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Started by Lowe119, January 23, 2003, 11:34:43 AM

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Bernie

Quote Also with NESBA (the track day club I ride with) you're not allowed to pass in the turns, are there any track day groups that will let you?

www.teampromotion.com  ProMotion is a great group to ride track days with.  I've always been impressed with how well run their events are, and how much track time I've gotten at their events.  In their "racer" groups, there is no restriction (other than common courtesy and etiquette) on passing.

Bernie

QuoteAt Summit, I did lousy, felt lousy, didn't get my bike running close to right till racetime, my laptimes were a disaster. Talk about dicouraging.

Doug, that sucks.  I was pretty discouraged being at work on Saturday.  Hopefully neither of us will have to work on our bikes on Memorial day weekend.

You've got to get that Buell out in SuperTwins!  Smaller grids, fewer scary moments!  

Lowe119

I'm Replying on my experiences that I've had since y'alls advice............

I went expert and raced Road America for my first race. Everytime I went into a corner with someone, I thought about this thread. I hung side-by-side with a few people and learned a ton about how I can come through corners differently. I learned that even experts willl give you room to do your own line and that I can 'squeeze' someone off if I have the upperhand. I'm getting closer to a 'racer'  ;D

In summary- They tell you that the guy in front has the line, but I'm thinking that you should always challenge them if you think you can hang.........Isn't that what racing is all about????

Baltobuell

 Challange! That's what it is. When you find someone you can run with that gives equal respect and you end up swaping spots all race. That is the most fun there is. No matter if it's for 1st or 41st. They're likely to be a good friend by the next race. A little squeeze here, a little pinch there, as long as nobody is riding over their head chopping somebody off, or doing anything unpredictable, all's fun in my book.

 Bernie, In the last race I ran on Sunday I ended up 5th so it wasn't a complete loss. Still my laptimes were way off. I think most of the leaders went home after lunch. ;D I was talking with Bill D. afterwards about laptimes and if he doesn't gain 80lbs I won't catch him even if I get to last years pace. I checked the rulebook and it doesn't even mention a lasso so I still have hope. ;D

dwilson

Don't need a lasso, rule book doesn't say anything about reaching over and tapping on your oponents kill switch  ::)

Baltobuell

Now now, this is about etiquette. The principle should be for me to go faster not for the compettion to go slower ;)

dwilson

"The principle should be for me to go faster not for the compettion to go slower"

This may be lame but I can't help it...
Top 10 ways to slow you competitor down...

10: You know, draining your oil & gas saves you 30 pounds!

9: Each pound of pressure you let out of your tires is a pound less your bike ways.

8: If you cut through the access road it will take 15 seconds off your lap times.

7: See, it says right here in the new rule book, you MUST safety wire your gloves to your wrist.

6: Snell certified is just a waste of money, DOT certified is fine, after all, DOT it is a goverment standard.

5: You don't need a cooling system on your GSXR if you're never idling, just look at all the air cooled bikes.

4: Don't worry about piston to valve clearances, you know you NEED a bigger cam.

3: While 1 minute board is up, look at the guy next to you and say "that's alot of oil your burning, even for a Buell".

2: While 1 minute board is up, look at the guy next to you and say "you know your fuel valve's off".

And the #1 way to slow your competitor down...

1: It's not sugar, it's a gas tank Pixy Stick



Super Dave

Ok, now the last ones are giving me some ideas.... ;D
Super Dave

tigerblade

Quote1: It's not sugar, it's a gas tank Pixy Stick


LMAO!!!   ;D
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I wish somebody would've told me #3 (minus the Buell part)...lol. ;D
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Quote"The principle should be for me to go faster not for the compettion to go slower"

This may be lame but I can't help it...
Top 10 ways to slow you competitor down...

10: You know, draining your oil & gas saves you 30 pounds!

9: Each pound of pressure you let out of your tires is a pound less your bike ways.

8: If you cut through the access road it will take 15 seconds off your lap times.

7: See, it says right here in the new rule book, you MUST safety wire your gloves to your wrist.

6: Snell certified is just a waste of money, DOT certified is fine, after all, DOT it is a goverment standard.

5: You don't need a cooling system on your GSXR if you're never idling, just look at all the air cooled bikes.

4: Don't worry about piston to valve clearances, you know you NEED a bigger cam.

3: While 1 minute board is up, look at the guy next to you and say "that's alot of oil your burning, even for a Buell".

2: While 1 minute board is up, look at the guy next to you and say "you know your fuel valve's off".

And the #1 way to slow your competitor down...

1: It's not sugar, it's a gas tank Pixy Stick



    Too funny!!   Never seen this post before, really good to read especially since this was a small concern since I'll be seeing more traffic this year!  
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Mark Bernard

Quote3: While 1 minute board is up, look at the guy next to you and say "that's alot of oil your burning, even for a Buell".


Oh shit... I think I wet myself!  :o ;D
Mark (Bernie) Bernard
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