I'm a newbie!!

Started by BFREE30, April 08, 2003, 03:34:02 PM

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KBOlsen

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I'd suggest doing a couple NESBA weekends to get yourself acclimated to the track environment - the Control Riders are all Expert-level roadracers with good communication skills.  They will coach you and give you feedback - as well as explain basic track etiquette.

Then, do a VisionSports school.  I can't begin to tell you how much Dave has helped me - no matter how silly the question.  Once you do VRS, you really do become part of a "family".

As for racing organizations, you will be doing a LOT more traveling if you opt to go with WERA.  They don't run at Blackhawk at all, and not a lot at Gingerman, either.  Which leaves Grattan and Putnam.  Awesome tracks, but a lot more "getting there".  CCS will have six events at Blackhawk this year alone.
CCS AM 815... or was that 158?

tzracer

Leaning Curves provides Licensing Clinics on Saturdays during most CCS race weekends in the midwest. Upcoming events include Friday April 5th at Road America, Saturday May 10th and Monday May 12th at Blackhawk Farms.

See http://www.learningcurves.com/2003.html
for more information.
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TreyBone

And when you do complete your school...... and take up valuable time for people that already have their stuff filled out and payment ready to go.

TreyBone

And when you do complete your school...... Fill out your paperwork or have someone show you how before standing in the registration line and take up valuable time for people that already have their stuff filled out and payment ready to go.

K3 Chris Onwiler

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QuoteAnd when you do complete your school...... Fill out your paperwork or have someone show you how before standing in the registration line and take up valuable time for people that already have their stuff filled out and payment ready to go.
Does that seem like a polite way to deal with a newbie?  Are you as impatient on the track when you see a school shirt?  God knows, I made every concievable mistake on and off the track during my first few weekends.  Some excellent people just decided to mentor me, and thank God for that.  My second weekend I completely destroyed the motorcycle and all my gear except my boots.  I'd have quit right then, but my mentor told me that he hoped I'd come back, because he thought I could be really good at this.  Thanks Don!!!
Can you still remember what it was like to show up at the track alone, without a clue and not knowing anyone?  I'm starting my fifth season, but I still remember how it was when I started.  I try to help any new guy who doesn't look to already be hooked up with friends.  Life is too short not to.  Try it.  It will pay you back tenfold.
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Super Dave

QuoteLeaning Curves provides Licensing Clinics on Saturdays during most CCS race weekends in the midwest. Upcoming events include Friday April 5th at Road America, Saturday May 10th and Monday May 12th at Blackhawk Farms.

See http://www.learningcurves.com/2003.html
for more information.

OOPS!  Brian, I hope you're having school on April 25th at RA... ;D
Super Dave

BFREE30

It's ok, I understand the importance of having paperwork in order. Thanks again to everyone who offered up information to help me out. I am going to Gratten this weekend to do the Team Chicago school. I need to get used to the new track bike I got. The guy I got it from raced WERA, And it's a bright ORANGE CBR F3. I'll probably be at Blackhawk on the 20th, So if you guys are at either, please say Hi. You can't miss the glowing Orange Beaast.. Thanks again, Bob

TreyBone

For a minute there I was getting K3 confused with ?Tony Robbins :-/

Super Dave

What?  How could you confuse K3 with Tony?  (But who's Tony?) ::)
Super Dave

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QuoteWhat?  How could you confuse K3 with Tony?  (But who's Tony?) ::)

I believe the Tony Robbins he is referring to is a person who writes motivational (sp ?) books.

Dawn   :)
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Super Dave

Tony Robbins WISHES he could be K3.... 8)
Super Dave

tzracer

QuoteOOPS!  Brian, I hope you're having school on April 25th at RA... ;D

Thanks Dave, yes that is April 25th, the 2 must have gotten lost!
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