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Ric
04-01-2008, 11:16 AM
well all, I think its about time I hang up my wheeling keys, its been a GREAT ride, but I think Im going to get back into the bike racing gig. I still "have the need for speed"
My longtime friend Jeff Heishman, that owns Liberty Cycle Center, is going to close shop in Kansas City, and move it out here to Littleton, (his wife is from Littleton) Ive known Jeff for about 25 years, bought my 2nd bike from Bill (his dad) the 3rd, 4th and 5th bike from Jeff.
I will be his 400, 500 and 600cc rider, thats HUGE, that means I get the bikes, all the parts and equipment and a mech given to me, all I got to do is race, wooohoooo, Ive always wanted to get back into bikes, but the cost of them now, is crazy, and a set of race tires are like $300-400 a set, and they are only good for ONE race.
Ill be going back to KC on or around the 23rd, to go over some details, and yea, visit the kiddos, lol we will go to a taylor to get me fitted for a new (vanson) suite, get my helment (shoei) boots (alpinstar) gloves, etc.
The best part of this, I dont have to buy anything, no trailer, no tow rig, Im going to see if he will get me a new Tundra, hes got an 07, with the LCC logo, so Ill probley get that old one,lol and he will get the 08. oh well.
Anyways, you all are family, we will always be friends, and we will still hang out etc. but I just wont have time to wheel, as we will be traveling alot, and yes.... Ill get you pitpasses, you all are part of the pit team
No I probley wont be selling my rig, dont ask, lol both Tyler and Trever want it, so it will be going to them, since Jeff will probley give me a LCC truck, lol

04 Rocko Taco
04-01-2008, 11:22 AM
Congrats Ric this is a great oppurtunity, and while the wheeling world will miss you, you're always welcome!!

bigwapitijohnny
04-01-2008, 11:43 AM
What!? Say it ain't so...Here is to one of the true good guys on this board. If it wasn't for you, my runner would be nowhere near where it is on the UltimateYota continuum. You have always made me feel 'welcome' and always made time for me and my son. Keep in touch and God speed on the two wheeler :angel:. I feel a Stroud's run when you come into K.C....Let me know.

Best regards,

BWJ

4x4mike
04-01-2008, 12:04 PM
April fools?

Anyways, congrats. Sounds like you're going to have a great time.

EWAYota
04-01-2008, 12:06 PM
Ric, that sounds exciting, congrats on the oppurtunity. I do hope you stick around, even if its only in the Off Topic area to at least up-date us on your progress through out the season.

The great thing about wheeling, there are no age restrictions, so after your done racing, you can always get back into it. Not so easy the other way around.

So what series would this be in and where would you be racing at?

neliconcept
04-01-2008, 01:57 PM
im calling April Fools, Ric quit 4wheeling? THATS OUTRAGGEOUS! lol

04 Rocko Taco
04-01-2008, 02:00 PM
im calling April Fools, Ric quit 4wheeling? THATS OUTRAGGEOUS! lol

im thinking the same thing Blake, especially since he seem to let go so easy... :hillbill:

4Runner202020
04-01-2008, 02:05 PM
lol ya and he's still plannin trail runs and stuff. haha i donno though.

DHC6twinotter
04-01-2008, 02:15 PM
Man, I was pretty bummed out till you all reminded me it was April fools. LOL! :laugh:

Ric
04-01-2008, 05:06 PM
:rofl: GOTCHA YA.... lol,, well maybe some of ya..

WOOOOW, I didnt know what type of response or replies this would get.

NO, Im not giving up on wheeling, but some of what I said was true...
Jeff is a close family friend, and yes he owns Liberty Cycle Center, Im NOT going to race for them, Im way to old, lol but yea they are talking about moving out here.

04 Rocko Taco,
I would miss wheeling more that it would miss me..

bigwapitijohnny,
Jon, woow, thats very touching, and greatly apprciated, you are "good people" you and your son are always welcome with me and my family, our kids had a great time together.

4x4mike,
you are correct.

EWAYota,
thanks for being nice, and you are correct, theres no ages limit, Im proof of that, lol.

neliconcept,
you know me better, lol

4Runner202020,
Bobby, your learning, lol Im addicted to wheeling..

DHC6twinotter,
dont worry, IF something like that would happen, Im addicted to the forum, Im on here EVERYDAY, may not post, but Im here, lol

You all really made my day, hell my month, you made me feel respected, well liked, and well thought of. Im honored to be associated with fine people like we have here.
As Brain once said "you become the people you associate with" and thats sooooo true, Im glad you all welcomed me here. I hope I put atleast a little smile on your faces.

DHC6twinotter
04-01-2008, 05:15 PM
I hope I put atleast a little smile on your faces.

That you did...that you did. You're a class act ric. :D

Ric
04-01-2008, 05:31 PM
I hope I put atleast a little smile on your faces.

That you did...that you did. You're a class act ric. :D

very good... you all here have always had good jokes, brightened my days, and im sure others, and well just made us feel welcome, I wanted to return the favor, the makin ya all smile part.

bigwapitijohnny
04-01-2008, 07:16 PM
Yeah you got me :lol:...O.K., now everything is right with the world again...well almost...got to get my lift, tires, sliders, lockers... :thumbup:

Ric
04-01-2008, 07:32 PM
lol,, good deal, yea I dont think I could totally give up wheeling... some of the suff I read here, is just great, keep up the fun, and the tech info guys. :thumbup: