exhausted

I like the 2012 banquet video the most but I've always loved the quality of videos that they put out.


I've been using the 2010 for workout motivation though My puny body is not ready for 3 days of real speed (600) yet

[Zombiphone]

Originally Posted by Gurk

STOP BUYING PURSES! -----> Not being sexist. She does.

YES YOU ARE (I only own one purse, and I got it years ago for $20 at a thrift store. BULL ****)




..... But I do probably need to stop buying so many race entries

[Gurk]

Originally Posted by Zombiphone

YES YOU ARE (I only own one purse, and I got it years ago for $20 at a thrift store. BULL ****)




..... But I do probably need to stop buying so many race entries

That black box one? haha

Anyway................. 2015 Ken Hill together or BUST.
We'll be at Chuck at Feb

[Sirref]

Originally Posted by Zombiphone

..... But I do probably need to stop buying so many race entries

make more money instead

that's what I try to do at least

"Oh track weekend next month that I need $1,700 for" *looks at bank account* *calls up manager* "I'll take the bloody day shifts that put me up to ~70hrs/week until the end of january" *hangs up*


edit: I never realized I hadn't commented on the riding

your riding looks so smooth and consistent compared to mine and subbed

[Zombiphone]

Originally Posted by Sirref

I like the 2012 banquet video the most but I've always loved the quality of videos that they put out.


I've been using the 2010 for workout motivation though My puny body is not ready for 3 days of real speed (600) yet

Awww, but the 2012 video doesn't even have a speech! "This is a completely different kind of test- One where passion has a funny way of trumping logic" <3

Link to original page on YouTube.

Damn, just watching that makes me want it to be January for round 4 already

Originally Posted by Gurk

That black box one? haha

Anyway................. 2015 Ken Hill together or BUST.
We'll be at Chuck at Feb

That's the only one I got! And now I'm watching motivational race videos and I'll never save enough money for that. DAMN IT

[Sirref]

that's why the 2010 is better motivation

I like the 2012 more because there's more footage


this makes me wish I could just race bikes at the track every weekend that'd be the coolest thing ever, especially if I could make it into the rc390 cup but I'm slow

[csmith12]

Originally Posted by Zombiphone

If you really want to be inspired to race more

lol really now....

[Sirref]

^^^ :lmao:

if chris raced more he'd be spending way too much $ on it

[Zombiphone]

I did 14 race weekends this year across 4 different organizations not including trackdays and dirt bike stuff. I meant that more as a "if you only do cocaine 364/365 days a year and aren't currently shaking...." kind of way

[csmith12]

So when you racin' Gurk?

[Sirref]

Originally Posted by Zombiphone

I did 14 race weekends this year across 4 different organizations not including trackdays and dirt bike stuff. I meant that more as a "if you only do cocaine 364/365 days a year and aren't currently shaking...." kind of way

That's pretty much my ideal, someday I'll be up there. Gotta make mad $$$ though to do it though.

I'm feeling like I'll be dropping about $5,000 this year on riding at the track which just feels insane to me but I know it's worth it.

[Gurk]

Originally Posted by csmith12

So when you racin' Gurk?

Goal is 2015. I won't start at the beginning of the season. Hopefully join midway somewhere.

[csmith12]

Originally Posted by Sirref

I'm feeling like I'll be dropping about $5,000 this year on riding at the track which just feels insane to me but I know it's worth it.

Your gunna need a bigger boat wallet. Double that... at least.

EDIT: Well, my bad. Depends on how many different days you want to roll through hotpit.

[csmith12]

Originally Posted by Gurk

Goal is 2015. I won't start at the beginning of the season. Hopefully join midway somewhere.

[Sirref]

Originally Posted by csmith12

Your gunna need a bigger boat wallet. Double that... at least.

oh yes, yes I will. But for now it's what I've got. Season opener is running me $2,100 including the cost of the "new to me" gixxer and every other track day is $300 excluding the mid-o trip that is $750.

so that's 12 days across the year for $5,000 assuming I manage to not crash, very possible. This isn't including the $500 in mods I have planned for the 250 or tires.

This is while I'm also paying tuition, books, insurance, etc, etc, etc. I wish I had more $ for it but unfortunately I don't at the moment. I am going to try to pick up a second job in the summer (maybe I'll pull off what katie did and work as a bike tech during the day) to potentially increase the number of days at the track.


if I get lucky I'll get $ for track or track day coupons for christmas

[Gurk]

Originally Posted by csmith12

Your gunna need a bigger boat wallet. Double that... at least.

EDIT: Well, my bad. Depends on how many different days you want to roll through hotpit.

-How much do you spend on racing per year?

-All of it.

[green_bread]

I subscribed. I'm starting to do the same thing. I'd be cool if you'd check out and subscribe to my channel, too: http://www.youtube.com/user/gr33nbr3adracing

[Sirref]

Originally Posted by Gurk

-How much do you spend on racing per year?

-All of it.

only way to do it right hahaha

[Gurk]

Originally Posted by green_bread

I subscribed. I'm starting to do the same thing. I'd be cool if you'd check out and subscribe to my channel, too: http://www.youtube.com/user/gr33nbr3adracing

done!

nice. I'll have so many videos to watch over the winter break

[green_bread]

Originally Posted by Gurk

done!

nice. I'll have so many videos to watch over the winter break

Thank you for returning the favor! :-) I have some footage that is ok but I'm definitely looking to produce better material in the upcoming season. If you check out my "Liked Videos", though, there are a bunch more from our MCRA 250 races.