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Mark's Motorcycle Racing Page


Going too wide through the turn
Turn nine (twelve) at PIR

If you have been following my racing over the years, you know that I have retired three times: First to purchase an accounting practice, second to purchase an office building, and third to take up flying. I have a feeling this time I'm retired for good although I have not sold my racing bike and still have a desire to race. Although I miss racing, I'm old enough that it now takes much more than a month for broken bones to heal. I also find it hard to find time required for the physical conditioning needed for racing. I'm hoping flying will provide the mental release motorcycle racing has. I'm really going to miss racing.

Detailed Racing Information:
 
  • Suzuki SV650 race bike.
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  • Racing photos from 2003
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  • Racing photos from 2002
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  • I took 2000 and 2001 off
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  • Racing photos from 1999
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  • Racing photos from 1998
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  • Racing photos from 1997
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  • My pit crew and friend John
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  • OMRRA's web page (Oregon Motorcycle Road Racers Association)
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  • Map of PIR
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  • WMRRA's web page (Washington)
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  • Motorcycles - My other motorcycles

  • It would be impossible to me to describe the pure joy I gain from racing motorcycles. Racing motorcycles requires total concentration while out on the track. Making a one half second error can cause one to crash at over 100mph. I know because I have crashed more times that I cam remember. I think that is what makes racing so enjoyable. It requires me to make split second decisions that are final.


    Last modified 9/17/05