What should partners do after a race?

[Devil]

What's one thing you just wish you had at the track but keep forgetting to pack?

Balls.

[FROSTY:Me]

Ok this is ME Im talking about and everybody is different.
1)Help get the bike on the stand. Even if you are olny able to hold the bars whilst I put it on the stand. Such a small thing it seems but apsolutely HUGE after a hard race.Same with refitting and powering up the tyre warmers.
2)Make sure fluids are available at hand right away--and a towel --dont push the issue right away cos I'm not thinking about me Im thinking about the race and bike setup. BUT -after a few minutes DO push the issue
Yea Im a big boy and all that stuff but my mind is elsewhere I DO need to hydrate.
3)Food. again dont push it but make sure theres good food available--Bannanas,peaches,heath food bars sammys etc.
4) checking the race results /lap times is good information.
5) make sure the log book is updated for that race.

From here on it depends on how confident YOU are. for example I have a calculated fuel load for each race. Measure out the fuel load into the measuring jug ready to put in the bike. fuel the bike up ,chain tension, Clean/polish the bike. etc.
One really important thing is to know when to just leave me alone. The very LAST thing I need on race day is a needy partner raising the tension level in the pits because I forgot to give her a kiss before going out for a race etc. If I need to talk I'll talk etc

[sidecar bob]

Give him a blow job.

[Number One]

So is that what Kendog is doing for you at the next round?

Hmmm - I think that all sounds great I look forward to it at my next race...I'll scratch your ermm back if you scratch mine honey

[Number One]

owwww, sounds good brother..... and remember, no helpy, no sucky!!

Just kidding #1, you can do the sucking, ... I'll just watch and cheer!

ooo my gawsh! I shoulda read on before replying to this....

hmmm - oh what the hell - blow jobs all round!

As for cheering....how do you know I'm really good at it?! hahahahaaa - I am just so naughty!

[MadDuck]

BUT -after a few minutes DO push the issue

hmmm...more like wait one hour before talking and ask for permission to speak

[FROSTY:Me]

hmmm...more like wait one hour before talking and ask for permission to speak

Ohh shush you --ya still made sure I had water on hand etc etc

[007XX]

I've been pitbitch for my lover a couple of times, both for trackdays, and dirtbike events.

At the dirtbike race, it was stinking hot, and we were lucky enough to have our motorhome there, so I chilled a damp towel and put it on his neck everytime he stopped...He swore it made a big difference as he was not over heating like his competitors.

But otherwise, water available on queue. Make sure to have a light first aid with proper blister plasters (these can be a distraction), definitely eye drops.

Keep his /her visor clean...

And of course, be on the sideline, cheering at every turn like he/ she is the most impressive darn rider that ever graced this earth

Oh and yes, hubby was my pit gorgeous supportive attendant too, and did a fine job of it

*PS: I'd keep the blowjob as a celebratory after race treat...they get and we don't want that on the track, now do we?

[Reckless]

They are all great practical suggestions but often a pit bitch especially one close to the driver cops a bit of emotional flack as well.

So here's a couple of suggestions.

If he's had a bad one, made a screw up, stuffed his championship hopes or been beaten by a guy he always beats. Leave him "the hell alone for a while to vent and walk it off" Saying its OK when he knows it isnt by his own standards, makes it worse. He'll be fine by the next race!

If he's pulled off a brilliant pass, beaten some guys who normally he can't or won the race. Jump and scream, dance with him, tell him how good he is, then whisper, him winning makes you hot!!

Scenario 1 "bad day out" Live to fight another day?
Scenario 2 "Best day a bloke can have!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" By far!!

[Joni]

OK, my question to you Planna would be... do you see yourself as a "pitch bitch" or as his partner supporting him? There is a different level of support there.

My call, on my partner and Dave (who I support equally).... if they need a pit bitch they need to find one... Im there to support and help them where I can, but the mechanics of them racing is not my baby. I will go and fetch a license at the end of the day because it helps out... but if they need someone to do everything so that all they need to worry about is racing, then find people, like Steve Bron has (in the sidecar world).

[sidecar bob]

As far as my partner goes, (And my partner just happens to be Planna) Immediately after a race i really dont want anyone in my face, or asking heaps of questions, i really only want a pair of side cutters to cut the zip tie holding my leathers up & them pulled off the shoulder, i want my chair free of any stray bodies, a bottle of powerade (red) & sit & chat with Andy pretty much alone for five minutes.
That is the most paticular i am about my time & space for the entire race weekend.
Before the race i couldnt give a shit who does what, so long as all my gear is organised in a certian way around my chair which i prefer to do myself anyway. (AND YES!!! ITS MY FUCKIN CHAIR ALL WEEKEND) im very fussy about where my chair is (next to Andy is best) & that nobody is in it when i want it, its my only personal space in the entire pits, so respect that.
15 minutes after the race im usually back on an even keel & its all back to normal.
As Joni said earlier, if it turns to shit, its best to back off a bit & give some space, but just hang around & dont dissapear, you may be called upon at any moment.
Oh, & all that other stuff is great too, wether its race weekend or not its nice to be spoilt.

[BIHB@0610]

Give him a blow job.

I did. Scrivy tried to take a photo ........

[Joni]

There is your answer Planna.... as I said its depends on what your partner needs... and now you know.

[BIHB@0610]

[QUOTE=Joni;1461216]OK, my question to you Planna would be... do you see yourself as a "pitch bitch" or as his partner supporting him? There is a different level of support there.
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Thanks Joni - definitely the latter. Like you, I don't see myself doing everything save wipe their arse so all they have to concentrate on is racing - that kind of responsibility would take all the fun out of it for me! I'm there to support them - and the list of things I mentioned (ice packs, voltaren rub (thanks Joni - gonna take that next time!), sport drinks etc) is about the extent of it for me. And staying away when necessary!

I didn't really intend this thread to be exhaustively about the personal side of things though - more about the practical things - what's a pearler about a bit of kit that you can share (like the voltaren rub!!).

[Joni]

Practical... Andy prefers ice in a bag, so it moulds around his sore arm and not a freezer thingie like I use. Note sure if Bones is the same.