R450: Could you make a comparison for us about what it is like racing Motocross and TT?
Tim: TT is more about the setup of the bike. Motocross is a lot about setup, but it is more physical and lines. It isn’t as much of a thinking game as TT. TT is always changing. Like tonight it is super slick right now, but at some point in time it will change and take rubber down. Then there will be lots of traction. So, the setup we’ve been running all day won’t be right anymore. Right now we are set up for a loose track. There aren’t many similarities between the two.

R450: Is it a problem for you trying to do both?
Tim: No, it isn’t that big of a deal. It probably takes about ten laps of practice to get back into TT. You never ride a TT bike other than on the track

R450: The track can change so much between day and night, does it make it hard when you have to practice in the daytime and then race at night?
Tim: Yeah, that is what I was talking about with changes. You have to watch to see the moisture come out as the temperature changes. You should get more traction, but sometimes it goes backwards.

R450: Like right now when there is nothing but blue groove so when they wet it, it becomes a slick track.
Tim: Yeah, then it blows of and dries and becomes blue groove again quick.

R450: Is there any direction you think the ATVA should go next year as far as the TT.
Tim: They need to regulate more and set out stipulations for track workers. Also, have a set number of flaggers for minimum. Whether it is TT or Motocross they need to have equipment so that they can fix problems with the track. Like maybe give it a tight finger or a couple of s-turns to fix lines for both inside and outside lines. I don’t think that they have any kind of loader or anything here. Basically they need some stipulations for the tracks and especially the starts.