Who's going? Thunderbolt 8/30 & 8/31

[TTD]

The key is to force yourself to relax. All these years and I still find myself tense sometimes. Start at the neck or the hands... but connect the dots somehow so the upper body goes limp.

[CBR929RE]

Thanks dude- I figure shoulder first, then the rest will follow.

I have never tried practicing body position in my garage- will do that in preparation for NHMS in October!!!

spend a session or even a whole day just working on body position. don't try to pick up any speed anywhere, just do body position. you wanna focus on one aspect of riding at a time. once the body position becomes natural you can focus on all the other stuff.

The key is to force yourself to relax. All these years and I still find myself tense sometimes. Start at the neck or the hands... but connect the dots somehow so the upper body goes limp.

still wasn't feeling 100% on Tuesday so in my first couple sessions I just tried to relax and take it easy. I probably ran the same pace as Monday but with less effort. I still fight with letting go of that tension. Usually I realize I'm tense midcorner and I force myself to loosen up and then have to stop the bike from leaning more.

[Ken C]

Any of the TTD instructors will be happy to help you with this in the garage in October. Come ask me first and I will help you myself if I have time. If I can't do it, then I will find one of our most competent instructors to help you out.

[nerijusj]

Good times, great 2 days of riding. Tony, thanks for the tip on T5 and T7. I tried your advise next session after we spoke, worked really good. I could carry a LOT more speed through those turns. Now I know what you meant by "I'm gaining a whole second on you in each of that section"

[TTD]

Good times, great 2 days of riding. Tony, thanks for the tip on T5 and T7. I tried your advise next session after we spoke, worked really good. I could carry a LOT more speed through those turns. Now I know what you meant by "I'm gaining a whole second on you in each of that section"

Awesome! Those were really the only places that I would run up on you... it was a blast following you!

[ctbandit]

Great two days except for the one nasty event. Mike, Kina, Lauren - great meeting you all. Hope to see you at the track again sometime.

[Femmekat]

Great two days except for the one nasty event. Mike, Kina, Lauren - great meeting you all. Hope to see you at the track again sometime.

Nice meeting you too! I hope your buddy is ok... Any updates?

[dudutzu]

Great two days except for the one nasty event. Mike, Kina, Lauren - great meeting you all. Hope to see you at the track again sometime.

nice meeting and riding with you too

[Lxpony]

Great two days except for the one nasty event. Mike, Kina, Lauren - great meeting you all. Hope to see you at the track again sometime.

Hey- the photo vendor gave me some of your photos with my package- PM me your email and I will send them to you.

[ff36buell]

Had a blast guys, feel like I got some of my fast back. Had a blast chasing a certain green Kawi around for a few sessions....

Thanks to Tony and his staff for all the fun and a very well run 2 days.

Nick

[TTD]

Thanks to Tony and his staff for all the fun and a very well run 2 days.

Nick

You're very welcome!

Don't forget there are 5 more trackdays left this year!

2 in Jersey and 3 in New Hampshire! There's always more "fast" to find

[ff36buell]

2 more in Jersey.... (checks calendar)
I would love me some more Jersey!

[Jaynnus]

2 more in Jersey.... (checks calendar)
I would love me some more Jersey!

I can't wait!!

[nt650hawk]

Sounded like and awesome time. I'm making the next one when we are gong to be on 2 tracks. Thunderbolt one day and Lightning the next. + it is a Sunday/ Monday gig. Ohh Yea..



Body positioning is my specialty.... Sounded like Pete picked it up in my absence. I think I need some tips from that fast demon now!

"Loose" is fast, and "on the edge" is out of control.

[ff36buell]

Yeah, pete and I talked about me having to "relax" and fix my body positioning.... I have a bad habit of rotating around the tank.... yeah, i know... not good

[CBR929RE]

Terry takes some awesome photos and getting them trackside before you leave rocks.

[Mr. Kurtz]

Terry takes some awesome photos and getting them trackside before you leave rocks.

Ah, now I realize who you are on the forum! Nice meeting you the other day, good luck with John's old bike, it's a strong one.

[CBR929RE]

Ah, now I realize who you are on the forum! Nice meeting you the other day, good luck with John's old bike, it's a strong one.

nice meeting you too. it certainly is a good bike.

[dudutzu]

Terry takes some awesome photos and getting them trackside before you leave rocks.

looks like somebody was kinda stuck behind you , just kidding had a good time riding with you man
and +1 on the photo guy

[dudutzu]

Had a blast guys, feel like I got some of my fast back. Had a blast chasing a certain green Kawi around for a few sessions....

Thanks to Tony and his staff for all the fun and a very well run 2 days.

Nick

was nice meeting you and riding with you too buddy and definitely nice pitting with you, I have a picture for you, I'll post it when I get home

[CBR929RE]

looks like somebody was kinda stuck behind you , just kidding had a good time riding with you man
and +1 on the photo guy

stuck behind me or struggling to keep up?

[ff36buell]

I always feel like I ride so much better when I am chasing a faster rider.... especially when they have red jerseys over their leathers....

[TTD]

Tbolt racing g on speed right now

[ff36buell]

Eslick is one aggressive rider.... now I realize how slow I REALLY am!

[TTD]

Great racing! 13 seconds faster than me.