This year, it's gonna be all "Lou Time". :aj: Every night when I go to bed, I'm thinking about it. Visualizing every section of the track and how I'm going to attack it. Also, when I'm running in the mornings, listening to very angry, grinding music, I'm thinking about it. Thinking about every detail of riding: Body position, throttle, gearbox selection, etc. As far as I'm concerned, it's mine to lose this year...
As for Pred: "X Factor", as in, "Hasn't ridden in weeks"? As in, "Rarely rides tracks"? As in, "Not gonna get there until Thursday afternoon so no chance to practice"? As in, "Gonna be riding on an unfamiliar bike"?
I'm just going to quietly board my bike. Quietly whoop some ass. Then quietly accept my COTT trophy and free bike washings from the terrible twins here...