National/ Pro Riders Stealing the Ex Championsh

[TightSqueeze]

There are a number that do care, and they usually run the LW and smaller classes.  My theory is they know they can't make it in the bigger classes so they choose a less competitive environment to prove themselves in order to make themselves feel better.  This goes right along with wanting to be the fastest of all the guys that can't beat you...  But that's a different argument altogether.

Hey!  I resemble that remark.  Lightweights are people too!  With feelings and ...

Nah, I don't take it personal, anymore.  I did at the time, but now I realize that it doesn't matter.

I wasn't never fast on an SV, and wouldn't never be any faster on anything else.  Riding with Pro's, semi-pros, and pro am's is pretty fun.

I guess I never did gloat about passing Marty Craggil on my SV at Barber.  :D

That's why I love the WERA Endurance Series.  I can be fast enough to contribute to the team effort, and it doesn't matter who's faster until 4, 6, or 8 hours later.

[Photo_Chick]

Not meaning to sound negative, but why is a Wera rep on a CCS board? I have heard nothing but bad about the Wera board (along with several others) and don't look forward to that atmosphere contaminating our board. Not meant as a personal attack, just curious as to why you are here?

For one thing, a lot of the members on this board run WERA as well and are on the WERA board daily!  Contaminating your board?  Who says they're not the same ones that go from here to the WERA board.  Just because you are a representative of one organization doesn't mean that you can't learn from another and vice versa.  It's called sharing.  Both organizations have their pros and cons.  Both are good organizations.  The boards may be a little different but they are both good, informative boards.  Just my .02

[GAMEDIC]

For one thing, a lot of the members on this board run WERA as well and are on the WERA board daily!  Contaminating your board?  Who says they're not the same ones that go from here to the WERA board.  Just because you are a representative of one organization doesn't mean that you can't learn from another and vice versa.  It's called sharing.  Both organizations have their pros and cons.  Both are good organizations.  The boards may be a little different but they are both good, informative boards.  Just my .02

YOU GO GIRL ;D

[GSXR RACER MIKE]

For one thing, a lot of the members on this board run WERA as well and are on the WERA board daily!  Contaminating your board?  Who says they're not the same ones that go from here to the WERA board.  Just because you are a representative of one organization doesn't mean that you can't learn from another and vice versa.  It's called sharing.  Both organizations have their pros and cons.  Both are good organizations.  The boards may be a little different but they are both good, informative boards.  Just my .02

     Over the last year of being on this board I have seen numerous people state how this boards' general attitude was alot more respectful than some of the others, how opposing views on issues were actually discussed in a tasteful manner instead of pointlessly argued, and that needless name calling and antagonizing is kept to a minimum here (but don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with a little spirited rivalry).

     I'm not saying that anyone is not welcome here, I just would prefer that those other things don't follow along. I can't once recall seeing someone post about how the WERA board was good, but I have seen many posts to the opposite. I suppose I should have gone and checked for myself before relying on the general opinion of the numerous posts I have seen in the past.

     When I made my comment about why Mongo was here it was because I found it rather strange that someone involved in WERA itself was on a CCS board asking questions about what riders think, I would have thought that would be something that you would be discussing with WERA riders. I personally don't care who uses this board, it's for all to share, it's not mine personally by any means. I enjoy thought provoking communication from almost anyone, and Mongo is expressing their view in a good way so far, I respect that. Sorry if I offended anyone by my statement, it was not intended to be taken in that way.

[the_weggie_man]

Actually Jesse doesn't care that it was Steve Rapp or any other rider that beat him in that race. All he cares about is winning, no matter who he has to beat.

Had it not been for one slight mistake by Jesse the race would have been a hell of a lot closer and maybe Jesse would have won.

Point still is that in my opinion Steve Rapp or any other racer with his experience and backing has no business taking the checkered flag at any CCS or WERA event. As for needing the money from contingency or purse.... read the lifestyle thing in
Roadracing World about Rapp. Yeah, he really looks like he needs the cash. Give me a break.

[stickman]

...I can't once recall seeing someone post about how the WERA board was good....

The WERA board is good, it is very good. Perhaps the best board I've ever had the pleasure of frequenting.

In fact, when I was first learning about this whole racing business, I lurked on both boards trying to decide which organization to race with. I decided to race with WERA, mostly because the people seemed fun and genuine. I enjoy the witty, intelligent conversations found daily on the WERA bbs.

Sure, sometimes there are senseless fights, but that's what happens with a close family. The people are real.

[THE_D.O.C.]

WERA board is good.

CCS board is getting better. (mainly from the wera infidels coming here)

rapp = crap.

[GSXR RACER MIKE]

     Glad to hear that, at least there is finally some positive.  :)

[r6_philly]

The WERA board is good, it is very good. Perhaps the best board I've ever had the pleasure of frequenting.

In fact, when I was first learning about this whole racing business, I lurked on both boards trying to decide which organization to race with. I decided to race with WERA, mostly because the people seemed fun and genuine. I enjoy the witty, intelligent conversations found daily on the WERA bbs.

Sure, sometimes there are senseless fights, but that's what happens with a close family. The people are real.

so I guess we are not fun and genuine huh... ::)

[stickman]

Genuine? Maybe.
Fun...no.  ;D

Let's just say the wera board allows people to let it hang out, to be themselves. The ccs board doesn't.

[EX#996]

Genuine? Maybe.
Fun...no.  ;D

Let's just say the wera board allows people to let it hang out, to be themselves. The ccs board doesn't.

OK....

You know I would have to pipe up here.

I am the moderator on this board and perhaps a bit conservative, but there is a very good reason behind it.  The reason is that not only I read this board, but so does my daughter and other kids of racing families.  Tell me the truth, would you want your child reading some of the stuff on the other boards?  No.

Also, I like others, frequent these boards while at work (on breaks only  ;) ;D).  Work has certain standards as to what is considered an acceptable site to frequent.  I don't frequent the WERA or other boards while at work because some of those threads could be labeled as "mature."  Once that happens, no access to that site  :'(.

You can be yourself on this board, however vugarity and violence is not welcome and it is not needed.

Dawn   :)

[GregR6]

Aren't we getting a little off the subject here?  ;D

Well said Dawn.