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New School Racing / Re: 2025 Race Blog - Year 9 - Still Lunging for the Line!
« Last post by Mikku on October 26, 2025, 09:23 AM »The final round of the Joetsu race series took place yesterday, a day earlier than normal, which was perfect timing as it poured down with rain today! 
There were 11 riders in the 30 and over mixed class, divided into two racks with the top four from each going onto the main. I was in the second rack of six, along with some of my regular rivals. Was getting out of the gate well all morning and went 1/2/3 to qualify for the main. The first moto win was probably the best I've ridden all year, with a decent start, a second straight move for the lead and some smart (for me) riding to keep ahead to the line.
I chose lane 7 in the main, the thinking being to keep away from any trouble on the inside, but I got swamped before the first corner, so was left fighting for 6th. I had a great battle for the spot, briefly taking it after a final corner move but then losing out in a drag race to the line. I therefore finished in my start gate position, which was a little disappointing after the motos but it was nonetheless a good day of racing, so no complaints after a two-month break.
Next race should hopefully be in a fortnight's time back in Osaka. In the meantime, it's the Asian Championships at the new Nagoya track, so I may go and check that out at the weekend.
There were 11 riders in the 30 and over mixed class, divided into two racks with the top four from each going onto the main. I was in the second rack of six, along with some of my regular rivals. Was getting out of the gate well all morning and went 1/2/3 to qualify for the main. The first moto win was probably the best I've ridden all year, with a decent start, a second straight move for the lead and some smart (for me) riding to keep ahead to the line.
I chose lane 7 in the main, the thinking being to keep away from any trouble on the inside, but I got swamped before the first corner, so was left fighting for 6th. I had a great battle for the spot, briefly taking it after a final corner move but then losing out in a drag race to the line. I therefore finished in my start gate position, which was a little disappointing after the motos but it was nonetheless a good day of racing, so no complaints after a two-month break.
Next race should hopefully be in a fortnight's time back in Osaka. In the meantime, it's the Asian Championships at the new Nagoya track, so I may go and check that out at the weekend.
usually look in at least once a week 
but I fear them days are long gone as imo its the world thats fooked now! 
