Happy New Year

[m143]

The more I think about it and read about the event the more I want to drive a truck down with my bike in the back.
I rode the track with you at Indy here's a chance to get on the banking at Daytona.
I think I can still cancel my flight, it's 18 hrs. to Daytona.
My Orange bike will be in good company.
What to do, what to do.....

[m143]

https://www.roadracingworld.com/news/bmw-celebrating-50th-anniversary-of-r90s-daytona-win/

[m143]

Kawtippin' took this pic. at Lime Rock.
His club rented the track. I didn't have a helmet and couldn't go out with them. Only time motorcycles were allowed on that track. Some crazy passing meant they never let them on the track again.

[motogrady]

m143 wrote

We booked a place in Jacksonville with plans to go to the 200.
BMW is celebrating the 50th anniversary of their Super Bike win with the R90S that weekend.
If things were different I'd trailer my S bike down for the show on the infield, and a lap around the track, but we don't have enough days off to drive down and back and relax for a few days.
No matter, I'll be ready for some motorcycle racing and whatever comes our way.

That is awesome Walt.
The doing a lap thing, is that for Beemers only?

Could you shoot me your cell #?

[motogrady]

Walt if you still have my number it’s the same.
A discreet way to get it to me is using this place email.

[e-mail]

I’m the only only one that can get in there,
but in this day and age, who really knows.
I rarely go there, but just checked, it’s still working.
If you go that route, just post here you did so I’ll look.

[m143]

Grado
Email sent

[motogrady]

I got it Walt.
I make it I’ll call you.

Either way, pics and a recap please👍

[m143]

call me anyway

[m143]

I decided not to bring my R90S to Daytona.
I only have a long weekend and don't see how to make a drive work this time.
We are going to fly down and go to the track on Saturday.
I just need a break and look forward to some warm weather.
I did buy tickets to the infield for the races.

[motogrady]

I’m still undicided.
The better half has some health things going on,
I don’t know.

I flew down back in the 80s.
It was cold, sleeting, just miserable in Baltimore.
Took off, climbed up and broke thru the clouds to brilliant sunshine.
Watched the coastline all the way to south Florida.When we landed and they opened the planes door, it was like
changing the TV from a black and white 50s show to color TV.  The warmth, the humidity, the lush green plant and trees.  I’ll never forget it.

 Was like someone hit a light switch.

Hope u guys enjoy yourself, you deserve every minute of it.

[m143]

Thanks Grado!
It would have been cool to see you.
I'll post here when we get back.

[m143]

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1380293887232284&set=a.537221071539574&__cft__[0]=AZaZYMOmct1a5kQF9C5EH_P93CPySYHSfQY8BoiHQM2JOYMw52Tz3oY67DzgAOrgoGZb6RjIK1tXKg9qURx5Gk0Qyqgm3Dv7Q3Q7ox0QI-dg_AOAPrk4s2XQmeGqWpGDFSc1Ilws4ZILJprTXkneknJUeoXSgucAkaZqYYjvINDNRf8jUCIthEstL8TWB7AZnfqiLeK5DNACKoBhZQ9VcKBx&__tn__=EH-R

[motogrady]

Man.

Look at that!

[m143]

Some more about BMW's Superbikes.

https://bestmotosport.com/return-of-the-legends-bmws-iconic-daytona-superbikes/

[m143]

We leave in the morning.
A few days away from this frozen mess will be good for me and The Old Lady.

[motogrady]

m143 wrote

We leave in the morning.
A few days away from this frozen mess will be good for me and The Old Lady.

Have a good time the both of you!🏁🌴🌞🍸🏍️✈️📵

[m143]

Got to Daytona today.
I skipped downtown and went to the Speedway.
Spent most of the time with the BMW Racers and mechanics.
Great guys. They freely shared their stories and secrets that made these bikes so competitive.
Two bikes were reserected in NH not too far from where I live.
I was invited to visit the shop and will head there soon.
Awesome day!



The Daughter of Gary Fisher. She helped get her Fathers racer to Daytona. She's wearing his racing leathers



Lots of great bikes in the BMW MOA display.



These guys knew how to watch the races.

[grado]

Holy crap look at that blood red K1!!

[m143]

Vincent in the parking lot of the Speedway.



Cool set-up to watch the races.



We stayed an hour away from Daytona and the bikeweek bikers.

[hacksaw]

a friend of mine had one of these. not red but the same model. he absolutely HATED it! i lifetime rider, he got rid of the bike as fast as he could. and he never rode again.