Time to hang up boots...

[GIXser]

Well... its time to hang up me boots.. i have not enjoyed jumping on a bike for the last 8- 10 months or so.. i thought it was a phase.. but its not changing in the near future i reckon..
thanks to all that stood behind team LG.. ofcourse i will continue to support sloan in his racing endevours. and hopefully he will continue flying team LG's flag.

on the flip side... if someone wants to get into some competitive racing here's your chance...
im gonna sell everything i have related to bikes..

Bugdens bike" 203 HP at the rear wheel k8 gsxr
paddock stands
All road fairing brand new
additional 2 front rims and 3 rears.,
a set of tire warmers
brand new set of wets Dunlops
3 sets of used Dunlops (20 laps)
and lots of additional spares...

won't sell anything seperate.........yet

alll of the above for $22 K

Cheers team.

[YellowDog]

You're just hanging up your racing boots.

Right?

[sinfull]

Ya know damn well ya gonna regret it !
Lots of coin to have tied up i know, but perhaps a step in another direction within the sport ? You went from track day to the most competitive class there is !! Can see why your not having fun, would go as far as saying us tail end charlies holding everyone up in F2 would get more enjoyment out of what we are doing mate !!!
You've done far too much to promote racing, for anyone to just say ok see ya !!!
Take my trumpy out in F1 on the 26th 27th and do it for the hell of it, knowing its stock and the set up is alllll wrong hahaha and there aint no points to be had !!!
If my posties bike was ready i'd say try that (even more fun)

[Tony.OK]

Noooo!!!!!

Gutted mate.........really am, now who will I play with?

Anyone want to buy my bike so I can buy Ed's?

[Pussy]

Don't be a poofta, Ed! You're just having a bad hair day.
You've put a lot of effort and commitment into your racing.... too much to chuck it.
It will look better in a week's time

[chanceyy]

now that sounds like a darn good offer from sinny Ed.

Guess it really depends on your reasons for giving up, but Sinfull could be hitting the nail on the head?

anyhow for what ever your reasons, we hope to still see ya at the track, its not the same without ya smiling face there. Take care

[Biggles08]

.......mmmmmmmmmmmmm.......

[Marknz]

go on biggles, you know you want to...

[Tony.OK]

Or.........................Ed could have a lovely chat with LG about buying him out then they give Tony a call to come ride it for them yes it was a joke
Ed, hope this doesn't mean ya won't be back at the track even if for a catch up, won't be the same without ya there buddy

[James Deuce]

Good on you chap, takes balls to say that out loud.

[Kiwi Graham:Me]

Well... its time to hang up me boots.. i have not enjoyed jumping on a bike for the last 8- 10 months or so.. i thought it was a phase.. but its not changing in the near future i reckon..
thanks to all that stood behind team LG.. ofcourse i will continue to support sloan in his racing endevours. and hopefully he will continue flying team LG's flag.

on the flip side... if someone wants to get into some competitive racing here's your chance...
im gonna sell everything i have related to bikes..

Bugdens bike" 203 HP at the rear wheel k8 gsxr
paddock stands
All road fairing brand new
additional 2 front rims and 3 rears.,
a set of tire warmers
brand new set of wets Dunlops
3 sets of used Dunlops (20 laps)
and lots of additional spares...

won't sell anything seperate.........yet

alll of the above for $22 K

Cheers team.

I didn't intimidate ya yesterday mate, did I?

Bit of a bugger eh, What are you going to do with all that free time, not to mention money!

[Biggles08]

I didn't intimidate ya yesterday mate, did I?

Bit of a bugger eh, What are you going to do with all that free time, not to mention money!

Yeah I think I might sell my bike and all my gear too cause you intimidated me too Graham...its all your fault.

[Biggles08]

go on biggles, you know you want to...

nope! I can't handle a 600 let alone a 1000cc....Go ahead bro...its all yours

[Peter Smith]

Well... its time to hang up me boots.. i have not enjoyed jumping on a bike for the last 8- 10 months or so.. i thought it was a phase.. but its not changing in the near future i reckon..

I've seen a few racers in this position, I have been there myself.
Racing starts as fun, then it gets competitive, then it gets expensive, then the presure is on to perform well while everyone wants to beat ya.
The expense keep increasing, end result is too much presure and racing is not fun anymore.
I gave up racing for 15 years and have just got back into Posties and am determined to keep it as "just fun" and avoid the old traps as above.
Hopefully some time off will see ya right and then come back for the fun of the sport we all love.
All the best for the future and good luck with the sale.

[KS34]

I had a funny feeling you were going to do this. Good on you for seeing the signs pointless doing something if you are not 100% into it. But PLEASE stay involved in the sport, It's not mine to say but thank you for what you have done for the sport in such a short time, ie bringing LG to motorcycle racing and the stuff you have done for the winter series and of course your help with me trying to find sponsorship. See you at the track I hope!