Comments for Matt Placed 17th in the 2007 Iron Butt Rally

Comment on My Final Routes and Points by FJR Pig

FJR Pig — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 06:13:06 +0000

Matt needs no sleep. He is a sophisiticated FJR rider, sent back in time to dominate IBA events for the next five years. He is the FJRinator!

(That last line reads best in the Governator’s voice)

Comment on My Final Routes and Points by Hines

Hines — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 01:28:07 +0000

Matt,

Great job, I am wondering how much sleep you got each day, in a hotel or on the Iron Butt Hotel?

Ghostrider

Comment on Back Home…The World Seems Just A Little Smaller by Jimmy

Jimmy — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 15:20:55 +0000

That is exactly what happened to my bud Kevin’s FJR tire. I couldn’t figure it out at first. I rode it up to Chinook pass and the noise and vibration was unnerving. Needless to say, they both got replaced prior to the MotoGP trip. But at least this explains it.

Comment on Placed 17th…and Smiling by Seth@DVP

Seth@DVP — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 16:42:04 +0000

Matt, Congratulations on your stellar performance!!! 17th place is quite an amazing accomplishment. Now, get some rest. I can’t wait for the full write up.

Comment on Placed 17th…and Smiling by Lael Forester

Lael Forester — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 03:47:14 +0000

Gold medal finish - way to go! Seems like forever ago that Rich called me after meeting you in Urbana!

Glad you made it!!!

Comment on Placed 17th…and Smiling by Kaitsdad

Kaitsdad — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 03:29:31 +0000

Matt,

Good Job.

Damn Good Job.

Comment on Placed 17th…and Smiling by Jackson

Jackson — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 03:28:00 +0000

17th is GREAT! Finishing is great, but 17th? Holy shit. Amazing! Congratulations. No doubt it will be a memory that will stick with you forever. Even sitting in that nursing home when you’re 95, you’ll think back fondly on this. :)

Comment on Placed 17th…and Smiling by Jimmy

Jimmy — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 02:59:16 +0000

Yea Matt, your literary skills are still doing ok. But I did log in and correct some spelling. Should have left it for posterity!!

You Rock. 17th is very, very respectable!!! In fact, more than respectable.

Jimmy

Comment on I’m Done!!!!! by Randy

Randy — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 02:45:35 +0000

Matt - Congratulations! Not only for finishing, but, for capturing a bright shiny gold star that you will always treasure. Thank you for taking some of your few spare minutes to share your real time experiences with us when you could have spent it getting a few extra minutes of sleep. We’re all very proud of you.

Comment on I’m Done!!!!! by James

James — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 02:34:24 +0000

WOO HOO- see your up to #17! Congratulations!
James