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gregsfc · 07-09-2017, 10:59 AM

2017 mid-Ohio Vetter Fuel Challenge has been run and was a complete success! Not yet in the books, so we'll not say "it's in the books."

Great job and hats off once again to Kraig for organizing, planning, and executing a beautiful and at least somewhat fast ride/route at the mid-Ohio Vetter FE Challenge while also doubling his duties as a major participant, which has got to be a tough thing to do and a lot of hard work. Very selfless and caring work, and I appreciate what he did this year to make me and my spouse's day a very enjoyable one. We all owe Kraig a great deal of gratitude for what he's been doing for the mid-Ohio the last few years, and the attitude/spirit in which he approaches this contest; being so welcoming to all comers and giving everyone some spot light on themselves and their rides; and letting everyone participate with regards to their opinions about execution decisions. I really like those new aspect of these rides and hope they are here to stay. Absolutely loved being there with the other riders in 2017!

It was said that there were no break downs this year and that maybe that was a first. Unfortunately, part of the reason for that may be there were so few of us; I count eleven after the fact not counting chase trucks, but I didn't actually do a physical count while there, so it's possible I missed one or two. Eight substantially modified or streamlined; and three stock or near stock rides. I'm not sure though that the lack of participation can be fixed in the short term. Gas prices are low; and not that much mc interest these days beyond super sport riding and noise making, but what we did have there this year was all top notch individuals that taught me and Gail a lot.

Great job also by Nate with helping Kraig select a route and make out maps and ride instructions/addresses and such. And great job by Scott most especially for helping with pre ride instruction meetings and for presenting the "Vetter Intent Message" about why we ride, the spirit of the contest, the rules, and the reasoning behind the rules. Scott was also indispensable just by generally helping everyone else out, as was (as always) Vic and Alan.

Really enjoyable time and we lucked out on weather as this was probably the first day out of many that most locations east of the Mississippi went pretty much rain free.

Thanks everyone who helped to make this happen giving the opportunity for me to ride with some real elites and legends that "race for the right reasons"!

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gregsfc EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Cookeville,TN,USA Posts: 118 Thanks: 15 Thanked 22 Times in 11 Posts	2017 mid-Ohio Vetter Fuel Challenge has been run and was a complete success! Not yet in the books, so we'll not say "it's in the books." Great job and hats off once again to Kraig for organizing, planning, and executing a beautiful and at least somewhat fast ride/route at the mid-Ohio Vetter FE Challenge while also doubling his duties as a major participant, which has got to be a tough thing to do and a lot of hard work. Very selfless and caring work, and I appreciate what he did this year to make me and my spouse's day a very enjoyable one. We all owe Kraig a great deal of gratitude for what he's been doing for the mid-Ohio the last few years, and the attitude/spirit in which he approaches this contest; being so welcoming to all comers and giving everyone some spot light on themselves and their rides; and letting everyone participate with regards to their opinions about execution decisions. I really like those new aspect of these rides and hope they are here to stay. Absolutely loved being there with the other riders in 2017! It was said that there were no break downs this year and that maybe that was a first. Unfortunately, part of the reason for that may be there were so few of us; I count eleven after the fact not counting chase trucks, but I didn't actually do a physical count while there, so it's possible I missed one or two. Eight substantially modified or streamlined; and three stock or near stock rides. I'm not sure though that the lack of participation can be fixed in the short term. Gas prices are low; and not that much mc interest these days beyond super sport riding and noise making, but what we did have there this year was all top notch individuals that taught me and Gail a lot. Great job also by Nate with helping Kraig select a route and make out maps and ride instructions/addresses and such. And great job by Scott most especially for helping with pre ride instruction meetings and for presenting the "Vetter Intent Message" about why we ride, the spirit of the contest, the rules, and the reasoning behind the rules. Scott was also indispensable just by generally helping everyone else out, as was (as always) Vic and Alan. Really enjoyable time and we lucked out on weather as this was probably the first day out of many that most locations east of the Mississippi went pretty much rain free. Thanks everyone who helped to make this happen giving the opportunity for me to ride with some real elites and legends that "race for the right reasons"!