Ryder Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Utaradit Super Cross http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc174/Ulysses3100/SuperCross%20Utaradit/P1040679.jpg Well the OTRT crew and co set off for the distant location in Utaradit for the one-day event held in April. http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc174/Ulysses3100/SuperCross%20Utaradit/P1040629.jpg Getting up early may be our thing but a 5 oâ??clock in the morning start was really busting some sleep-time. Nevertheless we all assembled and were on the road for 0530 hrs. Getting to the venue wasnâ??t easy, the Thai support crew really led the way and, being veterans of the motorsport scene knew exactly whereabouts it was. http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc174/Ulysses3100/SuperCross%20Utaradit/P1040627.jpg Our early start proved wise, the actual racing didnâ??t begin until mid-day but it meant we had the best land to set-up the bikes and gear. We even had time to walk the track itself and get a feel for the areas. http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc174/Ulysses3100/SuperCross%20Utaradit/P1040634.jpg The fire-service was on hand for cooling down the track and preventing dust-clouds blinding everyone. This was more of an art than a science though as certain areas became a near quagmire if a touch too much water was used. http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc174/Ulysses3100/SuperCross%20Utaradit/P1040652.jpg Once that was done it was time for some warm-up riding on the track itself. All that glitters http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc174/Ulysses3100/SuperCross%20Utaradit/P1040644.jpg The entertainment wasnâ??t that great, no coyotes or dancing going on. The trophy girls sittinâ?? pretty and flitting about with paperwork were about the extent of the glamour going on. http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc174/Ulysses3100/SuperCross%20Utaradit/P1040645.jpg A quirky commentator made up for it though by narrating the days events, races and so on. He even spun a few yarns about his mis-adventures with mia noiâ??s and getting caught out by the mia yai and so on! Being farangs we were wide open for some good natured piss-taking. But thatâ??s just the way it goes. Novelty humour just doing itâ??s thing I guess. Some rough and tumble armour! http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc174/Ulysses3100/SuperCross%20Utaradit/P1040650.jpg These gomps wanted me to join them for a pre-race whiskey session! We had some Leoâ??s in the booze armoury though so I took a mai ow on that one... http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc174/Ulysses3100/SuperCross%20Utaradit/P1040657.jpg The Honda CRF 250 ready to rock and roll. http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc174/Ulysses3100/SuperCross%20Utaradit/P1040659.jpg Havenâ??t got a hat? No problem, just make one out of a whiskey box! http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc174/Ulysses3100/SuperCross%20Utaradit/P1040666.jpg Watch Rider nearly had a close encounter with this gomp when he over-ran the burn slightly and mounted it! Better luck next time blue rider! http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc174/Ulysses3100/SuperCross%20Utaradit/P1040687.jpg http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc174/Ulysses3100/SuperCross%20Utaradit/P1040688.jpg Gettinâ?? a bit dirty out there... http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc174/Ulysses3100/SuperCross%20Utaradit/P1040790.jpg http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc174/Ulysses3100/SuperCross%20Utaradit/P1040792.jpg The young dude taking 1st on the podium is Boi our sponsored rider. Heâ??s up-and-coming and a brilliant super cross rider. http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc174/Ulysses3100/SuperCross%20Utaradit/P1040785.jpg Small bikes can groove supercross too, just make sure theyâ??ve a bracer otherwise it might collapse in on itself! http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc174/Ulysses3100/SuperCross%20Utaradit/P1040796.jpg On your marks... http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc174/Ulysses3100/SuperCross%20Utaradit/P1040807-1.jpg The final race was dominated by the current champion and Boi hot on his heels. Boi came 2nd but didnâ??t make it easy for the winner. It was a close-run thing for the first 4-5 laps, with Boi harrying and neck and neck to the leader. But the champion held his nerve and managed to pull away, extending the lead while Boi, already injured from an earlier fall, fell back a bit. The result, 1st to the current champion and 2nd to Boi. http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc174/Ulysses3100/SuperCross%20Utaradit/P1040812.jpg Source: On The Road Thailand: http://www.ontheroadthailand.com/RT_Supercross_Uturadit.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder Posted April 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 Here's the video of the Super Cross that day http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XF78uN-R1iU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pom Michael Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 Ryder - you should become a sponsor so you can put the images directly in the post - would make the readability and visual affect better. Example- Utaradit Super Cross Well the OTRT crew and co set off for the distant location in Utaradit for the one-day event held in April. Getting up early may be our thing but a 5 oâ??clock in the morning start was really busting some sleep-time. Nevertheless we all assembled and were on the road for 0530 hrs. Getting to the venue wasnâ??t easy, the Thai support crew really led the way and, being veterans of the motorsport scene knew exactly whereabouts it was. Our early start proved wise, the actual racing didnâ??t begin until mid-day but it meant we had the best land to set-up the bikes and gear. We even had time to walk the track itself and get a feel for the areas. The fire-service was on hand for cooling down the track and preventing dust-clouds blinding everyone. This was more of an art than a science though as certain areas became a near quagmire if a touch too much water was used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder Posted April 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 How much do I have to pay the piper each year to gain this privilige? Every other forum I go on has no such issue with posting pictures. Only this one wants cash for pics. Until the policy changes I'll keep it how it is thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekong Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 Its not an annual fee just a once off payment to help finance the upkeep of the board Check Here For Details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder Posted April 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 The adverts musn't be bringing in the coin I guess. However as it's not an annual thing I might give it some thought. Right now though I'm almost out of material until next time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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