redkow97

That may indeed be true - but it's also pretty common for HIV positive individuals to take steroids to help combat the virus. That would disqualify them right away. I'd actually like to find out if people with AIDS are explicitly banned.

it doesn't negatively impact me, because, unless i'm mistaken, i AM invited. 'gay games' is just a silly name. It's not like they can 'test' all the athletes to make sure they're gay. I'm betting I can register and compete if i want to. which sums up my point nicely: the 'gay games' serve no purpose.

I just find it irritating when a group of people demands 'equality' and really wants preferential treatment - that's regardless of who comprises the group. that said, I'm not about to assume there aren't gay people who think the 'gay games' aren't ridiculous and unnecessary as well.

i vote pacman funnier than pit bike.

I actually found out Cleveland was bidding for the games a few months ago from a friend of mine. my first question was "WTF are 'gay games?' I don't want to put that in google..." my second thought was, "i wasn't aware we excluded gay people from competing in the olympics, or any other sporting event for that matter." the only compelling answer I've gotten as to the reason or need for 'gay games' is that it legitimizes the competition atmosphere for transgender/transexual people who are otherwise excluded from competition by the governing bodies of other major sporting events. so the 'gay games' will allow a person born as a man to compete in a female division, so long as he's post-operative. or something. maybe there's an entire 'transgender' division. I'm not 100% sure, and like i said, none of the gay people I know seem to be able to give me a complete answer.

i would be SHOCKED if it's not still there, but I don't let it bother me. Seriously, just stay WOT (or at least neutral throttle) over the dip, and you'll be fine. have faith, and you shall be rewarded . whatever you do, don't roll off or brake. I assume camping is allowed Friday night, and I will likely roll up before dark if possible. Green ford ranger, orange/brown CBR 600, and likely my little grey/green tent. - Chris p.s. PM me if anyone wants to pit together. I have an EZ-up and a i'll bring a few chairs. hopefully sun/heat is a problem we'll have

i'm thinking of going as Plaxico buress. jersey, sweatpants, blood stain. done. (and comfortable)

someone else made that same point to me once, and it turns out that the NAACP was started (and named) by a white guy... But even so, I think the term 'colored' has taken on a different meaning than when the NAACP was formed. for whatever reason, it's much more of an insult now than it once was. When I got my bike, my grandma told me how she once rode on the back of a harley "with a big negro man." I don't think she would have been on the bike in the first place if she was racist - "negro" was just the acceptable term when she formed the habit of speech.

I heart Morgan Freeman. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeixtYS-P3s REP FOR MORGAN FREEMAN.

i think "African-American" is the one of the dumbest terms we've ever allowed into our vernacular. Unless you have dual citizenship, you're just an American of African descent. what's wrong with an accurate physical descriptor? I'm not allowed to get all uppity if someone calls me pale.

definitely no gravel or potholes (i'm told there were in the 90's) - but the track looks like a quilt. Many different paving materials from section to section, and some of it's cracking, but you can absolutely find a safe and fast race line. there are a couple of places where run-off area isn't the best, but every track has its issues. there's no "good" place to crash, only bad places, and worse places. If you soften up the suspension a bit, I actually find that the track smooths out as you speed up; especially through the kink on the back straight. my bike was all over the place through the 'dip' in the kink - then i grew some balls and learned to hold the throttle open. The bike is much happier, and more settled when you're on the gas (versus rolling off, and putting MORE weight onto the front wheel, and actually ASKING the rear to get light, when it's already dealing with the rebound from the dip)

are there pictures of barry smoking? seems like that's his wheel chair (metaphorically speaking)

^ that's crazy - some are hispanic too.

black people and white people will always have at least one thing in common: some of us are assholes. I have been accused of being racist multiple times; usually because i think stereotypes are hilarious. I like to think the absurdity of my comments easily indicate that I'm not serious, but some people are inevitably offended. Oh well. the bottom line is, if something is funny, I usually don't hold back saying it. if it's just mean, then I do. if it's both... then I get called a racist

size 44 fieldsheer leathers, never been crashed (used, but in great shape). $122 shipped. i ruined their 'never been crashed' status, but only on grass.

doesn't it make you curious about who the guy is? i mean, if he's bagging mother/daughter couples between the ages of 17 and 34, he's gotta be a piece of work!

the R's headlights make it look like 'the iron giant' (voiced by vin diesel, if anyone else thinks that's hilarious)

what about if they move up to an RR? :-p I'm late to the party, but the more time I spend on this board, the more I like it.

You'll have to read their rule book for specifics, and email Todd (into on their site) if you have questions. in my limited dealings with fasttrax, he's always been a really nice guy. Last time i rode with them, the only requirements for trackdays were taping lights and mirrors, and they didn't want you running coolant. Water, or water and water wetter were okay. the other riders would appreciate a wired oil plug and filter, but i don't believe it's required. I just checked mine before and after every session to be sure they were still snug on my old bike.

the kid's got talent for sure, but there are just a ton of things that can and WILL change. I went to high school with a guy named Josh McAdams who was state champion in several track events, wrestling, and cross country. as a high school sophomore, he ran a 4:07 mile. At the 2008 Summer Games, Josh was on the US Olympic team for the steeple-chase. Not only did he fail to make it out of the heat round against world-class competition, but I don't believe he ever bested that 4:07 mile he ran as a sophomore in high school. Josh was his fastest as a 145 lbs 16-yr old, and basically grew up and put on too much muscle to run any quicker. Peter Lenz is killing it as an 80 lbs kid. It's not simply a given that he'll maintain such a favorable power to weight ratio, or that his skills on a small bike will translate as well to a bigger bike some day. I fully support his efforts, and I really hope he makes it, but he's up against European riders who have infinitely more fast competition. He's a big fish in a small pond in the US. That's not his fault, but it IS a handicap.

Southeast of Cleveland. Garrettsville, OH. sounds lke you're thinking of BeaveRun. Nelson is a fantastic layout, with a well-worn riding surface. It's not nearly as bad as it looks. There are PLENTY of people who go ridiculously fast on the 'crappy' surface.

I have missed no less than 3 weekends at Nelson Ledges this summer... 95% sure I'll be riding on 10/10 http://ridefasttrax.com/funday.htm (the dates in the text are wrong) for $80, I am totally in. who's coming with me?

looks like a nice place not sure where zillow gets their estimated monthly payments though. $697/month? maybe if the buyer puts 20% down...

agreed. you're being penalized for trying to follow the rules, rather than rewarded for your efforts. <insert your own politic reference here >

Originally Posted by redkow97 sweet. i'm going to start describing myself as "ASM" for "anal sex machine." it was bound to happen.