nk140 Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 (edited) I hear ya guys on battling in the 600 Expert class. I wish it was closer. I would really like to see the 1000cc bikes in a different race. I know I get hung up trying to pass them since I don't like the really close passes that the faster 600cc racers feel comfortable making. I guess that is on me though. Edited July 17, 2013 by nk140 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rslocum Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Damn, I may have to make Friday.Come on out and tow me around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted July 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Come on out and tow me around! I think you have that backwards. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ludwb675 Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 (edited) I'll be there Saturday for track day (dependent on weather). Debating between novice and intermediate. This will be my third track day. The instructors said i was running 1:26/27 times and that i would be alright if i wanted to move up. Not sure if i'd be comfortable enough for that though. I don't want to be 'that guy' that gets in the way. A guy i work with that's in intermediate says just stay predictable and don't worry, but that's easier said than done. At the same time, it feels like it creates a hassle for the people teaching novice to have such large speed gaps between people in novice. It also frustrates me getting stuck behind them around the entire track. I need a inter-intermediate group. Another thing that might determine my group, do you need safety wired for intermediate? I already run water wetter and everything else listed. The site says its only required for advance, but i thought i heard someone say its required for intermediate also. I plan on getting a track bike for next year so i don't really want to start drilling on this bike. Edited July 18, 2013 by ludwb675 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted July 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 There is no safetywire requirements for I. What is on the site is up to date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Your friend is right and Id say go for it. Just stay in your lines and the passing rider will pass you, not your job to slow down or move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted July 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 You won't be the slowest out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 You won't be the slowest out there.Fact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 You won't be the slowest out there.This is very true !I went to I after 3 novice's. and get passed all the time,just hold your lines and you'll be fine!Oh,and don't let up in the kink ! Right Craig ?Like madscat said,Hold your lines and you'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted July 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Oh,and don't let up in the kink ! Right Craig ? Unless a giant blue gsxr is in the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Unless a giant blue gsxr is in the way. ^^^^ This ^^^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHill Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Blue gsxrs are the best! Bump to intermediate if you are comfortable running that pace; just stay smooth and predictable. If you come out a turn offline/incorrect setup for the next turn, don't swerve to get back on line. Also, don't look behind you; it's the rider behind that should be worried about making a safe pass....some people just worry less than others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Truthfully,my 1st "I",I was running 1:30 pace,I know,that's slow,but I was passing ppl even running that slow. I'm now in the 23-24 range and plan on being sub 20's next Friday at NL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 I'm calling BS...sub :20's. That means you'll be going quicker than both Nick AND Craig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 I'm calling BS...sub :20's. That means you'll be going quicker than both Nick AND Craig.Really ???I'm pretty sure they are both in the lower teens !And where are you at there "King of Intermediate" 16-18's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted July 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Quickest I got was 16 flat on the old bike and 17.1 on the new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ludwb675 Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 I guess i'll sign up for intermediate then!!! Hopefully it won't be too crowded that day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 (edited) They are quick...but I can't even break into the teens consistently. I have run my share of :19's but that's just a flying lap. I'm old and slow, thusly my times are not in question here. Edited July 18, 2013 by r1crusher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVTPilot Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 I am running :13s and 14s consistently....heading into the kink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Don't you have to go put on some Aloe or something you crispy Mexican!?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVTPilot Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Hush your mouth, freckle farm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHill Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Goal for this round consistent 16's and grow some balls around traffic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rslocum Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 I think you have that backwards. lolDefinitely up for debate. Ill be signing up for advance because last time out I felt I was getting held up a lot and was running at the upper end of intermediate last time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nk140 Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Definitely up for debate. Ill be signing up for advance because last time out I felt I was getting held up a lot and was running at the upper end of intermediate last time.Sweet...Fresh meat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRMN8TR Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Definitely up for debate. Ill be signing up for advance because last time out I felt I was getting held up a lot and was running at the upper end of intermediate last time. Glad to see you stepping up. If you are running mid-high teens you'll be fine in advanced. That's about where I was when I finally made the move. Find some SV guys that are running similar times to you. Instead of blowing past in the straights, follow them for a few laps through the corners. That taught me a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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