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    Video from MRA Round 1-Alternate configuration

    We ran an alternate configuration this weekend which made 9a & b a lot faster. Thought some might be interested in seeing it.
    The first one I have is my second practice Sunday morning, the temps were chilly and this is expert slow with the 250's qualifying. I am getting cockblocked by a 600 for a few laps after my warm ups, but it is only practice so no need to push things. It is tough when they have 30 hp on you but it is actually great passing practice.

    http://youtu.be/Czwb4c5Jn8Y

    And the new curbing takes a bit to get used to, if you hit it you will be airborne
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    Re: Video from MRA Round 1-Alternate configuration

    That looks way fun man, just out of curiosity though, at around 6:40 in the video he raises his hand as if he is going to signal right, is that the sign so that you can pass him or something?

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    Re: Video from MRA Round 1-Alternate configuration

    Can't see it at work.. guessing he's giving the signal to pit.
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    Re: Video from MRA Round 1-Alternate configuration

    just a stab but maybe hes signaling to exit the track

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    Re: Video from MRA Round 1-Alternate configuration

    That is the signal to indicate you are going off pace, mostly use to indicate you intend to exit the track. He threw it a bit early for that, it should have been shown at the point where I actually passed him, but it can be used in the case of a red flag or a mechanical problem. Anytime you drop off the pace to let the people behind you know so you don't come together in a bad way.


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    He is signaling to exit the track.

    I am happy to not see myself in the video as it means I was keeping an ok pace for a 250. Nice riding this weekend!

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    Re: Video from MRA Round 1-Alternate configuration

    Quote Originally Posted by Kitten View Post
    He is signaling to exit the track.

    I am happy to not see myself in the video as it means I was keeping an ok pace for a 250. Nice riding this weekend!
    You can see when I caught Kionka he is maintaining corner speed through 1 and 2 and I could of stuffed him in 3 but there is no call for that, the 250's were all doing pretty damn good on that shorter config.
    I am working on endurance vid now, IIRC I do catch some of you guys in that one before the red flag.
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    Re: Video from MRA Round 1-Alternate configuration

    Can't wait to see it.

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    Re: Video from MRA Round 1-Alternate configuration

    I saw me!

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    Re: Video from MRA Round 1-Alternate configuration

    The greenie at the end? Sorry I didn't end up running into you this weekend, not literally .


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    Re: Video from MRA Round 1-Alternate configuration

    Bottom of the bob must be interesting on the alternate.
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    Re: Video from MRA Round 1-Alternate configuration

    That is not too bad to get used to but the speed you can carry through it has to be figured out and the new turn 4 has a learning curve.


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    Re: Video from MRA Round 1-Alternate configuration

    You need a louder exhaust!
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    Re: Video from MRA Round 1-Alternate configuration

    Thanks for clarifying that, so can you throw the signal at any given point if you plan to exit the track (I assume in a mechanical malfunction you'd wave out anywhere as it happens) or can you only throw the signal getting close to the pit exit?... sorry about all the meganoob questions but want to make sure I don't mess something this dumb up when I do track days.

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    Re: Video from MRA Round 1-Alternate configuration

    Yep. Turn 2-3 on the last lap I believe.

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    Re: Video from MRA Round 1-Alternate configuration

    Quote Originally Posted by madvlad View Post
    Thanks for clarifying that, so can you throw the signal at any given point if you plan to exit the track (I assume in a mechanical malfunction you'd wave out anywhere as it happens) or can you only throw the signal getting close to the pit exit?... sorry about all the meganoob questions but want to make sure I don't mess something this dumb up when I do track days.
    It's easier to explain with the track map which they do at every riders meeting (morning and afternoon). And your first time it is wise to go out with someone experienced to show you such things and to show you some basic lines.


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    Re: Video from MRA Round 1-Alternate configuration

    Quote Originally Posted by asp_125 View Post
    You need a louder exhaust!
    I could just pull my can for you. Slo's exhaust is the new obnoxious!


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    Re: Video from MRA Round 1-Alternate configuration

    Quote Originally Posted by Bueller View Post
    I could just pull my can for you. Slo's exhaust is the new obnoxious!
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    Re: Video from MRA Round 1-Alternate configuration

    Can't see the vid, is there a track map up showing the alt config?
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    Re: Video from MRA Round 1-Alternate configuration

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    Re: Video from MRA Round 1-Alternate configuration

    Quote Originally Posted by Ghost View Post
    Can't see the vid, is there a track map up showing the alt config?
    http://www.highplainsraceway.com/ima...map-large4.gif

    They took out T4 thru T8 and turned right at T4S
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    Re: Video from MRA Round 1-Alternate configuration

    Quote Originally Posted by asp_125 View Post
    http://www.highplainsraceway.com/ima...map-large4.gif

    They took out T4 thru T8 and turned right at T4S
    Interesting, thanks for the info & link.
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