Updates from Christopher WeedonUpdates from Christopher Weedonhttp://www.loopd.com/members/drweedon/blog.aspx5577/RFS/2/befc65bd-b106-45ce-b183-74f638f7affdi.jpg/RFS/2/befc65bd-b106-45ce-b183-74f638f7affd.jpg5050Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:28:02 GMTWed, 05 Nov 2008 18:28:02 GMThttp://backend.userland.com/rssInfluenceNetwork RSS Generator30will be at REM this sat.will be at REM this sat.http://www.loopd.com/members/drweedon/blog.aspx?euid=96fc7092-348f-42a9-a507-e9edcfe6ba23Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:28:02 GMTVet Int. -First race in new classToday was my first race in the Vet Int. class.&nbsp; I did rather well and pulled a 2-1 for first overall.&nbsp; I still have a long way to go though, but I didn't fall off the pace.&nbsp; I kept the charge the whole 20 min. moto, and kept with the group for 3/4 of the race.&nbsp; My arms started to get tired, and I lost my steam with two laps to go.&nbsp; Still, I rode the Int. pace and I am happy about that.<br /><br />The next race will be REM's October-Cross, which is on the Glen Helen's National track.&nbsp; That will be a lot of fun.&nbsp; After that will be the Lake Elsinore GP.&nbsp; <br type="_moz" />http://www.loopd.com/members/drweedon/blog.aspx?resourceId=31a255a6-feed-4dcc-afdc-d30a5793f04fSat, 04 Oct 2008 21:27:19 GMTREM Summer Series Rd. 9 series finale and thoughts...Sunday was the last round of the REM No Fear Summer series, Rd. 9.&nbsp; It has been a great series.&nbsp; I have scored 16 moto wins to win the championship in the Vet Nov. class.&nbsp; I will be moving up to the more competitive Vet Int. class, where I'll be riding 30 min. motos instead of the 20 min. motos that the Nov. class does.<br /> <br /> I'm very excited to be moving up to the Int. class(again) after taking a few years off of racing.&nbsp; I am now back to where I was when I stopped racing and feel great.&nbsp; All the swimming, mtn bike riding and time in the gym is really paying off in my results.<br /> I am able to push harder and through the whole moto, not just the first few laps.&nbsp; <br /> <br /> A big thanks go out to the organizers of REM, Frank and Myra.&nbsp; I have been running REM since way back in 93 when they were still at the famous Carlsbad Raceway, and they have always put on a great place to race.&nbsp; A big thanks goes out to my father for being there through it all and still pushing himself in the 50+ class every weekend of this summer series.&nbsp; Without his support and him introducing me to this addicting sport, I wouldn't be here today with this love for motocross.<br /> <br /> Now...on to the Intermediate class...<br type="_moz" />http://www.loopd.com/members/drweedon/blog.aspx?resourceId=483012a2-c83f-4293-adcb-4464eadf154eMon, 29 Sep 2008 10:37:36 GMTREM Summer Series Rd. 3 report<p>This past weekend was the 3rd round of the REM summer series at Glen Helen, CA.&nbsp; The track layout was the same as last week, but the personality of the track was completely different from last week.&nbsp; First, the track got more water this weekend, and second, the REM track officials decided to rip the track deep for this weekend.&nbsp; Both of the conditions combined to privide a rough, rutted, track filled with braking bumps.&nbsp; Mix that with 98 degree heat, and it would be a rough day of racing.</p> <p>My first moto I pulled out to a size-able lead and on lap 3 my front tire slid out in a muddy, rutted corner.&nbsp; I was able to keep the bike running and get back up with the lead.&nbsp; I was able to finish and take the win.&nbsp;</p> <p>Second moto I was 3rd going into the first turn, and was able to pull the lead in my class.&nbsp; I was riding well, but slid out on an off-camber corner.&nbsp; I remounted and lost the lead for about half a lap.&nbsp; After the finish, I was able to pull ahead and re-take the lead.&nbsp; I would put my head down and pull out to give myself a gap to cruz to another moto win, and the overall win for the day.</p> <p>So, the first three rounds, I have three 1st place overalls for the series.&nbsp; Feels good.</p> <p>MXA's REM race report...<br /> <a href="http://motocrossactionmag.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&amp;nm=&amp;type=news&amp;mod=News&amp;mid=9A02E3B96F2A415ABC72CB5F516B4C10&amp;tier=3&amp;nid=A9EBA74A59834FCD83C52AB267A3F6F3">motocrossactionmag.com/ME2/dirmod.asp</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.loopd.com/members/drweedon/blog.aspx?resourceId=093fc4ff-4a5f-43d2-a4a2-b0b9b124fa0dSun, 27 Jul 2008 14:32:16 GMTMentions on MXA's REM race reports...<p>Here are a few links to MXA's REM race reports where I have been mentioned.&nbsp; </p> <p>MXA's REM race report REM Rd. 1 - My dad and I got mentioned in the report.</p> <p><a href="http://www.motocrossactionmag.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&amp;nm=&amp;type=news&amp;mod=News&amp;mid=9A02E3B96F2A415ABC72CB5F516B4C10&amp;tier=3&amp;nid=D2B7DE8F2196493A8B8A0C7DCFA87EF2">www.motocrossactionmag.com/ME2/dirmod.asp</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>MXA's REM race report REM rd.2 - </p> <p><a href="http://www.motocrossactionmag.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&amp;nm=&amp;type=news&amp;mod=News&amp;mid=9A02E3B96F2A415ABC72CB5F516B4C10&amp;tier=3&amp;nid=566CB8CB827C43129962BE9C1D1FBFFC">www.motocrossactionmag.com/ME2/dirmod.asp</a></p>http://www.loopd.com/members/drweedon/blog.aspx?resourceId=422c42a2-2366-48a8-a1c2-a600edb66ea9Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:16:35 GMTREM Summer Series Rd.1<p>The start of the REM summer series started this past weekend on July 12th.&nbsp; I was excited to race again, as I have turned over a new leaf.&nbsp; Working out again, mountain biking and swimming.&nbsp; I want to get back&nbsp; in to competitive form.</p> <p>The track at REM is typical Glen Helen.&nbsp; Big hills, and rutty.&nbsp; The track was a lot of fun though. I signed up in the Vet. Nov. class and headed out for practice.</p> <p>Moto one I&nbsp; was second in to turn one.&nbsp; I pulled a good lead over the guys in my class, and let the other guys that I wasn't racing pass.&nbsp; By the time the checkered flag waved after 7 laps, I had built up a 15 sec. lead.&nbsp; I was pumped.</p> <p>The second moto was a repeat of the first, as I was second in to the first turn.&nbsp; I rode smooth and strong to finish the 7 lap race in first again and with a 20 sec. lead this time.</p> <p>Going 1-1 for 1st overall made me feel very good, as all the hard work I have put in with my new routine is showing on the track.&nbsp; This Sat. is round two of the Summer series.&nbsp; It will be another great day for me!</p> <p>-CWD</p>http://www.loopd.com/members/drweedon/blog.aspx?resourceId=b6f3e05f-0acd-409d-9662-6ef8e3bde6baThu, 17 Jul 2008 21:23:08 GMTCalifornia Classic GP series RD.1The California Classic GP at Cahuilla Creek on Dec. 10, 2006 was a blast.&nbsp; Very fun, techincal since it rained.&nbsp;&nbsp; I battled for 7th after a bad start left me in 10th.&nbsp; <br /> <br /> Track layout was very fun and will be doing the rest of the series.<br /> <br /> Rd.2 - Racetown 1/21/07<br /> Rd.3 - I-5MX&nbsp; 2/11/07<br /> Rd.4 - Comp Edge&nbsp; 3/07http://www.loopd.com/members/drweedon/blog.aspx?resourceId=338f22d9-8201-4c18-8059-5cbb451771dbMon, 11 Dec 2006 11:05:53 GMTBack on the bikeI am back riding as of yesterday, Dec. 28, 2005. Although not at 100%, I am taking it easy till I feel comfortable again. I do not want to risk injuring my knee again before it is ready. I`ll be training and getting my knee back to race shape by March. I look forward to the 2006 race season racing in such SoCal series`s such as VetX, REM, and other local races. This is a big step in my goal to get back to racing competively in 2006.http://www.loopd.com/members/drweedon/blog.aspx?resourceId=73b6aaca-555e-43a8-9731-6b6382d4cd7aThu, 29 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT