Finally made it

t-homo · 06-01-2009, 04:16 AM

I finally made it to the track today. Planning on just watching though. Went to Hallett in Jennings, OK with a group from SWMOsportbikes.com. I had them trailer my bike down with the rest of em (its about 3.5 hours away) because I needed to come back Sunday night and it was a Sunday-Monday track day and everyone was staying 2 days. So we get down there, and another guy off of the forum who wrecked his track bike 3 weeks ago on the street (hit some sneaky gravel, bike and him were both 15 feet in the air after he high sided. Bike messed up and he had a broken collarbone) was there just to watch too. We convinced him to ride my bike with leathers borrowed from another guy with a signed note saying if he went down he would pay to fix it and everything. I trust the guy and have known him for a while now so I wasn't too worried about it. He rode the first 4 sessions today before he said his shoulder and collarbone were getting too sore, and I may as well use the rest of his trackday, so I did.

I had a fucking blast. Ran decent times (mid pack in the Novice group) for my first time out. Some older guys from the group were riding before me for most of the time to give pointers and whatnot, and they all had pretty much good things to say. Good form, good lines, etc. My times in the second and third sessions were extremely consistent (2-3 second spread from my fastest lap). My knee was so close to down it wasn't even funny through one of the long sweepers.

Overall, I need to start saving money.

Mr Lefty · 06-01-2009, 08:12 AM

Nice.... congrats... I need to go... I need to get my damn truck sold first...

marko138 · 06-01-2009, 08:45 AM

Good for you man. Any pics?

t-homo · 06-01-2009, 10:14 AM

Pics should be here soon.

CrazyKell · 06-01-2009, 10:26 AM

Good for you.

I can't wait to try it but I know it's at least a year away (although I actually thought maybe later this summer

).

How does it feel?

I've been riding on the street for ages so I'm worried about the transition. But I'm a smooth consistent rider so I'm hoping that transfers well.

Trip · 06-01-2009, 11:37 AM

Was the guy you let borrow your bike one of the ones you have sex with while they are sleeping? I guess letting him borrow your bike is the least you can do for your midnight rapings of him.

the chi · 06-01-2009, 11:51 AM

Good for you, thats awesome to hear!

Papa_Complex · 06-02-2009, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrazyKell

Good for you.

I can't wait to try it but I know it's at least a year away (although I actually thought maybe later this summer

).

How does it feel?

I've been riding on the street for ages so I'm worried about the transition. But I'm a smooth consistent rider so I'm hoping that transfers well.

See if you can fit into one of the FAST School's Phase One dates, or if they are doing a women only session this year. Those usually have a space or two left.

If you're like me when I first took the school, back in '96, then you'll be scared to death for the first couple of laps and then start to really enjoy yourself. It isn't about lap times, lean angle, or beating anyone else. It's all about going out there and becoming a better rider by getting on track instruction by some former and current top Canadian pros, and having a blast while doing it.

smileyman · 06-07-2009, 09:22 PM

So its fun aint it! Alex , my 4 year old was alittle ill or I was all set to come spectate. Glad you had fun and welcome to the addiction. I am so ready for a fix I am threatening to sign up, street tires and all...

t-homo · 06-07-2009, 09:37 PM

I'll be back in September for Rider Appreciation I hope. Probably going to get a different bike for track though. My 48 thousand mile beast is a little old for that. Between the track day last sunday and the iron butt yesterday, I burned about 1/3 quart of oil. Not a lot, but those were both pretty high stress events for an engine that old.

06-01-2009, 04:16 AM	#1
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	Finally made it I finally made it to the track today. Planning on just watching though. Went to Hallett in Jennings, OK with a group from SWMOsportbikes.com. I had them trailer my bike down with the rest of em (its about 3.5 hours away) because I needed to come back Sunday night and it was a Sunday-Monday track day and everyone was staying 2 days. So we get down there, and another guy off of the forum who wrecked his track bike 3 weeks ago on the street (hit some sneaky gravel, bike and him were both 15 feet in the air after he high sided. Bike messed up and he had a broken collarbone) was there just to watch too. We convinced him to ride my bike with leathers borrowed from another guy with a signed note saying if he went down he would pay to fix it and everything. I trust the guy and have known him for a while now so I wasn't too worried about it. He rode the first 4 sessions today before he said his shoulder and collarbone were getting too sore, and I may as well use the rest of his trackday, so I did. I had a fucking blast. Ran decent times (mid pack in the Novice group) for my first time out. Some older guys from the group were riding before me for most of the time to give pointers and whatnot, and they all had pretty much good things to say. Good form, good lines, etc. My times in the second and third sessions were extremely consistent (2-3 second spread from my fastest lap). My knee was so close to down it wasn't even funny through one of the long sweepers. Overall, I need to start saving money.

06-07-2009, 09:22 PM	#9
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	So its fun aint it! Alex , my 4 year old was alittle ill or I was all set to come spectate. Glad you had fun and welcome to the addiction. I am so ready for a fix I am threatening to sign up, street tires and all... __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

06-01-2009, 08:12 AM	#2
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	Nice.... congrats... I need to go... I need to get my damn truck sold first...

06-01-2009, 10:14 AM	#4
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	Pics should be here soon.

06-01-2009, 10:26 AM	#5
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	Good for you. I can't wait to try it but I know it's at least a year away (although I actually thought maybe later this summer ). How does it feel? I've been riding on the street for ages so I'm worried about the transition. But I'm a smooth consistent rider so I'm hoping that transfers well.

06-07-2009, 09:37 PM	#10
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	I'll be back in September for Rider Appreciation I hope. Probably going to get a different bike for track though. My 48 thousand mile beast is a little old for that. Between the track day last sunday and the iron butt yesterday, I burned about 1/3 quart of oil. Not a lot, but those were both pretty high stress events for an engine that old.