On the road to Indy....

azoomm · 07-23-2010, 11:05 AM

The road to Indy has begun - Brandon Altmeyer [age 13] is officially signed up for the 2010 Red Bull Indianapolis GP Moriwaki MD250 Cup race.

Brandon is currently an expert racer with the CMRA and WERA. This will be his first race at "the big show." He needs all of our help to get there. So, we're going a drawing on August 28th for a Trackday. You can enter that drawing by donating to the race fund through my paypal - moira@elitetrackdays.com

More about the race: http://www.usgpru.net/

Trip · 07-23-2010, 12:43 PM

are you going to indy?

azoomm · 07-23-2010, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

are you going to indy?

Signs are pointing to yes.

Captain Morgan · 07-26-2010, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trip

are you going to indy?

Quote:

Originally Posted by azoomm

Signs are pointing to yes.

Maybe I'll finally get to meet you! I live about an hour away and will be at the race.

Mudpuppy · 08-05-2010, 03:24 PM

Is there a set amount for the donation? Can you do a flyer or quick write up with some details and pretty pictures? I will pass the word around to generate some support if you do.. like win a track day where? or with what organization?

azoomm · 08-29-2010, 12:25 PM

Update from Indy.

Today was the second race. Yesterday he finished 14th. Today 13th.

Bad day at Indy: News direct from the track. Brandon witnessed another kid get hit during warm up laps: Points leader Peter Lenz; killed on the track, instantly. Brandon stalled at start, then worked his way up to 13th or so. It's gonna be a long drive home. Prayers to all.

Mr Lefty · 08-29-2010, 03:30 PM

wow... damn that's horrible! how did it happen?

azoomm · 08-29-2010, 03:59 PM

He crashed in the warmup lap and another rider hit him.

They continued the race as they didn't know his status. Peter was pronounced at arrival. It happened right in front of Brandon, all the boys were pretty shaken [understandably].

http://www.indystar.com/article/2010...ing-warmup-lap

Trip · 08-29-2010, 04:14 PM

I remember hearing something about him (peter), was he on a TV show or something. Sad to hear.

skiergirl · 08-29-2010, 04:15 PM

Been reading up on him today, really sad as he seemed very talented...a big loss to the sport for sure.

07-23-2010, 11:05 AM	#1
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	On the road to Indy.... The road to Indy has begun - Brandon Altmeyer [age 13] is officially signed up for the 2010 Red Bull Indianapolis GP Moriwaki MD250 Cup race. Brandon is currently an expert racer with the CMRA and WERA. This will be his first race at "the big show." He needs all of our help to get there. So, we're going a drawing on August 28th for a Trackday. You can enter that drawing by donating to the race fund through my paypal - moira@elitetrackdays.com More about the race: http://www.usgpru.net/ __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

08-05-2010, 03:24 PM	#5
Mudpuppy South of Heaven Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan Moto: 2006 Yamaha R1 50th Anniversary Edition Posts: 1,491	Is there a set amount for the donation? Can you do a flyer or quick write up with some details and pretty pictures? I will pass the word around to generate some support if you do.. like win a track day where? or with what organization? __________________ Mudpuppy Redline Superbike http://www.redlinesuperbike.com/ Learn about photography: ATP Members

08-29-2010, 12:25 PM	#6
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	Update from Indy. Today was the second race. Yesterday he finished 14th. Today 13th. Bad day at Indy: News direct from the track. Brandon witnessed another kid get hit during warm up laps: Points leader Peter Lenz; killed on the track, instantly. Brandon stalled at start, then worked his way up to 13th or so. It's gonna be a long drive home. Prayers to all. __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

08-29-2010, 03:59 PM	#8
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	He crashed in the warmup lap and another rider hit him. They continued the race as they didn't know his status. Peter was pronounced at arrival. It happened right in front of Brandon, all the boys were pretty shaken [understandably]. http://www.indystar.com/article/2010...ing-warmup-lap __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

07-23-2010, 12:43 PM	#2
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	are you going to indy?

08-29-2010, 03:30 PM	#7
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	wow... damn that's horrible! how did it happen?

08-29-2010, 04:15 PM	#10
skiergirl Gixxer Girl Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kyle, TX Moto: 05 GSXR 750 & 06 YZ250F Posts: 1,424	Been reading up on him today, really sad as he seemed very talented...a big loss to the sport for sure.