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August 09, 2008 03:44

GS Trophy - Well, still in the hunt. Quite an honor...

I was fortunate enough to make the first cut for the GS Trophy. I feel very honored by the company I’m keeping.

Been a Land Rover fanatic and am so glad to find someone re-light the torch for that style of event. I will keep updates posted here for the curious.

Off to train for the inevitable ‘night run’, and/or ‘nighttime TSD rally’!

Hope to hear from the other chosen, as well as those following along vicariously.

I have some tame stuff on smugmug currently, search ‘tfitz4’. I’ll get some photos posted up here later Sunday. On the road until then!

Cheers, Tom Fitzgerald



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Aug 10, 2008 - GS Trophy

Tom, I have no doubt that you can put yourself in the winning circle. Your skills and attention to detail have always impressed. Moreover through our years of association with the Blue Ridge Land Rover Club I have firsthand knowledge that you have the drive and knowledge to be a vibrant competitor in the upcoming GS Trophy. Your years of experience with Land Rovers and skills as an off road bike rider will suit you well to represent the U.S. in the upcoming GS Trophy. Best of luck.


Aug 11, 2008 - Way To Go

Hey Tom, Best of luck Bro! Let me know how I can get pics from the trip. I know you'll do great! Ty
- tmapp


Aug 11, 2008 - Thanks..

Bill, appreciate the confidence and kind words. I'll give all my effort and then some. Is that Trials website you designed our own Jim McKenzie's...as in Hendrick Motorsport Jim?? Is that a side venture or did he decide to move on? Just curious. And nice site designs too. Glad to see you're busy! Thanks again, Tom
- TFitz4


Aug 11, 2008 - Hey Ty,

Bill, appreciate the confidence and kind words. I'll give all my effort and then some. Is that Trials website you designed our own Jim McKenzie's...as in Hendrick Motorsport Jim?? Is that a side venture or did he decide to move on? Just curious. And nice site designs too. Glad to see you're busy! Thanks again, Tom
- TFitz4


Aug 11, 2008 - Hey Ty,

Bill, appreciate the confidence and kind words. I'll give all my effort and then some. Is that Trials website you designed our own Jim McKenzie's...as in Hendrick Motorsport Jim?? Is that a side venture or did he decide to move on? Just curious. And nice site designs too. Glad to see you're busy! Thanks again, Tom
- TFitz4


Aug 11, 2008 - Hey Ty, sorry.

Sorry buddy.....I told you I would be challenged with this blogging thing! Set up a ring & pinion, no problem....a few simple keystrokes, botched. I will keep you abreast of everything right here, and possibly in the thread GS Trophy, in GSpot at ADVRider. Later, Tom
- TFitz4


Aug 11, 2008 - Congrats!

Hey Tom, congratulations and good luck! They certainly couldn’t pick a participant with more desire or a better attitude. But really; are you going to make us go to GSpot to keep up with this adventure??!! (Just kidding of course) Alan
- ATB1


Aug 11, 2008 - Trials bikes - McKenzie

Tom,
The Competition Wheels website is my design and the company belongs to Jim. He will soon have a building to house it in.
I also do the website for the Metrolina Trials Riders club.
Feel free to add comments about your adventure on the BRLRC Forum as well.
Don't forget to get a pocketable digital camera to take with you.
Ride On...
Bill D.


Aug 12, 2008 - Trials bikes - McKenzie

Tom,
The Competition Wheels website is my design and the company belongs to Jim. He will soon have a building to house it in. Presently Jim is at home with physical problems, but still works for Hendrick Motorsport.
I also do the website for the Metrolina Trials Riders club.
Feel free to add comments about your adventure on the BRLRC Forum as well.
Don't forget to get a pocketable digital camera to take with you.
Ride On...
Bill D.


Aug 12, 2008 - GS Trophy - Congrats!

Nice Job Tom! Not at all surprised... Your abilities to tame anything with a motor is a natural gift. You are great with people and will be a great addition to the team. Best of luck. - Jason


Aug 12, 2008 - GS Trophy

WOW!!!!!!!! Im soooo excited for you...This event looks like one of the coolest things on the Planet. I cant wait to hear the stories and see the photos. You seem to be the perfect fit for this competition. YEEEE HAAAA
- Sheila


Aug 12, 2008 - McKenzie

Bill, Sorry to hear about Jim. There is no quit in the man, I know. Wish him well for us.... I'll try and spool up a post for BRLRC..... talk to you soon - Tom
- TFitz4


Aug 12, 2008 - Tom

Tom is at it again. This man is a man is a none stop machine and I’m looking forward to his new challenge. No doubt in my mind he will succeed like always. Good luck Tom! Cant wait to see the pics.
- eiman


Aug 12, 2008 - Congrats

Tom, Nice work! Your right just being listed in this group is an honor. Let me know what I can do to help. I guess we will have to put off the adventure race until another year.
- timh


Aug 12, 2008 - Many Thanks...

Many thanks guys, appreciate the well wishes. I do look at it as an event of a lifetime. I intend to give it everything I've got, and then some! -- Tom
- TFitz4


Aug 13, 2008 - so exciting

I am so excited to keep up with what you're doing on here... but actually finding your blog is a huge pain because if I click the link I have to log in again and start from scratch... guess I need to spend a little more time on the site or something... or not be so lazy about searching you... or whatever. HOORAY!!!!
- cm818


Aug 13, 2008 - Thanks Christy

Sorry about that, there have been site issues too, just to make things a little more interesting! Something to do with the sudden, intense spike in activity I'm sure. Thanks again, keep your fingers crossed for me! -- Tom
- TFitz4


Aug 13, 2008 - Knock em dead Tom!

Really excited for you and know that you will do great at this! You have lots of experience with this type of adventure racing. Not to mention your ability to build and/or repair anything. I don't think they could find someone better suited to represent BMW motorcycles. Keep us informed as this progresses and best of luck! Chad '99 Safari Triathalon '00 Safari Triathalon '01 Monteagle Challenge


Aug 13, 2008 - Build it, break it, fix it, win it!

You certainly have the experience, endurance, and mental/physical toughness to excel at this event. This is what you love to do, make it happen! I look forward to viewing your pics on the website. -Sean


Aug 13, 2008 - Go for IT outdoor adventure man

Tom, Can't wait to see the pictures of the trophy ceremony. Congrats on making it this far. If I know you, you'll "never say die" 'till the finish.


Aug 13, 2008 - GO - GS TROPHY

Tom - I found out you were up for the GS Trophy - Congrats! My guess is that they have no idea how good they would have it getting you as a team member. If anyone knows how brutal the Tom Fitzgerald can be - its ME. You've always been a great team member for me whenever we've done races together -- just wanted to let you know. Good luck dude!!


Aug 13, 2008 - Hey Chad..

Ready to switch out of that Jeep and have even more fun??!! Plus there is a growing selection of Rallys being put on east of the Mississippi now, so we could compete again without having to head out west! Think about it. -- Thanks for the compliments as well. I'm doing my best to get there. - Tom
- TFitz4


Aug 13, 2008 - Sean..

Thank you brother...now when are we going to get you out of that damn boat and into a fun hobby vs a money pit?? 'cause we all know motorcycles and Rovers are much more economical than boats to enjoy/maintain.....Talk to you soon. -- Tom
- TFitz4


Aug 13, 2008 - Ahhh... Dr. Jones

My brother, navigator, athletic coach, and perpetual optimist. If only you rode, or they would let us have a support person.... ---- It will be strange for sure if I get to compete, and I have to do it without you. No one to humor my rambling but me in the helmet! As always, thanks for your support. I wouldn't have gotten this far without our success together in competing. I'm doing my best for our 'Team'. - Thanks again Brother. Tom
- TFitz4


Aug 13, 2008 - Hi Tom

Got to talk to Alan Biggs and he was telling me about your hopes for the BMW GS Trophy and I wanted to take time and say good job!!!!!! I was glad to ride with you this summer and hope when you get done playing overseas you'll still want to play in WV. Again way to go wish you all the best and hope BMW realizes what a good person, and good representative you'll make. Chuck


Aug 14, 2008 - Well thank you Chuck!

You couldn't keep me out of WV! Now we just need to get you on a GS so Alan and I can get you off the tarmac! --Thanks again,--Tom
- TFitz4


Aug 14, 2008 - Hey Marx House..

Thanks for the Optimistic foreshadowing on the ceremony.....that would be amazing. I would like to get Frederick to do a Moto-tour down to Tiera del Fuego.....you know what they say, 'you can't know how to live until you've been to your own funeral'! When Harrison 's son is talking to Granpa Frederick, will it be about school and business deals, or about the amazing places he's been and things he's seen and done? Not that skiing ain't fun, but I mean epic stuff. Family legend.....that is living. Enough preaching. See you guys soon. ----Tom
- TFitz4


Aug 14, 2008 - You are the man again!!!!!

You will never stop your wife will kill soon if you don't stop this crazy stuff!!!! I know that you will do well you always do. Hey come get this damn dog he is driving me crazy!!!!!


Aug 14, 2008 - Keep the pressure on 'em, Tom

I was very happy to hear of your high standing in the running for this event. Your dedication to BMW motorcycles, your awareness of safety in your rides, and your helpful attitude when your friends have bike troubles all are attributes which will help you make the ultimate grade. Best wishes and we'll keep tabs on you. Looking forward to next year's RRRR ride. Jeff
- ka3pnl


Aug 15, 2008 - Dog..

Hey Chris, thanks for piling on! It's out of my hands at this point. Just waiting on the powers that be to make their final picks! It's been a long week! -- You took that dog for better or worse buster...besides, Hunter would be lonely, and there are few things more destructive than a lonely, bored dog.... -- take care man, talk to you soon. --- Tom
- TFitz4


Aug 15, 2008 - Hey Jeff,

Thank you for the kind words sir. ---- How is your PD trans coming along?? Did you ever get the shaft out? Other than your GS being down, I hope everything else is good. Hope to see you soon.--- Tom
- TFitz4


Aug 15, 2008 - Congrats

Tom,can't think of a better fit than you for this ride(the fact that i am typing says it all)seriously the best of luck,you're one of the few people I know who actually has the talent and determination to make this kind of ride. see ya warren


Aug 16, 2008 - Not to be.........THIS Year.

Well, the cut to the semi-final 6 riders has been made, and they are on their way to Spartanburg, SC for the 'Test'. I will be watching from home. -----Thank you to all my friends and family for your kind words, support and encouragement. I plan on applying again next year and have every intention of Making that team. --Cheers, Tom
- TFitz4