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Apex · April 2nd, 2009, 08:50 PM

My favorite local track. It is a blast to run on the little 250.

Turn 13 is tricky (technically turn 5 when you run CW). You brake before you reach the crest of the hill, then dip in to a right handed turn. I almost ran off the track my first time out there. lol

MSR Houston:

Link to original page on YouTube.

Post up your local tracks!

Here is another somewhat local track:

Texas World Speedway:

Link to original page on YouTube.

GrandSport Speedway:

Link to original page on YouTube.

Alex · April 3rd, 2009, 12:10 AM

Here's the track that I spend the most time at, Thunderhill up in Willows, CA:

In this vid I'm following a friend around. He's a much faster rider (AFM racer) on a much slower bike, so he was kind enough to show me some lines on his SV; I'm on a 10R:

Link to original page on YouTube.

Here's another session that day:

Link to original page on YouTube.

Some gotcha turns at this track, including 5 which takes you up and over a hill before quickly dropping to an offcamber right, and 9, which takes you over a blind left-hand rise while the bike is completely unweighted.

paterick4o8 · April 3rd, 2009, 01:17 AM

cool vids. can't wait until I finally do a track day

Spork · July 30th, 2009, 08:10 AM

Hey... i dont know where the closest track to me is... where would i find out?

Snake · July 31st, 2009, 09:51 AM

You can find tracks at this link from Roadracing World magazine.
http://www.roadracingworld.com/resources/tracks/

MKlein3004 · August 11th, 2009, 10:58 AM

Texas World Speedway used to me about 5 minutes away from me, couldn't ever go cause im was a poor college student. Cant go to any in Dallas now cause i am a poor college grad but brings me back to my roots when i see things like that posted.

sketch · August 11th, 2009, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex

My favorite local track. It is a blast to run on the little 250.

Turn 13 is tricky (technically turn 5 when you run CW). You brake before you reach the crest of the hill, then dip in to a right handed turn. I almost ran off the track my first time out there. lol

MSR Houston:
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Awesome video, Apex! Can't wait until I can handle a bike well enough to go to a track day. Looks like a lot of fun. Will definitely have to check out MSR when I get the chance.

Broom · August 11th, 2009, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MKlein3004

Texas World Speedway used to me about 5 minutes away from me, couldn't ever go cause im was a poor college student. Cant go to any in Dallas now cause i am a poor college grad but brings me back to my roots when i see things like that posted.

once you get your finances sorted out you'll have plenty of tracks to choose from.

within a 4 hours of DFW we have:
MotorSports Ranch Cresson: 2 tracks, one can be run backwards (which basically makes it 2 tracks -- 3 total)
Oak Hill Raceway
Hallett: can be run backwards
Eagles Canyon Raceway
Texas World Speedway
MotorSports Ranch Houston
Harris Hill
Kart Track in Denton: for minis
Kart Track in Houston: for minis

i feel very fortunate to have so many tracks nearby to ride on and keep me broke.

Broom · August 11th, 2009, 02:57 PM

couple of my fav tracks:

me at Oakhill raceway in east texas:

Link to original page on Vimeo.

me being followed at motorsprots ranch cresson

Link to original page on Vimeo.

and danny eslick throwing it down at my favorite: hallett counter clockwise

Link to original page on YouTube.

MKlein3004 · August 11th, 2009, 07:53 PM

Thanks Broom, i would actually love to see your race bike but you always seem to be busy or you have on the track, maybe one of these days.

MKlein3004 · August 11th, 2009, 08:16 PM

http://www.na-motorsports.com/Tracks/TX/#ActiveRC

A good link for texas peeps to see where a local track is

MKlein3004 · August 24th, 2009, 02:28 PM

i actually should be moving back to College Station for a job supervisor job at a local processing plant. Texas World Speedway might be one of my stops here soon since its right there, and with the extra money fromt he actually career job, so track days may be sooner than i thought

Broom · August 24th, 2009, 02:39 PM

thats one of the only tracks in the area i haven't been on yet. been there lots of times, but haven't done any laps yet. slated to do my first race there at the end of this season.

MKlein3004 · August 24th, 2009, 02:41 PM

i have not visited it yet, just drove by it, what are the conditions of the track and is there alot of patch marks or what? What difficulty level would you say the track is for those who have been there.

Broom · August 24th, 2009, 02:46 PM

a lot of people really like TWS. i think its probalby a bit faster than a lot of the other tracks. more sweeping type turns with a few technical spots.

its going to have a lot of patches and different pavement types. if Keith (road&track) see's this post i'm sure he can chime in with more info.

MKlein3004 · August 24th, 2009, 02:48 PM

cool cool, i was really looking to go more towards the end of the year or beginning of next year anyway, mainly because of moving and settling back in college station. New job and everything and need to save some money up and get ready for it anyways, but let me know the weekend you go down and i might head out there and see.

April 2nd, 2009, 08:50 PM	#1
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	I want to introduce you to... My favorite local track. It is a blast to run on the little 250. Turn 13 is tricky (technically turn 5 when you run CW). You brake before you reach the crest of the hill, then dip in to a right handed turn. I almost ran off the track my first time out there. lol MSR Houston: Link to original page on YouTube. Post up your local tracks! Here is another somewhat local track: Texas World Speedway: Link to original page on YouTube. GrandSport Speedway: Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

April 3rd, 2009, 12:10 AM	#2
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	Here's the track that I spend the most time at, Thunderhill up in Willows, CA: In this vid I'm following a friend around. He's a much faster rider (AFM racer) on a much slower bike, so he was kind enough to show me some lines on his SV; I'm on a 10R: Link to original page on YouTube. Here's another session that day: Link to original page on YouTube. Some gotcha turns at this track, including 5 which takes you up and over a hill before quickly dropping to an offcamber right, and 9, which takes you over a blind left-hand rise while the bike is completely unweighted. __________________________________________________ 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)

August 11th, 2009, 02:57 PM	#9
Broom Track Junkie Name: Jon Location: Dallas Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Track Bike, DR350 commuter, KDX220 woods bike Posts: 602	couple of my fav tracks: me at Oakhill raceway in east texas: Link to original page on Vimeo. me being followed at motorsprots ranch cresson Link to original page on Vimeo. and danny eslick throwing it down at my favorite: hallett counter clockwise Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ Las Escobas -- Track Bikes Save Lives JonBroom.com Last futzed with by Broom; August 11th, 2009 at 08:09 PM.

August 24th, 2009, 02:39 PM	#13
Broom Track Junkie Name: Jon Location: Dallas Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Track Bike, DR350 commuter, KDX220 woods bike Posts: 602	thats one of the only tracks in the area i haven't been on yet. been there lots of times, but haven't done any laps yet. slated to do my first race there at the end of this season. __________________________________________________ Las Escobas -- Track Bikes Save Lives JonBroom.com

August 24th, 2009, 02:46 PM	#15
Broom Track Junkie Name: Jon Location: Dallas Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Track Bike, DR350 commuter, KDX220 woods bike Posts: 602	a lot of people really like TWS. i think its probalby a bit faster than a lot of the other tracks. more sweeping type turns with a few technical spots. its going to have a lot of patches and different pavement types. if Keith (road&track) see's this post i'm sure he can chime in with more info. __________________________________________________ Las Escobas -- Track Bikes Save Lives JonBroom.com

April 3rd, 2009, 01:17 AM	#3
paterick4o8 ninjette.org sage Name: patricK Location: San Jose, CA--BAY AREA! Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 blue 250R [sold]. '09 lime ZX-6R [stolen :( ]. '06 blue 636. Posts: 918	cool vids. can't wait until I finally do a track day

July 30th, 2009, 08:10 AM	#4
Spork ninjette.org member Name: Kevin Location: Granger Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 CPB Ninja 250 Posts: 66	Hey... i dont know where the closest track to me is... where would i find out?

July 31st, 2009, 09:51 AM	#5
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	You can find tracks at this link from Roadracing World magazine. http://www.roadracingworld.com/resources/tracks/

August 11th, 2009, 10:58 AM	#6
MKlein3004 Fighting Texas Aggie '08 Name: Mitchell Location: Allen, Tx Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Race), 2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 (Track), 2005 Ducati Monster 620 (Street) Posts: 541	Texas World Speedway used to me about 5 minutes away from me, couldn't ever go cause im was a poor college student. Cant go to any in Dallas now cause i am a poor college grad but brings me back to my roots when i see things like that posted.

August 11th, 2009, 07:53 PM	#10
MKlein3004 Fighting Texas Aggie '08 Name: Mitchell Location: Allen, Tx Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Race), 2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 (Track), 2005 Ducati Monster 620 (Street) Posts: 541	Thanks Broom, i would actually love to see your race bike but you always seem to be busy or you have on the track, maybe one of these days.

August 11th, 2009, 08:16 PM	#11
MKlein3004 Fighting Texas Aggie '08 Name: Mitchell Location: Allen, Tx Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Race), 2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 (Track), 2005 Ducati Monster 620 (Street) Posts: 541	http://www.na-motorsports.com/Tracks/TX/#ActiveRC A good link for texas peeps to see where a local track is

August 24th, 2009, 02:28 PM	#12
MKlein3004 Fighting Texas Aggie '08 Name: Mitchell Location: Allen, Tx Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Race), 2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 (Track), 2005 Ducati Monster 620 (Street) Posts: 541	i actually should be moving back to College Station for a job supervisor job at a local processing plant. Texas World Speedway might be one of my stops here soon since its right there, and with the extra money fromt he actually career job, so track days may be sooner than i thought

August 24th, 2009, 02:41 PM	#14
MKlein3004 Fighting Texas Aggie '08 Name: Mitchell Location: Allen, Tx Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Race), 2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 (Track), 2005 Ducati Monster 620 (Street) Posts: 541	i have not visited it yet, just drove by it, what are the conditions of the track and is there alot of patch marks or what? What difficulty level would you say the track is for those who have been there.

August 24th, 2009, 02:48 PM	#16
MKlein3004 Fighting Texas Aggie '08 Name: Mitchell Location: Allen, Tx Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Race), 2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 (Track), 2005 Ducati Monster 620 (Street) Posts: 541	cool cool, i was really looking to go more towards the end of the year or beginning of next year anyway, mainly because of moving and settling back in college station. New job and everything and need to save some money up and get ready for it anyways, but let me know the weekend you go down and i might head out there and see.

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