Thunderbolt Write-Up (LONG)

**Crash Dummy Denno** · 08-26-08, 08:27 AM

Fucking FAST

-Denno

**bigred875** · 08-26-08, 08:27 AM

lol ass

**Cheese** · 08-26-08, 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by Crash Dummy Denno

Fucking FAST

-Denno

Smooth and fast or just fast?

**Crash Dummy Denno** · 08-26-08, 08:34 AM

Flowing and FAST

one somewhat technical section then FAST

did I say FAST?

**Cheese** · 08-26-08, 08:36 AM

Originally Posted by Crash Dummy Denno

Flowing and FAST

That'll work!

**Hoss** · 08-26-08, 08:40 AM

So in summary, it's

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

**Crash Dummy Denno** · 08-26-08, 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by Hoss

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

**GixerJockey** · 08-26-08, 08:43 AM

Good, good...

I like to go fast...

I still hate you...

**brendanp** · 08-26-08, 08:49 AM

Woo Hoo!!!

**Manny** · 08-26-08, 09:15 AM

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.

**Pigman** · 08-26-08, 09:29 AM

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM its gonna be FUN FUN FUN....

**Manny** · 08-26-08, 09:48 AM

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.

**Hoss** · 08-26-08, 09:58 AM

Originally Posted by Manny

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!

**Crash Dummy Denno** · 08-26-08, 10:01 AM

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

**brendanp** · 08-26-08, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by Hoss

Ok, now I'm a little nervous!

I'll 2nd that!! yikes!

**Manny** · 08-26-08, 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by Hoss

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

**FirstDuc-1098** · 08-26-08, 10:24 AM

Originally Posted by brendanp

I'll 2nd that!! yikes!

Brendan,
you already signed up for the Oct 13th? I'm thinking about it.

Steve

**Manny** · 08-26-08, 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by brendanp

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!!

**Crash Dummy Denno** · 08-26-08, 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by Manny

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

**brendanp** · 08-26-08, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by FirstDuc-1098

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....

**Manny** · 08-26-08, 10:29 AM

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.

**brendanp** · 08-26-08, 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by Manny

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!

**Manny** · 08-26-08, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by Crash Dummy Denno

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.

**GixerJockey** · 08-26-08, 11:27 AM

Originally Posted by Crash Dummy Denno

NESBA "control riders" are so stupid and dangerous

Do tell... Sounds like there's a good story here...

**The Crashing Tomato** · 08-26-08, 11:41 AM

Have any of you done Jennings????

From the sound of what you are saying they are similar

-Denno
Fucking FAST

Fucking Denno

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