So. Cal Noobie Track Day Feeler Part 2

Trailerboy531 · March 30th, 2013, 10:32 PM

Well I've been mulling this over for a while now and Jiggles has harassed me/called me out to get one going. This thread is to get a feel, hence feeler, for who is interested in going to the track and having some fun. I will ride in the beginner group and help you find your lines at the track, give you riding tips, film you if you want. We did this in November and had a great freakin' time so I'd love to give it another go, a few of the noobs have become junkies! Here are some of the details:

Cost: Last time that we went we got a $20 group discount so it landed up being $130 for the track day. Other costs include: transporting your bike to the track (gasonline, trailer), food and water for the day, gear (leather suit, full face helmet, full boots, gauntlet gloves), maybe new tires.

Location: Either Buttonwillow Raceway Park (less likely) which will be August 3rd or 4th and therefore really hot... or Chuckwalla Valley Raceway on Sept 20th or Oct 25th which are both on a Friday. These are the days that I can fit in to my schedule and are before a race weekend for me, so I'll already be out there. Sorry if Friday is inconvenient.

Link to the previous noobie day thread: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=115882

We all had a great time and I hope we can get new people out there as well as the first group of noobs out to enjoy ourselves. Post up in here if you're just INTERESTED in attending one of these days and which one you prefer.

Mentions of the previous noobs, hopefully you guys can tell people how your experience was: @Jiggles @andylawcc @jenndiggity @Raider24 @krolinked @KJohnson21 @Darling Ninja @Meltoff (you better come out dammit!) @Kevin2109 @Gurk @rawbert625 I know you're interested.

Gurk · March 31st, 2013, 01:25 AM

In if it's on a weekend. Out if Friday.

As you know Fridays are pretend to work time for me.

PS: Have you considered June 1 & 2? I'll be @ chuckwalla that weekend. Maybe if most people want weekend we could try june? it might be a tad cooler than august? maybe?

CC Cowboy · March 31st, 2013, 06:56 AM

I'll go if you can do it at Laguna.

sjc88 · March 31st, 2013, 11:19 AM

I may be interested in doing Aug-Oct..plenty of time to get a suit by then.

rawbert625 · March 31st, 2013, 11:52 AM

I'm interested! Preferably sept but Oct is doable.

andylawcc · March 31st, 2013, 12:40 PM

i am out of Fridays too.

Trailerboy531 · March 31st, 2013, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gurk

In if it's on a weekend. Out if Friday.

As you know Fridays are pretend to work time for me.

PS: Have you considered June 1 & 2? I'll be @ chuckwalla that weekend. Maybe if most people want weekend we could try june? it might be a tad cooler than august? maybe?

No Chuckwalla will be Saharan Africa hot in June, trackdaz is crazy for doing that weekend. Also I try to set the days up way in the future so that people have time to save up to buy suits and what not.

cookiebug79 · April 1st, 2013, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

No Chuckwalla will be Saharan Africa hot in June, trackdaz is crazy for doing that weekend. Also I try to set the days up way in the future so that people have time to save up to buy suits and what not.

June 1&2 won't be nearly as bad as June 22&23, when TrackX will be there.

However, running the early schedule, sitting in the A/C'd classroom, and swimming at Lake Tamarisk makes it a much better weekend!

Darling Ninja · April 3rd, 2013, 02:22 PM

I'm interested for September at Chuckwalla.

krolinked · April 3rd, 2013, 02:28 PM

In for friday september as well. Hopefully the weekend too

alex.s · April 3rd, 2013, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

I'll go if you can do it at Laguna.

in for laguna shenannigans...

andylawcc · April 3rd, 2013, 02:37 PM

me = 'not sure if serious' for Laguna Shens

Jiggles · April 3rd, 2013, 02:48 PM

**** it lets go to laguna!

cookiebug79 · April 3rd, 2013, 02:51 PM

Laguna Seca days are rarely on weekends

Laguna Seca
Monday, March 4, 2013 - Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca - Zoom Zoom
Monday, April 15, 2013 - Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca - Keigwins
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 – Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca - Pacific Track Time
Monday, June 17, 2013 - Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca Raceway - Keigwins
Monday, July 1, 2013 - Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca - Keigwins
Friday, September 13, 2013 - Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca - Keigwins

Alex · April 3rd, 2013, 02:57 PM

I vote Laguna! Last time there I was 3 places ahead of Doug Chandler (yellow/blue CBR) into the corkscrew. I'm pretty sure he was racing.

alex.s · April 3rd, 2013, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cookiebug79

Laguna Seca days are rarely on weekends

Laguna Seca
Monday, March 4, 2013 - Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca - Zoom Zoom
Monday, April 15, 2013 - Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca - Keigwins
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 – Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca - Pacific Track Time
Monday, June 17, 2013 - Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca Raceway - Keigwins
Monday, July 1, 2013 - Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca - Keigwins
Friday, September 13, 2013 - Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca - Keigwins

looks like i'm not going to laguna any time soon...

andylawcc · April 3rd, 2013, 03:20 PM

<-- very much willing to take a day off for Laguna... but, can't confirm yet.

dino74 · April 3rd, 2013, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

**** it lets go to laguna!

Don't forget Laguna Seca has some strict noise limts

Quote:

LAGUNA SECA AND NOISE MONITORING (updated 2/9/12)

All bikes are measured for sound, every lap. If your bike exceeds 90-92dB it will be flagged off the course. If you adhered to our stock-only rule you will be allowed to ride until a 3rd violation (two attempts to quiet it).

If you ignore our stock-only rule, insisting your bike is quiet enough, you will be allowed to ride until just one noise violation. Then that bike/pipe is done for the day.

Note: Beginning in 2012 aftermarket pipes equipped with commercial quiet baffles ("dB killers", etc.), including Jay Murray's "quiet insert", are permitted under the 3-strikes rule. Contact Jay at 831-659-4729 or email jaymurray2@aol.com.

A little about Jay's inserts: guaranteed to work or money-back, Jay is onsite during our Laguna events to provide free support (and can make mods there or at his nearby shop), and fabrication turn-around time is generally only a day or two (if you haven't waited until the last minute when he is busier).

Trailerboy531 · April 3rd, 2013, 03:38 PM

That's the one thing about riding Laguna that sucks... and don't even ask about the price of a noise limitless day...

Dean do you know why they have the limits in place?

dino74 · April 3rd, 2013, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

Dean do you know why they have the limits in place?

Because there's houses nearby... Very big houses.... Houses that cost $$$... And well you know how $$$ can get things changed

Trailerboy531 · April 3rd, 2013, 04:14 PM

Yeah I'd heard that was it... I figured they'd just say "hey I have an idea, if you don't want to hear the noises of a race track then DON'T MOVE NEXT TO ONE."

But then there's $$$...

alex.s · April 3rd, 2013, 04:17 PM

its funny because the houses came after the track.

CC Cowboy · April 3rd, 2013, 05:11 PM

I believe the track is in a county park. That's why there are restrictions. You don't have to be loud to be fast.

cookiebug79 · April 3rd, 2013, 05:24 PM

Yeah, it's actually dead in the middle of a campground/recreational area.

http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/parks/lagunaseca.html

http://goo.gl/maps/1sIZr

andylawcc · April 3rd, 2013, 08:44 PM

250? loud ? you don't say

jenndiggity · April 4th, 2013, 12:17 AM

Sept or Oct look good!

Raider24 · April 6th, 2013, 03:30 PM

Count me in! Either day sounds good.

Trailerboy531 · April 6th, 2013, 03:43 PM

That's what's up! This guy got his knee down on his FIRST track day! I want to see more of you out there Randy.

Trailerboy531 · April 13th, 2013, 08:06 PM

bump for visibility.

Trailerboy531 · May 21st, 2013, 07:17 PM

Bumpppppppppp WHO'S IN!?

cookiebug79 · May 21st, 2013, 07:31 PM

I'm doing Laguna Seca June 1&2 with Z^2 (Zoom Zoom).

It's part of a special event through trackmasters, but they're opening it up to the public. 5 groups - 3 cars and 2 motorcycles.

http://trackmasters-racing.com/

CaptainPlatypus · May 21st, 2013, 08:05 PM

I'll definitely want to do this, and maybe be able to afford it.

Rexbo · May 21st, 2013, 08:14 PM

In for turkeydaz

Zombiphone · May 21st, 2013, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cookiebug79

I'm doing Laguna Seca June 1&2 with Z^2 (Zoom Zoom).

It's part of a special event through trackmasters, but they're opening it up to the public. 5 groups - 3 cars and 2 motorcycles.

http://trackmasters-racing.com/

DAMMIT I wish that wasn't right before the second MRA round. I want to struggle to crawl up the back straight and barrel face first into the corkscrew so badly. Bucket list item still pending

Trailerboy531 · May 22nd, 2013, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptainPlatypus

I'll definitely want to do this, and maybe be able to afford it.

Time to start saving Cap'n! There are some sweet deals on Teknic Chicane suits right now. The Alpinestars Trigger suit is also on clearance as well as the Dainese Avro. Check them out!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rexbo

In for turkeydaz

Jiggles · May 22nd, 2013, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

omg... did that guy die?

CaptainPlatypus · May 22nd, 2013, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

Time to start saving Cap'n! There are some sweet deals on Teknic Chicane suits right now. The Alpinestars Trigger suit is also on clearance as well as the Dainese Avro. Check them out!

The cheapest I could find any of those was still like $450. That sounds like "next season" to me.

Trailerboy531 · May 22nd, 2013, 08:02 PM

$450 for a suit is cheap!

Do what you can dude

Trailerboy531 · May 31st, 2013, 08:34 PM

Bumpity bump. ANY NEW PEOPLE WANT TO EXPERIENCE THE TRACK AND MAKE SOME NEW FRIENDS??? You have no idea how much fun we have.

Zombiphone · May 31st, 2013, 08:35 PM

It's overrated

March 30th, 2013, 10:32 PM	#1
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	So. Cal Noobie Track Day Feeler Part 2 Well I've been mulling this over for a while now and Jiggles has harassed me/called me out to get one going. This thread is to get a feel, hence feeler, for who is interested in going to the track and having some fun. I will ride in the beginner group and help you find your lines at the track, give you riding tips, film you if you want. We did this in November and had a great freakin' time so I'd love to give it another go, a few of the noobs have become junkies! Here are some of the details: Cost: Last time that we went we got a $20 group discount so it landed up being $130 for the track day. Other costs include: transporting your bike to the track (gasonline, trailer), food and water for the day, gear (leather suit, full face helmet, full boots, gauntlet gloves), maybe new tires. Location: Either Buttonwillow Raceway Park (less likely) which will be August 3rd or 4th and therefore really hot... or Chuckwalla Valley Raceway on Sept 20th or Oct 25th which are both on a Friday. These are the days that I can fit in to my schedule and are before a race weekend for me, so I'll already be out there. Sorry if Friday is inconvenient. Link to the previous noobie day thread: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=115882 We all had a great time and I hope we can get new people out there as well as the first group of noobs out to enjoy ourselves. Post up in here if you're just INTERESTED in attending one of these days and which one you prefer. Mentions of the previous noobs, hopefully you guys can tell people how your experience was: @Jiggles @andylawcc @jenndiggity @Raider24 @krolinked @KJohnson21 @Darling Ninja @Meltoff (you better come out dammit!) @Kevin2109 @Gurk @rawbert625 I know you're interested. __________________________________________________ CVMA #531 Last futzed with by Trailerboy531; March 31st, 2013 at 03:24 PM.

March 31st, 2013, 06:56 AM	#3
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	I'll go if you can do it at Laguna. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

April 3rd, 2013, 02:22 PM	#9
Darling Ninja ninjette.org guru Name: Annette Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 ABS Posts: 270	I'm interested for September at Chuckwalla. __________________________________________________ "You start with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience before you empty the bag of luck."

April 3rd, 2013, 02:28 PM	#10
krolinked Nerd Name: Chris Location: Tujunga Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ducati Hyperstrada Posts: 672	In for friday september as well. Hopefully the weekend too __________________________________________________ It doesn't LOOK that steep. But you can go first...

April 3rd, 2013, 02:48 PM	#13
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	**** it lets go to laguna! __________________________________________________ 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

March 31st, 2013, 01:25 AM	#2
Gurk Done here. Name: - Location: Track Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	In if it's on a weekend. Out if Friday. As you know Fridays are pretend to work time for me. PS: Have you considered June 1 & 2? I'll be @ chuckwalla that weekend. Maybe if most people want weekend we could try june? it might be a tad cooler than august? maybe?

March 31st, 2013, 11:19 AM	#4
sjc88 ninjette.org member Name: Sung Location: Torrance, CA Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 Posts: 77	I may be interested in doing Aug-Oct..plenty of time to get a suit by then.

March 31st, 2013, 11:52 AM	#5
rawbert625 ninjette.org member Name: Robert Location: moto town Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): the cool ones Posts: 182	I'm interested! Preferably sept but Oct is doable.

March 31st, 2013, 12:40 PM	#6
andylawcc ninjette.org guru Name: andy Location: san gabriel Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 faster red Posts: 397	i am out of Fridays too.

April 3rd, 2013, 02:37 PM	#12
andylawcc ninjette.org guru Name: andy Location: san gabriel Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 faster red Posts: 397	me = 'not sure if serious' for Laguna Shens

April 3rd, 2013, 02:51 PM	#14
cookiebug79 n00b with the b00bs Name: Jen Location: Southern California Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 EX250, 2008 EX250, 2001 ZR-7S, 2010 ZX-6R Posts: 470	Laguna Seca days are rarely on weekends Laguna Seca Monday, March 4, 2013 - Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca - Zoom Zoom Monday, April 15, 2013 - Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca - Keigwins Wednesday, May 22, 2013 – Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca - Pacific Track Time Monday, June 17, 2013 - Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca Raceway - Keigwins Monday, July 1, 2013 - Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca - Keigwins Friday, September 13, 2013 - Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca - Keigwins

April 3rd, 2013, 02:57 PM	#15
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	I vote Laguna! Last time there I was 3 places ahead of Doug Chandler (yellow/blue CBR) into the corkscrew. I'm pretty sure he was racing. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)
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April 3rd, 2013, 03:20 PM	#17
andylawcc ninjette.org guru Name: andy Location: san gabriel Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 faster red Posts: 397	<-- very much willing to take a day off for Laguna... but, can't confirm yet.

April 3rd, 2013, 03:38 PM	#19
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	That's the one thing about riding Laguna that sucks... and don't even ask about the price of a noise limitless day... Dean do you know why they have the limits in place? __________________________________________________ CVMA #531

April 3rd, 2013, 04:14 PM	#21
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	Yeah I'd heard that was it... I figured they'd just say "hey I have an idea, if you don't want to hear the noises of a race track then DON'T MOVE NEXT TO ONE." But then there's $$$... __________________________________________________ CVMA #531

April 3rd, 2013, 04:17 PM	#22
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	its funny because the houses came after the track. __________________________________________________

April 3rd, 2013, 05:11 PM	#23
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	I believe the track is in a county park. That's why there are restrictions. You don't have to be loud to be fast. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

April 3rd, 2013, 05:24 PM	#24
cookiebug79 n00b with the b00bs Name: Jen Location: Southern California Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 EX250, 2008 EX250, 2001 ZR-7S, 2010 ZX-6R Posts: 470	Yeah, it's actually dead in the middle of a campground/recreational area. http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/parks/lagunaseca.html http://goo.gl/maps/1sIZr

April 3rd, 2013, 08:44 PM	#25
andylawcc ninjette.org guru Name: andy Location: san gabriel Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 faster red Posts: 397	250? loud ? you don't say
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April 4th, 2013, 12:17 AM	#26
jenndiggity ninjette.org member Name: Jennifer Location: Rancho Cucamonga Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): Black 2011 Ninja 250R Posts: 56 Blog Entries: 1	Sept or Oct look good!

April 6th, 2013, 03:30 PM	#27
Raider24 ninjette.org member Name: Randy Location: Montebello,Cali Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r Posts: 19	Count me in! Either day sounds good.

April 6th, 2013, 03:43 PM	#28
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	That's what's up! This guy got his knee down on his FIRST track day! I want to see more of you out there Randy. __________________________________________________ CVMA #531

April 13th, 2013, 08:06 PM	#29
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	bump for visibility. __________________________________________________ CVMA #531

May 21st, 2013, 07:17 PM	#30
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	Bumpppppppppp WHO'S IN!? __________________________________________________ CVMA #531

May 21st, 2013, 07:31 PM	#31
cookiebug79 n00b with the b00bs Name: Jen Location: Southern California Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 EX250, 2008 EX250, 2001 ZR-7S, 2010 ZX-6R Posts: 470	I'm doing Laguna Seca June 1&2 with Z^2 (Zoom Zoom). It's part of a special event through trackmasters, but they're opening it up to the public. 5 groups - 3 cars and 2 motorcycles. http://trackmasters-racing.com/

May 21st, 2013, 08:05 PM	#32
CaptainPlatypus ninjette.org member Name: Eric Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): '86 Honda VFR700 Posts: 173	I'll definitely want to do this, and maybe be able to afford it.

May 21st, 2013, 08:14 PM	#33
Rexbo CVMA / AFM / M1GP #250 Name: Steve Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r, 2011 Zero S, 2009 KLR 650 Posts: A lot.	In for turkeydaz

May 22nd, 2013, 08:02 PM	#38
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	$450 for a suit is cheap! Do what you can dude __________________________________________________ CVMA #531

May 31st, 2013, 08:34 PM	#39
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	Bumpity bump. ANY NEW PEOPLE WANT TO EXPERIENCE THE TRACK AND MAKE SOME NEW FRIENDS??? You have no idea how much fun we have. __________________________________________________ CVMA #531

May 31st, 2013, 08:35 PM	#40
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.	It's overrated
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