KDX200dad&son said:
Do you have any comments on what the conditions are like? For example, is the track dusty? rocky? How big is the loop for the Mushman? Also, since I have never been to the event, is there anything I should be forwarned about?
Thanks!
....Rhon Herndon.
Rhon.
The Mushman is the last race of the weekend. The track is usually hammered by then. Last year the loop was 6 miles and they remove a little more of the course each year. (thanks to development in the area.) They water the course and dust is not too much of a problem. By the time it gets dry everyone is pretty much spread out. It has been known to rain on that weekend also. :yikes: That gets real exciting especially on the street.
Enter the Unclassified race. It's the first race in the morning and it will give you a good idea of the course and a much better first lap, since you will know where you are going.
I would suggest running a little more tire pressure than you usually would. The rocks and sharp edge holes on the mountain road are pretty bad by the end of the day. Lots of flat tires. You can usually rail the corners to avoid some of them but, most are unavoidable if your running a fast line. Plus, the line gets closer and closer to the edge towards the end of the day.
A good start is paramount to a good finish. If you can sneak your way up to the front of the starting line it will help.
When you are on the mountain road,(the one that brings you back into town), be sure to concentrate. Don't look at the lake or countryside. If you break concentration there, it's a LONG WAY DOWN. :ohmy:
Be sure to wear all your protective gear. Especially knee and elbow guards. I have crashed a few times on the street sections over the years and it hurts like hell. Even ground completly through an elbow guard once. :(
If you are running a stock mx gas tank you will have to refuel. There will be places to set your pit crew up on Main Street for refueling and tire changes. If you have them, you might want to have a extra set of wheels ready in case of a blown tire.
Saddleback park, Rawhide, Escape Country! Dang! You'r an old fart too. ;) :laugh:
So, who else in the Crew is going to ride this year? Comm'on you pansies.