Ladies Day JGP!

the chi · 01-22-2009, 03:47 PM

Hey girls, theres a ladies day on February 1st this year, anyone interested in attending?

Rumor has it theres a VERY small number of people signed up, Im thinking bout braving the cold but havent run a winter TD yet...any info or advice?

Curb · 01-22-2009, 04:51 PM

its not that bad. i've been to jennings in early february. i think the high was in the low
50s we ran the entire morning in low to mid 40s. you'll get pretty warm after the first couple sessions. have fun

OneSickPsycho · 01-22-2009, 04:53 PM

Ladies only track day? So many seats to sniff... so little time.

smileyman · 01-22-2009, 05:19 PM

MMMhhhMMM. Gives new meaning to the phrase "lapping day" don't it

the chi · 01-22-2009, 05:30 PM

Aight boys, srysly!! Need info, not perviness!

Smiley, you raced, any cold weather tips?

OneSickPsycho · 01-22-2009, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Chi

Aight boys, srysly!! Need info, not perviness!

Smiley, you raced, any cold weather tips?

Cold weather tip? Pack lots of OSP into your vagina before the ride.

smileyman · 01-22-2009, 05:53 PM

Tire temps are important. Cold weather pressure need be slightly lower, tire warmers are nice to keep the opening lap sliding to a minimum. If not start out really timid until lap 2-3 when they get warmed up. Soft compounds are better in the cold (I will not get into cold tearing issues for a track day) but you have to really work a DOT race compound hard to get it warm, a soft street tire would be my pick.

Next your suspension will not behave quite like you think in the early morning temps. Fork and shock oil will be cold and will give a firmer feel w/ slower motion.

Your brakes will need to get up to temp as well although they are going to bite, it will take them a lap or so to build heat and lever feel.

Your body will be stiff and if you ride stiff you will unknowingly effect your chassis and handling. Loosen yourself up before you get out of pit lane, jog in place, stretch, jumpin jacks.

Finally the track temps will vary. First stint will be colder and slicker, the more the sun gets on the track and heats it the more rubber gets put down it will come up to grip for you. Late in the day as temps drop you need to mind yourself and your setu p all the more (cause your mind and body are adjusted to the warmth and slowing down your pace is harder than speeding it up!)

Have fun at all times - fun equals loose equals safe.

PhiSig1071 · 01-22-2009, 09:04 PM

I prefer winter trackdays, I have scraped frost off my bike and thrown a snowball at a friend before the riders meeting. I can't improve on what smiley said because he's really got it down, but I will add one thing, hydrate! Most people do not drink enough when it's cold because they don't feel as thirsty, but you are losing a lot of fluids (which I'm sure OSP would like to replace) so make sure you drink plenty of water or very diluted gatorade.

Unfortunately I am working on Feb 1st or I'd ride up to say hello.

the chi · 01-22-2009, 09:09 PM

Thanks for the info guys. Not sure if I will be going or not, I HATE cold weather with a passion, but practically open track is very appealing.

Last years was great, I really liked it.

My biggest issue right now is the fact that my old roomies had a small "fire incident" in the house and while nothing was damaged, they cleared everything out of the house and have sealed and stored it. Including ALL my gear. We are trying to finagle it out of storage but its a process! Literally the only riding gear I have at all is my helmets, a short pair of gloves and a mesh jacket.

Sanchez · 01-22-2009, 11:48 PM

JGP was great last weekend. Lows in the 30's at night, but it warmed up into 50's and 60's during the day. I felt fine despite my perforated leathers. I just put on thermal underwear and a sweater underneath them. A couple of times at Little Talladega with weather in the 20's, I wore an electric jacket under my leathers, but I didn't need it at JGP.

At Tally the back tire slid some on the right hander. I think all the left turns kept the other side of the tire up to temp but the right side stayed somewhat cold. It might've been that stupid sealant patch too, though. At Jennings I didn't notice any difference in tire grip vs. warm weather at all, but then I'm not very fast either.

01-22-2009, 04:51 PM	#2
Curb resident gimp Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SoFla Moto: a big ole steamin pile of nothin Posts: 1,344	its not that bad. i've been to jennings in early february. i think the high was in the low 50s we ran the entire morning in low to mid 40s. you'll get pretty warm after the first couple sessions. have fun __________________ Steve Political correctness is killing this country

01-22-2009, 05:19 PM	#4
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	MMMhhhMMM. Gives new meaning to the phrase "lapping day" don't it __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

01-22-2009, 05:53 PM	#7
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Tire temps are important. Cold weather pressure need be slightly lower, tire warmers are nice to keep the opening lap sliding to a minimum. If not start out really timid until lap 2-3 when they get warmed up. Soft compounds are better in the cold (I will not get into cold tearing issues for a track day) but you have to really work a DOT race compound hard to get it warm, a soft street tire would be my pick. Next your suspension will not behave quite like you think in the early morning temps. Fork and shock oil will be cold and will give a firmer feel w/ slower motion. Your brakes will need to get up to temp as well although they are going to bite, it will take them a lap or so to build heat and lever feel. Your body will be stiff and if you ride stiff you will unknowingly effect your chassis and handling. Loosen yourself up before you get out of pit lane, jog in place, stretch, jumpin jacks. Finally the track temps will vary. First stint will be colder and slicker, the more the sun gets on the track and heats it the more rubber gets put down it will come up to grip for you. Late in the day as temps drop you need to mind yourself and your setu p all the more (cause your mind and body are adjusted to the warmth and slowing down your pace is harder than speeding it up!) Have fun at all times - fun equals loose equals safe. __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

01-22-2009, 09:04 PM	#8
PhiSig1071 Let go of my ears. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: '03 GSX-R600, '04 625SMC Posts: 1,394	I prefer winter trackdays, I have scraped frost off my bike and thrown a snowball at a friend before the riders meeting. I can't improve on what smiley said because he's really got it down, but I will add one thing, hydrate! Most people do not drink enough when it's cold because they don't feel as thirsty, but you are losing a lot of fluids (which I'm sure OSP would like to replace) so make sure you drink plenty of water or very diluted gatorade. Unfortunately I am working on Feb 1st or I'd ride up to say hello. __________________ Entia non sunt multiplicanda necessitatem

01-22-2009, 11:48 PM	#10
Sanchez Too sweet to be sour Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Moto: 2006 Buell Ulysses, 2006 GSX-R 750 Posts: 76	JGP was great last weekend. Lows in the 30's at night, but it warmed up into 50's and 60's during the day. I felt fine despite my perforated leathers. I just put on thermal underwear and a sweater underneath them. A couple of times at Little Talladega with weather in the 20's, I wore an electric jacket under my leathers, but I didn't need it at JGP. At Tally the back tire slid some on the right hander. I think all the left turns kept the other side of the tire up to temp but the right side stayed somewhat cold. It might've been that stupid sealant patch too, though. At Jennings I didn't notice any difference in tire grip vs. warm weather at all, but then I'm not very fast either. __________________ - Matt

01-22-2009, 04:53 PM	#3
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	Ladies only track day? So many seats to sniff... so little time.