Next Stop: La Crosse

[Chopper]

Who's in? Lets keep the numbers growing. One Day of Racing on the Black River in La Crosse, WI!

Be there!

List of Hotels that are within a mile of the site.

Super 8 1625 Rose Street (608) 781-8880 (closest to site)
Best Western Midway 1835 Rose St (877) 688-9260
Econo Lodge 1906 Rose Street (608) 781-0200
Settle Inn La Crosse 2110 Rose St (608)-781-5100
Howard Johnson 2150 Rose St (608) 781-0400

[joe563]

thanks for the phone numbers....

[joe563]

thanks for the phone numbers....

[fox river pwc]

Originally, I hadn't planned on LaX, due to my vacation starting the thursday after and it being just one day, etc...

However, now that my injury forced me to skip PP, I've changed my mind on LaX, and my plan is to attend/race. I'll be working till 4 on the saturday before and will drive straight there from work. Should be able to make it into town by about 8pm - maybe sooner if I leave work early. I was figuring on camping like last time, Hotel F-150.

Joe, JB, John, Kevin, Craig (both Criags) - you guys in for camping?

May have another new rider meet me there to give racing a try as well.

All of this is body-willing. My hip/back are a TON better today than even last Friday, and worlds better than memorial day when I looked (and felt) like a busted tree trunk. I plan to get out this sunday and run some buoys.

[fox river pwc]

Originally, I hadn't planned on LaX, due to my vacation starting the thursday after and it being just one day, etc...

However, now that my injury forced me to skip PP, I've changed my mind on LaX, and my plan is to attend/race. I'll be working till 4 on the saturday before and will drive straight there from work. Should be able to make it into town by about 8pm - maybe sooner if I leave work early. I was figuring on camping like last time, Hotel F-150.

Joe, JB, John, Kevin, Craig (both Criags) - you guys in for camping?

May have another new rider meet me there to give racing a try as well.

All of this is body-willing. My hip/back are a TON better today than even last Friday, and worlds better than memorial day when I looked (and felt) like a busted tree trunk. I plan to get out this sunday and run some buoys.

[spence-r]

Im in for novice ski stock and junior stock!

[spence-r]

Im in for novice ski stock and junior stock!

[CHOOCHOO]

I will be staying at a hotel, motel or will drive up in the morning.
Late, Craig

[CHOOCHOO]

I will be staying at a hotel, motel or will drive up in the morning.
Late, Craig

[joe563]

i will talk to julie but with the little dude i think we are also hotel'n

[joe563]

i will talk to julie but with the little dude i think we are also hotel'n

[fox river pwc]

Is Blackriver Beach the same one we were at last year, or is it the beach used in LaX during previous years?

[fox river pwc]

Is Blackriver Beach the same one we were at last year, or is it the beach used in LaX during previous years?

[joe563]

super 8 92 + tax pool and tub 24 hours
best weatern sold out
econo 79.99+tax no pool but hot tub
settle 109+tax
howard did answer the phone

we are going to stay at the super closest pool for the sammy man.. good times..made res today..few rooms left

[joe563]

super 8 92 + tax pool and tub 24 hours
best weatern sold out
econo 79.99+tax no pool but hot tub
settle 109+tax
howard did answer the phone

we are going to stay at the super closest pool for the sammy man.. good times..made res today..few rooms left

[Chopper]

quote:Originally posted by fox river pwc

Is Blackriver Beach the same one we were at last year, or is it the beach used in LaX during previous years?



It is the same location as last year. The previous site in La Crosse is done for good since the city is hellbent on enforcing a No Wake Zone that it passed into law last spring...

The site is the Black River Beach (located on the Black River, not the Mississippi River).

[Chopper]

quote:Originally posted by fox river pwc

Is Blackriver Beach the same one we were at last year, or is it the beach used in LaX during previous years?



It is the same location as last year. The previous site in La Crosse is done for good since the city is hellbent on enforcing a No Wake Zone that it passed into law last spring...

The site is the Black River Beach (located on the Black River, not the Mississippi River).

[joe563]

i like this spot better anyway... the beach was better there but there isnt as much traffic at this spot... i just dont trust people in there boats,i could se them coming into the course... dont forget people make your reservations for the kenosha race now... the deal ends june 25

[joe563]

i like this spot better anyway... the beach was better there but there isnt as much traffic at this spot... i just dont trust people in there boats,i could se them coming into the course... dont forget people make your reservations for the kenosha race now... the deal ends june 25

[fox river pwc]

So, that means that we've got the paved launch right next to the race site again - and no need for totes, if you've got a trailer you can back into the water...

Josh - any idea if trailer/RV camping would be allowed right at the site (in the parking lot)?

[fox river pwc]

So, that means that we've got the paved launch right next to the race site again - and no need for totes, if you've got a trailer you can back into the water...

Josh - any idea if trailer/RV camping would be allowed right at the site (in the parking lot)?

[RagingDiablo666]

I am going, not sure if I will be staying in Eau Claire or just driving out the day of.

[RagingDiablo666]

I am going, not sure if I will be staying in Eau Claire or just driving out the day of.

[Chopper]

quote:Originally posted by fox river pwc

So, that means that we've got the paved launch right next to the race site again - and no need for totes, if you've got a trailer you can back into the water...

Josh - any idea if trailer/RV camping would be allowed right at the site (in the parking lot)?


I would bet that as long as there are no tents this would not be a problem, but offically I would say no... So commonsense would need to prevail especially considering that the shore south of the landing has boat houses along it with people that live in them

And yeah, no tote needed there is a paved launch on site. It is probably the best part about the site.

[Chopper]

quote:Originally posted by fox river pwc

So, that means that we've got the paved launch right next to the race site again - and no need for totes, if you've got a trailer you can back into the water...

Josh - any idea if trailer/RV camping would be allowed right at the site (in the parking lot)?


I would bet that as long as there are no tents this would not be a problem, but offically I would say no... So commonsense would need to prevail especially considering that the shore south of the landing has boat houses along it with people that live in them

And yeah, no tote needed there is a paved launch on site. It is probably the best part about the site.

[joe563]

good times matt glad to see we have another racer... good job last weekend, do you have any friends that would be interested ??? bring them along... this is a fun race.. we will be heading up sat morning and hanging out,all day ... jump in the pool late ... good tijmes my man good times

[joe563]

good times matt glad to see we have another racer... good job last weekend, do you have any friends that would be interested ??? bring them along... this is a fun race.. we will be heading up sat morning and hanging out,all day ... jump in the pool late ... good tijmes my man good times

[CHOOCHOO]

Joe, I and Marsha will be up there late morning too we all can get together and hang out. NICE!
Late, Craig

[CHOOCHOO]

Joe, I and Marsha will be up there late morning too we all can get together and hang out. NICE!
Late, Craig

[fox river pwc]

If anyone wants to share a campsite at Pettibone, please let me know asap. Tent sites are still $19 plus tax. If memory serves, they allow 2 tents per site, and I'll be on my cot in the back of my F-150 again, so 3 of us could easily share a site. I also have a small generator now, so we'll have electricity if needed. However, it probably only holds enough gas to run 3 or 4 hours. If we need juice all night, I've got plenty of gas tanks from skis I've parted that I could rig up to it, so it can run all night.

[fox river pwc]

If anyone wants to share a campsite at Pettibone, please let me know asap. Tent sites are still $19 plus tax. If memory serves, they allow 2 tents per site, and I'll be on my cot in the back of my F-150 again, so 3 of us could easily share a site. I also have a small generator now, so we'll have electricity if needed. However, it probably only holds enough gas to run 3 or 4 hours. If we need juice all night, I've got plenty of gas tanks from skis I've parted that I could rig up to it, so it can run all night.

[JB]

I have a wedding on sat night. i will be driving up early in the morning with my hung over girlfriend. I will hate to stay sober at a wedding.

[JB]

I have a wedding on sat night. i will be driving up early in the morning with my hung over girlfriend. I will hate to stay sober at a wedding.

[joe563]

make me proud my man... sounds good craig,it will be fun where you staying at.. super 8 also????

[joe563]

make me proud my man... sounds good craig,it will be fun where you staying at.. super 8 also????

[JB]

I am all in this year. Just hope the Ultra can hang with me all year. I doubt the 750 will be out agian on the course till PDC when Joe is in also. Why spend the money on vintage when I can race the ultra for darn near the same money in entry fees.

[JB]

I am all in this year. Just hope the Ultra can hang with me all year. I doubt the 750 will be out agian on the course till PDC when Joe is in also. Why spend the money on vintage when I can race the ultra for darn near the same money in entry fees.

[CHOOCHOO]

I think the Howard Johnson. I be cheapest:D. But they all are in the same area.

[CHOOCHOO]

I think the Howard Johnson. I be cheapest:D. But they all are in the same area.

[JB]

i am going to call you david if you know what I mean.

[JB]

i am going to call you david if you know what I mean.

[Chopper]

You sure do got a pertty mouth. You're gonna do some praying for me boy!

[Chopper]

You sure do got a pertty mouth. You're gonna do some praying for me boy!

[RagingDiablo666]

Thanx Joe, I don't have anyone that has any PWC's, but should be able to talk a couple of buddy's to come along and hold for me! How the hell do I change me Aviator to a personal one???

[RagingDiablo666]

Thanx Joe, I don't have anyone that has any PWC's, but should be able to talk a couple of buddy's to come along and hold for me! How the hell do I change me Aviator to a personal one???

[joe563]

jb will do it for you send him a pm with the picture you want.. good times my man... good times indeed..

[joe563]

jb will do it for you send him a pm with the picture you want.. good times my man... good times indeed..

[joe563]

matt you have friends in eau claire??? stay in la crosse have some fun... we will be walking distance from the site

[joe563]

matt you have friends in eau claire??? stay in la crosse have some fun... we will be walking distance from the site

[gpr717]

hotel for me , no more loads, that and i like to shower and stuff too

[gpr717]

hotel for me , no more loads, that and i like to shower and stuff too

[joe563]

super 8.... boo ya party in the hot tub....

[joe563]

super 8.... boo ya party in the hot tub....

[RagingDiablo666]

I think the wife and I will be staying at the Super 8 as well.

[RagingDiablo666]

I think the wife and I will be staying at the Super 8 as well.

[joe563]

good times..

[joe563]

good times..

[RagingDiablo666]

Booked our room tonight, got it for $79. Check in is at 3pm. Planing on getting there around then. The girl on the phone said they have a huge parking lot, and should be able to handle a lot of truck/trailer setups. Look forward to seeing everyone out there. I am planning on bringing a bunch of Venison sausage with cheese and crackers for everyone. Any other idea's...let me know.

[RagingDiablo666]

Would also like to hold for some guys this race...have never done it. I won't have anyone but the wife coming with me, and she is staying under the tent...so will need the holders in return please.

[fox river pwc]

So, does anybody know of anybody planning to camp (Pettibone Campground)? I haven't booked anything yet...

[joe563]

i still have flash backs from last year.... your a j...a... son no f...you dad... f...you no f...you..stick ..it in your.....i am going to start my bike up, i am drunk and its 3:00 in the morning... best idea ever... f...you dad no f....you... do you want a bloody nose well here it is anyway.. f.... you

[fox river pwc]

Yeah, but that was cuz of the S&S harley fest. This year will be civilized - just as long as they don't let any X2 hooligans into the campground.

Have you already booked a hotel for sure, or are you on the fence?

[joe563]

hotel, booked, one each.... sorry

[Chopper]

More like, as long as the Jackass's in my hood stay in my hood you guys are fine. If not watch out cause they have put the guns away and are now using bats on each other. Just pulled the records for the house across the street and the police were there 36 times since June of '08... I crack up about the report that says "Shots Fired"... Livin in da hood!

[GB-GMAN]

quote:Originally posted by Chopper

Just pulled the records for the house across the street and the police were there 36 times since June of '08... I crack up about the report that says "Shots Fired"...


"Shots fired". . . Is that Flaming Volcano's, with their jelly doughnuts? I think you live by a Dunkin Doughnuts sports bar.

[:o)]

[Chopper]

Sorry dude, those were shots from a firearm.

[GB-GMAN]

I hope you have steel windows.

I hope they don't steal them

[fox river pwc]

FYI:
Pettibone Resort doesn't accept single night camping reservations (min 1 week is what they want), but they assured me that walk-ins won't be a problem as only 3 (out of several hundred sites) are booked for the saturday night before the race. $19 for a tent site, $33 if you want electricity.

[gpr717]

I am in . watch out all I 'm staying at the Holiday Inn Express

[Chopper]

Billboard for the La Crosse race linked here: http://www.ijsba.com/ijsba/index.cfm?s=ijsba&t=2009/misc/0120.htm

[fox river pwc]

Pretty neat. The pic even stars good ole' #585 [:p]. Hopefully, the lines this sunday will be fuller than the billboard demonstrates...

[Chopper]

In order for lines to be fuller this would require that people need to show up and race. Hell We'd have a hand full of X2 Vintage 650's on line but none of them are legal cause they don't have lanyards on them...

[fox river pwc]

Is there even gonna be pre-race safety inspection at LaX this year? I ask, because we didn't have it there last year.

Besides, how much damage can a riderless and lanyardless 300# 39mph X2 do anyhow? I mean, it's not like a 900# 65mph GPR rock-crusher (with rider) with f'd up steering that can unexpectedly act like a drunken stevie wonder is driving it. Bwaaaaaaaahahahaha!!!

Anyhow, I know zig's got the stuff to convert them over to lanyards for around $75, I think??? Or, I've got some spare yami handlebar switch assemblies I could loan out for the race, but I'd need them back afterwards. I should be there on saturday a good 2 hours before sunset, or I could mail them. Just a thought...

[joe563]

if that is the only deal we could talk to scott and make sure the idle is turned off and maybe let it go... it does the same thing basically..x-2 master and commander of the universe at will to old ladies on a stick.. the bill baord is awesome.. be cool to get one on 94 in kenosha..good times

[Chopper]

quote:Originally posted by fox river pwc

Is there even gonna be pre-race safety inspection at LaX this year? I ask, because we didn't have it there last year.

Besides, how much damage can a riderless and lanyardless 300# 39mph X2 do anyhow? I mean, it's not like a 900# 65mph GPR rock-crusher (with rider) with f'd up steering that can unexpectedly act like a drunken stevie wonder is driving it. Bwaaaaaaaahahahaha!!!

Anyhow, I know zig's got the stuff to convert them over to lanyards for around $75, I think??? Or, I've got some spare yami handlebar switch assemblies I could loan out for the race, but I'd need them back afterwards. I should be there on saturday a good 2 hours before sunset, or I could mail them. Just a thought...


$75 that is half of what I have into the whole X2...! I think that we have something figured out. Now the question is does one enter 4 classes for the day? Hum...

I would say that X2's are not super dangerous, but they also don't steer very well. If there is a line of X2's which there could be, it will be a totally magical Chitshow with monsterous leg drags at 10MPH!. Maybe even better than the full line of Tigersharks at the Lure in '03.

[fox river pwc]

Technically speaking, everyone's idle is supposed to be turned down for the race. The problem is turning down the idle doesn't help when the throttle return spring breaks and the rider gets tossed before hitting the kill button. Then you have a WOT unguided missle (well, ummm, sort of ;)) on the mississippi. I think even if the fellow racers "sign off" on the lanyard thing, you still have the liability of everyone and everything else within reach of an X2's tank of gas. It's a tough decision, and it sucks, especially when we don't have a ton of racers and no one really wants to turn away any racers, if possible - and we all know the odds of an X2 w/o lanyard catastrophe are small, but what happens to GLW if a known safety issue is "ignored", and trouble occurs?

[Chopper]

quote:Originally posted by fox river pwc

Technically speaking, everyone's idle is supposed to be turned down for the race.


Not true, that rule was changed I believe in 2003. Here is the offical rule:
17.3.9 All watercraft, with the exception of those used during freestyle competition, must have a properly working, lanyard-type
engine stop switch installed. Modifications made to the lanyard-type engine stop switch, using tape, wire or any other
material whatsoever, that can be removed by the rider or pit crew during or immediately following a competition event are
not allowed. [u]Engines may idle at any time, provided that the lanyard is connected.</u>

[fox river pwc]

quote:Originally posted by Chopper


quote:Originally posted by fox river pwc

Is there even gonna be pre-race safety inspection at LaX this year? I ask, because we didn't have it there last year.

Besides, how much damage can a riderless and lanyardless 300# 39mph X2 do anyhow? I mean, it's not like a 900# 65mph GPR rock-crusher (with rider) with f'd up steering that can unexpectedly act like a drunken stevie wonder is driving it. Bwaaaaaaaahahahaha!!!

Anyhow, I know zig's got the stuff to convert them over to lanyards for around $75, I think??? Or, I've got some spare yami handlebar switch assemblies I could loan out for the race, but I'd need them back afterwards. I should be there on saturday a good 2 hours before sunset, or I could mail them. Just a thought...


$75 that is half of what I have into the whole X2...! I think that we have something figured out. Now the question is does one enter 4 classes for the day? Hum...

I would say that X2's are not super dangerous, but they also don't steer very well. If there is a line of X2's which there could be, it will be a totally magical Chitshow with monsterous leg drags at 10MPH!. Maybe even better than the full line of Tigersharks at the Lure in '03.


I figured $75 was a good chunk of what the X2 cost.

What have you got figured out?

[fox river pwc]

quote:Originally posted by Chopper


quote:Originally posted by fox river pwc

Technically speaking, everyone's idle is supposed to be turned down for the race.


Not true, that rule was changed I believe in 2003. Here is the offical rule:
17.3.9 All watercraft, with the exception of those used during freestyle competition, must have a properly working, lanyard-type
engine stop switch installed. Modifications made to the lanyard-type engine stop switch, using tape, wire or any other
material whatsoever, that can be removed by the rider or pit crew during or immediately following a competition event are
not allowed. [u]Engines may idle at any time, provided that the lanyard is connected.</u>


Gotcha. Thanks for the clarification. I've always turned mine down for the race. Didn't know I didn't have to, just assumed it was a "standard" racing requirement, as I've had to do it in other motorsports.

I know with the 4 strokes/EFI skis, turning down the idle isn't a simple turn of a screw anyhow.

[fox river pwc]

Side question about LaX, Josh - what are the water temps like by you right now?

[Chopper]

quote:Originally posted by fox river pwc

Side question about LaX, Josh - what are the water temps like by you right now?


Getting warmer every day. Mid 70's right now. I would guess that it will be upper 70's by sunday if the heat stays on.

[joe563]

59 lake michigan.... thats sweet for this time of year..the whole x-2 thing doesnt matter to me...i new it would be bashed by boy yamaha,he dont have one....

[fox river pwc]

Bashed? Hardly. Unless you define bashing as discussing reality. I dunno, but I do know that I don't make the rules, so who cares what I think? Anyhow, I don't need my own X2, cuz iceracer lets me ride his as much as I feel like. Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free?

[Chopper]

quote:Originally posted by fox river pwc

Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free?


Paul, I think the quote above defines how one's life is lived...

[fox river pwc]

Perhaps, but it's only half the story in this case. I also have several riding friends that are welcome to ride any and all of my skis whenever they want, and I never hesitate to let people try my skis simply for the asking, iceracer included. I've been paying if forward for a very loooooooong time...

You guys just don't see it, cuz you're all yami-haters ;), but that's cool too :).

[Chopper]

We just like to keep our ankles strong on the Kawi's :D

[R Hudson]

Kankles?

Sorry Josh. This is my first post here so I figured it may as well be childish :)

[joe563]

good job you will fit right in....

[joe563]

does anyone have a good prop for an ultra 150?? if so please bring it to lax for me,i will buy it.. it is for a good friend of mine.. thanks joe

[JB]

Zig has a stock one. http://s243.photobucket.com/albums/ff21/radracingpics/KAW%20driveline/?action=view&current=propkultra150.jpg

[Burtka]

Just got a room at the Days Inn... :( Guess I am lucky to have a room at all. EVERYTHING was booked! See ya'll there. Freestyle and Vintage 650. Hope some of you are duting off those 550s and 650s... I want a full line!

Anyone have a stock Kawi that they would lend or rent out for a race?? If there isn't many in the Vintage 650 class I may wanna run Pro-Am Stock or Vets.