New to Forum, Looking for friends

[Jasmina]

Hi All,

Im new to the forum. Also new to the New England and New York area.

Im looking to make some friends that share the same passion of riding motorbikes.
Im not sure how to look up for upcoming events (race track racing) and/or any other similar events.
My preffered bike is Ducati Monster

Thanks and safe ride!

EDITS: I edited what the bike category. not looking for street racing/racers (thanks ADouglas for helping with the terminology)

[capitalcrew]

Welcome.. any pictures of your bike?

[Jasmina]

Hi and thank you!
No I do not have any pictures, or have a bike yet... yet!
I used to go ride with my friends and help with the events.
I used to occasionally ride rally.

I like your bike. What year and model is it? Looks like Honda
Do you own any others?
Do you race?

Thanks

[capitalcrew]

It's a honda yeah. Cbr 1000. I race at Loudon. I'm the track record holder actually

[adouglas]

Hi, Jasmina.

Not sure exactly what you mean by "street racing" but for the most part folks around here take safety pretty seriously and ride more or less responsibly on the street. Not a lot of hooligan stuff, though there are stories.... Point is that if that's what you're after, you're not likely to find it here. The regulars take their need for speed to the track.

That's "road racing" which is different. "Street racing" brings up images of racing for "pinks," wheelies, helmet mohawks, LED kits, slammed Hayabusas, tatted riders in sneakers and wife beaters, stretched swingarms and high-speed police chases. Aka Fast & Furious on two wheels.

Speaking of the track, good for you for wanting to check it out!

There are lots of ways to ride on the track. The simplest is to sign up for a track day. You can also attend a race school, go to a structured riding school like California Superbike School ($$$$$) or get fully into racing.

There are a few local trackday organizations. The one many of us ride with is Tony's Track Days, aka TTD (tonystrackdays.com ... go there for their schedule), but there are others. Tony's is safety oriented and very well organized. That doesn't mean it's slow!

Hit the track and you WILL become a better rider, and have a blast doing it. And I think that if you ask around, almost all track riders will tell you that once you experience the track, riding fast on the street is less interesting to them. Some even give up street riding entirely... it's that addictive. It's also a whole lot safer (no cars, no cops, clean pavement in good repair, a lot less nasty stuff to hit if you crash).

Actual racing (vs. track days) in the Northeast is pretty much centered around Loudon, New Hampshire (New Hampshire Motor Speedway) but also happens down in southern New Jersey at New Jersey Motorsports Park. Both are a hike from NYC, but that's racing for you. Racing is a whole different deal and can get very expensive in a hurry.

A good way to scope it out for free is just go to a track day and walk around. You'll have your fill in about an hour (riding is more fun than spectating) but you'll get a true picture of what it's like and the sort of people who ride on the track. You'll find that it's pretty cool. You can also sit in on any classroom session you like.

Tracks within reasonable striking distance from NYC:

Palmer Motorsports Park - Palmer MA, just east of Springfield and AWESOME. Not so great for spectators but a spectacular venue, with the track built around the top of a mountain (tip: Visit a two-day TTD event on the afternoon of the first day; after the track closes at 5, there will be a track walk. WELL worth it).
Thompson Motor Speedway - Thompson, CT, northeast corner where CT, MA and RI meet. Shorter/smaller than Palmer, fun track, good for spectators (you can see every corner)
New Hampshire Motor Speedway - Loudon, NH. Older track with a lot of character. TTD doesn't go there currently. De facto home of racing in the Northeast.
New York Safety Track - Harpersfield, NY. Up in the Catskills/middle of nowhere, near Oneonta. Terrific, technical track, not-so-great facilities.
New Jersey Motorsports Park - Millville, NJ. Southern tip of NJ, big-league racing facility (MotoAmerica goes there). TTD does not go to this track but several other organizations do.

[adouglas]

"Street racing" vs. track riding...

[Jasmina]

It's a honda yeah. Cbr 1000. I race at Loudon. I'm the track record holder actually

Ah that is great! Congratulations!
Thank you

[Honclfibr]

What are your feelings on dong patches?

[Jasmina]

Hi ADouglas,

Thank you for the lenghtly message and explanation of terminology.
Yes road racing, with safety in mind of course!

Yeah, street racing, now I see it, it appears as hooliganish and weirdos with helmet mohawks haha funny! (sorry for all of you there, but it is a stereotype?)

Ok, track racing is what is called. Got it.
I agree with you, on the track racing, its much safer and enjoyable, as the whole experience lets you immerse in the race itself, as well as be more "technical" if I can say that..., without the worry of cars and other dangers that you would experience on the street.
I will look more into the difference between "track days" and "race days".

I would love to go to a track day, as you mention and immerse myself into learning anything related to track racing.
I think my first one on the list will be Loudon, as I would love to see the NH countryside at the same time.
Thank you so much for your time in sharing all of this info, I really appreciate.
Also, the picture of the hooligans vs track racers is funny!
Thanks for that, made my day!

[Tricky Mike]

Hi, Jasmina.

Not sure exactly what you mean by "street racing" but for the most part folks around here take safety pretty seriously and ride more or less responsibly on the street. Not a lot of hooligan stuff, though there are stories.... Point is that if that's what you're after, you're not likely to find it here. The regulars take their need for speed to the track.

I dunno, man. I think Kham was on the FBI Most Wanted list just a couple years ago.

[Tricky Mike]

Also, why can't I like Honclfuckery's posts? What is this place coming to?
Edit: NM. It works now.

[Jasmina]

What are your feelings on dong patches?

Hi,

If this question is for me.. Im a little lost.
Care to explain, or is this a joke that I dont get it? haha
Or maybe I have an idea.

[Tricky Mike]

Pay no attention to him... What do you know about neighbor disputes involving cats?

[breakdirt916]

welcome, to join the ranks among the forum you must first answer 3 riddles

[Jasmina]

I prefer safe riding too.
The only "unsafe" riding I did was offroad, with rally and motocross, but it was in a forest trail, so no other bodies to worry about aside from tree trunks.
But that is not bike racing, which is a totally different beast!

I prefer the higher HP bikes, but I cant ride them myself, as they are too heavy for me. (Woman, lightweight)
Im not discrediting the bikes with lower HP, but the sound is too whiny and not as enticing. just my personal opinion though.

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welcome, to join the ranks among the forum you must first answer 3 riddles

Ok, Im ready! will try my best
Go... !

[Jasmina]

Pay no attention to him... What do you know about neighbor disputes involving cats?

...And I was really thinking hard to remember what it could mean.. haha!

I actually think, I dont know what would that mean.
Is that a slang in between racers?
.. or if a neighbour is revving up their engine, you must rev back, with a burnout? (I tried)

[nhbubba]

Would you attend Sausagefest?
What would you do to a cMan God?

[capitalcrew]

Yes all redlining must be reciprocated.

[xxaarraa]

Oh boy.

[Jasmina]

Would you attend Sausagefest?
What would you do to a cMan God?

Hello.

If this is a riddle, is missing the 3rd question.
Do I get any hints or rebus?

1. Yes I would, as long as the company is good and some beer (alcohol)
2. Depends. What they can handle.
3. ?

[Jasmina]

Yes all redlining must be reciprocated.

What is "redlining" referring to?
Is that driving above maximum allowed speed?
I like that!

[onenut]

Welcome, where are you from?

[adouglas]

To be clear:

Riding at a track day is not racing. You're riding fast and you're out there with other people, yes, but it's not about all about crossing the finish line in first place. You're riding your own ride, and the way you succeed is by bringing the bike and yourself back in one piece. Sure you'll pass people, but there are rules about when and how you may do so.

Racing is exactly what it says on the label. You're out there with the goal of finishing in first place. Period.

To a casual observer it's all the same, but it really isn't. Track days -- just riding on the track -- is about learning, practicing the art and skill of riding well, and having a good time. Racing is about getting your head down and WINNING.

PS: Small bikes are a hoot. Your mistakes aren't masked by horsepower. You learn more and they're a lot cheaper to run. The grin-per-dollar ratio is huge. Just remember that the party starts at 9,000 rpm....

And when a petite female instructor on an RC390 blows by you, you gain a new understanding of and appreciation for the difference between skill and horsepower.

[MUZ720]

Pass the popcorn

[adouglas]

1. Yes I would, as long as the company is good and some beer (alcohol)