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Title: Race of Champions 2006
Post by: GSXR RACER MIKE on October 14, 2006, 12:03:10 PM
So has it been decided what configuration we are running yet? I thought I read something about using the original 3.56 mile course, but there was some mention about using a modified West Horseshoe that uses some of the new course, just curious?

Figured it was close enough to start weather predictions for the ROC as well.

According to weather.com it's looking like lows in the 60's with high's in the low to mid 80's! Also looking like decent weather with a slight chance of rain before the weekend.  :thumb:
Title: Re: Race of Champions 2006
Post by: steelcityracer on October 14, 2006, 07:05:29 PM
Old layout but using the new pavement for the west horshoe.  Should be a pretty fun turn run in reverse, since I think it should open up quite nicely on the exit.
Title: Re: Race of Champions 2006
Post by: scottg22 on October 14, 2006, 08:24:25 PM
Barnes and Ed Sorbo tested for Moto-ST and ran both the old horseshoe and the updated AMA pavement and I was told it was decided the original west horseshoe would be used. 

I would guess it (the updated AMA pavement) was too tight for the entry and also the exit may have been a concern with a "kink" to get back on the shute to the barrel turn.


Title: Re: Race of Champions 2006
Post by: funsizeracing on October 16, 2006, 08:32:00 AM
I should know this, but someone told me that we don't run Daytona if it's raining.  I'm trying to make space packing, do I need my rain tires or is this not true??
Title: Re: Race of Champions 2006
Post by: Jeff on October 16, 2006, 09:55:53 AM
I think you're just gonna run the oval...  LOL...
Title: Re: Race of Champions 2006
Post by: scottg22 on October 16, 2006, 10:26:13 AM
CCS Runs in the rain at Daytona.   AMA doesn't. 
Title: Re: Race of Champions 2006
Post by: funsizeracing on October 16, 2006, 11:39:12 AM
THANKS
Title: Re: Race of Champions 2006
Post by: AZ-MilleR on October 17, 2006, 12:57:44 AM
Bring your rain tires and be sure not to be on the brakes going across the paint into turn 1 off the banking.  If you forget, you will learn VERY quickly.  Weather forecast looks good, figures since I bought a new set of rain tires for the event.
Title: Re: Race of Champions 2006
Post by: xseal on October 18, 2006, 11:15:48 AM
Quote from: AZ-MilleR on October 17, 2006, 12:57:44 AM
Bring your rain tires and be sure not to be on the brakes going across the paint into turn 1 off the banking.  If you forget, you will learn VERY quickly.  Weather forecast looks good, figures since I bought a new set of rain tires for the event.

Definition of "good" ? 

Tomorrow: Partial cloudiness early, with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid. High 87F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

Tomorrow night: Scattered thunderstorms during the evening, then partly cloudy overnight. Humid. Low near 70F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 40%.

Friday: Scattered thunderstorms possible. Highs in the upper 80s and lows in the mid 60s.