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    Rain?!?

    Looks like there might be rain on Thursday
    http://www.weather.com/weather/local...om=search_city

    nooooooooooooo!!!

    i've never been on a track in the rain before. is the decrease in traction really that noticeable?

    and what do you guys use for rain gear? is there stuff that goes over leathers or something?

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    Rain?!?

    How can I put this?

    The track will be as slick as a greased slimy thing covered in oil.


    ....and you have now ruined it for everyone by mentioning the "R" word. Way to go!

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    Rain?!?

    Ooops!

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    Rain?!?

    I noticed this as well......... not a good way to go for a first track day Very bummed...

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    Rain?!?

    We are making extra chili and also beef stew.

    Also, the coffee pot will be hammering away for sure!

    Dress warm, people!

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    Rain?!?

    Turn 2 is the biggest worry in the rain. Extremely slick.

    If a spot at the trackday opens up someone PLEASE let me know. I'm itching.

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    It's all water under the bridge, and we do enter the next round-robin. Am I wrong?

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    Rain?!?

    pfft, look at this dickhead... (Mad Max)


    OreoGaborio: i really hope it's not a wet thursday
    OreoGaborio: i don't have a wetsuit
    Studmuff50: haha
    Studmuff50: maybe you mean rainsuit
    Studmuff50: I don't either
    Studmuff50: but I figure I am gonna get wet
    OreoGaborio: oh see... now you made the same fuckin mistake Elaineo did
    OreoGaborio: ya said the R word
    OreoGaborio: you stupid sumbitch
    Studmuff50: haha
    Studmuff50: its gonna pour buckets
    Studmuff50: rain rain rain
    Studmuff50: rain
    OreoGaborio: fucker
    OreoGaborio: if it does i'm gonna punch you in the face
    OreoGaborio: i don't care if it's the first time meeting you in person
    Studmuff50: Im sorry did you say (rain) something?
    Studmuff50: Its ok. I will just (rain) punch you back
    Studmuff50: In the rain of corse
    OreoGaborio: i'm gonna post this conversation & show the forum how you ruined the trackday for EVERYONE
    Studmuff50: hahahaha

    what an ass

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    Rain?!?

    Originally posted by OreoGaborio
    what an ass

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    Rain?!?

    Accuweather.com is saying good day for the Track! I Qoute!

    Temps 55 - 62 Some clouds, possible chance of rain in the PM hours... Hopefully it will get everyone throught the day dry!

    See ya'll there bright and early. I am shooting to be there by 8 and volenteer to corner work.

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    Rain?!?

    Why do I hafta post this EVERY FUGGIN' TRACKDAY???

    http://www.thewmurchannel.com/weather/index.html

    See that icon for Thursday??? Right now they're saying mostly sunny with a SLIGHT chance of a scattered shower...

    FWIW-Summa the best track days you can do are in the rain...

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    Rain?!?

    Originally posted by hessogood
    If a spot at the trackday opens up someone PLEASE let me know. I'm itching.
    http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...threadid=12733

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    already talked to him stoneman, but thanks for thinking of me!

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    Rain?!?

    accuweathers is ussually accurate from my experience! BUT WHATEVER GUY !




    P.S. See ya Thursday. If it rains I'll melt, who will protect me???



    Originally posted by Stoneman
    Why do I hafta post this EVERY FUGGIN' TRACKDAY???

    http://www.thewmurchannel.com/weather/index.html

    See that icon for Thursday??? Right now they're saying Blah Blah Blah Blah blaaaaaaaaaaaaaa...

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    Rain?!?

    yes indeedie, the forecast has cleared up a little... went from 60% showers to 30% chance of scattered showers....

    i think we'll be alright... keep your fingers crossed

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    Rain?!?

    i remember last time we got lucky. i remember it was pouring like crazy in the AM and it cleared up all day till everyone started loading there bikes back up. hopefully it will do that if it rains again

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    Rain?!?

    Even if it's dry, I want to remind everyone that this will NOT be the sticky track you rode on this summer. at 50-60 degrees, the track retains no heat.

    You can still go pretty good, but your tires will not be as forgiving of your small (or big) mistakes.

    I have 2 broken hands right now. I hope it helps you to remember: RIDE SMOOTH ON COLD TRACK

    Throttle control will be important as well as a single decisive steering input. Mid corner corrections are nothing on a hot track, but might prove dangerous on cool track.

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    Rain?!?

    Originally posted by Paul_E_D
    Even if it's dry, I want to remind everyone that this will NOT be the sticky track you rode on this summer. at 50-60 degrees, the track retains no heat.

    You can still go pretty good, but your tires will not be as forgiving of your small (or big) mistakes.

    I have 2 broken hands right now. I hope it helps you to remember: RIDE SMOOTH ON COLD TRACK

    Throttle control will be important as well as a single decisive steering input. Mid corner corrections are nothing on a hot track, but might prove dangerous on cool track.
    Thanks for the heads up. I am sure everyone knows that a cooler track is going to give less grip, but it doesn't hurt to reiterate

    My concern is that my bike runs quite a bit stronger in cooler weather than in warmer. So not only is it going to have less grip, but its going to pull harder too

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    Rain?!?

    I encourage everyone to bring portable space heaters.

    When you come off the track, sit in front of it and get your hands and body temp back to normal.

    If you start each and every session a little colder, you'll be miserable. This way, you start each session fully warm.

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    I'll be using my bikes heat as my portable space heater!!!

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    Rain?!?

    Weather is looking good!

    http://www.thewmurchannel.com/Weather/index.html

    Thursday: Some morning sunshine, followed by increasing clouds during the afternoon. Brightest and mildest farther north in the afternoon. A few showers are possible late in the day or in the evening, mainly over southeastern areas. Highs: 57 to 66. Winds: East-Southeast 5-15 mph.

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    Weather looking good! Sweet I am riding up to the Red Roof Tonight....

    1 Corner worker is checking in for you guys !

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    Rain?!?

    Congregate in the main area of the Red Roof... and then head out to watch the game / debate / eat dinner.

    I know the game starts at 8 but most people probably won't be there by then.

    I would imagine people going to Makris as well as Applebees.?

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    Sounds good Tony!

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