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

[csmith12]

Originally Posted by Miles_Prower

hmmm ok, maybe i'll look into switching insurance..maybe I can find one that'll allow trackdays

Oh yea!

Originally Posted by sharky nrk

I checked the forum last week and didn't catch that, looks like I am going to have to be in for that. Very slow and last but in lol.

In!

[choneofakind]

Not that there is really any question, but who's in?
<---This guy.

I think my EFI is finally track ready. I got a rich map I like. It pulls like it should, and is moi bueno. I also got my fuel line secured better so it doesn't come off... again (I will be saftey wiring it in spring, just in case) I will also be playing with a little preload in my forks, but other than that, Mik and I are ready for track.

I talked to my parents about it a bit. They're cool with me doing as many days as I can sanely afford.

[00NissanNinja]

That is a sweet looking track, I'd love to ride it. Might be moving out near dayton soon for a job, we shall see. Nice to know ohio has a good track.

[Vitamin-E]

Originally Posted by csmith12

Really, that's great! And the 250 class for MCRA too!

Originally Posted by sharky nrk

I checked the forum last week and didn't catch that, looks like I am going to have to be in for that. Very slow and last but in lol.

Yessir!! It hasn't been posted up in the new rule book but its coming for 2013. Will prolly be using the new CCS rules for ULTB.

[Jiggles]

When?

[sharky nrk]

Got the race plastics in this week and will mount them up this weekend. Just got another set of stands and another chock for the trailer so the ninjette and the cbr can come to the track together.

[csmith12]

Originally Posted by Jiggles

When?

From my experience riding with MCRA, it would be between Apr. and Sept. of 2013.

[Vitamin-E]

Originally Posted by Jiggles

When?

Will release dates on the website when contracts are inked.

http://www.midwestcaferacing.com

[csmith12]

@siebadn - Depending on the map your looking at there are 12 corners and 2 straights at Mid-Ohio. Each corner has at least 4 or more holes in the fencing to aim a camera. They are also spread out through each corner so you can shoot more than one angle per corner. Some are on the outside of the track, others are in the infield. You have pretty much full access to the infield via 3 bridges.

You can get insanely close to the keyhole, turns 1, 8, and 10b. You will want to watch the action on entry to turn 7 and the wheelies at 10a. Most crashes will happen in the carousel (turn 12), turn 1 and the keyhole. There are a fair amount in 8 as well. Although, 8 makes the best crash pics because the bikes will come sliding toward the camera. lol

An interesting angle that is not shot very often is the enty/apex of turn 7 from the outside. To get there you actually have to go into the infield and go under the track via the tunnel. That can get you very close to 7.

7 is at the end of the back straight. You can top out a 600 there, 150+mph. This is where you will see guys lift/float their rear wheels braking retarded hard for turn 7 (about 90mph ish for the A group). A few "back it in" as well but not often.

The carousel is where you get the best shots of hook turns. If you want a good shot of someones BP, go there. They hook a lot there to avoid a bump on the track. Riders heads are really low there and toward the camera. The keyhole is similar but you can't get to the inside of it. So, if the rider is really good, you get a pic of what looks like a bike sliding across the track. hahahaha

I will mark up a track map with good shooting locations and post it up.

[csmith12]

[choneofakind]

Originally Posted by csmith12

8 makes the best crash pics because the bikes will come sliding toward the camera.

8 is where I got all squiggly on cold tires during the 2nd session in the morning. That was fun.

[csmith12]

Heck yea, the exit/downhill part of 8 way out by the rumble is lowside land in the AM sessions. Take a tighter line or leave your fears in the paddock and exit totally on the gas.

[choneofakind]

I think my issue was my tires were cold. I never had issue with it after that.

[csmith12]

Guys/Gals, Mid-Ohio schedule is out!!!!!

2013 Schedule
Monday, May 13
Tuesday, May 14
Sunday, May 26 - Twilight
Monday, June 3
Tuesday, June 4
Saturday, June 8 - Twilight
Friday, June 21 (3:30 - 9 pm)
Saturday, June 22 (3:30 - 9 pm)
Monday, July 1
Tuesday, July 2
Wednesday, July 3 - Twilight
Monday, July 15
Tuesday, July 16
Tuesday, August 6
Wednesday, August 7
Sunday, August 11 - Twilight
Monday, August 26
Tuesday, August 27
Saturday, September 14 - Twilight
Monday, September 23
Tuesday, September 24

This schedule kinda sucks honestly. No back to back Sat. Sun. dates. June 21/22 and 3/4 looks pretty cool but dunno. I don't care as long as it doesn't conflict with one of my races and we all have a good time.

Let me know what you think.

[csmith12]

If you are an A or I rider and wanna ride. Come join me on May 26th for the twilight. Hellz yea!

[csmith12]

Common out Jiggles, I will have you a bike sitting in the paddock.

ps. I guess alex can come too

[nycsteve]

June 3/4 looks like the best date for me. I wont have to waste a few days vacation and school is out at the end of May. I'll have all this stress with me to unleash on the track

So if this date is chosen, I'm all in!

[choneofakind]

damn those Mon/Tues combos. I'm not sure about the 3:30-9:00 days, I liked the track being hottest at the end of the day when I sorta knew what I was doing.

[csmith12]

lol, when is riding on a cold track better?

[choneofakind]

confused. It seemed more grippy when it was hot... I think I might just be too deep in my studying right now... bah. Time to go get some food

[csmith12]

Link to original page on YouTube.

Of course it has more grip when hot silly. Just fascinating that at ANY time, you would want less grip on the track.

I think I see what you mean though. More confidence in the later sessions, so you want the most grip then. From experience though, that track stays hot until about 10ish. Besides, you don't want it too hot on DOT tires or they could feel greasy. So it's all good.

[choneofakind]

Yeah that's what I meant. I was finally comfortable at the same time that the tires got really hot and stuck well.

I mean if you think the track stays hot late, I'd be alright with a 3:30 session as well. We can figure out later on what days will work. I still have no idea what my summer schedule will be

[Vitamin-E]

Its OH-fficial y'all !!!!

************************POST ON THE MCRA FACEBOOK PAGE***************************
MCRA takes great pleasure in announcing the new 250 class as part of the 2013 MCRA Challenge Series!

For this season, we will launching this race in the GTL/Sprotsman race held at the end of each Trackday,

Also this series is based on the Ninja 250 and the CBR 250. We will not differentiate Armature/Expert.

Stay tuned for more details!
*************************

[sharky nrk]

The June dates are probably good, although the times in the afternoon are also bit odd

[csmith12]

Originally Posted by Vitamin-E

Its OH-fficial y'all !!!!

************************POST ON THE MCRA FACEBOOK PAGE***************************
MCRA takes great pleasure in announcing the new 250 class as part of the 2013 MCRA Challenge Series!

For this season, we will launching this race in the GTL/Sprotsman race held at the end of each Trackday,

Also this series is based on the Ninja 250 and the CBR 250. We will not differentiate Armature/Expert.

Stay tuned for more details!
*************************

Count me in Elliott!

[choneofakind]

Depending on when race days are, I'll come watch if they're at Mid-Ohio. If anyone wants to bring a camera, I'll gladly go to the infield and photograph y'all.

I would love to race, but the budget isn't going for that, nor is my bike legal with its FI

[cuong-nutz]

1225 miles to get there. I think I'll pass for now lol

[sharky nrk]

Originally Posted by csmith12

Count me in Elliott!

I am planning on being a part of this as well if everything goes as planned.

[csmith12]

@Vitamin-E - We should start another thread when it gets closer. I see some are confused where these races will be.
@cuong-nutz - I don't "think" there will be any MCRA races at Mid-Ohio but if the tracks are the same as last year, then all of them would be a long haul for you. Don't let the distance have so much weight. Cincinnati OH to Jennings FL is a long haul just for a track day. ijs

[csmith12]

Originally Posted by sharky nrk

I am planning on being a part of this as well if everything goes as planned.

See you there!

[cuong-nutz]

Bucket list is to ride the 250 on all US TRACKS

[Vitamin-E]

Originally Posted by csmith12

@Vitamin-E - We should start another thread when it gets closer. I see some are confused where these races will be.
@cuong-nutz - I don't "think" there will be any MCRA races at Mid-Ohio but if the tracks are the same as last year, then all of them would be a long haul for you. Don't let the distance have so much weight. Cincinnati OH to Jennings FL is a long haul just for a track day. ijs

I will definitely post up on here when the schedule is finalized and before events during the year.

I can tell you the tracks now:
Putnam in April
Gateway Motosports in May, June, Sept, and Oct

I apologize that we don't have at least 2 Putnam events. Sometimes, all things are not possible. Maybe we can have 2 dates there in 2014.

In the meantime, you guys start planning to make it to Putnam and "the 3-1-fo" to do some RACING!!! Believe me when I tell you that gridding up and getting the Green and Checkered Flags adds a whole new dimension to your riding, your 250cc, and your overall passion for the sport of Road Racing Motorcycles.

DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sharky nrk]

I definately wish we had more Putnam rounds this season, its much easier to get there than St. Louis.

[csmith12]

Someone talk me into doing the AMA vintage races on the 250 this year.

[choneofakind]

Do it!! When is it?? I'll be your pit crew/photographer?

Also, I got a nice fat envelope with the words "For Mid-Ohio" squirreled away at home

[csmith12]

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Do it!! When is it?? I'll be your pit crew/photographer?

Also, I got a nice fat envelope with the words "For Mid-Ohio" squirreled away at home

I don't qualify for AMA and would cost to much just to do one race. We covered that in another thread.

I am getting eager to ride fast....

[choneofakind]

yeah I read that after I posted here... oops.

I'm stoked! I think my father is coming along this year to go hang out in the infield and watch us go fast.

[EsrTek]

Originally Posted by csmith12

If you are an A or I rider and wanna ride. Come join me on May 26th for the twilight. Hellz yea!

I can probably swing this date and the $$, would I need to complete their school first? Mind you I never been on any track!
Only other thing holding me back is I would have to ride my bike there and back after, it's not race prepped and ...a crash will, well we all know.

[csmith12]

Originally Posted by EsrTek

I can probably swing this date and the $$, would I need to complete their school first? Mind you I never been on any track!
Only other thing holding me back is I would have to ride my bike there and back after, it's not race prepped and ...a crash will, well we all know.

Sorry man. The twilight sessions are for I and A riders only. It wouldn't be a good place for first timers. There are no groups, just I and A riders mixing together on track at the same time. Just hours of open track, where riders come and go as they please. It's really kick a**.

Not only that, compared to a normal track day, the twilight sessions are mainly filled with track ho's (riders that go do mid-o 4+ times a year). Which means the I group's pace is near a normal track day's A pace and A group's pace is near AMA race pace. It's not uncommon for me to come up on riders in the corners with a difference of speed that is 30+mph between riders. You have to know how to handle yourself and the bike if you know what I mean.

Also, coming from TN, I couldn't let you ride all the way to the track. You will have to ride past me in order to get there. So contact me and I will haul you up from KY and back. Don't hesitate to take me up on the offer, please.... If you can get to KY on 75N, I will haul you the rest of the way.

You could always rent a truck too.

[csmith12]

Originally Posted by choneofakind

yeah I read that after I posted here... oops.

I'm stoked! I think my father is coming along this year to go hang out in the infield and watch us go fast.

Rock on! You will make him proud I am sure.