It is 10.30pm and we have just got back from our first area qualifier. We arrived at Walnut Thursday evening. Set up camp and got ready for bed. In rolled the clouds and we had a wicked thunder and lightening storm. It rained all night and blow a gail.
In the morning it finally stoppped raining but the damage was done. Out came the heavey machinary and practice was back on but not until just after 2.30pm.
Josiah's bike was going well until the last practice when it started bogging. Josiah and Kenny went to work to find the problem which was mud in the fuel pipe which comes from the tank. With that sorted it was good to go for racing the next day.
Saturday was the stock class. Race 1 was a 4th and race 2 was a 2nd. That gave Josiah a 3rd over all. The track was great as the wind all day dried it really quickly. The wind though was freezing. Reminded me of a cold winter and windy day at Taupo.
Sunday was the Modified class. Josiah was a bit worried about this as he was on his stock bike. I said it's just like riding your small wheel against the big wheel. He got the hole shot in both races and finished 2nd in both. That gave him an overall of 2nd.
A great weekend qualifing for the regional in both classes.
Our friends Josiah and Luke had a good weekend too. They had already qualified at prior qualifiers so rode for the practice.
Well much to do tomorrow so bye for now. Keep posting comments as we look forward to hearing from you. Janine
Hi there,well done josiah what a great result, Olly had a great day yesturday it was the 1st round of the magics here in the bay, keep riding hard buddy.Lee
ReplyDeleteThanks guys. You were on that quick you will have to look again for the photos I just posted!
ReplyDeleteSo how did you go Olly?
Well done Josiah you did great. Its great reading what you are up to and to see the photos. A great read. Take care both of you
ReplyDeleteLuv Grandma and Grandad Tom
Great rides Josiah. Keep getting those holeshots eh! And to you Janine - well done too. I know when you are 'on a mission' nothing will stop you. Always have, always will. Takes a lot of courage to climb into that big rig and drive it halfway around America. Take my hat off to you. Stay safe, take care. Sending lots of love and big hugs to you both.
ReplyDeleteLove Mum (Granny Lyn) xxoo