[Throttle And Lean Angle, At The Same Time.]

For me, it was probably a case of too much too soon.

 

I was near about the maximum lean angle when I suddenly and strangely felt I was well.. too slow.

 

What followed next was a very fast roll on (which was smooth but fast - uhh, now I'm confused), the rear slid, gripped again and I highsided (broke my collarbone)

 

Rgds,

Vaibhav

[Photos Of Ourselves...]

A couple of pics from my first couple of trackdays ever...(This is from Level I and II's in India in January.)

Riding a Kawasaki Ninja 250. (my first bike)

[Level I And Level Ii]

Thanks for the help guys.

 

I have registered for Level I, II and III this year.

[Level I And Level Ii]

Thanks for the inputs guys. Much appreciated.

 

However, considering the low frequency of track days available here, would it make sense to repeat Level 1 and Level 2 immediately just for the sake of more practice.

 

Rgds,

Vaibhav

[Level I And Level Ii]

Hi,

 

Does it make sense to repeat the levels immediately (a couple of days) after doing them. (for more practice, tracktime, re-learning stuff you missed etc)

 

Also, for a first time student which of the below options is better.

 

1. All levels (1-4) at one go.

2. Levels 1-2 this year and 3-4 next year.

 

Thanks for the help.

 

Rgds,

Vaibhav

[Hello From India]

Sad to hear that Cobie. Let's catch up sometime soon.

[Hello From India]

Thanks for the info Darren.

 

Will definitely try my best to be there.

 

See you at the track

 

Rgds,

Vaibhav

[Hello From India]

Thanks guys ! Looking forward to a great experience out here and hoping to learn quite a bit too.

[Hello From India]

A quick thought:

 

Sliding alone might not make you faster

The conditions/corner play a huge part too.

 

Lets take karts for the first example; Some thoughts:

If it (track, ambient temp) is too hot and the kart is sliding (drifting ?) around anyway, going around corners might be a little faster if you anticipate (& partially cause) and guide the slide. However, if, for example, the grip levels are good; sliding it around too much might lose you time compared to what you would have done otherwise. You might feel good about sliding it around and suddenly you see a guy who's doing otherwise and going a lot faster. (Vice versa for low grip conditions)

However, there are certain corners where you can't help but drift a bit if you want to be quick and I think that should be natural. Holding a solid line there might cost you time.

 

Another e.g.

This week's motogp race at valencia@ The last corner. The guys were hanging the backs of their bikes out just to go around the corner quicker because that was the fastest way around. I think Stoner was faster by as much as 0.3 sec in qualifying in that one single corner due to him doing the part better than most.

 

As for bikes, I haven't tried sliding out too much (compared to karts where I have had many track days); but the same principles might/should apply there too.

 

Just a few thoughts.

[Hello From India]

Cobie,

 

Yup I'd definitely be interested this year.

 

Dropped them (@ the UK School) a line.

 

Thanks a lot.

 

Rgds,

Vaibhav

[Hello From India]

Hi All,

 

This is Vaibhav from India.

 

I have ridden on and off for 4 years, but its been only 6 months since I got my Ninja 250. (First job ~First bike)

 

I have been lurking on the forum for a while (while = a couple of months), and finally decided to do a post.

 

I just came across the forum through some other articles I was going through, and the same coincided with the me taking up riding seriously.

 

Got the Twist of the Wrist books too. Just Great!

 

I am decent at racing karts (have done a couple of national championships, won a couple of national corporate championships )

The last time I went to the local kart racing track I had the track record . But its been six months and I would be happy to go back and find a new record. Something to go after.

Btw, some of the info mentioned in the twist of the wrist books is great help for kart racing too. Helps look at things in a new perspective

 

I have been riding since then. Eager to learn more..Chomping at the bit.

 

See you around.