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    Thunderbolt Write-Up (LONG)

    Fucking FAST

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    Re: Thunderbolt Write-Up (LONG)

    lol ass

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    Re: Thunderbolt Write-Up (LONG)

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    Fucking FAST

    -Denno
    Smooth and fast or just fast?

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    Re: Thunderbolt Write-Up (LONG)

    Flowing and FAST

    one somewhat technical section then FAST

    did I say FAST?

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    Re: Thunderbolt Write-Up (LONG)

    Quote Originally Posted by Crash Dummy Denno View Post
    Flowing and FAST
    That'll work!

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    Re: Thunderbolt Write-Up (LONG)

    So in summary, it's


    Flowing and Fast, a somewhat Technical spot...then fucking FAST. Rinse, Repeat?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hoss View Post
    So in summary, it's


    Flowing and Fast, a somewhat Technical spot...then fucking FAST. Rinse, Repeat?
    lol yeah - i'll try to post up some video

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    Re: Thunderbolt Write-Up (LONG)

    Good, good...

    I like to go fast...

    I still hate you...

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    Woo Hoo!!!

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    Re: Thunderbolt Write-Up (LONG)

    Ill second that. Fast. Balls to the wall fast. Took me (and denno I think) most of the early sessions just to realize what the hell was going on in terms of the speed and not braking going into 75% of the corners. Then a few sessions to realize that you need to be seriously on the throttle through them too!

    I think folks who have only ever ridden Loudon are going to be pretty damn shocked at how fast it is.

    The only real fast track I had ever ridden before this was VIR (north) and this isn't even in the same category, at least it wasn't for me.

    They were right, small bikes should stay home. I think I only saw one bike under a true 600 and I didn't see him in the afternoon?? Motards wouldn't stand a chance.

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    MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM its gonna be FUN FUN FUN....

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    Re: Thunderbolt Write-Up (LONG)

    Other points of interest for those who care.

    The track is really really fun.

    1. Facilities are great, bathrooms showers etc. Denno said the food sucked. Bring your own water etc.
    2. Power was 35 bucks and there is only 1 plug per outlet so bring a lot of extension cords or park near an open one. We parked near someone who was using the power and had to run like 150 feet of extension cords to get set up. May not be an issue in the garages.
    3. The pit onto track was the worst I have ever seen or could imagine. You basically pit right onto the line towards the apex of 1....and you cannot see who is coming very well. Be VERY VERY careful. No joke, the track marshal said he couldn't fucking believe how dumb it was. I got a little freaked by it so made sure to be on time for the rest of the sessions..lol
    4. As far as we could tell no bike that crashed was able to get back on the track. We saw quite a few totaled bikes...high speed means high speed crashes and wadded up bikes.
    5. At this event, im not sure how tony will run it, they don't red flag for crashes, unless it is basically on the track, in the way. There were a few sessions where there was 1 or more bikes lying right at the edge of the track through the whole thing. They obviously red flag for people on the track who need help, need medical services or fluids.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Manny View Post
    Other points of interest for those who care.

    The track is really really fun.

    1. Facilities are great, bathrooms showers etc. Denno said the food sucked. Bring your own water etc.
    2. Power was 35 bucks and there is only 1 plug per outlet so bring a lot of extension cords or park near an open one. We parked near someone who was using the power and had to run like 150 feet of extension cords to get set up. May not be an issue in the garages.
    3. The pit onto track was the worst I have ever seen or could imagine. You basically pit right onto the line towards the apex of 1....and you cannot see who is coming very well. Be VERY VERY careful. No joke, the track marshal said he couldn't fucking believe how dumb it was. I got a little freaked by it so made sure to be on time for the rest of the sessions..lol
    4. As far as we could tell no bike that crashed was able to get back on the track. We saw quite a few totaled bikes...high speed means high speed crashes and wadded up bikes.
    5. At this event, im not sure how tony will run it, they don't red flag for crashes, unless it is basically on the track, in the way. There were a few sessions where there was 1 or more bikes lying right at the edge of the track through the whole thing. They obviously red flag for people on the track who need help, need medical services or fluids.

    Ok, now I'm a little nervous!

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    Re: Thunderbolt Write-Up (LONG)

    point #5 is actually a good thing - otherwise waiting for cleanup after every spill would = little riding

    this track is the safest Ive been on as far as run off

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    Re: Thunderbolt Write-Up (LONG)

    Quote Originally Posted by Hoss View Post
    Ok, now I'm a little nervous!
    I'll 2nd that!! yikes!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hoss View Post
    Ok, now I'm a little nervous!
    Don't be. Its really fun and like denno said tons of run off...no concrete walls!

    5ust be extra careful entering the track...you should be anyway but this is a little extra warning that I was freaked out by it....others may not have been

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    Quote Originally Posted by brendanp View Post
    I'll 2nd that!! yikes!
    Brendan,
    you already signed up for the Oct 13th? I'm thinking about it.

    Steve

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    Quote Originally Posted by brendanp View Post
    I'll 2nd that!! yikes!
    Seriously dont be. I did not mean it like that at all...It was great. You ride at loudon you can ride anywhere. You will have a blast!!

    I cannot wait to go back!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Manny View Post
    Don't be. Its really fun and like denno said tons of run off...no concrete walls!

    5ust be extra careful entering the track...you should be anyway but this is a little extra warning that I was freaked out by it....others may not have been
    in all honesty I know the pit out wasnt ideal, but i really had no trouble blending out - but manny also thinks more than i do so who knows!

    one other point

    NESBA "control riders" are so stupid and dangerous

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    Quote Originally Posted by FirstDuc-1098 View Post
    Brendan,
    you already signed up for the Oct 13th? I'm thinking about it.

    Steve
    Yes I did Steve. I'll be there with bells on brother. And where's my XIII disc biotch? LOL

    Sign up before it is too late....

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    Re: Thunderbolt Write-Up (LONG)

    The other point I forgot to make was that because the track is so big, (wide etc) there are options in terms of the lines and if you are off line you can recover no problem before the next corner unlike loudon where all the turns are so tied together.

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    Re: Thunderbolt Write-Up (LONG)

    Quote Originally Posted by Manny View Post
    Seriously dont be. I did not mean it like that at all...It was great. You ride at loudon you can ride anywhere. You will have a blast!!

    I cannot wait to go back!!
    You know what? You're right! I have no problem riding loudon (not that I'm any good, lol) I always have a tendancy to turd my pants prior to getting out on the track! You know, the butterflies in the stomache shit!
    Then once I get out there, it feels soo fucking great!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Crash Dummy Denno View Post
    in all honesty I know the pit out wasnt ideal, but i really had no trouble blending out - but manny also thinks more than i do so who knows!
    +1. I got freaked out by it in the second session and didnt want to think about it. Denno didnt give a shit so it could have been just me overthinking it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Crash Dummy Denno View Post


    NESBA "control riders" are so stupid and dangerous
    Do tell... Sounds like there's a good story here...

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    Re: Thunderbolt Write-Up (LONG)

    Have any of you done Jennings????

    From the sound of what you are saying they are similar

    -Denno
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