Bpez
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Eye opening!
Hard to believe they raced with park benches, buses, etc next to the track.
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Just hit VIR yesterday. The word is getting out about Thunderbolt. Talked to a lot of the southern boys that were making plans to head north this year to try out Thunderbolt. Kinda like the reverse...we travel 8 hrs south to hit VIR which we all view as "worth the trip"....only the opposite.
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With due respect to the Lenz family's privacy, this article was just posted at Road Racing World.com.
Heal fast Peter!
Wow...just left the pits and went into turn 1 with no brakes....
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I can't remember, deleted the email
...but wasn't a letter or something supposed to come in the mail a few weeks before the class date?
Thanks,
Josh
Not anything that I'm aware of except for L4 there's a questionaire to fill out.
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I'm on the island of MAUI in Hawaii. Like I stated earlier that we have no track. I do plan on attending this school hopefully this year. I'm trying to "get the basics" down so when I do go for school I'll gain the most out of that experience. I'm not complaining about the high side. I lost the rear coming out of the corner. My dabble is trying to deduce what the reason for the 600 being faster. Did that make cents?
The 600 has less torque than the 1000 so you can keep it in the upper rpm's without fear of easily letting the rear loose. End result is usually faster cornerspeed. Compare it to dirt riding...you can be alot faster on a 250 vs. 500. Get the idea? Hope this helps!
Bob
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I am not sure that this wasn't posted before but heard about this on the NESBA board
I will post it here. Normally would not do that but...anyway...I think that I had actually seen her at one of our track days here
Just has to make you think EVERY TIME YOU GET ON THE TRACK
http://tracktalk.nesba.com/showthread.php?t=6422
steve d
Very sad story to read...still can't figure out why they didn't use the yellow flag to slow everyone up and clear the track.
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Most of you have probably seen young Peter Lenz flying past everyone during any of the school days. I follow him through Facebook. Here's a post from yesterday. Here's to a speedy recovery!
Peter had a bad crash today and is in the Pediatric ICU at Legacy Emmanuel Hospital in Portland. He is OK, sleeping well and stable, he broke his left lower leg, his left upper leg, and his left upper arm. He is expected to have a full and complete recovery. NOTE: The accident was not due to any failing in his riding abilities.
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We normally run with the 2nd chicane in at Thunderbolt.
Can anyone tell us how the decision is made regarding layouts at tracks like Thunderbolt? The was a chicane option that is right after the main straight that was by passed in the Configuration CSS used last week. I have seen a video where this chichane is incorporated and it added another R/L/R series of quick turns. Don't get me wrong, I thought that Thuderbolt configuration we rode was a blast...just curious how the decision is made.
Kevin
The first chicane is too close to the pit on lane. With only the 2nd chicane in, it allows the line to stay on the outside of turn 1 so people can enter the track safely on the inside.
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Hi,
I've done levels 1 to 3 in Australia recently and would like to continue my learning in the USA in August this year. (I was planning this last year but distractions got in the way..)
I am wondering, what is the best way to get to the track area from the airport? Which international airport would be best - Newark or JFK? Is there a bus/coach/train service that gets me to the track area easily?
Would anyone be interested in hosting me while I attend the course? I am planning to arrive on Saturday the 8th and returning on Friday the 14th. I'll be happy to contribute towards the cost of my stay - I am more interested getting to know local people and the place :-) It will also be my first trip to the USA.
Otherwise can anyone suggest a hostel or similar type of accomodation near the Thunderbolt raceway?
First off....Welcome to the board!
There's other options as far as airports go which can change the cost of the ticket quite a bit. Every airport has different fees/taxes added in to the ticket price. Baltimore is slightly farther but usually the cheapest. Philadelphia is probably the closest but not the cheapest. Play around with different airports if your looking to save a few dollars. If I were you, I'd plan on renting a car. Any other form of transportation will end up just being a pain in your ass...especially with all your luggage/gear. If you want to do any sight seeing at all, the car will give you the freedom to do what you want when you want.
As far as lodging, Thunderbolt is located in Millville NJ. The track is nice, but the town is nothing special. There's inexpensive lodging, but you get what you pay for. The track is 80 miles from where I live in Pennsylvania so I really can't suggest anything in the area. Posting here is a good idea. Put the word out on any other forums that you follow. I'm sure you'll get some Jersey guys to chime in.
I'm thinking about the same dates so stay in touch. Have to see how my work/travel schedule works out.
Bob
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I didn't get a package in the mail. Can someone confirm what time I should be down in the paddock area? Thanks.
I don't remember for certain but if I had to guess I'd say 7am in the paddock.
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I'm signed up for a 2-day at Thunderbolt in NJ. I've looked at the "track map" on their website - the track looks like a snooze. Do any of you have any comments about the track?
Haven't been on that one yet, we did Lightning last year--great condition, very nice facility, heard good thigns about it.
CF
NJMP is my local track which just opened last summer. I haven't met a person yet who doesn't love Thunderbolt including me. I'm signed up for Lightning on 5/11 for my first time there. We normally run with the 2nd chicane in at Thunderbolt. Not sure how CSS will run, but I'm sure you'll love it. Guy's were running around 1.28 hitting 160 on the straight....I'm a lot slower at 1.49 but have great form....LOL
The track map doesn't show the elevation changes. Slight, but enough to ensure a good time. You'll have a blast!
Haven't signed up yet, but am trying to work it into my schedule.
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That post is 3 yrs old...might have something to do with not loading...but what the hell do I know...
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Does anyone here have experience/recommendations about insulating the interior and installing an A/C? Can I use a cheap, window style A/C or should I suffer for another year and save up for the roof mounted RV style? (I have a 7x14 enclosed, spring loaded ramp in the back, small door on the side, dual axle, electric brakes.) The interior is bare plywood. After reading the other posts, I'm sold on the E Tracks. I just picked up a Closet Maid Shelf System from the local Re-Store which I plan to use for some overhead storage.
Any suggestions on the A/C and insulation?
Lot's of trailer related posts on the WERA board
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This guy highsided this past Sat on a wet track with rain tires. Just wanted to throw it out here so we can learn from his mistake. In my opinion, he chopped the throttle when the rear let loose which I think is the reaction most would have. What do you guys think?
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I'm itching to try out the strapless stands. They use an axel rod through the rear axel so there's no compression of the suspension and you don't need straps. You can also line the bikes up 6" apart.
One of the worse parts of using an enclosed trailer is that you have no idea how the bikes are doing until you open that door. I'll gladly pay for peace of mind knowing that the bikes are solid.
I've used a strapless stand for over a year now... and yes they are awesome!
I hate to admit it but not to long ago I didn't get the trailer on the ball of the trailer fully and had it bounce off while leaving the track. Everything in the trailer went flying. There wasn't any really bad damage other then the trailer jack being, well, jacked and the coupler had some minor damage, but the bike didn't move.
Great testimony for the stands! I have the stands and should be ordering the trailer within a few weeks.
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Hello all, new here ... only been riding about 3 yrs
And i'm already bored with street riding.
Thinking about doing a school but my big question is:
Since I've only got experience on a 40 hp Suzi gs 500, Am I crazy to think I could handle a 600cc sportbike, the kaw zx6 used at the school, well enough to learn even at the beginner level I ? ? ?
Even if I thought the suzi gs would be adequate (which i don't) I'd rather rent and just show up with my helmet without having to worry about bike prep/transport. Totally new to the track scene y'know.
What you think?
I think you'll be fine. They start out slow...4th gear no brakes...then work with your comfort level from there. You'll ride at your own pace and I think you'll love the 600. The biggest problem you'll probably have is getting back on the gs500 once you get teased by the 600.
Let us know how you make out.
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TANK SLAPPER!! Forgot the terminology.
Famous Isle of Man tank slapper
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUBwCX_Mv2Q...feature=related
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Here's a post I saw on the WERA board. Good series of pic's from this guys lowside at Tally. In the 2nd group of pic's you'll see how the guy behind him (#66) followed him right off the track.
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Sounds like a problem with the nut that attaches the clip on's to the seat....
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Hey check these out!
http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=35427
http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=35433
Peter Lenz is off to an excellent start for the '09 racing season.
Yea...he'll be another CSS success story. He ran circles around us all day.
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What up, im been lookin around for bikes already raced out, and some what cheaper to maintain, more than likly im going to crash it. i went to the school in ohio and asked, you guys told me to go with the 650. right now i got a pretty tore up 600 zx6r. just for a frame im lookin at 1200, lol but its still dravable with some good tape. thank you =D
Start watching the WERA forum. There are used race bikes bikes added to the classified section everyday.
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And I would have to agree w/Derek, Kevin and Sleepr...
Me too. The other side of it is that I'm really busy. I scroll through the posts to keep up with everything, but lately haven't had the time to post. I follow quite a few boards and it's the same story over there too....just too busy. It takes time to make a well laid out and informative post. There's an old saying "Better to keep your mouth shut and let everyone think you're an idiot than to open it and remove all doubt" Something like that...
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I am signed up and excited to be doing my level 3 & 4 at Infineon March 16 & 17! Anybody else signed up for these dates? This track looks demanding with all the elevation changes. Share some of your thoughts on the track my fellow riders if you have been on this track. Thanks in advance everyone.
I was thinking about L3/4 too. My B-day is on the 17th so I was gonna treat myself. The track looks like a lot of fun. Here's a pretty good video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4shapU7qIA
Here's another video from the camera bike
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I lowsided on a cold track/tires. Had no warning whatsoever. I knew better but didn't feel like I was pushing it enough to go down. I was surprised at how hard I hit the ground....
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Peter Lenz
in School Questions/General Discussion
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I really liked following his story up until today's heartbreaking FB update. What an inspiration he is to everyone who has met him or seen him ride. Just a great and extremely polite kid who had such a bright future. My condolences to his family.
Bob