Hooters I Have Known

I had Labor Day lunch at the Jacksonville Southside Hooters. There weren't many customers in attendance... they must have all been at the beach. I ordered the Lots A Tots with jalapeno peppers. What I got was guacamole instead. I had to ask for jalapenos on the side. The Varsity must have had the day off. HG Danielle was delightful and entertaining. There weren't many other customers to care for so I got extra attention. I was fortunate to have gotten a good photographer for my traditional photo with the staff. Two was all we could summon but two was plenty.

To Vespa Or Not To Vespa

Scooter, anyone?

This is a Vespa GTS300 Super on display at the Jacksonville Scooter Superstore, a Vespa/Aprilia/Moto Guzzi dealer. I think this red one looks ok but I think a yellow one would look great.

Indy Mile Flat Track Race

Saturday night of MotoGP weekend, we attended the Indy Mile flat track races at the one mile dirt track at the Indiana Fairgrounds. The racers turn their motorcycles by powersliding the rear ends towards the outside line and sliding through the corners.

One of the more entertaining aspects of the evening was the fellow waving the flags. He really got into his work. The flags would start waving early... when the racers were in the third turn out of sight of the flagman. Must be a momentum thing.

Presidential Lunch Daytona Beach, FL

I hosted the first Internet BMW Riders' Presidential Lunch of January, 2009 at the Hooters in Daytona Beach, Florida across from the Daytona International Speedway. I was joined by several local BMW owners and it was the first and last time we were served by Maria, an international trainer for Hooters.

Presidential Lunch Daytona Beach, FL

I hosted a special Labor Day Internet BMW Riders' Presidential Lunch on Saturday at the Daytona Beach Hooters. I was hoping to see HG Maria but she has moved on to be a surfer gal. Autumn and the other HGs took good care of the assembled Presidents. They also sang a birthday song for a lucky young six-year-old.

MotoGP Indianapolis 2009

MotoGP motorcycle racing was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the second year. It was a weekend full of thrills and spills. World Champ Valentino Rossi lowsided while attempting to catch his teammate, Jorge Lorenzo (who won the race). Lorenzo celebrated in what is becoming an Indy tradition... climbing the fence.