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Re: Let's go roadracing...continuing saga
« Reply #1375 on: July 29, 2018, 07:49:19 am »
I got a report from Brent regarding the VRRA races this weekend, from last night:

“Pretty good day, 3 for 3 in the win column, including P3H against the 80's superbikes.”

Nice job Team Waller... I hope today goes as well.

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Re: Let's go roadracing...continuing saga
« Reply #1376 on: July 30, 2018, 06:26:49 am »
A great weekend for Brent and Tyler.....I'll let Brent elaborate. ;)
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Re: Let's go roadracing...continuing saga
« Reply #1377 on: July 30, 2018, 08:49:10 am »
Brent is a little worn out from the long drive/race/drive home deal, but hoped we will get a full report soon.  No negative off track incidents to report 👍. 

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« Reply #1378 on: July 31, 2018, 12:12:10 pm »
Yes it was a good weekend. Won 5 and a 4th. Tyler rode well and is fun watching the little bike do battle with the big superbikes in that class. In fairness to them, this track favours lighter bikes and higher corner speed.

I haven't been to a dyno after all this head work. I did bump up a couple 1/2 mainjet sizes and it seemed to help. I think it needs more. I have a great little antique Champion plug light that helps, but I need to get more cheap D9 resistor plugs and cut one up to know for sure

In the P2 final he had a great battle with Dave Crussell on his H2. Tyler was smiling ear to ear when he came in and said they bumped, slammed the door, cut off noses all race long.  ;D Last lap Dave was ahead and Tyler passed another guy on the brakes and that guy challenged back so Ty had to off track to avoid him so missed any possible move on Dave. They were in different classes but it sounded like fun.

New soft Avons to start and probably 50 laps of the 5km circuit absolutely pooched the front and the rear has a Friday practice left in it. This surface has excellent adhesion, and gives the guys a fighting chance in the wet as well.

This is the kind of post race I like, some clean-up, change oil and one tire. Wow, some time off!

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Re: Let's go roadracing...continuing saga
« Reply #1379 on: July 31, 2018, 12:33:20 pm »
Thanks for checking in.  Sounds like a good bit of fun😁

Now go relax or something, you deserve it😉

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« Reply #1380 on: July 31, 2018, 03:06:37 pm »
 Sounds great Brent....awesome (and I don't like that word). ;D I think we need a slow shot of Brent and Tyler walking up to the bike, looking around at the competition, starting it etc.....something like the beginning of Reservoir Dogs when they walk out of the restaurant. ::) ;D
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« Reply #1381 on: August 01, 2018, 06:44:22 am »
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Re: Let's go roadracing...continuing saga
« Reply #1382 on: September 04, 2018, 03:58:11 am »
It was a priviledge to wear the VRRA #1 plate this season.

Thanks to George, Mike, Jim French, Rick Stetson, and recently Cal for the help. It takes a village.  8)

https://www.facebook.com/645569795575852/photos/pcb.1368476499951841/1368468929952598/?type=3&theater
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Re: Let's go roadracing...continuing saga
« Reply #1383 on: September 04, 2018, 07:14:55 am »
Congrats Brent and Tyler! Gorgeous shot.
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Re: Let's go roadracing...continuing saga
« Reply #1384 on: September 04, 2018, 08:36:54 am »
Enjoy your success ;) ...........and it sounds as if the #1 may stay on the bike :)
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Re: Let's go roadracing...continuing saga
« Reply #1385 on: September 04, 2018, 12:28:55 pm »
Not sure where you would hear that, but it's locker room talk.

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« Reply #1386 on: September 04, 2018, 12:32:33 pm »
Not sure where you would hear that, but it's locker room talk.

Last guy that shot his mouth off about locker room talk ended up becoming president. Locker room talk has powers beyond all comprehension.
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Re: Let's go roadracing...continuing saga
« Reply #1387 on: September 04, 2018, 06:01:51 pm »
Oh I've heard the rumours, but that's all they are. Tyler rode very well this season, no doubt, but there are certainly other deserving riders and the executive will do the right thing.

This season he also entered the VRRA's P3 Heavyweight class simply for the competition. The top 3 or 4 guys in this class are all business on fast, big power 80's superbikes. He secured 3rd spot in only 3 of 4 races and turned a few heads on a CB550 based motorcycle.  ;D


Here's a few from last weekend, thanks to Dan Witmer for the pics.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2057099610967595&set=oa.10156226873424681&type=3&theater


https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2057104344300455&set=oa.10156226873424681&type=3&theater


https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2057104970967059&set=oa.10156226873424681&type=3&theater
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« Reply #1388 on: September 05, 2018, 03:03:29 am »
Oh I've heard the rumours, but that's all they are. Tyler rode very well this season, no doubt, but there are certainly other deserving riders and the executive will do the right thing.
Brains, good looks, AND humility! Mr Waller, Mrs Waller married very well  :D ;D You’re a class act, Brent and it shows in Tyler’s success. Nothing better than to raise great kids you enjoy spending time with, and having others show them respect. A real sign of a great pair of parents.

Tipping my cap and raising a coffee mug to you and your lovely bride! Well done to Tyler!
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Re: Let's go roadracing...continuing saga
« Reply #1389 on: September 05, 2018, 04:30:50 am »
Great job this year Team Waller.  Fighting it out with the p3 big bikes must have been a good bit of fun for Tyler.

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« Reply #1390 on: September 05, 2018, 04:43:22 am »
Yes George, he sure did. Here's just a short vid of the start. Second wave is P4F2.

With Mosport gearing it's tough to get a good launch, but he got away well.


https://www.facebook.com/tux.ruston/videos/2168556313418767/?multi_permalinks=10156228505754681%2C10156228502149681%2C10156228496209681&notif_id=1536146276099215&notif_t=group_activity

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Re: Let's go roadracing...continuing saga
« Reply #1391 on: November 03, 2018, 05:03:21 am »
I just saw this vid of that early season crash. Not to dwell on anything but simply to show how quickly things can go sideways at speed (90mph corner)



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Re: Let's go roadracing...continuing saga
« Reply #1392 on: November 03, 2018, 05:44:05 am »
bloody four strokes .... they should not let the things near a race track !

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« Reply #1393 on: November 03, 2018, 05:55:47 am »
I just saw this vid of that early season crash. Not to dwell on anything but simply to show how quickly things can go sideways at speed (90mph corner)


Yes, I’m sure glad Tyler walked away from that one in good shape.  High speed crashes like that are a really efficient way to break stuff on the bike though🙄

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Re: Let's go roadracing...continuing saga
« Reply #1394 on: November 03, 2018, 06:32:13 am »
Two strokes are too easy!  :P

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Re: Let's go roadracing...continuing saga
« Reply #1395 on: November 03, 2018, 10:29:19 am »
bloody four two strokes .... they should not let the things near a race track !


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Re: Let's go roadracing...continuing saga
« Reply #1396 on: November 04, 2018, 04:17:13 am »
Here's another race in case you're not sick of it all!

This is a 20 turn track that allows a 70's middleweight that started from the back to compete with 80's 1100 superbikes. Tyler claims this was one race he enjoyed the most, having a front row seat watching these three seasoned ex pros battle it out.



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« Reply #1397 on: November 04, 2018, 08:05:14 am »
he rode very well brent , you could do with finding him some better quality opposition though he wont learn much beating them. even if they are riding bikes more modern and twice the size .

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« Reply #1398 on: November 04, 2018, 02:17:12 pm »
Such a pleasure watching a rider on a smaller displacement bike out ride his competition.  Well fought race.  I suspect he would surprise a number of the modern class pro riders if given the opportunity.  Thanks for sharing.   

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« Reply #1399 on: November 05, 2018, 08:27:58 am »
very nice action video, good overtakes! my compliments to Tyler.