VMD 2018.

[wfopete]

Got it.  Now I can just follow the numbers!

Pete Petrick
175 Jackpiner
Slow but Good

[tooclose racing]

TooClose Racing will be there along with three friends I have dragged into XC vintage racing, one of them on a 79 KTM GS6 250  - Mr. Hollis Acombe if he hasn't introduced himself on the site.

I'll be honest - I'm very disappointed in the organization of the XC classes this year (maybe it started last year?).  They have combined EVO-1 with Vintage for the noon race and guess what I race (drum roll) - an EVO-1 (my 76 MC5 175) and Vintage (my 74.5 Jackpiner).  Also - am I missing something or have they eliminated Expert/Intermediate classes and designated certain classes (*) as being eligible for their grand championships.  Maybe it will be more clear when I get there.  And - one more thing - IS there a 60+ class?  Always enjoy the courses, but I just might hold my hand up at the riders meeting and ask "WTF are you guys doing !?!"  

Look forward to the wonderful POG hospitality, seeing fellow members, the flat track race night at Ashland, and some "just for fun" motocross on my bikes on Saturday.  And as a former roadracer, I just STARE at those Power Rangers going round and round on the pavement.  I miss it. I don't miss it. I miss it...

Thanks in advance to Dale and company for "Penton-ville".

[t20sl]

Definitely hold your hand up at the riders meeting and ask "WTF are you guys doing !?!"
You might also note AMA is putting the EVO2 and 3 ahead of vintage so if it rains they can tear up the track for us vintage riders.
I for one am tired of 90 degree events and 100% humidity.  September is when VMD should happen.

[hankthecrank]

Family business has come up, I might make it. Not sure now. If I don't, save a thunderstorm for me!

Hank Rinehart

[tooclose racing]

BTW - currently doing heat-up/cool-down/check torque break-in cycles on my Gary Ellis special Jackpiner. I smoked top end after 4 great seasons (my fault - ask me at VMD).  Thank you to Al Buehner for parts, Gary Ellis for advice.  This top end rebuild ended up being a bit more chellenging than I thought (deck height correct with Wiseco, rings correctly positioned when assembling).

Oh - and it's 95 degrees out here in upstate NY! Work on bikes mornings and evenings.  Almost there. [8D]

[wfopete]

I entered the over 50 class EV2. That was the only choice I saw for 50+.  Not much for skill levels.

Pete Petrick
175 Jackpiner
Slow but Good

[Dale Fisher]

A number of the trees have been removed in the past couple of years.  I'm bringing along a shovel to work on the crater we had placed a bike over last year to keep folks from falling in....

Al is set up across from the POG tent along with a number of members.       Pentonville should be fairly easy to locate [8D]



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[Dale Fisher]

Another view from above.  




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[Mike OReilly]

I would like to second the comment about the 90 degree temps. and the  100% humidity.

Cost and distance are factors, but when you add in the oppressive heat that is likely, it's kind of the deal breaker.

I was first there in '98 for MX in the infield. Then for a few years including 2000. Will get back there some day but in no big hurry.

[wfopete]

Weather doesn't look too bad for the weekend. Highs in the 70/80's and lows in the 50/60's.  T-Storms floating around before the weekend.  Yesterday in Arkansas the heat index was 109 so I'm not too worried about Ohio temps.

Pete Petrick
175 Jackpiner
Slow but Good

[Dale Fisher]

The trip to Vintage Motorcycle Days admittedly gets a little more challenging each year.  It still remains to be the best opportunity to experience a weekend of motorcycle pandemonium mixed with a heavy  dose of new and old friends.  Here the group generates a high degree of interest in the brand and a majority of the annual revenue comes in from merchandise and memberships.  We will be honored to have JP with us on Saturday and providing an early 93rd birthday celebration after our dinner and meeting.  Yes, I considered scaling back this time around but.... plans change.  Pretty much all of the 24ft trailer, the bed of my truck, and the trucks interior are going to be packed with stuff. I've been pacing myself in the 90 plus degree heat and do the home load/unload over several days.  See you folks that make the trek in a couple days

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[johnacapp]

Dale,
Can you list the POG meeting time for up coming Satuday?
Also if any other events times at Pentonville?
Thanks


John Capp

[Dale Fisher]

All three days there will be display of bikes under and around the tent.  Expect to see some memorabilia, friendly faces, and hopefully answers to any questions.  JP is expected to be on hand Saturday only for conversation and signatures.  His presence certainly changes the dynamics and activity level and a wait to see him can be expected.

Plan on assembling for Saturday dinner around 4:30 - 5:00.  Actual time varies due to number of volunteer servers enlisted, weather, and the menu cooperating []  

Chef Dale always puts out an unbelievable spread and if you are a first timer expect to have your hunger pangs satisfied [][]  

Meeting and cake to follow not necessarily in that order [][][]


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[Dale Fisher]

We came, we saw and we went.  A beautiful weather weekend with friends old and new.  JP certainly upped the activity with his presence on Saturday.  Thank you all!!

Expect a link to photos in the future.  Bill Smith was out and about snapping shots as well [8D]

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[Kip Kern]

Thanks to all for a fantastic weekend, weather was amazing!  Dale, cobbler was the bomb!