Today's Track Day

[MC]

When people say a lot of crashes...we're talking about 12 red flags!
There were more red flags in the warm up and first session (7?) than the last track day overall!

I ended up being a lot more confident on the bike and got considerably faster as the day went on. I only had one hairy moment braking into three as I passed a red V-Twin (Duc 900?) that was slower in the corners but I couldn't get around on the straights. I missed my throttle blip in my double downshift and the rear reeaallly started squirming on me. So of course, I blew the corner, forcing the guy I just passed to slow way down to wait fcr me to get going again Whoever you are, I tried looking for you after the session to apologize but I couldn't find you. I felt like an ASS...I'm sorry.

Other than that, I aparently put on quite a spark show as the day went on. I wore about an inch and a half off my peg feelers. I figured it was easier than taking the things off and it made sure I was progressively turning harder as the day went on!

One more thing. The 1, 1a, 2 turn complex is definately my favorite!

[OreoGaborio]

Originally posted by MC

Other than that, I aparently put on quite a spark show as the day went on. I wore about an inch and a half off my peg feelers.

i feel ya on that... i was goin around the bowl & caught my peg feeler... i was kickin myself in the ass cuz i thought it was my toe and i was just bein lazy hanging my foot out there... get back to the garages, look at my toe slider & there's nothin there... check my peg feeler & there it was... i ground the LITTLE TINY QUARTER INCH LONG feeler down about 1/2 way ... HAH! take that you little tiny hardparts.

[hohum]

Originally posted by MC

One more thing. The 1, 1a, 2 turn complex is definately my favorite!

Damn straight!

I like that series the best too... My least favorite obviously was turn 3, but damn it I am going to go back and whip that fuckin turn next time.

Also turn 12 caused me some issues, but once I finally figured out how to get out wide enough for it coming in, it was a fun turn

Cheers,
Chris

[Ken C]

It's good to hear how much fun you all had. The day started with an unusual amount of red flags, but in the end the number of crashes wasn't extreme. We usually expect 5 to 10% or so and this one was on the higher end.

I heard many compliments about how the day was run. We were told by a NHIS insider that our track days are the best attended. Tony, Paul, Graham, Chris and I have worked hard to make our events top-notch. We're looking to book 5 dates next year, so start saving your money. Or put it on your holiday wish list.

It was nice meeting a lot of you, but as Jay says, it's hard to know who you are when we all use real names in person, not screen names. Nazo, how are you healing?

On a personal note, Joe Eslie let me ride his ZX10. What a powerhouse! The suspension wasn't set up for the track, but was still real nice. I was dissapointed with the abrupt throttle, but overall a very nice bike.

[highsider]

Originally posted by highsider


So, aside from some minor theft (Hey Nazo - you stole my brake lever, fukker ), today was absolutely awesome

I'm a jackass, I didn't realize that was Nazo that went to the hospital....sorry dude, I'm a pecker. Bad time to make a joke.

I hope you heal up real fast, it was nice meeting you.

[skiierx]

I too had a great day and the gods were very nice to us weather wise!

Much thanks to Tony, Renee, Graham, Ken, Dave, Chris, Derek and the many others that helped make yesterday a great success!! These days are so nice and really have helped me get to know my bike and improve my ability to ride. I know I have a long way to go but without the trackdays I don't think I would ever learn as much as I have!

It was great seeing everyone and meeting a few others. The riding community is such a nice family to be involved with!

I look forward to next year!

Jamie

[elaineo]

Originally posted by nine2nine

I may have left a grey HJC helmet and Black Joe Rocket gauntlet gloves behind. I am hoping someone picked them up at the end of day. If you did they belong to Nazo (Crash Chris). Please let one of us know. Thanks!

Erin gave em back to chris already.

[elaineo]

Originally posted by highsider
So, aside from some minor theft (Hey Nazo - you stole my brake lever, fukker ),

you don't want that brake lever back

[Doof]

If you do want it back, it's some where outside turn 3 on the hill.

[highsider]

Originally posted by nine2nine
If you do want it back, it's some where outside turn 3 on the hill.

Poor bastard, I hope he's ok. I feel like an ass for even mentioning it now.

[Degsy]

Originally posted by nine2nine
If you do want it back, it's some where outside turn 3 on the hill.

I picked it up to bring it back and it was broken at the perch end so I tossed it into the tire wall.

derek

[highsider]

Originally posted by Degsy
I picked it up to bring it back and it was broken at the perch end so I tossed it into the tire wall.

derek

Its really not important, I feel like a dick for even mentioning it now. Like I said, I didn't realize that was him that left in the ambulance.

[hohum]

Originally posted by highsider
Its really not important, I feel like a dick for even mentioning it now. Like I said, I didn't realize that was him that left in the ambulance.

YEAH, You DICK!@

Heh

Cheers,
Chris

[nichols]

Awesome day, hands down. I heard a few people mention this site the last time I was at NHIS for the August track day, and I had sort of forgotten all about it until last night.

Seeing all of the avatars, I recognize a lot of the bikes, and the riders. I was the guy in the yellow group on the yellow VFR. Pete followed me around the track for a few laps just after lunch, I think, and later on I got some time playing follow-the-leader with Ken.

Once again, the crew Tony has with him for his track days did not disappoint, and put on a tremendous effort with fantastic results. I'll be there next year, for sure!

[gixxer6]

Awesome! I'm very happy you all had such a blast. So Highsider...ya didn't highside? bwaahaahaaa!1 sorry dude, had to do it.

So by the sound of it, my old girl treated you well out there! She's a bit of a slut with all the men she's been through lately, but she's a great ol girl and you'll do fine on her..or in her..or whatever

Anways, congrats to all those who didn't dump it, and to those who did...keep it up next time!

I better see all of you at the NESR day next year! Hopefully we can try to book a couple NESR days.

[gixxer6]

Originally posted by Degsy
I picked it up to bring it back and it was broken at the perch end so I tossed it into the tire wall.

derek

So how'd it go?

you ride?

if you did ride, fok you cuz I'm now extremely jealous of you my brotha!!1

[brewmaster]

Thanks Tony for the great day. I guess we should all thank Mother Nature for the excellent autumn day also!

It was good to see everyone from NESR while working on riding better. I guess now we have to wait until the snow melts for the next track day at NHIS......bummer! Maybe a caravan to the south for a day or two is in order.......hmmmmm.

Cheers

[highsider]

I just came to the realization that I am DEPRESSED that i wont be able to ride on the track for a couple of months.

[hohum]

I was JUST thinking the same damn thing... hence I started checkin out the NESBA site... looks like theres a few trackdays in FL/GA left this year/early next year if'n you wanna travel.... I MAY just consider it...

[Sbk12rs]

Stoneman ,,, I was on the little 644lbs Red BMW K12rs .

[highsider]

Originally posted by Stoneman
I can't believe so many of you bastiches were there and I DIDN'T get to meet all ya'll. WTF??? Come say hi next time! We were in the bay with the NEW ENGLAND STREETRIDERS banner. Why I oughtta....

Who dares me to change Nazo's screen name to Crash Chris?

I was also a tall ugly bastard with a goatee. I was riding the fugliest bike there

[ancosta]

I think I have 1st track day hangover...I can't stop thinking about how much fun I had, but I am bummed that it will be months until I can do it again. I tried to explain to my girlfriend why its so cool that I melted my rear tire and got rid of my chicken strips

Ken - I didn't get the chance to thank you for the on-track coaching...it was a big help. Something seemed to click because at the end of the day I felt like I was going slower yet I was going about +10 mph in the turns. Its like I told a coworker today - if I used the money I spent on track day to buy gas and ride on the street, I couldn't have learned nearly as much, let alone in a safer manner than street riding.

Kind of premature for me to act on, but yesterday got me thinking of maybe getting a track bike so I can pursue track riding without fear of uglying up my street bike. Perhaps I could swap my SV for something more comfy for the highway which is about 75% of my riding. I think I need to win the lotto

[nefarious]

Originally posted by gixxer6
So how'd it go?

you ride?

if you did ride, fok you cuz I'm now extremely jealous of you my brotha!!1

Yeah he rode.. he rode my bike for most of the day.

[Sbk12rs]

Hey Ken C ,, i'm surprised you would have ANY complaints !!!!!! With all the good words here that comment surprised me Looks like everyone here had a Blast I know i did , looking foward to next years . Any discounts for signing up for all of them

[TTD]

Originally posted by Sbk12rs
Hey Ken C ,, i'm surprised you would have ANY complaints !!!!!! With all the good words here that comment surprised me Any discounts for signing up for all of them

Just wondering... I'm not sure what comment surprised you? Can you clarify?


As for multi-day discounts, I can answer that with a definite maybe.



Once I get the dates and costs figured out, I will know more.

Should be around January or so.

If we did a multi-day deal, however, it will probably be like a SEASON PASS for a ski area. That means you'd probably have to come up with all the $$ at the beginning of the year and you could attend all 5 dates. One possible option was pay for 4 and get the 5th free, but how many people can come up with $800 or more at one shot?

As always... I'm open to suggestions and if they make sense I'm happy to try them.