2009 TSB Racing Info [Archive] - Tampasportbikes.com

griffinzx10

02-13-2009, 01:30 PM

As most have figured out, the TSB racing team will consisit of 1 rider.

Rider, Griffinzx10 CCS AM # 898 1st season racing (and very well could be the last also...)

Sched. Races this year...

Feb 26th Team Hammer at Daytona, no races planed currently.
April 4th - 5th Jennings GP
June 27th- 28th Homestead
Aug 22nd - 23rd Palm Beach Intl (Rescheduled due to personal schedule)
Oct 16th-18th Daytona.

Classes:
Middleweight Supersport
Middleweight Superbike
And maybe some other races as well, where i'll get spanked on horsepower, but we will see.

And a big thanks to my buddy ShortyR6 who is planning on doing some races this season with me so we can offset some costs....:occasion1

Finally I would like to thank the 2009 TSB Racing Sponsors...

voodoo

02-13-2009, 03:33 PM

2009 TSB Racing Info

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As most have figured out, the TSB racing team will consisit of 1 rider.

Rider, Griffinzx10 CCS AM # 898 1st season racing (and very well could be the last also...)

Sched. Races this year...

Feb 26th Team Hammer at Daytona, no races planed currently.
April 4th - 5th Jennings GP
June 27th- 28th Homestead
Aug 22nd - 23rd Palm Beach Intl
Oct 16th-18th Daytona.

Classes:
Middleweight Supersport
Middleweight Superbike
And maybe some other races as well, where i'll get spanked on horsepower, but we will see.

voodoo

02-13-2009, 03:33 PM

Anyone wanna go watch a race? root our guy on?

I wanna race!!!

PinkTink01

02-13-2009, 03:49 PM

I think it would be fun to go and root him on :)

gsxr02stunter

02-13-2009, 03:50 PM

I'm in

xstatik121

02-13-2009, 03:52 PM

I'll go if I can hold up a sign that says GO GRIFF THE GAY ONE!!!

voodoo

02-13-2009, 04:00 PM

I'm down... Griff lets talk about this the next time I see you. I wanna put together something.

Do people tailgate for events like this?

PinkTink01

02-13-2009, 04:15 PM

Do people tailgate for events like this?

I dont know, but it'd be fun! :)

PoppaNoDoz

02-14-2009, 06:35 AM

Good luck man - who cares if you win, really? Just go out and live it man!

xstatik121

02-14-2009, 06:40 AM

Good luck man - who cares if you win, really? Just go out and live it man!

Well said!!!

RICO

02-14-2009, 06:44 AM

Good luck man - who cares if you win, really? Just go out and live it man!

:+1 Might have to go watch.

tampa-r6

02-14-2009, 07:50 AM

I am down, I have wanted to go for years!

griffinzx10

02-14-2009, 08:16 AM

Thanks everyone I appreciate the words of encouragement...
For those that want to come out, I would recommend coming out to see the CCS races as a whole experience... As for me, i plan on starting in the back, and ending there as well..

Trust me when i say that TSB Racing will NOT be on the podium this year, well unless I am in the only person in that race, i might finish 3rd...

Again, thank you all, and i'll do my best to keep this updated with pre-during-post race experiences

xstatik121

02-14-2009, 08:34 AM

Hey Griff... what color do you want your sign to be???

griffinzx10

02-14-2009, 08:39 AM

I think pink would be nice...

Cuz it'll go with
Pink Taco Racing, Even when we lose, we win....

PoppaNoDoz

02-14-2009, 08:47 AM

I think pink would be nice...

Cuz it'll go with
Pink Taco Racing, Even when we lose, we win....

HELL YEAH! "I'm not premature . . I'm RIGHT ON TIME"

griffinzx10

02-14-2009, 08:48 AM

Lol

onesportbikerider

02-14-2009, 09:37 AM

Go shamu!!! Go!!!

Steve

02-14-2009, 10:02 AM

Good luck Griff. I will try to make a race or two.

Gixzer7Fitty

02-14-2009, 10:47 AM

Wow maybe Griff is the next Valentino Rossi nottttttt lol j/k.

Good luck man !

lou

02-15-2009, 11:52 AM

Good luck

vrod

02-15-2009, 01:22 PM

Live the dream.

griffinzx10

02-15-2009, 01:33 PM

Thanks everyone..... I am really excited to see what this season brings me

The_Jarhead

02-15-2009, 02:18 PM

I can probably do these ones as well.

June 27th- 28th Homestead
Aug 22nd - 23rd Palm Beach Intl
Oct 16th-18th Daytona

Unfortunately I can't make the only god damn Jennings race this year. Stupid father getting married that Saturday.
I have been thinking about skipping practice and leaving right after the wedding so I can, try to make it in time to race on Sunday.

I'll also be doing the first race at PBI

voodoo

02-15-2009, 05:15 PM

I would love to check out the Homestead race. But I think Jennings would be cool too. So April 4th, Jennings, whos coming with me? We could ride up since we wont have to be raced out.

Griff if you need any help in the pit I would love to assist in any way. Im retarded when it comes to motors and/or fixing bikes but I could make sure you have a cold drink after the race.

Valentino Griffy signs would be hilarious.

Psst Mods, thanks for the merge

miked636

02-15-2009, 06:55 PM

Good luck JC with your up coming journey....

voodoo

03-31-2009, 12:20 PM

Bump for this weekend... good luck Griff...

griffinzx10

03-31-2009, 12:25 PM

ShortyR6

03-31-2009, 01:09 PM

I will be there miserable and wet with you.

Jlea

03-31-2009, 01:11 PM

I will be there miserable and wet with you.

miserable pfftttttt :behindsofa::behindsofa::behindsofa:

GregGorman

04-01-2009, 07:52 AM

WeatherUnderground.com is currently showing 40% of rain at 2pm with increasing cloud cover through out the day. 54 Degrees at 8am and 10%.

griffinzx10

04-01-2009, 07:57 AM

yeah, i may be in denial, but still telling myself that it is too far out to be certain, we'll have to just wait and see.....

ShortyR6

04-01-2009, 08:36 AM

i hope it clears up, or rains late in the day. it just has to stay clear and dry for my races. :D

onesportbikerider

04-01-2009, 08:38 AM

thanks voodoo, so far the weather outlooks isnt too good, right now 60% chance of rain and thunder showers.. I am pre-registered so i am riding no matter what.. worst case, my leathers get nice and wet and broken in... ha ha

Statistically, the slowest guys in the dry are usually the fastest guys in the wet. So now you'll def make the podium. :)

griffinzx10

04-01-2009, 08:52 AM

Statistically, the slowest guys in the dry are usually the fastest guys in the wet. So now you'll def make the podium. :)

ha ha ha, so should i pray for SNOW???? ha ha ha

ShortyR6

04-01-2009, 09:33 AM

^ just change the name from TSB racing to polar bear racing. :D

seatec

04-01-2009, 09:44 AM

So hwo does a typical day for a spectator go? We haul up there watch 1 race and its done or is that a whole day thing?

griffinzx10

04-01-2009, 09:55 AM

So hwo does a typical day for a spectator go? We haul up there watch 1 race and its done or is that a whole day thing?

The races are all on sunday, sat is practice. The fee is bigger than a normal track day at jennings.

CCS FL charges 25.00 fee for the weekend, or just 20 for sunday i believe.
Then there will be races all day on sunday, all different classes for both Amatuer and Expert. Also i heard from the guy that runs CCS FL, that the USGPU (i think that is what it is called) will also be running on sunday, so there will be a lot of racing to watch all day on sunday...

I think, this will be my first time ever attending a CCS race weekend, as well as actually participating in one..

Shorty, ha ha ha nice

ShortyR6

04-01-2009, 09:56 AM

^ its all day. races will run back to back, so its a full day of excitement, minus crashes and red flags.

seatec

04-01-2009, 10:34 AM

cool sounds like lotsa fun.

The_Jarhead

04-01-2009, 10:41 AM

I am pre-registered so i am riding no matter what..

Just an FYI.
You still have to register race weekend.
Henry holds your check till after race weekend. If you don't register it never gets cashed.

This is why a lot of guys register for all the races at the start of the year. That way they get a good grid position and if they can't make the race no big deal.

griffinzx10

04-01-2009, 10:45 AM

Just an FYI.
You still have to register race weekend.
Henry holds your check till after race weekend. If you don't register it never gets cashed.

This is why a lot of guys register for all the races at the start of the year. That way they get a good grid position and if they can't make the race no big deal.

I figured i still had to check in/register this weekend, and I spoke to Henry yesterday and he told me about that which is pretty cool of him....

But i am gonna go no matter what, if it rains, oh well, at least my leathers get broken in better... ha ha

seatec

04-01-2009, 10:47 AM

There was a really great article series about this privateer who went and lived in the basement of his sister to afford racing. he wrote an article in every issue of the magazine. I believe it was road racing world. He talked about all the pitfalls that you should avoid. Ill check if i can find the articles but it was very informative

GregGorman

04-01-2009, 10:29 PM

cool sounds like lotsa fun.

Are you planning on coming up Sunday? It be cool to see you up there. It's been awhile.

seatec

04-02-2009, 06:04 AM

i might just do that Greg. Indeed it's been a while. How is that 10 running?

FlynScotsman

04-02-2009, 07:45 AM

griffinzx10

04-02-2009, 07:50 AM

Good Luck Griff!!! Remember a wet track is a great equalizer...............

Was hoping to get in on the Jennings race but procrastined way too much and funds are low. I did finally get my numbers and racing skins. Plan on hanging the skins next week with alot of help from Donny @ Dynoworks. May try to shoot for the race @ Homestead June 27th 28th

Good Luck and ride safe. See you all in May at the PA track weekend............

Thanks buddy, i do appreciate it, Congrats on the Skins and Numbers, to others it might sound corny, but getting your numbers for racing is pretty cool.

Mounting the skins isnt that bad, Randy (wasntme) helped me a lot with mine, and i am sure donny has done many sets over the years.... Have fun, take your time and most importantly....

WE WANT PICS WHEN DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:occasion1

GregGorman

04-02-2009, 08:04 AM

i might just do that Greg. Indeed it's been a while. How is that 10 running?

Ah the 10 is running strong and without the muffler on sounds incredible.

ShortyR6

04-02-2009, 08:13 AM

seatec

04-02-2009, 08:14 AM

Ah the 10 is running strong and without the muffler on sounds incredible.
How does the 10 compare to my 07? Smoother or still torque'ee?

PS. Sorry if i'm thread jacking but this might be good info.

ShortyR6

04-02-2009, 08:16 AM

Thanks buddy, i do appreciate it, Congrats on the Skins and Numbers, to others it might sound corny, but getting your numbers for racing is pretty cool.

Mounting the skins isnt that bad, Randy (wasntme) helped me a lot with mine, and i am sure donny has done many sets over the years.... Have fun, take your time and most importantly....

WE WANT PICS WHEN DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:occasion1

I am still waiting on videos from Jon at the Homestead track day. :catfight:

still 60% rain for sunday according to www.weather.com

weather underground says 40% at 2pm and after.
http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=32053&hourly=1&yday=94&weekday=Sunday

FlynScotsman

04-02-2009, 10:15 AM

I am still waiting on videos from Jon at the Homestead track day. :catfight:

still 60% rain for sunday according to www.weather.com

weather underground says 40% at 2pm and after.
http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=32053&hourly=1&yday=94&weekday=Sunday

Damn busted for more procrastination :chair:............I am working on it, trying to get it in a format to upload and (also need to edit for time). I can give you a disk @ PA track day???

FlynScotsman

04-02-2009, 10:19 AM

Jon, its a shame you did not make it out. it would have been great to see you again.

good times. :thumbsup:

I wanted to go but after buying the new skins etc.........$$$. Loved the pics, looked like a really fun time. Capt T looked like he was having a ball!!!

I am sooo looking forward to the PA track weekend, we will have a great time then. Looking forward to seeing everyone again.

ShortyR6

04-02-2009, 10:20 AM

Damn busted for more procrastination :chair:............I am working on it, trying to get it in a format to upload and (also need to edit for time). I can give you a disk @ PA track day???

Oh, perfect. i will be there as well.

saddle up. :cowgirl:

GregGorman

04-02-2009, 01:42 PM

How does the 10 compare to my 07? Smoother or still torque'ee?

PS. Sorry if i'm thread jacking but this might be good info.

The '07 lives for the straights and it's motor hits hard. The '08 keeps the monster motor but smooths it out a bit and adds a level of cornering agility and front end feel the '07 lacked.

seatec

04-02-2009, 02:37 PM

The '07 lives for the straights and it's motor hits hard. The '08 keeps the monster motor but smooths it out a bit and adds a level of cornering agility and front end feel the '07 lacked.

i was afraid of that. It always feels that i have to "persuade" the 10 to turn in. thanks for the info

voodoo

06-22-2009, 09:49 AM

Good luck to Griff at Homestead this weekend... Enjoy your new warmers brother. lol

Make TSB proud!!!

griffinzx10

06-22-2009, 09:54 AM

Good luck to Griff at Homestead this weekend... Enjoy your new warmers brother. lol

Make TSB proud!!!

ha ha ha, thanks buddy..

I'll be racing 2 races in heavyweight, and when I was looking at race results from Feb 09 for Heavyweight Superbike (amatuer) there were only 3 entries, so if it like that again, i am hoping for a TOP 5 finish... (FINGERS CROSSED... ha ha ha

voodoo

06-22-2009, 09:58 AM

ha ha ha, thanks buddy..

I'll be racing 2 races in heavyweight, and when I was looking at race results from Feb 09 for Heavyweight Superbike (amatuer) there were only 3 entries, so if it like that again, i am hoping for a TOP 5 finish... (FINGERS CROSSED... ha ha ha

Think podium!!!

"Id like to thank my lovely wife, Vixxen, and the idiots that post on my site Tampasportbikes.com"

ctate

06-22-2009, 09:58 AM

ha ha ha, thanks buddy..

I'll be racing 2 races in heavyweight, and when I was looking at race results from Feb 09 for Heavyweight Superbike (amatuer) there were only 3 entries, so if it like that again, i am hoping for a TOP 5 finish... (FINGERS CROSSED... ha ha ha

Out of 3 entries 5th place would be a miracle for you, wouldn't it? :behindsofa:

Good Luck brother, make sure your tires are warmed up good before you go out on the track and stay away from the rumble strips in the bowl...

griffinzx10

06-22-2009, 10:07 AM

ha ha ha, yes it would taters, yes it would.

I have about 4 days of riding at homestead so i am familar with the track somewhat.. Looking fwd to this weekend..

onesportbikerider

06-22-2009, 01:05 PM

Just remember,...
If you aint 1st, yur last!

Shake and bake!

http://gremlindog.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/ricky-bobby.jpg

griffinzx10

06-22-2009, 01:06 PM

ha ha ha...

Shake and Bake baby....

Capt. T

06-22-2009, 01:10 PM

If it is like last weekend, gonna be a whole lotta baking going on

griffinzx10

06-22-2009, 01:15 PM

yeah i am bringing a few fans for while i am there. One good thing about homestead is the garages, that cement stays cool, plenty of shade, and if we are lucky, there might be a breeze.

I am just not happy about the weather forcast so far, this might be my first time riding in the rain...