For Superbike fans, 2006 starts today

That’s right, the AMA Superbike series starts today with the Daytona Bike Week. Obviously the week started a few days ago, but today is the first day of actual races.

Naturally those of us with motorcycle roadracing disorder took off work today to watch the action. Today’s racing coverage included qualifying for the 600cc Formula Xtreme series and races in the 600cc Supersport and 1000cc Superstock classes.

Fallen farm #1

I don’t know what it is about the dilapidated, abandoned old farmsteads that dot the North Dakota landscape, but I find them charming in a wistful sort of way. If I see one I’ve got to get a picture of it.

This house is actually “in” Bismarck, as it’s south of Hawktree. You can see it from Highway 1804. That’s where I took this picture…it’s nice to have some long lenses!