Mid-Ohio Track Day v2 - June 21/22 (Fri/Sat) - Page 11

choneofakind · June 16th, 2013, 06:08 AM

Look for the Purple/green pregen, Blue-ish GMC Sierra, and little atv/bike trailer. That's me.

What group is your son running? I'd love to get a tow from a young person as well as csmith12

csmith12 · June 16th, 2013, 06:19 AM

Borrow or rent a truck Neil. You got this!

See you their Geo! What group is your son riding in?

If Jace shows up, that will be at least 4 or 5 2fiddys. Hellz yea!

csmith12 · June 16th, 2013, 06:22 AM

@choneofakind - no doubt iZapps son will be in A or I

choneofakind · June 16th, 2013, 06:36 AM

dang.
<-- Nooooob.

iZapp · June 16th, 2013, 09:11 AM

its looking like Fri for us. we run I-group, unless twilight which is I/A only (one group). Zack says Jace will probably run both days.

choneofakind · June 16th, 2013, 09:15 AM

nice! Try and set up your tent near us and we can hang out during our down time.

csmith12 · June 17th, 2013, 08:31 AM

If your standing in the paddock, facing the track, gunna try to be in the upper right corner of the upper paddock. Red 250 #511.

Only 4 more days!!!!

choneofakind · June 17th, 2013, 01:44 PM

Stoked!! but also sick... took the afternoon off to sleep, gonna take some nyquil tonight to catch up on sleep. I'll be riding no matter what! I just might bring a box of tissues with me

Chris, what food can we bring to help out for dinner/breakfast?

csmith12 · June 17th, 2013, 01:53 PM

If you wanna help with the food thing bring;

hot dogs or hambuger/chicken
buns or chips
pop

bacon and/or biscuits
water

Bring anything personal that you want for you cooler.

iZapp · June 17th, 2013, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

If you wanna help with the food thing bring;

hot dogs or hambuger/chicken
buns or chips
pop

bacon and/or biscuits
water

Bring anything personal that you want for you cooler.

midO will supply lunch/dinner, fyi. nothing crazy- usually burgers or chicken sandwiches, chips, cookies etc.

i would however bring some gatorade, and snacks/quick energy like trail bars, fruit, etc for between sessions to keep your mental acuity up. easy to get tired, especially that late into the day.

we'll prolly stick around a while fri evening to have a couple beers before heading back home.

csmith12 · June 17th, 2013, 02:38 PM

Thanks Geo but I am planning on camping with minimal times leaving the track and there for 2 days. Breakfast, lunch and dinner + snacks are on my menu. Stop by for that beer, be glad to have one with you.

choneofakind · June 17th, 2013, 03:47 PM

Chris,

My dad wants to know what kind of brew you like?

csmith12 · June 17th, 2013, 04:09 PM

Any kind, I am not picky.

EDIT: ok... maybe not Miller. lol

choneofakind · June 17th, 2013, 04:15 PM

He says, "good, I don't swill (Bud Light)". I think he might bring a couple beers.

csmith12 · June 19th, 2013, 10:14 AM

2 more days....

choneofakind · June 19th, 2013, 03:06 PM

We're bringing hot dogs, buns, a case of bottled water, and some folding camping chairs, and a tiny tent for my dad. I'm also bringing a 5 gallon can of gas so I'm good for Saturday. We've got foamy pads and sleeping bags to camp overnight.

I'm also bringing spare fluids, every tool I own, and all my riding gear.

Anything else we can contribute? I'd hate for you to feel like we're taking advantage of your hospitality. I'm already sleeping in your tent

csmith12 · June 19th, 2013, 03:12 PM

Your good. Don't even worry about it.

csmith12 · June 20th, 2013, 10:10 AM

My plans are changing a bit, at the last minute. I have my 250, 2 600's, my pit bike, gear + supplies, I am totally full on the small trailer.

Also, I will NOT be there Thurs. night. In fact, it looks like I am pushing to get there by 3pm on Fri. I have to spend the evening tonight fixing a brake problem on the Durango and loading. If you get there before me, reserve our spot in the right corner of the paddock or somewhere else around the fence line. Basically, I am looking for a spot with shade.

Next update in this thread will be trackside!

See ya'lls there! The weather looks perfect!

choneofakind · June 20th, 2013, 01:34 PM

Okay @csmith12, I can do that. just to be clear, aim for the same big asphalt area as last year behind the garages, but head for the back in the shade? hahah go screen shot google maps and circle the right lot for me.

good luck on the brake work

csmith12 · June 20th, 2013, 06:48 PM

Bring your bike too or ride the pit bike, it a long walk to the rest rooms. lol

choneofakind · June 20th, 2013, 07:31 PM

Thanks for that picture, helps a lot. hahah, we're bringing bicycles already so we can explore the infield on Sat morning.

Bike is all prepped!! (I think I have enough chain slack this year,

) I've got everything ready to go in the morning. We're set to be there around 12:45 or so. We'll try and sprawl a bit there so you have a spot whenever you show up.

I just got an email from Mid-Ohio reminding me to fill out my liability forms. Never did that last year, I'll do it when I get there if they want me to.

Oh well.

Super excited! I'll cya tomorrow. My cell is still the same number if you need to call me for whatever reason. I've still got you in my phone as well.

csmith12 · June 20th, 2013, 07:43 PM

pm me your number again. I got a new phone and lost all my crap.

csmith12 · June 22nd, 2013, 08:58 AM

We are having a blast. Will have pics soon.

tnr4 · June 22nd, 2013, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by csmith12

We are having a blast. Will have pics soon.

So jealous! HI QUALITY PICS TO LIVE VICARIOUSLY THROUGH YOU!

Jiggles · June 22nd, 2013, 09:43 AM

Ah **** was this today? Dammit I missed it

choneofakind · June 22nd, 2013, 08:28 PM

dude, I dragged knee!!

Oh and Chris, that "little wiggle" through 8 that I told you about? I watched the butt-cam and holy sh!t that was a huge wiggle!! I was so in the zone I barely noticed. I'll post it eventually.

tnr4 · June 22nd, 2013, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

dude, I dragged knee!!

You stud!!!

choneofakind · June 23rd, 2013, 08:40 AM

Haven't even looked at the pictures my dad took yet (not hopeful, lol) but my GoPro has delivered. I got the big moment on film yo!

Turn 8, butt-cam:

Not sure why that's so small

csmith12 · June 23rd, 2013, 09:14 AM

What a great couple of days! Hot and humid with swampa** but awesome none the less. Chone tell you dad, thanks for everything and it was very nice to enjoy a few days with us. And Kevin #2 (black crb) said "Nice riding with you". I think the stamina contest was a draw. Chone peddled a bike around for 2 days and rode in the 90 degree/80% humidity heat. Ahhhh.... youth. And I get the long and strong award for doing the same thing plus putting in a 20 hour days on Sat.

Imma see what I can do about getting Kyle's pics. I think that it's a total load of crap how that deal went down.

The guy who went down in turn 7, you know, the one who dumped oil all over the track and left in ambulance... broken hip. It was a rider from my local group and I didn't even know it.

Currently in cbus waiting for transport to cincy.

I did manage to pull out a few pics, but not many. Between the fast paced day, helping when I had the energy and the heat, I didn't get many pics. But here is the pit area.

I have to say that Chone once again, did fabulously and it was glad to see that his miles of smiles was still there. Especially after getting a knee down on both sides. I was super bummed about not being able to ride any sessions with you due to the rain but NEXT TIME for sure. You should register in I and go from there. You can bump back down if at any time if you feel uncomfortable. And seriously, welcome to the knee draggers club.

The only thing left is to get really comfy and start going faster. You made amazing progress in just 3 track days, well done, well done.

Again, thanks for everything and can't wait until next time!

csmith12 · June 23rd, 2013, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

I got the big moment on film yo!

That my friend, is bad a**. Look at you with totally great form and zoned in on the #5 just like I said. Rail those corners!

EDIT: I just noticed your apexing before the top of the crest. That is the the faster line, dats how you do it my man!

csmith12 · June 23rd, 2013, 09:56 AM

@iZapp - Nice railing some corners with you and your son. I seen him on my 6 a few times. Not sure if he got a tow from me, luck or if I was of any help but when I was behind him he looked great out there. Wish there wasn't so many red flags so we could have got some more time.

Racing @ Beaver for round 3? If so, see you there for that beer.

EDIT: Sam was there on the 22nd. He asked me for a tow, I had to laugh a little and thought.... shouldn't this be the other way around? hahahahahahahah

choneofakind · June 23rd, 2013, 11:24 AM

iZapp, sorry I didn't come over to say hi. You know how weird the timing is with the Novice group and our scheduled meetings with the control riders after sessions, and the weird delays from all the red flags, etc. My bad, I should have come over to at least say hi to another ninjetter

Chris, that smile is never leaving when I'm on the track. I was grinning and laughing the whole way around the track. It was a ton of fun!! If anyone has the option to spend some track time with Chris, take it. (just don't panic when he shows up 15 minutes before his first session

) He helped me get my issues with lines and reference points worked out. It's really too bad that we couldn't get out for that last session in the N group to play a bit, but the weekend was still well worth it. I made more progress in 2 days than I've made in the 4000 miles since my last track day.

I'll load some video from my last two sessions onto YouTube and link them. For some reason, the audio from my last session (the one that got red-flagged right before the downpour) isn't playing back. I gotta look into that. But my lines look really good when I was playing leap-frog with the control rider. I think I'm ready to venture into the intermediate group next time I'm out. My dad had a good time and said he wants to come with me the next time as well.

00NissanNinja · June 23rd, 2013, 06:34 PM

Very nice

, wish I could have came, but my bike is still thousands of miles away. I can finally save up for a one piece suit now too, so next time you guys go to the track hopefully I can join in on the fun.

csmith12 · June 23rd, 2013, 09:27 PM

Here is a sneak peek of how much fun I had. And yea... I am jamming to the same music while riding the track.

Link to original page on YouTube.

csmith12 · June 23rd, 2013, 09:36 PM

Oh! Take the time to give your corner workers a nod or a wave every now and then. Remember, they are out there for you.

choneofakind · June 24th, 2013, 01:42 PM

I waved at a couple of them. Glad you got that angle to work out without the camera dying

I gotta get my last two sessions up for you to see.

csmith12 · June 24th, 2013, 01:49 PM

I think someone needs a new avatar.

geeker · June 24th, 2013, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Here is a sneak peek of how much fun I had. And yea... I am jamming to the same music while riding the track.

Link to original page on YouTube.

I like your style!

csmith12 · June 25th, 2013, 08:25 AM

Thanks Richie, I like to laugh and have a good time. After all, isn't that why we ride? Is the track any different in that regard? Nope......

One of the goals of a rider should be to become "comfy" at pace, no matter what that pace is. I was hoping my video shows that I am comfy and riding well under my limit. I am glad I put the cameras back on me for these couple of track days. I haven't recorded myself in a while and I see some lazy mistakes and mostly getting my bum off the seat late. Overall, not to bad though.

I will have another vid uploaded soon.

choneofakind · June 26th, 2013, 02:48 AM

Just something quick I made last night. I still need to get video up from my 'little wobble' and from my lap in front when I was playing leap frog. I liked that lap. This just shows you how much faster I was moving by the middle of the second day than the beginning of the first.

Link to original page on YouTube.

There's still a ton that I can work on. Mostly doing transitions quicker, staying on the gas longer, and getting rid of teady bear braking.

June 16th, 2013, 06:19 AM	#402
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	Borrow or rent a truck Neil. You got this! See you their Geo! What group is your son riding in? If Jace shows up, that will be at least 4 or 5 2fiddys. Hellz yea! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

June 16th, 2013, 06:22 AM	#403
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 - no doubt iZapps son will be in A or I __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

June 17th, 2013, 08:31 AM	#407
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	If your standing in the paddock, facing the track, gunna try to be in the upper right corner of the upper paddock. Red 250 #511. Only 4 more days!!!! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

June 17th, 2013, 01:53 PM	#409
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	If you wanna help with the food thing bring; hot dogs or hambuger/chicken buns or chips pop bacon and/or biscuits water Bring anything personal that you want for you cooler. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

June 17th, 2013, 02:38 PM	#411
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	Thanks Geo but I am planning on camping with minimal times leaving the track and there for 2 days. Breakfast, lunch and dinner + snacks are on my menu. Stop by for that beer, be glad to have one with you. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

June 16th, 2013, 06:08 AM	#401
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Look for the Purple/green pregen, Blue-ish GMC Sierra, and little atv/bike trailer. That's me. What group is your son running? I'd love to get a tow from a young person as well as csmith12

June 16th, 2013, 06:36 AM	#404
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	dang. <-- Nooooob.

June 16th, 2013, 09:11 AM	#405
iZapp former ninja 250'er Name: Geo Location: NE Ohio Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia 1000R, CRF450, CBR600RR tracktoy, Ninja 250 -- GONE!!!!! Posts: 153	its looking like Fri for us. we run I-group, unless twilight which is I/A only (one group). Zack says Jace will probably run both days.

June 16th, 2013, 09:15 AM	#406
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	nice! Try and set up your tent near us and we can hang out during our down time.

June 17th, 2013, 01:44 PM	#408
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Stoked!! but also sick... took the afternoon off to sleep, gonna take some nyquil tonight to catch up on sleep. I'll be riding no matter what! I just might bring a box of tissues with me Chris, what food can we bring to help out for dinner/breakfast?

June 17th, 2013, 03:47 PM	#412
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Chris, My dad wants to know what kind of brew you like?

June 17th, 2013, 04:09 PM	#413
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	Any kind, I am not picky. EDIT: ok... maybe not Miller. lol __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

June 17th, 2013, 04:15 PM	#414
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	He says, "good, I don't swill (Bud Light)". I think he might bring a couple beers.

June 19th, 2013, 10:14 AM	#415
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	2 more days.... __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School
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June 19th, 2013, 03:06 PM	#416
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	We're bringing hot dogs, buns, a case of bottled water, and some folding camping chairs, and a tiny tent for my dad. I'm also bringing a 5 gallon can of gas so I'm good for Saturday. We've got foamy pads and sleeping bags to camp overnight. I'm also bringing spare fluids, every tool I own, and all my riding gear. Anything else we can contribute? I'd hate for you to feel like we're taking advantage of your hospitality. I'm already sleeping in your tent

June 19th, 2013, 03:12 PM	#417
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	Your good. Don't even worry about it. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

June 20th, 2013, 10:10 AM	#418
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	My plans are changing a bit, at the last minute. I have my 250, 2 600's, my pit bike, gear + supplies, I am totally full on the small trailer. Also, I will NOT be there Thurs. night. In fact, it looks like I am pushing to get there by 3pm on Fri. I have to spend the evening tonight fixing a brake problem on the Durango and loading. If you get there before me, reserve our spot in the right corner of the paddock or somewhere else around the fence line. Basically, I am looking for a spot with shade. Next update in this thread will be trackside! See ya'lls there! The weather looks perfect! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

June 20th, 2013, 01:34 PM	#419
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Okay @csmith12, I can do that. just to be clear, aim for the same big asphalt area as last year behind the garages, but head for the back in the shade? hahah go screen shot google maps and circle the right lot for me. good luck on the brake work

June 20th, 2013, 06:48 PM	#420
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	Bring your bike too or ride the pit bike, it a long walk to the rest rooms. lol __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

June 20th, 2013, 07:31 PM	#421
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Thanks for that picture, helps a lot. hahah, we're bringing bicycles already so we can explore the infield on Sat morning. Bike is all prepped!! (I think I have enough chain slack this year, ) I've got everything ready to go in the morning. We're set to be there around 12:45 or so. We'll try and sprawl a bit there so you have a spot whenever you show up. I just got an email from Mid-Ohio reminding me to fill out my liability forms. Never did that last year, I'll do it when I get there if they want me to. Oh well. Super excited! I'll cya tomorrow. My cell is still the same number if you need to call me for whatever reason. I've still got you in my phone as well.

June 20th, 2013, 07:43 PM	#422
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	pm me your number again. I got a new phone and lost all my crap. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

June 22nd, 2013, 08:58 AM	#423
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	We are having a blast. Will have pics soon. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

June 22nd, 2013, 09:43 AM	#425
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Ah **** was this today? Dammit I missed it __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

June 22nd, 2013, 08:28 PM	#426
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	dude, I dragged knee!! Oh and Chris, that "little wiggle" through 8 that I told you about? I watched the butt-cam and holy sh!t that was a huge wiggle!! I was so in the zone I barely noticed. I'll post it eventually. Last futzed with by choneofakind; June 23rd, 2013 at 07:40 AM.

June 23rd, 2013, 08:40 AM	#428
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Haven't even looked at the pictures my dad took yet (not hopeful, lol) but my GoPro has delivered. I got the big moment on film yo! Turn 8, butt-cam: Not sure why that's so small

June 23rd, 2013, 09:14 AM	#429
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	What a great couple of days! Hot and humid with swampa** but awesome none the less. Chone tell you dad, thanks for everything and it was very nice to enjoy a few days with us. And Kevin #2 (black crb) said "Nice riding with you". I think the stamina contest was a draw. Chone peddled a bike around for 2 days and rode in the 90 degree/80% humidity heat. Ahhhh.... youth. And I get the long and strong award for doing the same thing plus putting in a 20 hour days on Sat. Imma see what I can do about getting Kyle's pics. I think that it's a total load of crap how that deal went down. The guy who went down in turn 7, you know, the one who dumped oil all over the track and left in ambulance... broken hip. It was a rider from my local group and I didn't even know it. Currently in cbus waiting for transport to cincy. I did manage to pull out a few pics, but not many. Between the fast paced day, helping when I had the energy and the heat, I didn't get many pics. But here is the pit area. I have to say that Chone once again, did fabulously and it was glad to see that his miles of smiles was still there. Especially after getting a knee down on both sides. I was super bummed about not being able to ride any sessions with you due to the rain but NEXT TIME for sure. You should register in I and go from there. You can bump back down if at any time if you feel uncomfortable. And seriously, welcome to the knee draggers club. The only thing left is to get really comfy and start going faster. You made amazing progress in just 3 track days, well done, well done. Again, thanks for everything and can't wait until next time! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

June 23rd, 2013, 09:56 AM	#431
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	@iZapp - Nice railing some corners with you and your son. I seen him on my 6 a few times. Not sure if he got a tow from me, luck or if I was of any help but when I was behind him he looked great out there. Wish there wasn't so many red flags so we could have got some more time. Racing @ Beaver for round 3? If so, see you there for that beer. EDIT: Sam was there on the 22nd. He asked me for a tow, I had to laugh a little and thought.... shouldn't this be the other way around? hahahahahahahah __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

June 23rd, 2013, 11:24 AM	#432
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	iZapp, sorry I didn't come over to say hi. You know how weird the timing is with the Novice group and our scheduled meetings with the control riders after sessions, and the weird delays from all the red flags, etc. My bad, I should have come over to at least say hi to another ninjetter Chris, that smile is never leaving when I'm on the track. I was grinning and laughing the whole way around the track. It was a ton of fun!! If anyone has the option to spend some track time with Chris, take it. (just don't panic when he shows up 15 minutes before his first session ) He helped me get my issues with lines and reference points worked out. It's really too bad that we couldn't get out for that last session in the N group to play a bit, but the weekend was still well worth it. I made more progress in 2 days than I've made in the 4000 miles since my last track day. I'll load some video from my last two sessions onto YouTube and link them. For some reason, the audio from my last session (the one that got red-flagged right before the downpour) isn't playing back. I gotta look into that. But my lines look really good when I was playing leap-frog with the control rider. I think I'm ready to venture into the intermediate group next time I'm out. My dad had a good time and said he wants to come with me the next time as well.

June 23rd, 2013, 06:34 PM	#433
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.	Very nice, wish I could have came, but my bike is still thousands of miles away. I can finally save up for a one piece suit now too, so next time you guys go to the track hopefully I can join in on the fun. __________________________________________________ 09 ninja 2fiddy SE Driving slow things fast

June 23rd, 2013, 09:27 PM	#434
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	Here is a sneak peek of how much fun I had. And yea... I am jamming to the same music while riding the track. Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

June 23rd, 2013, 09:36 PM	#435
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	Oh! Take the time to give your corner workers a nod or a wave every now and then. Remember, they are out there for you. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

June 24th, 2013, 01:42 PM	#436
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	I waved at a couple of them. Glad you got that angle to work out without the camera dying I gotta get my last two sessions up for you to see.

June 24th, 2013, 01:49 PM	#437
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	I think someone needs a new avatar. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School
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June 25th, 2013, 08:25 AM	#439
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	Thanks Richie, I like to laugh and have a good time. After all, isn't that why we ride? Is the track any different in that regard? Nope...... One of the goals of a rider should be to become "comfy" at pace, no matter what that pace is. I was hoping my video shows that I am comfy and riding well under my limit. I am glad I put the cameras back on me for these couple of track days. I haven't recorded myself in a while and I see some lazy mistakes and mostly getting my bum off the seat late. Overall, not to bad though. I will have another vid uploaded soon. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

June 26th, 2013, 02:48 AM	#440
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Just something quick I made last night. I still need to get video up from my 'little wobble' and from my lap in front when I was playing leap frog. I liked that lap. This just shows you how much faster I was moving by the middle of the second day than the beginning of the first. Link to original page on YouTube. There's still a ton that I can work on. Mostly doing transitions quicker, staying on the gas longer, and getting rid of teady bear braking.