Count Down Till' 2011 Race Season

[CBR929RE]

Remember also that you could be up against people who have been doing track days for years (there was one a few years ago who was doing 18s in the rookie race) or someone who used to race but took a few years off and now has to start over (increasingly likely if the economy turns around and people have money again). And the reality is, the rookie race shouldn't be looked at as a race at all; the point is to get through 3 laps without screwing up procedure or crashing so you get your license.

dammit I can't do that I quit before I even start.

[lrrs313]

dammit I can't do that I quit before I even start.

Can't do 18s or can't make 3 laps without screwing crashing/screwing upbasic procedures?

[CBR929RE]

Can't do 18s or can't make 3 laps without screwing crashing/screwing upbasic procedures?

can't do 18s

I'll do 1:62s if I have to in that "race"

[BrianC]

Remember also that you could be up against people who have been doing track days for years (there was one a few years ago who was doing 18s in the rookie race) or someone who used to race but took a few years off and now has to start over (increasingly likely if the economy turns around and people have money again). And the reality is, the rookie race shouldn't be looked at as a race at all; the point is to get through 3 laps without screwing up procedure or crashing so you get your license.

I was kind of hoping the riders in the rookie race would be like the guys in my Penguin school

Yeah I see your point about the race, and I'm not saying that winning it means riding over yer head to get the win. In a 3 lap sprint you get a good start and ride consistent and as long as noone's a returning veteran we'll have a good result. Win or lose, the weekend is going to be fun as hell!

[Chippertheripper]

It is mandatory to cry in your helmet if you win.

[CBR929RE]

It is mandatory to cry in your helmet if you win.

talk about being inconsistent. first I say I am gonna cry then I say I'm not. I don't know what I should do now.
http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...archid=1390826

[KB]

Timmy you know I was kidding right?

I was!

KB

[lrrs428]

well put Brian

Remember also that you could be up against people who have been doing track days for years (there was one a few years ago who was doing 18s in the rookie race) or someone who used to race but took a few years off and now has to start over (increasingly likely if the economy turns around and people have money again). And the reality is, the rookie race shouldn't be looked at as a race at all; the point is to get through 3 laps without screwing up procedure or crashing so you get your license.

[Rambunctous]

Eighty Eight To Wait

[lrrs428]

87 days

[KB]

Fuckin fuck I need a job.

KB

[Yknot]

86 days until the most anticipated rookie race EVAH!!!

[OreoGaborio]

Suppose I should get my motor & suspension off for them rebuilds, eh?

Anyone wanna bring my shit down to PK?

[BrianC]

86 days until the most anticipated rookie race EVAH!!!

85, rookie race is on a friday now (I think).

["Dangerous" Dan K]

85, rookie race is on a friday now (I think).

True story. Rookie race is now at the end of Friday. I'll still be there, but it seems they'll now be without official timing. Who's bringing a stopwatch?

[CBR929RE]

True story. Rookie race is now at the end of Friday. I'll still be there, but it seems they'll now be without official timing. Who's bringing a stopwatch?

we don't need a stop watch. its the rookie race, we need a sun dial.

[csmutty]

Suppose I should get my motor & suspension off for them rebuilds, eh?

Anyone wanna bring my shit down to PK?

Better get it to him before people get their tax returns!

[lrrs428]

84 Days

[lrrs428]

82 days

[Mustang]

True story. Rookie race is now at the end of Friday. I'll still be there, but it seems they'll now be without official timing. Who's bringing a stopwatch?

How will we know who wins now?!

[Doc]

And the reality is, the rookie race shouldn't be looked at as a race at all; the point is to get through 3 laps without screwing up procedure or crashing so you get your license.

Anybike can run in the rookie race so you are not riding against people with equal machines.

You line up on your Superbike spec 600 vs a couple ex500's and a Heavyweight 1000... Where is the "skill" in that win?

It is only 3 laps. It is meant to show you know what you are doing on the track. I just wish they would enforce the "if you crash you don't get your license rule" then maybe people wouldn't think of it as a race.

I heard rumor they are giving plaques for the rookie race now though...

You primary goal should be to ride safe, clean and fast. In that order. Then concentrate on getting a good index for the next 10 races so you can bump.

Hell when I started (not that long ago) it was said you were not a real "racer" until you were an Expert at least.

[lrrs428]

81 Days

[lrrs428]

79 Days Beatch's

[csmutty]

79 Days Beatch's

This countdown thing is stressing the hell out of me...and where the eff is my 2011 license?

[lrrs428]

Ditto I sent mine in before X-Mas

This countdown thing is stressing the hell out of me...and where the eff is my 2011 license?