Canaan Event September 26-27 New Date - now confirmed

[Woodcraft]

The Penguin Olympics at Canaan? September 19-20 Poll!

UPDATE - We have got a date from Canaan - this will now be on September 26-27

Penguin is looking at putting on an event at this new racetrack in late September and would love to get feedback from everyone on NESR. I rode the course last month in both directions and it was fun. Right now it's small (under 1 mile), but there are plans to expand it by about 1/2 mile next spring. It's got pretty good runoff going counter clockwise, and going clockwise it looks good in most every corner but one (there is a wall outside one corner on the track). It also has a little mini sub-track designed for go kart racing (and perhaps supermoto/mini-moto) that is a blast on a dirt or supermoto bike.



Video Here - https://youtu.be/DWTT9_ZsFeU

Sept 19, 20 or Both?
We have dates tentatively set aside on September 19-20 (Saturday/Sunday). We can do either day or perhaps both. There are a bunch of things we can potentially do, including running the track CCW all day and then perhaps the last couple in the other direction just for spice. There is a potential to do some mini moto dirt track training, and even to have a mini-moto / pit bike session at the end of the day on the mini course. If we do the weekend, we could have a big BBQ Saturday night, perhaps a little music...just an overall good time. We're looking at doing some really cool filming with a drone that we'd give everyone some access to, and a bunch of other stuff. We've even considered a mini-olympics style
competition (fun stuff - no racing) if we do an overnight stay.

Motard Half Days - $125
If this event comes together, we are going to try something we have never done before - a half day rental on a motard bike. If you've ever wanted to try one of these bikes out, this venue is a fantastic place for them. Everyone who has rented one of these bikes has loved it, and so here is a chance to try it out for only $125 for a half day.

The facilities are pretty basic right now (think generators and canopies), but the time of year is great, it's a weekend, and we're thinking that the price would be pretty reasonable ($250 for 1 day or $450 for both). Max participation - 40 riders total split up among three groups. I think it has the potential to be a really good time. If anyone is interested in doing the 19th, 20th or both please let us know!

[sdog30]

I would be excited to try it. Not sure if your looking for feedback, but I would personally do 2 days since it's a little bit of a hike for me. Not sure if those dates will work. That would be 3 weekends in a row (njmp, nhms and canaan).

[carsick]

Reading between the lines, is the track gauging how profitable and well behaved a group road racing riders are? Will this event set a precedent for concessions from the track towards bike friendly modifications and accessibility going forward?? I think we could make an impressive showing. I think I would rent a motard.

[Woodcraft]

Basically, the track wants people to come up and get a feel for the facility and to get excited for next year. We can have a bunch of fun on the layout that is there, take a look at what is coming next year (which they will likely be working on by the time we are there) and spread the word. These guys are really into growing the sport, and the facilities manager (who is a lifetime car racer) has ridden bikes himself and has been engaged in making the track motorcycle friendly from the get-go.

[Woodcraft]

After talking with the staff at Canaan and getting feedback from several potential riders, it looks like this event will be happening on September 26-27 (1 week later than originally posted). Registration will be very limited, and we will make an announcement here when it is open. Again, this is going to be a different kind of event than we normally run - while we'll certainly have opportunity for instruction and progress, there will also be a healthy dose of fun and games. We're looking forward to this event!

[GingahNinjah]

Any idea on what the pricing is going to look like or this event?

[carsick]

Any idea on what the pricing is going to look like or this event?

Brian, read post #1.

[maxim_X]

You've got my interest. Keep us informed on registration.

[GingahNinjah]

Brian, read post #1.

Ahh thanks missed it at the bottom of the post.

[cdovego]

Where is Canaan?

[nhbubba]

https://goo.gl/maps/o8Uqt

[cdovego]

https://goo.gl/maps/o8Uqt

NH, not too far from Loudon. Thank you.