8Rider6 Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Had my first track day 7/16 in the Novice group. Had 1 close call where I went off the track slightly after turn 15, I cut in too early and got on the throttle causing me to go wide slightly, onto the yellow curb and into the grass after it a bit, but recovered (tried not to panic on the brakes or handlebars and let the bike do its thing). Other than that had tons of fun and I'm hoping to get a bike to dedicate to track days and either a pickup, cargo van, or trailer for transportation. After having done this with my 919, I'm thinking an SV650 isn't going to have enough power, it's got ~60% of what my 919 has, and my 919 feels slow on the straights to me so I'm thinking either a 600 or 750. I'm sure tons of you could ream me for how bad my body positioning, etc is in the videos and pics, but it was my first Novice, I think I did alright, but definitely tons to learn. I rode down with Brad who ran in advanced and got 2 PR lap times breaking into the 1:38's. We also used R1 Dave's trailer he kept down there since he had his first race today (Wednesday), big thanks to them for the ride, help and trailer/canopy use. (Part 1) (Part 2) Some pics:http://imageshack.com/scaled/large/835/g4lf.jpghttp://imageshack.com/scaled/large/194/86dw.jpghttp://imageshack.com/scaled/large/826/xolt.jpghttp://imageshack.com/scaled/large/825/zir2.jpghttp://imageshack.com/scaled/large/191/1x9d.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINK Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Congratulations, welcome to the addiction...It would seem like you had a great day! Thank you for sharing the video and pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limitedslip7 Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Turn 15? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8Rider6 Posted July 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 I guess maps are different online... This is what i was looking athttp://new.experiencemotorsports.com/upload/images/Mid_Ohio_track_map.jpgLast curve before the front straight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentracer Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 yes there is 15 turns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limitedslip7 Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Ah, for some reason I was thinking there were only 14... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thGix Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 (edited) Just wanted to let you know i am jealous as a mofo. That is all. Edited July 19, 2013 by 20thGix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSUYZFR1 Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 We also used R1 Dave's trailer he kept down there since he had his first race today (Wednesday), big thanks to them for the ride, help and trailer/canopy use. That was my trailer but my name isn't Dave. It's all good though. Glad you had a good time. When's your next one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8Rider6 Posted July 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Lol, my mistake, is it John then? If not, i give up. It'd be nice to do another in August, but I doubt I'll have another bike by then unless i find a good deal on something for 2000-2500. More than likely I'll be waiting till next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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