Summit point

[Chris410]

I'm just guessing here, but listening to Mr. Hastings up top, it seemed like one thing to learn from Summit [and I wish I had learned yesterday] was the value in having a well thought out line. 

I noticed that having to 'thread the needle' on Sat. in T8 between the slick epoxy on one side and the puddle on the other, that I was turning better just because I was more focused.

Like Chris said, I guess there's a lesson everywhere.

Exactly...while the track wasn't perfect, I really cannot excuse my times or the fact that for the first time since I started racing that I went backwards on the track, I learned a valuable lesson which is that I need to pay a lot more attention to my lines and reference points, I wish I could say I have an excuse for not improving or going top 10 in my races but I don't...simply put...I did a very poor job at riding so I'm going to learn from it and use this to bring something more to the table in September.   Important thing is that everyone for the most part was ok, no serious injuries, and of course we all had fun.  Big thanks to CCS and MARRC for putting on a good show!

[apriliaman]

i got my lap record there this past weekend by .9 sec from may or 1.3 sec from last year to a 1:21.5 in lightweight supersport race.i was riding the inside of the patches.Turn 10 i was on the paint a few times as there was about 1 foot of space there without hitting the patch there.I'm real good at hitting the same spot every lap so it didnt effect me ,it just made me faster somehow,now i need 1 more sec to get to the lead.

[superbike2001]

The track from a visual inspection was bad...really bad but riding it wasn't.  I think it was hit or miss, personally I improved in all areas BUT...failed to figure out a line that worked for me turns 5-6.  I'm curious on whether the track is going to change prior to the Sept. weekends.  If it does a trackday will be in order otherwise, I know what I need to fix.

I was going very slow through turns 5-6 and my drive was hurt 7-9 by that but I was able to manage 23's which is a few seconds off my normal time so I was happy with my improvements 10 to the entry of 5...but kicking myself that I was unable to find a line that worked because I think I could have put down my best times. 

I think it's the tough weekends that teach the lessons so I learned that I need to work harder and still have tons and tons to learn.

L8r
Todd Am 155

Hats off to everyone, the weekend was pretty smooth all things considered with no "major" incidents.  See you all in September!

Chris.

I was the guy you rode with in that last race on Sunday (13)... That was a blast! new bike for me this past weekend so I was not expecting much. I improved my times by .5 of a second even with the crazy track conditions and scored the best finish to date in race 11. Anyway your a good safe rider and felt I comfortable racing with you. Some times it's a little sketchy out there.

[ktd]

sounds like most people did ok.  My times were not consistent.   they were all over the place.  i did get a second place but I don't feel like it was legit since some of the fast guys were not there

[s a x m a n]

Well I really enjoyed my first weekend ever at Summit. Just like everyone else, I wasn't impressed with track conditions, but we drove 8 hours to get there, so you just suck it up and race.

This is my 3rd year racing, but have only raced Loudon, so this was a great experiance. I couldn't believe how fast the track was! It was a hoot to ride on! I was able to run 1:23s all day Sunday, so I'm fairly pleased considering it was my first time. You folks in the front of the MW grids get a great start! I finished 13th in MWSB and 14th and MWSS. I was about there on Saturday as well in MWGP, but the scoring system missed a lap of mine, so I got scored as 30th ... hehehe

I really hope to make it back sooner than later!

[Peter.BoyWonder]

I don't think removing it from the schedule is the level of reaction needed!!!!  Summit Point HAS to be doing something about the track; i.e. consulting the paving company (I was told by a fellow in Wendy's before the Memorial Day round that the guys who poured the pavement that had to be repaved this last time, were racing their dumptrucks around the track.  The guy worked for the paving company.) about what is going on with the asphalt.  I'm sure the track management doesn't want this to be happening, and I'm willing to bet they address the situation very soon.  As it stands, the new pavement was a complete waste of money, and I am sure they're angry about it.

That said, I'm waiting to see what happens before I pre-enter for September.

you may be right....to be honest, those places on the track just do something to my confidence. I am a new racer/rider and still have alot to learn. I also have to admit that while I think the conditions were abysmal, I actually was also over a second faster than I was the last time I was there, so none the less, I was improving....I think that one thing those patches taught me was that there really is room for more than one bike going through a turn. When one guy would be taking the outside line in 5, It kind of dawned on me that hey, I can fit through that inside line there and actually get around him........so I guess there is progress there but overall, I think I would feel much more free if those sections were fixed for real

[andr3w]

This weekend was great for me.  I was able to do the school on Friday and get my race liscense and do my mock race in the rain :)   I was kind of mad because I had to leave on Friday because I had a famiily event to attend, so I wasnt able to do the Sunday races.  I was able to run low 1:23's all day, and finish 6th in my GTO race, 11th in GTU, and 17th in MW GP because I ran off at turn 5 =/  CCS will definitely be seeing alot more of me.  I think I am going to VIR as well as back to Summit in September.

[LilJayRR]

This weekend was great for me.  I was able to do the school on Friday and get my race liscense and do my mock race in the rain :)   I was kind of mad because I had to leave on Friday because I had a famiily event to attend, so I wasnt able to do the Sunday races.  I was able to run low 1:23's all day, and finish 6th in my GTO race, 11th in GTU, and 17th in MW GP because I ran off at turn 5 =/  CCS will definitely be seeing alot more of me.  I think I am going to VIR as well as back to Summit in September.

A couple of you cruising right along in the class. Good job in the races!

[Chris410]

Chris.

I was the guy you rode with in that last race on Sunday (13)... That was a blast! new bike for me this past weekend so I was not expecting much. I improved my times by .5 of a second even with the crazy track conditions and scored the best finish to date in race 11. Anyway your a good safe rider and felt I comfortable racing with you. Some times it's a little sketchy out there. 

Good to hear, I was worried that I was messing you up in turn 1 because my bike kept shutting off :-o  I figrued out the problem, I was downshifting too early so once I let the rpms come down the bike was fine.  Good race though, that was the only race I truly enjoyed simply because you and I were fighting out there just about every turn.  I'm happy to hear that I didn't cause you any problems...look forward to racing against you again...that was fun as hell!  Likewise, your passes were clean so honestly I didn't know who would beat who but I did know it was some good racing.  I was laughing in my helmet a few times because if I made even a slight mistake you'd fly by me so when I did I literally said...ok...c'mon I know you're there. 
Hats off...see you in September and again, good stuff out there.

[mikendzel]

Good to hear, I was worried that I was messing you up in turn 1 because my bike kept shutting off :-o  I figrued out the problem, I was downshifting too early so once I let the rpms come down the bike was fine.  Good race though, that was the only race I truly enjoyed simply because you and I were fighting out there just about every turn.  I'm happy to hear that I didn't cause you any problems...look forward to racing against you again...that was fun as hell!  Likewise, your passes were clean so honestly I didn't know who would beat who but I did know it was some good racing.  I was laughing in my helmet a few times because if I made even a slight mistake you'd fly by me so when I did I literally said...ok...c'mon I know you're there. 
Hats off...see you in September and again, good stuff out there.

Chris, get a slipper clutch man!  Or you can buy my bike after VIR in Sept, it has one stock.

[chaplain220]

Endzel, You're selling your bike!???....was it something I said??

[andr3w]

Hey, does anyone know when the results and laptimes will be available from this race?