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Old 02-08-2006, 9:00 PM
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Buttonwillow, Sat. March 4.

Zoom Zoom Track Days will be putting on a full service track day at Buttonwillow on March 4. This will be a three group format: Expert, Intermediate and Novice School.

The Novice School is at no additional charge and includes classroom instruction and on track instruction. On track instruction is also available for the Expert and Intermediate groups at request.

Lunch, snacks, Gatorade and Water are provided, along with a high number of skilled instructors, including AFM class champions and even an AMA champion for the really fast guys.

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http://zoomzoomtrackdays.com/

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Re: Buttonwillow, Sat. March 4.

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Old 02-08-2006, 10:10 PM
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Re: Buttonwillow, Sat. March 4.

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Old 02-13-2006, 4:47 PM
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Re: Buttonwillow, Sat. March 4.

THink i'm going if there is any room left. This would be my first track day!
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Old 02-13-2006, 5:08 PM
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Re: Buttonwillow, Sat. March 4.

Be sure to take advantage of the Novice school. You will get classroom instruction in between on track sessions and all day instruction on the track, too. If you want to blow of your isntructor and work on something yourself, then so be it, you have that option.

Additionally, Outside passes are allowed in the Novice group as long as you keep a distance of 6' between you and the rider you are passing.

It's a great way to get introduced to the track.
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Old 02-14-2006, 2:52 AM
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Re: Buttonwillow, Sat. March 4.

Signed up! i Can't wait! What track configuration will i be riding on? I would like to have it somewhat memorized. I am directionaly challenged. my nick name in the coast gaurd was wrong way. lucky i was an engineer or better known as a snipe!

DO i need to bring a gas can to refill the tank?

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Old 02-14-2006, 3:22 AM
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Re: Buttonwillow, Sat. March 4.

Configuration 13, clockwise.

http://www.buttonwillowraceway.com/i..._13_config.gif

Gas is available at the track; however, it is more expensive there. I usually fill my bike all the way up and bring a 5 gallon can. Sometimes, I'm lazy and just buy gas at the track, though.
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Re: Buttonwillow, Sat. March 4.

you sleep about as much as me. thanks for the info. Are you going to be there?
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Old 02-14-2006, 4:23 AM
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Re: Buttonwillow, Sat. March 4.

I may sleep less than you! Tough week.

I will be there. I'll probably come down the night before and camp outside the gate
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Re: Buttonwillow, Sat. March 4.

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I may sleep less than you! Tough week.

I will be there. I'll probably come down the night before and camp outside the gate
Didn't think of that. I ws going to try to find a hotel. Hmmm camping.
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Re: Buttonwillow, Sat. March 4.

Camping is a little primitive. They don't let yuo in the pits until the morning, so you have to camp on the access road. I have a toy haulers, so it's a warm bed for me. I've seen people pitch tents or just camp in their cars, too.
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Re: Buttonwillow, Sat. March 4.

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I've seen people pitch tents or just camp in their cars, too.
I've been known to pitch a tent or two on that access road.
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Re: Buttonwillow, Sat. March 4.

Are you going to be there, Brian?
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Old 02-16-2006, 3:32 PM
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Re: Buttonwillow, Sat. March 4.

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Are you going to be there, Brian?
Dunno. I will probably make a later decision. Maybe try and carpool with some one. I am trying to keep costs down but it would be nice to get another day in at that track if I plan on doing the first race weekend. Is anyone going with you?
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Re: Buttonwillow, Sat. March 4.

I don't know how many passengers I have yet. I'll find out and let you know.
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Re: Buttonwillow, Sat. March 4.

There will be a beer toll in place for those of you using the 14 to get to ButtonWillow. It will be located in Rosamond. Ya can't beat the toll cause there is no way around my little burg.

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Re: Buttonwillow, Sat. March 4.

I'm vaning the bike up. Think i could plead for a little assistance getting the bike out?

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Re: Buttonwillow, Sat. March 4.

You mean just help unloading the bike?
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Re: Buttonwillow, Sat. March 4.

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Re: Buttonwillow, Sat. March 4.

What color van? I'll look for you.

As a side note, I've never had a problem getting help unloading my stuff. I often just turn to whoever is pitted next to me. If that doesn't work out, just ask the people doing registration and they'll make sure you get a hand.
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Re: Buttonwillow, Sat. March 4.

cool. It looks like a birth control pill. it does not attracked chiks at all. it is a gmc safari kinda the gold tanish gm color with tinted windows i ride a red cbr f4i.

thanks

see ya there. what will you be riding? it would be cool to meet some .org's
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Re: Buttonwillow, Sat. March 4.

I've got to transport a couple of bikes for friends, so I'll only have room for my race bike (SV650). WetShrub will also be there on his race SV and I haven't gotten a confrimation as to whether or not Dave will be showing up on his 929.

Another one of the regular riders, Dan, has a silver/red F4. He absolutely moves on it. Zero upgrades, dead stock. A lot of dun to watch
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Re: Buttonwillow, Sat. March 4.

Wonder if i should pick up a rain suit?
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Re: Buttonwillow, Sat. March 4.

Wow, it is forecast to rain.

Too bad, I might actually have signed up for that.
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Re: Buttonwillow, Sat. March 4.

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Wow, it is forecast to rain.

Too bad, I might actually have signed up for that.
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Re: Buttonwillow, Sat. March 4.

Heh. I checked again and realized I was a day off. Forecast to be dry Sat.

Pretty decent possibility I'm going to go to this one.
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Heh. I checked again and realized I was a day off. Forecast to be dry Sat.

Pretty decent possibility I'm going to go to this one.
Bring me beer.....
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