SJC1000rr Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 I came up with a friend, but watched everyone else out there. Think there was about 6-8 crashes over all. Better then I thought it would be, but everyone took their time for the most part and knew what to expect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 2 sessions? that sucks...if the forecast is right, I'm looking at thunderstorms for my season opener as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STT-Guy Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 Who was the chucklehead who highsided in hot pit lane Monday??? Was it on a KTM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 "chucklehead?" you mean there's NOT a good reason to push cold tires on the out-lap, in a place where a high-side probably throws you into the race line for turn 1?? blasphemy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 Whoever it was, I doubt they'll own up to it here, or publicly anywhere for that matter.That's funny though, if it was their bike they highsided being a 'chucklehead'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 Who was the chucklehead who highsided in hot pit lane Monday??? Was it on a KTM?That would be funny.. Waiting to hear from Brian for details? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STT-Guy Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 (edited) Chucklehead isn't a bad term per se.... we've all suffered fom it. I can see it now.... cold tires and if they left the bike out and it got rained on then they had a belly pan full of water... Braaaaap... Braaaaap.. (little bit of lean and water sloshes out on the rear tire) Zzzzzzzzzzing... Arggggggggggh!!!!!!!! BAM! Edited April 29, 2010 by STT-Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 I like the term chucklehead... that's my new PG term for asshat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJC1000rr Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 From Junkies:my lower was full of water from Sunday and when I took off it left a nice slick cold puddle or water for his ice cold hard rubber ( 40 degree's out) and he got in the gas like he like's to do, next thing u know him and the bike were a few feet in the air... broke the case, oil all over broke the plastic and the windscreen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 ^ ok, at least the belly pan water was to blame. that's not SO bad.better than the idiot who drilled a drain hole in his lower to get the water out. I couldn't make that up if i tried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiztedRabbit Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 Chucklehead isn't a bad term per se.... we've all suffered fom it. I can see it now.... cold tires and if they left the bike out and it got rained on then they had a belly pan full of water... Braaaaap... Braaaaap.. (little bit of lean and water sloshes out on teh rear tire) Zzzzzzzzzzing... Arggggggggggh!!!!!!!! BAM!best play by play eva... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STT-Guy Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 my lower was full of water from Sunday and when I took off it left a nice slick cold puddle or water for his ice cold hard rubber ( 40 degree's out) and he got in the gas like he like's to do, next thing u know him and the bike were a few feet in the air... broke the case, oil all over broke the plastic and the windscreen. Ok.... so we leave or bike out in the rain and forget to check the belly pan. So isn't this an item that would be caught and handled an Tech inspection... Also.. at events where it has rained or people who have driven there in the rain are present a good riders meeting will make reference multiple times to checking your belly pans for water. Anyway Rookie mistake guy's a noobe I am sure... after the he gets a couple of track days under his belt he'll figure this stuff out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJC1000rr Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 Just for note, it wasn't me! I was a visitor on Sat/Sun due to injury. But I'll be gtg by May for Gratton & Gingerman! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deion27 Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 It wasn't me either, but I did participate in both Saturday and Sunday trackday events. Just sucks that the worst rain that we've received in this town thus far just happened to occur on that weekend. This was my very first track day and I was one of the riders that went down in the novice group due to slippery conditions. Alot of people warned me about how slippery this track gets in the wet and several people refused to put their bike on the track after it rained, but I couldn't see myself spending that much money for a track day and not ride. Fortunately my fall was a low speed low slide (about 30 mph) and it didin't result in much damage. For any other newbies, it you choose to ride at mid ohio in the rain, please ride smart and cautiously, especially around the slippery black areas that I'll just call black ice. I will be at Nelson Ledges next month and plan on coming back to mid ohio in June. Hopefully both dates will be dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSB67 Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 I hate to see anybody's first trackday experience be less than ideal. Glad you're not discouraged and you're looking forward to more. I'm in for June 7th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJC1000rr Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 +2 ^ let me know if you want to share a garage or anything. I'll probably get one for the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 ^ ok, at least the belly pan water was to blame. that's not SO bad.better than the idiot who drilled a drain hole in his lower to get the water out. I couldn't make that up if i tried.Technically speaking, you should drill a hole and use plugs in case of rain. Allows the water to drain instead of being held in the pan... Racer 101 stuff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deion27 Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 I'm not really completely discouraged. At least I learned a valuable lesson about being smooth and having good throttle control around the track at a slow speed which is absolutley imperative when its wet. And since I've already tasted the pavement, the fear of the first fall is out of the way. So, it wasn't a complete waste of money.Thanks for the offer on the garage, I'll keep a lookout if I'm there the same day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Technically speaking, you should drill a hole and use plugs in case of rain. Allows the water to drain instead of being held in the pan... Racer 101 stuff...or just take it off and dump it out. My belly-pan is 4 dzus fasteners and 2 allen bolts.If i'm REALLY lazy, I have some fuel hose in my box-o-spares that I've used to siphon water out. It doesn't get every last drop, but the heat from the exhaust dries what's left pretty darn quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSB67 Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 +2 ^ let me know if you want to share a garage or anything. I'll probably get one for the weekend.Don't really need it but if you want to split 3 or 4+ ways for Monday only I'll chip in. I'm a non-tire warmer guy and I travel pretty light. Usually bring an EZ-up and only set it up if it's hot and/or someone wants to help me. My bike can sit outside... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suntorn Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 I was one of the guys who refused to ride with the track wet. Wish i would have atleast checked in Sunday now considering they're throwing us that discount only if you showed for both days. Damnit! went home sunday morning thinking whats the point?O well, I'd be game for sharing a garage on the next mid-ohio track day. you can fit 4 bikes in a garage easy... if not more.Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 I was one of the guys who refused to ride with the track wet. Wish i would have atleast checked in Sunday now considering they're throwing us that discount only if you showed for both days. Damnit! went home sunday morning thinking whats the point?O well, I'd be game for sharing a garage on the next mid-ohio track day. you can fit 4 bikes in a garage easy... if not more.Dan not true.they give everybody credit for next track day.$65 for saturday,$ 125 for both days.i already use my credit for june 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deion27 Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 I didn't hear about a discount if we showed up for both days. Was this discount offered through the midohio school? Some please tell me that this is true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJC1000rr Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 If you signup for both days (Two-Day Event) then its a cheaper rate. There is also a Ohio Rider Discount of $10.ATTENTION ALL FORUM MEMBERS:The Mid-Ohio School Performance Track Riding is proud to announce a Forum Member Discount on all 2010 Performance Track Riding dates, excluding Max-Time Twilight events. Enroll in a course at least 14 days prior to the date and receive $10 off your order. Enter the coupon code FORUM2010 in the coupon code box during Step 1 of 8 in the ordering process on www.midohioschool.com to receive your discounted price. Please include your member screen-name and forum in the comments section before completing your order. This has to be included for the discount to be authorized.We’re looking forward to seeing you on track in 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suntorn Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 yea, my fault. Its 65 bucks for one day, or 125 for both, like rusty said. I was just saying that I screwed myself by not showing up for the sunday check-in, even though i payed for it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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