madcat6183 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Wow, This is so hard to keep up with. Everyone calls things differently. It's quite frustrating actually. I'm not going to be racing. I though that Todd said I was going to be in the Race School this weekend but maybe i'm confused. I'll sort all of this shit out in person at the track.Actually, we aren't calling it anything different Race School is for those that are about to race, or possibly even racing the day after. It's for those who have experienced track time and spent a lot of time working on parts of track riding that take time to learn.Track Days/Classroom time is just that. It's practicing either on an open track or it's having an instructor work with you and then classroom time.Either way, there are several guys on here that instruct so I am sure you will be with one of them for a Novice track day which includes coaching/instructiing, and then classroom time too.Looking forwrad to seeing you there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
600juice Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 All I know is that I'm going to be on the track for 20 minutes for 7 Sessions then in the classroom 7 times also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
600juice Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Actually, we aren't calling it anything different Race School is for those that are about to race, or possibly even racing the day after. It's for those who have experienced track time and spent a lot of time working on parts of track riding that take time to learn.Track Days/Classroom time is just that. It's practicing either on an open track or it's having an instructor work with you and then classroom time.Either way, there are several guys on here that instruct so I am sure you will be with one of them for a Novice track day which includes coaching/instructiing, and then classroom time too.Looking forwrad to seeing you there!So classroom/trackday is NOT race school? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 So classroom/trackday is NOT race school?You got it.Classroom/trackday is Novice or essentially beginning the process.Race School is to take once you've done Novice, Intermediate(some), heck even advanced if you choose to. It gives you a racing license IF you pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Correct.There is novice classroom for first timers/people that aren't quite up to pace for I group. Then there is race school classroom for people wanting to get into racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
600juice Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Between my 60-70 hour work week, Prepping my bike, Loading the trailer, Trying to keep women happy, and keeping all of this straight, I'm about to gouge my eyeballs out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Just show up, it will be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
600juice Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Ok. Thanks fellas, I believe Todd tried to explain this to me but I'm quite frankly overwhelmed with everything going on in my everyday life. Plus trying to add track days into the mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Between my 60-70 hour work week, Prepping my bike, Loading the trailer, Trying to keep women happy, and keeping all of this straight, I'm about to gouge my eyeballs out.If you need help, we can help with the women for ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Yes, normal track days are run by groups. Novice, which is classroom led instruction between on track time...then there's Intermediate and Advanced groups. You spend 20 min. of each hour on the track regardless of what group you are in.Race School is completely different but is run during the same 20 min. sessions and that the Intermediate group runs.They are different and it sounds like you'll be in Novice with other's like yourself that are new to track day riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Holy fast posts..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 If you need help, we can help with the women for ya. Actually Craig can't he doesn't like females, so ask someone who is truly smooth like myself, or R1Crusher below.We are as smooth as it gets.But for real man, you're going to get hooked, Im warning you now! Then the stress leading up to it with the bike, work, etc. will all be worth it!And with that, I'm about to head out of work and on my way to Mansfield to check the parents house and Nelson to set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Holy fast posts.....That's ok, we know your always late to the party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 600Juice, if you wouldn't mide could I get your last name, either here or pm.Todd said he talked to 2 people named Josh and he thinks he may have messed up the info. He just want's to make sure your in the correct group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
600juice Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 hahahaha, I will bring you fellas some women after I get into actual racing. If you would have been around in my motocross days, You would still be walking around with a hard on. I wont be off work till 3, Run a few errands then i'll be on my way up. Setting a tent up in the dark should be fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
600juice Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Josh Clark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Cool deal, a few of us are running tonight so we will be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapesmuggler27 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 hahahaha, I will bring you fellas some women after I get into actual racing. If you would have been around in my motocross days, You would still be walking around with a hard on. I wont be off work till 3, Run a few errands then i'll be on my way up. Setting a tent up in the dark should be fun!Tent??? Just crawl in the trailer with blue or Madcat they love surprise buttsecks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted May 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Don't feel overwhelmed about the terminology or anything else, Josh. It's all new to you, and everything will make sense tomorrow.Track days have really changed the way club racing works. It used to be exactly as you were understanding it. People with zero track experience would do the race school on Saturday, and could race on Sunday.Track days just didn't exist back then. But now that they do, a lot of people hold off on actually racing for months, years, or forever. The riding is all basically the same whether you're doing a track day or a race, but the major differences are:Track day = no race start. You're released onto the track spread-out to eliminate traffic, and can pit in or pit out as you please. In a race (obviously) we're all waiting on the green flag to fall, and then fighting for elbow room in turn 1.Racing also uses some flags you may not see in a track day environment.Racing has (virtually) no passing rules. Track days definitely do, to maintain a safer environment for all involved. This will all be covered in the riders' meeting, so don't sweat it now. And races are actually a lot less riding than track days. If I register for 2 races, that costs more than a full track day, and I get 2 practice sessions, and 2 races. So 4 total "sessions," where I'd get 7 sessions at a track day for less money.Both are fun, and while the riding is similar, racing and track days are completely different animals. (like going for a jog, versus a mile run at a track meet)You're going to have a blast. I'm trying to get there before dark tonight and pit with all these jokers. Stop by an introduce yourself, and just soak it all in. Don't over-think, and don't ride over your head, and you'll go home with a shit-eating grin that will last for days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 ^ This You will have fun ! Just don't be the guy the goes off on the first session !It does happen ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRMN8TR Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 I was planning on coming out tonight, but I've been out of town all week for work. I got too much crap to catch up on around the house. See you all Sat in the am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJC1000rr Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 On the way up now....traffic is not so great though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Wheeler Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 All packed and ready for tomarow. Going for a walk in the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted May 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Should be there by 8:30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRMN8TR Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 So anyone know if there's showers in the women's restroom? My gf wants to come and stay Sat night with me, but she is greatly concerned about showering in the morning, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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