HoonFEST 09' was a blast.... Great riding, great friends.
Where to start?
Well, the ride was more organized this year. We had a 1 hour "test ride" on a "B" loop, to feel everyone out. After that, you had 3 rides to choose from .. "A" , "B", or "C". This differs from years past, where EVEREYONE rode the A/B Loop. I kinda' have mixed feelings on it. When everyone rode the A/B, that was considered a "Rite of Passage" into being a True Hoon. Now, you can choose the riding level your comfortable with.
I gotta' think about that one.
I shouldnt talk, I rode the "C" loop. I am getting over a broken leg, hurt hand from a week ago, and am riding in the Adelanto GP next weekend.. but I should have gone on at least one of the more difficult rides. Having the whole Fam Damily along didnt help.
Slomo and C/R went on the "A" rides.... They called them RETARDED!. I'll let them explain what they mean by that.
Britincali was the topic of most conversations.... It was either about how little his gromming habits have improved, of how much his riding has improved.
Lots of kids attended this year. James Lewis and Kolby Elllett rode like big dogs, my kids zoomed around at a pretty good pace. "Big G", Al Gava's son was just getting his feet wet, riding his 50..... All the kids had a great time.
The conditions were really good!! Damp trails = No dust and great traction. The local yolkals have put some time into grooming some of the trails near the staging area. This made for some fast paced "C" loop riding!!! Shanman, Elletts, Vegas Boyz, Me, Lewis Boys and a few others had some good 15 / 20 mile rides at a fast, fun pace while the hardcore guys sluged it out on the "A" stuff. EVERYONE had good times.
The food was off the hook, as usual. While some of the more exotic stuff didnt hit the menu this year ( Lobster, Scallops, 5 Count Shrimp, etc..) their was plenty to be had.
John Ellett cooked up some mighty fine " El Dorado Steak" , Lewis has his traditional Tri- Tip, I brought 3 platters of Hoon Potatoes, Al Gava served up some great meats, My wifs Vicki brought Hoon Salsa and Baked Salmon and Mrs. Lewis Clan, Cyn, made a sausage and pasta dish that disappeared in seconds.
Lewis Clan also provided a nice breakfast spread each morning, and a fruit basket all day. The ride wouldnt be the same without you guys....
THANK YOU, From all the Hoons!!!!
The " BANNED" and "Never banned" groups got along quite nicely. Its alway good to see my buddy Tracy ( Arm Pump) He's a hell of a rider, and a nice guy too...... It was great to spend a few days with him. "Big D", Don, was there. I have some past history with him that isnt so friendly. Don was
very nice to me this trip... He always made sure Ihad food, a cold beer, or a place to sit .... we got along fine.. hell.... he bought $20 worth of BANNED stickers that I brought. The past is the past Don, I'm glad were friends again.
Shanman hit the trails for the first time in 2 years.... picked it back up.. QUICK. Great job Hoon.
I spotted
1 Steel frame 500 this year. .....
1!!
Shanman is responsible for the majority of the Home Built A/F's as I see it by getting the ball rolling with professional hardware that set the bar pretty high. No scabby homebuilts have been seen after Shan came into the picture.... Thanks for everything Shannon.
Injuries this year? Some needles found their way into A/P and C/R.... but nothing too bad. I had the Trail 90 take a shit, about 3 miles from camp. I think the coil is shorting out. MFDP was nice enough to tow me back in. One time I tapped the back brake which threw mw foreward... which made me push the back brake even harder... you get the picture...
I wadded it up pretty good, tore my right titty off on the turn signal... Friggin' Hurt! Graves in laughing his ass off..... I wasent.
About 500 yards later, I accidently kick it into gear.. instand rear wheel lockup... there goes my left titty in to the triple clamp. Again Graves howls...... Fucker.
Brit had a near life threatning injury when his foot slipped off his kicker, and it
rubbed up against his boot. He was almost "Life-Fighted" out, but somehow found the stregnth to remain with the group. What a trooper. No wonder the Germans got their asses handed to them in WWII.
Every night, along with the great food and bullshit stories, we watched movies on my big screen projection TV. Some Hillclimb vids, some movies.... good times.
I think thats about it , I'm sure I'll remember more.... Heres some pictures.
This is me, I stuck a "BANNED" sticker on Armpumps truck.....
The kids , Rockclimbing, above camp
MFDP towing in 1 broke down 90, and 2 sore titty's
My Christmas Card picture for this year.
Thanks again Trace for all the good times, and bringing out some of the local talent like Brenda and Farmer Karl to help out, and show us what Fast really is.
) which was really just a faster ride, but still had the nasty stuff. Just totally a kickass weekend, everyone was super cool and the comradery was bar-none. 
I know stoffers got a needle or two in his hand.
You seen me take it?
And...I saw you pocket it and then put it on the table...not re-pocket it....