The Brush of Fame

Hopefully, by now, you have looked over the first post below about all the race action last night. Now, you get to hear about the brush of fame. So after leaving the race track, we needed a bit to eat and so off it was to the Shakopee Culver's. In front of us taking his order was motorsickle stuntman Bubba Blackwell and his fiancee.  He was at the race as an honorary flag man. This cat has done motorsickle stunts and jumps that have beat Evel's jump records on a Harley. Anyway, we had a nice chat and he is genuine gentleman who is appreciative of his fans. No photos, unfortunately, but he did sign a Culver's discount coupon for me. It was the best piece of paper I had at the time. And this shall go into the Motorsickle Hall of Fame in my basement. Thanks Bubba.

Not to be used at a Culver's for discount.

Harley wheelie. Yep, he does this. 

Airborne action.

With the record setting Harley XR750.

Last Night's Action

'Twas a swell evening last night at Canterbury Downs for the American Flat Track Racing event dubbed the Minnesota Mile. Some good race action which you can read all about here:
American Flat Track results

Otherwise, here is a pile of pics; nothing too serious as it was a sorta chilly evening and the images were captured with the Crap-Matic Wonder-Phone camera.

Nice display of what runs on the track. These are nice bikes.

Yep, about 100 per. Stoopid phone could not cut it.

Getting prepped for the main event. Indian is a dominant ride.

The single-action is fun to catch. These move fast.

Even KTM makes the show.

Some schmoe hanging in the pits.

At work on the Kawa's. Yes, we like Kawasaki.

Fan friendly. Pits were opened for,chats, swag and signatures.

Getting this bad boy ready for the big show.

Bikes.

And more bikes.

Greetings From It-lee

Yep, Our Man in the Field has traveled abroad, not for work, but for shits-and-giggles. This time it is Italy. (Fun fact: Italy is shaped like a boot and therefore it produces a lot of boots, especially for motorsickle riders.) Doing his dutiful duty, he is spreading the word about the Ironworks' mojo. Cards have been handed out. Carry on in that duty, sir.

No idea what bike this is, but the rider has a bitchin' card.

This is Italy. If Red Wing were more bad-ass, it would look like this.

When You Are Banned From Riding...

What do you do? Roll out at least one bike and start the work for the winter nap. Uggggh. Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know for the rest of you, there is plenty of riding yet to be had. I'll just stay at home and drink coffee. And play Scrabble.

No Horsies on Saturday

But there is gonna be some flat track racing at Canterbury Down in Shakopee. If you wear your Renaissance Festival outfit, you get an extra 10 percent off.

Details of race, go here: American Flat Track

This kid will be there.

These guys will be there, too

This will not be there.