r1crusher Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 I'll probably know several of the control riders who are working the event. Don't worry, I'll make sure he gets attention if he wants it He def. needs the extra attention, it's not a matter of want....it's needs.So are you saying you're going to be there Sunday to give me a talking to?And if I wasn't in Cinci with my wife I would be there and whip your ass into shape! Besides that I don't think she'd let me do two track days in one week (was at Mid-O on Tue.). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rslocum Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 I was at mid-O on Monday but I guess your wife not letting you is a valid excuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 You need to plan on Beaver on the 25th. I'll be there with Steve like we did at Gingerman. You get your ass in the Open group and I'll tow you around as much as you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rslocum Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 I wish I could but unfortunately I'll be in Chicago that weekend. That's why I'm doing this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted June 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 I've never been to Beaver Definitely stop by and pit near/with me if you can. It will be nice to meet another ORDN track rider.There are a really only a couple of "tricks" at BeaveRun; namely that T7 is a blind entry (cresting a hill), and you don't want to use the whole track there. Sounds wrong, but you give up a ton of speed through 6 if you do, and getting wide in 7 is really bad news, because the cars ripple the track w/ their outside tires.The other thing that caught me really early in my trackday "career" is that the braking zone for T1 is down-hill. Because of that, you can't see T1 until you crest the rise. It's probably only a 10 ft elevation change, but if you're not careful while you're learning the track, it's definitely possible to blow T1 just because you didn't see it early enough to brake.the uphill section through 5 & 6 is my favorite part of the track. In "B," learning to pass on the brakes into T5 is one of the best ways to get around riders on more powerful bikes. They catch you on the back straight, but you should have enough momentum through T7 that you'll stay close enough to out-brake them for the carousel, and hold your lead onto the front straight....I have way too much seat time at BeaveRun (relative to other tracks). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rslocum Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Sounds good. You going out saturday night or Sunday morning? It's going to depend on what I get wrapped up into on Saturday if i come out that night or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted June 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Planning on being there Saturday afternoon to get set up, settled in, and have a couple beers (after 5:00) w/ some folks I haven't seen since last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APCh8r Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Definitely stop by and pit near/with me if you can. It will be nice to meet another ORDN track rider.There are a really only a couple of "tricks" at BeaveRun; namely that T7 is a blind entry (cresting a hill), and you don't want to use the whole track there. Sounds wrong, but you give up a ton of speed through 6 if you do, and getting wide in 7 is really bad news, because the cars ripple the track w/ their outside tires.The other thing that caught me really early in my trackday "career" is that the braking zone for T1 is down-hill. Because of that, you can't see T1 until you crest the rise. It's probably only a 10 ft elevation change, but if you're not careful while you're learning the track, it's definitely possible to blow T1 just because you didn't see it early enough to brake.the uphill section through 5 & 6 is my favorite part of the track. In "B," learning to pass on the brakes into T5 is one of the best ways to get around riders on more powerful bikes. They catch you on the back straight, but you should have enough momentum through T7 that you'll stay close enough to out-brake them for the carousel, and hold your lead onto the front straight....I have way too much seat time at BeaveRun (relative to other tracks).I think you are confusing T7 with T8. T8 is the left hander kink where the ripples from the cars are located on the outside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 no he ment T7, you don't us all of the entry into T7. The ripples through T8 aren't that bad, I just plow through them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted June 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 What Craig said. There are indeed ripples in T8, so you're totally right about that, but I always get into them on the exit, with the bike pretty much picked up.If you've never gotten into the ripples in T7, that's a good thing. They're off the preferred line for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foster Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 (edited) I signed up for Sunday only, I won't be rolling in until that morning. I'll look for your bike Chris. Edited June 9, 2011 by foster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbersidedown Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Planning on being there Saturday afternoon to get set up, settled in, and have a couple beers (after 5:00) w/ some folks I haven't seen since last season.Since I'm riding Saturday and attendance will be low (VIR) I'll park like I'm from Parma to claim some extra space. Look for me on the track side of the paddock. Black R6 #28. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rslocum Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 I'm leaning towards coming out Saturday evening. What time do the gates close? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted June 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Call the track to be sure, but I wouldn't expect any time before 10:00 PMOn Friday nights, the NESBA directors have rolled in as late as 1:00 AM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rslocum Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 The reply was they will be open because they have security there 24/7. If I do come I'll shoot for getting there around 7:30. Still some daylight left and a chance to have a couple beers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbersidedown Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Rolling out of Cincy, stopping at IP and on to Pittsburgh. See you there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rslocum Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 Going to try and leave around 6. Should put me there about 8. I'll be in a dark blue silverado with a black trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted June 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 My bike is under a blue canopy. Track side of the paddock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rslocum Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 Be there in about 15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted June 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Pretty great day for me. Other than a dead battery, pretty much everything went great for me.Unless I missed something, everyone from OrDN kept it on 2 wheels and had a good time. Pictures of the "I" group captain's bike on the observation balcony will be posted as soon as I get them from Todd. Pictures of yank's bike in the women's shower were (sadly) not taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rslocum Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Had a great time. Nice to meet everyone. Beaver is a fun track. Look forward to going sometime again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbersidedown Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Wow, that was a long drive home after 2 days in the sun.I had a great time meeting you Rob, Ryan and Dan. Thanks to everyone that restaked my canopy while I was out on the track.Thanks Walt for towing me a round the track and timing my laps.Last of all congratulations to Chris for the A bump! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted June 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 thanks I'm not sure I deserved it, but I guess they're thinking, "he ain't gettin' faster without someone to chase."It's kind of bittersweet. Now I have a target on my back for sure at the races this weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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