A Member Looks at Racing

[Matt Braley]

I'm coming the weekend of the 8th. That is where I'm most likely to get an X4 involved. I'd be happy to look at your ski Nam.

 

[1995hx]

If I can help nam let me know. 352-978-3349 I have tons of parts

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[nammer]

thanks a ton guys, i think i'm gonna try to tweak a few more things and take it out one more time, if that doesn't work, and i'm not busy that weekend i'm gonna try to swing by that weekend

 

[Gary13]

Matt or ?

Is there a schedule for the races on Sat/Sunday? really would like to see the X4s and HX race but have a limited time this weekend.

also hows parking? Wife would like to attend but can't walk the half mile + from the overflow at WallyWorld.

 

[Matt Braley]

I did it!! I ran two motos on Sat and one on Sunday. Believe me it was tough not to wuss out. First of all there is no 800 class currently and they ran me with the "naturally aspirated" four strokes. I'm not sure what that is supposed to mean cause that mustard yellow one I was battling all weekend said 1.8 high output on the side.

There was me and my friend Wayne on his Polaris Pro785 against two of the Yamaha brand new factory sponsored skis mounted with pro riders on the Yamaha payroll. Wayne was fast as heck and took 2nd every time. I took 3rd on the first moto out of 5 but ended up 4th(last) on the final two. I could start to catch the slower Yami on the zig zag section of the coarse but he pulled away on the straights.

The X4 800 had more power than I could use. I just had to time my blasts of power while making sure that I stay on the darn thing. The waves were a hundred times harder on me than the other skis. I was getting Minatonka4me style air at times on Saturday. My arms were so tired after two laps in I would have to choose between pulling the throttle back or holding on with my right hand when I knew a hard hit was coming. They were 6 lap races. If I were in better shape I could have overtaken the lesser Yami the later two races.

I had fun and learned a lot and didn't get hurt. I am so soar however I feel like I was in an awful car wreck and then tumbled down a steep hill. It's honestly hard to walk down stairs. As soon as I bend a knee it feels like that legs just gonna give. I don't regret it, just being honest. I'm still excited about coming down to Tavaras and trying it on some flat water. Oh yeah, worked it out with the women also so I threw a pic of her in there.

 

[racerxxx]

Sweet bro, nice pics. I'm super stoked for you, here's to a speedy recovery.:cheers:

 

[skewba98z28]

Looks like a blast Matt! Congrats!

 

[Matt Braley]

Thanks guys. I was lucky to get up with some local people who helped so much. Now they have sent over some nice pics, check it out. Look at me coming up on that new Yami in the zig zags...I'm so happy someone got a pic of it. I just found out after I made that last post

 

[1995hx]

Matt dude you were killing it good job see u in Tavares.

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[1995hx]

Ok guys coming to the Tavares race on the 8th and 9th I will be throwing a small get together Saturday after the races. My plan is to see if my girlfriend and her family will cook some of there smoked ribs, chicken and we can hang out talk skis and just enjoy the fact that we're not working hahaha. If you guys are interested plz let me know so I can buy enough ribs and chicken. Im 99% sure my buddy Chuck will be there and possibly spim. Pm me or call me 352-978-3349. This is extended to any and all of the guys on this forum whether you have met us before or not.

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[manolocross]

Awesome pics bro!!! Thanks! Just one question Matt, are you gonna race again???

 

[Matt Braley]

Yes I will race Tavaras, Fl on the June 8th weekend. I think there will be more weekend warriors there like me. It's a regional race and not the National tour where the Factory guys are there chasing points for bounty money.

Dennis that sounds great. I need to know where to book a room down there. I'm trying to get my friend Wayne to bring down his Pro785 also.

Here is a pic of the mustard Yami(cool color) and the coarse directions

 

[1995hx]

Yes I will race Tavaras, Fl on the June 8th weekend. I think there will be more weekend warriors there like me. It's a regional race and not the National tour where the Factory guys are there chasing points for bounty money.

Dennis that sounds great. I need to know where to book a room down there. I'm trying to get my friend Wayne to bring down his Pro785 also.

Here is a pic of the mustard Yami(cool color) and the coarse directions

Tell him to bring it. The host hotel is just across from the race site but there are tons of hotels within minutes of the site if need be you can leave the skis at my house im 5-8 minutes max from the race site I have a fence in yard and 2 dogs. Or they can be left at my Gf's house which is 4-5 min from the site.

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[nammer]

sup fellow racers, so i was planning/wanting to go to tavares this weekend, but I got the opportunity to work, so since money doesn't grow on trees, i prob should, best of luck out there this weekend, and thanks so much for the hospitality dennis!