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Femmoto 2008

Started by SheMonster, May 06, 2008, 06:02:04 AM

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SheMonster

Femmoto 2008  <---click for info

October 3rd, 4th, 5th

Las Vegas Motor Speedway

If you have never gone, it is an all female demo/trackday  wt:  Ride the latest and greatest different manufacturers have to offer on the track!  Past participants have been Ducati, Aprilia, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Moto Guzzi, etc.  I attended in 2006 and had ablast, hopefully I will be able to go again this year (last year my work schedule wouldn't allow it  :P)

Here's some pics from 2006

Me on an S4rs


And a ZX6R (the Duc leathers kinda clash with the Attack Green!  ;) but what a fun bike on the track!)



SheMonster

Sorry about how big those pics showed up, they are only supposed to be about 25 k?

dolci

Great pics.  Looks like an awesome day - I'm already committed to the Breast Cancer 3-day so I won't make it this year, but maybe next.....
Some people are like Slinkies. They're really good for nothing; however, they can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.

2005 620ie
1998 GS500E - gone

SheMonster

Too bad that's the same weekend  :-\

Femmoto benefits the Susan G. Komen Foundation. 

dolci

Quote from: SheMonster on May 06, 2008, 06:17:33 AM
Too bad that's the same weekend  :-\

Femmoto benefits the Susan G. Komen Foundation. 


well, since I'm out of the DC area, I suppose they figured the events were reasonably far enough away that it probably wouldn't be an issue overall (and it probably isnt).....
Some people are like Slinkies. They're really good for nothing; however, they can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.

2005 620ie
1998 GS500E - gone

DesmoDiva

I'm definately going to keep it in mind. 

Not sure what my work schedule will be by then.

'01 ST4 Yellow
'02 ST4s Yellow

Betty Rage

That is RIGHT before my due date, so I won't be attending this year.  :)
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sikducgrl

Ugh, that's the week that I am supposed to be leaving for San Diego to see my new niece.
And shred hills with my buddy from the DML......I'm still in shock.....still can't even sign in.....It's history!
Off her Rocker, having a blast, trying to keep up with the boys, cored her exhaust out of winter boredom, woodcraft clip ons (need to be more agressive), Irish rear (no rear), and the wing nut that rides her is just as much fun......we call her the Bebe!

Qwack

You look great on that S4RS  mo:t:

Sounds like fun...Taking over a week off this year for our yearly California MotoGP Race Trip (Used to AMA Race Trip, noew it is both  :))

Wont be able to take off again in Oct., but I will check out the link and well...maybe we will see...I think the big issue would be getting my track bike out to ride, or do they let you rent a bike too...Guesss I should look at the link now  [cheeky]

Thanks for posting  this thread wt:

factorPlayer

Quote from: SheMonster on May 06, 2008, 06:05:28 AM
Sorry about how big those pics showed up, they are only supposed to be about 25 k?


Don't be, we all know bigger is better anyway  :e:v

they are great pics but I am wondering -they don't make you tape up the lights for that track day? just curious...

SheMonster

Quote from: Qwack on May 08, 2008, 07:56:58 PM
You look great on that S4RS  mo:t:

Sounds like fun...Taking over a week off this year for our yearly California MotoGP Race Trip (Used to AMA Race Trip, noew it is both  :))

Wont be able to take off again in Oct., but I will check out the link and well...maybe we will see...I think the big issue would be getting my track bike out to ride, or do they let you rent a bike too...Guesss I should look at the link now  [cheeky]

Thanks for posting  this thread wt:

The beauty of this event is that it is a DEMO trackday - you use their bikes.  The manufacturers bring out their latest and greatest, and you have your choice over the weekend, 5 sessions each day which ones you want to take out on the track and ride!  From Ducati I took out the S4rs you see and S2R1000 (which ironically enough was eventually sold to NAKID on this board), and Aprilia Factory Mille, an RSV1000R, and a Tuono, Kawasaki ZX6R and a 10R, etc.  Kawasaki also does a dirt school and dirt bikes if you want to do that.  In 2006 the manufacturers were Ducati, Aprilia, Moto-Guzzi, Kawasaki, Buell, and Kymco.  Last year I wasn't able to go but I heard that Suzuki was there as well.  I'm ppreety sure Aprilmaybe went last year, hopefully she can chime in with some info too.

mbalmer

Quote from: SheMonster on May 09, 2008, 06:37:22 AM
The beauty of this event is that it is a DEMO trackday - you use their bikes. 

Is this one of those "you drop it, you buy it" deals? I don't want that to be a worry.
Is it June yet?

aprilmaybe

Funny---I'm wearing my Femmoto shirt from last year ;D

I've been the past 3 years and I'm planning on going again this year. I think its a really fantastic event. I've ridden some awesome bikes and met some outstanding women. It just keeps getting bigger and better every year.

First, Its a demo event not a true track day. The track sessions run a slower pace than a full on track day. Everyone is very respectful that the bikes aren't theirs. There have been a few crashes, with no one getting hurt. I haven't heard of anyone getting charged for the bikes. Femmoto was my first time on the track and I counted it as a 1/2 a track day when I went to my first full track day. It really helped me to get familiar with the process. I think I would have been too scared to function at a regular trackday without it, I can be easily intimidated ;:|

Last year they started running street demos as well. That was fun and it gives the guys something to do because the street demos are open to both men and women.

This was from 06...


Last year...



lauramonster

Nice pic!!  (Notice no one's in line for the Harleys?  ;:|)
Frickin' snow!

Smokescreen

Haha!! that's me in the kilt right behind you!!!  Monstergrrl's brollyboy!  BTW, MonsterGrrl is a control rider at Fem-Moto.

Guys, get our yer kilts and get to brollyboyin!!
Catching a yellow-jacket in your shirt at seventy miles per hour can double your vocabulary. 

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