PNW Riders

Bad Cat Racing · 06-18-2009, 08:57 AM

The sidecars will be out again in Portland this weekend with OMRRA at Portland International Raceway. If you want to come down and give passenger duty a try on a Formula I or Formula II sidecar at race pace, send me some mail at < moike (at) badcatracing (dot) com > or follow up here. We're short two or three able bodies and have chairs to fill.

Requirements:
~ Snell Helmet
~ 1pc or 2pc 360 zip leathers
~ Decent MC gloves
~ Decent (flexible) MC boots or Chuck Taylors
~ Back Protector
~ Good physical stamina, coordination, fitness.

Come out Saturday ass-early at 7:00 AM for practice...

http://www.portlandraceway.com/index...=20&Itemid=123

Bad Cat Racing · 06-18-2009, 09:01 AM

Here's a video of what that looks like from a passenger perspective during a couple mild warm up laps...

ashfoot · 06-18-2009, 09:01 AM

That looks bad ass and a lot of fun!

sinco54 · 06-18-2009, 09:11 AM

diiis iiss scccaaarrry..... looks hella fun, like that slipNslid my neighbor built off his roof lastweek.. It looked fun but ended up being very painful.. Tis NO BUENO!!

Shrek X · 06-18-2009, 09:17 AM

sounds like a kick....

I would but I dont have any power ranger gear, and I dont trust nobody that much after first meeting them.

recr8ton · 06-18-2009, 09:23 AM

Double post..this is in the General section too!

I was like, "where the hell did my post go in this thread?"

DGA · 06-18-2009, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by Shrek X

sounds like a kick....

I would but I dont have any power ranger gear, and I dont trust nobody that much after first meeting them.

I would love to see pictures of Jeff on one of these haning way out like a monkey. Do it Jeff!

sinco54 · 06-18-2009, 09:28 AM

Originally Posted by recr8ton

Double post..this is in the General section too!

I was like, "where the hell did my post go in this thread?"

I did the same thing!! was like WTF, i know i posted up in this shit... "user cp, my profile, statistics, find all post".. there it is, ok im not craaaaazy...

Soil · 06-18-2009, 09:34 AM

Is Saturday the only day the rides can happen? Wife is working Saturday but would like to go for a spin!

How much does it run to get a few laps in as a passenger?

Bad Cat Racing · 06-18-2009, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by recr8ton

Double post..this is in the General section too!

I was like, "where the hell did my post go in this thread?"

Sorry about that... it's my first time here, and I wasn't exactly sure where to throw the post to hit my target audience.

I used the buckshot approach.

Feel free to merge the threads.

Shrek X · 06-18-2009, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by DGA

I would love to see pictures of Jeff on one of these haning way out like a monkey. Do it Jeff!

If I knew the driver (and could find a power ranger suit to fit a 50" chest) I would ... it really does sound cool.

Bad Cat Racing · 06-18-2009, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by Soil

Is Saturday the only day the rides can happen? Wife is working Saturday but would like to go for a spin!

How much does it run to get a few laps in as a passenger?

I believe we'll do a 'fan experience' thing during lunch which is way-dialed-back pace around the track for two laps for 20 bucks a head. Which we donate to the cornerworkers.

What we're looking for with this post is someone who wants to volunteer for Saturday and Sunday to try out for the hot seat, and if they qualify get trained by professional passengers, run real practice sessions, and a real race on Sunday at race pace.

Not just circulate around the track for the 'fan experience'

We're talking turn the knobs up to 11, possibly go home with a trophy for your trouble.

-Mike-

galenernest · 06-18-2009, 10:50 AM

Ohh man I'd love to do this; I have everything except a back protector!

DGA · 06-18-2009, 10:50 AM

I am 6' and 200-210 lbs. Sure you want to pull that around?

Oh, I have everything except a back protector at the moment...

Bad Cat Racing · 06-18-2009, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by DGA

I am 6' and 200-210 lbs. Sure you want to pull that around?

Oh, I have everything except a back protector at the moment...

I should make it clear... -I- have a regular passenger. I'm set.

There are other drivers that need passengers.

And I passengered for three seasons successfully. and I'm 6' 200.

DGA · 06-18-2009, 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by Bad Cat Racing

I should make it clear... -I- have a regular passenger. I'm set.

There are other drivers that need passengers.

And I passengered for three seasons successfully. and I'm 6' 200.

Who do I talk to when I show up?

What are my chance of getting f'ed up? Only reason I ask is because I have couple of mayor trips coming up, that I need to be able bodied for.

Bad Cat Racing · 06-18-2009, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by DGA

Who do I talk to when I show up?

What are my chance of getting f'ed up? Only reason I ask is because I have couple of mayor trips coming up, that I need to be able bodied for.

Damn good if something goes wrong.

You're crawling around on the outside of a moving vehicle that's doing triple digit speeds. Just think about that one for a moment.

It pulls two lateral G's, and over two G's under braking, and on average they're putting out near 200 horsepower from modified liter class engines to a 10 inch wide Yokohama slick running 11 pounds of pressure.

It preforms and accelerates unlike anything you've ever been in or on in your life. It will redefine what 'speed' is in your brain.

You're attached to it at any given time by two hands and a foot. If something goes wrong and you go flying and find the cushy softness of a tire wall or K-Rail as your final resting place... just like with all forms of motorcycle racing, you may get seriously injured.

Or you may not. If I had these powers of divine prediction I'd conjure up some winning powerball numbers and buy myself a nice tropical island.

-Mike-

Bad Cat Racing · 06-18-2009, 11:09 AM

Here, this'l help... It's race pace, and what can go wrong now and then.

DGA · 06-18-2009, 11:19 AM

Originally Posted by Bad Cat Racing

Damn good if something goes wrong.

You're crawling around on the outside of a moving vehicle that's doing triple digit speeds. Just think about that one for a moment.

It pulls two lateral G's, and over two G's under braking, and on average they're putting out near 200 horsepower from modified liter class engines to a 10 inch wide Yokohama slick running 11 pounds of pressure.

It preforms and accelerates unlike anything you've ever been in or on in your life. It will redefine what 'speed' is in your brain.

You're attached to it at any given time by two hands and a foot. If something goes wrong and you go flying and find the cushy softness of a tire wall or K-Rail as your final resting place... just like with all forms of motorcycle racing, you may get seriously injured.

Or you may not. If I had these powers of divine prediction I'd conjure up some winning powerball numbers and buy myself a nice tropical island.

-Mike-

That is what I was thinking.

Where do I sign up?

Oh, I wanted to do TOR for the day as well. If one of you guys allowes me to ride with you, is there a problem with me riding my bike for TOR at lunch?

Bad Cat Racing · 06-18-2009, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by DGA

That is what I was thinking.

Where do I sign up?

Oh, I wanted to do TOR for the day as well. If one of you guys allowes me to ride with you, is there a problem with me riding my bike for TOR at lunch?

There is if you crash during TOR and we have to train someone else up during the second 1/2 of the day for Sunday.

Show up Saturday AM, find the sidecars. I think the track goes hot at 9. I'd be there at 8.

-Mike-

DGA · 06-18-2009, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by Bad Cat Racing

There is if you crash during TOR and we have to train someone else up during the second 1/2 of the day for Sunday.

Show up Saturday AM, find the sidecars. I think the track goes hot at 9. I'd be there at 8.

-Mike-

All right, I will just show up on Sat. morning and look for the side cars and your outfit and maybe you can point me on to things from there.

I don't have a back protector though, have one I can use?

Bad Cat Racing · 06-18-2009, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by DGA

All right, I will just show up on Sat. morning and look for the side cars and your outfit and maybe you can point me on to things from there.

I don't have a back protector though, have one I can use?

No, generally I don't keep a spare. And I can't think of anybody from down here in CA that keeps a spare handy. You will have to source one from your local resources, they are mandatory.

-Mike-

DGA · 06-18-2009, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by Bad Cat Racing

No, generally I don't keep a spare. And I can't think of anybody from down here in CA that keeps a spare handy. You will have to source one from your local resources, they are mandatory.

-Mike-

Do regulations permit one of these, since my suit has a pocket for it?

mfrankpdx · 06-18-2009, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by Bad Cat Racing

Here, this'l help... It's race pace, and what can go wrong now and then.

Wow!

sinco54 · 06-18-2009, 12:00 PM

Is it normal to get an erection after watching that video?

Bad Cat Racing · 06-18-2009, 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by DGA

Do regulations permit one of these, since my suit has a pocket for it?

Yep, that's a back protector.

DGA · 06-18-2009, 12:27 PM

It sure is.

See you on Sat.

-Drazen

DGA · 06-19-2009, 08:54 PM

Bad Cat, are you guys out there tomorrow even if its raining?

ddonacazx12 · 06-20-2009, 02:00 AM

Originally Posted by galenernest

Ohh man I'd love to do this; I have everything except a back protector!

I'd let you use mine, but I borrowed it to Neil so he could do a track day this week.

(and my suit too... otherwise I would love to try out for a hack seat.)

lena · 06-21-2009, 09:50 AM

Hey, what happened with this? Drazen, did you do it???

olyk12 · 06-21-2009, 06:48 PM

Fun watching the sidecars today! Two questions - ok - make that three

1. Did anyone on here ride in the races?
2. Was that one of you that flipped over in turn 5?
3. Was that one of you in the rookie green shirt?

Thanks

Steve

DGA · 06-21-2009, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by lena

Hey, what happened with this? Drazen, did you do it???

No. I was exhausted and slept through two alarms Sat morning.

Got down to PIR at about 11 and watched them buzz around. I am very disappointed in myself...I really wanted to do this. Just hearing those things rip around and me not being on one, made me almost cry.

lena · 06-21-2009, 08:21 PM

That's a bummer. I was really curious about this. Something funky on track.

xqsme · 06-21-2009, 09:33 PM

They are fun to watch. DGA sorry you missed it.

The BAD CATS

lena · 06-21-2009, 11:13 PM

I just watched the videos. Somehow this seems really fascinating. Drazen, how were you gonna do it w/o practicing or knowing how to beforehand? Seems like these guys do a lot of crazy balancing and you need to know how.

Rat · 06-22-2009, 12:10 AM

Many years ago I was offered an opportunity to fill a seat as "Monkey" at Sears Point - wanted to, but had something else to do that weekend.

Coulda, shoulda, woulda...

Well, nowadays, if I didn't have 2 torn rotator cuffs, and a herniated lumbar disc, and a herniated cervical disc, and was 20-odd years younger, and 40-odd lbs lighter...

Looks hella fun - I really would love to do it if I was realistically physically able.
Dang.

I remember watching the top class GP 2-stroke sleds at the GP's in Europe in the 80's - crazy fast!
I've had a bizarre fascination and fondness for them things ever since.

DGA · 06-22-2009, 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by lena

I just watched the videos. Somehow this seems really fascinating. Drazen, how were you gonna do it w/o practicing or knowing how to beforehand? Seems like these guys do a lot of crazy balancing and you need to know how.

Training on Saturday and then racing on Sunday. It would be hard to pick up certain points without coaching; like when to lean to which side and general body positionining.

Those things sound wicked to the track.


06-18-2009, 08:57 AM	#1
Bad Cat Racing Newbie Joined: Jun 2009 From: Santa Cruz, CA I Ride: Ducati Monster Streetfighter ~ Becker Formula 1 Sidecar	Portland / Oregon PNWers? Be a Sidecar Passenger at PIR this weekend! The sidecars will be out again in Portland this weekend with OMRRA at Portland International Raceway. If you want to come down and give passenger duty a try on a Formula I or Formula II sidecar at race pace, send me some mail at < moike (at) badcatracing (dot) com > or follow up here. We're short two or three able bodies and have chairs to fill. Requirements: ~ Snell Helmet ~ 1pc or 2pc 360 zip leathers ~ Decent MC gloves ~ Decent (flexible) MC boots or Chuck Taylors ~ Back Protector ~ Good physical stamina, coordination, fitness. Come out Saturday ass-early at 7:00 AM for practice... http://www.portlandraceway.com/index...=20&Itemid=123 __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-18-2009, 09:01 AM	#2
Bad Cat Racing Newbie Joined: Jun 2009 From: Santa Cruz, CA I Ride: Ducati Monster Streetfighter ~ Becker Formula 1 Sidecar	Here's a video of what that looks like from a passenger perspective during a couple mild warm up laps... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-18-2009, 09:01 AM	#3
ashfoot Pit Crew Joined: Mar 2009 From: Lake "YES-negro", OR but my body and soul is in Arbor Pass... Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: '07 GSX-R 600	That looks bad ass and a lot of fun! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-18-2009, 09:11 AM	#4
sinco54 Pit Crew Joined: Apr 2009 From: lafayette I Ride: ZX9R, I have a small weiner.	diiis iiss scccaaarrry..... looks hella fun, like that slipNslid my neighbor built off his roof lastweek.. It looked fun but ended up being very painful.. Tis NO BUENO!! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-18-2009, 09:17 AM	#5
Shrek X Mr. 500,000 Joined: Dec 2006 From: Portland I Ride: VTX	sounds like a kick.... I would but I dont have any power ranger gear, and I dont trust nobody that much after first meeting them. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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06-18-2009, 09:23 AM	#6
recr8ton MotoGP Contender Joined: Mar 2007 From: Portland/Beaverton I Ride: 2007 Yamaha R6s	Double post..this is in the General section too! I was like, "where the hell did my post go in this thread?" __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-18-2009, 09:34 AM	#9
Soil Zone Head Joined: Mar 2008 From: Beaverton, OR - CLAY I Ride: K6 GSXR 1K	Is Saturday the only day the rides can happen? Wife is working Saturday but would like to go for a spin! How much does it run to get a few laps in as a passenger? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-18-2009, 10:50 AM	#13
galenernest Superbiker Joined: Jun 2008 From: Vancouver, WA I Ride: year 'round	Ohh man I'd love to do this; I have everything except a back protector! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-18-2009, 10:50 AM	#14
DGA Superbiker Joined: Jun 2007 From: Portland, Oregon I Ride: naked	I am 6' and 200-210 lbs. Sure you want to pull that around? Oh, I have everything except a back protector at the moment... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-18-2009, 11:09 AM	#18
Bad Cat Racing Newbie Joined: Jun 2009 From: Santa Cruz, CA I Ride: Ducati Monster Streetfighter ~ Becker Formula 1 Sidecar	Here, this'l help... It's race pace, and what can go wrong now and then. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-18-2009, 12:00 PM	#25
sinco54 Pit Crew Joined: Apr 2009 From: lafayette I Ride: ZX9R, I have a small weiner.	Is it normal to get an erection after watching that video? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-18-2009, 12:27 PM	#27
DGA Superbiker Joined: Jun 2007 From: Portland, Oregon I Ride: naked	It sure is. See you on Sat. -Drazen __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-19-2009, 08:54 PM	#28
DGA Superbiker Joined: Jun 2007 From: Portland, Oregon I Ride: naked	Bad Cat, are you guys out there tomorrow even if its raining? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-21-2009, 09:50 AM	#30
lena Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 From: Portland, OR I Ride: Monster 750	Hey, what happened with this? Drazen, did you do it??? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-21-2009, 06:48 PM	#31
olyk12 Training Wheels Joined: Jan 2009 From: Olympia, WA I Ride: FJR1300AE, BMW, DL650K4	Fun watching the sidecars today! Two questions - ok - make that three 1. Did anyone on here ride in the races? 2. Was that one of you that flipped over in turn 5? 3. Was that one of you in the rookie green shirt? Thanks Steve __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-21-2009, 08:21 PM	#33
lena Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 From: Portland, OR I Ride: Monster 750	That's a bummer. I was really curious about this. Something funky on track. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-21-2009, 09:33 PM	#34
xqsme WMRRA Qualifier Joined: May 2007 From: NE Portland, OR (gresham/troutdale) I Ride: Triumph Daytona 675, 08 BMW g650 xmoto	They are fun to watch. DGA sorry you missed it. The BAD CATS __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-21-2009, 11:13 PM	#35
lena Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 From: Portland, OR I Ride: Monster 750	I just watched the videos. Somehow this seems really fascinating. Drazen, how were you gonna do it w/o practicing or knowing how to beforehand? Seems like these guys do a lot of crazy balancing and you need to know how. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-22-2009, 12:10 AM	#36
Rat Pit Crew Joined: Oct 2007 From: Beaver-opolis, OR (originally Boston) I Ride: because I can't not ride.	Many years ago I was offered an opportunity to fill a seat as "Monkey" at Sears Point - wanted to, but had something else to do that weekend. Coulda, shoulda, woulda... Well, nowadays, if I didn't have 2 torn rotator cuffs, and a herniated lumbar disc, and a herniated cervical disc, and was 20-odd years younger, and 40-odd lbs lighter... Looks hella fun - I really would love to do it if I was realistically physically able. Dang. I remember watching the top class GP 2-stroke sleds at the GP's in Europe in the 80's - crazy fast! I've had a bizarre fascination and fondness for them things ever since. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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