I was so invested in this race by that corner you finally slid on! Like, that guy just shot in on the inside and I'm like "No! They're going to make such a gap in the corner! Keep it in, keep it in!... And the rear tire didn't like that." Hopefully just bumps and bruises for you and your bike. Also, your music selection is fantastic!
Thank you for watching and commenting... and thanks for being invited lol... BUTn yeah, that last took me out and im still not sure why, but im 100% ok now. and imm glad you like the music, some hate it and some love it. I love it as well. stay tuned for more..
I love watching your videos man especially all the on track videos at Barber, it really helped prepare me for a track I had never been to and let me set up some temporary braking markers, turn in points and lines to use when I first stepped on track. hopefully I will see you on track with WERA next year man
Well I certainly think your pace has improved. A few solid passes in that race. Like you, I like to do things myself but sometimes it's ok to ask for help. Maybe get with a coach to ride some time. Will see you out there soon enough.
thanks man.. but like we talked about before the race, I met my goals of passing three people.. too bad they all passed me back after I crashed... so does that really count?
Just keep at it, glad you didn't get too banged up. Us old folk have to represent next year too :) It's all about incremental improvement. Sometimes it's frustrating, but that is pretty much normal for all of us.
I can see the improvement my good brotha, keep pushing and practicing. Wrecking is a part of this hobby, so don't be discouraged! What race class was this?! supersport A? SBK A?
Barber Motorsports Park, right outside of Birmingham Alabama. As for the music, yeah, after I uploaded it, I thought it was a bit too loud. I just didn’t want to re-upload it. But I really do appreciate you watching and your feedback.
Agree with the previous comment. A music is a bit distracting, I would rather listen to the engine. I've noticed that other riders were quicker on some corner exits. You overtook mostly on brakes. Maybe work on your exit lines and throttle a bit more, using other riders as a reference. Speedy recovery, see you next season!
@@mkanalytics1355 thank you for watching and thanks for the input... and yes, I do need to work on my corner exits.. BUT tell me this, is the music distracting, as in you would have no music at all or was it just too loud and over powered the bike?
@@smithshotracing The music is a bit of a hit or miss in my mind when it comes to videos like this one. It maybe appropriate in the intro or outro with a bit of cool cuts and action but when it comes down to full length uncut version I would rather listen to the bike since it gives me more context as to what are you doing with throttle. I think most of viewers of this and similar videos are just like me trying to analyze your riding and learn the track. Hope this makes sense and helps. Keep up with great work!
It has been a pleasure watching you progress this year. I am very glad to see you are OK. I am another old man that started racing last year with my son and his wife so I can empathize with your journey. My last race on Sunday also ended, two laps from the checkered flag, much like yours. I look forward to meeting you next season. Best of luck with the repairs.... Both yours and the bikes, and take care.🙏 ruclips.net/video/5gVL5QMq9PY/видео.html
Whoa. Sorry to see you go down there. At least it was a low side and not a high side. What do you think caused it? TBH and no judgement, just sharing what I saw. It seems on exits you’re driving hard out on the throttle but keeping the bike leaned in and driving out on the middle of the track, instead of allowing the bike to stand up and drive out to the edge of the track. I’m learning myself so no judgement, but this is something i noticed and have always been cautious of.
Music was a bit hectic had to turn it down all the way ...lol. i think people that watch content like this dont really care for it ...want to hear the bike and enjoy the race with you...nice race pity about the spill but some days you get to ride and some days you get to fall...
Hectic... thats a good way to describe it. but I do agree with you, I realized that it was a bit loud AFTER I uploaded it and got some views. I did edit it again with the music at a lower volume, but I chose not to upload it.. but I do thank you for the feedback and for watching.. I really appreciate it..
Okay. Allow me some constructive criticism so you won't crash again in the future because I could see this crash coming a literal mile away. Basically it all comes down to your poor racing line. You almost never hit the apex. And you don't use the whole width of the track. this means that you steer in too early and you're basically going wide in every turn. You passed the 'apex' so you started accelerating but you weren't finished cornering, overloading the rear tire and making you crash. To fix this you have to work on your lines. Outside - inside - outside. take it to heart. I you don't touch white paint you're not using enough track. Make sure you hit the apex. At the apex your bike should be pointing to the exit of the corner. if it is not you turned in too early. You can even practice this on a playstation. Turn in hard, fast out. Have fun!
Get some tuition, get the bike set up for you with someone like dave moss, learn about gearing " everyone leaves you behind ' ask what other people use sprocket wise each track, .......... Most of all turn that horrible music off . Good luck next year and if you listen the lap times will fall.... Oh and you need to move that thing away from your rev counter , your rev counter should be your main clock you see
the guys who left me behind were on liter bikes, im on a 600... and I like my horrible music lol.. but I can agree that in this video it was a bit too loud, so I will turn it down next time or turn it off completely. that thing is my lap timer, I tried to move it, but it didn't fit.. but you are correct, it is in the way... and thank you for wishing me luck.. same to you in your life goals..
@@smithshotracing I was going to ask if your bike was the same but I thought you were racing in the same class but that explains the speed difference, I'd still get your suspension set up if you already haven't and get some tutoring as that's the best way to get your lap times down,,,,,,,,,, but oh my god that music was painful 😂
@@cm-oo1td I do plan to get some tutoring before next season, I do need it. its difficult to get better without help. as for the painful music, serious question.. did the music bother you the entire video, or just dating the race portion? I want to make better videos for you guys.
@@smithshotracing I'm a soul music man so that music to me was horrible 😂 but during the riding I like to listen to the bike. There's lots of things that help you ride better ( safer ) from suspension to tire pressure but I know lots of riders who still have tutoring every year and swear by it, good luck and stay on the black stuff
Thanks for showing the reality of racing. Speedy recovery! Hope 2024 is an awesome year!
On the real, thank you very much.
I was so invested in this race by that corner you finally slid on! Like, that guy just shot in on the inside and I'm like "No! They're going to make such a gap in the corner! Keep it in, keep it in!... And the rear tire didn't like that." Hopefully just bumps and bruises for you and your bike. Also, your music selection is fantastic!
Thank you for watching and commenting... and thanks for being invited lol... BUTn yeah, that last took me out and im still not sure why, but im 100% ok now. and imm glad you like the music, some hate it and some love it. I love it as well. stay tuned for more..
I love watching your videos man especially all the on track videos at Barber, it really helped prepare me for a track I had never been to and let me set up some temporary braking markers, turn in points and lines to use when I first stepped on track. hopefully I will see you on track with WERA next year man
Once again, thanks for watching.. and as always, I appreciate the kind words and I'm glad I was able to help... See you at the track..
Aces bro! 👍 On video production and storytelling. Speedy recovery and Keep On Keepin On 👊
thanks a lot man... and I will keep on..
Keep at it. Staying on the race line would help a lot. Some laps better than others. Track days all year helps too.
Thanks for the kind words man..
Well I certainly think your pace has improved. A few solid passes in that race. Like you, I like to do things myself but sometimes it's ok to ask for help. Maybe get with a coach to ride some time. Will see you out there soon enough.
thanks man.. but like we talked about before the race, I met my goals of passing three people.. too bad they all passed me back after I crashed... so does that really count?
@@smithshotracing sure it counts. It would have been more impressive if you crashed and then got up and passed 3 other racers :D
Just keep at it, glad you didn't get too banged up. Us old folk have to represent next year too :) It's all about incremental improvement. Sometimes it's frustrating, but that is pretty much normal for all of us.
tell me about... but those increments aren't coming fast enough... but maybe im being too hard on myself..
@@smithshotracing are you doing a lot of track days between races? Seat time is king!
@@mctrackpack7410 not as much as I should... it gets expensive... but I hear you, more seat time is critical to getting better.
"you win some, you lose some... But I ain't won shit yet"
I feel you 😅
we'll get one, one day...
I can see the improvement my good brotha, keep pushing and practicing. Wrecking is a part of this hobby, so don't be discouraged! What race class was this?! supersport A? SBK A?
Thanks man.. I appreciate as always..
I remember seeing your video with Dallas Sherman actually had a chance to meet him and ride with him. There are some cool people.
and thank you for watching both videos... and yes, they are pretty cool..
What track is this ? Would’ve been happy just listening to your bike . Music a little distracting. Great video angles man
Thanks for sharing 💯
Barber Motorsports Park, right outside of Birmingham Alabama.
As for the music, yeah, after I uploaded it, I thought it was a bit too loud. I just didn’t want to re-upload it. But I really do appreciate you watching and your feedback.
Agree with the previous comment. A music is a bit distracting, I would rather listen to the engine.
I've noticed that other riders were quicker on some corner exits. You overtook mostly on brakes. Maybe work on your exit lines and throttle a bit more, using other riders as a reference.
Speedy recovery, see you next season!
@@mkanalytics1355 thank you for watching and thanks for the input... and yes, I do need to work on my corner exits.. BUT tell me this, is the music distracting, as in you would have no music at all or was it just too loud and over powered the bike?
@@smithshotracing The music is a bit of a hit or miss in my mind when it comes to videos like this one. It maybe appropriate in the intro or outro with a bit of cool cuts and action but when it comes down to full length uncut version I would rather listen to the bike since it gives me more context as to what are you doing with throttle. I think most of viewers of this and similar videos are just like me trying to analyze your riding and learn the track.
Hope this makes sense and helps. Keep up with great work!
Dope edit 💪🏾
thanks homie..
It has been a pleasure watching you progress this year. I am very glad to see you are OK. I am another old man that started racing last year with my son and his wife so I can empathize with your journey. My last race on Sunday also ended, two laps from the checkered flag, much like yours. I look forward to meeting you next season. Best of luck with the repairs.... Both yours and the bikes, and take care.🙏
ruclips.net/video/5gVL5QMq9PY/видео.html
I appreciate the kind words.. im looking forward to it as well.. if you see me at the track, don't be a stranger.
Whoa. Sorry to see you go down there. At least it was a low side and not a high side. What do you think caused it? TBH and no judgement, just sharing what I saw. It seems on exits you’re driving hard out on the throttle but keeping the bike leaned in and driving out on the middle of the track, instead of allowing the bike to stand up and drive out to the edge of the track. I’m learning myself so no judgement, but this is something i noticed and have always been cautious of.
no judgment taken.. but to be honest, I don't know why I crashed.. but I will take your feedback and make some changes..
@@smithshotracing always learning. glad you weren't injured.
Music was a bit hectic had to turn it down all the way ...lol. i think people that watch content like this dont really care for it ...want to hear the bike and enjoy the race with you...nice race pity about the spill but some days you get to ride and some days you get to fall...
Hectic... thats a good way to describe it. but I do agree with you, I realized that it was a bit loud AFTER I uploaded it and got some views. I did edit it again with the music at a lower volume, but I chose not to upload it.. but I do thank you for the feedback and for watching.. I really appreciate it..
Speedy recovery to you. You werw hitting some nice lines. What do you think caused the low side?
Not quite sure, I think I got on the gas a bit too much at the lean I was at, plus bad body positioning had the bike leaned too much..
hope the bike is ok bro, i know that hurts more than anything
the bike is fine, mostly cosmetic stuff.... BUT im pissed that I messed up my new suit and helmet..
good to hear man, is always a loss when you get any dmg, but on the flipside youre all good so.@@smithshotracing
Ride RED!
I don't know any other color..
Okay. Allow me some constructive criticism so you won't crash again in the future because I could see this crash coming a literal mile away.
Basically it all comes down to your poor racing line. You almost never hit the apex. And you don't use the whole width of the track. this means that you steer in too early and you're basically going wide in every turn. You passed the 'apex' so you started accelerating but you weren't finished cornering, overloading the rear tire and making you crash.
To fix this you have to work on your lines. Outside - inside - outside. take it to heart. I you don't touch white paint you're not using enough track. Make sure you hit the apex. At the apex your bike should be pointing to the exit of the corner. if it is not you turned in too early. You can even practice this on a playstation. Turn in hard, fast out. Have fun!
constructive criticism taken..
that was a lot to take in, but it all makes sense, so thank you for the feed back..
sorry if i sounded harsh, was not my intention. You're already a fast dude. There's a lot of potential to be faster and safer.
@@flyingdutchy01 no need to say sorry, I did not take it as harsh at all.
@@flyingdutchy01 and thank you for saying im fast.. youre just being kind now lol
Get some tuition, get the bike set up for you with someone like dave moss, learn about gearing " everyone leaves you behind ' ask what other people use sprocket wise each track, .......... Most of all turn that horrible music off . Good luck next year and if you listen the lap times will fall.... Oh and you need to move that thing away from your rev counter , your rev counter should be your main clock you see
the guys who left me behind were on liter bikes, im on a 600... and I like my horrible music lol.. but I can agree that in this video it was a bit too loud, so I will turn it down next time or turn it off completely. that thing is my lap timer, I tried to move it, but it didn't fit.. but you are correct, it is in the way... and thank you for wishing me luck.. same to you in your life goals..
@@smithshotracing I was going to ask if your bike was the same but I thought you were racing in the same class but that explains the speed difference, I'd still get your suspension set up if you already haven't and get some tutoring as that's the best way to get your lap times down,,,,,,,,,, but oh my god that music was painful 😂
@@cm-oo1td I do plan to get some tutoring before next season, I do need it. its difficult to get better without help.
as for the painful music, serious question.. did the music bother you the entire video, or just dating the race portion? I want to make better videos for you guys.
@@smithshotracing I'm a soul music man so that music to me was horrible 😂 but during the riding I like to listen to the bike. There's lots of things that help you ride better ( safer ) from suspension to tire pressure but I know lots of riders who still have tutoring every year and swear by it, good luck and stay on the black stuff
Learn how to ride and stop falling
didn't you crash through a fece on a kids bike?
Good vid..
gracias