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Rodrob
Posted on Monday, July 15, 2013 - 10:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I took first in the Moto West Grand Prix Formula Twins Heavyweight race at Willow Springs over the weekend.
Bike cams failed so no video. Here are some pics. Fun to see those Panigales chasing my tail.








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Sparky
Posted on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 12:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That is Awesome! Looks like you really got it dialed in.

I can almost hear the bike whispering, "Go Rob Go"!
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Blake
Posted on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 07:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Awesome! Did you lead from the start or have to work your way up?
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Slaughter
Posted on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 09:12 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I heard afterwards he was duking it out with Jim Chaconas on the Paningale. (Chaconas, friend and former Buell racer BTW)

Rob said he was getting sore/tired and Chaconas passed him on the brakes but Rob was able to get around him for the win. Rob'll have the particulars - but it wasn't a slam-dunk by any stretch!

'Twas sweet to hear!
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Slaughter
Posted on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 09:13 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

By the way, that's Chaconas (69) on the BH Ducati Paningale.

Chaconas is sponsored, Rob is self-funded.
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Mako
Posted on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 10:26 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

sweet
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Rodrob
Posted on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 01:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I was in second row on grid. Bob Setbacken on a 1098 on pole took the lead at start. I was second into turn one. Got around Bob goin' out of 6 into 7. Held the lead until Chaconas out broke me into 1 on last lap. My bad. Should known he'd be makin' his move. He usually waits until 3.
Rode his rear wheel up to 4. He was on the inside line, which I knew would put him wide on exit. Went high, turned in late, and drove hard when he opened the inside door. Got a wheel in front and got position down the hill into 5 forcing him to brake early. From there it was all throttle to the finish.
All the Paigale guys figure they are gonna out pull me on the straits. Not anymore.
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Doerman
Posted on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 03:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Dammit!
I should have gone up there last Sunday!

Awesome job, Rob!
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Hughlysses
Posted on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 04:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

All the Paigale guys figure they are gonna out pull me on the straits. Not anymore.

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99buellx1
Posted on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 06:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Great job!
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Jhuppdog
Posted on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 08:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Congrats, that's awesome
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Blake
Posted on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - 05:13 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

What a great battle for the win.

What is this "tired" of which you speak Steve? Are you trying to say moto road racing is physically demanding? You don't just sit, relax and ride? : D
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Smoke
Posted on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - 06:40 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Congratulations Rob!!!
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Jumbo_petite
Posted on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - 03:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

GOOD COOL STUFF, It is good seeing the comparison on the track. Job well done.
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Paint_shaker
Posted on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - 07:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Good job!!!
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Xb1125r
Posted on Friday, July 19, 2013 - 09:20 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

thanks for sharing, nice going
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Guy_glover
Posted on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 - 09:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

A+++++
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