MidgetTodd

You'll be fine. Use the force

But you can call Mark directly if you want he's almost always in the shop if he's not at the track

It can't get that dark. 

7 minutes ago, TimTheAzn said:

Some people get nervous while getting swept. Some prefer a gentle tow instead....

I prefer to hook that chain look her right in the eyes and say you goan learn. Then just seeeeeeeennnnnnddddddd it. 

@max power you able to join 

Oh come on. If I make it I'll be on a single cylinder dirt bike with street tires on it. How fast could we possibly even go

I never stood up. Same height either way so I don't waste the energy 

Lol there's people higher than Tonik that haven't posted in over a year

https://ohioriders.net/index.php?/topmembers/

Yes. Predictcablity and holding your line are absolutely more important in I and A than speed alone. 

But you're nowhere near the top members board like IP, Jbot and I you rookie 

Unless you have a race license or proof of I or A in another org they want you in N first time. I don't know how strictly they check/adhere to that though. It's good practice though. There's a lot of very fast people in I that are counting on everyone else to be on the ball

Not for I. Yes for A

23 minutes ago, CBBaron said:

So is this considered a "back protector"

Or does it have to be like this

Considering doing this track day if the weather holds and its not booked. I guess my insert is good enough for novice but was curious on the requirements.

Does Mid-Ohio cap Novice? Will there likely be a problem reserving a week before?

I'm guessing a DRZ400SM won't be much of a problem in novice, just limit my speeds and accelerations on the straighter portions. At this point a structured lesson sounds good and is what I would want out of a track day. 

 

Yes those are both approved back protectors. 

Yes Novice is capped. 

Yes the DRZ is fine for Novice. 

1 hour ago, DerekClouser said:

  Primarily in case I can get bumped up by the end of the day or something

Don't if you don't keep it inside over winter. It's your streetbike and winter is coming. You're highly unlikely to get moved to I on your very first track day there. N is a start to finish program with steps for each session of the day. If I is your goal you would ask for a one on one evaluation the last session of the day and your coach would let you know if signing up in I next time is appropriate.  If your budget and time allows for more days this season then sure go to water. If not then don't. 

5 minutes ago, DerekClouser said:

 

 

I guess I didn't explain what I was thinking.... I'm certainly going to learn from the rider coaches while on the track, but I meant more for everything else along the way.  Such as bike prep, setup, where to go, when to go etc. 

Set your bike as you would for a fast group ride and put painters tape over lights and remove mirrors. 

Be at track at 7am. Lower paddock by garages. Follow the lines to registration and tech. 

You will be completely directed from there. 

This post shall serve as my unofficial official notice of possible interest in joining the party. 

1 hour ago, DerekClouser said:

I am in for this.   Approved for the time off.  Will be my first ever track day.  Hopefully someone will help show me the ropes.  @TimTheAzn

Novice is very structured. The ropes will be shown by the coaches. No one else. 

2 hours ago, bowdog said:

I am going to try and make this, hopefully the Midget will tow me around on his Grom.

I had the Grom on track there last season when I was working. It did not set any records but it was faster than several novice times  

if I make this I'll be on the KTM. 

1 hour ago, snot said:

Lol...MT you could probably help her more than me with therapy...

I wish it was a BBQ trip instead.

If we're eating dinner each night down at the square I'm a therapist lol

Q3 tires and ProTaper CR Hi Bend bars with the Pro Grip Superbike gel grips

I can probably do Sun too. Carsonies right up the road from Pony is good eats and only 2 minutes away.

Also WAFFLE HOUSE is right across the street.

Vortex chain

Motion Pro tool

3 hours ago, Hellmutt said:

Well, add the wife and I to the list of quitters.  Her Mom is now scheduled for knee replacement surgery that weekend, so Jen is heading to TN to help out around the house the whole week.  I'm trying to get more time off so I can go as well, but we're definitely out for this....sucks, but family is always first.  You all enjoy and speed safely!

Can I come too?? I know where her mom lives and I'm ready to go back and eat at the Barrel House lol

I'll officially consider it Sun night the 20th or Mon morn the 21st while staring at the radar. I know better than to ride in the wet there.