Folks, if you are not interested in road racing, please pardon my band width. This last Sunday, October 12th 2003, the Washington Motorcycle Road Racing Association hosted our final race of the season, which was held in torrential rain, (not uncommon for the North West at this time of year). The 2.25 mile Pacific Raceways asphalt track had running rivlets in places, and standing water in other places, creating a wild wet water world. I race a 125cc 1972 Penton Sachs which I modified to drive on pavement, but it's engine is a bone stock 5A with magneto and points ignition. This has always been flawless as long as I kept water out of the magneto....
does anybody want to hear more???? (-;
Dave
I know I want to hear more, and you might set a group e-mail list to send updates to those interested on the Penton/roadracing updates.
Ron Carbaugh
Please Dave, Let it out, Did you kick BUTT?
Thomas Carmichael
Dave, Dave, Dave....
We are all sitting here waiting for the finsih. This gonna be a nail biter?
Donny Smith
hehehe...:D
(it is GREAT to know I have such loyal fans...thanks you guys) (Ron, I don't know how yet, but I'll try that idea soon).
Well, earlier this year there were a few ups and downs...in fact, I tasted the pavement twice this year, as I learned the limits of Avon tyre traction, and maximum lean angle, at speed. In July and August, I had accumulated enough points to hold a 3rd place podium spot for the 250 vintage class standings, but then slid back to 5th overall after two DNF's in subsequent races... crashed out of one while trying to overtake the 2nd place (and consistently faster) Michael Bateman. Then in the next race, I failed to finish when I went the wrong way in selecting a jet size (It was acting lean, by surging and losing power at WFO, but ran worse when I put a fatter jet in.) With only one race to go, (October 12) and two fast guys with more points than I had already between me and the podium, I needed to win, and they had to finish way back in the pack!!!...
Dave, was that in Spokane? Damn I missed it, sorry.
Dale
Dave,Dave,Dave..... CMON, SPILL IT !! DID YOU KICK BUTT???? AND THE OCT. RACE RESULT'S ARE?
Thomas Carmichael
Dave when you get ready to do group e-mail let me know and I will walk you through the process.
[email protected] See you do have fans.
Ron Carbaugh
Dale, no, the last one was here in Seattle, but the one I described that I DNF'd due to too much fuel was in Spokane...(I had planned to contact you but all my planning was hectic and last minute...sorry I missed you).... I have learned to put a thin ring of Yamabond (grey sealant) around the magneto cover and it works fantasticly, to keep water out of the magneto. I also learned to not use a foam sock air filter on the carb because tend to soak up a lot of rain and kill the fire (I only have a screen covering the opening to keep the birds out) So my racer is finally Pacific Northwest weather tight this year...but...ok, ok,...I won't keep you guys in suspense any longer...In the first heat, I was a half second off the starting flag and had to pass two guys to take the lead, and narrowly kept it through the final laps as I missed a shift on the final leg, and saw the wheel of my nemesis just as I found the gear and accelerated out of his reach for the checker. The second heat was another epic battle, but my start was flawless, in fact my Penton did a terrific power wheelie as the flag dropped, which, I was told, really syched out the guys on either side of me on the grid...I had a great battle with the points leader, passing, and then being passed several times, before finally out-accelerating him at the exit of a turn which leads to an uphill chicane. My net result for the weekend: Two first place finishes, which will put me back on the podium in third place.:D Heck ya ...<<< I KICKED BUTT!!!>>>
I have a picture I want to post...how can I do that?
Dave H.
GREAT JOB DAVE, When I was flat tracking in the 70's there was a guy who road raced a Penton and was in KEEPING TRACK and I have the issue somewhere around here,we just moved into a new house and I can't find nothing! AGAIN DAVE, WAY TO GO !!
Thomas Carmichael
Dave! WOW! Way to go. Lookinf forward to seeing that photo!
Donny Smith
Congratulations Dave,
I too would love to see pictures of your Penton road racer.[:p]
Dennis Jones
Dave, send your picture to
[email protected]
Just to mess with my competitors heads, I put yellow Honda wings on my Penton tank with the words..."Honda-Ha!" ...they're all on Honda CB160 and 175 twins. I'm having way more fun than a 54 year old should be allowed!!!
Dave Hussey
Dave,
you can post your pic in the library till we have a way to post it here on POG. I woul very much like to see it. Here is the short cut
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/PentonRestorationandTechGroup/
I still need to send you the other pipe specs. the Reunion Ride prep got me off track. Sorry.
John D.
John, Doug, and the group,
I inserted an image into my previous message (10/16/2003 : 6:53:42 PM) Am I the only one that sees it??[?]?? (que up Twilight Zone sound track)
>snip<
I've since found out from the system administrator that we are not allowed to post embedded images. I don't see it any more. I'm cured.[8D]
>snip<
I also sent a couple more pictures to the system administrator last night too. The new format for the news group is really cool!
John, thank you. I'm looking forward to it:) I wish I could have made the reunion ride.
Hi everyone. Karen here. The message board does not allow forum members to post their pictures directly. If you have special pictures you would like posted with a message, send the pictures to
[email protected] and Bill & I will post them for you.
I have received the photos from Dave H. and will get them web ready and post them within the hour.
Karen
POG Webmaster
Here are the pictures!
http://www.pentonusa.org/forum_images/misc/oct12pr2.jpg
http://www.pentonusa.org/forum_images/misc/oct12pr3.jpg
http://www.pentonusa.org/forum_images/misc/oct12pr5.jpg
http://www.pentonusa.org/forum_images/misc/spokane-5-03.jpg
Super performance Dave!!!! Have you found out about the Reed Valve?? Can you run it?? The piston is still stuck in the cylinder though. Will get it out this winter.
Dale
Karen ,
Thanks , gteat Job!!!!
Thanks Karen!
And Thanks also are due to John Durrill, Dale Walter (DEEK) and Allen Buhner for all their help, expertise and parts resources which all added up to a very successful season of pavement racing for me. And of course, thanks to all of you that have shown an interest in my racing program and given me encouragement.
;)
Dave Hussey
WMRRA #49
third place overall in 250cc Vintage, and third place in SOTP Vintage (Sounds of the Past)
Here are two more pictures of Dave Hussey:
Racing!
http://www.pentonusa.org/forum_images/misc/oct12pr4.jpg
Accepting his trophy!
http://www.pentonusa.org/forum_images/misc/oct12pr6.jpg
Dave,
Thanks for keeping us posted. You stated that you were racing a 125/with a "A" engine. You are winning third in the 250 class? Is this correct? The picture looks great and thanks for sharing.
Ron Carbaugh
Hello Ron,
yes, that is correct, I finished third overall for the season in the 250 vintage class. The majority of the competition ride Honda CB/CL 160cc and 175cc twins.
Dave Hussey