Series: OMRRA
Date: August 21-22

Classes raced and results
600 Supersport - 1st
600 Superbike - 2nd
Formula Ultra - 3rd

Yet another action packed weekend, one that saw us take another step forward in the development of our bikes.

A HUGE congratulations goes out to my dear friend Steve Whiting who got married this weekend. Although I wasn't able to be there bud, I was thinking about you! Congrats again!

Thank yous!
OK, a superhuman effort here from our team painter Rob Burns. After my "oops" from the Seattle round just seven days ago, Robbie jumped on getting our 600 back to form. Rob, I don't know how you do this stuff so fast, but we appreciate you and all your efforts, thank you!
Again, fast food racing (Jeff and Francie LaMarche) brought their hospitality and phenomenal food to cater to the team this weekend. I can't tell you guys how much this support improves the weekends. Thank you! :o)
Tom, Chris and everyone at Pirelli. Thanks for the tremendous support and belief in me!
And last, but not least, I have to thank my crew chief Don Beck. Don's efforts and skills have taken us forward in big ways this year. Without him we would not be where we are. Thanks Don!

Video:Morning Practice

Notes on practice:
Practice went well as the times seemed to be coming relatively easily. I spent my time focusing on the details of each lap and how I could improve. I still feel I'm leaving some time on the table in a few key sections so that's something for me to work on.

Race one 600 Supersport
I did well off the line and slotted into second place going into turn one. With some luck I made my way to the front. It was clear to me that there were a few sections I needed to improve on and a few where we had a clear advantage. It all came down to the last lap where traffic became part of the plan. I managed to use the traffic to my advantage and take the lead in turn three. Despite another attempt for a lead change in turn four I was able to square the corner off and lead the group to the stripe. A good win and huge second place for my quasi team-mate Brian Pinkstaff.

Race two 600 Superbike
Another decent start saw me take the lead in the opening lap. I held the lead and set the pace for the first three laps while things started to settle in. It was shaping up to be an epic scrap for the win but the rider in front of me developed a problem and started to vent water as his bike was apparently overheating. Despite my efforts to inform the marshals I had to back off a little to avoid crashing in the water left from his bike as I entered the turns. Luckily I managed to save a near crash and took a frustrating second.

Race three Formula Ultra
In the ongoing saga of our Superbike program I opted to ride the 600 yet again. I got a phenomenal start and slotted myself into fifth place. As it was wet I took the first few laps relatively easy to get a feel for the available traction and for the rear intermediate tire to come in. By the third lap I was feeling good and started to chip away at the leaders. I managed to reel them in by almost three seconds when a rider crashed in front of me in turn eight. We were both very lucky that I didn't hit him. With that they brought out the red flag and I managed third.

Again, thanks to all my sponsors, friends and family for their tremendous support. Without it, we wouldn't be racing.

Stay tuned -

Oliver