Turn 1 / 2 Update???

[Tabby]

No problems here either. I'm greatful to have a real live race track in my back yard too.
Just typically curious, and getting an idea for the next time I get up there.

[a13x]

Nicely typed Fitz.

I like it. Grips good and I love barreling onto the new T1

[Pittenger5]

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I miss the chicanes

[Doc]

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I miss the chicanes

FUCK YOUR CHICANES...

Friggin collar bone breaking switch backs!!!

[butcher bergs]

From a safety standpoint sure it's not ideal, but frankly neither is the rest of the track. As we all know, the track was built for Nascar and then adapted for bikes. If the cash flow from Nascar ceases, so probably will NHMS. I think I'm damn lucky to have a track ~40 minutes door to door from the house and I'm gonna ride the snot out of it every chance I get. If I need to make a few concessions to do that, then by all means sign me up.

I'm not exactly sure what all the fuss is about. They could have shifted the Nascar wall ~150 feet back in turn 1-1a-2 and we wouldn't have AMA back due to other concerns in other areas. As a whole I think the track did one hell of a job making MAJOR changes with minimal impact on us as racers while absorbing the majority of the cost. They very easily could have expanded the RV park by another 6-12 slots (additional money in the door) and told LRRS to run a chicane on the oval from now on (less money spent).

I could not agree any more!

[brewmaster]

After only 10 laps on the new configuration here's my opinion.
I'm WAY slower.... I'm braking FAR too early!! I need to improve this because I am loosing at least 2 seconds.

Personally the new pavement seems much better than the old pavement. I also prefer the tighter T1 from a riding stand point. However as has been said before the run off on the outside of T1A is SCARY!

Overall the change is an improvement to the track riding configuration, but a possible step back in the overall safety. Of course the fast guy's (not me) will be the ones who are going to be testing that (just ask Jeff Wood).

[a13x]

Jeff crashed in T2 while cruising and looking backwards while riding 20' off the apex of T2. He was highsided. Unrelated to new layout.

[s a x m a n]

So after racing in the rain its funny how quickly you ignore the wall as you enter turn 1

I like the new layout for sure, and there is plenty of grip and got better throughout the weekend. I think I still prefer the old layout, but this is just as fun. It is a lot of fun to snap the bike from 1 to 1a though!!!

[seth399]

ya I think the transition from 1 to 1a is more fun

["Dangerous" Dan K]

ya I think the transition from 1 to 1a is more fun

Anyone want to teach me a reasonable line through there? I swear I'm losing at least a second through there, possibly 2 when I really mess it up.

[s a x m a n]

Anyone want to teach me a reasonable line through there? I swear I'm losing at least a second through there, possibly 2 when I really mess it up.

Sign up for the next TonysTrackDay in July. I'll help you out through there

[mullinsvm]

I loved the new layout. Always like to see change at the track so we're not running the same thing over and over every weekend. Tons of grip...(for now)... on the new pavement, and now you can drive way deep into turn 1. Had an awesome weekend.

[s a x m a n]

I loved the new layout. Always like to see change at the track so we're not running the same thing over and over every weekend. Tons of grip...(for now)... on the new pavement, and now you can drive way deep into turn 1. Had an awesome weekend.

Looking great out there this weekend man!

[OreoGaborio]

I had a tough time adjusting to the new layout.... mainly because the old turn 1-2 was becoming so automatic that I had to throw out all my old markers & habbits. It was soooo weird not hitting the same old spots on the entry to turn 1.

In the end, I began making it more consistent & I was relieved to see that Brett Guyer didn't completely leaving me in the dust through that section after he lapped me during the ASRA Thunderbike race.

All in all, I think it'll take some getting used to, but I dig it and like Fitz, I'm glad that NHMS is making a very sold effort to keep us there untilllllll a new track comes along

[jtaylor719]

I loved the new layout. Always like to see change at the track so we're not running the same thing over and over every weekend. Tons of grip...(for now)... on the new pavement, and now you can drive way deep into turn 1. Had an awesome weekend.

You appeared to drive deeper than almost anyone in there, and early in the weekend too. Nice job this weekend, you were smokin' out there.

[BLACK SQUIRREL]

I learned how to Go DEEP into the new Turn When My Hand got Stuck On the throttle And I went Hot in there. And it was great.

["Dangerous" Dan K]

Sign up for the next TonysTrackDay in July. I'll help you out through there

I learned how to Go DEEP into the new Turn When My Hand got Stuck On the throttle And I went Hot in there. And it was great.

So it seems like I need to come up with the time/$ for another track day, or get my throttle stuck. Cool.

Jamie, thanks for the offer man. You be fast, I saw it with my own two eyes. We'll see how my next month or two goes.

[ZX11D]

Anyone close enough to take photos and post progress? Just curious.

I was standing there saturday and got pics and some short video of everyone coming through there. I just have to figure how tyo post it if you would like to see it.

[zx1012r]

and now you can drive way deep into turn 1.

Ya think!!!!?????

Scott, that was pretty much the most fun race i have ever had, even considering sampling the air fence in the apex of 10.

I dove under you like 3 times into 1, and you just wouldn't give up! Very trusting riding between you, Brian and Ricky that whole race! Can't wait for the next one!

Mark Dages 454

[mullinsvm]

Ya think!!!!?????

Scott, that was pretty much the most fun race i have ever had, even considering sampling the air fence in the apex of 10.

I dove under you like 3 times into 1, and you just wouldn't give up! Very trusting riding between you, Brian and Ricky that whole race! Can't wait for the next one!

Mark Dages 454

hahahaha, that race was an absolute blast, you guys really made me work for the win. I knew it was you coming up the inside into 1 those last few laps, then it was Ricky right next to me at the finish. Got really confused for a moment. That is what production races are all about, can't wait to do it again........We need more middleweight production twins out there.

[zx1012r]

Yes, it would be nice to get more people into that class!

What's awesome for me is I get to dice with some pretty fast guys. Usually I was out motored in LWSS and other classes. This makes it incredibly fun and incredibly difficult to make passes. Truly fun racing!

And coming from a EX500 guy, fairly cheap racing, too!

Mark Dages 454

[smf]

We need more middleweight production twins out there.

if you've got an extra bike I'll come play