FTWCO Race Team: Patrick Simon

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Howdy Brad and Jeff. My 2016 dirt track season is over. Lots of ups and downs throughout the season. Managed to get a handful of 3rd's and one 2nd podium. Overall I am happy with how things went given the circumstances I was in. I am throwing on the ice tires and fenders soon with the first ice race scheduled for anytime after Jan. 1 with the ice cooperating. (Massachusetts being unpredictable). As always, thanks for your support.
-Patrick
**attached is a photo from earlier in the season that may have been lost in email**

Patrick Simon

Picked up a pair of 3rd's this weekend. Still have lots of work to do. Thanks for the support Brad and Jeff.

Patrick Simon

Howdy FTWCO, so the first race didn't go well at all.

I had bike troubles as I expected due to no shake

down laps on a track since build. Snapped a rear

spoke which then got caught in sprocket and threw

chain off. Then to add to my mess of a day.

My intake valve guide decided to blow after

band-aiding it for too long 3 laps into the main.

Back to the drawing board.

I'll be back out there better next time.

Patrick Simon

Howdy FTWCO.

Glad to say I finally have my rig together after

3 months of none stop fab work and assembly. I'm

happy with how it came out. Especially with the

limited tooling and equipment I have. (Damn I wish

I owned a lathe and or Bridgeport). The open practice

was rained out today at Electric City Riders in NY.

Which means I am going into the season opener race

next Sunday without any real official shakedown at

my home track  Wachusett Valley Riders Club in MA.

Here is a pic of my progress so far. Still have

small adjusting and tweaking to do as I go....

As always, thanks for your support. 
-Patrick

Patrick Simon

Howdy FTWCO, I received the care package in the mail. Just wanted to say thank you for the support for believing in what I do in racing. I'm in the process of assembling my bike for this years race season. So far the first couple scheduled open practices at the track have been canceled due to snow and frozen muddy dirt. Massachusetts weather has been brutal. May 8th is the next open practice at Electric City Riders club in NY so I'm planning on traveling there for that. Then the season starts shortly after that. Can't wait! I attached a photo of me in my shop with my bike. Photo was taken by my good friend and up and coming photographer Shea Brennan instagram @NO_MUS. Thanks guys.