CCS 250 Racing?

jstrain · July 13th, 2011, 07:20 AM

A friend of mine told me I ought to look into this. It seems like it's a racing series for 250s (and other lightweight bikes) that operates in a more local circuit.

I've never raced before, although I do have 6 or 7 track days under my belt with at least another 3 or 4 planned this summer and fall. Also not a very fast rider, but not "never been on a track before" slow.

Just wondering if anyone has any experience with doing something like this. Do people race in a series like this just for fun? Is it ok if you aren't terribly quick? If I decided to give it a shot, it'd be purely for the fun of it.

My friend implied that there are a bunch of folks who aren't that quick and just do it for the enjoyment and friendly competition.

Anyone have any thoughts on this?

CC Cowboy · July 13th, 2011, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jstrain

A friend of mine told me I ought to look into this. It seems like it's a racing series for 250s (and other lightweight bikes) that operates in a more local circuit.

I've never raced before, although I do have 6 or 7 track days under my belt with at least another 3 or 4 planned this summer and fall. Also not a very fast rider, but not "never been on a track before" slow.

Just wondering if anyone has any experience with doing something like this. Do people race in a series like this just for fun? Is it ok if you aren't terribly quick? If I decided to give it a shot, it'd be purely for the fun of it.

My friend implied that there are a bunch of folks who aren't that quick and just do it for the enjoyment and friendly competition.

Anyone have any thoughts on this?

I would go and check out the "friendly competition" first. If you know your lap times you can see where, and if, you would fit in. Racing is not a friendly competition to most racers. Back markers can be a danger to both the passer and the one being passed.

If you just want "enjoyment and friendly competition" you might to just go to trackdays with your friends. It would be much safer to you and the others on the track.

jstrain · July 13th, 2011, 10:05 AM

Thanks CC. That is sort of what had me worried about the idea. The fellow who threw the idea out there is an older racer who is pretty far above my skill level, and I think he may be out of touch with how well I'd fit into a racing environment.

tiggen · July 13th, 2011, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by jstrain

Thanks CC. That is sort of what had me worried about the idea. The fellow who threw the idea out there is an older racer who is pretty far above my skill level, and I think he may be out of touch with how well I'd fit into a racing environment.

There's a bunch of us who race WERA who aren't quite so competitive. The more the merrier!

Granted everybody wants to win, or at least beat the guy in front of them, but it's mostly cheap, fun racing for shits and giggles. But fyi, if you weigh more than 170 lbs, you're not gonna win anything.

jstrain · July 13th, 2011, 11:31 AM

Haha, I'm pushing 250 all geared up. But like you said, I'd be participating just to push my skills and enjoy myself while trying to keep up with the guy in front of me

ducducgooseit · July 13th, 2011, 12:18 PM

People race to win: there are no giggles. Track days are for skills: frequently there are giggles.

Choose wisely young padawan.

RaceBikeRentals · July 13th, 2011, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by tiggen

There's a bunch of us who race WERA who aren't quite so competitive. The more the merrier!

Granted everybody wants to win, or at least beat the guy in front of them, but it's mostly cheap, fun racing for shits and giggles. But fyi, if you weigh more than 170 lbs, you're not gonna win anything.

Not true! Big guys can win... they just need to work a bit harder.

tiggen · July 13th, 2011, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RaceBikeRentals

Not true! Big guys can win... they just need to work a bit harder.

Well, unless Joel qualifies, I think it's safe to say that nobody that size has won a race in ESS expert or novice in the SE since the class began. (No, I haven't checked.)

But a big guy can dream...

JS73 · July 14th, 2011, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by tiggen

Well, unless Joel qualifies, I think it's safe to say that nobody that size has won a race in ESS expert or novice in the SE since the class began. (No, I haven't checked.)

But a big guy can dream...

I'm 5'10" and weigh 190 right now. Was 193 at the JGP race (leathers barely fit)

Weighed 180 when I started racing. I need to excercise and get back to my old 170 self.

I guess racing makes me hungry LOL.

tiggen · July 14th, 2011, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JS73

I'm 5'10" and weigh 190 right now. Was 193 at the JGP race (leathers barely fit)

Weighed 180 when I started racing. I need to excercise and get back to my old 170 self.

I guess racing makes me hungry LOL.

I stand corrected; guess I need to work a little harder then.

Cab305 · July 14th, 2011, 10:28 PM

Hey Joel, will you be at PBIR on Sunday?

If so, come by and say hello, I should be in the first tent by the tower, we are introducing a new product (software) we will have some monitors on display should be easy to find.

July 13th, 2011, 07:20 AM	#1
jstrain ninjette.org guru Name: Jeremy Location: Philadelphia Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '04 Aprilia RSV, '10 Bonneville, '10 Ninjette Posts: 359	CCS 250 Racing? A friend of mine told me I ought to look into this. It seems like it's a racing series for 250s (and other lightweight bikes) that operates in a more local circuit. I've never raced before, although I do have 6 or 7 track days under my belt with at least another 3 or 4 planned this summer and fall. Also not a very fast rider, but not "never been on a track before" slow. Just wondering if anyone has any experience with doing something like this. Do people race in a series like this just for fun? Is it ok if you aren't terribly quick? If I decided to give it a shot, it'd be purely for the fun of it. My friend implied that there are a bunch of folks who aren't that quick and just do it for the enjoyment and friendly competition. Anyone have any thoughts on this? __________________________________________________ -Jeremy

July 13th, 2011, 10:05 AM	#3
jstrain ninjette.org guru Name: Jeremy Location: Philadelphia Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '04 Aprilia RSV, '10 Bonneville, '10 Ninjette Posts: 359	Thanks CC. That is sort of what had me worried about the idea. The fellow who threw the idea out there is an older racer who is pretty far above my skill level, and I think he may be out of touch with how well I'd fit into a racing environment. __________________________________________________ -Jeremy

July 13th, 2011, 11:31 AM	#5
jstrain ninjette.org guru Name: Jeremy Location: Philadelphia Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '04 Aprilia RSV, '10 Bonneville, '10 Ninjette Posts: 359	Haha, I'm pushing 250 all geared up. But like you said, I'd be participating just to push my skills and enjoy myself while trying to keep up with the guy in front of me __________________________________________________ -Jeremy

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ducducgooseit Name: ... Location: ... Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): ... Posts: 999	People race to win: there are no giggles. Track days are for skills: frequently there are giggles. Choose wisely young padawan.

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