I feel so bad for missing the last SSA Track Day.
I just started my new job in the Bay but in a couple weeks I'll request these days off for sure.
I can not miss it again!
How about you...
Do you have your plans already?
Please tell us what you are thinking to do to enjoy the Track Day the most!!
We still have a long way till Aug 21 and 22; please start programming your things before for no surprises later.
Don't miss the hot track next month.
I'll see you there.
Awesome collors by the way! ;D
I wish today was August 20th already... I cant wait for those two days!! Yeah, this time I'm going for both of them... with new front tire, knee sliders and an on board camera!!! 8)
My preparation is to look desperately for a job cause I might have to leave the US if I dont find one till August 6... :'(
But as far as I know, in case that happens (knock, knock, knock), I'll have a month to leave which translates to September 6th. The only problem is that I'll have only a couple of weeks to sell my bike... that will suck really bad!
Does anybody have or know someone that has an engineer position opening?? ;D ;D (My bad if I can't say this here...Let me know and I'll erase right away!)
Quote from: Jp_Rio on July 05, 2010, 09:42:39 PM
Awesome collors by the way! ;D
I wish today was August 20th already... I cant wait for those two days!! Yeah, this time I'm going for both of them... with new front tire, knee sliders and an on board camera!!! 8)
My preparation is to look desperately for a job cause I might have to leave the US if I dont find one till August 6... :'(
But as far as I know, in case that happens (knock, knock, knock), I'll have a month to leave which translates to September 6th. The only problem is that I'll have only a couple of weeks to sell my bike... that will suck really bad!
Does anybody have or know someone that has an engineer position opening?? ;D ;D (My bad if I can't say this here...Let me know and I'll erase right away!)
On Board Camera?? That's cool!! :o
Yeah, be prepared we'll have a lot of fun there. :P
But the way, you should ask "Yard Sale" Eric. If I'm not wrong he is an engineer also. May be he can help you out on that. ;)
what kind of engineer job you looking for JP? Electrical, mechanical, computer or other?
Quote from: n10sive on July 06, 2010, 07:24:58 AM
what kind of engineer job you looking for JP? Electrical, mechanical, computer or other?
It could be either Metallurgical or Materials scientist/engineer (those are the ones I have a degree). But depending on the job, I can do Mechanical engineer too... that would be a little more restrict though. Do you know anybody in any of these fields, Dale?
unfortunately I do not :(
Only people I can think of that has Metallurgy and such on any full time capacity would be NDOT. Not sure if there is any manufacturing in Nevada that would employ an engineer in that field. Sorry :(
Metalurgy issstt dude are ya.....
Hmmmm. I work in an aluminum Foundry.
Quote from: n10sive on July 06, 2010, 11:27:41 AM
unfortunately I do not :(
Only people I can think of that has Metallurgy and such on any full time capacity would be NDOT. Not sure if there is any manufacturing in Nevada that would employ an engineer in that field. Sorry :(
No worries, Dale. Thanks for trying to help!! ;)
Quote from: cobra23 on July 06, 2010, 12:48:26 PM
Metalurgy issstt dude are ya.....
Hmmmm. I work in an aluminum Foundry.
Sweet! I just sent you a PM Ted!
PCC in Carson City??
U.S. Ordnance used them as a supplier, they pour the hot metal.
I should be able to show up and work the hot pits for you guys.
Cool Eric. I was wondering what happened to you? I though maybe you eloped? And moved to Israel. ;D ;D
I will be there! And if I finish my Daytona track bike in time I will go to T-hill for July.
nice
This is my plans:
I can not make both days. Too bad...
I'll have day off on Sunday 22 and Monday 23. So, Sunday for sure I'll be on the track and to see you all again. Also, I'm trying to go at Tahoe one of this coming Sunday, maybe I can connect a Sunday ride with you guys...
Miss you all. I few like excluded down here...
Ah. I just signed up on this web site club called "BARF". Last week I was at the Gold Gate Bridge parking lot then a Police Man said he has one R6 too color white with red seat. Also he asked me if I do track days because he saw a lot of SSA stickers and one Keigwins Track Days sticker on my bike. He told me to join this web site to know new riders here at the bay area.
I'm gonna start a tread there inviting them to go to the next SSA Track Day in August. Let's see what happens.
Dammed… I miss you guys a lot…
Quote from: Rick Tahoe on July 21, 2010, 09:29:46 PM
This is my plans:
I can not make both days. Too bad...
I'll have day off on Sunday 22 and Monday 23. So, Sunday for sure I'll be on the track and to see you all again. Also, I'm trying to go at Tahoe one of this coming Sunday, maybe I can connect a Sunday ride with you guys...
Miss you all. I few like excluded down here...
Ah. I just signed up on this web site club called "BARF". Last week I was at the Gold Gate Bridge parking lot then a Police Man said he has one R6 too color white with red seat. Also he asked me if I do track days because he saw a lot of SSA stickers and one Keigwins Track Days sticker on my bike. He told me to join this web site to know new riders here at the bay area.
I'm gonna start a tread there inviting them to go to the next SSA Track Day in August. Let's see what happens.
Dammed… I miss you guys a lot…
Wou... I was starting to wonder what have happened with you buddy! Long time dont see a post of yours here on this board...
Anyways, good that you will be able to make at least one of the days over here and that you are already hooking up for more trackdays down there. By the way, could you PM me your e-mail?
And just to not get away from the topic, I am working on my R6 and hopefully I will be able to make at least Sunday as well! I guess it will depend more on my knee than anything else... We'll see!
Quote from: Jp_Rio on July 21, 2010, 09:43:31 PM
Wou... I was starting to wonder what have happened with you buddy! Long time dont see a post of yours here on this board...
Anyways, good that you will be able to make at least one of the days over here and that you are already hooking up for more trackdays down there. By the way, could you PM me your e-mail?
And just to not get away from the topic, I am working on my R6 and hopefully I will be able to make at least Sunday as well! I guess it will depend more on my knee than anything else... We'll see!
I’ve been working a little bit it’s why I did not post anything lately. But I’ve been reading a lot.
Yeah JP, let’s go on Sunday. Let’s do what we arrangement last time, remember? It does will be my pleasure to help you there Buddy. But please, try to make it.
Hopefully your knee gets better soon. No worries you’re young it’s going to be fix next week you’ll see.
No secrets for my e-mail, here we go: ricadv@uol.com.br
Quote from: Rick Tahoe on July 21, 2010, 10:03:16 PM
I've been working a little bit it's why I did not post anything lately. But I've been reading a lot.
Yeah JP, let's go on Sunday. Let's do what we arrangement last time, remember? It does will be my pleasure to help you there Buddy. But please, try to make it.
Hopefully your knee gets better soon. No worries you're young it's going to be fix next week you'll see.
No secrets for my e-mail, here we go: ricadv@uol.com.br
Hunnn...interesting. I sent you an e-mail to that address last week, did you get anything??
And yeah, if my knee heals, I'll be out there and will definitely COBRAR (couldn't find a better word in english ;D ;D) what we talked about 8)!
I am going to the doctor tomorrow and hopefully they will tell me what the heck is wrong with it...
Rick Regina and I had Sushi on Tuesday. We were thinking of you. I hope you make the track day in August. It will be nice to see you again.
bump
Quote from: A DRAGON on July 21, 2010, 10:49:26 PM
Rick Regina and I had Sushi on Tuesday. We were thinking of you. I hope you make the track day in August. It will be nice to see you again.
I might be going only on Sunday. I'll be bringing some “Fellows” from here too. I'm convincing Fernando to go also. Chip told me if I go he is in too.
We can have sushi Sunday night somewhere, how's that? I wanna see Andy also.
JP_Rio wants to ride with me. So am I.
I have a question for you! I'll send you a pm.
The track day is coming!!
Who else is in?
What kind music we will have there?
Quote from: Rick Tahoe on August 08, 2010, 02:30:09 PM
What kind music we will
We will...???
And I cant believe it's "only" less than two weeks away now. Counting the days...
4 days left!
Quote from: Rick Tahoe on August 03, 2010, 06:05:24 PM
I might be going only on Sunday. I'll be bringing some "Fellows" from here too. I'm convincing Fernando to go also. Chip told me if I go he is in too.
We can have sushi Sunday night somewhere, how's that? I wanna see Andy also.
JP_Rio wants to ride with me. So am I.
I have a question for you! I'll send you a pm.
Rick, I will have sushi with you guys. I would prefer to do it Saturday after the trackday, but if Sunday is what works for you then I guess it'll have to do. Will you be coming into town Saturday?
Quote from: Adiggity on August 09, 2010, 01:34:46 PM
Rick, I will have sushi with you guys. I would prefer to do it Saturday after the trackday, but if Sunday is what works for you then I guess it'll have to do. Will you be coming into town Saturday?
Hey Andy. I might be going only on Sunday. I requested the weekend off to my boss. For now I do have Sunday and Monday off. I can not believe my company will give me Saturday too.
So, do you mind if we going on Sunday?
dose anyone know if ttp will be doing race certs. that weekend?
Not that I'm aware of as of yet. But if they want to that's fine by me.
Lookin forward to it. Be there sat.
From 3 to 6 will be coming up on Sat. with me.
Sweet thanks.
see everyone on sunday
Awesome Mikey, can't wait to ride with you.
Im all singed up see everyone Sat. ;D
Quote from: Team Gorgonzola on August 15, 2010, 11:34:09 AM
Awesome Mikey, can't wait to ride with you.
I would like to get a tow from you not just one lap like three or four
did you get the sps done?
The SPS is done, the bodywork still need....work ;D (paint). we'll do full sessions and I have a lap timer too ;)
I may be able to make one day this weekend. Can we switch groups? I'm new to RFR so I'm not sure what group to sign up for? Probably C?
Quote from: CptnHornblower on August 16, 2010, 04:10:42 PM
I may be able to make one day this weekend. Can we switch groups? I'm new to RFR so I'm not sure what group to sign up for? Probably C?
Hey Bruce, Jay told me he will be there one day(he was not sure which). Let's definitely get together for some laps. I know RFRT quite well now, and Jay... well you know what a great rider he is, he showed me around RFRT and he's one of the fastest guys out there. Look forward to riding with you..
Alright, I would like to see who is riding "with me" on the track... So who else is riding on the C group????? And what day(s)?? How many trackdays have you done???
I'll be there on Saturday and Sunday, probably with two (one for sure) GoPro attached on my machine. And I'll be more than happy to follow whoever wants a video of themselves on the track. The only pre-requesite for that is that you HAVE to be as slow or slower than me! ;D ;D
Dont be shy to post up, you will see a lot of really fast guys riding on C group as well....with a freacking glowing orange shirt though! :D
So post up!!!
Quote from: Rick Tahoe on August 09, 2010, 10:53:48 PM
Quote from: Adiggity on August 09, 2010, 01:34:46 PM
Rick, I will have sushi with you guys. I would prefer to do it Saturday after the trackday, but if Sunday is what works for you then I guess it'll have to do. Will you be coming into town Saturday?
Hey Andy. I might be going only on Sunday. I requested the weekend off to my boss. For now I do have Sunday and Monday off. I can not believe my company will give me Saturday too.
So, do you mind if we going on Sunday?
No. Sunday is cool with me my man.
Quote from: Jp_Rio on August 17, 2010, 08:31:34 AM
Alright, I would like to see who is riding "with me" on the track... So who else is riding on the C group????? And what day(s)?? How many trackdays have you done???
I'll be there on Saturday and Sunday, probably with two (one for sure) GoPro attached on my machine. And I'll be more than happy to follow whoever wants a video of themselves on the track. The only pre-requesite for that is that you HAVE to be as slow or slower than me! ;D ;D
Dont be shy to post up, you will see a lot of really fast guys riding on C group as well....with a freacking glowing orange shirt though! :D
So post up!!!
Hey me amigo, I will go out with you, I'll be there both days. just come and get me If I don't see you.
Quote from: Team Gorgonzola on August 17, 2010, 09:08:03 AM
Hey me amigo, I will go out with you, I'll be there both days. just come and get me If I don't see you.
Might be a little hard NOT to see me on those white leathers :D, but Yeah, i'll definitely go find you!
Hope to see you tonight!!
Hi Alberto. I'm definitely coming out at least one day, maybe both. Jay says probably Sunday for him. I'll find you when I get there and I'd appreciate getting towed around for a few laps to start learing the line. What group are you in?
Ciao.
What's the deal with camping at the track for this weekend. Can I stay there Friday and Saturday nights? Will anyone else be camping?
Quote from: Jp_Rio on August 17, 2010, 08:31:34 AM
Alright, I would like to see who is riding "with me" on the track... So who else is riding on the C group????? And what day(s)?? How many trackdays have you done???
I'll be there on Saturday and Sunday, probably with two (one for sure) GoPro attached on my machine. And I'll be more than happy to follow whoever wants a video of themselves on the track. The only pre-requesite for that is that you HAVE to be as slow or slower than me! ;D ;D
Dont be shy to post up, you will see a lot of really fast guys riding on C group as well....with a freacking glowing orange shirt though! :D
So post up!!!
I will be there with you if Jerome let me. I already asked him about our deal.
I'm signed up for both days.
Quote from: Adiggity on August 17, 2010, 08:41:23 AM
Quote from: Rick Tahoe on August 09, 2010, 10:53:48 PM
Quote from: Adiggity on August 09, 2010, 01:34:46 PM
Rick, I will have sushi with you guys. I would prefer to do it Saturday after the trackday, but if Sunday is what works for you then I guess it'll have to do. Will you be coming into town Saturday?
Hey Andy. I might be going only on Sunday. I requested the weekend off to my boss. For now I do have Sunday and Monday off. I can not believe my company will give me Saturday too.
So, do you mind if we going on Sunday?
No. Sunday is cool with me my man.
Right on Andy!
Quote from: CptnHornblower on August 17, 2010, 01:15:09 PM
I'm signed up for both days.
Great, I am a slow "A" group so I like to sandbag in "B" ;D
anyone camping saturday night?
im probally going to be camping in Pauls livingroom lol. ;D
Quote from: Scott on August 19, 2010, 02:52:10 PM
im probally going to be camping in Pauls livingroom lol. ;D
Hope he takes his BEENO! LOL
cool. I'm weighing my options right now. Might camp on Saturday and ride on Sunday now
we can roast marshmallows and sing kumbaya.
can we snuggle too?
oh wait...this is really starting to sound gay LOL
WOO-HOO! work is letting me have a day off. It would be Sunday. Curious, I cant join you guys on the track but, can I hang out with everyone and BS in the pits, or will it be separated for spectators?
You can hang out and bench race all you want, I'll be grid Manager for the first sessions. I always have extra seating so come on over, the big red easy up ;D
Quote from: n10sive on August 19, 2010, 07:06:00 PM
can we snuggle too?
oh wait...this is really starting to sound gay LOL
Can you guys get Joe to take some pics... ;D ;D
Quote from: Team Gorgonzola on August 19, 2010, 10:09:09 PM
You can hang out and bench race all you want, I'll be grid Manager for the first sessions. I always have extra seating so come on over, the big red easy up ;D
Then I will see you there. What time is everything starting Sunday morn? Someone mentioned camping? seriously? sounds fun... ;D
I'll have an extra camera to take pics around the pits if you have time, that would be great! I think I'm getting in about 7am both days, but yes, it looks like there will be a few campers there and lots of us usually have extra seats but I'm guessing A Dragon may put you to work...LOL ;)
Quote from: n10sive on August 19, 2010, 05:58:36 PM
cool. I'm weighing my options right now. Might camp on Saturday and ride on Sunday now
Nice Dale!! I'll see you sunday!!!
Regina has breakfast covered again. Fresh Fruit , Danish , Juice and Maybe some Smoothies for the afternoon. ;D ;D
I love that woman. :'( :'(
nice! i went and got a 10x15 easyup and a 6' foldable table im more than happy to share the shade but i only have a couple chairs
oh and i got several 5 gal buckets like you suggested Jerome i think there gonna work out well
wahooo trackday! ;D ;D
hehehehehe, its less than 24hrs....breathe Trinie breathe
LOL :o ;D :o
Hey whats RFRT's policy on BBQ Grills in the Paddock?? ???
the policy is: anyone who brings a BBQ or any cooking apperatus into the track grounds MUST COOK FOOD FOR PAUL AND HIS FAMILY. if you need to check that, it's on the RFR website right underneath my picture. :D
Quote from: youngster775 on August 20, 2010, 06:00:54 PM
the policy is: anyone who brings a BBQ or any cooking apperatus into the track grounds MUST COOK FOOD FOR PAUL AND HIS FAMILY. if you need to check that, it's on the RFR website right underneath my picture. :D
I think he said he was cooking me a filet and some bacon wrapped shrimp since he was so grateful to get his bike to the track ;) ;) ;)
Joe, if you read this, I am bringing the 150 for you. I'll be there both days.
I will be riding up from CC Sun morning. Anyone want to ride with me to RFR? Ill be going through Reno to get there. Time is unknown. Im open...
I'll be in the car, buddy will be on his bike from Truckee staying with me Sat night. Ooof, chilly ride in the AM. We will be departing Sparks....6:15/30am.
Quote from: Suckerpunch on August 20, 2010, 09:26:35 PM
I will be riding up from CC Sun morning. Anyone want to ride with me to RFR? Ill be going through Reno to get there. Time is unknown. Im open...
why would you go thru Reno to get there from Carson? Just go Hwy 50 out to 95A and take a left. It's only about 8 miles from there. Much easier drive than going all the way up to reno and across...and shorter! :)
Quote from: n10sive on August 20, 2010, 09:44:04 PM
Quote from: Suckerpunch on August 20, 2010, 09:26:35 PM
I will be riding up from CC Sun morning. Anyone want to ride with me to RFR? Ill be going through Reno to get there. Time is unknown. Im open...
why would you go thru Reno to get there from Carson? Just go Hwy 50 out to 95A and take a left. It's only about 8 miles from there. Much easier drive than going all the way up to reno and across...and shorter! :)
I just love to ride. Hwy 50 is really boring too. Going through Reno is just a bit more fun. Besides it would be nice to find someone to ride along with to show me the ropes. It will be my first time to RFR for a track day.
u actually going to put down some laps? I was under the impression you were spectating from earlier posts. I you are putting down some laps, I would be more than happy to show you the layout and lines. At any rate, I'll be there saturday and sunday. Camping out Saturday. You know what I look like now (old and fat) so look me up. I'll have a GMC 2500HD, white trailer and blue ez-up. If I'm not out, a yellow SV will be parked out front.
oh..and truck route and 6 mile canyon road makes 50 a little less boring :)
Quote from: Suckerpunch on August 20, 2010, 10:01:22 PM
Quote from: n10sive on August 20, 2010, 09:44:04 PM
Quote from: Suckerpunch on August 20, 2010, 09:26:35 PM
I will be riding up from CC Sun morning. Anyone want to ride with me to RFR? Ill be going through Reno to get there. Time is unknown. Im open...
why would you go thru Reno to get there from Carson? Just go Hwy 50 out to 95A and take a left. It's only about 8 miles from there. Much easier drive than going all the way up to reno and across...and shorter! :)
I just love to ride. Hwy 50 is really boring too. Going through Reno is just a bit more fun. Besides it would be nice to find someone to ride along with to show me the ropes. It will be my first time to RFR for a track day.
Call me on Sunday at 6am. I'll be leaving my house around that time. I'll meet you and you can follow me to RFR. ;D ;D
I'll be leaving San Francisco Saturday night.
I'll see all at Sunday.
I'm very exciting....
*yawn*
*scratches butt*
Mornin'
*sips coffee*
IT'S TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LET'S RIDE!!!!
Work today :)
Track tomorrow ;D
Quote from: n10sive on August 20, 2010, 11:01:51 PM
u actually going to put down some laps? I was under the impression you were spectating from earlier posts. I you are putting down some laps, I would be more than happy to show you the layout and lines. At any rate, I'll be there saturday and sunday. Camping out Saturday. You know what I look like now (old and fat) so look me up. I'll have a GMC 2500HD, white trailer and blue ez-up. If I'm not out, a yellow SV will be parked out front.
oh..and truck route and 6 mile canyon road makes 50 a little less boring :)
no, still only watching. Just meant once im there, I have no idea where to go? I want to know the best spot to see the most action.
Quote from: A DRAGON on August 20, 2010, 11:22:23 PM
Quote from: Suckerpunch on August 20, 2010, 10:01:22 PM
Quote from: n10sive on August 20, 2010, 09:44:04 PM
Quote from: Suckerpunch on August 20, 2010, 09:26:35 PM
I will be riding up from CC Sun morning. Anyone want to ride with me to RFR? Ill be going through Reno to get there. Time is unknown. Im open...
why would you go thru Reno to get there from Carson? Just go Hwy 50 out to 95A and take a left. It's only about 8 miles from there. Much easier drive than going all the way up to reno and across...and shorter! :)
I just love to ride. Hwy 50 is really boring too. Going through Reno is just a bit more fun. Besides it would be nice to find someone to ride along with to show me the ropes. It will be my first time to RFR for a track day.
Call me on Sunday at 6am. I'll be leaving my house around that time. I'll meet you and you can follow me to RFR. ;D ;D
Thanks for the offer. Ill take it. PM me your number ad ill meet you at 6am if you'd like? Or just post a time to meet here on this thread and ill show.
Hello. I am from Sacramento, I have ridden with SSA on the Ice House ride. I was thinking of going to Reno tomorrow (Sun, 8/22) to attend RFR. I know this is last minute, is it too late? I found out how much and how I register, I found the time schedule and directions.
It looks like there is only "A - Advanced", is it ok to register if I feel like I am "B"?
I just found this: "After 3:00 PM Friday you will have to register at the track and pay the day-of-event price." What is the day-of-event price?
Thanks,
Char
Hello captain, I believe the price is $ 150 or $ 160. I was there today and had great riding fun.
I had a great time today. Many thanks to n10sive and Alberto for towing me around and showing me the line before I ran anyone off the track. About the only thing that would make the day better would be dinner at La Vecchia!
Quote from: Team Gorgonzola on August 21, 2010, 06:09:33 PM
Hello captain, I believe the price is $ 150 or $ 160. I was there today and had great riding fun.
kk, thx! I will be there! ;)
I made reservations at Circus Circus for Sunday night, so I will see you guys Sunday.
:D
Got my arse beat by a bunch of newbs in B group, but still managed to have a good time, stay under control, learn a little bit about what the bike will and won't do, chased Qwik and Dean all over the place and enjoy everybody's company. Thanks everybody and especially Qwik for letting me hang out at his deluxe pad today. Man am I beat!
Here are two pictures of Qwik from today. One of us setting up for the day and another of the sh*t eating grin on his face. We all enjoyed that last double A/B 40 minute session.
(http://www.admerchant.com/gallery/SSA/2010/RFR100821/P8210003.JPG) (http://www.admerchant.com/gallery/SSA/2010/RFR100821/) (http://www.admerchant.com/gallery/SSA/2010/RFR100821/P8210012.JPG)
Thanks too to A Dragon and Trinie for allowing me to move up to B group. C group was a fun too, from the standpoint I could walk off. B was more fun because I got to ride with the people I know. Arthur6 was there and was riding with us, Wiles and Trinie made me feel like I was in the fast lane going slow, and at the end of the day, I was disappointed only that it was about over...thus me being the last off the track.
Now the work begins on the SSA/RFR Track Day compilation.
Quote from: n10sive on August 21, 2010, 05:19:43 AM
*yawn*
*scratches butt*
Mornin'
*sips coffee*
IT'S TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LET'S RIDE!!!!
:D
Late to the party, but better late then never. Good seeing you again n10sive!
Quote from: CptnHornblower on August 21, 2010, 07:17:12 PM
I had a great time today. Many thanks to n10sive and Alberto for towing me around and showing me the line before I ran anyone off the track. About the only thing that would make the day better would be dinner at La Vecchia!
Thanks Bruce you are a classy guy, and by the way you were railing out there, outstanding for a RFRT first timer.
Look forward to more riding together in the future.
"Thanks too to A Dragon and Trinie for allowing me to move up to B group. C group was a fun too, from the standpoint I could walk off. B was more fun because I got to ride with the people I know. Arthur6 was there and was riding with us, Wiles and Trinie made me feel like I was in the fast lane going slow, and at the end of the day, I was disappointed only that it was about over...thus me being the last off the track.
Now the work begins on the SSA/RFR Track Day compilation. "
Hate to say it but....I told you so ;D
I'm leaving San Francisco right now! 10:09PM
See you guys there.
GM. Excellent job today. So happy you finally came out. It was a pleasure seeing you and that beautiful Kawasaki machine today. You rode at your pace and where you felt comfortable. That's you number one priority. And you brought it home safely. I knew you would still be one of the last ones riding.
No charge for the extra sessions. We never charge for group jumping. If we have the numbers to allow it your in for Free. It's our Track Day and we can do what ever we want. Looking out for our members and customers are what were all about.
Can't wait to see your pic's
Look at these clowns Chill'in
(http://www.admerchant.com/gallery/SSA/2010/RFR100821/P8210007.JPG)
GM Looks like your knowing how sweet riding the track is. Just sitting with friends and watching all the fast guys go by. The sound is so erotic. The only bad part to that is. enjoy it while you can. Because before you know it. Your one of those fast guys.
I'm somewhat surprised I didn't wad the old girl on my first experience. It seemed that we all must have been pushing the limits somewhat, b/c everyone was feeling the same way at the end of the day...whether or not to push it in the last sessions and risk it. I ran faster speeds earlier in the day before the wind picked up and more conservative but faster lap times later in the day even with the wind. All in all, very pleased with the results. I'm glad the day was mostly incident free and I truly learned what the bike can give and what it cannot. That experience should make me a better safer rider and that's what I will take from my first Track Day.
As for being one of the fast guys, I looked at my lap times, the fact that I was lifting the front wheel out of corners as it was and leaving rubber (what I'm told) out of corners, the difference between me and the faster guys I rode with as technique & power. There's was better. So until I can get my technique perfected, I'll just have to be satisfied with being a slow B... or a really fast C. :D
Thanks for a great track day! My first time at RFR was a good one, with the exception of discovering a nail in my rear tire. After learning this, I decided to call it quits after 4 sessions. I was just getting familiar with the track, but I feel good about my progress for the day.
I really appreciate everybody's helpful, knowledgeable and supportive nature. Both from the instructors as well as the riders. I will definitely be coming back to RFR in the future without a nail in one of my tires to continue where I left off.
Char
That sucked about your nail and day shortening experience. The local guy I rode in with Saturday, Qwik, brought take-offs and offered them in case either of us cut a tire. I lost track of how many sessions we rode, but I'm REALLY tired today. Enjoy your stay in Reno tonight.
If you're ever in town during riding season, the SSA raffles off one 2-for-1 RFR Track Day certificate at Tuesday Bike Nights, hosted by La Vecchia Ristorante (http://www.google.com/search?q=la+vecchia+reno+nv&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a). Stop by, win free stuff, and enjoy some really good food and company. You can gamble afterwards.
Quote from: GreenMachine on August 21, 2010, 07:34:27 PM
:D
Late to the party, but better late then never. Good seeing you again n10sive!
Was good seeing you again too GM. Glad to see you out there having a good time and doing well!
Saturday night:
(http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy149/TahoeHome/SSA%20Track%20Day%208-21%20and%208-22-10/IMG_0710.jpg)
(http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy149/TahoeHome/SSA%20Track%20Day%208-21%20and%208-22-10/IMG_0716.jpg)
:'( :'( I guess my bike was camera shy :-\ :-\
lol ;) unlike me...haha
Great way to wrap up the weekend with all you can eat Sushi. Very Nice! Two items on the menu were caught by Adiggity and Regina.
GM made an appearance
(http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy114/sparkygixxer/Aug%2022nd%20after%20SSA%20Trackday%20Sushi/DSCF4162.jpg?t=1282545758)
A long roll after my own heart...you'll know it when you see it ;)
(http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy114/sparkygixxer/Aug%2022nd%20after%20SSA%20Trackday%20Sushi/DSCF4176.jpg?t=1282546052)
Soooo, you ate me up on the track and afterwards? That's kinda kicking a guy when he's down, don't you think? :-\ :D
Trinie, I can't remember what I ate for dinner in Garberville let alone what you ate, but I'll guess the Spicy Ben Franklin. You're most definitely spicy, so that's my guess!
Dub, cool sunset photos. I updated them in Photoshop and added them to the race weekend gallery.
(http://www.admerchant.com/gallery/SSA/2010/RFR100821/DUB_rfr0710.jpg) (http://www.admerchant.com/gallery/SSA/2010/RFR100821/DUB_rfr0711.jpg)
(http://www.admerchant.com/gallery/SSA/2010/RFR100821/)
Quote from: n10sive on August 22, 2010, 08:07:35 PM
Was good seeing you again too GM. Glad to see you out there having a good time and doing well!
I must have had a good time. My tires have never looked so abused. The back tires are easy to scour to their edges just riding on the street, but they've never been this torn up before. Jumping off Hoot-n-holler may have something to do with it. I've never had my fronts scrubbed completely to their sides neither. Bye-bye Mr. directional arrow!
(http://www.admerchant.com/gallery/SSA/2010/RFR100821/zx9r-rear_front.jpg)
Yeah GM, now you're rollin'. It was a great weekend, Sunday was a "cool" 85 degrees and a lite breeze. "A" group was bit more crowded than Saturday with very fast guys; aka Jay, Justin, Eddie, and Steve. I was passed almost simultaneously by Eddie on the inside and Justin on the outside in turn one....it was grand, those guys are sooo god I just love been passed by them ;D. Hang out most of the day with Peter and Ryan and had a great time chasing them all day. I want to thank everyone that helped putting the weekend together, Andy for working the grid/tech/instruction; Trinie and Paul: tech/monitors; Jerome and Regina registration/breakfast; Dale, John, Rick: monitors; Eddie, Steve, Justin: instructing, Terry the flagmaster and all the corner workers; and everyone else I am forgetting. I had the best trackday ever and can't wait for the next one ;)
Sorry about shorting everyones session. Glad my poor passing decision didn't hurt anyone but me. Broke my collar bone in four places so I see a orthopedic on Thursday. Thanks Treni for helping me with my leathers, sorry about the smell. Thanks Jason for the water. Steve, thanks for constantly being there and holding my hand. Kinse, you pact my car better than I do, thanks!. Hoon, what bet did you lose to have to be locked in the car with me? Great to learn about you and your family, beauty, like the truth, is not always pretty or easy but there is no better reward; and it sounds like you and your wife are strong enough to create real beauty. Eddie see what you created, I tried to keep my agressivness in check with my skill. This was the leason I learned this weekend. I now have my track motto, "Don't let agressiveness exceed your skill" Your all great guys, I'll see you when!
Johnny B.- :P
sorry you crashed John. But don't apologize. It happens. I tried to push it up a bit too once and crashed. I knew where my limits where then and what to work on.
Hope to see you back on another one soon...shoulder permitting.
Take care!
Dale
Yes I agree with Dale John. Don't beat yourself up man. Take what you can from it to learn from and become better. Just think itf you'd had to learn that lesson on the street! Could've been a lot worse. Crashing is the quickest way to learn your limits. Heal up quick man!
John. Sorry I didn't get the chance to see you after your crash. I was in the admin. office most of that afternoon. Danny and John were asking me to have take the ambulance ride. They were sure the collar bone was broken and didn't want you there much longer.
I remember our conversion earlier. I told them you were alright. Not in so much shock as they thought. I told them about your past. It was funny. They both said "OOOOHHHHHHH I didn't know that about him. He's probably alright then. He knows what he's doing." I was figuring you could still ski down to the lodge.
I spoke with the corner worker who so you go over the bars. He said it was so kool. You held it for so long then. Bam over you went and right on your head and shoulder at the same time. It looked like MotoGP. He said.
Johnny b. Make sure you come to bike night if you feel up to it. It's one of the best parts of the Track. Everyone it there. If you don't feel up to it we understand. But it sure would be nice to see you. ;D ;D
And Remember this is what you get when you play hard. Just like everything else you do.
Me and Youngster going into the sunset straight. (click picture for slideshow)
(http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii248/CUn10sive/RFR%20August%202010/IMG_7600.jpg) (http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/ii248/CUn10sive/RFR%20August%202010/?albumview=slideshow)
Dale, I love it! ;D ;D ;D
GOOD TIMES!
I also, would like to thank everyone that showed up this weekend to make it a awesome track day! everyone did such a great job. thanks to Andy I shaved a TON of time off, thanks to Justin for showing my wife how to go fast on a honda, so many thanks I'm just gonna put it here, THANKS!!! ;)
HAD ANOTHER GREAT TIME YOU GUYS PUT A LOT INTO THESE TRAKDAYS HAVING DAVE MOSS THERE WAS AWSOME THAT GUY ROCKS TO THE TIRE GUY WHO HOOKED ME UP ON SWAPPING A TIRE AND SPL WHO WAS GOING TO GIVE ME A SCREAMING DEAL ON SOME CLIP ON'S IF ONLY MY FORKS WHERE 50mm. MY SON HAD A GREAT TIME HE CANT WAIT TO GET OUT THERE HIM SELF. SO THANKS TO EVERY ONE. HAVE TO SHARE THIS PIC. HE WAS LOVIN IT.
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii48/sshoe67/IMG_7597.jpg)
Scott you guys look awesome.
Thanks to all the SSA Staff who helped out. You guys really made the event happen. Thanks for all your patience and willingness to help.
Eddie your the one of the best. Thanks for being an instructor.
Steve you and kinzie are pretty good. We're lucky to have you both. Thanks for helping
Trinnie, Andy, Johnny, John, Tom, Brad, Scott and Daniela you guys were great. I so happy I can count on all of you.
Russell Welcome to the crew.
If I missed anyone like Paul no disrespect intended. You to Kim. James and Amber
hmmm...I guess Jerome is still pissed at me for covering up his pillow fight girls LOL
Poser...I guess it was your son who brought over the leathers for the military guys. Thanks so much for that! The kid who wore them I have known since he was 5 and it was his first track day. His mom even came out to experience her first track day as a spectator. She was pretty nervous. I rode with him and he did really good. Again, thanks for bringing out gear for these guys!!!
dale it was my pleasure to let him use my leathers any time i can help out just let me know.
ssa is the best.
I just got back in San Francisco. After an unforgivable "Sushi Meeting" after the track day last night I stayed at my sister house in Tahoe.
Long drive to go, long drive to come back. Everything is worth for sure.
I had another great day at the Track. It was nice to see everybody again.
I’d like to say thanks to Chip for changing his track day from Saturday to Sunday just to ride with me. Thanks Dave for setting my suspension just perfectly to my weight and skills. Finally I met my Brazilian friend JP. Pleasure to meet you Dude. We had a lot of fun together on the track!
Thanks Paul, Andy, Mikey, Steve, Regina, Alberto and Scott for the ramp. Nice to see you Dale.
Jerome… Thanks Very Much for your patience and hard work for this club. I can not explain how much I was grateful yesterday, starting at the morning till we left from the sushi place. You’re a giant brave person!!!
I'm looking foward for the next time. I’m going to request off on my job just to be at RFR again next month.
Such a great time……
Quote from: Johnny b on August 23, 2010, 12:10:55 PM
Your all great guys, I'll see you when!
Johnny B.- :P
In case you didn't see some of these...thought you'd enjoy seeing you and your buddy Dean whoopin it up.
(http://4theriders.com/pics/trackdays/2010/08.21.10-rfr/SATURDAY/KAWI_BLACK/BLUE_SUIT/NM1U3967.JPG)
What group was she in? Must have been a fast A rider because I never saw the speeds she was going with those wheels.
(http://4theriders.com/pics/trackdays/2010/08.21.10-rfr/SUNDAY/_MISC/IMG_6826.JPG)
By the way, Dale thanks for looking after our bikes it made me feel safe to know you would be there watching them. You da men.
was my pleasure Alberto. With my snoring, people would have thought there was a bear in my trailer so they wouldn't dare get close! LOL
GM..."Got my arse beat by a bunch of newbs in B group, but still managed to have a good time"
Not all of us were newbs. I spent the day in B working with my friend Derek on his raven R6. SPL's Pirelli slicks and what little help I could offer had us both running A group times by end of day. I'm proud of him!
Moving on up ;D That's excellent!!
:D
Woo Hoo....
Fly from Wenatchee to Reno to see you guys (ok really to see Mrs. Ted) ride from the house to the track with the wife, and the XR....in the dirt through the desert!!
Half a lap around the track on the XR 600 and Knobby tires to help replace a dead radio on turn 15 ...Priceless!!!
Then on to the hills for a thirty mile ride with mrs. Ted on her quad and the XR...
What a weekend!!
THANKS TO ALL!
There is so much I would like to say here that i'll have to hold myself back, otherwise nobody would be willing to read by so long it would be.
Making it short...
Thanks to Alberto for helping me out on taking my bike to and back from the track and "allowing" me to go to the Sushi :D I really appreciate that my friend. Thank you!
Thanks to Dale for looking after our bikes on Saturday night. Was nice to finally meet you and my bad about the "bumbling" football tackle at the end... ;D
Thanks to all SSA guys that made this event another outstanding trackday! You guys rock! Everybody with the green "hard to see" t-shirt, Ya da best!
Nice finally meeting the faster brazilian from the group and I can say that I am the second fast one! ;D ;D Was a pleasure meeting you also and thanks for the ride home!
Also meet Dub (Wiles). Great rider and funny guy!
Couldn't forget to mention Trinie that helped me out inside and outside the track! Thanks
As I said, so many names, but be sure that I appreciate all the effort that is put into it and am blessed to have you guys around!
And John, i hope you recover fast so we can make some more videos on the next track days. I'll edit it and post it on youtube and let you know! Take care buddy!
And last, as allways, can't wait for the next one... 8)
Quote from: POSER 511 on August 23, 2010, 06:57:02 PM
HAD ANOTHER GREAT TIME YOU GUYS PUT A LOT INTO THESE TRAKDAYS HAVING DAVE MOSS THERE WAS AWSOME THAT GUY ROCKS TO THE TIRE GUY WHO HOOKED ME UP ON SWAPPING A TIRE AND SPL WHO WAS GOING TO GIVE ME A SCREAMING DEAL ON SOME CLIP ON'S IF ONLY MY FORKS WHERE 50mm. MY SON HAD A GREAT TIME HE CANT WAIT TO GET OUT THERE HIM SELF. SO THANKS TO EVERY ONE. HAVE TO SHARE THIS PIC. HE WAS LOVIN IT.
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii48/sshoe67/IMG_7597.jpg)
:D Now
that is a cool pic! That is definitely one for the family album! I had a great time with all of you. Sorry I couldn't get to everyone for a little on track guidance. I wanted to help each and every person on the track but there's just not enough time for one man. :) Then with my Sunday getting cut short because the poor Kawi just couldn't handle any more abuse it really took away from my opportunity to help y'all. We'll get you next time. JP, you get most improved award for me on the weekend. Your rolling man. Paul, you will be under that 3 minutes in no time. Just focus on the riding my man. Don't worry so much about that clock. Thanks to all who helped out with sighting laps and instructing and all of the other things that go along with putting these together. Regina, your job is a tough one, thankless and you do it so well. Hey Dale! Since Jerome forgot you, I won't, thanks to you too! :) You were there whenever we needed anything that we couldn't cover. And also for looking after our stuff we left overnight. Much appreciated. Great job SSA! Looking forward to the next one. ;D
Oh, and also thanks to Dave Moss for coming out. It's really great to have a suspension guy of that caliber out there at your disposal. His services are priceless and he only charges $40 for all day. That is a steal!
While we're on the subject, can't forget to mention how nice it is having tire services out there from SPL and Pirelli. Those tires kick a$$. As far as I'm concerned, those Pirelli's are the best tires on the market. Thanks Brian & crew.
Also 2WCP. How nice is it to have all those little things to keep your trackday going or just make it better that you may not have or have forgotten to bring with you. Your a life saver for many I'm sure. Thanks to Steve and your crew too. 8)
Quote from: Adiggity on August 24, 2010, 01:35:05 PM
JP, you get most improved award for me on the weekend. Your rolling man.
:D :D Thanks my mentor, thanks. I tried putting everything you've told me last time together this weekend and was happy with the outcome. Still a loooot to go tho, but "all in its due time", right? And thanks again for going out there with me and giving me all this priceless feedbacks. That's the type of thing that neither Master Card could pay for... :D :D
Thanks to Steve also that followed me for a couple of laps (or minutes - not quite sure when he showed up back there) and gave me some good advices as well. It's all in my mind guys. Stuff that I wont forget.
JP! Was finally nice to meet you in real life too! You're a good guy. Your riding got way better as the day progressed!
Hope to see you again some time.
DALE THANK YOU!!!!!!
Brian with SPL your the greatest. Changing my tires on the SV. Those Pirelli's are my favorites. Thanks again for always making your self available to us on our Track Days.
Steve you and your 2wcp are irreplaceable. Thanks for all your time and effort. You do some much for the SSA. Thanks for having parts for all our sorry forgetful A$$es. Your always doing all you can to help out everyone around you. Big fat Thank You from the SSA.
Man, I wish I could have made it happen last weekend. It was just a weekend where other priorities and family obligations had to take precedence.
I really do need to get out and ride with you all. Hopefully a day is coming up in September. I promise, I'll try to make that one. Reading all these posts makes me realize the special times I'm missing with the club.
I do get to ride at Thunderhill, this weekend. That will be good. I'm still trying to get myself back in the groove. My last day was really good and satisfying.
Right on Rand. I understand how life can take precedence. Hopefully we'll see you out there next month. Have fun at Thill. :)
Dale, that picture rocks, great body position and ready to go real fast ;)!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Alberto. I still have some body position work to do but I'm finally starting to feel it :)
Keep it up Dale and you'll be passing me like everyone else. All that is about to change.
Dear SSA,
Kudos to what I took away from my first Track Day. :thanks
I went for a ride to Downieville tonight and it was like an out of body experience, like someone else was riding my bike. Many of my lines and braking points were different and it felt more natural and comfortable riding differently. I was more relaxed and a lot more in harmony with the bike.
It's hard to describe accurately, except to say that I was riding my normal cruising speed and it felt REALLY slow! A noticeable improvement that I wasn't expecting.
Amazed! :egyptian
Nice Green Machine. It makes me happy to hear that. That is what it's all about. 8)
I always tell people that doing a track day will help you be more comfortable on the street.
Quote from: GreenMachine on September 02, 2010, 01:06:11 AM
Dear SSA,
Kudos to what I took away from my first Track Day. :thanks
I went for a ride to Downieville tonight and it was like an out of body experience, like someone else was riding my bike. Many of my lines and braking points were different and it felt more natural and comfortable riding differently. I was more relaxed and a lot more in harmony with the bike.
It's hard to describe accurately, except to say that I was riding my normal cruising speed and it felt REALLY slow! A noticeable improvement that I wasn't expecting.
Amazed! :egyptian
Couldn't have put it better :xactly
You all said so and as stubborn as I am, I was skeptical and not looking to improve or go any faster. You were right.
Humbled. :|)
Quote from: GreenMachine on September 02, 2010, 01:06:11 AM...I was riding my normal cruising speed and it felt REALLY slow! ...
There's the catch.
Quote from: GreenMachine on September 02, 2010, 02:38:26 PM
You all said so and as stubborn as I am, I was skeptical and not looking to improve or go any faster. You were right.
Humbled. :|)
Wish I could have been there to see your face and watch the gears turn as you were thinking all of this! ;) ;D
:champion Very happy like everyone else. So glad you can see that. Your an excellent Rider Green Machine. Now you'll be better.. It's funny how the roads that were so challenging get so straight after you do track days.. Good for you GM. :surrender :dragbike
You guys are totally right.
Doing track days makes a huge, but I really huge difference on the streets skills.
Especially give up driving on the streets to be at the track more and more...
:crazy