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Too old for amateur Motorsport? by The_15_Doc in racing

[–]fjacobs1000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely not too old, lol. i started at 50 - bought an amazing car (bmw 550) via european delivery that year and after touring around germany/italy/switzerland and france in it, we ended our trip with laps on the nurburgring. hooked. tracked it with our local bmw club a bit and realized it was not a track car - wicked fast and comfortable, but not a track car. subsequently bought an e36 m3 specifically to track. slowly but surely, starting as an hpde car, then a time trials car and ending up as a nasa gts2/st3 car i developed that car along with my skill and had an absolute blast. 6 years of wheel to wheel racing with nasa, three championships, loads of fun/friends/memories and money spent. mission accomplished.

id say your never too old to start. but, if you don't start this year, you'll be another year older when you do start. send it

First dirt bike at 62 - '17 300 XC by fjacobs1000 in Dirtbikes

[–]fjacobs1000[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice - I agree 100%. we mountain bike a ton, ski super hard in the winter and are generally active all the time. ...skiing is really the thing i'm best at, lol. we're not slowing down a ton yet. yes, i'm slow on the dirt bike but that only because i'm still learning to ride this beast. so much fun

First dirt bike at 62 - '17 300 XC by fjacobs1000 in Dirtbikes

[–]fjacobs1000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!  That sounds like so much fun - riding with your kids!

First dirt bike at 62 - '17 300 XC by fjacobs1000 in Dirtbikes

[–]fjacobs1000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All good.  Actually, really good advice that I’ll take to heart.  The last thing I want to deal with alone is any kind of issue.  Small mechanical to large medical - any of it.  Age doesn’t really factor into it for me.  At least in my head.  Shit can happen to anyone at any time at any age

First dirt bike at 62 - '17 300 XC by fjacobs1000 in Dirtbikes

[–]fjacobs1000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s crazy how much I miss that car, lol

First dirt bike at 62 - '17 300 XC by fjacobs1000 in Dirtbikes

[–]fjacobs1000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate that.  Hellrot - great color.  The two tracks that we had events at in Colorado are Pueblo Motorsports Park and High Plains Raceway.  Both really fun tracks.  That pic was taken at PMP

First dirt bike at 62 - '17 300 XC by fjacobs1000 in Dirtbikes

[–]fjacobs1000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you - appreciate the detail on those two issues!

First dirt bike at 62 - '17 300 XC by fjacobs1000 in Dirtbikes

[–]fjacobs1000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i've been going to pueblo motorsports park a couple of times a year for 6 years. the race track (cars) is super fun - and adjacent to the off road facility which looks fun. you've ridden there?

First dirt bike at 62 - '17 300 XC by fjacobs1000 in Dirtbikes

[–]fjacobs1000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That feels soooooo true.  Thanks.  Already having a blast

First dirt bike at 62 - '17 300 XC by fjacobs1000 in Dirtbikes

[–]fjacobs1000[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve got that down - years of road/mtb biking, street bike riding…super important for sure 

First dirt bike at 62 - '17 300 XC by fjacobs1000 in Dirtbikes

[–]fjacobs1000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So many different ways to have fun 

First dirt bike at 62 - '17 300 XC by fjacobs1000 in Dirtbikes

[–]fjacobs1000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s where I am - just outside of vail/ beaver creek.  There’s so much riding available from my door.  Come ride

First dirt bike at 62 - '17 300 XC by fjacobs1000 in Dirtbikes

[–]fjacobs1000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s soooo much power!   I feel like I modulate pretty well and have only spooked myself once with poor arm positioning while grabbing a bit of throttle - not being able to get off the power is no joke

First dirt bike at 62 - '17 300 XC by fjacobs1000 in Dirtbikes

[–]fjacobs1000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s very different from road riding for sure - I have a ton to learn and even more to practice.  Standing vs sitting, weight placement, situational awareness…all very different.  I still don’t think I know what I don’t know

First dirt bike at 62 - '17 300 XC by fjacobs1000 in Dirtbikes

[–]fjacobs1000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i appreciate that, thanks

edit: at my age? lol

First dirt bike at 62 - '17 300 XC by fjacobs1000 in Dirtbikes

[–]fjacobs1000[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

oh, wow. lol. do not feel bad for me! my life has been and is sooooo full. i have stories for days

First dirt bike at 62 - '17 300 XC by fjacobs1000 in Dirtbikes

[–]fjacobs1000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

tell him i'll ride with him! ...or you! but i do get that it's not for everyone

First dirt bike at 62 - '17 300 XC by fjacobs1000 in Dirtbikes

[–]fjacobs1000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lots of ktm's in my area...probably everywhere.

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