Sorry I didn't get out to the track but I'm curious as to how it went. I would also like to give some Kudos to everyone who voulunteered and participated in the event ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
I have no big fish tales sorry (didnt get to bring my bike out) but i still had a blast. cant wait for the next track day so i can ride.
I crashed but this time around it was because I am tire naive. (10 psi over per tire per internets = fail). I let out some air and the rest of the day went good. Watched riders on C group and poached (per Jerome description) half the time...The SSA attracts a great set of riders and it showed on todays trackday. Good job to everybody involved especially Jerome and the track staff maintstays for the day. Thank you's all around.
The day went really really well. There was a minor hiccup in the morning when it was discovered on the sighting laps that RFR had set up the wrong course. They quickly reset the course and away everyone went. There was not a lot of grumbling about the missed time as it was pretty cold and windy so everyone was just waiting for it to warm up anyway.
Registration and Tech went fast and well. ScotInExcile and his bride Beth did a GREAT job at the starting grid and being 'track' manager. They deserve a special "well done".
With the cold there was some 'cold tire' mishaps but there was no major losses. All in all it was a great day and everyone that came out had fun. Was a good crowd too. No idiots.
I think the next track day is going to be even better!!!
Sorry I couldn't make it out everyone. I had a call-out and had to work today. Really wanted to be there to help out.
I hope you all had a great time.
Allen you and Beth were outstanding! We couldn't have paid some one to do a better job. Beth never missed a beat on the mike. You kept everything running so well. Sorry I kept trying to take control. Thanks for putting up with me. Alberto, You jumped right in with both feet and took control of check-ins You and Tabatha were a match made in Trailer. Caroline You to were outstanding thanks for doing what ever it took. Luke good thing you suggested the second Lap top. You got yours up and runnig and It worked well. We looked like we had done this before. Johnny thanks for seeing the need. Your were fantastic taking the Money and maning the computer. You guys really made us look good. I my self got so much satisfaction watching everyone have a part in the Track day. It takes people like you to make this thing happen. Karen you to just saw a need and manned a radio and helped. I was very impressed. The Crew in the Yellow shirts were Johnny on the spot. You members did a fabulous job. Having you out there made a difference. Russell you and beth were also all over that Tech. Sorry I didn't line you out sooner. I forgot. My Bad. But thanks again for not being afraid of taking control and seeing the need. The Sighting lap crew Justin,Tarik,Andre, both Russell's, Alberto, Giuseppe,Greg, Myron, Johnny and Jeff and Ron. I'm trying to remember everyone. For the ones I forgot it was not because you meant any less than the rest. I'm so sorry You all made it happen and Andre making a effort to help clean up was the best. Making sure the paddoc was clean was so considerate because we willl always be welcome at the track because we left it the way we found it. Just having all the club help was so wonderful. You all deserve the credit. I just watched you do your thing. I was so filled to see everyone helping and having so many smiles. Even when we made a mistake we laughed and never got mad at each other. Dustin Thanks for your help on the Dragon Wagon. You and your friend were commited to helping out on a cold windy day. Thanks. For the ones who wanted to help and couldn't make it because of what ever. I'm sure we'll see you on the next SSA Track Day. ;D
Hey Guys, thanks for putting on a great day. To Jerome, and anyone else whos interested, I ended up with a sprained ankle and a concussion, but I think I'll be back again if my wife lets me. My bike suffered significant left side damage but I think it's worth fixing. You guys said it... cold tires and I guess a rumble strip didn't work together very well. I don't remember wiping out, but I know I was in "auto pilot" following the leader and not paying close enough attention. Stupid, I know. The bike had never run better and I had hoped to make it into A later in the day.
Did anyone in B see me go down?? I'd like to know more about what happened. I heard I lowsided in turn 3. But I thought I remembered being in the right hander ess curve before the hoot-n-holler.
Matt
No big fish stories from me...
Just wanted to post up my thanks and make it known, you guys did a KILLER job putting that together and running it, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!
It was my second trackday and i learned a lot, very successful day. Also, like noted above, what a GREAT group of people that showed up, i expected some idiots but it was just perfect!
Matt so happy to hear nothing life threatening. The bump on the head will heal up when it's ready. every concussion is different. Thanks for letting us know how you are. hopefully we'll see you at the next track day in June. Gods speed to you.
Good to hear it was not a major injury. Happy healing!
WHAT A GREAT AND SUCCESSFUL TRACK DAY EVERYONE !!!!!!!!!!! :-*
Aside from the weather and a few mishaps on the track , it was an awesome SSA track day. I think we should go ahead and get the other day in JULY. Great effort on everyones part, it really came together nicely. WELL DONE EVERYONE. I look forward to the next one.
Russ
Only big fish story from me was in the first session of C group I got passed on the inside going into Turn 1. Lost my concentration as he passed just as I was leaning in. I had to straighten up a bit and didn't have the experience to get back on the race line and went Motocrossing through 1A. Was a bit spooky but didn't panic, hit the brakes, or do anything stupid so made it through fine.
Had fun the rest of the day learning the new bike. Didn't even notice the cold once I got riding and the wind only seemed to bother me going into a couple of turns.
All in all was a great day!
Now knowing the guy turned out to be ok, I'll mention Dean Pacich pulled a Geoff May on somebody... :D :o
Quote from: Adiggity on April 21, 2008, 10:47:50 AM
Now knowing the guy turned out to be ok, I'll mention Dean Pacich pulled a Geoff May on somebody... :D :o
*grumble* >:(
thought the guy was too fast for C!! ;D
I think Andy was refering to the guy Dean ran over...
Quote from: Resistor on April 21, 2008, 01:06:26 PM
I think Andy was refering to the guy Dean ran over...
ah. When I looked up Geoff May I saw a video of him passing on the inside. oh well :)
That guy he ran over was a friend of my sons. He was laughing that he was OK until Dean hit him and planted his face into the ground. Got some nice road rash on his face shield.
He was back out and riding. He was pretty happy that he could re-tech his bike and get back out later.
Quote from: n10sive on April 21, 2008, 01:24:29 PM
When I looked up Geoff May I saw a video of him passing on the inside. oh well :)
Here is the video to watch...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nhTR6CXJYI
Quote from: n10sive on April 21, 2008, 01:24:29 PM
That guy he ran over was a friend of my sons. He was laughing that he was OK until Dean hit him and planted his face into the ground. Got some nice road rash on his face shield.
I don't see how he was laughing that he was OK, they crashed at the same time...he went down right in front of Dean and he hit him. Unless he was laughing while he was crashing.
That Geoff May crash is sickening to watch. :'(
Quote from: Resistor on April 21, 2008, 01:32:26 PM
I don't see how he was laughing that he was OK, they crashed at the same time...he went down right in front of Dean and he hit him. Unless he was laughing while he was crashing.
He was laughing (in the pits) about wrecking then getting hit. He said he went down, then something hit him in the back of the head and pushed his face into the track...then all he tasted was dirt. He also knew he was responsible. Was one of those 'cold tire' things.
Quote from: Resistor on April 21, 2008, 01:32:26 PM
Here is the video to watch...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nhTR6CXJYI
Yep Russell, that is the one I was referring to. Although it doesn't really fit, because Dean ran the guy over yesterday, May just launched off of Hacking's bike.....but you got the point.
Quote from: russtman on April 21, 2008, 01:51:31 PM
That Geoff May crash is sickening to watch. :'(
The amazing thing there was Geoff May was ok. My jaw was on the floor when I saw that. Jaime Hacking was lucky to not get run over there! It was definitely hairy there for a minute. It's all about timing.... :o
Yea, that coulda been the wrong place at thewrong time for Hacking. Thank god , he didnt get hit trying to get off the track. ::)
ya great day all in all guys. definitly worth the next time...which is when? June?
Quote from: yzinger on April 21, 2008, 04:07:54 PM
ya great day all in all guys. definitly worth the next time...which is when? June?
Yes, it will be on June 8th and another on Oct 5th. I should be able to ride MY bike on those days!!
Quote from: n10sive on April 21, 2008, 01:56:37 PM
He was laughing (in the pits) about wrecking then getting hit. He said he went down, then something hit him in the back of the head and pushed his face into the track...then all he tasted was dirt. He also knew he was responsible. Was one of those 'cold tire' things.
gotcha ;)
I must say, I was a little worried at first. But by the end of the day I think it was ran as well as any track-day company runs their show. Tech/Reg. was smooth, the groups were put together well and there was great communication.
Joe did a wonderful job taking pics. I'm looking forward to another one. A little warmer would be nice. But overall excellent job.
CBR Monster
Andy ---check out my new SLOW avitar. ;D
Quote from: russtman on April 21, 2008, 07:01:29 PM
Andy ---check out my new SLOW avitar. ;D
Looks good brotha.
Quote from: dragxs11 on April 21, 2008, 07:50:49 AMI heard I lowsided in turn 3. But I thought I remembered being in the right hander ess curve before the hoot-n-holler.
Matt
Right hander S before hoot is correct. Your bike made a mark from the edge of the curbing (on the apex)clear to the other side of the track. I helped collect your bike, but didn't see the crash. A veteran rider duplicated the crash dynamics later in the day on the same spot. His marks almost paralleled yours. I'm glad your doing well!
Big fish? I don't think so BUT I AM officially a knee dragger. 8)
GO JUSTINO!!!!Drag on my friend..drag on...........
Good job Justy!!! Its fun huh ;D
Whooo look at the Justin. Your a bad seed now. And turning into a pretty good rider. Let me know when the roads you used to ride that were twisty. Get to be straighter.
OK. Now I know why it was so cold that day. It was the weekend of the Comstock Shootout (major soccer tournament held in carson every year). I kid you not, every year the weekend of this shootout is cold and windy. There has not been one weekend in 10 years where it hasn't. So next year, let's look at the soccer calendar and avoid that weekend like the plague! LOL
See what happens when I put you in charge of picking our days for a Track Day. I guess I'll never learn.
QuoteRight hander S before hoot is correct. Your bike made a mark from the edge of the curbing (on the apex)clear to the other side of the track. I helped collect your bike, but didn't see the crash. A veteran rider duplicated the crash dynamics later in the day on the same spot.
In the final A session I took the F4i out and on the first lap the rear spun up there. I wasn't hardly leaned over and wasn't hardly on the gas; I ride like a grandma on the first lap on cold tires. Maybe there was something on the track there?
"Maybe there was something on the track there?"
The asphalt is rough there next to the rumble strip. Now it makes more sense to me. The bike will cope on warm tires, but that spot was intimidating to me for awhile. Apparently for good reason. I apologize to all for shutting down the track for a bit. Again, I've spent most of my track time on C course, and I should know better than to have let this happen.
One thing I wanted to find out tho... I timed C course at 2:52 running my usual pace. What group would that put me in? Usually there are only a few of us out there on Mondays, so it's hard to tell if I suck or if I do OK.
Matt
You belong in A group ----- you Sand Bagger!!! :-* Nice time. I run 2:59 in A
Glad to see you didnt get hurt in you crash.
Russ
Thanks Russ, but let me say, thats w/out any traffic to deal with. Add in a couple other bikes to distract me and it would likely change that time a bit. I put myself in B imagining myself stuck in the middle of 30 bikes or so. I figured that would take some getting used to. And a couple times I've been passed by literbikes like I was walking so...
I bet your pucks are all scratched up ------you belong in the A group my friend. ;D
If you are intimidated just go out after every one else goes like I do ,, but you wind up catching some of the A's as well anyway.
Just ride in the group you feel most comfortable in and ENJOY!!! Repeat, Repeat , Repeat. ;)
Your right vanillie. Just be comfortable and ride to your own level. Which ever group you chose just keep your line. A group can be kinda tuff when riders pass you so close. But don't worry don't do anything to change your line. just keep looking ahead, where you wana go.