Racing in sunny Arizona

Brrrrr. Doesn't this look cold. This is what was on the ground as we drove south of our state, heading towards Sunny Arizona. Someone wanted to go & race 250 miles in the open sunny desert. I just wanted to get out of the haze & 30 degree weather. What can I say?

Ok, it was a little over-cast/cloudy when we arrived, but we didn't have to wear our parka's outside. It was nice t-shirt and/or lite weight hoodie weather.

First job of the day, getting signed up. You have to sign so many forms & read page after page before the fun begins.

Then u have to go & get your bike all checked out & make sure it's not some piece of junk u just put together at the last minute.

After all that, it's a quick bite to eat, then a "Riders Meeting" where u go & listen to all the rules & outline of the coarse. After that, it's off to bed as your wake up call is 4:30am! Then off to the starting line, as when that sun comes up, the first motorcycle takes off. Then u just wait your turn.

The adrenalin is now a pump'n. You're waiting on that starting line for a green light to give u the "Go". And then it's 250 miles of open desert that you begin your journey on. Gas wide open & nothing but you & the wind.

(Oops double post & I can't delete the 2nd photo)

What can we say? It was a lot of fun & a lot of haul'n butt. And after almost 200 miles, the engine blows & your day is done. No checkered flag & no speech at the end of your ride. Just war stories.

A big Thank You to those that came & help with gas & water. It was a fun day even though it could of been better. And at the end you get to pose with one of your biggest fans, who can't wait to turn 15 so he can race with his cousin.