Bucky Badger

You guys got some good odds for winning

NESBA is giving away TWO free trackdays at Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, IL!! Country Clubs and motorcyles...what a great combination! If your entering please read this entire post. Rules: 1. NO MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED! The winner will NOT have to purchase a NESBA membership in order to attend the day. 2. Winner cannot transfer, sell, or give away the date. If winner cannot attend the date, the free trackday will be raffled off again so please make sure you be able to attend the day that you are entered for. If you are unable to attend the day, please be courteous and notify me as soon as possible, so another winner can be picked in enough time. 3. If you win, you will need appropriate riding gear to attend the day. If you don't have a leather suit or boots suitable for the track, you can rent a suit and boots from NESBA's trackside vendor ( www.turnoneracing.com ) for a reasonable cost. 4. Entries must be submitted no later than September 17th, 2009 at 8PM 5. The winner of the raffle will be picked on September 18th, 2009. 6. You can only enter ONCE for each trackday being given away 7. You can only win ONCE per year. Days to be raffled: Saturday September 26th Autobahn North Sunday September 27th Autobahn South Monday September 28th Autobahn Full In order to enter the raffle please post the following in this thread: 1. Type "I WANT TO DO A TRACKDAY WITH NESBA" 2. Are you a current nesba member? 3. If you currently are a NESBA member, what group are you in? 4. Pick which date! The winner will be notified via PM and winners will also be posted in this thread on the 18TH or 19th

NESBA is going to be at Autobahn Country Club for 3 full days on September 26th, 27th, and 28th. We will be running the North Course on Saturday, South Course on Sunday and the Full Course on Monday. Running a quick google maps it seems as though Joliet, IL is about 5 1/2 hours from Cleveland. How much interest would there be in having a raffle for a FREE trackday on each of the 3 days? How many would be interested in making the trip? Post up and let me know.

Jess, It was a pleasure meeting you today...I wish I would have had a little more time to chat with you. I could really tell you were frustrated by the traffic and really wanted to have you do a run with the Intermediate Captain because it seemed as though you were right there as far as pace goes. I too was amazed at all the bikes hitting the dirt today...it always seems that at the end of the season that people are trying to push beyond to get that "fast time" or "move to the next level"...either way...not much fun for everyone. Thanks again for coming out and I certainly appreciate the kind words regarding how friendly and helpful NESBA is....I also wondered if you got an opportunity to go up and watch the Advanced group roll around? Stay safe in Basic training....and THANK YOU for serving our country!

I'm in...

Sounds good...told you it would all work out...track riders are good people who are more than willing to help someone new take a good strong hit from the "track pipe"

Did the suit work out for you?

The weather and the economy didn't make for an ideal event but a great turnout and allot of generous NESBA members reaching deep into their pockets raised $5900 for the Roadracing World Action Fund for Air Fence at NESBA's annual chili cook off at Blackhawk Farms. 14 different cooks entered a chili into the cook off and it was a close vote with NESBA member Stephen Pauls coming out on top. Immediately following the chili cook off there was a raffle for donated items from NESBA members, Yoshimura Suzuki, Big Meanie Motorsports and Turn One Racing. Several items donated by NESBA member Butch Frye were auctioned off in addition to the raffle. NESBA Asst. Director Fred Duncan who presided over the event said "The NESBA Midwest Members are a fantastic group of people and I'm proud to spend my weekends with them at the track. Every year I'm just amazed at how our members come together for the chili cook off...it’s just an awesome event" Over $15,700 has been raised for the Roadracing World Action Fund through donations from NESBA members at Blackhawk Farms events throughout the last three years. Many thanks to all those who donated to this great cause. Air Fence is a giant pre-inflated air bag positioned in front of hard objects around a racetrack. "I hit it unbelievable hard, and probably wouldn't be here if it wasn't for that Air Fence," - John Haner To contribute to the Air Fence Fund https://secure.echoalley.com/actionfund/

now thats just bein greedy

The Winners are... Saturday September 5th -- 1000RRRIDER Sunday September 6th -- JARVISMB Congrats to the winners!! Please PM me for details on how to redeem the day.

As many of you know...I'm with NESBA and we are giving away the two free days at Putnam. I also race with CCS with my teammate, Ron Hix, Ron also races select AMA rounds in the American Superbike class. Together...we comprise Hix Racing. This last weekend we were at Blackhawk Farms in South Beloit and I thought I would share the link to the write up for this weekends races. http://www.hixracing.com/writeup-2009-ccs-bhf-r07.html Hope you enjoy the pics and the write up.

This statement is 100% correct. Unless you currently hold an expert race license you must register for Intermediate and then be evaluated for the bump to Advanced. Most folks that should be in NESBA Advanced don't seem to mind this because all they have to do is line up in the front of the Intermediate group in one of their first sessions. The Intermediate Captain knows that the first 3 guys in line wish to be evaluated for Advanced. They all go out and if they are consistent, predicatable and carry a sufficient pace, they get bumped to Advanced. I really don't think this should be a deterent to anyone...NESBA does NOT want anyone that is too fast in the Intermediate group because of safety reasons.

It seemed as though you were saying that "Typically, only riders wtih race licenses get moved to Advanced". That statement would be incorrect..our Advanced riders are mainly comprised of trackday riders not racers. If that isn't what you meant by that statement...I apologize for taking your quote out of context.

Seriously?? Wausau?? :grin:

This is actually incorrect. Let me clarify some inaccuracies within this thread. 1. You can sign up for the intermediate group with NESBA on your first day. 2. You can get your "bump" to Advanced as long as you are consistent, predicatable and hold a decent pace (i.e. 1:20 or under at Putnam) which means....ANYONE can get bumped to Advanced as long as they are consistent, predicatable and hold a decent pace...it is not only reserved for people who hold race licenses. If you are an Advanced rider with STT and you meet this criteria all you have to do is register for an event in the Intermediate group and line up behind a track coach and you will be bumped to Advanced with Nesba...its that simple. 3. You can register for an event in the Advanced Group if you currently hold a Expert race license. If you have any other questions about NESBA feel free to ask.

Post Approved By Casper NESBA is giving away TWO free trackdays at Putnam Park in Indiana!! Indiana and motorcyles...what a great combination! NESBA will be traveling to beautiful PUTNAM PARK in Indiana. Its an AWESOME TRACK with tons of grip and is great for beginner to advanced skill levels...just ask people that have been there. If your entering please read this entire post. Rules: 1. NO MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED! The winner will NOT have to purchase a NESBA membership in order to attend the day. 2. Winner cannot transfer, sell, or give away the date. If winner cannot attend the date, the free trackday will be raffled off again so please make sure you be able to attend the day that you are entered for. If you are unable to attend the day, please be courteous and notify me as soon as possible, so another winner can be picked in enough time. 3. If you win, you will need appropriate riding gear to attend the day. If you don't have a leather suit or boots suitable for the track, you can rent a suit and boots from NESBA's trackside vendor ( www.turnoneracing.com ) for a reasonable cost. 4. Entries must be submitted no later than August 27th, 2009 5. The winner of the raffle will be picked on August 28th, 2009. 6. You can only enter ONCE for each trackday being given away 7. You can only win ONCE per year. Days to be raffled: Saturday September 5th Putnam Sunday September 6th Putnam In order to enter the raffle please post the following in this thread: 1. Type "I WANT TO WIN A TRACKDAY WITH NESBA" 2. Are you a current NESBA member? 3. If you currently are a NESBA member, what group are you in? 4. Pick which date! Good Luck to all that enter....The winner will be notified via PM and winners will also be posted in this thread on the 28th.