So what is your story from last weekend's event...

[stumpy]

nice job on the 10's Dano! Thats hollin'. I know it wasn't on those new Michelins ::) Conditions much of been great. If it was 98 up here I know it must have been hot down there.

Stumpy

[extrakt0r]

There are so many things that go into this.  Setup is key.  THe problem is, people don't understand how to relay information back to a tuner to get the bike setup right.  They just know they can't go any faster.  It's identifying why they can't go faster that's the key.

Sounds like you are a student of Super Dave also
 ;)

[G 97]

Are 12's at a track day as fast as 12's at a race?

[PaulV]

"Are 12's at a track day as fast as 12's at a race? "
Only if you get a trophy and a kiss from the director afterwards.................................................... ;D

[Racingxtc7]

It was my younger cousin first year there this year. He has a hand fully of races under his belt in the past two years, but man is he fast. He entered 7 races. Sat.GTU he was in second place and crashed, mwgp he was in third and crashed again! Sun. he back it down some took three thirds, a forth and then in race 13 he crashed in turn 5 and the grass taught FIRE!! Luckily they put the fire out quick so just some of the paint got burnt. Overall he did great for being his second time on the bike. I wish I could say the same for me. Took three fifths. GRRR.

[DanO966]

I know it wasn't on those new Michelins ::)  

Stumpy

Ya I was on this year's michelins!  I'm getting some things sorted out w/ my bike, tires, and set up.  It's been working very well the last few weekends.  

[Jeff]

Sounds like you are a student of Super Dave also
 ;)

I've been through Dave's school and have worked with Keith Code personally for about the last 3 years.

Point being, instruction is the real way to get faster as it shows you where you need to improve and will provide you a path towards that improvement.

Barring instruction, you may be looking at a long hard road of trial & error, and spending years/thousands trying to fix something that may not be broken...

If you don't believe setup is key, you haven't been on a bike that's been VERY well setup yet...  Out of 5 racebikes, I've had 2 (one wasn't mine, and one is the one I'm on now) that were very close to what I'd consider perfect.  Obviously there's ALWAYS something left to improve, but at this point it's ultra-fine tuning, and the areas needing tweaks based on the track/temps/etc become obvious.

[extrakt0r]

I've been through Dave's school and have worked with Keith Code personally for about the last 3 years.

Point being, instruction is the real way to get faster as it shows you where you need to improve and will provide you a path towards that improvement.

Barring instruction, you may be looking at a long hard road of trial & error, and spending years/thousands trying to fix something that may not be broken...

If you don't believe setup is key, you haven't been on a bike that's been VERY well setup yet...  Out of 5 racebikes, I've had 2 (one wasn't mine, and one is the one I'm on now) that were very close to what I'd consider perfect.  Obviously there's ALWAYS something left to improve, but at this point it's ultra-fine tuning, and the areas needing tweaks based on the track/temps/etc become obvious.

Before Dave's Class I did not know how to setup a Motorcycle. Now I have a good understanding, and as a result I was able to "tune" out 6 seconds of time at MAM a few weeks ago, getting me into the 1:38's, and also getting my 1st CCS Win.

I agree 200% that proper instruction is the key to getting "fast"

Dave's Class this year was my 1st real class w/ any instructor. But it won't be my last  8)

[Scott]

Here's a story from last weekend:

Sunday morning, group 2, session 1.

Come out of T7 apply full throttle and tuck.  Notice what appears to be a trash bag blow over pit wall.  Closer inspection (and high rate of closing speed) reveals not a trash bag coming over the wall, but a TURKEY!!!  

Mr. Turkey is now on a dead sprint across the track and I do some quick math and determine my best bet is to keep it pinned and I'll get by before he crosses my path.  

That was all well and good until Mr. Turkey starts FLYING!  Now on a collision course with my head I do the math again:  30lb turkey x me @ 12 grand in fourth = NOT GOOD.  

Nothing left to do but try to stick my head as far under my left clip-on as possible and brace for impact.  Somehow Mr. Turkey and I missed each other but it was darn close!   :o

[Dawn]

LOL!!!!

Paul had that same experience at Blackhawk between T1 & T2 with a pair of geese.  

 ;)

[SliderPhoto]

my story is that I was stuck in front of a computer all weekend long working. At least the air conditioning was on.

And Danno, we were flying in the 20's  ::)

Jeff I'd like to ride with you sometime. Still not sure I'm ready to go fast though. :p

[DanO966]

And Danno, we were flying in the 20's  ::)

You showed me around blackhawk that day.  I was having a hard time with the track until I started to follow you...
 :D :D