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I can't speak from a position of knowing anything - but I would think no as well. There is just too much money available to pack those guys in for those events. If that's all I have to trade to get a new updated track layout - I'll take it and be happy. I wouldn't think that those guys are going to wreck asphalt anyway. They've been camping on the current turns 4-8 for 25 years and that stuff held up pretty well. The issues it has now is from lack of drainage - not the NASCAR guys.
I'm with Brad on this. To be honest, the only time I really noticed the S/F paint was not on the starts but when I already had a good pace going over it coming out of 12 and the bike would spin up going over it.Quote:
Originally Posted by WinVT
I do remember doing a track day years ago and the NASCAR guys had a cookout in the bowl. There was a nice strip of grease for quit a few feet from their grill. I can't remember where exactly but it did mess with us. That's the only time I know of an issue.
So your argument for splitting up practice 1 is because you got hurt? Jim, I shattered my wrist when my teammate and I collided... You're racin motorcycles, Jim. Shit happens... If you want to stay injury free take up knitting.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim
I'm not saying whatever incident you were involved in should have happened or couldn't have been avoided, but you're crying about getting hurt while flying around a race track on a motorcycle. C'mon, man. Gimme a break.
Being the first time back on the track yesterday (in the dry), I cannot comment on any paint lines, etc.
I am very thankful for all the new airfence! That was obviously a huge dollar investment for the track.
As much as people talk negative about the walls, I think historical data over the last few years will show a very low injury rate due to collision with a "wall" - even if it was covered.
So while it looks bad as you're walking the track - it doesn't ride bad.
You could have licensed up on Friday and played in the wet Saturday, I'd help you prep your bike and everything!Quote:
Originally Posted by TTD
...I think Tony would get a pass on having to take a Basic course - but I'd like to see him back with LRRS as well. Come back and play Tony....F40 is just for you!
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just don't ask my tailbone for smacking T 12 Concrete.Quote:
Originally Posted by TTD
Sure, but it would be fun to see him do the rookie race!Quote:
Originally Posted by Woodcraft
Yeah, I can totally see him lapping traffic, and as he goes by pointing to his tail to get them to follow his line...Quote:
Originally Posted by rolker
Is there an F50? I'm much closer to that. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Woodcraft
YUP!!!!!
A.K.A. Formula Fossil.
Sorry...he can't come back until I retire. Someone has to work... :nono:Quote:
Originally Posted by Woodcraft
Great job with fixing T12! The first time I went through, I was surprised at the depression there, but quickly realized it's purpose to keep that part of the track drained of water. Well, it seems to have worked since I didn't notice any water collecting in T12 this weekend.
I hit that hole like a wall.
I did like the better drainage.. But Fatty about goes airborn off the freestyle ramp now... Lol....
I ain't throwing stones... We all have to race it.. I do love the thought of not braking toward a wall in T3..... :)
Ok, this shows how nervous I was this weekend, I didn't notice a change in 12...
Oh, I certainly felt it too. I expect many will complain about it, but I wanted to preempt those complaints with some recognition of efforts are being made to improve the track, and that I do appreciate not having to deal with standing water while going through there in the rain.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chippertheripper
Besides, it wouldn't be Loudon without bumps to deal with, right?
So... were you thinking you were hitting the turtle every lap?Quote:
Originally Posted by Kurlon
I saw the turtle and went just to the outside of it, which felt normal at my very slow pace.Quote:
Originally Posted by rolker
I also signaled my turns to assist my fellow racers in avoiding me. :D
Where you so nervous that you hallucinated?! LOL. FYI, there is a hot line, but it is about two inches wide...Quote:
Originally Posted by Kurlon
Anyone deal with the squirrel in T4.
I miss Paul!!!:wub:
For the GTL, I was damn near it... Kept having flashbacks to April 2008 while noting I have more than twice the HP now, and carbs that do NOT appreciate partial throttle operation. In the rain it sure looked like the lil bump was still there, I didn't feel like being precise enough to go inside it, so I didn't. That said I'm hoping work and budget allow me to at least do Friday practice before the next round so I can actually spend a little time reverifying and updating markers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul_E_D