NHMS - what would you change

[Woodcraft]

I can't speak from a position of knowing anything - but I would think no as well. There is just too much money available to pack those guys in for those events. If that's all I have to trade to get a new updated track layout - I'll take it and be happy. I wouldn't think that those guys are going to wreck asphalt anyway. They've been camping on the current turns 4-8 for 25 years and that stuff held up pretty well. The issues it has now is from lack of drainage - not the NASCAR guys.

[wiggeywackyo]

Can we just build a massive dome over the track and avoid adverse weather all together??

Actually, this was my first weekend racing in the rain and I kind of liked it. I didn't notice the start/finish line paint, but talked to several people that did. Don't know that they caused any issues since you're mostly straight up and down there, right? I think the focus should be more on the couple of paint lines on corner exits... I think in 2 and 12 where you are still leaned over and getting on the gas.

I'm with Brad on this. To be honest, the only time I really noticed the S/F paint was not on the starts but when I already had a good pace going over it coming out of 12 and the bike would spin up going over it.

[timmyho414]

I do remember doing a track day years ago and the NASCAR guys had a cookout in the bowl. There was a nice strip of grease for quit a few feet from their grill. I can't remember where exactly but it did mess with us. That's the only time I know of an issue.

[OreoGaborio]

say that to my torn rotator cuff that finished physical therapy 2 weeks ago

So your argument for splitting up practice 1 is because you got hurt? Jim, I shattered my wrist when my teammate and I collided... You're racin motorcycles, Jim. Shit happens... If you want to stay injury free take up knitting.

I'm not saying whatever incident you were involved in should have happened or couldn't have been avoided, but you're crying about getting hurt while flying around a race track on a motorcycle. C'mon, man. Gimme a break.

[TTD]

Being the first time back on the track yesterday (in the dry), I cannot comment on any paint lines, etc.

I am very thankful for all the new airfence! That was obviously a huge dollar investment for the track.

As much as people talk negative about the walls, I think historical data over the last few years will show a very low injury rate due to collision with a "wall" - even if it was covered.

So while it looks bad as you're walking the track - it doesn't ride bad.

[Kurlon]

Being the first time back on the track yesterday (in the dry), I cannot comment on any paint lines, etc.

You could have licensed up on Friday and played in the wet Saturday, I'd help you prep your bike and everything!

[Woodcraft]

...I think Tony would get a pass on having to take a Basic course - but I'd like to see him back with LRRS as well. Come back and play Tony....F40 is just for you!

[OreoGaborio]

[nt650hawk]

As much as people talk negative about the walls, I think historical data over the last few years will show a very low injury rate due to collision with a "wall" - even if it was covered.

just don't ask my tailbone for smacking T 12 Concrete.

[rolker]

...I think Tony would get a pass on having to take a Basic course...

Sure, but it would be fun to see him do the rookie race!

[Kurlon]

Sure, but it would be fun to see him do the rookie race!

Yeah, I can totally see him lapping traffic, and as he goes by pointing to his tail to get them to follow his line...

[TTD]

...I think Tony would get a pass on having to take a Basic course - but I'd like to see him back with LRRS as well. Come back and play Tony....F40 is just for you!

Is there an F50? I'm much closer to that.

[nt650hawk]

YUP!!!!!

[The Snowman]

A.K.A. Formula Fossil.

[Mr. Kurtz]

...I think Tony would get a pass on having to take a Basic course - but I'd like to see him back with LRRS as well. Come back and play Tony....F40 is just for you!

Sorry...he can't come back until I retire. Someone has to work...

[rolker]

Great job with fixing T12! The first time I went through, I was surprised at the depression there, but quickly realized it's purpose to keep that part of the track drained of water. Well, it seems to have worked since I didn't notice any water collecting in T12 this weekend.

[Chippertheripper]

I hit that hole like a wall.

[Rada]

I did like the better drainage.. But Fatty about goes airborn off the freestyle ramp now... Lol....

I ain't throwing stones... We all have to race it.. I do love the thought of not braking toward a wall in T3.....

[Kurlon]

Ok, this shows how nervous I was this weekend, I didn't notice a change in 12...

[rolker]

I hit that hole like a wall.

Oh, I certainly felt it too. I expect many will complain about it, but I wanted to preempt those complaints with some recognition of efforts are being made to improve the track, and that I do appreciate not having to deal with standing water while going through there in the rain.

Besides, it wouldn't be Loudon without bumps to deal with, right?

[rolker]

Ok, this shows how nervous I was this weekend, I didn't notice a change in 12...

So... were you thinking you were hitting the turtle every lap?

[Kurlon]

So... were you thinking you were hitting the turtle every lap?

I saw the turtle and went just to the outside of it, which felt normal at my very slow pace.

I also signaled my turns to assist my fellow racers in avoiding me.

[Paul_E_D]

I saw the turtle.

Where you so nervous that you hallucinated?! LOL. FYI, there is a hot line, but it is about two inches wide...

[nt650hawk]

Anyone deal with the squirrel in T4.








I miss Paul!!!

[Kurlon]

Where you so nervous that you hallucinated?! LOL. FYI, there is a hot line, but it is about two inches wide...

For the GTL, I was damn near it... Kept having flashbacks to April 2008 while noting I have more than twice the HP now, and carbs that do NOT appreciate partial throttle operation. In the rain it sure looked like the lil bump was still there, I didn't feel like being precise enough to go inside it, so I didn't. That said I'm hoping work and budget allow me to at least do Friday practice before the next round so I can actually spend a little time reverifying and updating markers.