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Track was great today, cars didn't muck it all up. Cant wait to see ya'll Monday! I rode Mike's S1000RR on MR12 for a few laps. Have mercy, that thing is fast, amazing brakes, incredible bike. If I got a full session in and I think I could put in one hell of a best lap.

I just signed up for I group on Monday and got pull thru garage 19. If you are having trouble getting through on the phone just hit 0 instead of 3. They did say garage 20 is also available if we have too many people to fit in one garage. So far it's me, Mike Dempsey, Jacob, Andy, Jacob's dad, Todd, and I'm not sure who else.

The .30-06 is still full velocity, I was averaging 2600fps for the AP rounds and the standard ball ammo was right around 2800fps which matches the army manuals within about 50fps. Never ran the .303 Brit across the chronograph but it was normal for felt recoil. I know the US military hasn't fielded a firearm chambered in .30-06 since the Korean war so I doubt they have a reason to keep huge stockpiles of 60-70 year old ammo. No clue when the British shelved the .303 cartridge but I am sure it was around the time that 7.62Nato took over. As for defending myself with a 100 year old bolt action British rifle, that would be a poor choice regardless of it being old/new/reloaded ammo. The Garand in .30-06 is not an ideal choice but it is way better than a bolt gun. BTW my house gun is a 12gauge pump. As for ammo effectiveness on the 70 year old .30-06 armor piercing ammo. Here is the front and back side of a piece of 3/4inch thick plate steel where several of the bullets had no problem pushing out the back side.

Mac, That is a sweet ride. I've been bouncing around the idea of trading in the CBR for a hyper naked, but not sure I can pull the trigger...unless it was an Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory. However, Aprilia's are too rich for my blood. Unfortunately, I threw my back out yesterday and have been bedridden all day today. So, it doesn't look like I I'll be riding this weekend after all. This old body is having the last laugh and reminding me on a regular basis that I will pay for putting it through the military paces of 11B, paratrooper, air assault, etc. Very frustrating, because I was so looking forward all week to riding this holiday weekend. Unless I have a miraculous healing I will be remaining horizontal. If my condition improves, I'll let you know.

... I really need to go shooting. Haven't gone in over a year.

Bob, Weather looks good as of now 30% chance of boomers after 14:00. I can meet you in Hillsboro in the morning. Options: 1. You tell me what time your ride starts and from where and I will be there 2. I ride early and have breakfast at Big Momma's cafe, (4.7 stars) located on main street around 08:30. Ride at 09:00-0930 3. Eat at home and arrive at the Marathon on main street at 09:00-09:30 or 10:00 hrs. Ready to ride. I am flexible on all matters. Mac Look for a old fat guy on a Green Z1K

I've heard not to bother with ammo that comes from countries where you'd be afraid to drink the water.

^^ Hates hearing counter points...so get sarcastic as a defense mechanism.

Over due update. The Dragon ride was amazing! Good times, made some new friends and just rode all day. Doing it again next year on a new CBR1000RR (hopefully). Thanks

I do not have a gear indicator for that bike.