My OperaRacing, Federales, and Pecker's
Friday, November 9, 2007 4:29:57 AM
Hello, Dan Roush here.
First, a big thanks to Bryan for allowing us to commandeer the Fat Guy Follies blog again for this years Baja 1000. We are all bummed that Bryan had to cancel his plans to be here with Brent, Canadian Steve and the rest of the crew. However, we all hope he get’s well soon, especially the local bar tender who is lamenting his loss of “the two fisted fury”. Somehow, “the single handed kidd” just does not sound right. But, I must ask, if Bryan was a “hunt and pecker” typer before the accident, did he damage his hunter or did he do damage to his………… well, you get the point.
The adventures have already begun. Yesterday Canadian Steve and Brent went riding before American Steve and I arrived. They made a long day of the ride and did not make it back before nightfall, which in of itself would not be an issue, if they had headlights. As it turns out, the Mexican Federal Authorities do not like the idea of motorcycles cruising the streets without the appropriate lighting. And due to their displeasure, they pull you over, which they did to Canadian Steve and Brent. Brent offered to pay his “fine” on the spot, which usually works, but did not this time. After much discussion between Juan Law, Brent and Steve, they let Steve hitchhike back to town (they were about 25 km out). Brent stayed with the bikes. Steve returned with the truck and they loaded it all up and headed back to the hotel, but not before receiving instructions to return to the police station and “talk to Mr. Calderon” at 10:30. In an innocent act of international misunderstanding, they returned to the police station at 10:30 A.M. the next day, instead of 10:30 P.M. the same night. At this point Steve and Brent spoke to the owner of the resort we are staying in. His name is Nico Said, and he is a very prominent Mexican business man. In the lobby are pictures of him with dignitaries, racing legends, and U.S. Presidents. He made some calls, and presented Steve and Bryan with a card that they are to show to any policeman or judge that hassles them. It’s basically the Mexican equivalent to a Monopoly “get out of jail free card”. On the card it shows the Mayor and names the bearer as a distinguished visitor to Baja. It’s a scary thought, but Steve and Brent basically have diplomatic immunity.
We had our last team meeting last night. 20 guys, 6 vehicles, 12 pre-run and chase bikes, and lot’s of last minute details.
Here is a picture of the practice bikes.
Here is the race bike (middle) and another practice bike.
Brent and I rode around 275 miles today. The Steve’s (American and Canadian) rode most of the upper portion of the course as well. We have had one flat tires, and with the exception of a few trees Canadian Steve rode through, not much other damage to report.
More tomorrow, and Bryan ………were keeping the seat of the bike warm for you.
First, a big thanks to Bryan for allowing us to commandeer the Fat Guy Follies blog again for this years Baja 1000. We are all bummed that Bryan had to cancel his plans to be here with Brent, Canadian Steve and the rest of the crew. However, we all hope he get’s well soon, especially the local bar tender who is lamenting his loss of “the two fisted fury”. Somehow, “the single handed kidd” just does not sound right. But, I must ask, if Bryan was a “hunt and pecker” typer before the accident, did he damage his hunter or did he do damage to his………… well, you get the point.
The adventures have already begun. Yesterday Canadian Steve and Brent went riding before American Steve and I arrived. They made a long day of the ride and did not make it back before nightfall, which in of itself would not be an issue, if they had headlights. As it turns out, the Mexican Federal Authorities do not like the idea of motorcycles cruising the streets without the appropriate lighting. And due to their displeasure, they pull you over, which they did to Canadian Steve and Brent. Brent offered to pay his “fine” on the spot, which usually works, but did not this time. After much discussion between Juan Law, Brent and Steve, they let Steve hitchhike back to town (they were about 25 km out). Brent stayed with the bikes. Steve returned with the truck and they loaded it all up and headed back to the hotel, but not before receiving instructions to return to the police station and “talk to Mr. Calderon” at 10:30. In an innocent act of international misunderstanding, they returned to the police station at 10:30 A.M. the next day, instead of 10:30 P.M. the same night. At this point Steve and Brent spoke to the owner of the resort we are staying in. His name is Nico Said, and he is a very prominent Mexican business man. In the lobby are pictures of him with dignitaries, racing legends, and U.S. Presidents. He made some calls, and presented Steve and Bryan with a card that they are to show to any policeman or judge that hassles them. It’s basically the Mexican equivalent to a Monopoly “get out of jail free card”. On the card it shows the Mayor and names the bearer as a distinguished visitor to Baja. It’s a scary thought, but Steve and Brent basically have diplomatic immunity.
We had our last team meeting last night. 20 guys, 6 vehicles, 12 pre-run and chase bikes, and lot’s of last minute details.
Here is a picture of the practice bikes.
Here is the race bike (middle) and another practice bike.
Brent and I rode around 275 miles today. The Steve’s (American and Canadian) rode most of the upper portion of the course as well. We have had one flat tires, and with the exception of a few trees Canadian Steve rode through, not much other damage to report.
More tomorrow, and Bryan ………were keeping the seat of the bike warm for you.
Race DogRaceDog # Friday, November 9, 2007 5:44:45 PM
Say, can you get free Superduper Margaritas with those cards?