Track Days / Riding Schools: Discussion of Track Days, Riding Schools, etc.
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07-31-2005, 10:50 AM
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| STT @ Barber Sept 10-11 Anyone going? If I can get the storm of disasters that have hit under some control I am leaning VERY heavy toward signing up for one day. |
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07-31-2005, 8:08 PM
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| Re: STT @ Barber Sept 10-11 Might be able to do that one with ya.... I've never done a STT event and its been far too long since I've set wheel on barber!  |
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07-31-2005, 8:15 PM
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| Re: STT @ Barber Sept 10-11 Not sure which day I am going to do. Unlikely I will do both, maybe Sunday as the folks might be my pit crew  It would be cool to be smoked by you again though |
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08-10-2005, 12:48 PM
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| Re: STT @ Barber Sept 10-11 OK I am fixing to schedule the 10th if I can. Does anyone know of a way to check if the day is open before I sign up as a member? I want this one and maybe another in October but I would hate to join then not be able to use it. |
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08-10-2005, 12:50 PM
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| Re: STT @ Barber Sept 10-11 Quote: |
Originally Posted by sheepofblue OK I am fixing to schedule the 10th if I can. | For those not in the south, he means:
"I'm about to schedule the 10th if I can." |
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08-10-2005, 1:32 PM
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| Re: STT @ Barber Sept 10-11 Hmmm....mebbe my anka be workin' by den.... 
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08-10-2005, 1:58 PM
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| Re: STT @ Barber Sept 10-11 Quote: |
Originally Posted by ConqSoft For those not in the south, he means:
"I'm about to schedule the 10th if I can." |  I put the 'g' on what do y'all expect. Before you go there y'all is a word... really. |
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08-11-2005, 2:15 PM
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| Re: STT @ Barber Sept 10-11 Officially a member and attending September, Saturday the 10th not sure if passenger sheep can ride though  |
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08-27-2005, 10:46 PM
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| Re: STT @ Barber Sept 10-11 Got my shirt from STT today and am starting a to bring list soon
Does anyone know of a lap tips for Barber similar to what Abtech provided for Grattan? I figure the track intro will be either less or zero compared to FireBlades.org days. |
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09-03-2005, 11:38 PM
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| Re: STT @ Barber Sept 10-11 So anyone else going? |
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09-04-2005, 12:38 AM
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| Re: STT @ Barber Sept 10-11 I would, but i'm bikeless at the moment. |
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09-04-2005, 12:40 AM
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| Re: STT @ Barber Sept 10-11 Quote: |
Originally Posted by Hammer I would, but i'm bikeless at the moment. | bring an umbrella
j/k hope to see you at Grattan on a new ride in the spring |
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09-05-2005, 7:09 PM
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| Re: STT @ Barber Sept 10-11  I am starting my list of things to bring and wound. Wish my pit crew (Dad) was still coming as some pics would have been sweet
After Grattan I think I have the basic flow of things and basic lines so now I want to work on picking up my pace. The first and obvious thing is to get the wool off the side  Assuming I can do that with any regularity, I am trying to decide on a tertiary goal. I am thinking focus on smoother and earlier acceleration out of corners. Any suggestions from the faster Grattan attendees that were stuck in the Anthrax draft? |
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09-05-2005, 8:31 PM
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| Re: STT @ Barber Sept 10-11 Quote: |
Originally Posted by sheepofblue earlier acceleration out of corners. | Watch for High sides. |
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09-05-2005, 8:38 PM
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| Re: STT @ Barber Sept 10-11 Quote: |
Originally Posted by Hammer Watch for High sides. |  you obviously have not followed me  I bet I have a long way to go before that is a concern. |
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09-05-2005, 8:41 PM
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| Re: STT @ Barber Sept 10-11 Remember to look ahead through your turns. You'll be surprised how much quicker you'll get...
Have fun, and keep the wool clean! 
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09-05-2005, 9:07 PM
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| Re: STT @ Barber Sept 10-11 Quote: |
Originally Posted by Red Rider Remember to look ahead through your turns. You'll be surprised how much quicker you'll get...
Have fun, and keep the wool clean!  | The no pelt puncture policy is always in force  |
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09-08-2005, 7:55 PM
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| Re: STT @ Barber Sept 10-11 So last chance to suggest things to the wool! I am gathering tonight as I have a birthday to drop by before loading the trailer tommorow. Don't think any org members are going but if someone does drop by the sheep hauler and say baaa
I have the plastic on the and am getting ready to set the tires (Diablo Corsas) at 31/29 as it will be about 90-5 as Grattan. Other than wear any indicators that they are EOLing on me? I think they are fine for tommorow at least since I only have 2 Grattan days on them  |
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09-08-2005, 8:16 PM
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| Re: STT @ Barber Sept 10-11 You should set your pressures high as your tires will not hold the pressure. Set it the morning of the event.
EOLing..
Anyways, since I'm a geek and know what that means, yes, when they get too slickery. Judging by your comments, just go have fun and don't give the tires another thought.  |
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09-08-2005, 8:25 PM
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| Re: STT @ Barber Sept 10-11 Quote: |
Originally Posted by sheepofblue I have the plastic on the and am getting ready to set the tires (Diablo Corsas) at 31/29  | As LTL said, set the pressures in the morning of the trackday. Also, Diablo Corsas shouldn't be run as low as you'd run other tires. They do much better at about 33-34 front and rear. Really. That's from a Pirelli rep. |
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09-08-2005, 9:32 PM
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