NESBA, Sept 16-17 @ Gingerman

jgreen · 08-31-2006, 7:40 AM

Anyone going to attend this event. I was thinking of doing this one for my first ever track day. I like what I have heard and read about NESBA, so I thought I would give them a try. I was originally planning on STT on Sept 30th, but that ain't gonna work out. I will be riding with the novice group and pulverizing the instructor with question, because thats how I am. Its not a sure thing yet, but if some others are going, it might help push me in the right direction. Any advice or tips would be appreciated.

Later

Jon

sheepofblue · 08-31-2006, 8:41 PM

Nope but good luck and have fun. Remember it ain't a race and be safe

Red Rider · 08-31-2006, 9:43 PM

Neither NESBA nor STT offer a true beginner class compared to Pridmore's CLASS program. Unfortunately there aren't any more CLASS dates scheduled for this year in our reqion, but I would highly recommend you consider it for next season when they come to Grattan.

CBRVFR · 08-31-2006, 11:21 PM

Jon, find the smartest, most experienced control rider there and ask him to give you lots of feedback. Take it easy and you'll be just fine.

I found it hard to get a feel for Gingerman for a lot of laps. Watch out for the last right onto the straight.. not only is the pit out just to the left, but there is a fairly entertaining dip right at the apex, when you want to get on the gas. That's where I decided that a steering damper was worth $400.00.

jgreen · 09-01-2006, 7:22 AM

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Originally Posted by CBRVFR

Jon, find the smartest, most experienced control rider there and ask him to give you lots of feedback. Take it easy and you'll be just fine.

I found it hard to get a feel for Gingerman for a lot of laps. Watch out for the last right onto the straight.. not only is the pit out just to the left, but there is a fairly entertaining dip right at the apex, when you want to get on the gas. That's where I decided that a steering damper was worth $400.00.

Thanks for the advice, I will watch out for that dip for sure. I just wanted to see if anyone from this forum would be out there. Red Rider, I will definately check Pridmore out next season.

Thanks again

Jon

sheepofblue · 09-01-2006, 8:15 AM

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Originally Posted by jgreen

Thanks for the advice, I will watch out for that dip for sure. I just wanted to see if anyone from this forum would be out there. Red Rider, I will definately check Pridmore out next season.

Thanks again

Jon

next season be at Fireblades.org days you don't even have to drive far

Red Rider · 09-01-2006, 8:33 AM

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Originally Posted by sheepofblue

next season be at Fireblades.org days you don't even have to drive far

How could I forget...make sure you mark your calendar for our annual Fireblades@Grattan 3 day event!

FrenchieR6 · 09-01-2006, 8:36 AM

Woooo hoooooo

I can't wait for those 3 days... that will be my week vacation