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Title: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: MotoPutz on July 06, 2009, 08:50:30 AM
Does anyone know if camping is still allowed? Who all is camping? Can we set up Friday night?
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: JENX!!! on July 06, 2009, 09:58:48 AM
Call Danny.....775-745-1278 ;D
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: weavefish on July 09, 2009, 06:38:22 PM
yes camping is allowed and im sure i will be there friday night
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: 99 900ss duc on July 15, 2009, 08:24:05 PM
tammy and i are planning on early saturday morning. it appears they have friday nite drags so camping friday nite may be iffy. we are planning on the pop up, generator, pit bike, big ass bbq grille. we can sleep one other couple if anyone is interested.  we wont be riding for the track days but maybe the taste of the track and will volunteer where we can. jerome  do you need corner flagger help?
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: Rick Bay (BRA) on July 15, 2009, 09:32:48 PM
I think is so much fun camping at the track. I'd love to but I do not have anything for camping. So I have to drive back after the drag. I do not mind... :P
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: JENX!!! on July 15, 2009, 11:03:17 PM
Just got my tickets....YEY!!!! ;D
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: 99 900ss duc on July 16, 2009, 07:52:49 PM
we have extra room if you want to camp rick, just need pillow and whatever u want to eat and drink
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: Rick Bay (BRA) on July 16, 2009, 08:10:27 PM
Wow 99 men It's seems like awesome. Thanks for offering that to me. I'll confirm to you soon. Iupiiii  ::)
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: Rick Bay (BRA) on July 19, 2009, 09:58:24 PM
Hey Dale... Are you going to the track this weekend?
I am going only for the drag and Sunday.
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: n10sive on July 19, 2009, 11:05:10 PM
me? no...I am out of town :(
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: Rick Bay (BRA) on July 20, 2009, 08:41:13 PM
Oh really. Well I'll see you next time then. Maybe next month for the other track day...
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: MotoPutz on July 21, 2009, 01:21:14 PM
Got any extra fluid bags for this weekend, Tino?
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: Dragone on July 21, 2009, 05:27:55 PM
I have to bow out for this weekend even though I am signed up.  These 90-100 deg days are making it mandatory to work.  Jerome has mail!
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: Rick Bay (BRA) on July 22, 2009, 12:01:07 AM
Hey 99 rider. I think I'm gonna sleep on the back of my truck. Probably I'll take my girlfriend with me then both of us will try to fit there. Will be fun. Thanks a lot men I really apreciate your offer. See you at the track saturday night and Sunday.
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: Lazerus on July 22, 2009, 05:17:03 AM
Hey guys, looking forward to seeing you all up there this weekend. Bummer that n10sive won't be there ???

Will there be tire services?

Will there be suspension services?
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: quinn on July 22, 2009, 07:50:52 AM
spl will be providing tires pirelli and michelin
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: MAXX LEAN on July 22, 2009, 10:20:36 AM
All signed up. See you guys there!! ;D
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: Lazerus on July 22, 2009, 03:43:46 PM
Thanks quinn!

Pete's gonna be there??? AWESOME! I can give you your DVD rather than having to ship it :) Hope you like My Chemical Romance and Disturbed lol
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: Skidmark on July 25, 2009, 11:31:21 AM
My first SSA trackday and have a few questions:  Is it bring your own lunch?  Are there transponders for an XT ultra lap timer?  Any photographers there?  Thanks 
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: n10sive on July 25, 2009, 01:03:22 PM
There is a catering truck comes at lunch time.
NO "official" lap timers but some of the guys bring their own and set up their transponders
Joe from 4theriders.com will be there taking pictures.
Title: whats wrong with this picture (SSA RFR trackday july 25)
Post by: dmh2000 on July 25, 2009, 06:29:33 PM
I know I'm looking good, but whats wrong here?
(http://www.dmh2000.com/pics/IMG_2310-1.jpg)
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: n10sive on July 25, 2009, 07:23:48 PM
your knee isn't on the ground?
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: jlavallee on July 26, 2009, 12:45:50 PM
Your lights are not taped
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: yzinger on July 26, 2009, 04:32:13 PM
It is a Honda
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: D1NO on July 26, 2009, 06:58:32 PM
lol... damn u guys are brutal ;D
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: Dragone on July 26, 2009, 08:09:52 PM
hahahaha, yup All the above.
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: youngster775 on July 26, 2009, 08:36:54 PM
thanks to one ,and thanks to all ,for all the information and help out there this weekend!  ;D I had a great time and enjoyed watching all you tear it up! damn A group, you guys scare the crap out of me! your all amazing and I cant wait till next month to see what I can do!!!
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: Rick Bay (BRA) on July 26, 2009, 09:55:26 PM
Hey guys I'm sorry for the yellow flag today. Too much power on turn 9A ... Then, I lost the rear.  Nothing on the bike broken just a few scratches on the right hand side.  I am totally well my leathers worked fine. Nothing hurts at all it was a kick sliding when I tried to leave from the turn a little hard to do a passing. Well Well, my first crash... :-\ :-\  
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: MAXX LEAN on July 27, 2009, 11:17:00 AM
Great weekend, thanks!!!  ;D     
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: independent on July 27, 2009, 11:37:14 AM
I had great fun, too!
Thanks to all the B-group guys who made clean passes on me, i'm not used to riding anything with more than two cylinders. (Mine was the yellow/black Triumph 600)
Had to spend a lot of time remembering to shift!!
Title: Re: whats wrong with this picture (SSA RFR trackday july 25)
Post by: dmh2000 on July 27, 2009, 03:19:31 PM
Quote from: dmh2000 on July 25, 2009, 06:29:33 PM
I know I'm looking good, but whats wrong here?

lol on the replies. but check out the guy behind me. where's he going?
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: yzinger on July 27, 2009, 03:42:03 PM
He smelled the Jet A fuel comin' outa ur pipe and decided he didn't want anything to do with you.
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: A DRAGON on July 28, 2009, 12:03:11 AM
Thanks to all who came out to help out and support the SSA. You guys are great.

Kudos to all those Instructors willing to wear those Yellowish Greenish Vests. I really have to do something to help you out. You guys were hot and tired and kept coming to the Grid. Thanks.  ;D I just can't express how much I appreciate everything you done.

I think for our August 18th date I'll have to give each instructor 1 hour off. Just so you can pace yourselves. We'll start with the Oldest one and let him pick the hour he wants off and just work our way down. That's my Idea. What do you think? Give me another way to help you out  in all that heat? 
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: JENX!!! on July 28, 2009, 09:53:17 AM
A working lap timer beacon would be nice.... ::) ;D
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: com3 on July 28, 2009, 02:38:18 PM
thanks everyone, for a great weekend!  and for letting me ride your bikes. and for giving me money. and then for even feeding me sunday night! :D

all you guys are awesome!!! 
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: Justin on July 28, 2009, 11:09:51 PM
i'm bringing a hydration pack, next time... Hell, maybe even a tank bag!
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: 2wcp on July 28, 2009, 11:12:19 PM
Quote from: com3 on July 28, 2009, 02:38:18 PM
thanks everyone, for a great weekend!  and for letting me ride your bikes. and for giving me money. and then for even feeding me sunday night! :D

all you guys are awesome!!! 

Thanks for all the awesome pictures. I'm glad you guys were out there. Now I got better pictures to post in the shop.
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: 2wcp on July 28, 2009, 11:15:44 PM
Quote from: A DRAGON on July 28, 2009, 12:03:11 AM
Thanks to all who came out to help out and support the SSA. You guys are great.

Kudos to all those Instructors willing to wear those Yellowish Greenish Vests. I really have to do something to help you out. You guys were hot and tired and kept coming to the Grid. Thanks.  ;D I just can't express how much I appreciate everything you done.

I think for our August 18th date I'll have to give each instructor 1 hour off. Just so you can pace yourselves. We'll start with the Oldest one and let him pick the hour he wants off and just work our way down. That's my Idea. What do you think? Give me another way to help you out  in all that heat? 


Thank you Jerome for the opportunity. I really enjoy being out there trying to help as much as I can. If anybody I instructed has any feedback please let me know. I would really like to hear how I can improve in helping.
On your idea of giving some time off throughout the day, sounds good, but I'll tell you now, I'll still be out there as much as possible. Even in the heat, still can never get enough of riding.
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: Gixxergirl1000 on July 29, 2009, 12:32:48 PM
I just wanted to say a huge THANK YOU to SSA for a really great day at RFR! This was my first trackday with a provider other than Z2, and you guys were just STELLAR!! It was also my first solo track day, but I met so many awesome people, and had so many people swing by to check on me, chat, and hang out, that I didn't feel like an "outsider" at all! I'd like to think it wasn't just because I had a bucket of icewater with towels in it, however...  ;D
I also wanted to say a HUGE thank you to Eddie... he was a great instructor, incredibly patient, and helped me to make some real improvements in my riding, and I'm really looking forward to doing another track day with you guys again... maybe when it cools off just a bit, though... lolz
Thanks again, for an epic day at RFR!
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: Adiggity on July 29, 2009, 01:42:49 PM
Glad to hear everyone had so much fun. I will definitely be at the next one in August.
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: Rick Bay (BRA) on July 29, 2009, 02:33:46 PM
Right on Andy....  :P
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: Adiggity on July 29, 2009, 03:44:32 PM
Quote from: Rick Tahoe on July 29, 2009, 02:33:46 PM
Right on Andy....  :P
Sorry to hear about your crash Rick! Glad you were ok. And to hear that your bike was fine too?! Bonus!
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: Oneup on July 29, 2009, 05:58:33 PM
Here is a vid of me following 2stroke, Zipbyu, and Lazerus.
http://www.veoh.com/browse/videos/category/autos_and_vehicles/watch/v18844305THTy9KKz (http://www.veoh.com/browse/videos/category/autos_and_vehicles/watch/v18844305THTy9KKz)


More to come. 8)
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: Rick Bay (BRA) on July 29, 2009, 06:57:36 PM
It's all right Andy!! Thanks :) I'm ready again for the next track day at Fernley to make the turn 9A perfectly each time better and better. After that I'm gonna to Buttonwillow at Aug 30. So much fun. Nice you're going for the next SSA track day than you can help me to do not make stupid mistakes anymore... ;D Pleeeeeease ;D
Maybe I need to change the right brake levers because it is a little bit bent...
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: zipbyu on July 29, 2009, 08:43:31 PM
Quote from: Oneup on July 29, 2009, 05:58:33 PM
Here is a vid of me following 2stroke, Zipbyu, and Lazerus.
http://www.veoh.com/browse/videos/category/autos_and_vehicles/watch/v18844305THTy9KKz (http://www.veoh.com/browse/videos/category/autos_and_vehicles/watch/v18844305THTy9KKz)


More to come. 8)
Those laps were fun.  lap1 2:51
                                   lap2 2:52
                                   lap3 2:49
                                   lap4 2.45  one of my best so far. 
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: com3 on July 30, 2009, 12:39:09 AM
hey everyone... i totally realized tonight that i screwed up on the pics.  there were still ~600 pics from all three groups on SUNDAY that i somehow missed and didn't sort in with the general pic population...  "wtf?!" i know, huh?  hahah!  anyways, i'm rebatching out the photos from SUNDAY and i'm going ro reupload them all tonight.

check in the morning and you'll find that there's probably 2 or 3 different corners/angles in there that you didn't see at the track or online before. 

my bad!  heehee.  thanks everyone!
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: XIII on July 30, 2009, 11:46:09 AM
^I mentioned to peter that he had this awesome shot from Toe(?) in a corner that was practically on his face...I didn't have one of that. It was an awesome angle to say the least.
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: com3 on July 30, 2009, 11:48:03 AM
Quote from: KazeXIII on July 30, 2009, 11:46:09 AM
^I mentioned to peter that he had this awesome shot from Toe(?) in a corner that was practically on his face...I didn't have one of that. It was an awesome angle to say the least.


it depends on your line...  this is the same spot; you're just on a different line, so it's not so "in your face."

(http://4theriders.com/pics/trackdays/2009/07.25.09-rfr/SUNDAY/13_BLUE/TIMG_4920.JPG)

this is what it looks like when you hit the right line:

(http://4theriders.com/pics/trackdays/2009/07.25.09-rfr/SUNDAY/21/IMG_5405.JPG)
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: Oneup on July 30, 2009, 02:34:36 PM
Sunday's 11:20 A session.
http://vimeo.com/5835186 (http://vimeo.com/5835186)
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: Adiggity on July 30, 2009, 03:37:13 PM
Quote from: Rick Tahoe on July 29, 2009, 06:57:36 PM
It's all right Andy!! Thanks :) I'm ready again for the next track day at Fernley to make the turn 9A perfectly each time better and better.

Nice! That's the attitude I like to see.  :)

QuoteAfter that I'm gonna to Buttonwillow at Aug 30. So much fun. Nice you're going for the next SSA track day than you can help me to do not make stupid mistakes anymore... ;D Pleeeeeease ;D

Buttonwillow is a fun track. Long drive but still a fun track. Worth the trip if you ask me. Since you asked so nicely I guess I will say yes...but no guarantee you won't make any stupid mistakes.  :P Even the best guys crash now and again. It's part of the game, especially if your pushing yourself to improve.


QuoteMaybe I need to change the right brake levers because it is a little bit bent...

If it is still comfortable for you, you don't "need" to change it unless it is for cosmetic reasons. If you have to reach for it or don't like how it feels because it's bent I would definitely recommend replacing it.  8)
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: XIII on July 30, 2009, 04:58:58 PM
Quote from: com3 on July 30, 2009, 11:48:03 AM
Quote from: KazeXIII on July 30, 2009, 11:46:09 AM
^I mentioned to peter that he had this awesome shot from Toe(?) in a corner that was practically on his face...I didn't have one of that. It was an awesome angle to say the least.


it depends on your line...  this is the same spot; you're just on a different line, so it's not so "in your face."

(http://4theriders.com/pics/trackdays/2009/07.25.09-rfr/SUNDAY/13_BLUE/TIMG_4920.JPG)

this is what it looks like when you hit the right line:

(http://4theriders.com/pics/trackdays/2009/07.25.09-rfr/SUNDAY/21/IMG_5405.JPG)

I'm gonna go hunting for that angle next time out!  ;D
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: n10sive on July 30, 2009, 05:30:29 PM
Quote from: KazeXIII on July 30, 2009, 04:58:58 PM
I'm gonna go hunting for that angle next time out!  ;D

Hit the cones :)
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: Dragone on July 30, 2009, 06:03:53 PM
Quote from: com3 on July 30, 2009, 12:39:09 AM
hey everyone... i totally realized tonight that i screwed up on the pics.  there were still ~600 pics from all three groups on SUNDAY that i somehow missed and didn't sort in with the general pic population...  "wtf?!" i know, huh?  hahah!  anyways, i'm rebatching out the photos from SUNDAY and i'm going ro reupload them all tonight.

check in the morning and you'll find that there's probably 2 or 3 different corners/angles in there that you didn't see at the track or online before. 

my bad!  heehee.  thanks everyone!

Noticed that I had a couple in kawi green that I do not have, but that is ok.  Are there any more?
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: XIII on July 30, 2009, 06:33:21 PM
Quote from: n10sive on July 30, 2009, 05:30:29 PM
Quote from: KazeXIII on July 30, 2009, 04:58:58 PM
I'm gonna go hunting for that angle next time out!  ;D

Hit the cones :)


Okay, I'll make sure to stick my hand out next time  ;D
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: n10sive on July 30, 2009, 07:17:44 PM
Quote from: KazeXIII on July 30, 2009, 06:33:21 PM
Okay, I'll make sure to stick my hand out next time  ;D

noooo....with your elbow mang! LOL
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: XIII on July 30, 2009, 07:21:43 PM
Quote from: n10sive on July 30, 2009, 07:17:44 PM
Quote from: KazeXIII on July 30, 2009, 06:33:21 PM
Okay, I'll make sure to stick my hand out next time  ;D

noooo....with your elbow mang! LOL


Tell ya what, I'll compromise with ya I'll drag the side of my forearms instead! haha.
Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: Dandelion on August 02, 2009, 12:56:22 PM
funny thread about the photos of a rider who crashed at this trackday (he's fine)

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=303589

Title: Re: July 24-26, 2009 SSA Trackday
Post by: XIII on August 02, 2009, 07:33:42 PM
Quote from: Dandelion on August 02, 2009, 12:56:22 PM
funny thread about the photos of a rider who crashed at this trackday (he's fine)

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=303589



OMG, that thread is ruthlessly funny! I checked the thread early on without the pics and it took a turn FTW without me knowing!  ;D