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12-30-2008, 11:01 AM | #1 | |
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First of all - EVERYONE starts in Group 1. There are very few people that have gone directly to Group 2, and those are people that are known and trusted by myself or my staff.
I suggest you do the first session, then be evaluated by a staff member. If you qualify you will be moved up. It's that simple. At the very least, you need a session to learn the track. Quote:
Yes, I have strict passing rules. Hell, I even enforce a rev-limit in Group 1 every now and then so people aren't just out there racing to the next corner. I am perfectly fine with people bitching about the rules. The truth is, every person that has had a problem with it before attending an event has become REALLY quiet about it after coming out to play.
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12-30-2008, 11:09 AM | #2 | |
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what are the rules for "us" ...tards are "slow" |
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12-30-2008, 11:15 AM | #3 |
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You still don't get to pass in the corners. Alex, there are plenty of tards out there to play with....
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12-30-2008, 11:23 AM | #4 |
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12-30-2008, 11:36 AM | #5 | |
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12-30-2008, 11:39 AM | #6 | |
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I guess a lot of the passes I tend to make at STT track days with a large group of strangers anyway are in the straights because I don't want to fuck anyones day up or get mine fucked up by someone running wide. Makes sense, probably saves a lot of headaches for large groups.
What do you consider the start of the corner zoomie? Is late braking allowed as long as you are in front before you actually start your progression into the corner?
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12-30-2008, 11:58 AM | #7 |
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Oh, I'm not trying to tell you that you don't have experience - or that it will or will not make sense. I don't usually get into large explanations of why or how we do things online. There is a lot of mis-interpretation that comes with online written explanations, something I can't control with a verbal rider's meeting like I usually do.
Starting this company - one of the founding factors was getting rid of the group that is too fast [in their own mind] to be called slow. There is no other better way to explain it. We all know the group - and I know no one will ever claim to be *that guy*. It's the point-and-squirt, sand-baggers, and mental legends. And, they probably could qualify for a race group - but can handle being passed themselves, or maybe their ego can't. You should know exactly what I'm talking about. I am making the best effort I can to protect the people that really truly belong in the Expert / Race group. The only way to do that is off personal evaluation and have EVERYONE earn the right to be there. If a pass is to be made, there are a few spots on this particular track that make for an easy pass. And, by easy - I mean the rider in front will not ever have to do anything [brake, swerve, otherwise] in order for it to happen - as it should be. And, it isn't usually on a straight. By following another rider, it should become obvious where that pass can be done easily. Is passing allowed? In Group 2 - yes. In Group 1 - online I will tell you no. If passing is going to make or break your day, we might not be the place for you to come play.
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12-31-2008, 12:03 AM | #8 |
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Point and Squirt!!! lol
I love you, Moira. :-)
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12-31-2008, 09:22 AM | #9 |
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I love you too Keith!!
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01-07-2009, 02:57 PM | #10 | |
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I'll have to keep that in mind I know you can't say cus its on here, but I'm taking this as basically a situation of, if you're in group 1 you shouldnt pass, BUT if you know what you're doing, and are consistantly smooth and safe, its tolerable... |
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