xr-rider's pre 89 rd3

[xr-rider]

the day didnt start well. after my crash at round 2 it was hard to get into my gear, i really didn't want to. but once i was on the dummy grid i wanted to hurry up and get on the track.

Qualifying
pretty rubbish. i had to wear my spare helmet which kept fogging up so i made sure i did one flying lap before coming in to sort it. went back out on the last lap but didn't bother completing it. i didn't get a recorded time even though i did a flying lap so started 23rd on the grid.

sorted the helmet out for the race with a bt of tape and some anti fog stuff.

Race 1
sitting on the start with 3 of the lights on i had the revs to where i used to have them for starts then just as the 5th light came on i remembered what paul told me about launching it so i dropped the revs to where they should be. got a great start got passed a few people before turn 1. held off jono for a couple of laps before be passed me and buggered off and i tried to keep up but couldn't. finished 9th in class with a best lap of 1.32.647.

Race 2
had another great start. was on my own for most of the race and started to get used to the bike moving around again. finished 9thand had a best lap of 1.31.016 which was on the last lap. laps 2-5 were all 1.31s which suprised me big time.

Race 3
Had another great start before getting into a good battle with josh walby. every lap i tried getting him through the infield and at dunlop. i could gert close but as soon as he hit the straight i couldnt keep up with him. finished 10th 1.000 seconds behind josh and got a best lap of 1.28.464. i was happy to have gotten back down to these times. they are still 2 seconds off what i have done but that is confidence.

i was very pleased not to be lapped by glen williams in any of the races. (he must of been thanking me for push starting his bike on friday).
i managed to destroy the back tire with canvas showing in a couple of spots and the grooves on the right hand side that got recut at round 1 have now disappeared. new rubber for round 4.

Jeff Whitehead
#17 pre89 jnr

[Clivoris]

Way to go young fulla. Hurry up and get some decent tyres.

[roadracingoldfart]

I agree with Clive , get some better black round things and then you will feel a bit more secure on the bike as well.
Im glad the advise was useful to you about starting , it does work and if you practice it you will get better in time.
If i do another track day ill get you to tag along and see how we can help you out if you want.

Paul.

[Duke girl]

Glad that you were back out there Jeff on your 400. Once you get your new Rubber you will do alot better. Keep at it and enjoy the rest of your Series ok?.
and Paul your are a top guy who is always willing to help out another fellow rider. Well Done to you.

[wharfy]

Good on ya

[xr-rider]

ordered a new back tire yesterday from city honda in palmerston north. another gpra10.

[quickbuck]

ordered a new back tire yesterday from city honda in palmerston north. another gpra10.

I bet you my chocolate fish that you will wonder why you didn't get a new tyre for round 3! (money a side).
That is where your 2 seconds went.... actually MORE!!

Great you got into it again Jeff, see you in August.