deion27 Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 This will be my second track day event at a new track, Nelson Ledges. Anyone else going? Does anyone have any advise for a newbie at this track? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 Does anyone have any advise for a newbie at this track?I don't race, but I was out there this last weekend with my buddy. My advise to you is to be VERY careful. That track is crap, it is a mess. Very rough and uneven. Be especially careful on the final back straight away. There is a dip you come out of that unloads your front tire just before you go into the last right hander......This is what my friend looks like after that track Sunday. He messed up obviously but he is also very good at this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubguy85 Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 Tore through is leathers? what kind of suit did he have on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 Tore through is leathers? what kind of suit did he have on?Fieldsheer but beyond that I don't know. He went down somewhere around 100 mph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubguy85 Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 Fieldsheer but beyond that I don't know. He went down somewhere around 100 mph.Even still I can't imagine the shoulder pad, and leathers not working correctly.. But fieldsheer...EHH.. I wouldn't trust that stitching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiztedRabbit Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 hum coulda been to loose on his body(the suit to big) that could cause excessive rub and it could burn thru... or just rash him from it moving so much being loose.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubguy85 Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 hum coulda been to loose on his body(the suit to big) that could cause excessive rub and it could burn thru... or just rash him from it moving so much being loose..true true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiztedRabbit Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 especially at 100mph or more. tthen like ya said think of the type of leathers the thickness of the material the quality and whatnot..(first things first were glad he is ok no worse for the wear*pun intended hehe*) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deion27 Posted May 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 Wow. I heard that there were alot of imperfections at this track, but its really that bad? I guess I didn't think it would be that bad with as many races that are held there through fasttrax. I'll be sure to really take my time out there as I'm not looking forward to going down again on just my second outing. Thanks for the warning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 The track is in rough shape, but to crash at 100 mph on the back straight isn't that fast there. Guys are still hitting 1:07s and around there at the facility... Well over 100 in the back. That hump or dip has been there for years. Try holding on to a race bike while tank slapping over that dip... In the pitch black night! Can be done, has been done and will continue to be done... Don't let it deter you from going up there...The pic of the guy that crashed is a sign that the suit was inferior or didn't fit well... To cause that kind of burn and damage is not typical.Nelson is fine at track day pace and even at FT race pace. It's rough. Don't walk the track at all even though you are allowed. It will mentally hose you for sure... Not sugar coating it as I have my own opinion, but for what you are going to do, it'll be fun for sure.Just ride, have fun, listen to the coaches they have and enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 i've only been there a couple times, but i thought it was fine. i wouldn't worry too much OP. i might be at that day too, btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quessimasquid Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 any chance u could show a picture of the suit? i have a fieldsheer suit and it has held up well but it has not been 'tested' at speeds like that. knock on wood. p.s. sorry ur friend got hurt.Fieldsheer but beyond that I don't know. He went down somewhere around 100 mph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 any chance u could show a picture of the suit? Can't help you on a pic, he is far away. On the shoulder it was the stitching that gave away, I clearly remember seeing that. On the arm I can't say what happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 Big +1 to everything STT-Brian said.nelson ain't pretty, but it's not nearly as bad as it looks. At a novice pace, there's no reason to run off track. the race line is decently smooth. breaking 1:10 is seriously fast at Nelson. I probably ride in the 1:18-1:20 range. the back straight is MUCH faster than the front straight. front straight is 4th gear (i actually take turn 1 in 4th) on a 600, and you can get into 6th gear on the back straight if you have the balls to hold it wide open through the kink. At your second trackday, you won't.That said, you want to at least have neutral throttle through the dip. DO NOT go through it on the brakes. It just upsets the chassis. if you want to go through the kind slow, that's not a terrible thing, just brake before-hand, and then throttle through it. It's totally unnatural, but it's definitely safer.if i can convince my wife that riding 4 times in one month is affordable, I might be there on the 22nd, but it's doubtful. I MIGHT be able to come spectate and pit-bitch for you though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deion27 Posted May 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 Wow. I really appreciate all of the great advice. I'll definately watch for that dip at the end of that back straight. Sounds like a good place to practice working out my suspension adjustments. Hope to see you guys out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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