Carl
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Registered: 9th May 04
Location: Jimmy Bennett's la la land.
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Time off work, getting prepared, long trip to Holland to do a bit of motorcyle racing, 3 laps in......
Getting took out by someone, Priceless.  
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jimmy 2.1
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Registered: 17th Oct 05
Location: Shipley, West Yorkshire
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Unlucky that, but its all about the experience and getting yourself spotted in this game! 
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Carl
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Well the old boy has been about a bit now. He's not had much luck in his last couple of outtings, be broke down after about an hour at Weston Beach race.
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Daimo B
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Registered: 20th Mar 00
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Who's this carl?
250cc Twins 
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Daimo B
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Yellow one looks like a Honda too?
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Carl
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It's my brother, he's just got a facebook so put loads of pictures up. That yellow one is the other guys, this is his;
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Mobby
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Registered: 31st Dec 07
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gutted, but its a lovely sport
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Carl
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He lives for 2 wheels! (just raiding his facebook!)
Some of his old bikes;
bad paint job 125
Had quite a few more 125's but he must not have no pictures, not sure what plans are for next year, he won the thundersport gp2 this year but the 250's are a dieing breed unfortunately so probably depends if he gets offered any decent rides.
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Carl
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quote:
Originally posted by mobby
gutted, but its a lovely sport
yes pal, its 1000x more entertaining that F1, should be on our screens a lot more imo!
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Mobby
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Registered: 31st Dec 07
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all those pictures are stunning, me and any bloke i know could only wish to be the person on all them bikes. my old boss rides superstock 1000 and they just dont get the credit they deserve imo!!
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jimmy 2.1
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I used to have a Honda RS 125 just like that model. (best looking shape too imo). Absolutely loved racing that bike! Think need to sell my road bike and get another. I've got that racing itch again! Pics like this are bad for me!
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Carl
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quote:
Originally posted by mobby
all those pictures are stunning, me and any bloke i know could only wish to be the person on all them bikes. my old boss rides superstock 1000 and they just dont get the credit they deserve imo!!
He did a few years in superstock, after a few years in supersport which was too expensive to be competitive (Chris Vermuleun(sp) riding a factory honda vs somone scrapping sponsors together!) , moved on to superstock, but he is only a small guy so more suited to the smaller bikes.
As with all motorsport, money is a massive factor, then on 2 wheels you need some good luck (not getting knocked off etc!), sadly he hasn't had much of either!
He's done reviews with bike magazines, been a race school instructor and allsorts, just never got that big break really, same for a lot I suppose.
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Carl
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quote:
Originally posted by jimmy 2.1
I used to have a Honda RS 125 just like that model. (best looking shape too imo). Absolutely loved racing that bike! Think need to sell my road bike and get another. I've got that racing itch again! Pics like this are bad for me!
Yeah do it! He hasn't owned a road bike for years for his own safety I think!
I've never even been on a bike with gears, been kept away from them as my mum has enough worry with him! I used to do enough damage to myself on pedal powered ones.
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jimmy 2.1
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I think mums are all the same with son's and bikes. At first mine wouldn't come to the races!
I've been out of club racing for ages now, so haven't got a clue where to look for bikes anymore. So expect a few u2u's from me picking your bro's brains!
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Mobby
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Registered: 31st Dec 07
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id love to race a rs125 never been able to afford any of it though!! forget mums, im worried about my brother enough!!! i hate going out with him because if i cant see him in my rear view i think he's crashed etc
[Edited on 03-11-2008 by mobby]
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Carl
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quote:
Originally posted by jimmy 2.1
I think mums are all the same with son's and bikes. At first mine wouldn't come to the races!
I've been out of club racing for ages now, so haven't got a clue where to look for bikes anymore. So expect a few u2u's from me picking your bro's brains!
I'll pass the messages on if there is anything you ever want to ask.
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Carl
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7pm tonight, motors TV, Race coverage from Donnington. 
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