[OreoGitorio]

Clayton, David, Darrell & I are lookin into the possibility of doin an endurance race & we're wondering what tips you guys have as far as gettin things done right & what we can expect while we're down there (other than the obvious)

Any solid helpful advice regarding bike prep, rider prep, race prep, gettin on the track & doing things in the pits is appreciated.

[hessogood]

Prep the bike right. Train the riders well. Do the pitstops quick and right. Get on the track and win.

[legalspeed]

Bring some white GE silicone caulking.

Sometimes other organizations want bolts glued, they like white to be able to see it is done. Silicone is acceptable.

Get there with enough time to sleep before entering the racing surface.

Good luck bro! Summitt is one of the tracks I need to go to.

[highsider]

Don't ride an EX500.

[legalspeed]

[OreoGitorio]

Originally posted by legalspeed

W/ 4 riders we'll break it into 3 pit stops w/ each rider doin 90 minute stints... good thing the EX is a couch

[hessogood]

Have enough spares to rebuild the bike available in the pits. If you break a clipon, or a rearset, or need to drill and zip tie bodywork you want to have everything set and you'll be able to stay in the race.

Considering your preperation at loudon I'd say having the bike running when the race starts or being on pre-grid before everyone else has already put down 2 laps would be an accomplishment.

[Honclfibr]

Originally posted by OreoGitorio


W/ 4 riders we'll break it into 3 pit stops w/ each rider doin 90 minute stints... good thing the EX is a couch

Yeah, you have fun with that, let me know how it goes

[TheIglu]

I'm down. We'll be jam-bikes!

I just got two spare rear wheels. We'll need them for all the rear tires our engines will be chewin up!

Uh....does this make me the fastest guy on the team?

[OreoGitorio]

Originally posted by hessogood
Have enough spares to rebuild the bike available in the pits. If you break a clipon, or a rearset, or need to drill and zip tie bodywork you want to have everything set and you'll be able to stay in the race.

Thanks for the tips Jay

Originally posted by hessogood
Considering your preperation at loudon I'd say having the bike running when the race starts or being on pre-grid before everyone else has already put down 2 laps would be an accomplishment.

you're more than welcome to come lick my hairly ball sack

[s a x m a n]

jay has a good point ...

[OreoGitorio]

Let it go, Jamie. I have.

[Paul_E_D]

Practice your motor swaps at home til you can do it in 30 minutes. Bring a good spare motor. Strip EVERYTHING from the bike that slows this process.

Work on making quick release fitting for your gas tank, and have two tanks and just swap them instead of filling during the stop.

I think on an EX, one set of tires will go 6 hours. But 90 minute stints may not be the fastest way. 60 minute stints with some planned rider change only pit stops might be faster.

Put FRESH brake pads and fluid in before the race.

Have clear roles for the crew, and clear signals for the rider.

Either way, it WILL be the most fun you ever had racing!

[s a x m a n]

Originally posted by OreoGitorio
Let it go, Jamie. I have.

sensitive subject i guess .... hehehe

[smf]

very cool. be curious to hear if they still have the concrete strips on the line in T1 and throughout the carousel like they did in '99. assuming you're running the big track you'll be WFO from T2 to the entrance to the carousel on anything like a EX (or the Hawk I raced there loooooong ago). have a blast

[OreoGitorio]

Originally Posted by Paul_E_D

Practice your motor swaps at home til you can do it in 30 minutes. Bring a good spare motor. Strip EVERYTHING from the bike that slows this process.

Work on making quick release fitting for your gas tank, and have two tanks and just swap them instead of filling during the stop.

I think on an EX, one set of tires will go 6 hours. But 90 minute stints may not be the fastest way. 60 minute stints with some planned rider change only pit stops might be faster.

Put FRESH brake pads and fluid in before the race.

Have clear roles for the crew, and clear signals for the rider.

Either way, it WILL be the most fun you ever had racing!

Great tips... Thanks Paul

Rules don't allow swapping gas tanks, otherwise we'd do that w/ one of the 50 EX500 gas tanks we have available to us Oh well, it was a good idea

[Degsy]

You guys want a crew chief? I've done about 20 team endurance races in my time. When is this?

derek

[BMFR6]

when's this race go down?

[daviid]

August 4th i believe. the whole event is the 3rd - 5th. there should be sprint races on the 5th as well

[OreoGitorio]

Originally Posted by Degsy

You guys want a crew chief? I've done about 20 team endurance races in my time. When is this?

derek

Dear Mr. Sinclair,

Thank you for your application. We will review your resume and cover letter and get back to you after we have looked at all possible candidates.





...... ok, you've got the job if ya want it.... you'll be paid a salary of $0 a year with no compensation for overtime or travel expenses