The Ben Spies Method

2WheelGuy · February 23rd, 2010, 11:25 PM

Ben Spies explains his method for riding so fast at the track:

Link to original page on YouTube.

Betlog · February 24th, 2010, 12:28 AM

Thank you! That made my day.

Trixxr · February 24th, 2010, 02:25 AM

Hahahhaa, i laughed so hard!
Had to show a bunch of my friends this! hahahaha
"At first, i thought it was a shrimp"

camaroz1985 · February 24th, 2010, 07:37 AM

This was posted before, but it hilarious.

Valentino at the end with the cat is funny.

"I love key chains."

KJohnson21 · February 24th, 2010, 01:23 PM

I was just thinking of that video when I was looking at the Phillip Island track map. "Hmm, I wonder what that looks like..."

2WheelGuy · February 24th, 2010, 01:34 PM

Yuck, I don't want to ride that!!!

Zombiphone · February 24th, 2010, 08:20 PM

That rocked my world. I can't wait to see him race the T-Rex going roar in July.

2WheelGuy · February 24th, 2010, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zombiphone

That rocked my world. I can't wait to see him race the T-Rex going roar in July.

I'll be there all weekend camping on the T-Rex's nose.

Zombiphone · February 25th, 2010, 07:43 AM

Ah, awesome! I'm still trying to finalize my plans (and more specifically, my people), but I'm going to be ordering my tickets by either the end of this week or the next. Are you going to be camping on site? I mean, are they set up to do that? I've never been, so I'm not really sure how the track is set up or how people usually go about staying out there. I figured I was going to be springing on a hotel, but if I can dig out a tent and save some money, then I can afford better tickets

2WheelGuy · February 25th, 2010, 10:01 AM

When I went to GP's at Laguna Seca in the 80's it was like the Wild West. You just bought a ticket and threw up a tent where ever you could find a spot.

The first year the GP returned to Laguna Seca I got a hotel room on Cannery row. The room was $500 a night and I was only able to get it because I booked a year in advance. I liked Cannery Row but missed the camping experience of the past.

Laguna Seca has many camping options. There are RV slots around the track which are hard to get. There are also general camping areas for cars in areas like Archery. There is a motorcycle only camping area in the track called Fox Hill.

Every year since the first one I have camped on Fox Hill. A Fox Hill camping ticket is good for up to 2 motorcycles and up to 4 people. Only motorcycles are allowed and everything has to be brought in on your motorcycle, though there is one group that cheats the system. I love Fox Hill. It is inside the track and offers great views. There are no facilities on Fox Hill other than Porta Pottys and a water tank. A short walk from Fox Hill there are bathrooms with hot showers.

I ride to the track on Thursday morning and stay until Sunday night. Thursday night I cook at the track but on Friday and Saturday nights I ride into Cannery Row for dinner and to people watch.

Zombiphone · February 25th, 2010, 08:01 PM

Wow, that really does look like a great view of the track and sounds like a pleasant experience. $500 a night is a bit too steep for me, so Fox Hill definitely sounds like the way to go. Gives me an excuse to ride my bike out there and I'll get to see how much my little ninja can carry

Aw, I can't wait. Thanks a lot for the info ^_^

2WheelGuy · February 25th, 2010, 08:30 PM

If you are going to camp on Fox Hill get your tickets soon. It is not very big and always sells out. In the early years it sold out just a couple weeks after the tickets went on sale.

You can pile a ton of stuff on a 250, I do.

Zombiphone · February 25th, 2010, 11:15 PM

Haha, that's crazy. Almost cruiser status

All that baggage should make for some nice back support for the 300 mile ride. Or at least it would if I wasn't going to be leaned over the tank the entire time. Oh well.

I just ordered my tickets to make sure I don't miss out. I'm going for the full three days and nights so I can get the whole experience. I've been wanting to do a road trip for a while anyways. Shouldn't be a problem as long as I bulk up on enough pretzels and ice cream before the trip

camaroz1985 · February 26th, 2010, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zombiphone

Shouldn't be a problem as long as I bulk up on enough pretzels and ice cream before the trip

Haha. Well played.

2WheelGuy · February 26th, 2010, 08:31 AM

I arrive at the track on Thursday for the whole 4 day experience. I'm at the gift shops when they first open Thursday afternoon to get dibs on the best key chains!

February 23rd, 2010, 11:25 PM	#1
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February 25th, 2010, 10:01 AM	#10
2WheelGuy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Craig Location: Silicon Valley, CA USA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '98 EX250, '02 EX250, '08 250r, '03 SV650, '98 GSXR750 '03 Hayabusa, '87 YSR50, '84 ZX900, +MORE Posts: A lot.	When I went to GP's at Laguna Seca in the 80's it was like the Wild West. You just bought a ticket and threw up a tent where ever you could find a spot. The first year the GP returned to Laguna Seca I got a hotel room on Cannery row. The room was $500 a night and I was only able to get it because I booked a year in advance. I liked Cannery Row but missed the camping experience of the past. Laguna Seca has many camping options. There are RV slots around the track which are hard to get. There are also general camping areas for cars in areas like Archery. There is a motorcycle only camping area in the track called Fox Hill. Every year since the first one I have camped on Fox Hill. A Fox Hill camping ticket is good for up to 2 motorcycles and up to 4 people. Only motorcycles are allowed and everything has to be brought in on your motorcycle, though there is one group that cheats the system. I love Fox Hill. It is inside the track and offers great views. There are no facilities on Fox Hill other than Porta Pottys and a water tank. A short walk from Fox Hill there are bathrooms with hot showers. I ride to the track on Thursday morning and stay until Sunday night. Thursday night I cook at the track but on Friday and Saturday nights I ride into Cannery Row for dinner and to people watch. __________________________________________________ CraigHarris.org Pacific Track Time CraigsWeb See you at 2014 MotoGP Laguna Seca! We'll be camping on Fox Hill. AFM #278

February 25th, 2010, 08:30 PM	#12
2WheelGuy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Craig Location: Silicon Valley, CA USA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '98 EX250, '02 EX250, '08 250r, '03 SV650, '98 GSXR750 '03 Hayabusa, '87 YSR50, '84 ZX900, +MORE Posts: A lot.	If you are going to camp on Fox Hill get your tickets soon. It is not very big and always sells out. In the early years it sold out just a couple weeks after the tickets went on sale. You can pile a ton of stuff on a 250, I do. __________________________________________________ CraigHarris.org Pacific Track Time CraigsWeb See you at 2014 MotoGP Laguna Seca! We'll be camping on Fox Hill. AFM #278

February 26th, 2010, 08:31 AM	#15
2WheelGuy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Craig Location: Silicon Valley, CA USA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '98 EX250, '02 EX250, '08 250r, '03 SV650, '98 GSXR750 '03 Hayabusa, '87 YSR50, '84 ZX900, +MORE Posts: A lot.	I arrive at the track on Thursday for the whole 4 day experience. I'm at the gift shops when they first open Thursday afternoon to get dibs on the best key chains! __________________________________________________ CraigHarris.org Pacific Track Time CraigsWeb See you at 2014 MotoGP Laguna Seca! We'll be camping on Fox Hill. AFM #278

February 24th, 2010, 12:28 AM	#2
Betlog ninjette.org guru Name: Dude!! Location: Southern California Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250r Posts: 443	Thank you! That made my day.

February 24th, 2010, 02:25 AM	#3
Trixxr ninjette.org member Name: Anders Location: Denmark Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r Posts: 42	Hahahhaa, i laughed so hard! Had to show a bunch of my friends this! hahahaha "At first, i thought it was a shrimp"

February 24th, 2010, 07:37 AM	#4
camaroz1985 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ryan Location: Carlisle, PA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 WR250R, 2006 Ural Raven (Sold), 2009 Versys Green (Sold), 2008 Ninja 250R Green (Sold) Posts: A lot.	This was posted before, but it hilarious. Valentino at the end with the cat is funny. "I love key chains."

February 24th, 2010, 08:20 PM	#7
Zombiphone CVMA/AFM #72 Name: Tiffani Location: Los Angeles, Ca Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Racebike), 2015 FZ-07(Tourer), 2001 KX65(LOL bike) Posts: A lot.	That rocked my world. I can't wait to see him race the T-Rex going roar in July.

February 25th, 2010, 07:43 AM	#9
Zombiphone CVMA/AFM #72 Name: Tiffani Location: Los Angeles, Ca Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Racebike), 2015 FZ-07(Tourer), 2001 KX65(LOL bike) Posts: A lot.	Ah, awesome! I'm still trying to finalize my plans (and more specifically, my people), but I'm going to be ordering my tickets by either the end of this week or the next. Are you going to be camping on site? I mean, are they set up to do that? I've never been, so I'm not really sure how the track is set up or how people usually go about staying out there. I figured I was going to be springing on a hotel, but if I can dig out a tent and save some money, then I can afford better tickets

February 25th, 2010, 08:01 PM	#11
Zombiphone CVMA/AFM #72 Name: Tiffani Location: Los Angeles, Ca Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Racebike), 2015 FZ-07(Tourer), 2001 KX65(LOL bike) Posts: A lot.	Wow, that really does look like a great view of the track and sounds like a pleasant experience. $500 a night is a bit too steep for me, so Fox Hill definitely sounds like the way to go. Gives me an excuse to ride my bike out there and I'll get to see how much my little ninja can carry Aw, I can't wait. Thanks a lot for the info ^_^

February 25th, 2010, 11:15 PM	#13
Zombiphone CVMA/AFM #72 Name: Tiffani Location: Los Angeles, Ca Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Racebike), 2015 FZ-07(Tourer), 2001 KX65(LOL bike) Posts: A lot.	Haha, that's crazy. Almost cruiser status All that baggage should make for some nice back support for the 300 mile ride. Or at least it would if I wasn't going to be leaned over the tank the entire time. Oh well. I just ordered my tickets to make sure I don't miss out. I'm going for the full three days and nights so I can get the whole experience. I've been wanting to do a road trip for a while anyways. Shouldn't be a problem as long as I bulk up on enough pretzels and ice cream before the trip

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