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[DonB]

 I am a brand new aspiring track day junkie that has never set foot on a track before. First official days will be 4/20/19-4/21/19 at NCBike. Taylor Wells has been a major help for me in getting prepared for all of this. And thank you sooo much , Taylor , for taking your time to speak with me frequently.

 I did manage to make it out to the first PRE track day on 4/1/19 at VIR in order to get my bearings, sat in on riders meetings , watched the tech inspections , and annoyed the hell out of a few people while asking too many questions LOL. Thanks to everyone for putting up with me that day.

 See you all on the track very soon!

[dbosch11]

Welcome Don!

Keep asking the questions! I still ask questions myself.
We look forward to see you at NCBike! Let any coach or rider know if you need anything. 

[RocketDan]

Welcome Don. Look forward to seeing you in a couple weeks!


Daniel
OTP Racing #14
Yamaha R1
Wilmington, NC

[seasnake]

Look for the OTP boys.  We’ll be glad to talk to you.

[DonB]

I surely will be bugging a lot of people  . I have tons to learn and want to get fast so I can play with the big boys.


 Hopefully I can get out there and get a feel for everything quickly. The hardest part for me I think will be getting used to my new leathers I bought from Tom and Susan last week. Never have worn any before and they are all up in my junk LOL.

Short background on me...I've been riding since I was 5 (43 now) , raced a bit of MX in my preteens. Raced ABA BMX for many years and still did a little up into my 30's. Have owned sport bikes most of my adult life since I was 18 , but have never been a hardcore rider. Never done any canyon carving or knee dragging , but , I have always loved my corners but never felt safe enough to push it too hard. But now life has finally taken a turn to allow me to do something I have wanted to do for as long as I can remember

Wish me luck because I want to push myself hard , in a safe manner of course. I know I am going to have my hands full since talking a bunch of crap to Taylor Wells. But , I will say it to him again...One day you are gonna have to try to keep up with me , Taylor :p

 

[JRA]

Welcome Don. Feel free to call Taylor frequently with every question you have.

Seriously, take the approach of learning in baby steps. Lots of people enter and leave the sport quickly due to trying too hard. A big crash or injury has a way dampening your enthusiasm. Just take it slowly and steady and you'll have a great time.

[NicNac337]

Hey Don! It was nice meeting you. We all look forward to seeing you at NCBike! <Two weeks!! 

[DonB]

It seems you will all see me in Atlanta on 5/4 & 5/5 also  I will also be in Little Tally at the end of May and will have to start making my June and July plans soon

[Taylor 22]

Thanks Don....👍. I think you’ll find this is a very helpful organization... from staff to riders it’s an awesome group and I believe I can speak for everyone by saying “you’re about to have the best time ever”....!!!! Looking forward to NCBIKE!!!! 🏍🏍

[byronpete21]

Don, it was great to see you out there on Monday. I too have to say that as a new track day guy Taylor was an awesome person to talk too and share my paddock space with. His dog is pretty awesome as well, I'm pretty sure that having a paddock dog around is good for at least 5 seconds a lap off your best lap times.

Best regards,

Byron

[Natrix]

You gotta get the “Casper Says Wooo!” sticker to get that lap time advantage.

[RocketDan]

Don, it was great to meet you and great riding with you. You were looking great out there. Look forward to seeing you out on track again soon.

Cheers


Daniel
OTP Racing #14
Yamaha R1
Wilmington, NC

[Echs332000]

Nice meeting you Don,

I was parked right next to you in the white toy hauler.  Tall black guy


Those kabobs smelled amazing!!

[DonB]

 I want to give a HUGE thank you to PRE for helping me make a childhood dream come true! this was the most amazing experience I have had in my entire life! Your staff did one hell of a job on and off of the track. I had so many helpful people around me , including other riders. I don't have anything else to compare it to yet , but PRE is full of some top notch people. I hope you will all continue to welcome me for a long time to come

 The adrenaline is still pumping right now LOL. BTW those kabobs sure were tasty 


 Oh , and I once again want to apologize for my mistake in turn 1 , I still feel like an ass.....Other than that , see you all in Atlanta! 

[apexprophoto]

I want to give a HUGE thank you to PRE for helping me make a childhood dream come true! this was the most amazing experience I have had in my entire life! Your staff did one hell of a job on and off of the track. I had so many helpful people around me , including other riders. I don't have anything else to compare it to yet , but PRE is full of some top notch people. I hope you will all continue to welcome me for a long time to come

 The adrenaline is still pumping right now LOL. BTW those kabobs sure were tasty 


 Oh , and I once again want to apologize for my mistake in turn 1 , I still feel like an ass.....Other than that , see you all in Atlanta! 

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