Thunderhill Trackday Monday May 10th $160

2WheelGuy · April 28th, 2010, 09:57 AM

I will be doing a track day at Thunderhill Raceway in beautiful Willows California on Monday May 10th. As usual I plan on having at least one of my 250s out there to ride. Come out and ride with me. This day is a great deal at only $160. There will also be an AFM New Racer School held at this event. If you take the school on a 250 there is a good chance you will get me as your instructor. All my past students have done very well.

For more information and to sign up:
http://pacifictracktime.com

ztrack157 · April 28th, 2010, 10:00 AM

I will be out there watching. I should have an ignition for people to try out if they want.

2WheelGuy · April 28th, 2010, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ztrack157

I will be out there watching.

Why not riding?

ztrack157 · April 28th, 2010, 10:10 AM

I need rear sets and an exhaust. A CMRA racer needed parts ASAP and could not wait so I sold him the rear sets and exhaust right off my bike.

I am SOL till june

2WheelGuy · April 28th, 2010, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ztrack157

I need rear sets and an exhaust. A CMRA racer needed parts ASAP and could not wait so I sold him the rear sets and exhaust right off my bike.

I am SOL till june

I've got a stock exhaust and some pre-gen peg assemblies that I'm told will fit. What more do you need?

ztrack157 · April 28th, 2010, 10:31 AM

The whole day off from work.

I get off at 8 am

ztrack157 · April 28th, 2010, 10:57 AM

When does C group go off for it's first session?

2WheelGuy · April 28th, 2010, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ztrack157

When does C group go off for it's first session?

9:40am

ztrack157 · April 28th, 2010, 11:08 AM

Man put me down tenatively then.

ztrack157 · April 29th, 2010, 11:00 AM

Ithaca aka Ryan is coming out too. I told him I would cut him a deal on rearsets if he came out. He will be there with bells on.

ithaca00 · April 29th, 2010, 05:28 PM

Maybe not bells but shiny parts at least. I'll put bells on for an even better deal

And after putting on the lovely Sportisi VR Black exhaust, I don't need anything else to let people know I'm coming!

Craig - Is there a lot of people signed up for the day yet?

ztrack157 · May 10th, 2010, 08:11 PM

The day was a 50/50 crap shoot due to weather. The first session was all that was run prior to the rain coming down. I got half a lap in due to rear brake drag.

Craig and I headed for cover in the fied house after freezing outside talking. The rain stopped prior to the lunch break. Then the sunshine came out. It quickly dried the track out and we managed to get in the full 4 sessions after lunch. This made up for the rain delay.

It was fun, especially having other 250's to ride with. Here is some pictures. Ryan aka ithaca is pictured with me.

Alex · May 11th, 2010, 05:32 AM

Glad it worked out!

2WheelGuy · May 11th, 2010, 09:39 AM

The weather yesterday was very bizarre. The first session of the morning was very cold and very windy. I was really getting blown around on the track. Then the rain came. With the wind it was raining sideways. It rained quite hard and half the people packed up and left. By lunch the rain had stopped and the sun came out. By the afternoon sessions the track was dry and warming up. The afternoon was sunny and the track conditions were great. The people who left are not going to like hearing how great the afternoon was.

After lunch photos:

I spent the down time hanging out the Matt and Ryan. Stole a cupcake from Ryan so the rain wasn't all bad.

ztrack157 · May 11th, 2010, 04:11 PM

Oh damn I forgot the cupcakes. That was the best part. Ryan I love your mom. Just keep those things in supply at trackdays.

JS73 · May 12th, 2010, 07:16 PM

That track looks great! Glad the weather cleared and you guys got to ride.
That hill looks like a roller coaster ride.

2WheelGuy · May 12th, 2010, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JS73

That hill looks like a roller coaster ride.

It is! It is called The Cyclone. Very steep rise with a blind 90 degree left turn over the top, then down the other side while making a sweeping off camber right turn.

ztrack157 · May 12th, 2010, 07:51 PM

I may hit the 5th and 6th too. But probably just the 6th. There is no NRS that weekend

JS73 · May 12th, 2010, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2WheelGuy

It is! It is called The Cyclone. Very steep rise with a blind 90 degree left turn over the top, then down the other side while making a sweeping off camber right turn.

That sounds like it would cause its fair share of pucker factors.

Especially for newcomers to that track.

ztrack157 · May 12th, 2010, 07:59 PM

When I was following craig (ie he was babysitting me) around the track a guy went off on the right in front of us. He didn't go down luckily. I think it was a session before that guy hit a bird in turn 2 and wrecked.

JS73 · May 12th, 2010, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ztrack157

When I was following craig (ie he was babysitting me) around the track a guy went off on the right. Luckily he didn't go down.

Lucky for him. Looking at the picture, it seems the off camber portion is quite pronounced.

ztrack157 · May 12th, 2010, 08:07 PM

http://www.thunderhill.com/assets/mu...thillcycle.wmv

JS73 · May 12th, 2010, 08:16 PM

Thanks for the video, Matt. It looks like a very fun track to ride and from the video it seems like it has extremely generous run-off.

Alex · May 12th, 2010, 10:03 PM

Thill is great fun! Some more ontrack video up in this thread.

ithaca00 · May 18th, 2010, 04:04 AM

I finally got my pictures and a video loaded. I think this really makes it clear that this was a tale of two completely different track days...

video:

Link to original page on YouTube.

photos:

http://gallery.atpic.com/35399

ztrack157 · May 18th, 2010, 10:22 PM

You need to bring this bike to the next track day

Link to original page on YouTube.

ithaca00 · May 20th, 2010, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ztrack157

You need to bring this bike to the next track day

that's my "get stuck in Nova Scotia" bike. I definitely don't want that near the track...

April 28th, 2010, 09:57 AM	#1
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.	Thunderhill Trackday Monday May 10th $160 I will be doing a track day at Thunderhill Raceway in beautiful Willows California on Monday May 10th. As usual I plan on having at least one of my 250s out there to ride. Come out and ride with me. This day is a great deal at only $160. There will also be an AFM New Racer School held at this event. If you take the school on a 250 there is a good chance you will get me as your instructor. All my past students have done very well. For more information and to sign up: http://pacifictracktime.com __________________________________________________ CraigHarris.org Pacific Track Time CraigsWeb See you at 2014 MotoGP Laguna Seca! We'll be camping on Fox Hill. AFM #278

April 28th, 2010, 10:00 AM	#2
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	I will be out there watching. I should have an ignition for people to try out if they want. __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

April 28th, 2010, 10:10 AM	#4
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	I need rear sets and an exhaust. A CMRA racer needed parts ASAP and could not wait so I sold him the rear sets and exhaust right off my bike. I am SOL till june __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

April 28th, 2010, 10:31 AM	#6
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	The whole day off from work. I get off at 8 am __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

April 28th, 2010, 10:57 AM	#7
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	When does C group go off for it's first session? __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

April 28th, 2010, 11:08 AM	#9
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Man put me down tenatively then. __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

April 29th, 2010, 11:00 AM	#10
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Ithaca aka Ryan is coming out too. I told him I would cut him a deal on rearsets if he came out. He will be there with bells on. __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

April 29th, 2010, 05:28 PM	#11
ithaca00 ninjette.org guru Name: Ryan Location: Sacramento, CA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 EX250 (street), 1994 EX250 (Race), 2008 250R (Race), 2000 250 (project), 1991 EL250 (a cruiser!) Posts: 287	Maybe not bells but shiny parts at least. I'll put bells on for an even better deal And after putting on the lovely Sportisi VR Black exhaust, I don't need anything else to let people know I'm coming! Craig - Is there a lot of people signed up for the day yet?

May 11th, 2010, 05:32 AM	#13
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	Glad it worked out! __________________________________________________ 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)

May 11th, 2010, 09:39 AM	#14
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.	The weather yesterday was very bizarre. The first session of the morning was very cold and very windy. I was really getting blown around on the track. Then the rain came. With the wind it was raining sideways. It rained quite hard and half the people packed up and left. By lunch the rain had stopped and the sun came out. By the afternoon sessions the track was dry and warming up. The afternoon was sunny and the track conditions were great. The people who left are not going to like hearing how great the afternoon was. After lunch photos: I spent the down time hanging out the Matt and Ryan. Stole a cupcake from Ryan so the rain wasn't all bad. __________________________________________________ CraigHarris.org Pacific Track Time CraigsWeb See you at 2014 MotoGP Laguna Seca! We'll be camping on Fox Hill. AFM #278

May 11th, 2010, 04:11 PM	#15
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Oh damn I forgot the cupcakes. That was the best part. Ryan I love your mom. Just keep those things in supply at trackdays. __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

May 12th, 2010, 07:16 PM	#16
JS73 ninjette.org guru Name: Joel Location: Orlando, FL Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 Posts: 256	That track looks great! Glad the weather cleared and you guys got to ride. That hill looks like a roller coaster ride.

May 12th, 2010, 07:51 PM	#18
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	I may hit the 5th and 6th too. But probably just the 6th. There is no NRS that weekend __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

May 12th, 2010, 07:59 PM	#20
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	When I was following craig (ie he was babysitting me) around the track a guy went off on the right in front of us. He didn't go down luckily. I think it was a session before that guy hit a bird in turn 2 and wrecked. __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

May 12th, 2010, 08:07 PM	#22
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	http://www.thunderhill.com/assets/mu...thillcycle.wmv __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

May 12th, 2010, 08:16 PM	#23
JS73 ninjette.org guru Name: Joel Location: Orlando, FL Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 Posts: 256	Thanks for the video, Matt. It looks like a very fun track to ride and from the video it seems like it has extremely generous run-off.

May 12th, 2010, 10:03 PM	#24
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	Thill is great fun! Some more ontrack video up in this thread. __________________________________________________ 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)

May 18th, 2010, 04:04 AM	#25
ithaca00 ninjette.org guru Name: Ryan Location: Sacramento, CA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 EX250 (street), 1994 EX250 (Race), 2008 250R (Race), 2000 250 (project), 1991 EL250 (a cruiser!) Posts: 287	I finally got my pictures and a video loaded. I think this really makes it clear that this was a tale of two completely different track days... video: Link to original page on YouTube. photos: http://gallery.atpic.com/35399

May 18th, 2010, 10:22 PM	#26
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	You need to bring this bike to the next track day Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

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