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Curtis Newkirk
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I am hooked...

Postby Curtis Newkirk » Fri Dec 01, 2006 2:54 pm

My kids have been racing now for a couple of years. I had tried cruiser before, but racing against people like Steve Spencer as a newbie is not that much fun. So...since I was already supposed to be at the Grands, I figured "why not". I signed up and raced a 20" for the first time in 26 years. Matter of fact, when I left the current ABA VP, BA Anderson, & I used to race against each other in San Antonio. Its always fun to see old faces again, but I digress. I borrowed a bike, got in three practice laps, and then had the time of my life.

I had an awesome time. It was such an incredible rush and I felt so young and irresponsible. The 36+ Novie class had 18 riders and I got to make my semi and finished 5th just off the bubble. *I am now hooked* What made me realize this was that I was really mad I did not make the main.

So...expect me to start asking a lot of stupid newbie questions from time to time. I am great with little kids bikes, but I am not that knowledgable about little kids bikes made for adults.

I want to thank all of you who were there for making my first race in 26 years such a blast. Thanks to all of the new friends I have made and I look forward to growing in this sport...again...in the coming years.
~Curtis

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Postby 1rustyflyguy » Fri Dec 01, 2006 3:06 pm

I am so glade to hear that you are going to be racing! The 36&over class is growing, which makes me very happy to know that I now have a class! I am so glad that I am not the only "old man" that is getting into it! I hope to see you race this weekend!
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Postby Curtis Newkirk » Fri Dec 01, 2006 3:09 pm

Look for me to be there Bob. I am looking forward to it.

Be easy on me though because I am a little banged up. I committed to win the second qualifier and got in a little over my head going down hard on the first straight. I became an obstacle to a few guys behind me :)
~Curtis

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Postby 1rustyflyguy » Fri Dec 01, 2006 3:12 pm

I am sorry, I know how you feel! I think that the older we get, the more it hurts!!! :( :P
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A sign of a good race, is one that you cross the finish line, on your bike!!

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Postby greg » Sat Dec 02, 2006 1:16 am

it's about time!

Like I said in anouther thread, I'd love to see the 28+ novice class get up to semis at the local races. It is such a blast to ride with a pack of no-skilled over-the-hill slow-pokes. We weave....we bop.....we fall down........all the while laughing our heads off.

I look forward to lining up wit ya.
Greg "how long does it take you to crash" prawitt

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Postby bnd » Sat Dec 02, 2006 10:44 am

Good luck Curtis & way to step up & get on the bike all the while fielding your our little bmx squad.

Now will somebody please start prodding a few inters to move on up to the old man expert class? :P


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Postby J Gallo » Sat Dec 02, 2006 8:41 pm

b.

I'm thinking of moving up tomorrow. You gonna be there for my initiation?
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