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I see where they added for "New" superbike licenses 600 points aboard a Superbike legal bike. Otherwise those with 1 season in DSB need 100 adv points. Haven't kept up on the licensing much since I was going through the process a few years ago. I like the change, and that they will allow some bikes older than 5 years old in now as well.

this is me 100%

the mladin/spies days are in no comparison to the rules/bikes that are currently being used in AMA Superbike. 1.25's were clicked off by a few guys last year for sure. Previous years/rules/spec tires/ etc. need not apply to the current rules packages. The classes top times have obviously slowed over the change in rules/ spec fuel/ spec tires. And yes, if 600 expert points is all it takes to race in Superbike, then the rules have definitely changed from the 100 advancement points needed in Daytona Sportbike originally. Before you had to ride that class and earn the points to be eligible to step up to superbike. Pegram is currently the benchmark for anyone from Ohio, he's been our golden boy for years. It would definitely be awesome to see Ryan take over that honor!

I'll be at Jamboree in the Hills that weekend... I may just have to sit this one out I guess.

I'll be stuck on base for Drill that weekend...

that makes no sense, hurdles you are still racing to the finish first. there is no judging involved. it's a race over obstacles, like motocross. Racing has one defined objective: be first to the finish, period.

1.25 yes, under, nooooo. Pegram ran only a couple tenths under 1.27 last year. I will be extremely glad to see another local guy break into the front this year... but so far Larry is it. And I mean no disrespect. The times I was seeing from Ryan were the 1.31's in Supersport last year. I'm guessing they changed eligibility rules if he's on the 1000 this year. Good luck this weekend, BTW.

that's more of a deterrent to sliding off the track/hitting a wall/spinning out/ etc. than actually trying to beat the other person. Yes, grip is very important, that's how you control the car. that fact that you lose as soon as you get passed also negates the racing as in any form of racing, you can always pass back.

lol. it's all good. I didn't have the car ready anyway haha

When asked what you do, you respond "drift cars", not "race cars". Racing involves the operation of two or more vehicles from a point side by side at accelerating speeds in a competitive attempt to out-distance each other or the operation of one or more vehicles over a common selected course, from the same point to the same point, wherein timing is made of the participating vehicles involving competitive accelerations or speeds. Racing gives no style points, period.

lol... thats just dumb. Something like the laser RS-T or the Turbo Colt would've been much more suited to that list

you just said "Judged" therefore racing it is not....

I feel you on the being 6'2" part. Here is a picture from the RRGC a few years ago of me in the Keyhole. Notice how I have only about a buttcheek off the bike and leading with my face. The cool thing is that my knee is actually touching the faring and the track while dragging the elbow and toe sliders. As soon as I pick up the throttle here, I keep my upper body down and "slowly" stand the bike up. This helps with getting grip/finishing the corner/and I am grabbing a gear while still leaned. This is also a pretty slow corner coming onto the long straight, I try to keep my butt more centered to help with the drive off. I've also included a few other shots showing different amounts of hang off for different corners(fast, slow, trailbraking, etc) each type of corner needs to be attacked differently. Turn 1 Mid-O, lots of grip and wide open throttle. Notice as a tall guy, keep elbows outside/on top of your knees. you can pretty much rest them there. This is WAAAY off the bike, keeping the lean angle to a minimum. One of my first 600 races, so you can see how I progressed my style. and just for fun... Remember your hands should be LIGHT on the bars. This is a great way to remind yourself and loosen your arms up. another BIG thing that I brought from my mx days, and i'm sure Brian would agree. Weighing the outside peg on hard acceleration/drive off style corners. This will help stand the bike up on the tire, and creates downward leveraged force on the tire itself. It is an absolute must on the dirt, and once I applied it to my road course riding, I noticed a big change on my corner exit drives.

I remember after Indy years back, there was literally a berm of rubber in T1. it was actually pretty cool, you would drift out a little and then it just would hook and point you through the corner.

overall I thought you looked like you had a good base to work with. I agree that getting the upper body off center would help. I have always been known for my hanging way off the bike. I finally developed the idea that the upper body is more important as A. it contains more weight B. you can get your head looking through the corner easier C. you can get your upper body farther off (reduce lean angle/stand the bike up on the fat of the tire). keeping your bottom more grounded to the bike makes it much much easier in transitioning. I used to hang my butt off with my upper body and it made a lot of extra work. now in a long, fast corner I will still get my ass off as much as possible to carry some more corner speed. Also, remember that flexibility/comfort will determine what is the right position for you. Ive raced with quite a few guys that sit up, rotate their posterior, and just lay the bike way over on their knee (Westby) as well as others that are between that style and my style. Ofcourse I am a 6'2" giant on a 600, so I have to adjust my style compared to a smaller person. Now when it comes to the speed/throttle/braking portion, this is going to be a lot of feel/confidence/experience. You do seem to be off the throttle/coasting a good bit. This is often a confidence issue with the throttle. The key here is to constantly work on throttling on earlier and earlier. A good rule is to brake, tip in, roll on(maintenance throttle), and depending on the corner setup begin accelerating right at apex. When and how quickly you twist it on will vary greatly with lean/speed/grip/etc. The nice thing is that the more entry/mid-corner speed you carry, the less harsh you are with the throttle. It truly becomes a smooth transition from brakes to throttle.

It was actually two Aussies... Mat Mladin was back testing with Casey. Gonna make a run at 2014

lol, I think pegram's the only local guy capabel of those times... Kerr is in the .31's last I knew. and 27's on a 1000 is dumb fast even top ama superbike

here's the link to request outing info at Oakhaven. http://www.oakhaven.com/events/tournaments.html

It all depends on what options you are trying to get. A lot of these places will include a nice meal, hat/towel/balls, beer, and a round of 18 in the price. If we are looking more for just a large block of tee times and then everyone for themselves for food/drinks then it would be much cheaper

I've got a hardwired setup for a Valentine One from the previous owner. I've never used any detectors, but figure this would be a good route.

i'll have to swing by and check it out today.

Fixed it. I'll PM ya

still available guys. this thing is staring at me pleading to find a new home... and I'm trying to not put it on the M3 lol

any news on this?

I have an AMB transponder for sale. Has fork mount, charger, and the orange bag for body mounting(CCS).$325