Category Archives: Race Reports

Hobbies: AFM Round 2, Infineon Raceway, April 16-17

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Christie

It doesn’t make any sense at all that I race. It doesn’t make sense to me, it doesn’t make sense to my family and it doesn’t make sense to my co-workers. I didn’t grow up in a motorsports family, or … Continue reading →

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AFM Round 1 2011: Buttonwillow

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Christie

I’ll admit it…I wasn’t enthusiastic about racing this round. Motorcycle racing is dangerous, and after three full years of racing two series without serious injury, I feel like I’m up five hundred bucks at the blackjack table and should probably … Continue reading →

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WERA West Final Round @ Vegas

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Christie

This round took place in early November. It would be my first time riding my new race bike; a 2009 Yamaha YZF-R6. I planned on keeping my expectations low, and just riding the bike, figuring out what needed to change … Continue reading →

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Puppy Dogs & 58s: AFM Round 7 at Thunderhill

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Christie

What do I remember most about this season ender at Thunderhill? These two funny dogs in front of some guy’s RV. They were literally the beast with two backs, but not in the sexual sense. Really, they were one dog, … Continue reading →

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Willow “Filthy Hot Mess” Springs

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Christie

Willow Springs makes me think of the Shel Silverstien poem, Where the Sidewalk Ends. On one side, you have grippy, if just a little bit abrasive, asphalt that feel so good when you’re slathering on throttle like frosting on a … Continue reading →

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