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We're back at the track. Infield grass at the inside of the carousel turn.

Saw your wife racing the cart around the wall until the chain broke, and on the first showing at noon too. Hope they got it fixed up. Never having met you before, and with A LOT of scraggly lookin fellas about 5'10 around there today, I had no clue which was you

We just booked into the hotel. Been at the track since 930a. Probably be back about 9'ish tomorrow morning. How about meeting at the infield by the Wall of Death about 11am? Sound good?

^^Good guy right here^^

Yamaha needs to build a more affordable Multistrada platform type of bike with that beasty V4 1200 that they only ever stuff in the Vmax. Would definitely be good competition for the KTM SA, Multi, Tiger Sport, etc. I know they can think outside the box, they did a good job on the MT10

Obama... ...Sorry, I guess "change" was a poor choice of words. Possibly it was only this years plan, but anyone could host a fall ride too.

Congrats! That's identical to another member's here who just bought one as well, cant recall who though

I didn't think there's going to be a fall ride? Or has that changed?

For someone who loves both track AND street riding, I better know the limits of myself and my bike without having learning those limits on public roadways where the inherent dangers are far higher. I never ride on the street nearly as hard as I do at a track, which probably goes for everyone that's still alive, and still ride both. Track is a place to cut loose, push limits, not get ticketed, and to competitively measure yourself against other riders. It's a rush for sure, and I'm a firm believer in it's ability to improve skills every time, no matter how minute the improvement - something is usually learned at every trackday I've done. I'm a lifelong race fan, so I've always been intrigued with the concept of going somewhere that lets me go as fast as I can. But I can empathize where some street riders won't agree there's benefits to it. It's all in the mentality and confidence in your own riding skills, but I wholeheartedly believe everyone learns something about themselves and/or their bikes.

^^This^^ while being taught in a controlled environment, on a prepped surface, with medical on site. Basically, where being stupid on a bike has never been safer

There's no preparing a wallet for this kind of addiction. It's the most expensive hobby I've ever had. Wife and I bought the supermotos as makeshift track toys ( local kartways ) and together were as much as 50 trackdays at MidO......but at $10 a day to ride the cart tracks, we'll make that money back in a couple years.....so, it's totally justified right?

Bike stands and various tools are a good idea, just in case. My wife had to sit out a whole day because her left peg bracket broke off in a morning lowside - no spares to be found anywhere that day, she checked with almost every single rider there......so if you have some spare pegs and clip ons, take them. Also a cordless drill, 1/4" drillbit, and a fistfull of zipties work well in a pinch to suture plastics back together and get back on track. Would suck to lose out the rest of a trackday because you didn't have something to get the bike back to track worthy, when you may only miss a session or 2 fixing it. Pretty sure they'll recommend 30/30 for novice tire pressure, since they'll gain a few pounds once they heat each session. If you don't have an air comp/tank, surely others who opted for a garage spot would let you use their air chuck - but as long as your tires are 50% tread or better, and hold air fine....I'd keep them at street pressure until tech advises you otherwise. Always easier to let air out than adding more.

@DerekClouser Dont go with first timer group ( slowest ), you're plenty skilled enough to join the medium paced Novice group so you'll be less bored with the speed of the group. Of course, it's totally up to you and your comfort level. If you do feel held up, ask to bump up to a faster novice group. Went to MidO a couple years ago and was only our 2nd trackday. We joined a mid paced group, and wasn't too bad in the morning sessions - after lunch all novice groups ( except the slowest group ) were cut loose to run they're own pace each session, only allowed to pass on the straights. Control riders will be mediating everyone and will pass where they can, but they'll do it safely. Just be aware you may get passed on the outside or down a straight at times, so just hold your line - they'll go around YOU. As far as changing anything on my first trackday? I did mine at Putnam Park with STT. Easy, fast, and flowing course that really lets you focus on body position since the race lines are fairly simple to pickup there. Only regret I had was... ( 1 )forgetting our GoPros, but a pit buddy lent me his so I was still able to capture some of the days fun. Not a bad idea to run a camera up front to see your linework, and another on the tail facing forward to self-critique your body position throughout each session. ( 2 )We chose the beginner novice group at Putnam, and there were a couple spoilers riding in our group that held up progress most of the morning sessions. One guy in particular kept blowing turns, running off track, for no apparent reason other than maybe target fixation. Our instructor was great and accommodating, utlimately pitted the guy so we could keep wicking up the pace. The morning sessions on track were a bore in the slow group, but once we were allowed to apply what we learned in the open afternoon sessions is when the day got much better. Wish I'd picked a faster group to begin with but still had a fun, incident free, 1st trackday.

F150 driver was another inattentive driver I assume? Glad to hear both your wife and child are virtually ok. People seriously need to start driving their vehicles with BOTH hands and BOTH eyes. I truly believe that street riding since my teens has helped me be more aware of my surroundings.

My first guess is 7... My remaining guesses are... douche... douche squared... douche cubed...

Welcome to the forum. There are a few riders here that are in your area. Whoa, from a 500 to a 1000 is quite a leap -- speed safely

Yeah, those points came full circle. So next time I plan to gift you points, I'll just send 'em on to her for ya

CONGRATS Bad! Get all the sleep you can until Leah comes home, once there are 2 they tend to wake one another so you and Momma will both have to get up

Saves me my 5k point match since zx3vfr clearly didn't insult you enough to satisfy a win from me. Although, I think Tonik should've flipped the winner/bannee

I have a Nuvi in a SWMotech weatherproof pouch on my bike for now, but it doesn't BT to my Sena and far too dim to see in direct sunlight. I'm going to buy a Zumo660 soon, which should solve those problems. Read a lot of good about all the Zumo model Garmins, so it really just depends on the features you want out of your GPS and how much you want to spend

Congrats man, sharp color scheme too

There are some in here, a few that are still active on the forum. I'm an ex-mechanical engineer. Left the field because fuck math, have no idea why I even chose it as a profession years ago. I think the determination of not failing made me go through with it once I'd started. It's a lucrative living when you're employed with the right company, which was another barrier I faced in my area. Which field of engineering are you considering?

Here's this years itinerary according to MidOhio's site... Thursday, July 7 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. ..........Swap Meet Vendor Registration (Swap Meet Central, Gate 6 North Spectator Gate, Texter Road & Ross Road Gate) 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. .........AMA Guest Registration (Gate 3) 9 a.m. ......................... VIP Spectator Camping Admission through Gate 3 4 p.m. .........................Spectator Camping Admission through Gate 3 Friday, July 8 7 a.m. - 5 p.m..............AMA Guest Registration (Gate 3) 7 a.m. - 7 p.m..............Mid-Ohio Gate Hours/Ticket sales 8 a.m. - 5 p.m..............AMA Swap Meet Registration at Swap Meet Central 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.............AMA Swap Meet ....................................Motorcycle Demo Rides (middle paddock) ....................................American Motor Drome Wall of Death (infield) ....................................AMA Adventure Bike Challenge (infield) ....................................Vendor Midway (infield) ....................................Main Stage (infield) ....................................Premier and Club Corral Displays (infield) ....................................Bike Builder Displays (infield) 1 - 8 p.m.....................Beer Garden (infield) 1, 3, 5 p.m..................Motorcycle Trials Xtreme Exhibition (middle paddock) Saturday, July 9 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.............AMA Guest Registration (Gate 3) 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.............Mid-Ohio Gate Hours/Ticket sales 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.............AMA Swap Meet ....................................Motorcycle Demo Rides (middle paddock) ....................................American Motor Drome Wall of Death (infield) ....................................AMA Adventure Bike Challenge (infield) ....................................Vendor Midway (infield) ....................................Main Stage (infield) ....................................Premier and Club Corral Displays (infield) ....................................Bike Builder Displays (infield) 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m......Motorcycle Trials Xtreme Exhibition (middle paddock) 11 a.m. - 6 p.m...........Beer Garden (infield) Sunday, July 10 7 a.m. - 3 p.m..........AMA Guest Registration (Gate 3) 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. ........Mid-Ohio Gate Hours/Ticket sales 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ........AMA Swap Meet .................................Motorcycle Demo Rides (middle paddock) .................................American Motor Drome Wall of Death (infield) .................................AMA Adventure Bike Challenge (infield) .................................Vendor Midway (infield) .................................Main Stage (infield) .................................Premier and Club Corral Displays (infield) .................................Bike Builder Displays (infield) LAP FOR HISTORY (FALSE GRID) Pre-Register One Hour Prior to Staging - $10 Donation per rider Friday, July 8 8 a.m. - 11 a.m........Registration 11:30 a.m................Staging and Riders’ Meeting 12 p.m.....................Grand Marshal Lap of Track 12:15 p.m................Lap for History Start Saturday, July 9 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.......Registration 10:30 a.m...............Staging and Riders’ Meeting 11 a.m.....................Grand Marshal Lap of Track 11:15 a.m................Lap for History Start Sunday, July 10 8 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.....Registration 11 a.m. .....................Staging and Riders’ Meeting 11:30 a.m..................Grand Marshal Lap of Track 11:45 a.m..................Lap for History Start AMA AND AMA CLUB 1924 TENTS (Champ Row Infield) Friday, July 8 8 a.m. - 5 p.m...........Event Information ..................................Ashland Dinner Rider Registration ..................................Gift Shop ..................................Raffle Bike Ticket Sales ..................................AMA Club 1924 Zero Motorcycle Sweepstakes Entry 9 a.m. - 2 p.m...........AMA Pit Bike TT Registration 1 p.m........................Grand Marshal & Hall of Fame Member Autograph Signing Saturday, July 9 8 a.m. - 5 p.m..........Event Information .................................Gift Shop .................................Raffle Bike Ticket Sales .................................AMA Club 1924 Zero Motorcycle Sweepstakes Entry 2 p.m........................Grand Marshal & Hall of Fame Member Autograph Signing 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. .......Hall of Fame Bike Show Registration Noon - 2 p.m............Hall of Fame Bike Show Judging 3:30 p.m...................Hall of Fame Bike Show Awards Sunday, July 10 8 a.m. - 5 p.m..........Event Information .................................Gift Shop .................................Raffle Bike Ticket Sales .................................AMA Club 1924 Zero Motorcycle Sweepstakes Entry 1 p.m........................Grand Marshal & Hall of Fame Member Autograph Signing THE MAIN STAGE PRESENTED BY IRON PONY / PONY POWERSPORTS (Champ Row Infield) Friday, July 8 1 p.m................................Grand Marshal Interview 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.........Warren Butler 6 p.m. - 8 p.m....................90 Proof Twang Saturday, July 9 11 a.m. - 1 p.m..................Scoliosis Jones 1:30 p.m............................Grand Marshal Interview 4 p.m. - 6 p.m....................Sneaky Pete Sunday, July 10 10 a.m..............................Grand Marshal Interview 12:30 p.m........................Annual Hall of Fame Raffle Bike Drawing 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m......Death by Rodeo AMA MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME BIKE SHOW PRESENTED BY OLD BIKE BARN (Champ Row Infield) Saturday, July 9 8 a.m. - 11 a.m...........AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Bike Show presented by Old Bike Barn Registration Noon - 2 p.m..............AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Bike Show presented by Old Bike Barn Judging 3:30 p.m.....................AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Bike Show presented by Old Bike Barn Awards AMA FIELD MEET (Located in the Infield) Friday, July 8 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, July 9 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday, July 10 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. ASHLAND DINNER RIDE PRESENTED BY SENA TECHNOLOGIES $35 includes fairgrounds admission, pit pass, dinner and a chance to win a Sena 10C motorcycle Bluetooth camera and communications system Saturday, July 9 3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m......Staging at False Grid ....................................Registration on Friday and Saturday at the AMA Tent SEMINARS - TBA Located in the Goodyear Tower (Lower Roadracing Paddock) RACING – MOTO ARMORY AMA OFF-ROAD VINTAGE GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP; ROAD RACE AND FLAT TRACK Thursday, July 7 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.....................Road Race Registration (Tech Garage) 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.......................Trials, Hare Scrambles, Motocross Registration (Ross Road off Steam Corners Road) 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.......................Road Race Technical Inspection Friday, July 8 7 a.m. - 5 p.m......................Road Race Registration (Tech Garage) 7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.................Hare Scrambles Registration (Ross Road off Steam Corners Road) 7 a.m. - 5 p.m......................Road Race Technical Inspection 8:15 a.m...............................Mandatory Road Race Rider Briefing (Base of Goodyear Tower) 9 a.m - 12 p.m.....................Road Race Practice Begins Group 1: Pre-War, Class C, GP125, 70's 125, Clubman 350, GP250 Group 2: GP350, 70's 250, Clubman 500, Vintage 50's, OSB LW Group 3: All 70's GP, GP500, Clubman 750, EAT, OSB MW, OSB HW Group 4: All Gen-X, All 90's, All Starts, All Formula GP, MTT Group 5: Sidecars Group 6: Modern 600cc Expert & Novice Group 7: Modern 1000cc Expert & Novice 9 a.m. - 2 p.m......................AMA Pit Bike TT Registration (AMA Tent Champ Row) 9 a.m. -11 a.m.....................Mini Road Race Registration/Technical Inspection (Upper Paddock) 9:30 a.m...............................Post Vintage Hare Scrambles Races Begin following National Anthem 11:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.........Mini Road Race Practice (Upper Paddock) 12 a.m. - 5 p.m....................Motocross & Trials Registration (Ross Road off Steam Corners Road) 12 p.m..................................Vintage Hare Scrambles Races Begin 12 p.m. - 1 p.m....................Road Race Worker Lunch Break 1:30 p.m - 5 p.m.................Road Race Practice Resumes Group 1: Pre-War, Class C, GP125, 70's 125, Clubman 350, GP250 Group 2: GP350, 70's 250, Clubman 500, Vintage 50's, OSB LW Group 3: All 70's GP, GP500, Clubman 750, EAT, OSB MW, OSB HW Group 4: All Gen-X, All 90's, All Starts, All Formula GP, MTT Group 5: Sidecars Group 6: Modern 600cc Expert & Novice Group 7: Modern 1000cc Expert & Novice 2 p.m. - 5 p.m......................Motocross Tech Inspection 2:30 p.m...............................Modern Vintage Hare Scrambles Races Begin 3 p.m.....................................AMA Pit Bike TT practice begins (Infield near Mid-Ohio Deck) 3 p.m.....................................AMA Pit Bike TT racing begins (Infield near Mid-Ohio Deck) 5:30 p.m...............................Hare Scrambles Awards Presentation Saturday, July 9 7 a.m. - 9 a.m..................Motocross Registration – Vintage/E1 Classes Only 7 a.m. - 9 a.m..................Motocross Tech Inspection 7 a.m. - 1 p.m..................Road Race Registration 7 a.m. - 10:45 a.m..........Road Race Technical Inspection 7:15 a.m...........................Mandatory Road Race Rider Briefing (Base of Goodyear Tower) 8 a.m - 11 a.m...................Road Race Practice Begins Group 1: Pre-War, Class C, GP125, 70's 125, Clubman 350, GP250 Group 2: GP350, 70's 250, Clubman 500, Vintage 50's, OSB LW Group 3: All 70's GP, GP500, Clubman 750, EAT, OSB MW, OSB HW Group 4: All Gen-X, All 90's, All Starts, All Formula GP, MTT Group 5: Sidecars Group 6: Modern 600cc Expert & Novice Group 7: Modern 1000cc Expert & Novice 8 a.m.................................Mandatory Motocross Rider Briefing (Quonset Hut) 8 a.m. -9:30 a.m..............Mini Road Race Registration/Technical Inspection (Upper Paddock) 8:30 a.m...........................Vintage/E1 Motocross Practice Begins 9:30 a.m...........................Vintage/E1 Motocross Racing Begins following National Anthem 10 a.m. - 10:50 a.m........Mini Road Race Practice (Upper Paddock) 11:40 a.m. - 1:20 p.m.....Mini Road Racing Session One (Upper Paddock) 2 p.m. - 3:40 p.m.............Mini Road Racing Session Two (Upper Paddock) 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m........Road Race Worker Lunch Break 12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m........Motocross Worker Lunch Break 12:30 p.m........................Road Race - 6 Laps Begins following National Anthem Group 1: 70’s GP750, 70’s GP500 Group 2: Pre-War, GP 125, Novice GP LW Group 3: GP500, 70’s Vint Chall, OSB HW Group 4: 600/C Superstock Expert & Novice Group 5: Clubman 350, Vintage 50’s, Nv GP HW Group 6: GP250, 70’s GP125, All Class C Group 7: Formula Singles, 70’s GP250, Club 500, OSB LW Group 8: Open/A Superstock Expert & Novice Group 9: GP350, Euro-Am Twins, OSB MW Group 10: 90’s SS, GenX SB LW, Formula GP HW Group 11: Stars HW, Stars LW Group 12: 600/C Superbike Expert & Novice Group 13: MTT, 90’s SB, GenX SB HW Group 14: Sidecars Group 15: Stars MW, Stars Thruxtons, Formula GP LW Group 16: WERA/A Superbike Expert & Novice, Clubman 750 9) 1 p.m. - 3 p.m..................Dirt Track Registration (Ashland County Fairgrounds – Gate 5, Baney Road) 3:30 p.m...........................Mandatory Dirt Track Riders Briefing (Ashland County Fairgrounds) 4 p.m.................................Dirt Track Practice Begins (Ashland County Fairgrounds) 5 p.m. (Tentative)............Motocross Concludes with Awards Presentation (1/2 hour after racing concludes) 6:30 p.m...........................Dirt Track Heat Races Begin (Ashland County Fairgrounds) 8:30 p.m...........................Dirt Track Finals Begin (Ashland County Fairgrounds) Sunday, July 10 7 a.m. - 12 p.m..............Road Race Registration 7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m...........Motocross Registration - E2/E3/Post Vintage Classes Only 7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m...........Trials Registration 7 a.m. - 9 a.m................Motocross Tech Inspection 7 a.m. - 9:15 a.m...........Road Race Technical Inspection 7:15 a.m.........................Mandatory Road Race Rider Briefing (Base of Goodyear Tower) 8 a.m - 9:50 a.m............Road Race Practice Begins (Groups listed above) 8 a.m...............................Mandatory Motocross Rider Briefing (Quonset Hut) 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m...........Mini Road Race Registration/Technical Inspection (Upper Paddock) 8:30 a.m.........................E2/E3/Post Vintage Motocross Practice Begins 8:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.....Trials Tech Inspection (Quonset Hut) 9:15 a.m.........................Mandatory Trials Rider Meeting (Quonset Hut) 9:30 a.m.........................Trials Competition Begins following National Anthem 9:30 a.m.........................E2/E3/Post Vintage Motocross Racing Begins 10 a.m - 11 a.m.............Road Race 6 Laps Begins following National Anthem Group 1: Pre-War, GP 125, Novice GP LW Group 2: GP500, 70's Vint Chall, OSB HW Group 3: Clubman 350, Vintage 50's, Nv GP HW 10 a.m. - 10:50 a.m......Mini Road Race Practice (Upper Paddock) 11:40 a.m. - 1:20 p.m...Mini Road Racing Session One (Upper Paddock) 2 p.m. -3:40 p.m............Mini Road Racing Session Two (Upper Paddock) 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.......Road Race Track Worker Lunch Break 12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.......Motocross Worker Lunch Break 12:30 p.m.......................Road Race resumes Group 4: 6/C Superstock Expert & Novice Group 5: GP250, 70’s GP125, All Class C Group 6: Stars HW, Stars LW Group 7: GP350, Euro-Am Twins, OSB MW Group 8: Open/A Superstock Expert & Novice Group 9: Stars MW, Stars Thruxtons, Formula GP LW Group 10: 70’s GP750, 70’s GP500, Clubman 750 Group 11: 90’s SS, GenX SB LW, Formula GP HW Group 12: 600/C Superbike Expert & Novice Group 13: Formula Singles, 70’s GP250, Club 500, OSB LW Group 14: MTT, 90’s SB, GenX SB HW Group 15: Sidecars Group 16: WERA/A Superbike Expert & Novice 4 p.m. (Tentative)..........Motocross Concludes with Awards Presentation (1/2 hour after racing concludes) 4:30 p.m. (Tentative).....Trials Awards Presentation (1/2 hour after racing concludes) 6 p.m. (Tentative)..........Road Racing and Mini Road Racing Awards (Road Racing Podium by Pit Lane Lower Paddock)

Clutch and brake levers sold.