RALLY ROAD
Long before this Rally even started I was counting the sleeps just like a
Kid at Christmastime…I went to the High Desert Rally & Races which
had Nitro at Nite in Ashcroft, BC, Canada on 08/25-26/01 to see the 5th
Race of the CMDRA Y2K1 Series. This was one of the best Events I've been
to in awhile and I'm still getting my mind around all that transpired…
With sun screen packed it was off to follow the Gold Rush Trail. Getting
into town on Wednesday, a little early you might think, what with the
Drag Racing not set to start 'til Saturday, I wanted to bask in the sun
of BC's very own Desert, be Wild in the Wind, Ride neat roads and spend
time with good people. I longed to hear the thunder of the Bikes echoing
through the hills.
Tempted to go Horseback Riding on Thursday as we passed the historic
Hat Creek Ranch, I kept to my Iron Horse touring Cache Creek, Lillooet,
Lytton, Spences Bridge & Aschcroft, BC. What a rush!
Rounding a corner at this place called "the Fountain" I was struck by
the majesty of the mountain. Looking up at this tower of rock &
sage, the top misted over in clouds, it was just so beautiful that I
started to cry! Glad I can show my feelings - but like, who cries
looking at a rock? I haven't seen visions like that since Riding thru
the Denali National Park in Alaska, USA. There are places in BC, that
parallel that magical, mystical place. As I pulled over to suit up for
the Rain, my Husband came up along side me and I showed him the sight
sure he would be filled with emotion too. Asking the age old question
"What are you thinking?" he said he was too busy just trying not to look
down! Mountains on one side, with a vertical drop on the other, it was
an extreme Ride all the way.
Friday we timed the Poker Run Route that we would Guide the next day. I
had never been that way before so I didn't know what to expect - what I
found was the biggest mountain I had ever gone over. I stopped for a
break at the top then carried on, shocked to find that I was still going
vertical! In Kamloops, BC, it was off to the Harley Davidson Dealer's
for a Meet & Greet BBQ. We met Racers, Pit Crews, and some NWBC HOG
Chapter Members who Rode down specifically for the Rally. Back at our
Motel that night it was like one big Slumber Party!
Saturday was off to the Track for the Pancake Breakfast put on by the
CMA. The Poker Run started with the 1st Card drawn there then on to
Logan Lake for the 2nd. Cold up in the hills so I kept us at a quick,
steady pace. I was afraid if I stopped my Bike then I wouldn't get back
on! Wearing Silk Long Johns & Thermal Socks I was still chilled! In
the distance the sun shone through the clouds so that was where I
headed. We had a Virgin amongst us on the Run too - a nice Girl on her
1st Motorcycle Ride - she Rode in the cold with the rest of us like a
real trooper.
At the halfway point our Group had become a cohesive Unit. The 3rd Card
was at the Kamloops HD, where we had a Pit Stop & Lunch at the Truck
Stop. Brenda [of O'Hara's HD of Delta, BC] and Harry were real gems
when they helped repair one Guy's Bike. You're the best! I won't forget
Harry's chivalry, grace and wise words. Off to Savona for the 4th Card
then back to the Track for the 5th Card just in time to enjoy the
Qualifying. Whew!
Nothing better than Nitro at Nite! What a blast! After an action packed
fun-filled day I was ready to watch the Drag Bikes do their thing. The
Stands were packed and the Crowd went Wild every time the Top Fuel Bikes
made a pass - what a treat - it was icing on the cake.
By the time Sunday came along I even remembered the names that went with
the new faces that I met. Already they seemed like friends. I still
wonder about the Guy who joined us on the Run who had just came out of
Camp, happily Riding his Sportster. I heard him say "This is the best
time ever!" You know, I thought so too! Hope he's having fun on his
Motorcycling Path.
Oh yeah - the Drag Racing! How could I forget? Sometimes it's too much
for me - the Nitro, the excitement, feeling the tension building as
everyone waits to see who will come out on top. I'm not even a Racer!
Heck I just help out in the Pits so I can't imagine what it's like for
those Guys & Gals. There was strong competition and the Racers were
hungry. It was intense. In the midst of it all you have to maintain an
attitude of "never let them see you sweat" but inside your guts are just
churning. My favorite parts are the Burnouts and watching the Tree
light up. I even got a great video that I'll cherish and watch during
the long, cold Winter months to come.
The Winners of the day worked hard for their prizes and they sure
deserved them. For an accurate listing of the Results see www.cmdra.com
where you can discover for yourself a bit of the magic. Thanks for the
memories and see you all next year!
Mrs. Nedra Lee Prisk, TFT
Though Field Therapist,
Personal Coach &
True Colors Trainer, Level I
www.prynx.com
