What do you work on at the track?

[MisterH112]

^ cheers to that.. i could use some pointers if anyone has them.

[ZiaThunder]

I work on all of it....

Just not all at the same time.

What I work on first depends on how well I know the track.

If I know it well and already have solid feel for the lines around the track, I'll work on body position, trail braking (working on braking lighter for a longer period of time). With that is focusing on be more effective with the controls, i.e. no coasting, being on the brakes or on the gas. No middle ground. That leads me to working on being smooth with the controls.

If I feel that I need to work on markers, then that is all I will focus on. Markers= braking, shifting (this one depends on throttle control and, has to be more malleable as it iis situation dependent) & turn in. The later, helps keep the lines consistent. If it's a track that I race at, I'll have multiples of each for each corner. There is the fast line, the track day line (usually the safest), and the defensive line = "oh no, ya ain't passing me line" (not blocking but it makes it very hard to get around me on purpose) I've found that reference points, keep me looking where I should and not fixing in on the wrong things.

Once I've got the bike set up, I don't have to make many changes, to gearing, or my suspension. But, that is track dependent, different tracks = suspension adjustments (some times) and the adjustments are usually not large. Same with gearing, once you have the gearing set for a track, there isn't much point to changing it.

Of course if I was faster, and had more skill. I'm sure that I would have to make a more adjustments.

Originally Posted by volcom415

Are there any things in particular that you are working on, or have worked on?

How did you do it?

[Jasonzilla]

@Zia Thunder

I was about to type a question earlier about the Sandia track in Albequerque(?). Who, besides SMRI, sponsors trackdays there? If I get a truck anytime soon I'm going to branch out, and I'm just trying to get ready.

[ZiaThunder]

Originally Posted by Jasonzilla

@Zia Thunder

I was about to type a question earlier about the Sandia track in Albequerque(?). Who, besides SMRI, sponsors trackdays there? If I get a truck anytime soon I'm going to branch out, and I'm just trying to get ready.

Ummm, nobody. This might be a good year to come on over, I heard that the track is making some improvements and we will be able to run different configurations now too. I'm really looking forward to seeing just what gets done and how it works out. If ya have questions, just ask.

If you know any women racers, we are trying to grow the WoW (Women of the West) series. We had/have races at different clubs, that past two years we've done this with MRA up in CO. Just haven't had much luck getting their women to travel. Last year only two of us did it. Made for a sad series.

[volcom415]

Miller is great, ran the 4.5mile config in 2007 with the boys and it was a great learning experience. Good track to learn how to pick up the bike and get on the gas.

Jason do you ever do the no brakes drill? I think it is a great way to find a rhythm and was probably one of the most key drills for me in getting faster.

[Jasonzilla]

I was really digging the no brakes drills. I'd have to move down to the Superstreet group to do it, but it helped me a lot. I may do it at Inde when I ride it for the first time. I was told that is a great way to learn a new track. I've always got my hand on the brakes, and even if I don't use them, tap them for comfort. The no brakes drill got me over that. Really started giving me confidence.

They were doing 4th gear no brakes for the first session, and that was really beneficial. I think on the BMW's they're going to 5th gear and going to the larger track in the outfield.

Have you done levels 3 and 4? I know 4 isn't anything new, but level 3 is BP, and I was wondering; if I'm pretty knowledgeable about BP, do you think it's worth it? I spoke with some people, and one told me the CSS is more defined with the drills than any other school he's been to. I want to do the Schwantz school, and want to do the Yamaha school mostly to ride the track. I want to do something this fall. Need a truck.

I never really thought about it until the school, but the pick up drill really got me comfortable with more throttle control coming out of the corners. Had a lot of fun working on it. During the pick up drill session my coach (Stu) didn't have a very large "you're doing this wrong" list. The whole two days was mostly throttle control and two step.

You doing Inde on the 20th?

[MaTTMaN]

hey jason. dont let not having a truck keep you from doing them man. im a phone call away.....id like to do some of those classes as well, seeing as i need a lot more work in track riding.

[Jasonzilla]

Originally Posted by MaTTMaN

hey jason. dont let not having a truck keep you from doing them man. im a phone call away.....id like to do some of those classes as well, seeing as i need a lot more work in track riding.

I want to do a two day in October if possible at the Streets Of Willow.

http://www.superbikeschool.com/schedule/

[MaTTMaN]

Of course you would say october! Lol. I'm not going to be able to free up anytime or money in the 3 months before our wedding man :/

[MisterH112]

Jason - I would be really interested in doing this camp with you.. I assume your talking about the 2 day camp.

Originally Posted by Jasonzilla

I want to do a two day in October if possible at the Streets Of Willow.

http://www.superbikeschool.com/schedule/

Mattman - tell your future wifey that the camp is your wedding gift from her ;-)

Originally Posted by MaTTMaN

Of course you would say october! Lol. I'm not going to be able to free up anytime or money in the 3 months before our wedding man :/

[Nero]

Originally Posted by MisterH112

Mattman - tell your future wifey that the camp is your wedding gift from her ;-)

genius...pure genius

[hellion_locdogg]

I work on my pick up lines w all the ladies whos men are on the track... LOL

[Jasonzilla]

Originally Posted by MisterH112

Jason - I would be really interested in doing this camp with you.. I assume your talking about the 2 day camp.

I was thinking the two single day courses. Less than $800. Something like Oct 9-10 or 23-24. I'll do September dates too. They're $390 a day, and you can do level one and two. The "two day" is $2250. I'm down with that also, just most can't afford it. And we need to get our bikes to Streets for the $800 two day. I'm doing one day on their bike so I can try out the BMW 1000S.

I'm definitely doing a school again this fall, CSS or another school if someone wants to go to something else. Just let me know what you're up for, whether you want to fly somewhere to do a new track, or what. I'm down.

With the $2250 days you'll get breakfast and a CRAPPY lunch, track times that you'll get at the end of your second day, all the gear (I'm still bringing my own) and the camera bike. That's $1,400 more. Even with this I personally don't know if it's worth it for people who have to scrounge up the change. The $800 two day would be totally worth it. Great coaching. Great drills to work on.

[Jasonzilla]

Originally Posted by MaTTMaN

Of course you would say october! Lol. I'm not going to be able to free up anytime or money in the 3 months before our wedding man :/

Don't give her the option. Come watch racing when it's back on and I'll teach you how to treat your woman (see warning). You've got to know how to treat her before you get married.


WARNING TO ABOVE STATEMENT: I'm on my third wife, and that one's not really going so well. I take no responsibility for what happens in your relationship.

[MaTTMaN]

Originally Posted by Jasonzilla

WARNING TO ABOVE STATEMENT: I'm on my third wife, and that one's not really going so well. I take no responsibility for what happens in your relationship.

im confused on this part buddy!? send me a pm or text. 480 295 6922

[MisterH112]

i know how to work them! lmao

Originally Posted by Nero

genius...pure genius

[MisterH112]

I would rather take me bike just so I can get a better feel on it. learn more while i'm the machine i'm going to use. but lets talk about it and plan.

Originally Posted by Jasonzilla

I was thinking the two single day courses. Less than $800. Something like Oct 9-10 or 23-24. I'll do September dates too. They're $390 a day, and you can do level one and two. The "two day" is $2250. I'm down with that also, just most can't afford it. And we need to get our bikes to Streets for the $800 two day. I'm doing one day on their bike so I can try out the BMW 1000S.

I'm definitely doing a school again this fall, CSS or another school if someone wants to go to something else. Just let me know what you're up for, whether you want to fly somewhere to do a new track, or what. I'm down.

With the $2250 days you'll get breakfast and a CRAPPY lunch, track times that you'll get at the end of your second day, all the gear (I'm still bringing my own) and the camera bike. That's $1,400 more. Even with this I personally don't know if it's worth it for people who have to scrounge up the change. The $800 two day would be totally worth it. Great coaching. Great drills to work on.

[DoubleBeez]

As long as I can go faster than Sean my mission for the trackday has been accomplished

[Jasonzilla]

Originally Posted by MisterH112

I would rather take me bike just so I can get a better feel on it. learn more while i'm the machine i'm going to use. but lets talk about it and plan.

We'll get a plan started. But honestly, the techniques you'll learn are going to be transferrable to any bike. I understand your concern, though. I wasn't worried about it because it's the same bike I have. I'm not missing the opportunity to get on that BMW one of those days man.

[R6S_2NR]

Let's try and stay on topic for threads that obviously aren't bullshit. Thanks -357