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WOZERD

05-06-2006, 11:55 AM

I was just browsing for track day's and found NESBA has them at Nelsons and at Putnam 06/24 and 06/25.

I haven't done Nelson's since the early 70's. It would be an absolute HOOT to do it again.

One of my favorite memories was practice at my first race-- entering the carosel (SP?) a big old Norton Commando with hi pipes just ahead of me--
BA-LOOM, he backs off and a big puff of castor laden exhaust waifs back at me-- every time I get a wiff (ya, that's me-- over in the corner of the bike shop, unscrewing and sniffing castor base oil containers)-- it takes me back to that moment.

But, NESBA has a cool deal-- free beginner/try out. This is excellent for all of you wanting to, but a little worried about, doing a track day. The prep is minimal, (duct tape, stout outfit (you can get away with 2 pairs of jeans I think-- check the website) and the price is right.
I have never used NESBA-- any feedback?

vera

05-06-2006, 05:04 PM

WOZERD

05-07-2006, 10:34 AM

my thoughts exactly

pguest

05-07-2006, 11:45 AM

See here: http://www.localriders.com/forums/showthread.php?p=66581#post66581

I started out doing trackdays with NESBA and their Intro class, then the Beginner class. Never moved up to Intermediate. I was always too slow.

The 2-pairs of jeans I think is only allowed in the Intro group. Email them for more specific answers. The Intro group only does the morning sessions with the Beginner group, if this is the same as back in 2001/2002. You can pay for a whole day if you want to ride in the afternoon sessions, but also your bike & gear would have to meet the Beginner group requirements.

WOZERD

05-07-2006, 01:30 PM

Thanks Pam,
You've convinced me! Now, which-- Putnam or Nelson's? hmmm I am thinking Nelsons because I would love to go back and run it for the memories. And, as this will almost for sure be my "last Hurrah", I doubt I will get another chance.

vera

05-07-2006, 04:26 PM

my thoughts exactly

call me so we can start planning :D :D :D