Jennings GP respectable lap times?

[Daniel Elfert]

Hey all, I apologize if this has been posted before, but I am wondering...

What is the general Jennings GP lap time that WERA E SS Novice guys are running? Or what would be a decent base time?

I went out again this past weekend and yesterday I managed to get down to 1:45 or so, but I couldn't go any faster. My averages were around 1.48.

I'm going as fast as possible on the straights, 6th gear fully tucked just barely making 100 mph, and I'm going pretty quick through corners, most wide open.

Is this a decent lap time for a pre gen 250? If not, where do y'all make up for the lack of straightaway speed?

Also, it's a 2005 Ninja 250.

Thanks!

-Daniel

[AwDang]

this was your second trip to Jennings ever?
45's are respectable. Theres still time to be made in the corners, and on the side of the tires. Less brake, more gas sooner.

[csmith12]

Hi Daniel!

Sprint race times at Jennings are in the low 1:30's. A couple of the really, really fast guys can see high 1:29's. I would expect to see mid-30's from the novice racer group.

I have no special tricks to Jennings, the 250 line is much tighter than the 600 line, the turn in points are different but the main thing is to carry as much speed as possible. For example at race pace on a 250, once you crack the throttle in turn 1, you won't touch the brakes until turn 5.

If your pregen still has the stock 16in wheels, you will be at a slight tire disadvantage but Jennings has some crazy grip, so maybe that is not so much of an issue there.

[Daniel Elfert]

Originally Posted by AwDang

this was your second trip to Jennings ever?
45's are respectable. Theres still time to be made in the corners, and on the side of the tires. Less brake, more gas sooner.

I've been there 3 weekends before but that was years ago when I was 15 and 16 years old, was kinda nervous to go fast because to this day I still have never ridden on the street outside my neighborhood.

Also I did a few modifications to my bike with suspension and getting rid of the K630s. I could definitely improve in the corners with confidence, especially turn one and 13 off and on the front straight.

Thanks guys, really appreciate it!

[Daniel Elfert]

Originally Posted by csmith12

Hi Daniel!

Sprint race times at Jennings are in the low 1:30's. A couple of the really, really fast guys can see high 1:29's. I would expect to see mid-30's from the novice racer group.

I have no special tricks to Jennings, the 250 line is much tighter than the 600 line, the turn in points are different but the main thing is to carry as much speed as possible. For example at race pace on a 250, once you crack the throttle in turn 1, you won't touch the brakes until turn 5.

If your pregen still has the stock 16in wheels, you will be at a slight tire disadvantage but Jennings has some crazy grip, so maybe that is not so much of an issue there.

Yeah I can see what you're saying too on the line being tighter and the throttle. I'm all the way open halfway through 1 and Im open all the way till 3, and I let off slightly.

I could probably gain a little bit of time there too :-)

[Floki]

Do you have a race license? I'm going to the endurance races 11/20-22 at jennings and I live 15 minutes north of slidell. I'll gladly load your bike up and drive us out there to ride and race! I work at friendly powersports on weekends if you ever need anything for your bike. I'll help out a fellow ninjette member for sure!

[csmith12]

Here I will give you a couple of line tips;

Turn 8, you can take it hotter than you think. Stop trying to go faster when the front starts "digging down". 8 is one of those corners where you will 100% for sure brake all the way to apex.
Turn 10 is WOT from 9's exit, your eyes will tell you to slow down, but she will hold.
11 is just a slight roll off to set entry speed, the front will dig down here too but ride it out.
LOL at braking for 12 and 2!!!!
13 is the tricky corner, mess it up and 14 is foobared... if 14 is foobared, front straight drive is lost and you will get drafted near the start/finish.

Of course, I ride a new gen with a rosso II rear and SC1 front. Please be careful with those tips as your tires may not support such things. Feel out practice and be honest with yourself before blindly trying anything that I have commented.

No more tips, because I might be there racin'. lol

If I see you down there, feel free to stop by my paddock spot for a chat and a drink. You will recognize the red #511, AFJ, Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, DP Brakes, Motul, Tampax bike! hahahahahhahaha

[AwDang]

if you can't make the race weekend. I'd recommend this coming weekend.

[Daniel Elfert]

Originally Posted by Floki

Do you have a race license? I'm going to the endurance races 11/20-22 at jennings and I live 15 minutes north of slidell. I'll gladly load your bike up and drive us out there to ride and race! I work at friendly powersports on weekends if you ever need anything for your bike. I'll help out a fellow ninjette member for sure!

I've been to friendly powersports on old Spanish trail plenty of times actually! And no I don't have a race license yet but I'm looking to get one at some point when I can attend Ed Bargys school. Thanks a ton though man! I'll remember who you are for future events

[Daniel Elfert]

Originally Posted by csmith12

Here I will give you a couple of line tips;

Turn 8, you can take it hotter than you think. Stop trying to go faster when the front starts "digging down". 8 is one of those corners where you will 100% for sure brake all the way to apex.
Turn 10 is WOT from 9's exit, your eyes will tell you to slow down, but she will hold.
11 is just a slight roll off to set entry speed, the front will dig down here too but ride it out.
LOL at braking for 12 and 2!!!!
13 is the tricky corner, mess it up and 14 is foobared... if 14 is foobared, front straight drive is lost and you will get drafted near the start/finish.

Of course, I ride a new gen with a rosso II rear and SC1 front. Please be careful with those tips as your tires may not support such things. Feel out practice and be honest with yourself before blindly trying anything that I have commented.

No more tips, because I might be there racin'. lol

If I see you down there, feel free to stop by my paddock spot for a chat and a drink. You will recognize the red #511, AFJ, Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, DP Brakes, Motul, Tampax bike! hahahahahhahaha

Yeah I've been following that to think of it. I'd hug the rumble strips at 7 and late apex into 8 to have more speed. Corner 2 and 12 aren't even corners as far as throttle goes in my book as well! Haha

[Sirref]

edit: wrong thread :lmao: