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    Flattrack school day

    I'm trying to whip together a flattrack school day at OVRP possibly on Nov 17th. Instructor/host is PJ Jacobson (World Superbike racer). We did it last year and had a blast. Need a bike with rains or flattrack tires. Minis are fine. I'll be on Kerry's 150. Cost depends on number of participants. somewhere near 150rings a bell from last year . probably ride from 10:30 til dark. I only have a few people on board right now. 6-12 would be the ideal. Let me know if you want in!

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    Re: Flattrack school day

    Are we going to ride 2 up or will I get my own laps?? I am in!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by jerseygirl View Post
    Are we going to ride 2 up or will I get my own laps?? I am in!!
    2 up

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    Re: Flattrack school day

    Oh man that sounds like fun. Plus I would love to meet pj

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    Quote Originally Posted by theducman View Post
    Oh man that sounds like fun. Plus I would love to meet pj
    Yes, Do ittt! He's really a good dude. And pretty damn good riding instructor.

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    Re: Flattrack school day

    Ping Ben Gloddy as I bet he'll be in and can get some others interested if you need more numbers.

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    Re: Flattrack school day

    Uhm, where is OVRP?

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    Quote Originally Posted by klp View Post
    Uhm, where is OVRP?
    Cuddebackville NY.

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    Re: Flattrack school day

    I’d be in if it were Sunday. Have plans with the wife and I’d like to stay married........until at least I win the lottery.

    I’m really looking for something like this too. Great Idea Paul.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tas View Post
    I’d be in if it were Sunday. Have plans with the wife and I’d like to stay married........until at least I win the lottery.

    I’m really looking for something like this too. Great Idea Paul.
    She'll understand...

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    Can I ask what it cost last time??

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    Somewhere around 150. I can't remember exactly, but it was a bargain.

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    Re: Flattrack school day

    Have always wanted to try flat track. I have a 2018 kx450. Anybody have a flat track set up? Or know what I would need to be able to participate?

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    Re: Flattrack school day

    I have a friend who is into flat track camps and is interested. He’s going to reach out to a couple other flat track guys and see if they are interested.

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    Re: Flattrack school day

    Quote Originally Posted by Colt45 View Post
    Have always wanted to try flat track. I have a 2018 kx450. Anybody have a flat track set up? Or know what I would need to be able to participate?
    A 450 is a handful to learn on, but you would need 17in wheels with roadrace rain tires on them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by backinthesaddle View Post
    I have a friend who is into flat track camps and is interested. He’s going to reach out to a couple other flat track guys and see if they are interested.
    Cool. We are not flattrack racers, so your buddy knows. We are roadracers that cross train a bit.

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    Yeah on my fire breathing xr100

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    Re: Flattrack school day

    Quote Originally Posted by Paul_E_D View Post
    Cool. We are not flattrack racers, so your buddy knows. We are roadracers that cross train a bit.

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    Oh yeah he does track days and American super camp and I think a race or two at wachusett area. Just looking for some fun laps on his 150.

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    Quote Originally Posted by backinthesaddle View Post
    Oh yeah he does track days and American super camp and I think a race or two at wachusett area. Just looking for some fun laps on his 150.
    Perfect. Put him in touch. I need to get a solid head count to make this happen. People who hesitated and bailed were bummed to miss it last year. It was so much fun. We rode a bunch of drills that were challenging and fun. Turned a ton of laps on a perfect track, and did a fun race at the end of the day.

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    Re: Flattrack school day

    for me

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    Re: Flattrack school day

    I mean, just for the day could I get away with throwing a set of dt3's on my stock size rims and giving it a go?

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    I don't know what a DT3 is, but yes, any dual sport tire should be fine. What bike?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Paul_E_D View Post
    I don't know what a DT3 is, but yes, any dual sport tire should be fine. What bike?
    DT3s are Dunlop's 19in Flat Track tire.

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    Re: Flattrack school day

    Quote Originally Posted by Kurlon View Post
    DT3s are Dunlop's 19in Flat Track tire.
    Yes. 2018 kx450f. Has 19" rear stock rim. So I could just slap a tie on that and go, for the front it's a 21" so I'll have to search around and see what I can find. Worst case I buy a 19" rim. I'd also like to get set up for Ice racing so I'll have to do some research on popular tire/rim combos.

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    Ah, Ok, yeah. For ice you will use the 21 in front. I'd just get some kind of 21in DS tire for occasional flattrack. Nothing too aggressive. Some actual FT racers would likely know what is good.

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