CMP ???'s

[ghost05]

I didn't want to hijack Scooter969's CMP thread, so I figured I'd start my own... anyhow, first time to CMP coming up and their website didn't answer all my questions...

1. My wife and I sleep in our wired trailer, are there 30A power poles for RV's and such, and if so, how much $$ to use them and are they:
     (a)part of the paddock
     (b)close to the paddock
     (c)far away from the paddock?

2. Anybody know how the female restrooms/showers are? Pretty clean?

3. Will there be a Michelin Tire guy there to sell/change tires?

4. Is the track easy to pick up? I can't afford the friday class/practice, but am a quick study...

[Chris410]

Good questions...I've never been there before either so I will run the practice day...hopefully follow the experienced riders and learn something from them.

I'll try to call this week and get some answers so if I get a chance I'll post up.

As far as Michelin...I think Stickboy covers CMP?  You may want to PM or direct your question to him.

[Scooter969]

You could have hijacked it. Good questions. Love to hear them as well. My wife will be joining me also.

[rogers1323]

I'll try to answer the questions that I can. 

1. They have power poles throughout the paddock.  I think I remember paying for power last year, but I'm not sure how much.  I also wasn't using 30A power, so I'm not sure what kind of outlets they have.  I know that they have upgraded their power for this year, but I haven't been there to see it yet. 

2.  When I tried to sneak into the female restroom last year they kicked me out before I could take the full tour.     The mens wasn't too bad.

3.  Mize mobile was there last year, and my understanding is that he'll be there this year.  He is the Michelin distributor for that part of the country.  Stickboy does Bridgestone.

4.  It took me almost all weekend to really learn the track last year, and I know that there is a lot more for me to learn.  But I didn't have much race experience before that either, so..........  You should be able to learn which way the turns go in 2 practice sessions, but you probably won't be as competitive without the practice day.  There are some definite technical pieces of the track to learn.

Hope that helped a little.  I'll be there, assuming I have a bike by then.   ::)

[honda60071]

I know they have changed the track for this year, but anyone have some times for the old course?

[cbrf4_269]

power there is no good.  What little power they have, it only trips every 5 seconds.  you are better off paying some one to plug into their generator.  Last year I put gas in the pirelli guys generator and only used it when I needed.

Track has been changed so we will all have to re-learn it again anyways.  It is a fun track and hope to make it this year for the cornerspeed school.

[LilJayRR]

I didnt find that track that hard to figure out last year. There were a couple of places that once you get them down you can make up some good time.

I know they changed a few turns to speed up the back area coming back to the front staright, should be interesting to see how it affects things. They also have been putting $'s into paving the padock etc from what I hear, as well as upgrading the power. It was available, but was no where near great. We made due...

I cant wait to get there and start my season off!  I couldn't make Daytona. 

[kl3640]

Does anyone know the appx size of the new garages at CMP, i.e., how many bikes/riders + gear can *comfortably* share a garage (and the power limit)?

[Gary#40]

the womens bathroom are clean

[riopko]

Power is ok in the evenings for rv as long as two are not on same pole. During the day with all the warmers plan on generator power as the breakers will trip and the panel is locked. A track worker will reset them periodically, RV's are right in the paddock. Bathrooms are good. Concession stand is pretty good. This is all pre-improvements so there may be changes but I think this info is still good.

Track is not too difficult and the changes make the choppy back side flow better, at least that is what I have been told.

Forgot to say power is GFI 15 amp.

[stickboy274]

They have been fixing the power. All the breakers were worn out from years of being tripped, so they replaced them and are working on upgrading the rest of the system.

We put 3 bikes across the door of one garage. If you do it right, you could fit 4 easy 6 or mor eif you park carefully so you can get in and out easy. We also worked it out with the one across from us so we could all pull straight through.

There is paevemnt, or some sort of covering on all the access roads and heading to the tech shed.

The new part will change the racing htere for sure. It is fast, and you can pass through most all of it. Even the last lap block pass into 14 won't work anymore.

I'll be there selling Bridgestone's and some other things. Let me know if I can help out

[Chris410]

For those arriving late I spoke to the staff at CMP and they will have 24 hour security so you can come in late and still have access to CMP and a garage if you rented one.

Also, the lady suggested that you get the garage confirmation paper and have it with you just in case your name is not on the list.  They can fax or email it to you. 

I asked about gate fees and she did not have that information so if anyone knows how much gate fees are that would be helpful.

[Sig]

Can I get in free if I'm just showing up for the banquet? :)

[Peter.BoyWonder]

Just be careful when going through the kink. There is a large bump (almost like a speed bump) that has been created from the cars. While it is true, that I have heard of some people riding right over it, I think most people would recommend staying just to the left of it. That is one place I wish the management would have changed. In my humble (but most accurate) opinion, it really is a safety issue.
-Peter

[stickboy274]

There is a hump where the other track config comes in.  It has been there since the first weekend. I just ride right around the edge of it and put my knee over it.

There is also a bump on the exit of that turn, but it didn't cause me any trouble.

[mikendzel]

Chris, I was trying to get to the indoor mini stuff last month.
Look me up next friday, I'll be there for practice too.

I'm #211 and have an 07 r6, I think I told you that already though....

[gixster]

Chris that is a video from canada not carolina.Just a heads up .

[Chris410]

Let's try this again!  *may want to turn volume down if you're at work*



Sorry for the mix up! 

[Sig]

Here is a faster vid at cornerspeed that was made when CMP was pretty new



It was shot by Aaron on a 1908 kawi superbike. 

[cbrf4_269]

both are old videos of CMP.  This is not video with the new changes.

[Chris410]

Correct...haven't found anything recent...I've been paying attention to the old sections.

[Sig]

both are old videos of CMP.  This is not video with the new changes.

As I said, it was a video when CMP was first made.

[Scooter969]

Is the paddock area all paved?

[yzl337]

negative, like summit or VIR, paved paths through sand/grass paddock

[Scooter969]

Thx

[Chris410]

Does anyone know if the garages are walled or open like VIR?

[stickboy274]

They are open. No doors or walls. If you get two across from each other you can pull straight through.

[Hollywood]

HEY STICK!

don't forget my generator(s) please. I'll be down on Thursday afternoon to pick them up from you.

For those of you that didn't know Derek sold generators, he does, and he had some pretty smokin deals when I paid for mine a few weeks ago. About half of what I was expecting(and barely going to be able to afford)  to pay had I not found out about his stuff. If you are curious, check him out.

.....could be a case of track mac in our future D.........

[stickboy274]

Sweet. I'm going to put the wheels on th ebig one tomorrow so I can load it up.

It should be a fun weekend. Look for me in the new trailer. It still has the Geicko stuff all over it for now.

[Sig]

Here you go, in a car:

[Sig]

So how is/was CMP? I wasn't able to make it down.

[rcaron]

Conditions on Friday were good -- nice temperature.

Conditions were variable on Saturday.  It rained from 12 until 3.  Later the track was drying/dry.  By the time the awards banquet started it was a bit chilly.  The food was great!  CCS officials indicated this weekend was a record breaker for CMP and hoped it would bring even more people.

Sunday was pretty windy and beautiful.  As I left there were crumpled awning remains.

The exit of 7 is a bit bumpy but and I've heard some people say the new pavement doesn't offer as much traction as the old.  The bumps are manageable/can be avoided.  Traction could always be better no?  I give excellent marks to the changes made to the track.

[hamurobby]

The track is not perfect, but the new section is very challenging, with two distinct lines people were using (the fast line, and the "I dont know where the hell to go line"  . I thought the new pavement, even in the rain, has very good traction. The only problem is we had no cell phone service in the area, other than that it was absolutely great! I found the track to be both a technical one with aggression needed to go fast, it is well worth the trip. The pavement was a bit bumpy, with t3 the worst, you just had to square off the corner to get through there fast. If you have to have smooth pavement, come to jgp in a few weeks  The facilities are awesome, power was good, food was good, the racing was awesome, and the people were great! Even the awards ceremony was a hit, With Kevin and Charlie Maveros providing the entertainment  ::) Has anyone heard how the rider who was airlifted out is doing? he went down with another bike in the kink on Sunday morning.

[Chris410]

I believe the rider who was airlifted made it back to the track.  As far as I know he was not in serious condition.

(please don't quote me...I was told by someone he made it back to the track so you know how that goes)

either way, I hope he was ok!

[mikendzel]

The rider who was airlifted out, was brought back to the track, but I think he may have some 'splaining to do to his loved ones......

[quicktoy]

I overheard Art say he was going to be fine, they did the heliac as precautionary as he was out cold for a few minutes