Califonia Speedway

[Arnold_R1]

Ok I'm itching for another track day. One that isn't too far and one that I haven't done but always wanted to: California Speedway. Fast Track has either Jan 24 & 25th or Feb 21st & 22nd. Both are on Sat/Sun and both are on the AMA track. $210 for both day. . .not too bad! Who's down to attend, hands pls! :cool:

http://fastrackriders.com/pages/PackagesPricing/PackagesPricing.html

[Bryant]

Originally posted by Arnold_R1
Ok I'm itching for another track day. One that isn't too far and one that I haven't done but always wanted to: California Speedway. Fast Track has either Jan 24 & 25th or Feb 21st & 22nd. Both are on Sat/Sun and both are on the AMA track. $210 for both day. . .not too bad! Who's down to attend, hands pls! :cool:

http://fastrackriders.com/pages/PackagesPricing/PackagesPricing.html

I believe that's $210 for either Saturday or Sunday. ;) But not too bad I guess.

[Arnold_R1]

$210 for one day :eek: Plus if your first time there you have to take the Saftey School, no?

[Bryant]

I don't think u have to take the safety school since you've been to trackdays before. That school is only for total newbs and others who are just wanting some instruction around that track. It's not a hard track to learn though.

[dre_2k2_f4i]

"For everyhone's safety, all students without track experience must take our Safety School, and may advance to Level I upon approval. We may, at our discretion, waive this requirement if the rider can prove sufficient track experience."

You get a break in price if you have 4 people, at least one of which has been to the track before, and 3 of which have had track days. Call them and find out the pricing for that, definitely a good deal if you can get that many people. The track is expensive because the facilities are quite posh. It is a NASCAR-hosting venue, so the paddocks and bathrooms and everything are quite nice.

Unfortunately, January is too soon for me. I'm still juggling around finances to pay for my new front tire. I have yet to get on to this track, but I think Spring would be the earliest for me...

[GPTECHMAN]

hey arnold Im interested find out more info k?

[Arnold_R1]

Originally posted by GPTECHMAN
hey arnold Im interested find out more info k?

Let's shoot for the Feb session! Just like what Andre said, if we bring at least 4 with one that has been to CSW(Bryant) then we should be good. I always wanted to try this track out and it's the AMA track not the weak infield track.

[GPTECHMAN]

dude Im down for a weekend trip you got a pic of the tracks...both of them...?

[CjrJAM]

Ok guys put me down for this one :eek: I want to get at least two track days in before January and April. You heard right GP Tech, I WILL BE THERE, new bike and all! :rockon:

[deathblow]

I'm down for the February sessions. My daughter's birthday is early February, so funds will be low then :).

[GPTECHMAN]

ok ceez...its on...hey man I wanna go with you when you get your new ride....k?

also where the heck is your chuck avatar.....you're not a true Hypercycler......

[Arnold_R1]

Originally posted by GPTECHMAN
dude Im down for a weekend trip you got a pic of the tracks...both of them...?

Here's a track layout, but I'm not too sure which config it is.

Allan I'm shooting for Feb so it gives me time to save up on some $ and it'll be a little bit warmer.

[deathblow]

I'm glad it is a weekend event, I'll try to get the other riders from SSD to go :). Sunday would be the most convenient.

[Arnold_R1]

Originally posted by deathblow
I'm glad it is a weekend event, I'll try to get the other riders from SSD to go :). Sunday would be the most convenient.

Mike, Rex, Ardel and Zee perhaps! :D It says $210 Sat/Sun but Bryant was saying its only for one day. If that's the case, Sunday would perfect for everybody.

[TreAdidas]

That track looks sooo fast... whoa

[GPTECHMAN]

whats the infield look like?

[Arnold_R1]

Originally posted by GPTECHMAN
whats the infield look like?

Damn, you call yourself a college student. . .

[GetnJgyWitit]

I wonder how the sv would fair out there?

[CjrJAM]

Originally posted by GPTECHMAN
ok ceez...its on...hey man I wanna go with you when you get your new ride....k?

also where the heck is your chuck avatar.....you're not a true Hypercycler......

Dude I pretty much already got the bike I just gotta pick it up. The only problem is that it is in Texas....yep 49 state model. SO my new baby will be here in mid January when I get back from vacation :D

[Arnold_R1]

Originally posted by GetnJgyWitit
I wonder how the sv would fair out there?

I bet they'll kick on the infield course but will get worked on the AMA course! Well maybe unless your last name is ZORAN!

[GetnJgyWitit]

Originally posted by Arnold_R1
I bet they'll kick on the infield course but will get worked on the AMA course! Well maybe unless your last name is ZORAN!

Dude Zoran knows how to build a sv! I was watching him pass and pull on a GSXR 750 out there at SOW. Then when I asked him how the bike was running he said he didn't know yet because he hadn't opened it up yet the motor was just put in that morning. :eek:

[Arnold_R1]

Originally posted by GetnJgyWitit
Dude Zoran knows how to build a sv! I was watching him pass and pull on a GSXR 750 out there at SOW. Then when I asked him how the bike was running he said he didn't know yet because he hadn't opened it up yet the motor was just put in that morning. :eek:

I bet the only thing SV on Zoran's bike was the frame! :-p ;)

[GetnJgyWitit]

and motor case!

[nikzoom]

Isn't Zorans bike bored out to a 750 or something like that?

[Arnold_R1]

Originally posted by nikzoom
Isn't Zorans bike bored out to a 750 or something like that?

If that's the case, then I don't feel so bad when he passed me on turn 7!

[shichyea]

drive up the same day too, so no hotel costs... ;)

lets try to do the ama course, as everyone seems to think just the infield is kinda boring.

[Arnold_R1]

Originally posted by shichyea
drive up the same day too, so no hotel costs... ;)

lets try to do the ama course, as everyone seems to think just the infield is kinda boring.

Exactly, we can leave at 5 or even 6am and get there in time for tech. So you in Strobe?

[shichyea]

pretty sure I can go... well, a definite maybe...


ok, I'm in.

[TreAdidas]

Originally posted by GPTECHMAN
ok ceez...its on...hey man I wanna go with you when you get your new ride....k?

also where the heck is your chuck avatar.....you're not a true Hypercycler......

Y aknow I think I may be the only one without a chuck avatar.. ::laughs::

[Arnold_R1]

Originally posted by TreAdidas
Y aknow I think I may be the only one without a chuck avatar.. ::laughs::

Not quite, Ceez, is about to join the club. . as soon as he checks his email! :lol:

[deathblow]

So do y'all want to do the Saturday or Sunday session? And $210 is a lot of money compared to Trackdaz.

[Arnold_R1]

Originally posted by deathblow
So do y'all want to do the Saturday or Sunday session? And $210 is a lot of money compared to Trackdaz.

I think Sunday would be much more convienent, plus Mike would able to go!

[GetnJgyWitit]

Originally posted by nikzoom
Isn't Zorans bike bored out to a 750 or something like that?

not that one.

[deathblow]

I would definitely prefer Sunday.

[shichyea]

Sunday is mo betta for me too.

[CjrJAM]

I'm down for whateva, let's go!:clap:

[nikzoom]

Originally posted by Arnold_R1
If that's the case, then I don't feel so bad when he passed me on turn 7!

Well Jiggy says the SV he was riding wasn't bored out to a 750, so you can feel bad again. hehe....:-p

[GetnJgyWitit]

so what is it? $210 for the big track one day?

[Bryant]

Originally posted by nikzoom
Well Jiggy says the SV he was riding wasn't bored out to a 750, so you can feel bad again. hehe....:-p

Zoran's bike is far from stock. His SV's easily produce 90+ RWHP!! He knows how to build those suckers good!

bk

[Bryant]

Originally posted by GetnJgyWitit
so what is it? $210 for the big track one day?

That is correct, sir.

[GPTECHMAN]

90+ RWHP dizzamn

thats a lot...ah well I have decided that I dont mind....cause all those bikes had a bigger engine than mine.....by 50cc's
haha

yeah thats right 650 suckas....


oh yeah which date are we refering to right now...

[GetnJgyWitit]

Originally posted by Bodmaster
Zoran's bike is far from stock. His SV's easily produce 90+ RWHP!! He knows how to build those suckers good!

bk

I never said it was stock, it not a 750 thats all. :nerd:

[deathblow]

Originally posted by GPTECHMAN
90+ RWHP dizzamn

thats a lot...ah well I have decided that I dont mind....cause all those bikes had a bigger engine than mine.....by 50cc's
haha

yeah thats right 650 suckas....


oh yeah which date are we refering to right now...

Ummm, the 22nd.

[gsxr57sd]

Hey, I wanna go... Can I go? please please :-p

[Bryant]

Originally posted by gsxr57sd
Hey, I wanna go... Can I go? please please :-p

Of course you can go! Sunday works for me bubbas!! Let's do this. :)

bk

[Arnold_R1]

Originally posted by Bodmaster
Of course you can go! Sunday works for me bubbas!! Let's do this. :)

bk

So it's official, Bryant called the shots! Feb 22-California Speedway's AMA track. Go fast or go home! :rockon:

[GPTECHMAN]

dizzzamn...I gotta start selling blood....NOW!!!

[Arnold_R1]

Originally posted by GPTECHMAN
dizzzamn...I gotta start selling blood....NOW!!!

Plasma's going for $75! ;)

[GPTECHMAN]

dude you think Im kidding, but does anyone wanna donate....lol
we could help people and also sport our way to the track...hmmm
I hate needles, but MUST...GO....TO...TRACK!!!!!

[Arnold_R1]

Originally posted by GPTECHMAN
dude you think Im kidding, but does anyone wanna donate....lol
we could help people and also sport our way to the track...hmmm
I hate needles, but MUST...GO....TO...TRACK!!!!!

. . .and dude you think I'm kidding, you donate some plasma, you ballin! You also need to get a better bike b/c I don't think your F3 could hang on the bank turn! :-p

[gsxr57sd]

hey lets have a fundraiser!!! haha. We can sell Arnolds rims. Whatcha think?

[Arnold_R1]

Originally posted by gsxr57sd
hey lets have a fundraiser!!! haha. We can sell Arnolds rims. Whatcha think?

Hell no, my rims are hurr to stay! Anybody wants some Arata rear sets. $25! Practically brand new! :ha:

[gsxr57sd]

Originally posted by Arnold_R1
Hell no, my rims are hurr to stay! Anybody wants some Arata rear sets. $25! Practically brand new! :ha:

[deno]

:raises bidding paddle:


$10 dollars

[shichyea]

$12

[Arnold_R1]

*bang* *bang* Gavel slams: Sold the fella with the Blue Yamaha! :clap:

[shichyea]

:eek:

[shichyea]

ME!!


...what did I buy? Hope it's something good.

[deno]

damn you Stroble!!!:grr:

always flaunting your riches. I'll git you next time...

[shichyea]

MINE!!


:::ay, can I borrow two dollars and I'll gladly pay you back next tuesday:::

[Arnold_R1]

Aight John, just have to wait in line like the rest: Deno, Chuck, Cesar, Shaggy, Marc, Bryant. . .everyone and their momma who has a blue Yamaha! ;)

[GPTECHMAN]

ok just saw this on fast track riders website...its the ama course and it looks BORING....unless you got a motogp bike this course is gonna be not so fun....well to me any ways...

here you go tell me if this works...AMA onboard vid...watch out its a 41 MB file.... (http://www.fastrackriders.com/pages/PhotosVideos/FastTrackAMACourse.mpg)


try to right click and save not sure if it;ll work though

[Bryant]

Wow.. whoever made that recording was going BUTT slow.. it does give you a good view of the track but it does nothing to let you see it at speed. The track is a lot more fun than it appears in that video. Definately looks different at speed for sure and a lot more fun!

Hmm.. i think there is a better video of that track somewhere... but it is for sure a lot of fun. I like that track quite a bit.... the only thing that track didn't have was any significant elevations changes other than getting up onto the NASCAR banking.

[GPTECHMAN]

BOD have you done the infield course?

any preferences....is it similar to buttonwillow?
as far as higher speeds?

[Bryant]

Originally posted by GPTECHMAN
BOD have you done the infield course?

any preferences....is it similar to buttonwillow?
as far as higher speeds?

I've done both the AMA config and the infield course. My opinion.. the infield course is a lot of fun.... for the first 5-10 laps.. after that.. it gets EXTREMELY boring cuz it's so so so short. I dunno if they reconfigured it since the last time i rode the infield but yeah, it was pretty boring cuz it took less than 45 seconds i think... felt like 30 seconds to complete a lap! heh.. actually i think they did reconfigure it to make it a bit longer and a bit more challenging after receiving several comments regarding the initial config.

The AMA track was pretty fun... and it is definately safer than it used to be the 2nd time i went on that track... they changed two of the chicanes and the track flows a lot better than it used to. Try it.. i think you guys will like it.... the main thing is that the AMA config is pretty darn fast for the most part...

The infield is pretty slow.. not as fast as ButtonWillow and does not have any elevation changes. It's easy to learn and the surface is clean and smooooth (well last i was on it). It's an easy circuit to learn.

[GPTECHMAN]

looks more like a litre bike track how do you think a 600 will fair...also would you regear your bike towards more top end?

[Bryant]

Originally posted by GPTECHMAN
looks more like a litre bike track how do you think a 600 will fair...also would you regear your bike towards more top end?

That track is really fun on a 600cc bike. :) A 600 can hang with a 1000 cc bike with both riders being about the same level.

Gearing your bike for any track will be different for every individual. A good rule of thumb I learned from John Pearson (who is currently racing in the Australian nationals series.. GO JOHN!!) is to gear your bike so that you barely hit the rev limiter at start/finish line in whichever gear is ideal for the speed you are going at that moment in time. For WSIR, u are in 6th gear and when u cross start-finish line... u are just shy of hitting the rev limiter when you are geared right for that track. this rule doesn't apply to every single track out there but I found it to be a useful starting point for any new track that I am learning.

For my R6 at CA Speedway, I pretty much kept the same gearing i had for WSIR at 15-48 without much of a problem.... I think 15-47 would have been better though as I was dancing around the rev limiter on the banking a few times. Liter bikes have LOTS of fun on the banking.. no doubt about that. ;p My R6 was well behaved on the AMA config.. the liter bike I had a bit of trouble keeping the front down in quite a few sections of that track.

[GPTECHMAN]

um so are you guys going to this or what?

[Arnold_R1]

Originally posted by Bodmaster

Hmm.. i think there is a better video of that track somewhere... but it is for sure a lot of fun. I like that track quite a bit.... the only thing that track didn't have was any significant elevations changes other than getting up onto the NASCAR banking.

Yeah Bryant, that was in slow motion (my speed), but here's one I found of Daryl smashing at Fontana. Highly compressed, so the quality isn't too shabby.

http://www.trackcam.com/video.htm

[CjrJAM]

BUMP
SO is anyone down for this thing or what? Everyone appeared pumped at the start of the year and lost steam. WTF? Stroble? Bod? Arnold? GPbikeless? Greg? Allan? DRE?

[Bryant]

Originally posted by CjrJAM
BUMP
SO is anyone down for this thing or what? Everyone appeared pumped at the start of the year and lost steam. WTF? Stroble? Bod? Arnold? GPbikeless? Greg? Allan? DRE?

Dude.. I'm going. Ain't nuthin gonna stop me! I believe we settled on Sunday, Feb 22 right? Let's get a show of hands people!!!

Bryant

[GPTECHMAN]

I dont know.....I'd like to but I think I need a bike first...

[CjrJAM]

Originally posted by Bodmaster
Dude.. I'm going. Ain't nuthin gonna stop me! I believe we settled on Sunday, Feb 22 right? Let's get a show of hands people!!!

Bryant
Done, count me in. Where do I pay? Is this the one Mr Dustyn is running? I'm taking a friend also. LET'S DO THIS BK!:clap:

[shichyea]

I'm still on the fence. WSIR on Monday or Fontana Sunday... hmmm.

[Bryant]

http://www.fastrackriders.com/registration1.asp?event_id=62

Hmm.. California Speedway seems to have raised their track rental rates slightly again... this event is being hosted by Fastrackriders.com

They run a very good, VERY professional event. Price includes garage space as well.

[cbrsmurf]

I guess i'll go watch since this is too bling for me

[GPTECHMAN]

Ill go watch too

[shichyea]

I'm signed up

[CjrJAM]

Originally posted by shichyea
I'm signed up
:clap: That's what I'm talkin about! I gets to ride with BK and Sir Stroble..I'm pumped now. Allan, Greg, where ya at?

[shichyea]

WOOT! I'm pretty excited now about this!
We'll get to see Bod go bizzerk and get some action shots of him with the fast group. I'm in grp2 so make sure you are too Ceez.

[CjrJAM]

Originally posted by shichyea
I'm in grp2 so make sure you are too Ceez.
:eek: :shocked: Don't think I can hang with the big dogs just yet John :shifty:

[shichyea]

grp1 is the fast one, not 2 :D

[GPTECHMAN]

stoble go in group 1:)

[shichyea]

:eek: that would be like throwing the lamb to the wolves... no way mang.

[GPTECHMAN]

whatever...you move on the track...no doubt

[CjrJAM]

Originally posted by shichyea
:eek: that would be like throwing the lamb to the wolves... no way mang.
That's the way I feel about group 2 :whistle: :lol:

[GPTECHMAN]

Ceez...Im stoked to see you ride...I know that his might be the only chance for our trackday together so Im bust ass there, k?

[Bryant]

Wut da? What happend to level IV?!?

[CjrJAM]

Thanks bra, as it stands right now this may be my last chance for a track day before I move so gotta get it in. You never know though I might be able to do another before May. Not to mention you might end up showing up on your brand new 2004 Yamaha R????? Right?

[GPTECHMAN]

I can not confirm nor deny....

[CjrJAM]

Originally posted by shichyea
grp1 is the fast one, not 2 :D
Group 1 is the slow group and unfortunately the one I'll be in, sorry John I gotta get in where I fit in. :shifty:
Plus that way I can get some pics of ya'll ;)

[shichyea]

haha! ok got it :) I'm naturally confused!

[CjrJAM]

Signed up and paid for :banana:

[GPTECHMAN]

<----jealous

[deathblow]

Damn, if I get my forks done soon. But I have 2 important birthday parties to plan for :confused: .

[CjrJAM]

Originally posted by deathblow
Damn, if I get my forks done soon. But I have 2 important birthday parties to plan for :confused: .
Just sign up and let the chips fall where they may ;)

[GPTECHMAN]

how many spots are still open?

[CjrJAM]

Originally posted by GPTECHMAN
how many spots are still open?
Whatch you worried about it for?:-p Hold up, do I sense GP back in the hizzie?
To tell you the truth I have no idea how many are left, they don't show a list on the site. Man it would be awesome if you could get a bike by than and ride wichya.

[Arnold_R1]

So who's going; BK,Ceez, Strob. . . Sat or Sun! If this becomes a big thing, I'll probably roll down there and check you guys out. Snap some pics too with my new/old SLR! ;)

[shichyea]

Sunday.
You should be riding Arnold! C'mon mang :pray:

[CjrJAM]

Hurry up and sign up Arnold, why you playin?

[Arnold_R1]

I want to go, but $ is really short this month and has been for the past couple of months. Plus, it's Patti's B-day this month and you know what that means. . .shopping sprees! :(

[shichyea]

Originally posted by Arnold_R1
Plus, it's Patti's B-day this month and you know what that means. . .shopping sprees!


Sorry Bradda, yea sometimes you gotta take one for the team ;)

Next time fo sho eh?!? :cool:

[Ikazuchi]

Arrgh! I want to go ..but I'm in the same boat as Arnold...need more $$$.

Truck needs tires...exhaust leak fixed...buying a house...

Damnit..I need to win the lotto.

[Bryant]

Originally posted by Ikazuchi
Arrgh! I want to go ..but I'm in the same boat as Arnold...need more $$$.

Truck needs tires...exhaust leak fixed...buying a house...

Damnit..I need to win the lotto.

Dude.. if you can buy a house in San Diego, you've already won the lotto!!!!! :eek: :clap:

[dre_2k2_f4i]

Does this mean I'm doing the 2/23 track day at WSIR all alone?!?!

[shichyea]

sorry Andre :( I was thinkin about doing wsir but forgot about this one that we were planning...
So all you have to do is go to this one instead... you can come down to SD Saturday and stay over at my house. We'll throw the bikes in the back of my truck and schlep up there in the morning! whatdaya say, whatdaya say?? :pray:

[dre_2k2_f4i]

LOL! I really want to get on WSIR once in my life, and this is a perfect opportunity for me. I was just giving you shiet. I know quite a few people going. ;)

[CjrJAM]

So shall we start a "prep the bikes and figure out transportation" thread yet? :banana:
Gotta hit up palomar at least four more times before the 22nd. Gotta alot of stock tire to eat up ;)

[trackpimp]

make it a 3-day weekend and do Willow on Monday too.

[Bryant]

Hey Dustin.. how many spots u got left for Monday? Also, are you planning on doing WERA this year? Have you heard any news about LV round and the Arizona Motorsports round? I'm hearing rumors that the LV one may have been axed too!!?

[GPTECHMAN]

Originally posted by CjrJAM
So shall we start a "prep the bikes and figure out transportation" thread yet? :banana:
Gotta hit up palomar at least four more times before the 22nd. Gotta alot of stock tire to eat up ;)

Oh yeah, you've got a trailer now huh?

I might be getting one too, so if someone needs to borrow it....

[trackpimp]

Originally posted by Bodmaster
Hey Dustin.. how many spots u got left for Monday? Also, are you planning on doing WERA this year? Have you heard any news about LV round and the Arizona Motorsports round? I'm hearing rumors that the LV one may have been axed too!!?

Tons of space is available for the 23rd.
Not planning on doing WERA.
since AMS is closed, I doubt they'll be doing a WERA round there, and I heard the LV round was cancelled.

[speedster1219]

I want to go to this..make it another Hypercycles. event..but im heading out overseas....dang someone spank someone for me....

[CjrJAM]

Originally posted by speedster1219
but im heading out overseas....dang someone spank someone for me....
From the sound of it you're about to go spank some fools. Go kick some butt for us and thanks for going over there and defending this great country.:cool:

[CjrJAM]

A little info from the track day organizer:

Fastrack February Events Update

Fastrack Riders January event was totally sold out a week
before the event with several groups being sold out three
weeks in advance. It was cool on Saturday but the
weatherman was wrong and it never rained! Sunday was
absolutely a gorgeous day to ride!

Everyone liked the new three group rotation format. All
riders got eight twenty minute session minus any lost time
for crashes. A number of riders stated they got over 170
miles for the day.

Our next event is February 21st and 22nd!

It is filling up fast! We have limited spaces available for
Saturday and Sunday so take advantage and sign up early or
you might be turned away!

The Novice Rider School is sold out for Saturday!

On Sunday we will only have access to Garages One & Two!

We will be observing WERA flag procedures so it is important
all riders not in the Novice Riders School to attend the
Riders meeting.

Remember fuel at the track is $5.00 per gallon. We urge you
to bring your own. L&L Motorsports will be there with VP
Racing Fuel.

Dunlop and Pirelli tire vendors will be there for both days.

[Bryant]

I have registered for Sunday group III.

So who's all confirmed for this one?

[CjrJAM]

Originally posted by Bodmaster
I have registered for Sunday group III.

So who's all confirmed for this one?
So far it looks like Sir Stroble, Master Bod, and yours truly..

[CjrJAM]

Update Update, 5 days to go before the big day and there are still open spots...common join in!
Allan where ya at?
Arnold?
Sean?
Greg?
Jeff?
Mike?
Jiggy?
Jared?
Shaggy?
Deno?
Ikazuchi?
Join in!

Fastrack Riders February Event Update

LAST WEEKEND TO RIDE CALIFORNIA SPEEDWAY TILL JUNE 26th

1. The weather should be in the high sixties to low
seventies
2. Lap Timers available for $20 per day (can be purchased)
3. Two on One special training available each day
4. Saturday February 21st status

Novice Riders School sold out

Level I 8 openings left

Level II 11 openings left

Level III 12 openings left

5. Sunday, February 22nd

Novice Riders School 5 positions available

Level I 3 openings

Level II 8 openings

Level III 9 openings

6. We are limiting group sizes smaller than in January.
Make sure you reserve your spot so you do not get turned
away.
7. Register on line @ www.fastrackriders.com or call
877-560-2233

[GPTECHMAN]

damn Im soo jealous...my bike is screaming at me to take her to the track...um and so are my wrists cause boy is she a bear to commute on?

when and where is the prep for this...I can help out yo.

[Arnold_R1]

Originally posted by GPTECHMAN
damn Im soo jealous...my bike is screaming at me to take her to the track...um and so are my wrists cause boy is she a bear to commute on?

when and where is the prep for this...I can help out yo.

Damn I wish I could go too! :cry: I guess April 9th Button Willow is more likely gonna happen for me!

[GPTECHMAN]

yeah me too...too bad I dont care for bbuttonwillow that much

[CjrJAM]

Originally posted by GPTECHMAN
damn Im soo jealous...my bike is screaming at me to take her to the track...um and so are my wrists cause boy is she a bear to commute on?

when and where is the prep for this...I can help out yo.
Dood I gots no idea, but I gotsta gets my bike ready for this shizzle. The biggest thing I need to do is change out my tires, but kinda need some help wit dat. We needs to hammer out transportation issues also and everything else. BK, John, what's the word?
Please pray for no rain also! :red: :pray:

[GPTECHMAN]

there is no rain in your forecast right? its all today...you should be clear right?
I gots a trailer you guys can use as well. I know ceez has one, but you guys can take it if you need it as well

[CjrJAM]

Originally posted by GPTECHMAN
there is no rain in your forecast right? its all today...you should be clear right?
I gots a trailer you guys can use as well. I know ceez has one, but you guys can take it if you need it as well
The forecast is showing 40% chance of rain, at lease the one I saw anyway.

[Bryant]

Originally posted by GPTECHMAN
there is no rain in your forecast right? its all today...you should be clear right?
I gots a trailer you guys can use as well. I know ceez has one, but you guys can take it if you need it as well

That would be sweet if I could borrow your trailer.. but if anyone else still needs a way to get their bike up, then I'm willing to split a rental truck.

Bryant

[trackpimp]

Originally posted by GPTECHMAN
yeah me too...too bad I dont care for bbuttonwillow that much
how could you not like Buttonwillow.. that's a super fun track to ride on.

[GPTECHMAN]

I dont know, I just liked streets better

any track is fun....

[Arnold_R1]

Originally posted by trackpimp
how could you not like Buttonwillow.. that's a super fun track to ride on.

because he's scurred of getting passed on the sweepers! :eek:

[GPTECHMAN]

I want a little horse thief mile!

dude I hope you guys are on ebay, getting some rain tires....

well I guess the diab corsas are sweet too

[CjrJAM]

Originally posted by GPTECHMAN
I want a little horse thief mile!

dude I hope you guys are on ebay, getting some rain tires....

well I guess the diab corsas are sweet too
Dood don't you know? Chuck tell em....they got "superior wet traction" common nizzle wtf?

[Bryant]

Originally posted by GPTECHMAN
I want a little horse thief mile!

dude I hope you guys are on ebay, getting some rain tires....

well I guess the diab corsas are sweet too

Gimme a Swiss Army knife and I'm set with my tires. :cool:

[Bryant]

25. What happens if I cannot make it to the event I signed up for because of some unexpected last minute change?


Fastrack Riders Association reserves the right to change policy without notice. Credits will be issued to riders canceling 72 hours in advance of an event minus a $50.00 processing fee. The credits will be issued within fifteen days after conclusion of the event registered for. Any rider that cancels after the 72 hour time-frame has expired will receive a carry over credit good for ninety (90) days minus a $100.00 processing fee to be used at a future event. FRA requires a non-refundable $150 security deposit for will-call riders. FASTRACK RIDERS ASSC. has a "Rain or Shine" policy meaning we do not cancel events due to rain or wind. I further agree not to take legal action with respect to payment disputes. There will be no exceptions! Rider grants FRA and its agents permission to use rider's image and/or likeness in connection with any photograph, video display, or other transmission or reproduction in whole or part of the event. There is a $50 returned check fee, and we will exercise every legal means possible to collect, without exception.


26. Do you run your events in the event of rain or inclement weather?


Yes, FASTRACK RIDERS maintains a "rain or shine" policy, meaning we run regardless of any weather conditions excluding snow or ice on the track.

[Bryant]

Let's see.. I need to know whether you guys plan on going rain or shine by today if possible cuz tomorrow will be within the 72 hour period that will cost an additional $50 to cancel should we do that. If you guys still plan on going, let's get the ride thing set up for everyone. :)

[deathblow]

Originally posted by Bodmaster
Gimme a Swiss Army knife and I'm set with my tires. :cool:

So that's how they do it! :eek:

[shichyea]

I called Fastrackriders and asked for a carry over... I can't get out of work on Monday so I'm going to have to cancel wsir too. :(

oh well, next time.

... it's prolly going to rain anywayz...

[CjrJAM]

Ok hold the press....I just got off the phone with Fast Track Riders and Dana the young and very helpful lady there informed me of this:
The rain or shine policy will be in effect on Sunday, BUT here is the deal; If you cancel before the 72 hours than you get a carry over credit minus 50 bucks, cool we knew that.
BUT they do NOT allow riding in the rain, SO if you show up the day of the event and it is raining than at that point they will give you a carry over credit minus 20 bucks which is less than if you cancel now. I can only pray it won't rain and that it is only a false alarm and show up Sunday. So that being said I will be there rain or shine or sleet or hail or hurricane or well you get the point :-p :rockon:

[CjrJAM]

BK I have a trailer that I will be using to transport my bike up there. I am not sure if you can fit two bikes on there but we can try if you would like. Lemme know :cool:

[Bryant]

Oh noiyce!!! Thanks for the heads up Ceez! ;p I will be there too. :)

[Bryant]

Originally posted by CjrJAM
BK I have a trailer that I will be using to transport my bike up there. I am not sure if you can fit two bikes on there but we can try if you would like. Lemme know :cool:

No worries Cesar. I can get a trailer for my car too for the trip up. Thanks for the offer. :) I think two bikes is a bit much for a sedan to tow. :headbang:

[CjrJAM]

Originally posted by Bodmaster
No worries Cesar. I can get a trailer for my car too for the trip up. Thanks for the offer. :) I think two bikes is a bit much for a sedan to tow. :headbang:
I meant for me to tow with the Expedition, but if you gots it figured out than it's all good and I'll see ya there. Are you preping at all or are you good to go? Oh I forgot you gots the race ready R6 right? :cool:

[Arnold_R1]

So how many of you guys are canceling?

[shichyea]

Cesar, I can tug your trailer up there if you want to leave the Expy at home. beelev dat.

[shichyea]

so ya, I'm in fo sundie

[CjrJAM]

Originally posted by Arnold_R1
So how many of you guys are canceling?
NONE we all in this togetha and if it rains...oh well we gonna go and get some good grub somewhere and bullsheit....No worries, life is good!

[CjrJAM]

Originally posted by shichyea
so ya, I'm in fo sundie
WORD Team Blue back in full effect! Good decision John :rockon: :banana: :clap:

[Bryant]

Straight up homies! Let's do this!! :rockon:

[Bryant]

Incidentally, since I no longer have a trailer at my disposal.. would anyone be willing to lend me their trailer for a day? Will be returned the same day. :)

[CjrJAM]

Originally posted by Bodmaster
Incidentally, since I no longer have a trailer at my disposal.. would anyone be willing to lend me their trailer for a day? Will be returned the same day. :)
I think Sean said you could borrow his ;)

[Bryant]

Ah yes indeed he did. :)

[CjrJAM]

And if you'd like we can see if we can squeeze both bikes on my trailer, lemme know

[Bryant]

Hey that sounds good too. ;)

[cbrsmurf]

If someone cant make it, I will happily take their spot :D

[CjrJAM]

Originally posted by cbrsmurf
If someone cant make it, I will happily take their spot :D
There are still plenty of spots open Jeff....get on the bus and let's go!
Sign up here (http://www.fastrackriders.com/registration1.asp?event_id=62)

[CjrJAM]

We are getting many calls about the weather and our events that have
scheduled for this weekend. Here is the latest. Saturday and Sunday
are a
go and you must show up to the event and if it is a rain out we will
call it
at the track in the morning and you will receive a carry-over credit
minus a
small deposit good for 90 days. If you choose not to show up you will
forfeit all money paid based on our rain or shine policy. Even if you
think
it's raining @ the track you still must show up. If we call off the
event
prior to the morning of the event we will e-mail you or call you to let
you
know. But again if you don't hear from us you should plan on showing
up or
you will forfeit all money.

As you know the weather is unpredictable. In January they had
forecasted
rain for the whole weekend and it ended up being great weather. On
Saturday
it rained 15 miles away but never at the track so you can never tell
where
it's going to rain. We may just have 2 overcast days so keep your
fingers
crossed and hope for the best.

See you this weekend.

Thanks,
Fastrack Riders

[Bryant]

That part about "Plan on showing up or you will forfeit all money" is contradictory to their written policy #25. However, they did indicate that they have a right to change this policy whenever they want...

25. What happens if I cannot make it to the event I signed up for because of some unexpected last minute change?


Fastrack Riders Association reserves the right to change policy without notice. Credits will be issued to riders canceling 72 hours in advance of an event minus a $50.00 processing fee. The credits will be issued within fifteen days after conclusion of the event registered for.

[Bryant]

I guess that makes it a non-policy. ;p

[trackpimp]

that's a lot of fee's.. we just ride in the rain ;)

[CjrJAM]

Originally posted by trackpimp
we just ride in the rain ;)
:rockon: :eek:

[CjrJAM]

Originally posted by CjrJAM
And if you'd like we can see if we can squeeze both bikes on my trailer, lemme know
BK it looks like I am gonna head out Saturday night vice Sunday morning. I have no problem taking your bike but we would have to strap it down tomorrow afternoon. I'm staying at a cousins house up there and the bike(s) will be locked up in his garage Saturday night. He lives 10 minutes away from Fontana and I really don't feel like driving up there at 0-dark-thirty and plus it looks like I'm talking passangers; aka you know who. Lemme know:cool:

[Bryant]

THIS JUST IN from Dana Webb of Fastrack!!! :cry:


Hello,

I am sorry to say that we are officially canceling the track days that were scheduled for this weekend due to rain. We will put carry-over credits in the system for you in the full amount that you have paid all you have to do is call 877-560-2233 when you want to re-schedule.

Thanks,
Fastrack Riders

[Bryant]

I'm going to verify the accuracy of this email... it could be a spoofed email...

[CjrJAM]

I just got the same one :nutkick: :shocked:
:rifle: RAIN :squirrel: :red: :evil:
That just about covers it...so when is the next one?

[cbrsmurf]

i think they should completely refund your money

i don't like the way they do business

[CjrJAM]

Originally posted by cbrsmurf
i think they should completely refund your money

i don't like the way they do business
I agree, that's it, next time I'm going with Dustin, wait hey Dustin what is your policy? ;)

[shichyea]

Bummer.

Cesar, I just got your voice mail...

[CjrJAM]

So Palomar, if it doesn't rain? :rolleyes:

[shichyea]

sure.

well... dont need to prep the bike now... guess it's time to partay. :)

[trackpimp]

Dude.. like I said before.. There are no extra fee's.. Bring your rain gear :rockon:

also No fee's for

Membership???
New-to-the-track rider orientation
extra bikes (you may only ride 1 at a time though)
canceling within 24hours


There are no refunds, but usually if someone cancels early enough we can sell their spot, and get that rider their full refund.. Otherwise we just issue a carry-over

[CjrJAM]

Originally posted by trackpimp
Dude.. like I said before.. There are no extra fee's.. Bring your rain gear :rockon:

also No fee's for

Membership???
New-to-the-track rider orientation
extra bikes (you may only ride 1 at a time though)
canceling within 24hours


There are no refunds, but usually if someone cancels early enough we can sell their spot, and get that rider their full refund.. Otherwise we just issue a carry-over
Sounds layed back, think I'm gonna go with Mar 29 at the big track, John, BK you wit me on this? Or perhaps buttonwillow...:confused:

[Bryant]

Cesar, John, I got a call personally from David Pyles. He said that he will carry over everyone's credits with no penalties. Fastrack will absorb a $3000 penalty on their own to reschedule. David has always been a straight up standup fellow. He has never wronged me or my friends in any way. They made a final judgement call for this weekend due to safety concerns because of the forecast of HEAVY rains so instead of making everyone drive up and waste time wondering how hard it's going to rain since IT IS going to rain regardless... they decided to axe the event. The emails they sent out were a bit unpredictable, but so is the weather. I'm sure they didn't want to lose $3k and wanted to figure out the best solution from a business/money perspective... but in the end, they understand that keeping their customers happy (despite the fact that the forecast was not their fault and they got no control over mother nature's course), and to run the safest event possible that they decided to take the hit themselves and allow us to have our fun another day without taking a chunk of our money to cover the penalties. No need to try to sell your spot to someone else, etc. Sunday and possibly Monday are to experience the heaviest rains and windage. If the forecast was simply showers.. they would probably still run the event since the conditions are ok if you run rain tires and possibly DOT's but at a much slower pace.

Anyway, I don't know if he called you guys or not but I told him that I'd let you know that they are going to eat the $3k fee to cancel the event themselves and allow us to reschedule with them on another trackdate with better weather (hopefully). I don't think Fastrack deserves any bad rap for how they ended up handling this weekend. It's unfortunate for everyone but at least we all stay dry and happy and not have lost any money (except for Fastrack that is....).

[Bryant]

Originally posted by trackpimp
Dude.. like I said before.. There are no extra fee's.. Bring your rain gear :rockon:

also No fee's for

Membership???
New-to-the-track rider orientation
extra bikes (you may only ride 1 at a time though)
canceling within 24hours


There are no refunds, but usually if someone cancels early enough we can sell their spot, and get that rider their full refund.. Otherwise we just issue a carry-over

Dustin's trackdaz are always fun. :) Why don't u host a few at CA Speedway so us Sandy Eggo folk don't have to drive as far sometimes?!? That would be tres cool. :headbang:

[trackpimp]

Originally posted by Bodmaster
Dustin's trackdaz are always fun. :) Why don't u host a few at CA Speedway so us Sandy Eggo folk don't have to drive as far sometimes?!? That would be tres cool. :headbang:

dude. I'm avoiding that place like the plague.. I'll leave Speedway to SuperDave and CrazyLarry

[Bryant]

Originally posted by trackpimp
dude. I'm avoiding that place like the plague.. I'll leave Speedway to SuperDave and CrazyLarry

Aww.. how come?? What's the track rental rate like there? Is it much more expensive than ButtonWillow or something?>

[CjrJAM]

Originally posted by Bodmaster
Cesar, John, I got a call personally from David Pyles. He said that he will carry over everyone's credits with no penalties. Fastrack will absorb a $3000 penalty on their own to reschedule. David has always been a straight up standup fellow. He has never wronged me or my friends in any way. They made a final judgement call for this weekend due to safety concerns because of the forecast of HEAVY rains so instead of making everyone drive up and waste time wondering how hard it's going to rain since IT IS going to rain regardless... they decided to axe the event. The emails they sent out were a bit unpredictable, but so is the weather. I'm sure they didn't want to lose $3k and wanted to figure out the best solution from a business/money perspective... but in the end, they understand that keeping their customers happy (despite the fact that the forecast was not their fault and they got no control over mother nature's course), and to run the safest event possible that they decided to take the hit themselves and allow us to have our fun another day without taking a chunk of our money to cover the penalties. No need to try to sell your spot to someone else, etc. Sunday and possibly Monday are to experience the heaviest rains and windage. If the forecast was simply showers.. they would probably still run the event since the conditions are ok if you run rain tires and possibly DOT's but at a much slower pace.

Anyway, I don't know if he called you guys or not but I told him that I'd let you know that they are going to eat the $3k fee to cancel the event themselves and allow us to reschedule with them on another trackdate with better weather (hopefully). I don't think Fastrack deserves any bad rap for how they ended up handling this weekend. It's unfortunate for everyone but at least we all stay dry and happy and not have lost any money (except for Fastrack that is....).
Thanks for the update BK! I did in fact get the call and I very much understand that business is business and actually appreciate that they are "looking out" for us in and sense. I wouldn't want to ride in the rain regardless and I am sure I am not alone in feeling that way. Please don't think that I was trying to vex Fastrack, I was merely wanting to "get my track on" :cool: Hopefully we can all agree on a venue for the up and coming track days and double the fun owed to us!

[Bryant]

Originally posted by CjrJAM
Thanks for the update BK! I did in fact get the call and I very much understand that business is business and actually appreciate that they are "looking out" for us in and sense. I wouldn't want to ride in the rain regardless and I am sure I am not alone in feeling that way. Please don't think that I was trying to vex Fastrack, I was merely wanting to "get my track on" :cool: Hopefully we can all agree on a venue for the up and coming track days and double the fun owed to us!

Cesar, when are you departing? Hmm... we should definately find an alternative "dry" date if possible!!! Or, hey, if you are around mid-march time frame, we can go WERA racing together!! ;p

[CjrJAM]

Originally posted by Bodmaster
Cesar, when are you departing?
That is exactly my major concern....I want to get in a couple track days out here before I move. Hopefully I can get one in with Fastrack cause if not I'll lose that cash :errf:

[Bryant]

Originally posted by CjrJAM
That is exactly my major concern....I want to get in a couple track days out here before I move. Hopefully I can get one in with Fastrack cause if not I'll lose that cash :errf:

Cesar, if you have to leave before you can redeem your credits with Fastrack, let me know. If it comes down to it, I will buy your credits (in the full amount) from you so you won't have to worry about it while you are away serving our country! :rockon: Hopefully someday you'll be able to move back to Sandy Eggo on a more permanent basis. :) But regardless, you will always have Hypercycles with you wherever you go!

[CjrJAM]

Originally posted by Bodmaster
Cesar, if you have to leave before you can redeem your credits with Fastrack, let me know. If it comes down to it, I will buy your credits (in the full amount) from you so you won't have to worry about it while you are away serving our country! :rockon: Hopefully someday you'll be able to move back to Sandy Eggo on a more permanent basis. :) But regardless, you will always have Hypercycles with you wherever you go!
Thank you sir! I appreciate it but as it stands right now I should be ok, I'll let you know though :cool:
I am not actually leaving until the first week of May and I might still be able to squeeze in a track day between now and than. I had read some posts about doing a track day in March or April, anything for sure yet?

[CjrJAM]

I just wanna say that Fastrack is da bomb! Due to my situation and because of my imminent deployment, they went ahead and gave me a full refund on the cashola :banana: :rockon: :clap:
Thanks Fastrack!

[Bryant]

What can I say.. i can't say enough good things about those guys! They are FIRST CLASS all the way around! :rockon:

[GPTECHMAN]

word...

[trackpimp]

Originally posted by Bodmaster
Aww.. how come?? What's the track rental rate like there? Is it much more expensive than ButtonWillow or something?> lets just say it costs more than Laguna Seca to rent!! I'd say 4 times as much as Willow or Buttonwillow!