[Robert3RR]

I was wondering if there is anyone from TX. that knows where in Texas are good tracks to test my bike at?? I am gettin tired of quarter mile tracks....I want real long race tracks ....
And also I have uploaded some pics just now hope it worked...thanks talked to you guys later... thanks Rob

[Northy]

It sounds like your looking for drag strips? If your looking for road courses, there is Motorsport Ranch (MSR) which is just west of Fort Worth. Texas World Speedway is in College Station. I'm sure there are more, but those are the two I'm familiar with.

[nomad13RR]

Oakhill should actually be the closest road race track. It's normally only open to current racers though. Like Northy said MSR and TWS are both good tracks. TWS is longer and faster.

[Robert3RR]

yeah I ment road courses..have you been on any of them?

[Tornado bait]

Like mentioned before, TWS is probably the best one to open her up. It has the longest straight of the 3 tracks mentioned. Oak hill is pretty tight and was originally a kart course. Depending on your final drive ratio you'll be lucky to get past 4th gear there.

[Northy]

I've only been to MSR personally. Both times we ran the track backwards. None of the straights are very long but still a fun track. I've never been to TWS but as mentioned before they have some longer straights.

[Robert3RR]

thats cool...I see your son learning already...thanks for the tip on the different road courses...

[Robert3RR]

anyways I've heard that on tracks the stearing damper is a must for 954 RRs right??

[nomad13RR]

Originally Posted by Robert3RR

anyways I've heard that on tracks the stearing damper is a must for 954 RRs right??

You don't have to have a damper (TWS a damper wouldn't hurt, MSR it is not a necessity). Atleast the 1st couple trackdays I did on the 929 I didn't have a damper and made it fine, but I wasn't and still not the fastest guys on the track. If your smooth on the gas you should be OK. But it is good insurance and I do have one now.

IMHO I like MSR better. It's smoother, tighter, and no wall in turn 8/9.

[Robert3RR]

Originally Posted by nomad13RR

You don't have to have a damper (TWS a damper wouldn't hurt, MSR it is not a necessity). Atleast the 1st couple trackdays I did on the 929 I didn't have a damper and made it fine, but I wasn't and still not the fastest guys on the track. If your smooth on the gas you should be OK. But it is good insurance and I do have one now.

IMHO I like MSR better. It's smoother, tighter, and no wall in turn 8/9.

MSR sounds good..is there an website that I could see the pics of the MSR track? thanks..in a way I am not really planning on racing my bike all the time I just want to practice with it more away from traffic sometimes and see how it feels like on the tracks....

[Northy]

Here are a few good links:

MSR

Lone Star Track Days

Ridesmart

PS I can't keep the little off the bike. Everytime he's in the garage he wants to sit on the bike. He always wants to wear all my gear everytime I pull my helmet, gloves or boots out.

[Robert3RR]

Originally Posted by Northy

Here are a few good links:

MSR

Lone Star Track Days

Ridesmart

PS I can't keep the little off the bike. Everytime he's in the garage he wants to sit on the bike. He always wants to wear all my gear everytime I pull my helmet, gloves or boots out.

hehe..thats pretty good...I'll bet if he'll start out learning by now he'll beat Rossi anytime in future at races...I really appreciate for all the help northy...

[Hamburgler]

Get a damper for TWS. It has a spot nicknamed wheelie hill for obvious reasons. I found my 929 to get squirrely even with a damper.

Enjoy it if you go and take lots of water. You will learn a lot.

[Pete]

Originally Posted by Hamburgler

I found my 929 to get squirrely even with a damper.

...which makes setting up for turn 4 .