Anyone else do trackdays in the southeast? .....Jennings, Tally, CMP, Roebling, Barber......It's about that time again to head back to the track.
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I'll be at VIR Monday, May 24. Anyone who'd like to sign up can do so directly through the shop that rented the track. www.danddimportcycles.com or call Bryan at 757-423-1082 and tell him Dan from Octane Magazine told you to call.
I have been wanting to go to VIR, probably make it at least once this year. To know several riders from the Charlotte area that go there quite often.
I'm going to try to get a few track days in this year.
VIR is a great track. Of course, it's the only one I've ridden - but even more experienced guys all seem to love it. The shop owner was telling me about a GS with a big bore kit they're setting up for the track day. Hopefully he'll be ready to go, I'd like to see at least one more GS there! And it would be neat to see how much the displacement helps. My buddy Mike will also be there with his 400 Bandit. Another fun little bike.
Quote from: JamesGI'm going to try to get a few track days in this year.
Are you racing or just puttering around the track?
Quote from: octaneVIR is a great track. Of course, it's the only one I've ridden - but even more experienced guys all seem to love it. The shop owner was telling me about a GS with a big bore kit they're setting up for the track day. Hopefully he'll be ready to go, I'd like to see at least one more GS there! And it would be neat to see how much the displacement helps. My buddy Mike will also be there with his 400 Bandit. Another fun little bike.
With a stock bore, the GS is a little weak in top end, but will smoke most bikes in the turns, except a RS125/250. I was able to keep up and finally past a SV in the SRRS race at Jennings last year (it is just an open race without any real reward just bragging rights). Can't wait to try out the new engine (+1mm pistons & cams) and maybe have the 555 ready before I go again.
How far are you from VIR?
Quote from: octaneHow far are you from VIR?
I live just south of Greenville, SC. I guess about 6 hours.
Quote from: dgyverQuote from: JamesGI'm going to try to get a few track days in this year.
Are you racing or just puttering around the track?
Just puttering. :)
No racing at all next year.
I'm an unemployeed collage student don't ca know... but I want to get this new GS dialed in at least.
Quote from: JamesGJust puttering. :)
No racing at all next year.
I'm an unemployeed collage student don't ca know... but I want to get this new GS dialed in at least.
We need to hook up for a track day. I am planning on going to Jennings several times this year and maybe Tally with MARMO again.
Yeah we need to hook up. I'll be doing Jennings, TGPR, & maybe Roebling.
Last time I was a Roebling I was low-siding my ex-gf's RS125 :mrgreen:
1 hr 40 min pulling a trailer on back roads to VIR!!!!!!
better and nicer than Road A. :cheers:
Quote from: dgyverLast time I was a Roebling I was low-siding my ex-gf's RS125 :mrgreen:
I tossed my/your GS into the grass at turn #9 the last time I was at Roebling.
:mrgreen:
I would love to go for a couple runs at tally on my bike but i think that there are age limitations. :( :x
What do you mean by "age limitations"?
obviously you have never met any of the vintage racers....
one guy is still racing his 47? H-D that he raced for H-D when it was new
Quote from: JamesGWhat do you mean by "age limitations"?
I think
96gs was referring to the fact that he's pushing 16 years of age himself. (Or is it 17 by now?)
Quote from: werase6431 hr 40 min pulling a trailer on back roads to VIR!!!!!!
better and nicer than Road A. :cheers:
So I'll see you there?! :cheers:
BTW, anybody know where I can buy or rent leathers for a reasonable price. Don't know how sizes work for leathers - but I'm shall we say...ill-proportioned!
Kerry- You can get on track with parental permission down to 14 yr old with most race/track day orgs.
Octane- What size porportion are you? I may have a suit that will fit you that I could sell cheap.
5' 6", 46 chest, 36 waist, 30" inseam
I'm used to things being long in limb, so that doesn't bother me too much, so long as it fits my torso! Cheap leathers would be a hell of a motivation to lose a few lbs. too - if it's a close fit I'll join John's Atkins revolution to lose a few inches by May! Thanks.
Quote from: JamesGKerry- You can get on track with parental permission down to 14 yr old with most race/track day orgs.
yeah and they don't even have a drivers license yet.
btw...I went down in turn 4 at Roebling, damn patches
Quote from: KerryQuote from: JamesGWhat do you mean by "age limitations"?
I think 96gs was referring to the fact that he's pushing 16 years of age himself. (Or is it 17 by now?)
No, actually I'm only 15. And like I said before, no doubt the youngest member on a GS500E and on
GStwin.com. And before all of you blow up on me by saying how young I am, I would like to say that I always have to ride with my dad. We have talked to our local PD and they said that as long as I am with him and don't pull nothing stupid (which I haven't) then they won't give me a second look. Come to think of it, ever since me and him started riding together, he's the only one that had a bad spill. Scared the hell out of me to. Oh yea sorry for getting off topic.
Anyways, I would love to go to the track on my bike, but I dont think I am ready for something like that.
Quote from: 96gs....Anyways, I would love to go to the track on my bike, but I dont think I am ready for something like that.
You can start in a beginner group. It has passing in the straights only. You can pull off into the pits any time or go as fast as you want. Track riding really does build confidence. You can really concentrate on your riding. Less to worry about...no oncoming traffic, no cops, no debris and no animals (unless at Jennings with and the turtles or even an alligator). I went with
Marietta Motorsports for there trackday at
Talladega GPR. I think is was $125 for the day. I had (6) 20 minutes session, could have had a 7th. It is a great track to go to for the first time with clear turns, good surface and plenty of runoff. My avatar is my first time a Tally and the first day riding my GS.
96 GS -
If you can put together the entrance fee, then I would say go for the track day! You'll have a blast and I think you'll quickly learn that the best way to improve your riding skills on the track. Plus, 15 is a good age to start. In fact the fastest novice at Willow Spring's race school in January was a 14 year old on a 125GP bike.
Only problem with track riding is that it's $$$, both in terms of track time and also in bike maitenance and performance upgrades.
Yea. Hopefully I can get a job soon and since I don't really need to pay for anything I figure I can put the money towards better gear and maybe some track days.
I am going to Jennings on May 8th and/or 9th. The 7th is my b-day, so it will be my present to myself. Just putting this out for future planning if anyone is interested. I will post this again when closer to the date.
I'll pencil that date in and see if I have the bike together by then...
James