Jennings Track Weekend 10/25-26 *56K Beware*

[MikeSP1]

Pretty much, riding season moreso than track season. But it does get pretty cold at 70mph at 3am in January in the panhandle, but you can still ride (I know 'cause I've done it, with no windscreen, on a cruiser). Southern Florida, you can ride all year long with nothing more than a mesh jacket. Sorry for stealing your thunder Rae.

Originally Posted by DLIT

Is it riding/track season year-round in Florida?

[the chi]

Originally Posted by DLIT

Is it riding/track season year-round in Florida?

Yeah, they do track days in January and February I know at Jennings as well as all the warmer months. Supposedly the winter ones are pretty awesome, but I cant stand even being chilled and without tire warmers, Im not up for it...

Originally Posted by MikeSP1

Pretty much, riding season moreso than track season. But it does get pretty cold at 70mph at 3am in January in the panhandle, but you can still ride (I know 'cause I've done it, with no windscreen, on a cruiser). Southern Florida, you can ride all year long with nothing more than a mesh jacket. Sorry for stealing your thunder Rae.

Yep, it's all good, you covered it!

[DIMford]

Originally Posted by The Chi

Thanks Dlit, very sweet of you.

Awesome, appreciate the compliment Dim, I've been working hard, and not planning on slacking off now. Got those plastics on like nobodys business, ghetto style, everything zip tied together! Didnt really notice a difference btw that and running nekked tho. Either or works for me!

And I have to go with Ebbs and Sanchez on this one...$300 for a weekend at the track, plus hotel costs at around $75-150, plus tires $300 +/-, plus gas for the bikes and trip out there at least $100 usually more...and then repeat every couple months, PLUS the initial costs of plastics, spare rims if you can afford them (which i need if anyone wants to sell some cheap!), the list goes on and on...

my camera aint got nothing on the several thousands Ive already spent on track days and the money I know I will be spending in the future!

You're welcome. And I can agree with the camera equipment but don't forget to add all the editing software.

Originally Posted by The Chi

Yeah, they do track days in January and February I know at Jennings as well as all the warmer months. Supposedly the winter ones are pretty awesome, but I cant stand even being chilled and without tire warmers, Im not up for it...

I am going to try making it to a JGP track day in January. But I am probably going to find some sticky takeoffs and borrow some tire warmers for the track day.

[ceo012384]

Nice pics rae, you're getting much better!

That 848 is nasty.

And yes, I also dislike how the photogs get tons of shots of you in the morning when you're still trying to get back up to your old pace...

[Quick281]

Awesome pictures. I really need to get into this track day stuff, but I fear I will get instantly hooked. I can't accept that but I would rather have the funds first.

[Sanchez]

Originally Posted by ceo012384

And yes, I also dislike how the photogs get tons of shots of you in the morning when you're still trying to get back up to your old pace...

Not to mention the track was wet in the morning. Saturday was my first time back at Jennings since I broke my collar bone there in April, and it was my first time riding a wet track as well. My best lap the first session was a 1:58.

I understand why the track photographer operates that way because trying to make money any other way is an exercise in frustration. In order to sell shots, you have to sort them out and have them ready to burn by the time the riders get off the track. Still, it irritates me that he only got one freaking shot of me with my knee down after the sun came up. I need more photographer friends.

[PhiSig1071]

Originally Posted by DIMford

You're welcome. And I can agree with the camera equipment but don't forget to add all the editing software.

I am going to try making it to a JGP track day in January. But I am probably going to find some sticky takeoffs and borrow some tire warmers for the track day.

Winter Trackdays rock! When else can you have a snowball fight in the morning and drag knee a few hours later!

There's nothing like seeing the mist rising off the ponds in the infield while listening to race engine's warming up!

Hey Dim, if you need 'em I have a set of Tire Warmers you can barrow! They're standard single temp chickenhawks.

[Sanchez]

Riding in the cold is OK. It's camping in the cold that I hate! It got down to 28 degrees at Little Talladega in February this year. We kept tripping the breaker on the generator with our heaters, and no one wanted to go outside and reset it.

[PhiSig1071]

Originally Posted by Sanchez

Riding in the cold is OK. It's camping in the cold that I hate! It got down to 28 degrees at Little Talladega in February this year. We kept tripping the breaker on the generator with our heaters, and no one wanted to go outside and reset it.

Yeah, I like to do it up right! I have a little pop-up camper that I set-up, it's got a nice heater, a/c, the whole 9 yards.

[the chi]

Hmmm, I am interested in doing a January Track day, if anything, juct to check out the cooler temps...maybe I'll see you there, keep me posted if you hear of anything going on that might be fun!! But not camping. Screw that. Hotel, nice shower, space heater under tent. I am cold blooded and dont need any more ice in my veins!

Sanchez, I'm working on it!! We did get some video of you!! Passing in 11 going into 12 & 13...Hopefully when we meet again I can help with the pictures issue!