JenningsGP: 600RR.net

ccwilli3 · 10-19-2003, 11:15 PM

Just got in from 9 hours of driving back from FL. *Great weather, great track, hardly no one there!

Too tired to go into detail, but I will tomorrow. *For now, here are some pics from saturday's action.

CBR99XX and me

CBR99XX and me again

Earle, me and flasher2001

The kink before turn 13 I think...

Final Turn

another from the final turn

turn 8

Turn 9 entry

I rode jetblast10's RC51 for the sessions on saturday, and I only rode two sessions on sunday. *One on cbr99XX's 2003 954RR and the other on jetblast10's CBR600RR. *More about both of those when I'm not so tired! *

Charlie

Duke · 10-19-2003, 11:34 PM

Hi Charlie,
Nice to have met you. And CBR99XX. Hey XX thanx for letting me borrow your tank for refuel Man I really didnt talk you you much, cuz I was busy resting or riding. I only missed one session all day Saturday. And the final session KICKED my ASS. I could barely ride, I was exhausted. All I have to say is that Im hooked. It was awesome and everybody that was there was super nice. There were only 3 incidents if I recall. Only one of which damged a bike (RC51). Other than that it was awesome. I was gonna get some video, but beleive it or not...I for got the Camcoreder tapes. I did manage to get some pics along with the ones taken at the track. I remember after luch I was on track with like only 4 other riders. It was like I had the track all to myself. I ran off of turn one because I late braked and was going in too hot. Luckily it was there if it woulda been on the street I woulda been toast. I cant believe how fun and exiting it was, I scrubbed my tires in one session. I scraped my peg a couple of times, which actually freaked me out a bit, cuz I had removed my feelers and thought I would do that. I even got my knee down a bunch of times, I thought I wouldnt be doing that for like my 3rd track day or something. All in all it was awesome, I think my best time was 1:41 but that was with my brother timing me off the track. I dont think its all that bad. here is the link to my pics. Track days rule, 1 month to go till next trip. Track Pics

929flyer · 10-20-2003, 2:18 AM

I miss/ed you cc-man. Wish I could of shared in the joy. You were lookin' good dude. Maybe another day!

HondaGalToo · 10-20-2003, 7:39 AM

Charlie, awesome pics! Wish I could've been there!

gautamde · 10-20-2003, 8:09 AM

Great pics charlie...I can almost smell the tracks. Looks like u had a lot of fun.

flasher2001 · 10-20-2003, 4:52 PM

i'm still recovering from the trip, myself, and will write more tomorrow. highlights? the 208's i got from NinerPilot were the BOMB ... took over 6 seconds off my best lap time by the second session!!!!!! did nearly 350 miles in the two days. still havent seen ccwilli dragging BOTH knees in a corner, yet

PhotoOne pix are here.
my pix are here.

ConqSoft · 10-20-2003, 5:03 PM

Showoff.

Pic Link

Red Rider · 10-20-2003, 5:37 PM

Is that your camcorder strapped on the back of your bike? *You should get a helmetcam and keep the camcorder tucked away in the trunk. *

Looks like it was fun...and the kids enjoyed it too! *

flasher2001 · 10-20-2003, 6:12 PM

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Red Rider : Is that your camcorder strapped on the back of your bike? *You should get a helmetcam and keep the camcorder tucked away in the trunk. *

Looks like it was fun...and the kids enjoyed it too! *

re-hash

ccwilli3 · 10-20-2003, 8:06 PM

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flasher2001 : still havent seen ccwilli dragging BOTH knees in a corner, yet

If you had eaten dinner with tigerblade the friday before, you'd be riding side straddle as well!

nhfirefighter13 · 10-20-2003, 9:22 PM

Nice pics, guys!

flasher2001 · 10-21-2003, 9:02 AM

with a good nights rest in me, here's the skinny ...

big time thanx to jetblast10 for putting the event on AND for letting me help out by being a CR in the beginners group.

thanx to NinerPilot for sending me his 929 wheels with the 208's mounted. *my fast lap for the weekend (1:25:79) was run on those tires along with consistent 27's-29's. *chris went above and beyond to help me out!

thanx to ccwilli3 for helping me in the pits with the wheel swaps. *his tools and knowledge came in very handy ... again.

thanx to cbr99xx for buying supper saturday nite. *very gracious. *he looked awesome on the track, especially with it being only his 3rd & 4th trackdays.

finally, thanx to the JenningsGP crew for their expert handling of the track. *those are some of the nicest people you'll ever meet!

a little more on the tires. *everything i had heard about them was true and thats the good and the bad. *straight line stability took some getting used to, but there's not much of a 'straight' at Jennings. *the bike turned in maybe even a little better than normal and it absolutely stuck like glue!! *by the end of the day there was a little slippage coming out of turns 10 & 11 (really one long left hander), but it was very predictable and managable. *the 208's did give much more feedback from the track surface. *running Jennings on the 207RR's and M1's made it feel as smooth as glass, but the 208's showed that its really a little rougher than that - however - there was never a handling issue, it just felt a bit different.

Yellar · 10-21-2003, 10:39 AM

Sweet Pics guys. They bring back a lot of memories. Wish that I could of made it.

Flasher- I like the white wheels!

cbr99xx · 10-21-2003, 11:18 AM

Thanks for the kind words Flasher.

I met some of the best people you would ever want to meet this last weekend at Jennings. I was there by myself and that is unusual for me... anytime I needed a hand with anything people were more than happy to help. I would encourage anyone out there who may be a little hesitant about going to one of these private track days to JUST DO IT. I was able to get in more than enough track time and the riders treated each other with respect on & off track.

I even had the opportunity to put some faces and names with some .orgers this weekend. I met Jetblast10, Flasher2001, ccwilli3 and Duke... I also met the current owner of Abtech's old 929... Earl, a super nice guy... as were all of the above named fellows. I never did take advantage of Flasher’s expertise (He is a very good & fast rider, and from what I hear a good teacher). I needed his help in turns five through nine but between learning to dodge RC51’s in turn one and my near high side on Saturday I decided to take it easy on Sunday (I will also bring two rear tires next time).

I had a great time and look forward to doing this again!

-Kelvin

cbr99xx · 10-21-2003, 9:49 PM

I will never complain about a tire going off again. Check out the pic in Bigtuna's post on the third page of this thread...Link... I tried to link the pic direct and it wouldn't let me.

2OHOH2 · 10-21-2003, 9:55 PM

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cbr99xx : I will never complain about a tire going off again. Check out the pic in Bigtuna's post on the third page of this thread...Link... I tried to link the pic direct and it wouldn't let me.

Hmm, I'd say that tire has another 10,000 miles left in it

...at least for the way I ride

ccwilli3 · 10-21-2003, 10:06 PM

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cbr99xx : I will never complain about a tire going off again. Check out the pic in Bigtuna's post on the third page of this thread...Link... I tried to link the pic direct and it wouldn't let me.

Yeah, thats sick that he had grip until there was NO MORE RUBBER on the tire! That guy on the mille WAS AWESOME too! He passed me going into 3 and I was like 'you da man, go on wit yo bad self!'... Its cool to ride with faster riders, if only for a few seconds as they proceed to check out on you!

Red Rider · 10-21-2003, 11:13 PM

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flasher2001 : Quote (Red Rider @ Oct. 20 2003, 5:37pm)Is that your camcorder strapped on the back of your bike? *You should get a helmetcam and keep the camcorder tucked away in the trunk. *

Looks like it was fun...and the kids enjoyed it too! *

re-hash
another example of my memory going with age...forgot all about that post.

slowpoke · 10-22-2003, 10:35 AM

Damn, I wish I coulda made it down.....