So I haven’t had time yet to do a write-up of all the fantastic racing that went on, but I will say that Joy Higa hit the 56’s for the first time which is an incredible achievement. Her finishes were all solidly in the top 15 of the most competitive race club in the country’s most competitive racing classes. Jennifer Lauritzen also made huge strides on her SV650, garnering her highest finishes ever and some new low laptimes in the 2:04’s, which on an SV is MOVIN’!
Zoe was her usual fast, aggressive self and had some pouty boys protesting her on Sunday for close passing. I haven’t seen anything from her that is all that different from a somewhat aggressive guy rider, so my theory is that because she simply sticks out with the pink “zoe” on the back of her leathers, she’s a more obvious target! I envy her ability to just boldly tuck herself into tight spaces, and it was especially sad this weekend with how much of a wuss I was with my own passing. I think I was just so mentally and physically exhausted from riding hard all day Friday that by Saturday afternoon I didn’t have much left. Lesson learned!
Kristy Miller is also getting her groove back – although instead of having a lascivious affair with a hottie in Jamaica, she’s been having some fun in Hawaii and it’s clearly helped her riding! Shelina Moreda worked through some struggles with lines earlier in the weekend to come up with a holeshot and strong finish in AFemme and some new low laptimes herself.
The results:
1st, Joy Higa, 01:59.878
2nd, Zoe Rem, 02:04.928
3rd, Shelina Moreda, 02:05.734
4th, Kristy Miller, 02:05.987
5th, Jennifer Lauritzen, 02:05.998
6th, Christie Cooley, 02:06.272
7th, Shandra Crawford, 02:18.513
8th, Lisa Mazurkiewicz, 02:23.040
Aside from her 56’s, Joy Higa’s new wrap on her bike was all anyone talked about this weekend though. Check out the way it reflects the sun. Simply amazing!
