Ducati Pete
Member
Just completing my first weekend at Da Beave, I felt a little advice should be shared with perspective newbies. So, I put together a short list of Do Nots from my limited experience this weekend. These are coming to you in no order of importance or structure. As I can think of them, I write them.
DO NOT … DO NOT…DO NOT believe what the weatherman tells you and pack up and leave as he’s full of shit because the weather was AWESOME!!!!!!
DO NOT underestimate the ability of CR Chris to explain in great detail how to take the Carrousel or any other turn.
DO NOT underestimate the crash-ability of four young guys who pit across from you. Two out of four was pretty impressive!
DO NOT pass your friend Andy on the inside of the high speed kink and think CR Jeff WILL NOT come down on you like a ton of bricks.
When in the company of Todd Gerbsch (Director), DO NOT make the statement that dirt bikes are for pussies.
DO NOT miss the opportunity to meet one of the nicest people ever, Barb Rosencrans.
DO NOT miss out on a Rosencrans pasty, even if you have to steal it from a CR…….. no further comment.
DO NOT underestimate the ability of a 50+ year old A rider as he may be your next CR at Da Beave. Congrats Rich!! Plus he makes those killer pastries.
DO NOT overestimate your ability to pass Blake on his Kawwy Z1000 on the front straight unless you are prepared to almost bite it big time then take a field trip in the process. Blake, I want that video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DO NOT underestimate the ability of your GoPro to go south and miss your most epic near crash ever.
DO NOT underestimate the ability of track riding to introduce you to your neighbor (like down the road from your house kinda neighbor).............. good to meet you Chris.
DO NOT miss the opportunity to marry a woman who will pit for you, bring you a chair at the morning meeting and give you a kiss before each session………….. all while being 8 months pregnant. Kudos to you AVIS.
DO NOT believe what EVERYONE says about Adam from Brooklyn ………… he Is NOT gay.
DO NOT miss the opportunity to enjoy CR Chris’s wife Beth’s grilled tuna steaks (or anything else she makes), even if you have to casually stroll through the party and snatch up a piece.
DO NOT underestimate the ability of a small dog to take a HUGE crap at your campfire.
DO NOT underestimate Hondagal’s ability to consume massive amounts of sugar and alcohol and still smoke the track the next morning.
DO NOT argue with Emerson during tech inspection at Summit because he might just drive 7 hours and show up at Da Beave to tech you again.
DO NOT miss the opportunity to break out your wood at Tam’s request.
DO NOT underestimate A rider Chris’ ability to slip a new set of tires onto his wife’s credit card.
DO NOT underestimate the speed of a ground hog as it sprints across the tarmac of the Carrousel.
DO NOT underestimate the ability of a B rider on an orange Kawwy to MANEUVER out of the way of said ground hog while leaned over 45 degrees. I have no idea who you are but your new nickname is Woodchuck.
DO NOT underestimate an old, aging, I group, Italian man from Brooklyn as he got a bump to A this weekend. Congrats Dan!
DO NOT underestimate the ability of racing fuel to eat through a plastic cup as you’re about to pour it on a campfire.
DO NOT underestimate the riding ability of a shaggy red-headed guy who changes our tires.
DO NOT underestimate B rider Tom on the KTM as he’ll blow your doors off in the front straight….. twice in one session.
DO NOT underestimate the ability of your thighs to burn with the intensity of the sun.
Upon returning home, DO NOT leave your toothbrush downstairs as your paralyzed thighs will not allow you to climb the stairs after retrieving it and.............. you'll have to sleep on the kitchen floor.
DO NOT schedule your friends to put a new roof on your house the day after riding a full weekend and then rub in the fact you had a fucking awesome time while they worked on Honey-Do lists and then think they will sympathize with your burning-like-the-sun thighs and help you carry 36 bundles of shingles up a 28 foot ladder to the roof of your two story home.
DO NOT think you can speak with Sharad on any subject and then think you’re more interesting than he. That’s a compliment Sharad!!!!
DO NOT miss the opportunity to speak with Andy’s dad Bill about all his wild and crazy motor head days.
DO NOT throw the Va Fungul hand sign at the Track Marshall and expect to ride the next session. Nobody actually did this….. I just wanted to include the track workers as they did an awesome job for all of us.
DO NOT overestimate your ability to hang with CR Chris on T5 unless you wish to learn what a front end push is all about.
DO NOT underestimate the ability of CR Jeff to make you look like a chump between T4 and T5………….. and the front straight...........and the back straight.............. and T1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
DO NOT underestimate the fear of God when the first R1 with an open Akrapovic running at 15 grand blows by you in the back straight!
Lastly and most importantly…………….. DO NOT underestimate the amount of fun you will have at Da Beave. Thanks to one and all for your hospitality, helpfulness and…………………. patience. It was great meeting each of you!
Pete
AKA: Ducati Pete Who Rides the Suzuki.................
DO NOT … DO NOT…DO NOT believe what the weatherman tells you and pack up and leave as he’s full of shit because the weather was AWESOME!!!!!!
DO NOT underestimate the ability of CR Chris to explain in great detail how to take the Carrousel or any other turn.
DO NOT underestimate the crash-ability of four young guys who pit across from you. Two out of four was pretty impressive!
DO NOT pass your friend Andy on the inside of the high speed kink and think CR Jeff WILL NOT come down on you like a ton of bricks.
When in the company of Todd Gerbsch (Director), DO NOT make the statement that dirt bikes are for pussies.
DO NOT miss the opportunity to meet one of the nicest people ever, Barb Rosencrans.
DO NOT miss out on a Rosencrans pasty, even if you have to steal it from a CR…….. no further comment.
DO NOT underestimate the ability of a 50+ year old A rider as he may be your next CR at Da Beave. Congrats Rich!! Plus he makes those killer pastries.
DO NOT overestimate your ability to pass Blake on his Kawwy Z1000 on the front straight unless you are prepared to almost bite it big time then take a field trip in the process. Blake, I want that video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DO NOT underestimate the ability of your GoPro to go south and miss your most epic near crash ever.
DO NOT underestimate the ability of track riding to introduce you to your neighbor (like down the road from your house kinda neighbor).............. good to meet you Chris.
DO NOT miss the opportunity to marry a woman who will pit for you, bring you a chair at the morning meeting and give you a kiss before each session………….. all while being 8 months pregnant. Kudos to you AVIS.
DO NOT believe what EVERYONE says about Adam from Brooklyn ………… he Is NOT gay.
DO NOT miss the opportunity to enjoy CR Chris’s wife Beth’s grilled tuna steaks (or anything else she makes), even if you have to casually stroll through the party and snatch up a piece.
DO NOT underestimate the ability of a small dog to take a HUGE crap at your campfire.
DO NOT underestimate Hondagal’s ability to consume massive amounts of sugar and alcohol and still smoke the track the next morning.
DO NOT argue with Emerson during tech inspection at Summit because he might just drive 7 hours and show up at Da Beave to tech you again.
DO NOT miss the opportunity to break out your wood at Tam’s request.
DO NOT underestimate A rider Chris’ ability to slip a new set of tires onto his wife’s credit card.
DO NOT underestimate the speed of a ground hog as it sprints across the tarmac of the Carrousel.
DO NOT underestimate the ability of a B rider on an orange Kawwy to MANEUVER out of the way of said ground hog while leaned over 45 degrees. I have no idea who you are but your new nickname is Woodchuck.
DO NOT underestimate an old, aging, I group, Italian man from Brooklyn as he got a bump to A this weekend. Congrats Dan!
DO NOT underestimate the ability of racing fuel to eat through a plastic cup as you’re about to pour it on a campfire.
DO NOT underestimate the riding ability of a shaggy red-headed guy who changes our tires.
DO NOT underestimate B rider Tom on the KTM as he’ll blow your doors off in the front straight….. twice in one session.
DO NOT underestimate the ability of your thighs to burn with the intensity of the sun.
Upon returning home, DO NOT leave your toothbrush downstairs as your paralyzed thighs will not allow you to climb the stairs after retrieving it and.............. you'll have to sleep on the kitchen floor.
DO NOT schedule your friends to put a new roof on your house the day after riding a full weekend and then rub in the fact you had a fucking awesome time while they worked on Honey-Do lists and then think they will sympathize with your burning-like-the-sun thighs and help you carry 36 bundles of shingles up a 28 foot ladder to the roof of your two story home.
DO NOT think you can speak with Sharad on any subject and then think you’re more interesting than he. That’s a compliment Sharad!!!!
DO NOT miss the opportunity to speak with Andy’s dad Bill about all his wild and crazy motor head days.
DO NOT throw the Va Fungul hand sign at the Track Marshall and expect to ride the next session. Nobody actually did this….. I just wanted to include the track workers as they did an awesome job for all of us.
DO NOT overestimate your ability to hang with CR Chris on T5 unless you wish to learn what a front end push is all about.
DO NOT underestimate the ability of CR Jeff to make you look like a chump between T4 and T5………….. and the front straight...........and the back straight.............. and T1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
DO NOT underestimate the fear of God when the first R1 with an open Akrapovic running at 15 grand blows by you in the back straight!
Lastly and most importantly…………….. DO NOT underestimate the amount of fun you will have at Da Beave. Thanks to one and all for your hospitality, helpfulness and…………………. patience. It was great meeting each of you!
Pete
AKA: Ducati Pete Who Rides the Suzuki.................
