56K Beware: Track Day Success (One less item on the bucket list!)

rceezy · September 10th, 2010, 04:34 PM

9/5/10 - Best day of my life so far. (Okay, it's pretty close to the day my kids were born but that's another story)

A local forum that I am on decided to all pitch in and rent Putnam Road Course for a day. We invited a few other local forums to join in as well. In total there were about 54 (58 max) riders. We only had about 21 riders in the Novice group which is pretty minimal compared to when Cycle Options/STT hosts their track days.

Anyway - I was very nervous about riding at the track. I just could not comprehend how someone like me (hardly put 1,000 miles this season due to being a Mommy) would do at a track but I kept reminding myself that the track is the safest place to learn. It eliminates the cars, the misplaced trees, the crooked blind turns, and (some of) the animals... so I got over myself and I bought a spot from a friend of mine who had been in an accident a few weeks prior to the track day.

I had already bought my leather suit in May so I was pretty much ready to go.

Putnam Early Morning

Going to tech and register (It was FREEZING, only 60 degrees that morning!)

Thank God I found those boots in the back of my truck, LOL!! BRR

Riders Meeting

LOL, My friend Terry has some fashion sense!

A few other random shots that I like!

Putting my boyfriend to work. LOL

I can't wait to go back to the track. I want to get clip on's (which I'm researching on the site!) in the future since I'm leaning towards tracking the 250 out since I rarely get to ride on the street anymore. Anyway, sorry for the picture overload. I am just so happy that one of my dreams came true!

zilaniz · September 10th, 2010, 04:46 PM

Looks like a lot of fun, I still need to get myself to the track since there is one only about an hour and a half away

Who did the lettering on your suite?

sharky nrk · September 10th, 2010, 04:59 PM

Glad to hear you track day went well, I will be back at Putnam in October hopefully. Work on your lines and the speed will come, the control rider last track day really helped me out with the statement "stick your knee over the stripes". That really helped me maintain speed coming from 2 through 3.

CC Cowboy · September 10th, 2010, 05:00 PM

Looked like fun.

welcome2thedawn · September 10th, 2010, 05:01 PM

yaaaayy!!! nice pics! looks like a lot of fun! can we get a full on shot of you in the suit? gotta please all the "pink fans", right

spooph · September 10th, 2010, 05:10 PM

AWESOME! Lookin good out there!

rceezy · September 10th, 2010, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zilaniz

Looks like a lot of fun, I still need to get myself to the track since there is one only about an hour and a half away

Who did the lettering on your suite?

It was a blast. Putnam is a great first track. I'm definitely planning on going back and then hopefully doing Barber next season. A friend of mine owns a leather business, Spartan Leathers. He does custom suits for a great price. Check him out if you're looking. He has something for everyone!

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Originally Posted by sharky nrk

Glad to hear you track day went well, I will be back at Putnam in October hopefully. Work on your lines and the speed will come, the control rider last track day really helped me out with the statement "stick your knee over the stripes". That really helped me maintain speed coming from 2 through 3.

Remembering the race line was the hardest part for me. The control rider let me follow him and then he followed me around to make sure I stayed in the line. Definitely can't wait to go back and practice some more. I need to tuck in a little bit better and lean further off the bike. Hope you make it in October. I should be there October 16 with Nesba!

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Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Looked like fun.

It was amazing!

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Originally Posted by welcome2thedawn

yaaaayy!!! nice pics! looks like a lot of fun! can we get a full on shot of you in the suit? gotta please all the "pink fans", right

Sure! I'll have to find a picture though of me in the suit. A good one anyway, LOL. I'll check some pictures that friends posted to see what they have.

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Originally Posted by spooph

AWESOME! Lookin good out there!

Thank you, I wouldn't mind living out of a suitcase if it meant track days every weekend. I just need some money!

kkim · September 10th, 2010, 06:06 PM

Great form, RC!!

um... when riding the bike, too.

another one hooked, eh??? have fun!

rceezy · September 10th, 2010, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

Great form, RC!!

um... when riding the bike, too.

another one hooked, eh??? have fun!

Aw, that means a lot coming from you! Do you guys have tracks in Hawaii? I wouldn't mind riding out there! Change of scenery if you will. And yes, I am beyond hooked. I have spent this past week googling things my bike needs for the track. I am pretty close to tracking her out and saying good bye to street riding! (Like... 75% close, LOL)

00NissanNinja · September 10th, 2010, 06:24 PM

great pics and nice riding! I would like to do the same as you one day...

CC Cowboy · September 11th, 2010, 08:00 AM

Nice tuning fork sweatshirt.

sharky nrk · September 11th, 2010, 08:46 AM

yep, should see you there; its the 16th event with nesba i am going to try and finish the season with

rceezy · September 11th, 2010, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharky nrk

yep, should see you there; its the 16th event with nesba i am going to try and finish the season with

Awesome, come say hi if you see me!

ally99 · September 11th, 2010, 11:06 AM

Great pics, RC! :-) I love the action shots! Just like you're doing, one of my favorite things to do is look at my pictures from the mountains and figure out what I still need to improve. You look awesome, girl!

rceezy · September 11th, 2010, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ally99

Great pics, RC! :-) I love the action shots! Just like you're doing, one of my favorite things to do is look at my pictures from the mountains and figure out what I still need to improve. You look awesome, girl!

<3! I can't wait until I make it down to the Gap myself this year. We are supposed to be there right now but couldn't due to some last minute changes. Oh well!

Snake · September 11th, 2010, 12:26 PM

Those are ssome great shots. It looks like you had a blast.

ally99 · September 11th, 2010, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rceezy

<3! I can't wait until I make it down to the Gap myself this year. We are supposed to be there right now but couldn't due to some last minute changes. Oh well!

Maybe we'll meet up! :-) I think our next adventure is going to be to take the Blue Ridge Pkwy as far north as we feel like. :-) I'm not sure if we'll make it to the Gap that trip, but I bet we'll sure try!

JS73 · September 13th, 2010, 06:16 AM

Nice photos, looking good RC

Nemesis · September 13th, 2010, 10:19 AM

That's awesome!

May I suggest buying some better boots (ie. race boots).

rceezy · September 13th, 2010, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JS73

Nice photos, looking good RC

Thank you! I can't stop looking at them. LOL

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Originally Posted by ally99

Maybe we'll meet up! :-) I think our next adventure is going to be to take the Blue Ridge Pkwy as far north as we feel like. :-) I'm not sure if we'll make it to the Gap that trip, but I bet we'll sure try!

Absolutely, my in laws just came back from the Women's Sportbike Rally (I wish I could have gone) so I am definitely going to try and make it down to TN next season.

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Originally Posted by Nemesis

That's awesome!

May I suggest buying some better boots (ie. race boots).

Absolutely! I am going to buy a pair for sure when I can save up some money. That's the only thing about this life of ours, this stuff ain't cheap. I saw some A* for $200 and some Sidi's for ~$300, so... we'll see what happens!

kkim · September 13th, 2010, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemesis

That's awesome!

May I suggest buying some better boots (ie. race boots).

well, at least she didn't use these on the track.

JS73 · September 13th, 2010, 11:21 AM

Sidi B-2 Ladies boots.
http://www.kneedraggers.com/product/...2-Ladies-Boots

rceezy · September 13th, 2010, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

well, at least she didn't use these on the track.

I am so glad I found those boots in my car or else I would have had frozen toes that morning.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JS73

Sidi B-2 Ladies boots.
http://www.kneedraggers.com/product/...2-Ladies-Boots

Thanks for the link! That's the cheapest I've seen Sidi's!!

Definitely going to be my next purchase.

almost40 · September 13th, 2010, 01:36 PM

Well glad your hooked.

There are other tracks that arent all that far from you. (3-4 hours) Theres Autobahn in Joliet Il (3 tracks in 1 location), Gingerman in South Haven MI, Grattan in Belding MI and Blackhawk farms in northern Illinois.
If you do Putnam next year with Sportbiketracktime Ill see you there. I rode the track for the first time this year and Im in love. GREAT TRACK - FAST FAST FAST and FLOWING. I LOVE IT.
Just a FYI STT has 3 dates and 3 tracks to end the season this year that do not require a membership to ride. Autobahn 9/25 & 9/26 north and south course. (north is PERFECT for the 250) Gingerman 10/2 & 10/3 for $110 a day (my favorite track) and Grattan 10/16 & 10/17 for $110 a day. You didnt say weather your north or south of Putnam but If you live north of the track your even closer to the "other" tracks than you might think.
WELCOME TO THE ADDICTION....

tiggen · September 13th, 2010, 05:38 PM

Awesome! Great pics!

rceezy · September 13th, 2010, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by almost40

Well glad your hooked.

There are other tracks that arent all that far from you. (3-4 hours) Theres Autobahn in Joliet Il (3 tracks in 1 location), Gingerman in South Haven MI, Grattan in Belding MI and Blackhawk farms in northern Illinois.
If you do Putnam next year with Sportbiketracktime Ill see you there. I rode the track for the first time this year and Im in love. GREAT TRACK - FAST FAST FAST and FLOWING. I LOVE IT.
Just a FYI STT has 3 dates and 3 tracks to end the season this year that do not require a membership to ride. Autobahn 9/25 & 9/26 north and south course. (north is PERFECT for the 250) Gingerman 10/2 & 10/3 for $110 a day (my favorite track) and Grattan 10/16 & 10/17 for $110 a day. You didnt say weather your north or south of Putnam but If you live north of the track your even closer to the "other" tracks than you might think.
WELCOME TO THE ADDICTION....

I hear you, it's definitely a "crack day". I can't wait to get some real track boots! Barber is on my to do list and so is Road Atlanta. We were going to do Gingerman a few months ago but those plans didn't work out so well. I live South of Putnam so it's about 2 hours north of us. I would love to race at every track in the US and then if I ever become a millionaire hit up some European tracks... but that's only if Rossi accepts my marriage proposal.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tiggen

Awesome! Great pics!

Thank you... I wanna go back in time so bad. It was THE perfect day. The weather was amazing (it wasn't too hot, and just perfectly breezy) ... sigh.

rceezy · September 13th, 2010, 06:08 PM

Bummer, those boots are size 40. I need 38/39.

JS73 · September 13th, 2010, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rceezy

Bummer, those boots are size 40. I need 38/39.

Check these A-stars. Womens Stella S-MX 5. They are available in 38.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...X-5-Boots.aspx

rceezy · September 13th, 2010, 06:49 PM

Oh Joel! Thank you!! I'd add rep but I don't think we have that option!

JS73 · September 13th, 2010, 07:11 PM

No problem RC, anytime.
BTW Motostrano has the B-2s in 38. Those A-stars look good, but I just looked at the vid and those are geared for street riding (i.e more comfort) and may be a little too flexy for the track IMO. I would go with the Sidi boots, which are track oriented and provide good ankle protection.
Here's a link to Motostrano.
http://www.motostrano.com/sib2labo.html

rceezy · September 13th, 2010, 07:21 PM

You're pretty handy! Thanks for all of the links - I'm hoping they stay this cheap until month end so I can save up $200.

September 10th, 2010, 04:34 PM	#1
rceezy Lean Me Name: RC Location: America Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 678 Blog Entries: 4	56K Beware: Track Day Success (One less item on the bucket list!) 9/5/10 - Best day of my life so far. (Okay, it's pretty close to the day my kids were born but that's another story) A local forum that I am on decided to all pitch in and rent Putnam Road Course for a day. We invited a few other local forums to join in as well. In total there were about 54 (58 max) riders. We only had about 21 riders in the Novice group which is pretty minimal compared to when Cycle Options/STT hosts their track days. Anyway - I was very nervous about riding at the track. I just could not comprehend how someone like me (hardly put 1,000 miles this season due to being a Mommy) would do at a track but I kept reminding myself that the track is the safest place to learn. It eliminates the cars, the misplaced trees, the crooked blind turns, and (some of) the animals... so I got over myself and I bought a spot from a friend of mine who had been in an accident a few weeks prior to the track day. I had already bought my leather suit in May so I was pretty much ready to go. Putnam Early Morning Going to tech and register (It was FREEZING, only 60 degrees that morning!) Thank God I found those boots in the back of my truck, LOL!! BRR Riders Meeting LOL, My friend Terry has some fashion sense! A few other random shots that I like! Putting my boyfriend to work. LOL I can't wait to go back to the track. I want to get clip on's (which I'm researching on the site!) in the future since I'm leaning towards tracking the 250 out since I rarely get to ride on the street anymore. Anyway, sorry for the picture overload. I am just so happy that one of my dreams came true!

September 10th, 2010, 05:00 PM	#4
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Looked like fun. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

September 10th, 2010, 05:10 PM	#6
spooph ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Spooph Location: Golden, CO Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '15	AWESOME! Lookin good out there! __________________________________________________ My therapist has 2 wheels and a seat. If you are ever in doubt to my tone, please refer to my avatar.

September 10th, 2010, 06:24 PM	#10
00NissanNinja I hate driving... Name: S Location: SW Ohio Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 13 Triumph Street Triple R, 09 Ninja 250r (Sold 4/20/12) Posts: A lot.	great pics and nice riding! I would like to do the same as you one day... __________________________________________________ 09 ninja 2fiddy SE Driving slow things fast

September 11th, 2010, 08:00 AM	#11
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Nice tuning fork sweatshirt. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

September 10th, 2010, 04:46 PM	#2
zilaniz ninjette.org member Name: Jeff Location: PA Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 08 R6 Posts: 224	Looks like a lot of fun, I still need to get myself to the track since there is one only about an hour and a half away Who did the lettering on your suite?

September 10th, 2010, 04:59 PM	#3
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	Glad to hear you track day went well, I will be back at Putnam in October hopefully. Work on your lines and the speed will come, the control rider last track day really helped me out with the statement "stick your knee over the stripes". That really helped me maintain speed coming from 2 through 3.

September 10th, 2010, 05:01 PM	#5
welcome2thedawn ninjette.org guru Name: dawn Location: portland, or Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250r modded, 73 honda cl200, 74 kawasaki 400 triple Posts: 255	yaaaayy!!! nice pics! looks like a lot of fun! can we get a full on shot of you in the suit? gotta please all the "pink fans", right

September 10th, 2010, 06:06 PM	#8
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Great form, RC!! um... when riding the bike, too. another one hooked, eh??? have fun!

September 11th, 2010, 08:46 AM	#12
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	yep, should see you there; its the 16th event with nesba i am going to try and finish the season with

September 11th, 2010, 11:06 AM	#14
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	Great pics, RC! :-) I love the action shots! Just like you're doing, one of my favorite things to do is look at my pictures from the mountains and figure out what I still need to improve. You look awesome, girl! __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

September 11th, 2010, 12:26 PM	#16
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Those are ssome great shots. It looks like you had a blast.

September 13th, 2010, 06:16 AM	#18
JS73 ninjette.org guru Name: Joel Location: Orlando, FL Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 Posts: 256	Nice photos, looking good RC

September 13th, 2010, 10:19 AM	#19
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	That's awesome! May I suggest buying some better boots (ie. race boots).

September 13th, 2010, 11:21 AM	#22
JS73 ninjette.org guru Name: Joel Location: Orlando, FL Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 Posts: 256	Sidi B-2 Ladies boots. http://www.kneedraggers.com/product/...2-Ladies-Boots __________________________________________________ WERA #273 Novice Boogeyman Racing.

September 13th, 2010, 01:36 PM	#24
almost40 ninjette.org Monkey Spank Name: Kevin Location: Illinois Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Track-Bike Woodcraft clip-ons and rearsets FZ-6 track bike Posts: A lot.	Well glad your hooked. There are other tracks that arent all that far from you. (3-4 hours) Theres Autobahn in Joliet Il (3 tracks in 1 location), Gingerman in South Haven MI, Grattan in Belding MI and Blackhawk farms in northern Illinois. If you do Putnam next year with Sportbiketracktime Ill see you there. I rode the track for the first time this year and Im in love. GREAT TRACK - FAST FAST FAST and FLOWING. I LOVE IT. Just a FYI STT has 3 dates and 3 tracks to end the season this year that do not require a membership to ride. Autobahn 9/25 & 9/26 north and south course. (north is PERFECT for the 250) Gingerman 10/2 & 10/3 for $110 a day (my favorite track) and Grattan 10/16 & 10/17 for $110 a day. You didnt say weather your north or south of Putnam but If you live north of the track your even closer to the "other" tracks than you might think. WELCOME TO THE ADDICTION.... __________________________________________________ Black 250R Full Area P QC Dyno Jet Kit 100 main 41T Rear Sprocket

September 13th, 2010, 05:38 PM	#25
tiggen ninjette.org guru Name: John Location: Atlanta Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2003 250 Posts: 333	Awesome! Great pics!

September 13th, 2010, 06:08 PM	#27
rceezy Lean Me Name: RC Location: America Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 678 Blog Entries: 4	Bummer, those boots are size 40. I need 38/39.

September 13th, 2010, 06:49 PM	#29
rceezy Lean Me Name: RC Location: America Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 678 Blog Entries: 4	Oh Joel! Thank you!! I'd add rep but I don't think we have that option!

September 13th, 2010, 07:11 PM	#30
JS73 ninjette.org guru Name: Joel Location: Orlando, FL Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 Posts: 256	No problem RC, anytime. BTW Motostrano has the B-2s in 38. Those A-stars look good, but I just looked at the vid and those are geared for street riding (i.e more comfort) and may be a little too flexy for the track IMO. I would go with the Sidi boots, which are track oriented and provide good ankle protection. Here's a link to Motostrano. http://www.motostrano.com/sib2labo.html __________________________________________________ WERA #273 Novice Boogeyman Racing.

September 13th, 2010, 07:21 PM	#31
rceezy Lean Me Name: RC Location: America Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 678 Blog Entries: 4	You're pretty handy! Thanks for all of the links - I'm hoping they stay this cheap until month end so I can save up $200.

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