Yeah, I find that to be the sucker part of the hobby---going home after a track day, then with the help of others, feedback, and more reading, you get the light-bulb over your head, you really wanna go try the new knowledge....but alas, you've gotta wait weeks!
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GTAM at TMP Weekend! July 20/21 2013
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Yeah, I find that to be the sucker part of the hobby---going home after a track day, then with the help of others, feedback, and more reading, you get the light-bulb over your head, you really wanna go try the new knowledge....but alas, you've gotta wait weeks!
Yeah thanks I've done the intro to track school and a 2 hour private event at mosport but this was my first full track day.
I know I got a lot to learn but I want to make sure I'm breaking bad habits now. Like when I went to the dragon and saw my pictures I didn't see anything wrong with it then people started to point out my toes sticking out. I would of never noticed. Even these tmp pics, you guys are right my head should be out more and I shouldn't focus too much on knee dragging. Gtam is great, sometimes. Lol
For the longest time I would take my laptop to the track along with my GoPro. I would get mates to follow or lead and film me. I'd also be running a camera facing them. In between sessions we'd watch video and see what was good/bad. Every time I go out I have something to work on. Video is a great learning tool.
And back to back trackdays are a bonus.
I only use my knee as a guide to know when my toe is about to touch down. And toe let's me know hard parts will hit if I lean further. If a stuck out knee catches a curb or even worse a hay bay it may break your pelvis, or rip you off your bike.
Rubber will degrade faster in the sun, basically tanning your tires. Ever seen someone who tans too much? Skin looks crappy as they age? You get the idea.
Jerry cans-gas expands when heated. Gonna end up with pressurized cans, which could be hazardous when you go to open them up.
636ninjadude
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no prob. Ya so far I will be there Aug., 3,4 and then evening session the 8th. August 3.4 I'll be running my road bike still and hopefully by the 8th my new dinosaur zx7r lol. Look forward to doing it again. I have a lot to work on but practice like everything with commitment makes good. I just enjoy being out there. I don't have an extravagant set up, just a back pack and my bike for now. Was so nice to meet lots of new people with the passion for riding. hopefully eventually I can emulate Marc Marquez or Stefan Bradl hahaha, lofty goals for sure
yammyr6
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no prob. Ya so far I will be there Aug., 3,4 and then evening session the 8th. August 3.4 I'll be running my road bike still and hopefully by the 8th my new dinosaur zx7r lol. Look forward to doing it again. I have a lot to work on but practice like everything with commitment makes good. I just enjoy being out there. I don't have an extravagant set up, just a back pack and my bike for now. Was so nice to meet lots of new people with the passion for riding. hopefully eventually I can emulate Marc Marquez or Stefan Bradl hahaha, lofty goals for sure
Sweet dude, I'll see ya on the 4th! You can pit with us if you want. Love that 636 btw
cjbenedict
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cjbenedict
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Thanks cjbenedict!
Here's are some video of the Novice group before the lunch session.
[video=youtube;irZXM6qi7T8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irZXM6qi7T8[/video]
These vids are great, I wish somebody filmed the intermediate group on the 20th.
@Daisoman: you appear to be just past Turn 10 at about 0:37s in the video, and don't appear again in the footage (2:07), so on that particular lap you were running 1:30+ pace. You had somebody in front of you though, so he/she might have slowed you down. The good part is this is probably indication there's room for improvement, and every time you shed some seconds---the feeling is freaking great, even better than the riding itself
@Daisoman: you appear to be just past Turn 10 at about 0:37s in the video, and don't appear again in the footage (2:07), so on that particular lap you were running 1:30+ pace. You had somebody in front of you though, so he/she might have slowed you down. The good part is this is probably indication there's room for improvement, and every time you shed some seconds---the feeling is freaking great, even better than the riding itself
These vids are great, I wish somebody filmed the intermediate group on the 20th.
@Daisoman: you appear to be just past Turn 10 at about 0:37s in the video, and don't appear again in the footage (2:07), so on that particular lap you were running 1:30+ pace. You had somebody in front of you though, so he/she might have slowed you down. The good part is this is probably indication there's room for improvement, and every time you shed some seconds---the feeling is freaking great, even better than the riding itself
That's me in the second video, third bike around 0:06 in. I was in the beginners group.
I have no doubt I have a lot of room of improvement.
636ninjadude
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I watched your onboard video. I know who you are now my friend hahaha. I liked watching you from behind and I love the tzr.
636ninjadude
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towards the end of the day i think you and i were running very similar times. mighta been someone else on a red cbr though.
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Was that the gsxr with grey unpainted fairings?
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