Putnam 9/25 and 9/26

[shakenbake]

In case everyone didn't know.

Tackday at Putnam 9/25 and 9/26

Hosted by Cycle options.

See there website for details

[ZIXER]

that would be very cool, I have been wanting to do that...what is their website???

[doicare]

http://www.cycleoptions.com/putnam04.html

[ZIXER]

just talked to the wife, she is gonna see if I can afford to do it....lol

my buddy picked up a set of SC slicks while at the raes in Atlanta for me, so it aught to be fun if I get a chance to go. Willbe my first time on slicks so it will be interesting to see how they do....

[vera]

Originally posted by ZIXER
just talked to the wife, she is gonna see if I can afford to do it....lol




Show here this link: http://www.femmoto.com/femmoto_club.html

Also, this group is very nice: http://www.motogirlz.org

[Omegaman]

Cross your fingers, I might be there on the GS500!!

[dmarable]

I'll be there both days on the new gsxr! first time it's been on the track. Can't wait

[ZIXER]

well I picked up the slicks today, so it aught to be an interesting day. I think its pretty much a go for me, i got a buddy that wants to come up with me too. If you all see me I will be the slow guy on the black ZX10. He will be the slower guy on the silver 636.....lol stop by and say howdy...

[kneedragger77]

If I dont do the race school this fall I'll probably be at Putnam.

:D

To be determined.......

[dmarable]

Kneedragger77,

Did I meet you last weekend down at the Dragon? Your bike/leathers look familiar.

[kneedragger77]

I was down there last weekend. What were you riding? Did we talk?

[dmarable]

Well,

I was down there with the R6messagenet group. I *think* I rode across the draggon with you, Eddie, and a guy on a Duck.

I was on an '04 Yellow Gixxer 600 (http://www.blcd.net/Album/details.php?image_id=312)

[kneedragger77]

hmmmm.
Yea we probably crossed paths. That would be Eric on the Yellow Ducati. I'm sure we maybe made a run together once or twice. :what:

[prozakk]

Putnam sounds good to me uhm if there's anymore info i need can ya post it that sounds like it would be a fun trip and a chance to get to know every one also a good time to beat up on zixer :bootyshak

[zx7rking]

:no: anyone wanna loan me their bike? :mad: Looks like I wont get to do ANY track days this year....:(

[dmarable]

Originally posted by prozakk
Putnam sounds good to me uhm if there's anymore info i need can ya post it that sounds like it would be a fun trip and a chance to get to know every one also a good time to beat up on zixer :bootyshak

Further up in the thread there's a link to the webpage of the guy that's putting it on.

http://www.cycleoptions.com

If you looking for information about what you need to go? I think he has some information there, but here's what I know.

-Full gear (helmet/boots/gloves and some sort of suit)
-no safety-wire required
-no coolant allowed (water OR water+waterwetter only)
-GOOD tires (no baldies)

Things I'd bring in addition to the bike:

-cooler with lots of water
-5 gallon gas can full of gas
-clear/tinted shields
-tools
-rain gear
-camera
-rags
-duct tape

That's all I can think of off the top of my head

[kneedragger77]

Dont forget

12 pack of Bud Light (for in between sessions)
Gas Grill with steaks and ribs
Cornhole

[prozakk]

Thanx fella's for the suggestions sure it will make the trip much easier especially the inbetween sessions! lol

[vera]

Zip ties! Very essential!

[kneedragger77]

If I could make one very important suggestion:

A folding chair of some sort to sit on. Otherwise, you'll be in your car or on the ground:mad:

[jetwrench95]

I'm signed up for Sunday. Can't wait. Kenny and the boys put on a good event.

[kneedragger77]

If I go it will probably be saturday... Who is running "race" group with me?:what:

[ZIXER]

I dont know what group to ride in, I have never ridden Putnam before and dont know how fast a 1:20 lap time is, Ihave had plenty of trackdays, and I am not slow, just dont know if I am that fast. Anyone with input?

For the record, I run 1:23's at Roebling Road, and race pace is usally about 1:17's....any suggestions, I am thinking that the intermediate race is prolly for me this time...and I can go from there.

Someone let me know if i am way off on this...

[baddean]

Hey Zixer, the fast guys in a race at Putnam will run 1:10- 1:12. you may want to start in the intermediate group to feel out the track and then work your way up.
Dean
(Kenny's second in command)

[ZIXER]

kinda what i figured, thanks

[prozakk]

hey im for sure going to Putnam now I just recently got a little ticket yea a 200$$$ ticket at that ;) but no worries i got called out by Zixer i gotta show him that you cant beat a yamaha on the track with a kawy it just doesnt work like that sorry bro!:moon:

[ZIXER]

punk....you got owned.....lol

I cant wait for this track day......really looking forword to it

[prozakk]

zixer your just gonna have to tell me how that back of the "SIXER" looks cuz dont get to see the back very often just tell me how she looks layed over alright haha

[kneedragger77]

whole lotta smack getting talked over here:p

will make for an interesting trackday

[ZIXER]

lneedragger, he and I smacktalk everytime we see each other, we got that who le family rivalry thing going...but he knows who is faster.....lol

Hey Prozakk.....:bootyshak

[prozakk]

yea ya gotta have some talkin it's no fun if you dont talk!!! But it will all come to a stop when all he can see is those little tail lights! IT's all over after that right Zixer you know you cant beat the rath of the YAMAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :bootyshak

[ZIXER]

hahahahahha, you talk a good game, but my money says you will not even show......I am calling BS on ya....lmfao

[prozakk]

alright man you sound pretty confident that i dont show ....... but you forgot one little thing im riding with your ass to putnam lol haha

[ZIXER]

is there anyone else planning on coming to Putnam on this weekend, I still havent figured out which date I will do yet...trying to judeg off what date everyone else is doing, so as to get maximum board partcipation, adn a chance to meet some more members from here?

[matd]

Originally posted by ZIXER
is there anyone else planning on coming

ME! First time ever. I'll be there Sunday with Igor the racing Croat! Looks like there will be a few of us there.......that's good to see. Now I'll get a chance to hang out with the dirt-ball road racers from the board. Can't wait!

Does anyone know if we will be allowed to bring pit bikes?:D

[baddean]

Yes, you can bring pit bikes.

[ZIXER]

right now I am planning on being there on saturday.....gonna leave here on friday afterwok, adn come home after the day is over.....see you all there

[prozakk]

hey zixer i hope i didnt push you to hard today i know your getting old and all that speed and cornering kinda takes a wear on ya eh?? hahahaha j/p had fun riding with everyone today was lots of fun one wreck.... not too bad hope to see everyone at putnam see ya'll next week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kneedragger77]

I had a good time riding with you guys. I'm still debating on Putnam though. If I do go it will be saturday for sure. Just imagine the pace we were riding yesterday in Kentucky, and assume that is about 50% of a putnam pace...
:D

[vera]

Originally posted by kneedragger77
I had a good time riding with you guys. I'm still debating on Putnam though. If I do go it will be saturday for sure. Just imagine the pace we were riding yesterday in Kentucky, and assume that is about 50% of a putnam pace...
:D

Exactly. Keep the racing for the track! :) ;) :)

[dmarable]

Originally posted by kneedragger77
If I go it will probably be saturday... Who is running "race" group with me?:what:

I'm signed up for the Hot Lap group for both days

[kneedragger77]

Cost wise, it is actually cheaper to spend 3 days down at Deals Gap than it is to run 1 trackday. So I'm pondering going out for a few sessions one day, or spending 2.5 days riding with good buddies down at the gap. Not to mention the wonderful Maryville nightlife (hooters).

In all reality I can go just about as fast on Blood Mountain or even the gap (corner speed wise) as I can at Putnam. I dont know, we'll have to see...
Not to mention all of the fun stuff you can do at the track (passing in corners, riding about 6 inches from someone) can basically be done down there too.

Yea its dangerous, but I didnt get into riding because it was safe:p

[dmarable]

I *love* blood Mtn, and the Gap, and can/do ride both pretty hard at times, but neither can actually compare to being at the track. I did the pre-registration before the cut off date, so I am there two days for $200. Throw in the deal my wife got on a set of tires, using a dunlop coupon, so for two days at the track it's not gonna be too HORRIBLE. Plus those tires will make good streeters after.

Also, for *me* I've been down to the Dragon 3 times this year so far, and haven't gotten my new bike (the one I'm racing next year) on the track yet, so I'm itching to do that.

[prozakk]

yea we had a good pace yesterday I've never been on a track so i'm looking forward to going fast and rubbin elbows ;) I am also thinking about a gap trip before she gets to cold out!

[kneedragger77]

Dmarable is right though. As fast as we go on the street there is still another notch, and that is the track. On the street you might be hauling butt but in the back of your mind you always know to keep yourself in check. On the track, you take chances, go faster, and really let it all hang out

[prozakk]

yea i race motorcross and snocross so i kinda know what ya mean by letting it all hang out hey thats when the fun really starts, and im sure it's a step higher then that even. Im looking forward to it. I'll try to keep up ;)

[kneedragger77]

motocross......... that explains it

[prozakk]

yea i've picked up those habbits lol

[ZIXER]

Putnam will break those habits, or the R6.....lol

I love the track, i dont like to ride all out on the street, we had a good pace on Sunday for sure, but its a street pace, and very slow as compared to the track, where you dont have to worry about gravel or oncomming cars. When i get to riding stoopid on the street I know its tiem to get a fix from the track.

I will pay for my day tomorrow, and I am going saturday..I will probably run the inermediate race group at first, and if I need to move up I will, but I would rather take it easy at first and learn the track and then work on speed...after all I havent even made a payment on the ZX10 yet....lmfao...andits fixing to have its 3rd set of tires on it....lmfao

[kneedragger77]

Originally posted by ZIXER
Putnam will break those habits, or the R6.....lol

I love the track, i dont like to ride all out on the street, we had a good pace on Sunday for sure, but its a street pace, and very slow as compared to the track, where you dont have to worry about gravel or oncomming cars. When i get to riding stoopid on the street I know its tiem to get a fix from the track.

I will pay for my day tomorrow, and I am going saturday..I will probably run the inermediate race group at first, and if I need to move up I will, but I would rather take it easy at first and learn the track and then work on speed...after all I havent even made a payment on the ZX10 yet....lmfao...andits fixing to have its 3rd set of tires on it....lmfao

Good point... Putnam can be fun and much faster. Even in intermediate you will have some fast guys for sure, so it wont be shooting fish in a barrel. :D Hot lap group is great though, you should bump up after lunch if you are running 1:20's or so. Most of the time you end up running alone or with one other guy because there are less people out there and eveyone holds a good pace. Count on being lapped by a few peeps though:p (not me)

I've only been to putnam 2 times and am still working on getting turns 1 and 2, and 9 and 10 down. Those turns can be tough ones

[ZIXER]

hell there isnt a big woman at the end of the day holding a check or a trophy so I will take it easy and learn the track....then will ride my pace until I get comfortable with the track. maybe after lunch after I have lapped the track a few times I will push it hard and see what happens....I have 3 goals when i go to the track.
1. Take the bike home in one piece....I make payments....lol

2. Learn something......we are never too old to learn

3. Have FUN......why go if its not fun.....lol

[prozakk]

yea i think im going to ride in the "IM SLOW" class if they have one of those.... i really dont wanna get mad a fool of ya know ;)

[ZIXER]

good class for you, seeing you ARE SLOW ! ! ! ! ! ! lmfao....

[kneedragger77]

Originally posted by ZIXER
hell there isnt a big woman at the end of the day holding a check or a trophy so I will take it easy and learn the track....then will ride my pace until I get comfortable with the track. maybe after lunch after I have lapped the track a few times I will push it hard and see what happens....

Of course this whole theory goes right out the window when, on the 2nd session of the day, you start dicing it up with a few guys out there...:p

[prozakk]

oh for sure haha ya always gotta have some competition a friendly little bet doesnt ever hurt eh?? ;)

[ZIXER]

well I have to pull out of this trackday, adn it pisses me off....sorry to rany you all, the Army just did me again, and didnt even kiss me......lol

Got stuck on Funeral detail and am not gonna pay and then not be able to go....so I am out.....

[kneedragger77]

Originally posted by ZIXER
well I have to pull out of this trackday, adn it pisses me off....sorry to rany you all, the Army just did me again, and didnt even kiss me......lol

Got stuck on Funeral detail and am not gonna pay and then not be able to go....so I am out.....

I can definitely feel your pain. Yet another reason I am loving the "freedom" of being able to plan my life since being out of the service. I had to NCOIC more than my share of funeral details, staff duties on New Years and Christmas, etc etc... Its why they call it "serving" your country.

On another note, I have never felt a more strange feeling then when I was standing there next to a casket of a WW2 vet, flag by my side, taps being played, and the rifle team shooting 3 volleys.... Man what a feeling...

Thanks for your service and it is very much appreciated. Do our fellow soldiers honor at the funeral. I'll catch ya soon:cool:

phil

[ZIXER]

:) I hear what you are saying Phil, maybe I will see ya this weekend, if everyone is riding....

[prozakk]

The army did it, to my ride to the trackday so it looks like im out too!:mad: but im all about riding this weekend :D if everyone is gonna ride say so, so i know if there's gonna be a bunch of people or not thanx ya'll!

[vera]

Originally posted by prozakk
but im all about riding this weekend :D if everyone is gonna ride say so, so i know if there's gonna be a bunch of people or not thanx ya'll!

http://www.localriders.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=40049#post40049

[dmarable]

So, is anyone from here going this weekend or did everyone back out?

[kneedragger77]

I am going to the Fastraxx school on the 7th and 8th, so my money is tied up in that:what:

[dmarable]

Originally posted by kneedragger77
I am going to the Fastraxx school on the 7th and 8th, so my money is tied up in that:what:

booo :D

So, if you don't mind me asking how much is the Fastraxx school? and where's it at?

[kneedragger77]

It is at Nelson Ledges, and cost for 2 days is about $520. Then you'll have your race license. Gotta still renew for 2005 I believe after that though.

Plus I "plan" to run part of the 3 hour endurance on saturday. So I'll be getting about 4 times more track time than I would at putnam.

[dmarable]

Wera license?

If so, it's good for 1 year. I got mine earlier this year.

[jetwrench95]

I will be up there on Sunday with a friend of mine. I will be on a silver and black F4i and by friend will be on a red 929. Stop and say hi.

[dmarable]

Originally posted by jetwrench95
I will be up there on Sunday with a friend of mine. I will be on a silver and black F4i and by friend will be on a red 929. Stop and say hi.

I'll be on the (look at my avatar) GSXR with black/white spidi leathers.

I'll be pitted with any of the other blcd gang that goes.

Red/White Motard - Tim
Silver/Black F4i - Erin
Blue/White Motard - Jerry

There may be a few others, but I'm not sure right now if they're going.

[dmarable]

A successful weekend, the bike is still together, however one bone-head maneuver by me and I have two slightly bent rims, and one bone-head maneuver by someone else on Sunday and I have a bruise/sore knee.

I shredded my tire pretty good in the hot-group on Saturday so I bumped myself down to the intermediate group to ride a little easier.

Got to meet Shane and one other guy (can't remember his name). Both had "interesting" days that I'll let them talk about if they want too.

Weather was AWESOME, as was the riding

[pguest]

On my way to Indy Saturday morning, the blcd.net tow vehicle & trailer passed me, then someone towing a supermoto bike on an open trailer, then a pickup truck carrying a Ninja (I think).

Anyone here?

[jetwrench95]

I had a really good day except for my lowside entering turn 8 during the second session. I came away with no injuries and my bike just has some plastic rash and a bent clutch and shift lever. My bike started right up and after a few minor adjustments I was able to ride the rest of the day. My buddy Dan got a little happy with the right hand coming out of turn 8 in the third session and lowsided. When his bike slid into the grass it tumbled and broke off both pegs and bent the clip on bad enough to keep the throttle from working. He had to park it and become my pit boy for the rest of the day. I was glad to get my knee down around the track. I really learned a lot. I can't wait until April for the next one. Oh yeah, it was nice to meet ya Dallace.:D

[shakenbake]

Did Danny, your Pit Boy, sport his red leather thong for the rest of the day?

Pumping gas and showin' @ss

[jetwrench95]

No he said that you borrowed them to wear under you leathers during the endurance race Saturday. Is that what caused your crash?:moon:

[shakenbake]

I did find it a little uncomfortable.

To borrow a NASCAR term, Maybe I had a little too much "wedge" and that's why I lost it in turn one.

But at least I felt pretty!!!:bootyshak