September 10th, 2010, 04:34 PM | #1 |
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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! |
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September 10th, 2010, 04:46 PM | #2 |
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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? |
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September 10th, 2010, 04:59 PM | #3 |
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Name: Neil
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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.
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September 10th, 2010, 05:00 PM | #4 |
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Looked like fun.
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September 10th, 2010, 05:01 PM | #5 |
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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
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September 10th, 2010, 05:10 PM | #6 |
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AWESOME! Lookin good out there!
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September 10th, 2010, 05:51 PM | #7 | |||
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Thank you, I wouldn't mind living out of a suitcase if it meant track days every weekend. I just need some money! |
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September 10th, 2010, 06:06 PM | #8 |
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Great form, RC!! um... when riding the bike, too.
another one hooked, eh??? have fun! |
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September 10th, 2010, 06:09 PM | #9 |
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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)
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September 10th, 2010, 06:24 PM | #10 |
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great pics and nice riding! I would like to do the same as you one day...
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September 11th, 2010, 08:00 AM | #11 |
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Nice tuning fork sweatshirt.
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September 11th, 2010, 08:46 AM | #12 |
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yep, should see you there; its the 16th event with nesba i am going to try and finish the season with
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September 11th, 2010, 11:06 AM | #14 |
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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!
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September 11th, 2010, 12:21 PM | #15 |
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<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!
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September 11th, 2010, 12:26 PM | #16 |
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Those are ssome great shots. It looks like you had a blast.
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September 11th, 2010, 12:44 PM | #17 |
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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!
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September 13th, 2010, 06:16 AM | #18 |
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Nice photos, looking good RC
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September 13th, 2010, 10:19 AM | #19 |
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That's awesome!
May I suggest buying some better boots (ie. race boots). |
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September 13th, 2010, 10:56 AM | #20 | |
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Thank you! I can't stop looking at them. LOL
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September 13th, 2010, 11:10 AM | #21 |
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September 13th, 2010, 11:21 AM | #22 |
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September 13th, 2010, 12:06 PM | #23 | |
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I am so glad I found those boots in my car or else I would have had frozen toes that morning.
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September 13th, 2010, 01:36 PM | #24 |
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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....
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September 13th, 2010, 05:38 PM | #25 |
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Awesome! Great pics!
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September 13th, 2010, 05:48 PM | #26 | |
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September 13th, 2010, 06:36 PM | #28 |
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Check these A-stars. Womens Stella S-MX 5. They are available in 38.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...X-5-Boots.aspx
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September 13th, 2010, 07:11 PM | #30 |
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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
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