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Old 12-07-2005, 7:36 AM
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Sad, but true. Trackoholics has decided to close their track day business and Jim and Karoline are heading west. Here's Jim's explanation on the Trackoholics' website. Truly a bummer, but I wish them well in their endeavors...

http://trackoholics.com/explanation.html

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Sorry about YOUR loss but......





Cali is the place to be. Speaking of trackdays. I am feeling the need, the need for corners.....


Side note to Conq, "we need the dancing banana with a WOOT sign". That would of been WAAAAY more appropiate in this case.
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One of you phockers needs to let him franchise you...
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One of you phockers needs to let him franchise you...
That's easy for you to say . Jim used to spend at least 5 hours of time for every 1 hour of track time. It's quite a job and the rewards are sometimes hard to find, especially for the people who do the work.

It really is a full time job for at least 2 people if you want to do it right. If it were a case of sending out an email and collecting lots of cash before going to the track and having a great time, the line would form right behind me. Unfortunately that isn't the case.
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That's easy for you to say . Jim used to spend at least 5 hours of time for every 1 hour of track time. It's quite a job and the rewards are sometimes hard to find, especially for the people who do the work.

It really is a full time job for at least 2 people if you want to do it right. If it were a case of sending out an email and collecting lots of cash before going to the track and having a great time, the line would form right behind me. Unfortunately that isn't the case.
My comment was directed at the successful bidnessman in your area that has just the right amount of drive and determination to make that happen if it struck his fancy to do so...
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My comment was directed at the successful bidnessman in your area that has just the right amount of drive and determination to make that happen if it struck his fancy to do so...
It really is a case of "be careful what you wish for, it just may come true . . ." In an ideal world (sans politics), it would be a great gig, but there is so much behind the scenes crap that goes on these days.
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Yeah, I get that...but I also can't pass on an opportunity to gig him a bit...
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bummer sounds like a huge loss to riders in the polar region
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I'm addicted to trackohol!
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My comment was directed at the successful bidnessman in your area that has just the right amount of drive and determination to make that happen if it struck his fancy to do so...
And to whom might you be referring? Like abtech implied, (and I think the underlying reason Jim pulled the plug) the bullchit just isn't worth it.

...and Mojave...


edit: Have to change my post now in the "How many track days have you planned already for '06" thread.
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I met Jim when he came out to the Pahrump TI2TT weekend with us last month. He and his wife seemed to be a great couple with great ideas. They will be a great addition to our team here at TI2TT! We look forward to working with Jim and Karoline and making TI2TT for Trackoholics the best it can be.

Sorry for your guys loss in the midwest. Hopefully someone will step up and be able to provide close to the same experience that Trackholics provided the riders in your area. I know they will be missed greatly. Now you guys just have to come out here to hit some trackdays with Jim and the rest of us.
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er congrats.

Now I just need to figure out the cost of diesel to SoCal about twice a month . . .
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er congrats.

Now I just need to figure out the cost of diesel to SoCal about twice a month . . .
About $800 per trip.
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er congrats.

Now I just need to figure out the cost of diesel to SoCal about twice a month . . .
Probably more feasible to move here..
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That's gonna hurt. Guess I won't be bidding on those GSXR forks for the SV..

Who are we gonna ride with, Red?
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That's gonna hurt. Guess I won't be bidding on those GSXR forks for the SV..

Who are we gonna ride with, Red?
Heard talk of some possible private events at Grattan, but we shall see...
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I know of at least one private event at Grattan.
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I need more than that though...
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And to whom might you be referring?
I can think of a couple of you pimps that fit the bill...lemme see...

Already know how to run a business - Check
Hard working - Check
Loves to ride - Check
Bullshit resistant - Check

What am I missing...

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Cali is the place to be. Speaking of trackdays. I am feeling the need, the need for corners.....


Side note to Conq, "we need the dancing banana with a WOOT sign". That would of been WAAAAY more appropiate in this case.
funny how people who live there love it so much.. I never even want to visit that state again much less live there. Besides it's gonna fall into the ocean soon anyway so you all better move east...
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funny how people who live there love it so much.. ..
Easy.

Your weather forecast:

http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/USTN0265_f.html

Mine:

http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/USCA0852.html

I can do my hobbies all year.
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