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

[EsrTek]

Ahhh was thinking A was begging groups... I'm sure I can make one of the days they have a school then.
Doing a Lvl2 of Total Control in March sometime, so after that.

[csmith12]

N=Novice (beginners)
I=Intermediate (some slow, some fast)
A=Advanced (All fast, all the time)

Cool stuff on the TC class. Keep us posted on how you do.

[sharky nrk]

We pick a day for this yet?

[csmith12]

No but we should.

[choneofakind]

You guys pick days. I have no idea about my summer yet, but once I know, I'll work your dates into my schedule.

[iZapp]

we're looking at Monday, May 13 as the first, and prolly Saturday, June 8 (Twilight). The twilight event is an afternoon/evening thing and reserved for I/A riders. My son ran his 250 last year in one and it's not bad except for the back-straight where even 600s are blowing by him at 150+. He can manage 115 (it's slightly downhill and we regear for that track) and actually pulled off a few laps in the 53s so he was ok with it, but its a bit scary the first few laps when A riders go screaming by.

the only other Sat is June 22 (3:30 - 9 pm). would be cool to get a group of 250s together, so if this date works, we could commit to that.

[csmith12]

So I propose this;

Friday, June 21 (3:30 - 9 pm)
Saturday, June 22 (3:30 - 9 pm)

Come for both days if you can but if you can only do one, then do the Sat. So most of us can be there the same day.

I will start building my shrine to those days so we get absolute perfect weather like choneofakind and I got last year.

[choneofakind]

A Fri/Sat afternoon combo in late June is perfect for me. I will be able to do both days and only miss one day of work. It also gives me enough time to start riding after school lets out so I'm not rusty. I don't start riding until the first week of May since the ninja isn't at school with me

If we can get perfect weather like last summer, I'll be stoked. I'll start my shrine as well.

Is the track going to be used that Saturday morning? It would be cool to hang out in the in-field day and watch people take different lines/apexes/turn in points and kinda assess them a bit.

Come on spring let's go!!!

EDIT: Also, @codestp202, are you still interested in going with us?? I might be able to transport your bike if needed. Just let me know once we get into June.

[csmith12]

I would imagine cars will be on the track during the day until about 2:45-3. You free to watch the cars lines but I don't think it will help you much.

I have done these kind of days before. I doubt we will have access to the garages, so plan on being under the easy-ups away from the paddock area. I will blow the dust off my old generator and have 2 110 outlettes from the back of my Durango for phones, cams, laptops and other small items.

Let me know if there is anything else I could bring to make your day more enjoyable.

[iZapp]

Originally Posted by csmith12

I doubt we will have access to the garages, so plan on being under the easy-ups away from the paddock area.

garage spots are first-come first-served, but since theres another event beforehand (no doubt) none may be available while the other group exits the paddocks. if they ARE, (and this may sound pretty gay) maybe we can all pitch in for a 'ninjette' garage. i think theyre somthing like 50 bucks. but it beats dealing with ezups and generators...

[choneofakind]

Oh yeah I'm planning on pitching in for a garage.

[nycsteve]

I'm in. I'll pitch in for the garage(s) and any food/drinks/equipment. Just let me know.

@Miles_Prower you in?

[Jiggles]

I'm too lazy to read through this damn thread

When and what days?
Where at?
Whose bike can I borrow?
Whose couch can I sleep on?

[choneofakind]

Originally Posted by Jiggles

When and what days?
Where at?
Whose bike can I borrow?
Whose couch can I sleep on?

Fri and Sat June 21 and 22, 3:30-9:00
Mid-Ohio classic sports car course in Lexington Ohio
Talk to csmith12 about that
I'll ask my parents if needed as it gets closer, but no promises.

[Jiggles]

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Fri and Sat June 21 and 22, 3:30-9:00
Mid-Ohio classic sports car course in Lexington Ohio
Talk to csmith12 about that
I'll ask my parents if needed as it gets closer, but no promises.

Ok cool, maybe I'll bring my own bike

[Miles_Prower]

Originally Posted by nycsteve

I'm in. I'll pitch in for the garage(s) and any food/drinks/equipment. Just let me know.

@Miles_Prower you in?

Sigh, I have too much up in the air right now..too much debt, not sure where I'll be. I'm applying for new jobs..could get a job in a month or two, or middle of summer..could be local, or could end up in like..oklahoma haha.
plus i still gotta pay her off lol

[csmith12]

Jiggles... If you come, I will have you a bike to ride. Fly into Cincy the night before and I will pick you up and hook you up with a couch or hotel.

Rulez
It's BYOB
No crashing
Wearing deoderant is required
A $10 spot is appreciated for the breakfast, lunch and snack fund (Mid-O provides dinner)
Everyone must wear a Kawi green thong under their leathers while on the tarmac
What happens at Mid-O, stays at Mid-O

[nycsteve]

Originally Posted by Miles_Prower

Sigh, I have too much up in the air right now..too much debt, not sure where I'll be. I'm applying for new jobs..could get a job in a month or two, or middle of summer..could be local, or could end up in like..oklahoma haha.
plus i still gotta pay her off lol

Good luck! If anything, you know how to find me.

Originally Posted by csmith12

Everyone must wear a Kawi green thong under their leathers while on the tarmac

i thought we could wear them the entire day

[csmith12]

Originally Posted by nycsteve

i thought we could wear them the entire day

You can sure... but since I am riding both days. I like to be so fresh and so clean.

Link to original page on YouTube.

[Jiggles]

Originally Posted by csmith12

Jiggles... If you come, I will have you a bike to ride. Fly into Cincy the night before and I will pick you up and hook you up with a couch or hotel.

Rulez
It's BYOB
No crashing
Wearing deoderant is required
A $10 spot is appreciated for the breakfast, lunch and snack fund (Mid-O provides dinner)
Everyone must wear a Kawi green thong under their leathers while on the tarmac
What happens at Mid-O, stays at Mid-O

Sweet

This might line up with my san jose to new york ride though so maybe that will work out

[choneofakind]

This might sound dumb, but is there a shower anywhere if we want to camp overnight? If not, that deoderant rule might be kinda pointless

[csmith12]

There are showers at the track and there will be one in my hotel room. And no worries yo, there will be no sharing violations issued. hahahahahaha

[EsrTek]

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Fri and Sat June 21 and 22, 3:30-9:00
Mid-Ohio classic sports car course in Lexington Ohio

I might not be able to race w/ you that night, but I might just come up and watch... might even bring a cheerleader skirt and pom poms :P

Seriously though, if you can't get on to track until 3:30pm, that leaves all day for some rides and Sunday. I'd go just for that, the races are a bonus

PS- Could I chill in the pits and help out in any way I can??

[choneofakind]

No racing, just track time

Originally Posted by EsrTek

PS- Could I chill in the pits and help out in any way I can??

Yes of course! Come if you can, even if you can just hang out and chill in the pits and get a feel for how a track day works. More = merrier.

[csmith12]

Originally Posted by EsrTek

I might not be able to race w/ you that night, but I might just come up and watch... might even bring a cheerleader skirt and pom poms :P

Seriously though, if you can't get on to track until 3:30pm, that leaves all day for some rides and Sunday. I'd go just for that, the races are a bonus

PS- Could I chill in the pits and help out in any way I can??

Leave your pom poms at home, just bring an umbrella.

[choneofakind]

NO! no umbrellas needed. It's gonna be sunny and beautiful remember? Hot track

[csmith12]

Umbrella is not for the rain yo. See post #60 of this very thread.

[EsrTek]

cool ... so count me in. I can pitch in via free hotel rooms and $ for the garage spot (or w/e)

and trust me I will learn a damn lot about BP and much more just watching

[Jiggles]

Just watching gets really boring really quickly. You really can't see much from the pits

[Jiggles]

Also, how much is the actual track day(s)?

[csmith12]

$185 before any discount. I am working a group discount and I already know we will get a forum discount of 10%. Not sure if they will stack. Plan on $175, so your safe.

[Jiggles]

Originally Posted by csmith12

$185 before any discount. I am working a group discount and I already know we will get a forum discount of 10%. Not sure if they will stack. Plan on $175, so your safe.

175 total for both days?

[EsrTek]

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Just watching gets really boring really quickly. You really can't see much from the pits

Most likely right there...
I do recall them saying something earlier in thread about taking pics.. figured I probably do some of that too in different corners, and then be able to see some BP etc

PS - I'd take boredom in the pits over another night of 5 kids running around the house like it's romper room!

[Jiggles]

Idk if they will actually let you onto the track to take pics. Most likely you can only take them from the pits. Generally there's a professional photographer at the track that they let take pics from the corners and he wouldn't want you crampin his style

Find a way to bring your bike out, its way more fun, even if you're the slowest guy out there

[csmith12]

Originally Posted by EsrTek

cool ... so count me in. I can pitch in via free hotel rooms and $ for the garage spot (or w/e)

and trust me I will learn a damn lot about BP and much more just watching

You will have access to nearly the entire track via 3 bridges and a tunnel. Fast laps for a track day are around 1:40 in the A group. So that means you will see who your looking for about once ever 2 minutes at best each 20 minute session. You can hop on my pit bike and run around watching the different corners.

But I will stand by what I have always said. Some of the best times at the track, are in the pits. Come and make new friends, see new things, share in the experience and in my pit, there will be many laughs.

I bet by the end of the day, you will be kickin' your own arse that you didn't ride.

[Jiggles]

Also beer, we need a ton of beer! (but none for chode )

[csmith12]

That reminds me, I need to get a track map and plot out the photo areas.

And Jiggles is right. The track photographer is Kyle Hunter. He is a super cool guy and takes sick pictures. He is the only one allowed on the other side of the fence. Us non paid photo junkies have to take pics through the holes in the fence.

[EsrTek]

Originally Posted by csmith12

I bet by the end of the day, you will be kickin' your own arse that you didn't ride.

I know that's right... but it will motivate me to do the school and some track days myself...but most my 'spare' cash this year already gone to Total control classes (decided to redo lvl1 and then do lvl2 the following day).
I still might be able to do the track school this summer

[csmith12]

As promised here is the picture map.



Light yellow areas are where I see most photo guys take photos. Most of the infield is accessible, if you wan to get closer to turns 10, 11 and 12. But the hilly terrain makes it harder.

Red dots are known good photo areas where you might see Kyle on the other side of the fence. The arrows show about where his camera points when he is stationed in those areas.

He will not care that you are back there taking pics. So click away and don't be shy to say hi.

[choneofakind]

Originally Posted by Jiggles

even if you're the slowest guy out there

$5 says it comes down to you and me for that title, just because the back straight automatically puts us there

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Also beer, we need a ton of beer! (but none for chode )

Ba hahaha.