New member!

toEleven · October 20th, 2015, 03:00 PM

A new member in the new member forum!? Shocking, I know.

I'm not currently a ninjette owner/rider, but I'm spending alternate days either rationalizing why I should buy one or why doing so is a rash decision. I ride a CBR600RR most days, but after my first track day I've started convincing myself that a track bike is a good idea. After narrowing down the options, ye olde ninjette suddenly seems appealing.

The Team Pro-Motion class tops the list, though I find the idea of endurance racing more appealing than the short sprints. Finding a team while being new to racing seems like it may be an issue, but I have an entire dreary winter to figure that out I suppose.

If anyone reading this is on the east coast (USA) and well versed in the small displacement racing options here, I'd love to be pointed in the right direction. As I said, I haven't committed any funds yet, so now would be the best time to save me from my ignorance!

TnNinjaGirl · October 20th, 2015, 03:02 PM

Welcome!

Give it a couple of hours, lots of Ninja 250/300 racers in here.

toEleven · October 20th, 2015, 03:04 PM

Awesome, thank you for the welcome!

csmith12 · October 20th, 2015, 03:19 PM

Welcome!

You have some racing options on the east coast and don't worry about being new and trying to race on an endurance team. While faster is better

... it's not always about winning as much as it is about getting out there and doing it.

As you may already know, the 250 is a super cheap platform to race for an entire season. Once well set up, a single set of tires will pull the whole season. That leaves you/team responsible for just fees, gas and any breakage.

250's vs bigger bikes on the track... To put it simply; you are pretty much forced to actually have some talent to go fast. Once you have moderate skill level, you can start passing bigger bikes in the corners that are piloted by low and moderately skilled riders just to be repassed in the straights.

At a high level of skill between 2 riders, one on a small displacement bike and another on a larger SS, you will get your arse handed to you.

If I had it to do over again, I would have strongly considered endurance racing instead to start off with. It's good seat time, with many of the racing benefits, the costs are split between the team members and it's not all about 100% balls to the wall speed every lap like a sprint.

EDIT: Oh... your real question. You basically have some club level racing in the northeast and southeast. There is also some WERA rounds that work their way into your area and everything in between every season too but you will have to watch their race schedule.

Ghostt · October 20th, 2015, 04:03 PM

Welcome

dcj13 · October 20th, 2015, 04:45 PM

Welcome, To! Lots of boy-racers here.

cuong-nutz · October 20th, 2015, 04:56 PM

Welcome!

cbinker · October 20th, 2015, 06:09 PM

hi.

VaFish · October 21st, 2015, 08:56 AM

Welcome,

Can't help with the racing questions, but another NOVA Ninjette here.

toEleven · October 21st, 2015, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VaFish

Welcome,

Can't help with the racing questions, but another NOVA Ninjette here.

No worries. It's still nice to know there are others in my corner of the world.

Thanks for the welcome.

Snake · October 26th, 2015, 12:51 PM

Hello and welcome

snot · October 26th, 2015, 02:37 PM

welcome

toEleven · October 26th, 2015, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snot

welcome

I don't know what the background is, but if you're making sammiches, count me in.

snot · October 26th, 2015, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toEleven

I don't know what the background is, but if you're making sammiches, count me in.

lol... it's a joke, I am girl and belong in the kitchen making sammiches.

October 20th, 2015, 03:00 PM	#1
toEleven Slower than you. Name: toEleven Location: NoVA Join Date: Oct 2015 Motorcycle(s): CBR600RR, CB750, EX300 (半蔵) Posts: 667 MOTM - May '16	New member! A new member in the new member forum!? Shocking, I know. I'm not currently a ninjette owner/rider, but I'm spending alternate days either rationalizing why I should buy one or why doing so is a rash decision. I ride a CBR600RR most days, but after my first track day I've started convincing myself that a track bike is a good idea. After narrowing down the options, ye olde ninjette suddenly seems appealing. The Team Pro-Motion class tops the list, though I find the idea of endurance racing more appealing than the short sprints. Finding a team while being new to racing seems like it may be an issue, but I have an entire dreary winter to figure that out I suppose. If anyone reading this is on the east coast (USA) and well versed in the small displacement racing options here, I'd love to be pointed in the right direction. As I said, I haven't committed any funds yet, so now would be the best time to save me from my ignorance! Last futzed with by toEleven; October 20th, 2015 at 03:03 PM. Reason: tiny typo

October 20th, 2015, 03:02 PM	#2
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Welcome! Give it a couple of hours, lots of Ninja 250/300 racers in here. __________________________________________________ http://www.sportbikes4hire.com

October 20th, 2015, 03:19 PM	#4
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Welcome! You have some racing options on the east coast and don't worry about being new and trying to race on an endurance team. While faster is better ... it's not always about winning as much as it is about getting out there and doing it. As you may already know, the 250 is a super cheap platform to race for an entire season. Once well set up, a single set of tires will pull the whole season. That leaves you/team responsible for just fees, gas and any breakage. 250's vs bigger bikes on the track... To put it simply; you are pretty much forced to actually have some talent to go fast. Once you have moderate skill level, you can start passing bigger bikes in the corners that are piloted by low and moderately skilled riders just to be repassed in the straights. At a high level of skill between 2 riders, one on a small displacement bike and another on a larger SS, you will get your arse handed to you. If I had it to do over again, I would have strongly considered endurance racing instead to start off with. It's good seat time, with many of the racing benefits, the costs are split between the team members and it's not all about 100% balls to the wall speed every lap like a sprint. EDIT: Oh... your real question. You basically have some club level racing in the northeast and southeast. There is also some WERA rounds that work their way into your area and everything in between every season too but you will have to watch their race schedule. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

October 20th, 2015, 04:03 PM	#5
Ghostt in your machine Name: Scott Location: Summer Shade, Ky. Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 25 MOTM - Jun '17, May '16, Mar '15	Welcome __________________________________________________ *violente et ignorantia* ZX-2R BLOG *Twitter and Instagram = Ghostt_Scott* *I'm not here to change your mind, just to inform.*

October 20th, 2015, 04:56 PM	#7
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	Welcome! __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

October 20th, 2015, 03:04 PM	#3
toEleven Slower than you. Name: toEleven Location: NoVA Join Date: Oct 2015 Motorcycle(s): CBR600RR, CB750, EX300 (半蔵) Posts: 667 MOTM - May '16	Awesome, thank you for the welcome!

October 20th, 2015, 04:45 PM	#6
dcj13 Participant Name: Dave Location: South of Seattle Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '94 K75 std Posts: Too much. MOTM - Aug '15	Welcome, To! Lots of boy-racers here.

October 20th, 2015, 06:09 PM	#8
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	hi. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

October 21st, 2015, 08:56 AM	#9
VaFish ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Tom Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250, 2019 Harley Ultra Classic, 2001 Suzuki SV650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '16	Welcome, Can't help with the racing questions, but another NOVA Ninjette here.

October 26th, 2015, 12:51 PM	#11
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Hello and welcome

October 26th, 2015, 02:37 PM	#12
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	welcome __________________________________________________ https://www.brocksperformance.com/VZ...0035+C450.aspx

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