Great day today!

[Sparker]

if anyone has any of me in video or still it would be awsome

black and silver 01 gixxer 1k. all black leathers and blue boots. have the blue tape over the headlight.

[Anonymous]

Mel, back protectors - $55.20. GET one! Fifty five bucks is not worth the use of your legs!

[«TigerTamer»]

if anyone has any of me in video or still it would be awsome

black and silver 01 gixxer 1k. all black leathers and blue boots. have the blue tape over the headlight.

What group were you riding in? I think I've got you.

[Sparker]

i was in the medium during the afternoon and just sparatic during the morning.

[Filo]

Thanks to Yusuke for shooting the video. I have clips from each group - slow, medium and fast.

I can pull stills from the video. If anyone wants one, tell me your bike number or describe your bike and what your wearing.

I just got back from Copper, so I haven't been keeping up. Thanks to Scott & everyone else for setting this up.

Scott, if you could get some stills for me, that would be great - bike #84.

If anyone else has some pics, that would be nice too.

[GDrider]

And GD, something interrupted the file upload, so I need to upload the rest now.

Yes, I accidently put a cap on your account because you were a new user, and i spaced it out, but i reset it (with no restrictions) and you should be fine to upload the remaing files after 9am on monday.

Sorry about that.

[Cleveland]

how about a link so we can see what up there already...

[GDrider]

how about a link so we can see what up there already...

Basically, what is up is just high res versions of the pictures posted in the gallery on this site. I will create a viewable album and links and stuff tomorrow after the rest of the pictures are uploaded.

And more good news!!!!Scott is uploading some videos as well, and I will compress and stream them for you all as well. Hopefully we can have everything up and ready for you all to check out by the end of the day on Monday.

Ryan.

[Vance]

Well I've had the weekend to think about the track day...

And I'm torn.

I loved it to death. I loved being out there. I thought my general form and understanding was there... I was getting my ass and my body off the bike into the curves, the rat's nest didn't even phase me, but...

The fact that I crashed has me thinking I'm f'ked in the head and fooling myself. It could be my bike is just too big - too "piggish" that is - and I'm just not skilled enough to handle a bike like that on the track. Or it could be I just suck and am not cut out for racing and shouldn't risk myself or other riders out there by thinking I'm something I'm not.

I don't know.

All I know is - despite the fact I went down - I enjoyed myself. I'm glad I went. I'm glad I spent the time out there.

The analysis of my capabilities... well... I don't know. That's still up in the air.

[rybo]

Well I've had the weekend to think about the track day...

And I'm torn.

I loved it to death. I loved being out there. I thought my general form and understanding was there... I was getting my ass and my body off the bike into the curves, the rat's nest didn't even phase me, but...

The fact that I crashed has me thinking I'm f'ked in the head and fooling myself. It could be my bike is just too big - too "piggish" that is - and I'm just not skilled enough to handle a bike like that on the track. Or it could be I just suck and am not cut out for racing and shouldn't risk myself or other riders out there by thinking I'm something I'm not.

I don't know.

All I know is - despite the fact I went down - I enjoyed myself. I'm glad I went. I'm glad I spent the time out there.

The analysis of my capabilities... well... I don't know. That's still up in the air.

Vance,

Crashing happens. I don't think it has anything to do with being f'ed in the head or the bike being too big. You are a skilled rider who had a bad first day. That kind of stuff gets in your head and it's hard to recover. I crashed badly almost 2 years ago at SCR and still have a minor mental block regarding the corner I diffed in. If you enjoyed it then come back out. The track is a much better place to ride fast than the street. To really know where the limits are you have to cross them from time to time.

It was great to meet you and I hope to see you again on October 7.

Be well

Scott

[JoeCode]

Or it could be I just suck and am not cut out for racing and shouldn't risk myself or other riders out there by thinking I'm something I'm not.

Or could it be that you were pushing the edge like many others and merely served as a reminder for us to back off and enjoy the day. Perhaps you prevented accidents.

[R1chie]

Well I've had the weekend to think about the track day...

The fact that I crashed has me thinking I'm f'ked in the head and fooling myself. It could be my bike is just too big - too "piggish" that is - and I'm just not skilled enough to handle a bike like that on the track. Or it could be I just suck and am not cut out for racing and shouldn't risk myself or other riders out there by thinking I'm something I'm not.

I don't know.

All I know is - despite the fact I went down - I enjoyed myself. I'm glad I went. I'm glad I spent the time out there.

The analysis of my capabilities... well... I don't know. That's still up in the air.

I agree, it is still up in the air. You could no more draw a conclusion as to your riding capability in one track day than you could decide you fitness as a rocket scientist after one day of collage.

A crash is always a possibility when testing your limits, the bikes limits, your knowledge of the track, the bike, the bikes suspension and setup.

Yep, way to early to draw a conclusion.

[Vance]

Thanks for the votes of encourgement guys.

Admittedly --- that was a new suspension for me. Jeff & I tweaked it - or more precisely finally SET it - just the night before. So it was a radically different feel for me even riding TO the track. I'm not going to lay blame and say that's what caused me to wreck. I caused me to wreck.

But hey... one of my life mottos is: Always make new mistakes.

I made one Friday. Hopefully it'll never be repeated.

Therefore...

I am going to take the plunge and have signed up for the October 7th trackday...

[Anonymous]

Crashing happens, it's a fact of life of track riding. You push harder, and faster, and eventually something is going to go too far.

Hell, look at Turpin - the MRA #1 racer, and he has crashed probably half a dozen times this season. I don't think anyone is gonna tell him he doesn't know how to ride a bike!

Don't overanalyze the philosophy of why you crashed, but figure out what happened and learn from it. Then, it will be beneficial to you.

[rybo]

Thanks for the votes of encourgement guys.

Admittedly --- that was a new suspension for me. Jeff & I tweaked it - or more precisely finally SET it - just the night before. So it was a radically different feel for me even riding TO the track. I'm not going to lay blame and say that's what caused me to wreck. I caused me to wreck.

But hey... one of my life mottos is: Always make new mistakes.

I made one Friday. Hopefully it'll never be repeated.

Therefore...

I am going to take the plunge and have signed up for the October 7th trackday...

Awesome Vance,

I'll be looking forward to seeing you out there again!

Scott

[cu360r6]

As you get faster you'll crash less as you become more confident dealing with problems and smoother with the controls. If you start going really really fast like Shane Turpin crashing will become more common because you're pushing the limit of both tires every corner, but I wouldn't worry about that for a long time. Just make sure you learn from every crash or mistake, and don't let it happen again.

[Anonymous]

Actually, try this - before you work on fast, work on smooth. If you slam the bike around, the sudden changes will affect you in bad ways. However, if you start smooth and make that your habit, you will find the bike responds much better as you get faster.

[ebazyl]

Thanks again for to everyone involved with the event. I had a great time out there, and want to acknowledge everyone that make it happen

Daytona Dreamer - huge thanks for doing in the tedious paperwork!

JPLRacing - for making my racing efforts possible, this time with a rear stand

Barn and Lurch - Despite the elevated blood pressure agreed to let me ride their bikes. I had a total blast. ...now I want one

Ashli, Bob, Ralph and everyone else involved with the cooking

4 Horsemen Racing - for making it a blast to be at the track

RockMtnBusa, Monkey, purpgixxerchic, scott72673, R1Blue01 - for being great students that picked up very quickly on the material. I would love to the opportunity to work with you guys again.

Marilou - for the energy drink, I needed it toward the end of the day

[Rick T.]

Marilou - for the energy drink, I needed it toward the end of the day

Hey... I FOUND that crappy energy drink for ya! HAHAH!!

Thanks to Dan for the BEER at the end of the day!!

[Rick T.]

Thanks for the votes of encourgement guys.

Admittedly --- that was a new suspension for me. Jeff & I tweaked it - or more precisely finally SET it - just the night before. So it was a radically different feel for me even riding TO the track. I'm not going to lay blame and say that's what caused me to wreck. I caused me to wreck.

But hey... one of my life mottos is: Always make new mistakes.

I made one Friday. Hopefully it'll never be repeated.

Therefore...

I am going to take the plunge and have signed up for the October 7th trackday...

Vance - you did well. Quit over analyzing what happened on Friday... Quite simply - SHIT HAPPENS. And if you plan on doing more track days, accept the fact that crashing is an inherent possibility. Do not focus on not repeating it ever - rather, focus on the riding and improving your skills (slowly - smoothly). Invest in a used set of track bodywork (check the Aprilia Forum or Ebay).

I won't tell ya' the Mille isn't a handful - Second Creek owned me twice on my Milles (one was totalled there). I feel my little 600cc Triumph and Aprilia RS 250 are far better suited for that track. HOWEVER, that's just me - Mike Christy and other far better riders than me can rail on their twins. It takes a bit of getting use to. I plan on buying a set of race bodywork and taking the Mille to the track in California.

Anyhow, don't give up. Crashing was merely a setback, a lesson learned, an opportunity for you to improve - you bounce back. Before long you'll be an official CSC kneedragger too!

Best of luck...

[S2RGRL]

Marilou - for the energy drink, I needed it toward the end of the day

Hey... I FOUND that crappy energy drink for ya! HAHAH!!

Thanks to Dan for the BEER at the end of the day!!

Your welcome Gene ...Rick was the one who found it for you, in my cooler.

Yes and Thank You Dan for the BEER. It was the perfect drink at the end of the day

[Desmo]

I also wanted to thank everyone for making this happend... I had a great time..
Bob thanks for showing me some lines, Not sure who eles I was working with but thanks..

Hopefully I will be able to use them skills on the next track day..

Thanks

[Anonymous]

I'm glad to hear all this (for the most part ) positive feedback.

I had a great time, and was very impressed - by mid-afternoon, people had picked up the pace so much, that I had difficulty distinguishing which group was which!

Great job everybody!