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practice day/track day

Started by Zaster, May 16, 2008, 08:19:08 PM

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JJ

Quote from: Zaster on August 22, 2010, 07:25:23 PM
Being a spectator at the races today and talking to several folks who attended our last private practice day, I'm inclined to suggest a NMMR or Hooligan track day in September or October.
Riding with folks we know is far better far than taking a chance with some unpredictable riders.
Who's game and willing to improve their skills?
Yep, same here, I'm in if I have a bike and good tires. That track day ate 70% of my tire life and I just put them on before Ouray! I'm giving in my bike for valves the first week of September. PJ's expects 1 week to a month depending on some recent issues on beat up cams!!! I hope it is one week, you know I'm gentle on my bikes!  ;) But, if there is an opportunity, I'll never miss it!!! Such an addiction...my dreams last two days have been those corners... [thumbsup]
Ride forever...

crat996

I wanna play too. When? How much?
'99 Ducati 996S #048-Gone but not forgotten
'07 Triumph Speed Triple
'05 GSXR 1000

nicrosato

I'll be in town for 2 weeks+ beginning around Sept 30th, so I am definitely interested. Bike should be running by then.
Nobody said that I did. Everyone says that I would.

Zaster

Quote from: crat996 on August 23, 2010, 07:20:31 PM
I wanna play too. When? How much?
Last time we did it we paid less than $40 per person for 1 1/2 hours including the EMT.
Scott might know the current pricing and get us the inside scoop.

Quote from: nicrosato on August 24, 2010, 02:15:57 AM
I'll be in town for 2 weeks+ beginning around Sept 30th, so I am definitely interested. Bike should be running by then.
Would be nice to accommodate Nic....anyone who is interested please post up so we can get a common consenses
about the date. I'm sure we would have to pick a weekday since the weekends are booked up way ahead of time.

kingbaby

Week days, let me see here.

...OK got it, before 6am or after 9pm.

Seesh, I was getting a bit worried there for a second that I wouldn't have time.

Kidding aside, so sorry I will miss out this this time around.
I promise to make better mistakes tomorrow.

Ratfink749

Quote from: kingbaby on August 25, 2010, 05:14:52 AM
Week days, let me see here.

...OK got it, before 6am or after 9pm.

Seesh, I was getting a bit worried there for a second that I wouldn't have time.

Kidding aside, so sorry I will miss out this this time around.

If you want, I'll take your bike and ride it at the track for you, so it will be LIKE you were there   ;D 

Weekday's are fine with me, Mornings preferable, at least 1 week's notice to let the boss know would be preferable. 
Sometimes when you say no, you really mean YES, that is why we have the safe word.. "FLÜGGÃ...ÆŽNKâˆ,â,¬ÄŒHIÅ'βØL∫ÊN"  If at any time the pleasure is too much, simply say the safe word, and we will stop"


Dirty people say:
"yep.. Ducati makes a fine motorcycle.. If your into all that Crotchrocket Bulls@#t!"

Zaster

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Watched several NMMR hooligans attending this Sunday's track day:







gratefulduc

Thanks Karl for the great photos. i wish i had given you my camera to take a shot but thx for your shots!

It was a great day out at the track
'90 750 sport

Ratfink749

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Oh well maybe next time.  Looks like it was a good time for everyone.  Hope all went well!
Sometimes when you say no, you really mean YES, that is why we have the safe word.. "FLÜGGÃ...ÆŽNKâˆ,â,¬ÄŒHIÅ'βØL∫ÊN"  If at any time the pleasure is too much, simply say the safe word, and we will stop"


Dirty people say:
"yep.. Ducati makes a fine motorcycle.. If your into all that Crotchrocket Bulls@#t!"

Duck-Stew

Tried to make it out there, but the '97 M900 didn't cooperate.  Dammit.  She's running but w/issues. 

Glad all had a safe day!  [thumbsup]
Bike-less Portuguese immigrant enjoying life.

JJ

ANOTHER AWESOME TRACK DAY! Thanks for the company Craig, Scott, Ed, Larry & Karl! Couldnt stay for the last session...had to pick my GF. Sorry Scott couldnt say BYE! I picked up pace through the day and thanks Scott for reminding me to relax at corners...Felt lot better and no cramps! This is getting to be fun... [thumbsup]
Ride forever...

Cloner

I hope all of you had equally good days.  Everyone looked great, but the most fun on a bike award has to go to Ed riding his shiny new SR500 and dragging hard parts like knee pucks.  Who says ya gotta lean deep to have fun?   [bacon] [bacon]  A close second to Craig Ratliff on his shiny new (notice a theme, here?) GSXRocket1000.  That thing flat moves out when you point it and pull the trigger!!!!  We'll have to move that guy up to expert soon.

You guys have me Jonesing for next weekend, already!   [moto]
Never appeal to a man's "better nature."  He may not have one.  Invoking his self-interest gives you more leverage.  R.A. Heinlein

'64 Ducati Monza 250
'67 Aermacchi/HD Sprint SS (race bike)
'00 Aprilia RSV Mille
'03 Ducati 800 SS (race bike)
'04 KTM 450 EXC
'08 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (race bike)

JJ

Quote from: Cloner on September 12, 2010, 06:11:47 PM
I hope all of you had equally good days.  Everyone looked great, but the most fun on a bike award has to go to Ed riding his shiny new SR500 and dragging hard parts like knee pucks.  Who says ya gotta lean deep to have fun?   [bacon] [bacon]  A close second to Craig Ratliff on his shiny new (notice a theme, here?) GSXRocket1000.  That thing flat moves out when you point it and pull the trigger!!!!  We'll have to move that guy up to expert soon.
[moto]

Do I get a bronze...!?! Craig was flying on that Rocket Monster...Riding behind him, I was very impressed at his skills improving tremendously in last 2 months! Now I want  a freakin slipper clutch...am getting tired of the backlash on my bike downshifting...gets worse with heat!  I was happy with my performance on the last session I did, though I need a track bike... [bang]
Ride forever...

MotoKaw636

hey guys, sounds like you had fun at the track.....sorry i didnt make it. didnt know about it since my damn computer at home wont let me on the site. gotta put my 2 cents in at work. anyway im glad everyone was safe. let me know when your gonna be up at the track and ill come up and support! oh and when the next nmmr track day is!!! Please!!! don't wanna miss that! i wanna learn some stuff from you guys! if you don't have my # just let me know. or you can get it from Carl, Cloner, Matt, Krystal. i went up the crest sunday about 8 and nobody was on the mountain! nice weather too! i think i saw like one car coming down when i was going up.  [moto] And no cops! it was great! wish you all were there! talk to you soon. -Adam
MotoKaw636

crat996

Quote from: JJ on September 13, 2010, 06:40:43 AM
Do I get a bronze...!?! Craig was flying on that Rocket Monster...Riding behind him, I was very impressed at his skills improving tremendously in last 2 months! Now I want  a freakin slipper clutch...am getting tired of the backlash on my bike downshifting...gets worse with heat!  I was happy with my performance on the last session I did, though I need a track bike... [bang]

Aww, you guys. I don't think I was going that fast. I was just having fun. It's pretty fun when you don't have to worry about wadding up your good bike. I don't want to go down on any bike. The tires are pretty good too. The Pilot Power One's that are on there stick like glue to the track so I am sure that has a lot to do with it. As far as going to expert, I don't know about that. I think I am far from that. I thought about it, but those guys are FAST! Either way, I had a blast out there.
'99 Ducati 996S #048-Gone but not forgotten
'07 Triumph Speed Triple
'05 GSXR 1000