HPR customer appreciation lapping day

[Stank Juic3]

Just wondering if HPR is doing their year end customer appreciation lapping day?

[tecknojoe]

It was just mentioned in this thread, but nothing affirmative:

http://www.cosportbikeclub.org/forums/showthread.php?p=709825#post709825

[madvlad]

http://highplainsraceway.com/events.html

They seem to have something planned for sure last week of the month but guess it all lies on the weather

[Radek]

some people ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=0fR-Nn-_Ngc

[buddahson]

some people ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=0fR-Nn-_Ngc

I'm not sure what that video had to do with this thread. But its awesome, so I approve.

[madvlad]

That looks hella fun and terrifying at the same time but yes approved for sure lol

[tecknojoe]

Any word on a date yet? It's been too cold for my vagina to ride lately, but in the off chance that theres a warm day, I want to have an idea of what date it might be. maybe the stars will align for a good free day

[longrider]

From the HPR website:


The actual days will be determined based on the weather forecast, we will pick the two days that seem likely to have the best weather, and we will announce them on the hotline and our facebook page on the afternoon of Christmas Day. We hope you can join us!

[longrider]

Unfortunately the forecasts are not looking good. Checking Byers on Weather Underground show snow on Christmas eve and Christmas with no temps above freezing until the 30th. The 30th is 34/9 and the 31st is 36/16

[tecknojoe]

From the HPR website:

Ah, I didn't read the part where they were going to announce on xmass day. Thanks for posting

[madvlad]

Yo lmk when I can stop by and give you the suit lol

[tecknojoe]

Yo lmk when I can stop by and give you the suit lol

haha, yea I'm around later today

[madvlad]

haha, yea I'm around later today

Word, I'll text you later then mang... I see the duke is gone :(

[tecknojoe]

Word, I'll text you later then mang... I see the duke is gone :(

yea :(

But now I've got some funds to trick out the husky and get some work done on the R6

[madvlad]

yea :(

But now I've got some funds to trick out the husky and get some work done on the R6

Word man, I have to go buy a belt and if you're available in an hour I can head your way.

[Scer]

Their Facebook page said moto appreciation is on Monday. Don't forget the tire warmers and hand warmers. Should be a cold one.

http://m.facebook.com/?_rdr#!/HighPlainsRaceway?__user=1524575525

Chill on chillas

[jgixxer1]

calling for a high of 23°... :(

[tecknojoe]

damn, not even close to ridable for me. Might as well start stripping the R6 to prep for the spring

[Jmetz]

Their Facebook page said moto appreciation is on Monday. Don't forget the tire warmers and hand warmers. Should be a cold one.

http://m.facebook.com/?_rdr#!/HighPlainsRaceway?__user=1524575525

Chill on chillas

Feet warmers, body warmers, face warmers, and warmers for your warmers. :lol:

[TFOGGuys]

I wonder if these will pass tech...

http://image.motorcyclistonline.com/f/tracktime/122_1205_endurance_ice_racing/40902312+h499/122-1205-03-o%2Bhand-built-tires-covered-with-1000-pro-gold-ice-studs%2B.jpg

[tecknojoe]

I drive by georgetown a lot in the winter and see cars driving on the lake. Has anyone taken one of those^ out there?

[Rider]

Anyone worried about the road being so cold the tires wont stick very well?

[TFOGGuys]

I drive by georgetown a lot in the winter and see cars driving on the lake. Has anyone taken one of those^ out there?

The lake at Georgetown is usable by permit only, and they don't allow bikes. Ice racing in Colorado is at Rainbow Falls...

http://youtu.be/LxbFU1qIrIA

On a side note, I've played on these extensively on icy roads...it's a serious hoot...70+ on ice.

[Bueller]

Anyone worried about the road being so cold the tires wont stick very well?

Yes. Anything <50° is pushing your luck.

[Jmetz]

Postponed until the 5th.

[Radek]

can someone post video from HPR ,following someone around ? Please only videos with minute 40's or 30's on big track

[madvlad]

Nvm completely misread that... Minute 30's? That seems crazy fast for the full course, would that even be possible?

[Bueller]

can someone post video from HPR ,following someone around ? Please only videos with minute 40's or 30's on big track:lol:


Absolute Track Record 501 Matt Lynn 1:44.354 05/09/09

[WolFeYeZ]

can someone post video from HPR ,following someone around ? Please only videos with minute 40's or 30's on big track

This is the best I found when looking for something similar myself a few months ago:

http://www.youtube.com/user/nitronyles/videos?view=0&flow=grid

[Radek]

that guy in video clicks minute 56's ,id like to see some 40's

[hcr25]

that guy in video clicks minute 56's ,id like to see some 40's


You will never see a 1:40.--- lap at HPR on a bike on the full course unless a WSBK or MotoGP level rider shows up with his bike. The best lap in the last two years was a 1:45...

[Radek]

You will never see a 1:40.--- lap at HPR on a bike on the full course unless a WSBK or MotoGP level rider shows up with his bike. The best lap in the last two years was a 1:45...


that would be nice to see ,it may hapen this year

[The GECCO]

that would be nice to see ,it may hapen this year

What makes you say that?

[Radek]

What makes you say that?

in Amerika ,whats impossible ?

[madvlad]

Guess I will go to all the HPR races this season just in case we do have a surprise GP rider visit and hit 1:40

[Radek]

Guess I will go to all the HPR races this season just in case we do have a surprise GP rider visit and hit 1:40

dont forget all track days ,well its not gonna hapen in rain , unless hes better then Rossi

[hcr25]

It wont happen on two wheels anytime soon.

[madvlad]

It wont happen on two wheels anytime soon.

What's your fastest time at HPR Mike?

[The GECCO]

It wont happen on two wheels anytime soon.

:imwithstupid:

[FZRguy]

It wont happen on two wheels anytime soon.

What's the four wheel record?

[The GECCO]

What's the four wheel record?

1:35.384

[Radek]

What's your fastest time at HPR Mike?
i think hes in 54's,with better bike he could do maybe 48' ?

[hcr25]

What's your fastest time at HPR Mike?


Heavyweight Endurance25 Mike Applehans1:52.7030 8/27/11
Found here..... http://www.mra-racing.info/High%20Plains.htm

[hcr25]

i think hes in 54's,with better bike he could do maybe 48' ?

I would like to think I could do that but im fairly sure I cant on any bike.
I do think a 1:50 is possible but I would have to take riding and racing a lot more serious then I have the past couple of years.

[Stank Juic3]

2days, who's going?

[Radek]

was just reading about guy who slid into concrete wall on Pikes Peak MRA race and suffered extremely serious injuries ...anyone knows how bad was it and how guy is doing now ??

[The GECCO]

You mean the accident in October of 2008? Aaron Clark? If so, he's fine today.

[Radek]

its in Roadracing World magazine number -1 - 2013,it was the same spot Zach Kinzler hit next day - they didnt said how old it was

[Bueller]

Forecast is down to 36 for a high Sat. doesn't look good for the bike day, car guys are looking @ 47 :wtf:

[madvlad]

Brrrrr! :cold:

[The GECCO]

its in Roadracing World magazine number -1 - 2013,it was the same spot Zach Kinzler hit next day - they didnt said how old it was

That's it. That article was rather misleading regarding details about the airfence, but Aaron is fine.

[Grim2.0]

Wonder how the DRZ would do?

[madvlad]

Wonder how the DRZ would do?

Definitely bring tire warmers if you do, even then grip will be a problem

[WolFeYeZ]

Wtf is this grim 2.0 bullshit?

[madvlad]

Wtf is this grim 2.0 bullshit?

Its grim's updated firmware for a new and improved ice cream sandwich :lol:

[Radek]

That's it. That article was rather misleading regarding details about the airfence, but Aaron is fine.

yeah,when i rode Sears point ,there was no airfence in last turn that has wall so they didnt let us in that turn,I never rode Pikes peak ,so I dont know whats the problem,sure the fences from someones borrowed hay are better then nothing

[Grim2.0]

Its grim's updated firmware for a new and improved ice cream sandwich :lol:

What he said

[Bueller]

Definitely bring tire warmers if you do, even then grip will be a problem
Tire warmers won't do shit at these pavement temps. by the time you roll out to the track the tires will be cold.

[madvlad]

well then nvm on the warmers lol

[Scer]

The real problem is friction. Although asphalt/concrete has a higher friction coefficent when colder (not icy), rubber is the extreme opposite. Rubber acts more like plastic the colder it gets. The softer the compound the more pronounced it becomes as well. Thus why some street tires are better (for durability) on cold days than some race tires. Like bueller says, warmers won't do too much for you after the first lap. Talk to your tire vendor to help with your cold riding needs.

Appreciate on appreciatas

[Grim2.0]

The real problem is friction. Although asphalt/concrete has a higher friction coefficent when colder (not icy), rubber is the extreme opposite. Rubber acts more like plastic the colder it gets. The softer the compound the more pronounced it becomes as well. Thus why some street tires are better (for durability) on cold days than some race tires. Like bueller says, warmers won't do too much for you after the first lap. Talk to your tire vendor to help with your cold riding needs.

Appreciate on appreciatas

How do you think the PR3s would do opposed to the Bridgestone battle axes at 35 degrees?

[Tiutis]

The real problem is friction. Although asphalt/concrete has a higher friction coefficent when colder (not icy), rubber is the extreme opposite. Rubber acts more like plastic the colder it gets. The softer the compound the more pronounced it becomes as well. Thus why some street tires are better (for durability) on cold days than some race tires. Like bueller says, warmers won't do too much for you after the first lap. Talk to your tire vendor to help with your cold riding needs.

Appreciate on appreciatas

The softer the more pronounced it gets?
I'm thinking about car tires but it should be the same principal. Why are snow tires made of softer compound? Those grip better at near freezing than harder compound all season tires?

[Bueller]

Race tires come in around 175*F IIRC. That is where they have the best grip and that is where they are soft. Cold race tires are like rocks when they are cold.

This is one of the big reasons race takeoffs don't make good street tires if you don't know what to expect out of them. They really never come up to temp on normal street riding and don't have good grip.

[Tiutis]

Race tires come in around 175*F IIRC. That is where they have the best grip and that is where they are soft. Cold race tires are like rocks when they are cold.

This is one of the big reasons race takeoffs don't make good street tires if you don't know what to expect out of them. They really never come up to temp on normal street riding and don't have good grip.

Makes sense now.

Did anyone go to HPR today?

[Bueller]

After seeing the weather I am wishing I would have now :(

[Grim2.0]

Decided to take the kid to the museum instead i got my dosage of going fast in today chasing her around.

[Mother Goose]

What makes you say that?
Cause I'm racing this year! Duh! :spit:

[Tiutis]

Almost 50 tomorrow! I'm taking my car tomorrow to have some fun. Anyone else coming tomorrow??

[Scer]

How do you think the PR3s would do opposed to the Bridgestone battle axes at 35 degrees?

Unfortunately, I don't have much experience with those specific models. You might want to ask the vendors (or dealers) for those tires. Sorry!


Race tires come in around 175*F IIRC. That is where they have the best grip and that is where they are soft. Cold race tires are like rocks when they are cold.

This is one of the big reasons race takeoffs don't make good street tires if you don't know what to expect out of them. They really never come up to temp on normal street riding and don't have good grip.

Right. Plus snow tires aren't designed (mostly) to be ran on the asphalt. They were made to run on snow. So the softer rubber allows the tires to gain traction by mechanical grip and not so much by surface friction. Take those same puppies around some laps on an asphalt track and watch them disappear in front of your eyes. :(

grip on grippas