First race - first win!

KTRacing38 · May 17th, 2010, 07:34 PM

I had my first race on my Ninja 250 this weekend at Shannonville. What a blast this bike is on the track! I was so happy to FINALLY get to ride it on the track!

I had a slow start to the weekend - the 250 is soooo different from my R6. I had to relearn the track too as I hadn't been there in a year and a half. But I dropped my times every session.

I entered into two classes - Women's Cup and Ninja Cup. Women's Cup just ended up being extra track time. There is no way the Ninja can compete with 600s! My two races ended up being back to back. Ninja Cup first, Women's Cup right after. In the end, I got my first win and first lap record... yeah! Unfortunately, I was the only one in the Ninja class! My hubby was supposed to race against me, but he crashed in an earlier race. He wasn't hurt, but the bike needed some repairs.

A couple pics taken by Rob MacLennan at morallyambiguous.net...

JS73 · May 17th, 2010, 08:02 PM

Very nice and looking really good. How is that Elka shock working for you? Have you done anything to the forks? I am still on stock suspension and looking to upgrade soon.

Congrats on your first race!

RaceBikeRentals · May 17th, 2010, 08:12 PM

Sweeeeet. Congrats!

rceezy · May 17th, 2010, 08:14 PM

I admire you! That is so awesome. Please keep representing for us! <3 <3 <3!!

KTRacing38 · May 17th, 2010, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JS73

Very nice and looking really good. How is that Elka shock working for you? Have you done anything to the forks? I am still on stock suspension and looking to upgrade soon.

Love the Elka shock. It's MUCH better than the stock one. I have upgraded springs and a heavier fork oil in the forks. The bike was working really well for me this weekend.

Next up is a track day or two to get more comfortable.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JS73

Congrats on your first race!

First race on the Ninja... I've done a season on a R6 and a few races on a RC51.

Snake · May 18th, 2010, 05:40 AM

Congatulations, it looked like fun.

rockNroll · May 18th, 2010, 02:13 PM

That's just all kinds of cool

kick ass!

tjkamper · May 18th, 2010, 02:31 PM

That is awsome!

Sorry about your man's bike.

lockie · May 18th, 2010, 03:14 PM

Congrats. Looks like lots of fun and lots of dedication.

CC Cowboy · May 18th, 2010, 03:53 PM

Now you have a checkered past!

BlueRaven · May 18th, 2010, 07:07 PM

Congrats! Makes me wish i was younger.

KTRacing38 · May 19th, 2010, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueRaven

Congrats! Makes me wish i was younger.

Never too old to start racing! One of the girls that started last year is 48 and one of my other friends started two years ago at the age of 46. Both are still racing!

binlagin · May 20th, 2010, 01:59 PM

Great pics and good job!

I should have rode my ass out there to spectate! How ever... i think coming from Ottawa, might be pushing it for a days ride.

You got any races coming up at Calabogie?

KTRacing38 · May 20th, 2010, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by binlagin

Great pics and good job!

I should have rode my ass out there to spectate! How ever... i think coming from Ottawa, might be pushing it for a days ride.

You got any races coming up at Calabogie?

No races for the 250 at Bogie. I might come out to the National to watch though. Always good racing there!

I'm planning to do a track day at Bogie in June though... once I figure out when, I'll let you know. You could come out and ride with me!

scotty · May 20th, 2010, 07:15 PM

Pictures look awsome! Looks like alot of fun!

I have to ask, how do you find tracks to practice/race on?

binlagin · May 20th, 2010, 08:00 PM

I'm totally in.

I needed an excuse to sign up for another track day! Especially If I can shadow someone who has more experience then me!

Riding on the streets after going to Shannonville, just doesn't seem to be doing it for me anymore.

Since I haven't reached my limits yet... I'm worried about pushing it to hard on the streets and doing something really stupid. So I'll just keep that kind of riding to a closed course.

Sometime in June eh? That's NOT FAR!! Ooooo yes I'm excited

May 17th, 2010, 07:34 PM	#1
KTRacing38 2010 250 Cup Champion Name: Kristy Location: Port Perry, Ontario, Canada Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R and 2007 Honda CR150F Posts: 168	First race - first win! I had my first race on my Ninja 250 this weekend at Shannonville. What a blast this bike is on the track! I was so happy to FINALLY get to ride it on the track! I had a slow start to the weekend - the 250 is soooo different from my R6. I had to relearn the track too as I hadn't been there in a year and a half. But I dropped my times every session. I entered into two classes - Women's Cup and Ninja Cup. Women's Cup just ended up being extra track time. There is no way the Ninja can compete with 600s! My two races ended up being back to back. Ninja Cup first, Women's Cup right after. In the end, I got my first win and first lap record... yeah! Unfortunately, I was the only one in the Ninja class! My hubby was supposed to race against me, but he crashed in an earlier race. He wasn't hurt, but the bike needed some repairs. A couple pics taken by Rob MacLennan at morallyambiguous.net...

May 17th, 2010, 08:12 PM	#3
RaceBikeRentals Pimpin Name: Richard Location: Ninja 250 Whorehouse Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Bunch of em Posts: 973	Sweeeeet. Congrats! __________________________________________________ -Richard MotoList.com <<<List your stuff!

May 18th, 2010, 02:13 PM	#7
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	That's just all kinds of cool kick ass! __________________________________________________ Always get a second opinion because most of these people are makin' this stuff up

May 18th, 2010, 02:31 PM	#8
tjkamper ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Travis Location: Warwick, RI Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	That is awsome! Sorry about your man's bike. __________________________________________________ Addicted to anything that has an engine and rolls.

May 18th, 2010, 03:53 PM	#10
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	Now you have a checkered past! __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

May 17th, 2010, 08:02 PM	#2
JS73 ninjette.org guru Name: Joel Location: Orlando, FL Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 Posts: 256	Very nice and looking really good. How is that Elka shock working for you? Have you done anything to the forks? I am still on stock suspension and looking to upgrade soon. Congrats on your first race!

May 17th, 2010, 08:14 PM	#4
rceezy Lean Me Name: RC Location: America Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 678 Blog Entries: 4	I admire you! That is so awesome. Please keep representing for us! <3 <3 <3!!

May 18th, 2010, 05:40 AM	#6
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	Congatulations, it looked like fun.

May 18th, 2010, 03:14 PM	#9
lockie ninjette.org sage Name: don Location: Port Elgin NB Canada Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 blue ninja 250R Posts: 742	Congrats. Looks like lots of fun and lots of dedication.

May 18th, 2010, 07:07 PM	#11
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	Congrats! Makes me wish i was younger. __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

May 20th, 2010, 01:59 PM	#13
binlagin ninjette.org member Name: Ben Location: Ottawa Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2005 CBR600RR Posts: 132	Great pics and good job! I should have rode my ass out there to spectate! How ever... i think coming from Ottawa, might be pushing it for a days ride. You got any races coming up at Calabogie? __________________________________________________ 2005 CBR600RR - 2:19 Calabogie Motorsports Park, Ontario, Canada

May 20th, 2010, 07:15 PM	#15
scotty ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Scott Location: Carlise Ohio Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): Yahama v star 650 classic Posts: A lot.	Pictures look awsome! Looks like alot of fun! I have to ask, how do you find tracks to practice/race on?

May 20th, 2010, 08:00 PM	#16
binlagin ninjette.org member Name: Ben Location: Ottawa Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2005 CBR600RR Posts: 132	I'm totally in. I needed an excuse to sign up for another track day! Especially If I can shadow someone who has more experience then me! Riding on the streets after going to Shannonville, just doesn't seem to be doing it for me anymore. Since I haven't reached my limits yet... I'm worried about pushing it to hard on the streets and doing something really stupid. So I'll just keep that kind of riding to a closed course. Sometime in June eh? That's NOT FAR!! Ooooo yes I'm excited __________________________________________________ 2005 CBR600RR - 2:19 Calabogie Motorsports Park, Ontario, Canada

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