Daytona 200 and Superbike Races SPOILER

Red Rider · 03-08-2005, 12:41 PM

Just a reminder...the AMA Superbike Championship kicks off the 2005 season with the Daytona 200 this Saturday, 3/12. SPEED TV will be telecasting all the events live starting at 11:00 a.m. EST with 5-1/2 hours of coverage!

New changes for this year's event...the 200 has now been changed to the Formula Extreme class and the Superbike class will run a shorter race. The course was also shortened to 2.95 miles to help reduce tire problems.

Time to stock up on the beer...it's racing time.

EDIT: The Superstock race will be shown live on Thursday, 3/10, at 3:45 p.m. EST, followed by the Supersport race at 4:45 p.m. EST.

EDIT2: Event Schedule

ND4SPD · 03-08-2005, 12:44 PM

I hope nobody gets hurt with any tire blowouts

colryn · 03-08-2005, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Rider

Just a reminder...the AMA Superbike Championship kicks off the 2005 season with the Daytona 200 this Saturday, 3/12. SPEED TV will be telecasting the event live starting at 11:00 a.m. EST with 5-1/2 hours of coverage!

Time to stock up on the beer...it's racing time.

Crap. I will not be able to watch it on tv that day.

That is because I will be watching it LIVE and in person.

I will be on the infield soaking up the rays, oogling at all of the barely dressed women, and..... oh and watching the bikes as they hit turn four going 150+mph. I can't wait. I am also riding to Daytona tomorrow to look at some of the custom builders.

Newfie TLR · 03-08-2005, 1:13 PM

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Originally Posted by colryn

Crap. I will not be able to watch it on tv that day.

That is because I will be watching it LIVE and in person.

I will be on the infield soaking up the rays, oogling at all of the barely dressed women, and..... oh and watching the bikes as they hit turn four going 150+mph. I can't wait. I am also riding to Daytona tomorrow to look at some of the custom builders.

But what's if it's below 70 deg F there?? You'll be in snowpants and sweaters and parkas and wooly hats (sorry sheep, fact of life) and mittens with your name on em with the string that goes through the sleeves!!!

What fun is that?? I mean Jeez, the forecast is 66 deg Saturday. Will they even race in those Florida extremes??

Red Rider · 03-08-2005, 1:24 PM

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Originally Posted by colryn

Crap. I will not be able to watch it on tv that day.

That is because I will be watching it LIVE and in person.

I will be on the infield soaking up the rays, oogling at all of the barely dressed women, and..... oh and watching the bikes as they hit turn four going 150+mph. I can't wait. I am also riding to Daytona tomorrow to look at some of the custom builders.

Make sure you say hi to all your Harley buddies, too!

colryn · 03-08-2005, 1:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Newfie TLR

But what's if it's below 70 deg F there?? You'll be in snowpants and sweaters and parkas and wooly hats (sorry sheep, fact of life) and mittens with your name on em with the string that goes through the sleeves!!!

What fun is that?? I mean Jeez, the forecast is 66 deg Saturday. Will they even race in those Florida extremes??

Yes NewFie, 70 degrees will make it a dreadfully cold on Saturday but somehow I will manage to survive the day.

The high tomorrow in Daytona will be 59 degrees. I gotta get my longjohns on before I make the trip. That is damn cold on a bike. Burrrrrr.....

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Originally Posted by Red Rider

Make sure you say hi to all your Harley buddies, too!

I am always friendly to all bike riders. I am not stuck up like some people who do not wave.

tigerblade · 03-08-2005, 2:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ND4SPD

I hope nobody gets hurt with any tire blowouts

I kind of wonder if that isn't one of the reasons they switched the 200 to the FXtreme bikes instead of the Superbikes. The FXtreme bikes shouldn't be quite as demanding on tires. They've also changed the layout so hopefully that will help.

Heavy-Dee · 03-08-2005, 2:59 PM

Okay, so who's gonna win?

Here's my prediction:

FX - Duhamel
SuperBike - Spies
SuperSport - Disalvo
SuperStock - Hayden

slowpoke · 03-08-2005, 3:01 PM

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Originally Posted by colryn

Crap. I will not be able to watch it on tv that day.

That is because I will be watching it LIVE and in person.

I will be on the infield soaking up the rays, oogling at all of the barely dressed women, and..... oh and watching the bikes as they hit turn four going 150+mph. I can't wait. I am also riding to Daytona tomorrow to look at some of the custom builders.

I'll be there too! How much is a ticket for the infield?

Jungleboy · 03-08-2005, 3:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Heavy-Dee

Okay, so who's gonna win?

MAT MLADIN of course!

slowpoke · 03-08-2005, 3:14 PM

So when are the superstock and supersport races? Am I blind? I didn't see them on the schedule.

Oops! Nevermind, looked again, they're on Thurs.!

Red Rider · 03-08-2005, 3:19 PM

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Originally Posted by slowpoke

So when are the superstock and supersport races? Am I blind? I didn't see them on the schedule.

Oops! Nevermind, looked again, they're on Thurs.!

Thursday, March 10. Scroll down the page on the schedule link.

...also see my edit.

slowpoke · 03-08-2005, 3:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Rider

Make sure you say hi to all your Harley buddies, too!

Now Red, you know the Harley guys don't actually go to the races!

colryn · 03-08-2005, 3:20 PM

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Originally Posted by slowpoke

I'll be there too! How much is a ticket for the infield?

I think it is $40. At least it was last year. I am curious to see what they have done to the infield since remodeling it.

colryn · 03-08-2005, 3:21 PM

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Originally Posted by slowpoke

Now Red, you know the Harley guys don't actually go to the races!

slowpoke · 03-08-2005, 3:25 PM

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Originally Posted by colryn

I think it is $40. At least it was last year. I am curious to see what they have done to the infield since remodeling it.

Yeah, me too. I haven't been there since '00. Are you planning on any extracarricular activities after the races?

BDA116 · 03-08-2005, 3:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Heavy-Dee

Okay, so who's gonna win?

Here's my prediction:

FX - Duhamel
SuperBike - Spies
SuperSport - Disalvo
SuperStock - Hayden

Hayden? What are you talking about? Everyone knows that all Haydens are no talent ass clowns.
I'll go for a DuHamel Double - it would be cool to see him do it "backwards", as he's the only one to do it at all.
Supersport - I'd like to see Hacking take that
As for Superstock, I guess I'll agree on a Hayden, but I'll specify the old one - Tommy.
I'll also bet both Haydens run up front on the pace, not circulating with their skirt blowing in the wind back mid-pack or worse.

Heavy-Dee · 03-08-2005, 4:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BDA116

As for Superstock, I guess I'll agree on a Hayden, but I'll specify the old one - Tommy.

Good for you, but I'm hedging....

As for Duhamel doubling: What about Zemke?

BDA116 · 03-08-2005, 5:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Heavy-Dee

Good for you, but I'm hedging....

As for Duhamel doubling: What about Zemke?

I'm not doubting Zemke, my wish list would be to see DuHamel double again.
In the Superbike race, I wouldn't count out any of the factory guys just yet. Even Ducati has a chance now that it's a sprint race.

oldgoat · 03-08-2005, 5:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Heavy-Dee

Okay, so who's gonna win?

Here's my prediction:

FX - Duhamel
SuperBike - Spies
SuperSport - Disalvo
SuperStock - Hayden

good Picks Dee, Only one I'd change is Spies. Put in , Hopefully Zemke but ,It will probable be Matt Maladin. also could be either Hayden,

Rios929 · 03-08-2005, 6:19 PM

I'll be there saturday, Can't wait!

Where's the best place to watch from in the infield?

bwhip · 03-08-2005, 7:42 PM

Hodgson all the way. Superior hardware.

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