Step One, Note Book
Schedule, Check.
Track maps, Check.
Set up note sheets, Check.
To Do List, Check.
Getting ready to Crew Chief for Daniel Costilla, KTM Cup, Moto America @ Miller.
It’s 81, Asshole … #81
In Episode 81 of Deep Thinking, racers Ed Sorbo and Michael Gougis wonder when the last time a MotoGP rider got fired mid-season, and whether Andrea Iannone might become the latest name on that list of shame. A discussion ensues about Jorge Lorenzo’s nerves of steel. Gougis expresses his admiration for a pudgy Japanese rider. Ed’s Catherine is not amused when Gougis is disrepectful toward broccoli and hits him with a look would make tungsten wilt.
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Crew Chief for Daniel Costilla
Hi everyone. I would like to introduce my crew chief Ed Sorbo for this coming event at Miller Motor Sports Park with RoadRacing World Wild Cards Team. Here is some information about my crew chief.
Daniel Costilla, international road racer and up-and-coming riding
talent, has taken aim at the MotoAmerica KTM RC 390 Cup series, and is
scheduled to grid up when the series hits the storied pavement of Utah
Motorsports Campus in Tooele, Utah later this month.
To bolster his campaign, Costilla has enlisted Lindemann Engineering’s
Ed Sorbo to serve as crew chief for the program.
“I first met Daniel and his family when we shared a garage at a
Fastrack Riders event at Auto Club Speedway,” Sorbo says. “With my
experience racing 125cc and 250cc two-stroke GP machines, I solved a
problem they were having with Daniel’s Honda RS125. Daniel is a very
talented young rider, and I’m looking forward to using my experience
with lightweight racebikes to help Daniel get up to speed. I’m also
looking forward to experiencing a MotoAmerica event. Since its
beginning, the series has been impressively professional, and I’m
excited to have a chance to participate in revitalizing American road
racing.”
Photo: Â Daniel and Roadracing World’s Chris Ulrich at a Fastrack Riders event.
I Can’t Do That, Dave … #80
In Episode 80 of Deep Thinking, racers and theoreticians Ed Sorbo and Michael Gougis theorize about what up with Michelin’s MotoGP tires. A discussion ensues about spacecraft, computers and beating someone with the jawbone of an ass. Uber-cool dog Tiki hangs around in the background, luxuriating in having his own pool.
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Let’s Do The Time Warp Again #79
In Episode 79 of Deep Thinking, the only motorcycle road racing podcast tailored to your individual personalities, racers Ed Sorbo and Michael Gougis create the illusion that they have spent an entire week tech-ing racebikes at a WERA West race. A discussion ensues about the futility of fixing the wrong problem, with Sorbo referring to people who make incorrect suspension changes in a sensitive and compassionate manner. Eric Anderson makes another appearance but refuses to comment.
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Belief-Defying Feats Of Strength #78
Racers Ed Sorbo and Michael Gougis bask in the afterglow of a successful day on the track at Buttonwillow Raceway Park. Sorbo oversees tech inspection for the upcoming WERA West race day while eating a sandwich. A discussion ensues about Dr. Frankenstein and what he would do if he raced a Yamaha YZF-R3 and did so well that he won another YZF-R3. A lesson on Latin and traction takes place.
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Gone, Daddy Gone #77
If you thought racers Ed Sorbo and Michael Gougis were happy about Nicky Hayden putting it on the podium in World Superbike, they are positively elated in Episode 77 about Hayden winning in World Superbike. Much virtual chest-bumping and high-fiving ensues. A discussion ensues about volcanic ash and rain tires. Sorbo fires off one of the worst Biblical-related puns in history.
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Tiki Treat, Before & After
May I have a Tiki Treat?
Thank you for the Tiki Treat.
TZ 250 Gear Box
GP bikes have cassette style transmissions so that you can easily change the internal gear ratios. This ‘01 TZ 250 is being changed from it’s ACS set up to it’s Willow set up. Three different gear ratios and smaller main jets.
Racing with Carburetors
Next weekend WERAÂ West is racing at Buttonwillow. With an elevation of about 300 feet the Iceman Ninja just had it’s main jets changed as part of it’s race prep. If you don’t know what a carburetor is, just show up with a fuel injected 300 Ninja, 320 R-3 or 390 KTM and see if you can keep up with me.