14th 24 Hour, Post #1
James Bush of M Gymkhana and I are entering a Yamaha TTR125 in the next M1GP 24 Hour Race, Sept 24-25.
This is Post One in the story of what will be my 14th 24 hour race. James delivered the bike and a disk brake front end to me at ACS this past weekend. All my bikes get a bath after each weekend and the TTR joined in the fun.
Stay tuned for more posts through out the build, testing and the race.
https://m-gymkhana.com/
https://www.m1-grandprix.com/race/endurance/m1gp24
We Were Too Busy #87
In Episode 87 of Deep Thinking, the motorcycle road racing podcast that you can’t live without, racers Ed Sorbo and Michael Gougis show once again why they may actually be as smart as they claim to be…
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Lucas Box
This is the Lucas Oil engine oil I use in my 309,000 mile RV. Nice how the box size is useful when working on motorcycle forks using Lucas Motorcycle Oils fork oil.
May The Toad Fight With You #86
In Episode 86 of Deep Thinking, the only motorcycle road racing podcast that isn’t afraid to compare cool motorcycles and cool airplanes, racers Ed Sorbo and Michael Gougis discuss how having a big lead in the points makes you even harder to catch. Robert and Tony hang out in the background. Roland Sands offers a positive aesthetic assessment of the MotoAmerica paddock at Laguna Seca. Gougis isn’t afraid to point out that Toni Elias might be his new hero.
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Ready for the Track
We’re ready for this weekend at Auto Club Speedway with FastrackRiders and WERA Motorcycle Road Racing. Are you?
Laguna Report
After a good showing at Miller we were offered another go at Laguna. Daniel had not ridden Laguna but he has now ridden a KTM Cup Bike. One practice then Q-1 on Friday. Q-2 super early on Saturday, then race late in the day. Only four times on track, we need to make every lap count.
Picked the same bike up from KTM on Thursday after getting set up in the paddock. Prepped the bike and made some changes based on what we learned at Miller.
I won’t bore you with the details. Daniel has already shown his speed, his professionalism and this weekend he showed how well he deals with disappointment. He was caught up in a T-2 pile up after making a great start. The bike was too damaged to fix and his hand was broken.
Despite the stress and pain he posted a video thanking his supporters while on the way to hospital and another once he got home after having his hand fixed.
Thank you to my friends Bill Wickersham and Scott Reavey who watched Daniel on track then joined in our debriefs. Their observations and Daniels ability to apply these points helped us improve quickly.
Thank you to KTM USA and MotoAmerica for supporting this class. It’s a great way to go racing at the best tracks in America with the most Air Fence and it’s professionally run.
Thank you to Daniels sponsors: RoadracingWorld.com , FastrackRiders, Arai Helmet Americas, Cycle Gear.
I have some Lindemann Engineering work to do here in the shop. My next event is in less than 2 weeks at ACS with FastrackRiders and Wera Motorcycle Roadracing.
While Daniel’s hand is healing, we will be working on what’s next. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
Shave Those Sideburns! #85
In Episode 85 of Deep Thinking, the motorcycle road racing podcast that just likes using the word “Mungo,” racers Michael Gougis and Ed Sorbo discuss punctuation, throttle steering and the 500cc GP race from Laguna Seca in 1988. A discussion ensues about British Superbike and traction control. Another discussion takes place about a listener’s request for advice on switching to a bigger track day machine. Gougis demonstrates that he has at least one more functioning brain cell devoted to memory than Sorbo.
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Video & Song from Miller
Too Much Of A Good Thing Is Wonderful #84
In Episode 84 of Deep Thinking, racers Ed Sorbo and Michael Gougis discuss the MotoGP race at Assen, with Jack Miller’s maturity level getting mixed reviews and a retro set of Dainese leathers coming in for universal criticism. A discussion ensues about a racer named Daniel Costilla, with the young racer getting positive reviews. Sorbo unleashes a pun that’s a way homer – you get it on the way home. And then you still don’t laugh. Gougis once again illustrates that he watches too much racing.
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Loan Me Your Bike
Anton loaned his KTM Cup bike for testing with Daniel. Â He’s getting a clean bike back with a better set up based on what I learned racing one. Â Tony is benefiting the same way because he loaned his wheels. Â I’ve raced a lot of people’s bikes, they always get a faster bike back.