How to have fun at a rainy track day

csmith12 · October 29th, 2012, 05:46 AM

My friend "Sticker Steve" having a bit of fun in the garages at Putnam. It rained nearly the whole day but didn't dampen the mood.

It's like I always say, "It is what you make it".

Link to original page on YouTube.

csmith12 · October 29th, 2012, 05:49 AM

@choneofakind - you should recognize a few faces in this vid.

CC Cowboy · October 29th, 2012, 05:58 AM

That's really some wet humor.

choneofakind · October 29th, 2012, 11:05 AM

Hahaha! That made me laugh. Couple faces I recognize. Where were you in that video??

csmith12 · October 29th, 2012, 11:16 AM

Yea, in the back sitting a chair. I had just road a session in the rain.

csmith12 · October 29th, 2012, 11:43 AM

In fact, I think this was just a bit after this happening to me. I wish I had rains that day so I could have mixed it up with them.

quote from another forum: csmith12 == reactor

Quote:

highlights: 4:40 to 6:30 - passed reactor way too close
7:10 to 7:45
8:37 to 9:34
9:48 to 11:00
11:40 to 12:30 (another close pass with reactor ...sorry man!)

Link to original page on YouTube.

csmith12 · October 29th, 2012, 11:51 AM

The seriously close passes are at 5:45 and 12:15 through the same 2 turns. I love riding in the rain!

Aggrotech · October 29th, 2012, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

In fact, I think this was just a bit after this happening to me. I wish I had rains that day so I could have mixed it up with them.

quote from another forum: csmith12 == reactor

Link to original page on YouTube.

whats the dude doing right at 4:48 with the left hand and finger in the air?

choneofakind · October 29th, 2012, 08:55 PM

I want to meet more of these guys next season. We gotta get into the junkies garage to chat!

csmith12 · October 29th, 2012, 09:02 PM

He is giving a hand signal to the riders behind him that they are upon an off pace rider that may get spooked if passed close. Although she is a great rider (on a 250 too

), it's a respect thing. Watch it in HD, you will see he holds 1 finger up, meaning "Wait 1 minute". So it a "casual" wait signal.

Everyone in this video knows each others riding pretty well. We ride together nearly every weekend during the season. If you ask the guy who gave the signal, he would rather go down than her.

Thanks how we roll....

csmith12 · October 29th, 2012, 09:05 PM

Actually, that was a good question. Sometimes, depending on the track or weather conditions. You may have to take matters in your own hands when it comes to on track events. You can't always wait for a flag.

Even on the track, use your best judgement.

csmith12 · October 29th, 2012, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

I want to meet more of these guys next season. We gotta get into the junkies garage to chat!

I should have taken you over there. My bad yo but you were doing great and didn't wan't to mess with your flow. Meeting our pit neighbors was cool too. If you see them again, they will gladly help out any way they can. Even though they were complete strangers. That is how most riders are.

We will spend more time in the coaches garage next time.

You have my

. lol

choneofakind · October 29th, 2012, 09:15 PM

Hey no worries, I just wanted them off my track so I could ride more!

It was a little overwhelming at first anyways. For most of the morning, I was just worried about remembering which turn was next.

csmith12 · October 29th, 2012, 09:35 PM

Yep, as predicted.

October 29th, 2012, 05:46 AM	#1
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	How to have fun at a rainy track day My friend "Sticker Steve" having a bit of fun in the garages at Putnam. It rained nearly the whole day but didn't dampen the mood. It's like I always say, "It is what you make it". Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

October 29th, 2012, 05:49 AM	#2
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	@choneofakind - you should recognize a few faces in this vid. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

October 29th, 2012, 05:58 AM	#3
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	That's really some wet humor. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

October 29th, 2012, 11:16 AM	#5
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Yea, in the back sitting a chair. I had just road a session in the rain. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

October 29th, 2012, 11:51 AM	#7
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	The seriously close passes are at 5:45 and 12:15 through the same 2 turns. I love riding in the rain! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

October 29th, 2012, 11:05 AM	#4
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Hahaha! That made me laugh. Couple faces I recognize. Where were you in that video??

October 29th, 2012, 08:55 PM	#9
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	I want to meet more of these guys next season. We gotta get into the junkies garage to chat!

October 29th, 2012, 09:02 PM	#10
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	He is giving a hand signal to the riders behind him that they are upon an off pace rider that may get spooked if passed close. Although she is a great rider (on a 250 too ), it's a respect thing. Watch it in HD, you will see he holds 1 finger up, meaning "Wait 1 minute". So it a "casual" wait signal. Everyone in this video knows each others riding pretty well. We ride together nearly every weekend during the season. If you ask the guy who gave the signal, he would rather go down than her. Thanks how we roll.... __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

October 29th, 2012, 09:05 PM	#11
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Actually, that was a good question. Sometimes, depending on the track or weather conditions. You may have to take matters in your own hands when it comes to on track events. You can't always wait for a flag. Even on the track, use your best judgement. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

October 29th, 2012, 09:15 PM	#13
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Hey no worries, I just wanted them off my track so I could ride more! It was a little overwhelming at first anyways. For most of the morning, I was just worried about remembering which turn was next.

October 29th, 2012, 09:35 PM	#14
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Yep, as predicted. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Rainy Day at the Track Advice Please	RedPepper64	Ninjettes At Speed	7	October 6th, 2013 12:43 PM
A fun rainy ride in Northern California	Alex	Ride Reports	5	March 23rd, 2011 12:01 PM
[motorcyclenews.com] - Rocket Centre open day promises huge discounts and a fun day o	Ninjette Newsbot	Motorcycling News	0	July 9th, 2008 09:19 PM
[motorcyclenews.com] - Rocket Centre open day promises huge discounts and a fun day o	Ninjette Newsbot	Motorcycling News	0	July 9th, 2008 05:56 AM