@Rick Schmidt wrote:
Jeff,
You had an awesome season. If it is not in the cards to go with a Spec moto, don’t worry. Just keep getting seat time anyway you can. If you can swing a Spec moto, get one. You’ll know better where you stand as a driver. The next guy having a “A level” Icc motor against yours, that may have been around the block a few times makes it hard to calibrate your driving ability, to some degree. If you cannot swing one, just race with whatever makes the thing go so you can get laps. Seat time is more important than anything. The last thing I want is for the newer racers to think they have to go out and replace what they have now. Although, you may have surprised yourself toward the end of the season running a Sm against other Sm’s.
Rick
Thanks, I appreciate the kinda words and a little reinforcement of my decision for 08. I’ll be watching the #s in SM and looking for a deal on a motor. I definitely see your point about comparison. We worked out a lot of new guy kinks last season and I would love a good place to see how I can measure up.
Anyone want to 2nd my intention of asking Barry to help out my YZ? I know this thread is about SM, sorry.