I've been coming to Trackdays, patiently waiting for the joy of riding in the Track.
Then Armand came and wooed the idea of in addition to riding on track, why not take up racing. not for the championship (although that would be nice) but for me, living my dream.
Thanks to Classicracing for providing the machine and gearing that made it possible for me, a left leg amputee to change gear.
The machine...
The gearing...
After nearly half of year waiting since my first Trackday attendance (and over one and a half year of waiting after the accident), the time finally came.....
21st January 2007...
The arrival
Good crowd turn up
Suit up
Revving the bike (thank you msportbike.com for the thread on "purpose of revving")
Testing. But bike had problem. The shifter came loose.
Thank you mechanic. Let me give you some shade from the blistering sun
Tested again. OK this time
On Track Baby!!!!
Try this expression. After six months of waiting!
Eventhough going to the track might not be a big deal for everyone else, it is a HUGE accomplishment for me!
I live by myself after the accident, being able to make my own dinner is something to be proud of. But being able to ride on Track? OMG, no word can explain it!
To conclude this Episode, let me leave you with what i think would be a good 'pic of the day'
End of Episode 1
