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Racing Discussion => Racing Discussion => Topic started by: surftheasphalt on October 24, 2007, 01:01:10 PM

Poll
Question: Do You want the ROC to be moved from Daytona
Option 1: Yes votes: 33
Option 2: No votes: 11
Option 3: don't care votes: 3
Title: Daytona
Post by: surftheasphalt on October 24, 2007, 01:01:10 PM
Do You want the ROC to be moved from Daytona?
Title: Re: Daytona
Post by: racerhall on October 24, 2007, 03:38:54 PM
yes lets move it
Title: Re: Daytona
Post by: goldwing70 on October 24, 2007, 03:57:20 PM
I would like to see it closer to the Midwest but I doubt what we say would make a difference.  Who makes the call?
Title: Re: Daytona
Post by: fatboy122 on October 24, 2007, 06:55:38 PM
i would like to see it moved and i dont really care were too as long as its fair for everyone to have a shot at being competitive..
Title: Re: Daytona
Post by: Scotty Ryan on October 24, 2007, 07:48:34 PM
Why do you think it isn't fair now??? It's a track that you race bikes on - and nobody get's to ride it anymore then anyone else... Imagine if it were at BHF or any other local track - talk about an unfair advantage....
Title: Re: Daytona
Post by: Ducmarc on October 24, 2007, 08:04:24 PM
how about running the short course?
Title: Re: Daytona
Post by: surftheasphalt on October 24, 2007, 08:07:12 PM
Quote from: SCOTTY727 on October 24, 2007, 07:48:34 PM
Why do you think it isn't fair now??? It's a track that you race bikes on - and nobody get's to ride it anymore then anyone else... Imagine if it were at BHF or any other local track - talk about an unfair advantage....
Scotty?! read this and come back:
http://www.ccsforum.com/index.php/topic,18748.0.html

Title: Re: Daytona
Post by: steelcityracer on October 24, 2007, 09:37:42 PM
Quote from: SCOTTY727 on October 24, 2007, 07:48:34 PM
Why do you think it isn't fair now??? It's a track that you race bikes on - and nobody get's to ride it anymore then anyone else... Imagine if it were at BHF or any other local track - talk about an unfair advantage....

Scotty727, you hit the nail on the head there.  It is the only track where regular regional races are not held, thus the only track where no one gets extra track time during the year.
Title: Re: Daytona
Post by: surftheasphalt on October 24, 2007, 09:57:00 PM
 :cheers:
Title: Re: Daytona
Post by: Scotty Ryan on October 24, 2007, 10:26:20 PM
I have read the other threads - I like Daytona for what it is.... Sure - a track that was more centrally located would be nice - but then there are other issues.... I have only been there twice - the first time I rode there was during the AMA stuff this March - I had never been there before - But I went there to race - and that's what I did.... Did I think I was going to have the fastest bike or be the fastest rider - NO - But I did what I could...I just got back from running the Moto-St event there on an Sv 650 - we ended up finishing 1 st in class and 11 th overall out of 45 bikes.... I think we were 2 nd or 3rd in the middleweight class... Laptime wise - I think we were some where around the 15 th fastest... (Sorry I can't put a link to the site cause they don't have the information posted)....But if you want to try WWW.moto-st.com (http://www.moto-st.com)

I didn't post on the "I hate Daytona" thread because I don't hate any racetrack - Tracks are there to challenge you as a rider - and Daytona is no different... If you can figure out how to do well there and use certain attributes to your advantage then you are learning how to be a better racer.....Which will translate to every other track in the country.... I like racing because you have to adapt and change - Daytona just happens to be one of those tracks....

A better poll would have been - "Who likes the idea of having one race decide a national championship?"

I know I would have responded to that poll....
Title: Re: Daytona
Post by: surftheasphalt on October 24, 2007, 10:30:59 PM
Scott +1 for You,is a good read
You got point there
Title: Re: Daytona
Post by: goldwing70 on October 24, 2007, 10:48:08 PM
Having never been to Daytona, my reason to move it is purely lazy: I don't want to drive the distance!  That is not a good enough reason though, huh?
Title: Re: Daytona
Post by: MELK-MAN on October 25, 2007, 09:54:08 AM
VIR would be cool, but it would be cool.. was a HIGH of 45deg F this weekend. Gotta keep it someplace warm!
Title: Re: Daytona
Post by: ScubaSteve on October 25, 2007, 09:56:28 AM
Quote from: MELK-MAN on October 25, 2007, 09:54:08 AM
VIR would be cool, but it would be cool.. was a HIGH of 45deg F this weekend. Gotta keep it someplace warm!

How about Laguna Seca then!
Title: Re: Daytona
Post by: SVbadguy on October 25, 2007, 05:42:36 PM
Quote from: MELK-MAN on October 25, 2007, 09:54:08 AM
VIR would be cool, but it would be cool.. was a HIGH of 45deg F this weekend. Gotta keep it someplace warm!
What?  Last weekend was upper 70s. This weekend 60s with rain.  70s is average which is perfect for racing.
Title: Re: Daytona
Post by: surftheasphalt on October 25, 2007, 07:17:45 PM
Quote from: ScubaSteve on October 25, 2007, 09:56:28 AM
How about Laguna Seca then!
o Yaa.too expensive i guess
Title: Re: Daytona
Post by: Gbord on October 25, 2007, 09:00:04 PM
Run the short course in the Fall!!!!