Intoduction to Road Racing Clinic

[jplracing]

Everyone,

A number of us have been fielding questions from riders who are interested in road racing in Colorado. These questions have ranged from what kind of gear should a new racer buy, to what needs to be done to the bike to meet the minimum “tech” standards, what are the differences in street and race tires, and where can a new person get the information they need to start racing.

So what the answer? A number of us were brainstorming about how to help people that are interested make the jump to being a racer. What we came up with is an Introduction to Motorcycle Road racing Clinic.

We would like to invite any all riders that have any interest in becoming a licensed road racer to this clinic.

When: Sunday April 6th 10:30am
Where Vanmar
3945 E 50th Ave
Denver, CO

Cost: FREE!


We will have presentations from:

Joe LoGalbo – who will be talking about bike prep
Kris Hillman – who will be explaining the differences in quality gear
Mark Schellinger – who will talk about race tires versus street tires and how to get involved with the MRA (the local road racing club)
Dave Rose – who will be speaking about suspension and geometry set up

Scott Rybarik has also offered to BBQ lunch for everyone

Our goal for this clinic provide answers to basic questions and provide some insight how to make the transition from the street to the track. Hopefully we can maybe con some of you to come out and race

This clinic would be perfect for all the ladies that are thinking about racing in LOR and any new novice that needs help with all the things they have to do to get ready.

If you are interested please RSVP with Tammy Schellinger at 303-322-3221 or vanmarracing@mindspring.com

Any questions please let me now…joe@rebellionmotorsports.com

[arata954]

ok, so for those of us in iraq, and dont get home until july on leave, or feb/mar 09, think we can do this again.. cause i REALLY want to go.

[jplracing]

sure if there is enough demand I don't see why we can't do it more than once

[jplracing]

bump

[rybo]

As the official BBQ genie for this event it would be good to know how many people are planning on coming so that I can have adequate food for all of you! Please drop a message here or drop me a PM so that I can get a bit of a head count! (sign up quickly I'm bound to run out of creative things to put behind your name soon!)

1. JPL- fearless organizer
2. Rybo- (pss...make him do the BBQ, doubt he can highside that)
3. Mark E Mark- FASTER THAN A SPEEDING BULLET, ABLE TO...hell let's just ride!
4. Kris- watches after your hide
5. IRDave- king of the "spring rate"
6. (say) McVahhhhh- (on my list for making the highside joke)
7. PaulieP - hungry cuz he can't find his forks (no wonder he's so skinny) (on my list for making the highside joke)
8. Vehicle 1- owns two bikes, shouldn't it be vehicle 2?
9. Aracheon - Calamari isn't on the menu!
10. Shortcake - Thanks for not making a highside joke!
11. +1 Shortcake (must be konichd...since the topic doesn't glorify kawis he won't post in it)
12. Sortarican - is on my list for making the highside joke first....come see me at the grill Jeff, I've got a "special" meal planned for you!
13. Matty
14. Slo1299
15. JPrider
16. Bughunter
17. Sully
18. Slowster
19. ZXRider
20. RedSquirrel
21. Tammy!
22. Dirkterrell
23. CycleMonkey
24. 2Blue
25. Shineysideup
26. Curtis K.
27. Bob K.
28. Tim K.
29. Tim K. +1
30. Tim K. +2
31. Tim K. +3
32. Thadius
33. Motaboy
34. 500RGurl
35. GSXR Johnson
36. Sprtbkbabe
37. Sprtbkbabe's girl
38. Sprtbkbabe's other girl
39. SlayerMD
40. Mtnairlover
41. Mtnairlover +1

[arata954]

sure if there is enough demand I don't see why we can't do it more than once

sweet. maybe something can be held in the end of july.. cause the next time i get home is feb/march 09

[McVaaahhh]

That's awesome guys, I'm in!

Might have one or two in two, but I'll have to get back to you on that.

--Brian

[pauliep]

Hopefully I have my forks back and I can ride over to the shin digg

[Vehicle 1]

This seems interesting... perfect excuse for a first step into racing. If nothing comes up I will show up

[Aracheon]

Count me in! RSVP'ed.

[Sortarican]

Great idea guys, just marked my calendar, emailing rsvp today.
Sortarican - aka: Jeff Silva

As the official BBQ genie for this event ....

Hey Scott, if you need any help or food/supplies just let me know.
(Though due to your track record, I won't be lending you my new grill.)

[pauliep]

Scott, I know you like to cook the meat rare, I'd like mine a little well done if ya can

[McVaaahhh]

Scott, I know you like to cook the meat rare, I'd like mine a little well done if ya can

I just hope he doesn't highside the grill.

[pauliep]

Really depends on if it's someone else's grill

[Aracheon]

I just hope he doesn't highside the grill.

[Shortcake]

Count me in for two!

[Matty]

count me in!!!!

don't plan on racing this year, have too many bills and the leg and hip aren't nearly 100% yet. Maybe for 'o9.

Also wouldn't mind learning about what classes the MRA offers vs WERA vs WSMC (Willow Spirngs Motorcycle Club equivalent to MRA).

[Slo]

Please put me down as attending as well.

[irdave]

If there's anyone that's deployed while we're doing something like this, and you want the knowledge, let me know. I'd be happy to share what I know with everyone that's off being deployed.

I did my time as an 11B, so I have some idea.

[rybo]

Bumping this up to the top! A week and a half away. Good people, good times and free food, how can you possibly go wrong?

[JPrider]

Count me in!

[BugHunter]

I'm in. What do you need me to bring?

[Sully]

Rybo - can you add me to the list please.

[LQ3]

I'm In!