Reno Fernley Track Day CHEAP

[scotinexcile]

The Sierra Sportbike Association is hosting a 3 group track day at RFR on April 20th. Please come join us, it is only $110 if you register before April 13th:thumbup

Go to http://www.sierrasportbike.com (http://www.sierrasportbike.com/smf/index.php?topic=47.0)
To register

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd103/scotinexcile/SSA-Track-Day700.jpg

All money raised go's to local motorcycle related groups:ride

Come join us for a great day at a great track

[Toe]

holy cheap trackdays!! :wow
hmmm reno huh :)

[Oneup]

This day is going to be great! It doesn't get any cheaper for a track day and it benefits a great club.:thumbup I can't wait.:)

[Butch]

great track.

I wanna go. But I'm go to be off planet.

[Oneup]

great track.

I wanna go. But I'm go to be off planet.

:wtf

[Daredevil]

holy cheap trackdays!! :wow
hmmm reno huh :)

want to carpool?

[mightslip]

Wow that is one sweet deal, and on one of my favorite tracks..:applause

[Setwayz]

Going to check tha calendar.

[stretch]

I am in! This is the track that broke me in
:banana:banana

[schteve]

I am in! This is the track that broke me in
:banana:banana

Me 2.. Going to reunite with Fernley if I get the dayz off..

[m0moma]

i havent got my chance to go on track yet will this c group with SSA be newbie friendly?

[justincase]

C group will have a quite a few newbies. Are you new to the track, or to riding in general?

[m0moma]

C group will have a quite a few newbies. Are you new to the track, or to riding in general?

im new to track lol i signed up for a zoom zoom in june but i cant wait. if i can use this opportunity to learn for cheap ill go

[2strokeYardSale]

http://www.sierrasportbike.com/images/SSA-Track-Day700.jpg

[rapidrobbie]

I'll see if I can get the day off.

[poisonivyR1]

hey thats my b-day man i wanna go i love reno-fernley
are they gonna run the c course ?

[Adiggity]

Here's a link to use paypal for those who want to sign up.
http://www.sierrasportbike.com/smf/index.php?topic=5.0
See you there!!:Party

[Adiggity]

hey thats my b-day man i wanna go i love reno-fernley
are they gonna run the c course ?
Yep. We will run course c.

[BIG186]

Looking for a ride and spot on a trailer for this! I'll split gas and hotel.

[Quinton]

Big186 I have a spot on my trailer but we'd have to work it out, I'm at Buttonwillow 2 days prior coming straight through. You could join at Buttonwillow also and do kinda back to back! (Ti2TT is Buttonwillow TD)

[BIG186]

Big186 I have a spot on my trailer but we'd have to work it out, I'm at Buttonwillow 2 days prior coming straight through. You could join at Buttonwillow also and do kinda back to back! (Ti2TT is Buttonwillow TD)

Checking calender and TiTT site! When are you leaving for BW?

[clutchslip]

Do I need a helmet? Do I need toilet paper?
I know the answer to the ladder. :oink
J/K.
Great track. Good place to meditate at night.

[fattygotpunked]

Anybody know if we can camp in the paddock on Saturday night? Anybody been in April? Is it hot during the day and cold at night? Thanks

[Oneup]

Weather in Nevada in April is unpredictable. Plan on it being cold at night but the daytime temp is impossible to guess. Last year it was fairly warm in April.

[Kalvin00]

Anybody know if we can camp in the paddock on Saturday night? Anybody been in April? Is it hot during the day and cold at night? Thanks

Around 30F at night as an average.

There is the possibility of it being 70 during the day, or snowing. It is highly unpredictable.

[Adiggity]

Anybody know if we can camp in the paddock on Saturday night? Anybody been in April? Is it hot during the day and cold at night? Thanks
Yes you can camp Saturday night.
Edit: The gates will be open until 7pm. After that there is a security guard working until 2am on Sunday morning. If you show up between 7pm and 2am they said just park at the gate and the security guard will let you in. You can also call the track to confirm this. 775.575.7217

As far as the weather goes, as was said earlier, you can pretty much count on it being cold at night, but chances are more likely for it to be mid 60's to 70 than for it to be snowing or cold in the day. But it is Northern Nevada in April. We'll just have to wait to see what the forecast is when it gets a little closer. :)

[poisonivyR1]

Yep. We will run course c.

that configuration rocks
did they ever do anything about the ripples in the braking zone on the back upper straight?

[Adiggity]

that configuration rocks
did they ever do anything about the ripples in the braking zone on the back upper straight?
I'm not sure if they've done anything since last year or not. Haven't been this year yet. Either way, it's a fun track and I'm looking forward to it.:)

[scotinexcile]

I will be out at the track on Sunday, just visiting not riding (bummer). The last time we were there we used H config which misses that back section. i will find out on Sunday and post up.

Weather is supposed to be good that weekend so all you CA's come on over and have a great day with us.

I changed the Initial post to point to the Registration info for the track day

[com3]

i'll be there taking pics! w00t! should be a bad ass day!

[LuckyStar387]

Something to think about..I love RFR!!

[scotinexcile]

Something to think about..I love RFR!!

As Yoda would say "dont think, DO!!!!":ride

[poisonivyR1]

shit broke my dam foot at work aint gonna make it
i really wanted to go would have been a great b-day present to myself
oh well see you later in the year i'll be ther with cascade tracktime
shit i'm missing the first race of our season because of my foot
errrrrrrrrrr

[scotinexcile]

Sorry to hear you broke your foot, I can sympathise right now!!!!

We will be having another 2 track days later this year so hopefully you can make it to those. Heal fast

Interest is growing fast come on up to Reno for a great day at the track

[poisonivyR1]

any time you guys are putting on a cheap trackday i'm interested i love reno-fernley
it's well worth the 8 hour drive

[Hellfire]

Can i call and pay by credit card? i don't want to use paypal...

[scotinexcile]

Yes you can call jerome and he will take your details and run the card.

If you cant get a hold of him PM me and I will take care of it for you

Dont PM me your card info, Just a number I can call you at to take care of it over the phone

[kyles here]

i need to get me some new rubber ASAP, i said id never go back to RFR but gahdamn thats cheap!

[Bellr6]

Damn, Damn, Damn if I didn't have to work the night before I would be all over this!

Have a great time guys! :ride

[scotinexcile]

i need to get me some new rubber ASAP, i said id never go back to RFR but gahdamn thats cheap!

Not "cheap" just great value for money:thumbup

[scotinexcile]

Damn, Damn, Damn if I didn't have to work the night before I would be all over this!

Have a great time guys! :ride

What time do you get of work? Cant you get a buddy/SO to drive when you get of work you could be there in time for at least mid morning?:thumbup

If not we have 2 other track days to come. As soon as I can confirm the dates we will post them up:teeth

We would like to see as many people out there as we can ESPECIALLY people new to the track. we have a LOT of SSA members who have track experience at RFR and want to pass it on to new rider.

It is shaping up to be a great day. Hopefully I can ride by then but no guarantee that this collarbone will heal by that time.:ride

[kyles here]

Not "cheap" just great value for money:thumbup

well i pay like 180-220 for thill so for me 110 is cheap, shit i got more than that in my wallet:laughing

[Evol-E]

RFR was my first track experience.........might have to go back and show it what I have learned since.

[scotinexcile]

well i pay like 180-220 for thill so for me 110 is cheap, shit i got more than that in my wallet:laughing

Now you are TOTALLY out of excuses!!!!! Get up here and have a fun day:thumbup

[scotinexcile]

RFR was my first track experience.........might have to go back and show it what I have learned since.

Come on up and show us what you got:rofl

[scotinexcile]

Remember after April 13th the price go's up to $150 then it is $160 to pay at the gate.

In all honesty the way people are signing up we will be full by the end of the week so get in early if you plan to come up

[Bellr6]

What time do you get of work? Cant you get a buddy/SO to drive when you get of work you could be there in time for at least mid morning?:thumbup

If not we have 2 other track days to come. As soon as I can confirm the dates we will post them up:teeth

We would like to see as many people out there as we can ESPECIALLY people new to the track. we have a LOT of SSA members who have track experience at RFR and want to pass it on to new rider.

It is shaping up to be a great day. Hopefully I can ride by then but no guarantee that this collarbone will heal by that time.:ride

I get off work at 3:30 in the morning in SF. Don't have an S/O to drive me to Reno.

Like you I am still recoving from a broken collar bone. Which is a result of the incident I had at Sears Point.

[scotinexcile]

I get off work at 3:30 in the morning in SF. Don't have an S/O to drive me to Reno.

Like you I am still recoving from a broken collar bone. Which is a result of the incident I had at Sears Point.

Well 3:30am would put you at RFR by 7.30am Tech your bike, Riders meeting sleep for about 15 minutes, Ride for 20 sleep for 40 minutes and so on throughout the day :rofl

I can totally understand the colar bone thing mines is driving me crazy right now, or crazier i should say!!!!!!:ride

We can offer you a place to sleep Sunday before you drive back if you needed one?

[Bellr6]

Well 3:30am would put you at RFR by 7.30am Tech your bike, Riders meeting sleep for about 15 minutes, Ride for 20 sleep for 40 minutes and so on throughout the day :rofl

I can totally understand the colar bone thing mines is driving me crazy right now, or crazier i should say!!!!!!:ride

We can offer you a place to sleep Sunday before you drive back if you needed one?

Very sweet of you to offer me a place to sleep afterward but you and I both know how dangerous it can be to ride (on and off the track) with very little sleep. It's like putting a drunkard behine the wheel. You're asking for an accident.

Maybe I can make it out next time you are offering a track day. I'm sure there will be plent more...

[scotinexcile]

Very sweet of you to offer me a place to sleep afterward but you and I both know how dangerous it can be to ride (on and off the track) with very little sleep. It's like putting a drunkard behine the wheel. You're asking for an accident.

Maybe I can make it out next time you are offering a track day. I'm sure there will be plent more...

:teeth Sorry it's the salesman in me comming out *LOL*

When we post the other dates let me know if you can make it and the same offer still stands. Even if you want to come up the night befoer the track day so you can rest fully before hand:thumbup

[Resistor]

Can i call and pay by credit card? i don't want to use paypal...

No need to call to pay by credit card, the paypal account accepts credit card information. Unless ofcource you want to avoid paypal all together, then I'd call.

The bottom of this link has Jerome's info:
http://www.sierrasportbike.com/trackday.html

[Bellr6]

When we post the other dates let me know if you can make it and the same offer still stands. Even if you want to come up the night befoer the track day so you can rest fully before hand:thumbup


Great! :thumbup I'll definitely keep that in mind :ride

[com3]

I get off work at 3:30 in the morning in SF. Don't have an S/O to drive me to Reno.

Like you I am still recoving from a broken collar bone. Which is a result of the incident I had at Sears Point.



are you the one that fell off in t7? this one?

http://4theriders.com/pics/trackdays/2008/02.25.08-infineon/R6_BLUE_CRASH/IMG_3114.JPG

[scotinexcile]

75 with sunshine all day Sunday, bring your sun screen. Remember 1/2 hr at 4000+ feet elevation = more than 1 hour at the beach.:thumbup

Everythign is looking godd for a great days riding come on up and join us:ride

[2strokeYardSale]

No shit, I sunburned my knees this weekend sitting on a milk crate sanding bodywork.

[scotinexcile]

You live here you should know better *LOL*

[scotinexcile]

There are not that many hotels in Fernley it's self so I would recommend looking in Reno
The Sands always has cheap rooms available
Circus Circus is right of the freeway
The Fairfield Inn in Sparks is right on the freeway closest to Fernley.
There are a few hotels/motels in Fernley but I dont know their names.
If you have questions as to a particular Hotel let me know and I will try and answer them for you:thumbup

Count on about a 40 minute drive from Reno to the Track.

DO NOT SPEED through Fernley High street. The posted limit is 25 if you are over that YOU WILL GET A TICKET!!!!!!

[Adiggity]

Fernley has a Best Western and a Super 8
http://www.metrotravelguide.com/hotels/fernley/nv/usa/#trafficLogID=509809001&visited=true&ServerID=1055&cityID=3605

[com3]

DO NOT SPEED through Fernley High street. The posted limit is 25 if you are over that YOU WILL GET A TICKET!!!!!!


OMFG! NV drivers are HOOOORIBLE! in CA, if the sign says 25, you do 35 unless there's kids running around. if it say 45, you do 57, et cetera...

every time i go to NV, i wanna ram people offa the road... going through fernley, through the 25 zone, everyone drives at 23. AAARRGGGHH!!

[christofu]

Hey, I singlehandedly had the speed limit raised in parts of Fernley from 25 to 35. I was ticketed for 35 in a 25 zone and challenged the legality of the limit based on the lack of properly executed traffic survey. Lo and behold, a week later the limit was 35 in quite a few places.

[scotinexcile]

Hey, I singlehandedly had the speed limit raised in parts of Fernley from 25 to 35. I was ticketed for 35 in a 25 zone and challenged the legality of the limit based on the lack of properly executed traffic survey. Lo and behold, a week later the limit was 35 in quite a few places.

As of Sunday it was still 25 through town. The Sheriff just loves to give all those "fruit and Nut" CA people tickets. If we cant get you gambling we will get your money some other way:rofl

Ask the local guy who got a ticket for riding his bike to the track with no mirrors, less than 4 miles!!!!! No names no pack drill!!!!

[2strokeYardSale]

OMFG! NV drivers are HOOOORIBLE!

I often find myself the fastest vehicle on the freeway by 5 mph or so, check my speed, and find I'm doing 70 indicated, 67 on GPS, in a 65 zone. Things are different here.

[com3]

If we cant get you gambling we will get your money some other way:rofl


:( i got ticketed for 90 in a 65 just west of fernley. how gay is that? cops don't even look twice at 90 around here. :laughing

[com3]

I often find myself the fastest vehicle on the freeway by 5 mph or so, check my speed, and find I'm doing 70 indicated, 67 on GPS, in a 65 zone. Things are different here.

:rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl

[scotinexcile]

:( i got ticketed for 90 in a 65 just west of fernley. how gay is that? cops don't even look twice at 90 around here. :laughing

Thank you for your contribution that keeps us from having the same CA taxes that you have:thumbup

[Red]

Im in!.....party on!!!

[maver44]

I'm in, this will be my 2nd time at this track :thumbup

[Adiggity]

Alright boys and girls. This is the last day to get the SCWEEETT deal of $110. Tomorrow it goes up to $150. Best get on it.

Originally Posted by com3 View Post
OMFG! NV drivers are HOOOORIBLE!
It's because we're listening to country. We can't drive over the speed limit and cry about our problems at the same time, come on man! I really admire how you Californians can drive 80-90 while talking on the phone, putting on make up and eating your breakfast all at the same time. The Police there should give awards, not tickets!!:rofl

[n10sive]

OMFG! NV drivers are HOOOORIBLE!

That's because everyone over 65 from the Bay Area moved here :x

:twofinger
:laughing

[n10sive]

There are not that many hotels in Fernley it's self so I would recommend looking in Reno
The Sands always has cheap rooms available
Circus Circus is right of the freeway
The Fairfield Inn in Sparks is right on the freeway closest to Fernley.
There are a few hotels/motels in Fernley but I dont know their names.
If you have questions as to a particular Hotel let me know and I will try and answer them for you:thumbup

Count on about a 40 minute drive from Reno to the Track.

DO NOT SPEED through Fernley High street. The posted limit is 25 if you are over that YOU WILL GET A TICKET!!!!!!

Staying in Carson City is another alternative. LOT's of cheap hotels and the ride out to the track on Hwy 50 East isn't bad at all (and you get to avoid Ferntucky). Within the next year there will be lots of nice new hotels and casino's in Carson too. Casino Fandango is almost done with their Best Western and has a bunch of great restaurants and a movie theater.

[com3]

It's because we're listening to country. We can't drive over the speed limit and cry about our problems at the same time, come on man! I really admire how you Californians can drive 80-90 while talking on the phone, putting on make up and eating your breakfast all at the same time. The Police there should give awards, not tickets!!:rofl

:rofl "performance awards" is what i like to refer to em as. :thumbup

[2strokeYardSale]

I don't mean to alarm anybody but it's snowing in Reno-Sparks.

Slicks may not be the hot ticket.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2128/2204524331_4ac6763303.jpg

[n10sive]

sunny and cloudless down in Carson.

Gotta love the weather here :)

[scotinexcile]

As usuall the snow is gone, nothing left anywhere here in Reno. Sun is out and the skies are blue again.:thumbup

[afm223]

The weather channel is showing 30% chance for rain on Sun. Does anyone know what the rain policy is for SSA? Will they run rain or shine?

Thanks,
John

[com3]

The weather channel is showing 30% chance for rain on Sun. Does anyone know what the rain policy is for SSA? Will they run rain or shine?

Thanks,
John



i'll find out for ya...i can only assume rain or shine though...you know, SIERRA sportbikes and all... :p

[Adiggity]

The weather channel is showing 30% chance for rain on Sun. Does anyone know what the rain policy is for SSA? Will they run rain or shine?

Thanks,
John
Unless it is REALLY raining, we will ride. The forecast is changing daily. Gotta love NV in April. Yesterday it was windy and cold, today it's sunny and warm....

2strokeYardSale I don't mean to alarm anybody but it's snowing in Reno-Sparks.

Slicks may not be the hot ticket.

You should've said, don't mean to alarm anybody, but I will!!! :twofinger

FYI, it was not snowing in Fernley or Fallon yesterday.

[2strokeYardSale]

You should've said, don't mean to alarm anybody, but I will!!! :twofinger

FYI, it was not snowing in Fernley or Fallon yesterday.

I was just trying to freak out the flatlanders.

By the way guys, carry chains over the pass. :)

[spideRR]

If it snows...

when would you reschedule?

[Adiggity]

If it snows...

when would you reschedule?
That would depend on available dates. It will not snow..... if anything, it will rain.

[Adiggity]

I was just trying to freak out the flatlanders.

By the way guys, carry chains over the pass. :)

Freaking them out is one thing. Scaring them away is another. :nerd

[n10sive]

That would depend on available dates. It will not snow..... if anything, it will rain.

And when it 'rains' in Nevada on a '30% chance' day in April, in Fernley, it usually will do one of two things, 1) Give you a sunburn 2) Sprinkle long enough to make the bugs smear on your windshield :teeth

The biggest problem your going to have is doing 100mph in 50 degree weather (only about 40 in your first sessions) so dress warm cause the wind chill is gonna be a bitch! :laughing

[2strokeYardSale]

Everybody just calm down. Last night I changed main jets and nozzles two sizes richer for cooler weather. This practically assures sunshine and 80+ F temperatures.

[scotinexcile]

It is looking like a decent weekend, not super warm but looking dry and fun:thumbup

If anyone needs someplace to park/sleep on Saturday night please let me know

[com3]

If anyone needs someplace to park/sleep on Saturday night please let me know

great gesture of ya, dude! :thumbup

[scotinexcile]

Somethign is WRONG with the weather forcast!!:rofl

Right now for Reno the forcast says high 63 partly Sumnny and Windy

just stood outside for a few minutes

Not a cloud in the sky temp around 65 already at 9am and not much wind at all.

Tomorrow should be a GREAT day

looking forward to meeting all the BARF folks who are comming up to have some fun.:thumbup

C Group is full at 45 riders B and A group have about 16 riders each right now

THANKS to everyone for signing up for the SSA day we are all commited to making it a great day for all the riders who attend.:ride

[machete]

If I'd brought my carbs and tank, I could have run tomorrow. bummed about that. (rebuilding bike after some engine issues) slight oversight. :( Anyone coming up from SF? maybe I could buy beer, if you brought my carbs and tank for my SV. :teeth

Picking up my bike in a few, and enjoying the sunny weather here in Reno at the moment.

[2strokeYardSale]

C Group is full at 45 riders B and A group have about 16 riders each right now
I was told they put me in C group. I'll be fixing that so there will be another C spot available.

Fernley is predicted at 29 F at 8 AM tomorrow. I'm going to have to start up my bikes immediately after unloading them so the water doesn't freeze.

[scotinexcile]

If the weather is close to todays then I cant see it getting that low!!!

Now where did I put the long johns!!!!:rofl

We wont have any coffee ect at the track so stop on your way or bring a thermos:thumbup

[Quinton]

If anyone from BARF is at RFR tomorrow and wants to meet for dinner, I just got into Fernely - PM me.

[scotinexcile]

Thanks to everyone who made todays track day a succcess

It started of cold and stayed cool all day, the sun shone all day but the wind blew making things a little cool for comfort.

A big thanks to all the SSA folks who hleped organise and execute a pretty smooth day, not perfect but we know what to look for the next time.

If you enjoyed the day let us know:thumbup

[Red]

This trackday sucked as far as the weather, it was 25 degrees at 7am then it jumped up a hole two degrees by 9am, the RR froze and could not get the bikes running thats how cold it was, then tires and oils never came up to temp therefore the handleling on the bikes was shit! I seen alot of riders trying to adjust suspensions. maybe when the weather is better we'll enjoy ourselves.

[planegray]

This trackday sucked as far as the weather, it was 25 degrees at 7am then it jumped up a hole two degrees by 9am, the RR froze and could not get the bikes running thats how cold it was, then tires and oils never came up to temp therefore the handleling on the bikes was shit! I seen alot of riders trying to adjust suspensions. maybe when the weather is better we'll enjoy ourselves.

If I'd brought my carbs and tank, I could have run tomorrow. bummed about that. (rebuilding bike after some engine issues) slight oversight. :( Anyone coming up from SF? maybe I could buy beer, if you brought my carbs and tank for my SV. :teeth

Picking up my bike in a few, and enjoying the sunny weather here in Reno at the moment.


CrapDoodle !

I wish I had checked back in on this thread before the weekend !! sorry machete !

My bmw ran GREAT :twofinger

(sorry about the RR having problems, DAMN it was cold this am ! I think the bmw thought it was in the Bavarian Alps )

Big thanks to Jerome and the SSA folks !!

[scotinexcile]

This trackday sucked as far as the weather, it was 25 degrees at 7am then it jumped up a hole two degrees by 9am, the RR froze and could not get the bikes running thats how cold it was, then tires and oils never came up to temp therefore the handleling on the bikes was shit! I seen alot of riders trying to adjust suspensions. maybe when the weather is better we'll enjoy ourselves.

Sorry, weather was one of the things we could not control.:rolleyes

[machete]

CrapDoodle !

I wish I had checked back in on this thread before the weekend !! sorry machete !

My bmw ran GREAT :twofinger

(sorry about the RR having problems, DAMN it was cold this am ! I think the bmw thought it was in the Bavarian Alps )

Big thanks to Jerome and the SSA folks !!

:) no worries man, thanks for thinking about it though.

I love that track. And will definitely be out there this year a bunch.

[n10sive]

Hey...got to give props, or a psycho commitment, to the guy who rode his r6 from San Jose that morning!!1

He got stuck in snow and ice on the way. He arrived about 10am finally...bike all full of salt and road grime.

Anyone who wants to complain of weather should sit down and have a drink with that guy! :laughing

[scotinexcile]

This trackday sucked as far as the weather, it was 25 degrees at 7am then it jumped up a hole two degrees by 9am, the RR froze and could not get the bikes running thats how cold it was, then tires and oils never came up to temp therefore the handleling on the bikes was shit! I seen alot of riders trying to adjust suspensions. maybe when the weather is better we'll enjoy ourselves.

Any comments positive or negative on the organisation and running of the track day? We want to make the next one even better:thumbup

Thanks for being there:ride

[afm223]

Any comments positive or negative on the organisation and running of the track day? We want to make the next one even better:thumbup

Thanks for being there:ride

Considering how small the A and B groups were I would have likeed to have had the format changed from 3 groups to 2. Otherwise I had lots of fun and would definately come back on a warmer day.

[scotinexcile]

Considering how small the A and B groups were I would have likeed to have had the format changed from 3 groups to 2. Otherwise I had lots of fun and would definately come back on a warmer day.

Thank you for the suggestion

We did think about that but the speed differential between the slowest B Group Rider and Fastest A group rider was Way to much to be safe. therefore we went with the safest option.

B group also got larger during the day as riders were bumped up from C group. Having those riders be passed by A group riders would not have been a comfortable, safe situation for the riders or for us as a club. We wanted the day to be as safe and fun for all the riders who signed up.

We look forward to having you come to the next day we host in June or July hoepfully that wont be to hot!!!:thumbup

[2strokeYardSale]

Best tech stickers ever! Great organization on signup, tech, etc. Fast, too.

Session lengths were too short. I was only getting 4 laps per session. Tiptoeing around on cold tires/cold track for the first lap, then three laps, then in.

That's the second trackday I've done where RFR had the wrong configuration set up in the morning. Maybe better communication and somebody taking a confirmation lap before taking everybody out for a sighting lap.

[scotinexcile]

Best tech stickers ever! Great organization on signup, tech, etc. Fast, too.

Session lengths were too short. I was only getting 4 laps per session. Tiptoeing around on cold tires/cold track for the first lap, then three laps, then in.

That's the second trackday I've done where RFR had the wrong configuration set up in the morning. Maybe better communication and somebody taking a confirmation lap before taking everybody out for a sighting lap.

Erik,

I think 2 of the A group sessions ran a bit short 1st of all due to the track config issue, 2nd with the crash in turn 2(B group crash that put back the A group start time). All of the other sessions were ran at a full 17 - 20 minutes.
I found that a few riders were not seeing/ignoring the checkered flag so we started flaging the final lap 1 or 2 minutes early on each session to keep the groups on the right time schedule. We routinly saw riders go past both the start/finish and the Turn 12 flag then continue on another full lap!!

Good idea on the confirmation lap, we will implement that the next time out. I heard the track controller say it was their first track day of the year so we cut them some slack as well.

[n10sive]

We look forward to having you come to the next day we host in June or July hoepfully that wont be to hot!!!:thumbup

Thanks Alan...now it will be snowing! :laughing

[scotinexcile]

Thanks Alan...now it will be snowing! :laughing

Just like Saturday night!!!:thumbup

[com3]

...bike all full of salt and road grime.



CA doesn't use salt. :twofinger

and WHO DA HELL WAS THAT?! *bow-grovel-bow*

[com3]

one suggestion i have is to not put stamps on peoples necks. :laughing :laughing :laughing

at first, i thought all you crazy nevadavillians had a giant orgy the night before or something, and everyone had hickey's on their necks. :rofl

[n10sive]

CA doesn't use salt. :twofinger

and WHO DA HELL WAS THAT?! *bow-grovel-bow*

Then what's all that white shit stuck to our cars (not the snow)? Here in Nevada and the Sierra's, and as far as I know, they 'brine' the roads. :confused

If you are on SBR forum ask there about who the guy was. Rather large azn on a dark green (best as I can tell with all the road grime on the bike.) Yamaha. Was wearing a textile jump suit. I didn't tech his bike since he got there late so didn't get a name.

[n10sive]

at first, i thought all you crazy nevadavillians had a giant orgy the night before or something, and everyone had hickey's on their necks. :rofl

:shhh you weren't suppose to tell! :laughing

[scotinexcile]

Then what's all that white shit stuck to our cars (not the snow)? Here in Nevada and the Sierra's, and as far as I know, they 'brine' the roads. :confused

If you are on SBR forum ask there about who the guy was. Rather large azn on a dark green (best as I can tell with all the road grime on the bike.) Yamaha. Was wearing a textile jump suit. I didn't tech his bike since he got there late so didn't get a name.

He was not riding the track. he just came up to meet some friends of his who were riding. i think he said he was gettign practice in for a long cross country ride he was planning.
The full leathers under the textile suit was probably not to comfy!!!!:wow

Got to admire him for riding all that way and BACK in the same day:ride

[com3]

Then what's all that white shit stuck to our cars (not the snow)? Here in Nevada and the Sierra's, and as far as I know, they 'brine' the roads. :confused

If you are on SBR forum ask there about who the guy was. Rather large azn on a dark green (best as I can tell with all the road grime on the bike.) Yamaha. Was wearing a textile jump suit. I didn't tech his bike since he got there late so didn't get a name.

all the white shit = concrete dust from the construction they're doing up top. i got it all over mine too.

[heerball1]

actually on the us 50,there 2 spots that they pick up salt ,pollock pines and the top of echo.you can see the big piles

[Adiggity]

one suggestion i have is to not put stamps on peoples necks. :laughing :laughing :laughing

at first, i thought all you crazy nevadavillians had a giant orgy the night before or something, and everyone had hickey's on their necks. :rofl

Admit it Joe. You felt left out and jealous that you weren't invited. It's ok man, I think next time you may be asked to join in. Jerome thought you were cute! :laughing

[scotinexcile]

mmmm lack of replies with suggestions for improvements has me a little worried.:teeth

Either folks thought it was not worth commenting on

OR

We got it pretty much done:rofl

Thanks again to all who attended, the next one is June 8th I belive and you can bet it will be warm enough then for tyres and oil ect:ride

[afm223]

I think you guys did a good job. Registration was quick and painless, tech went smoothly, sessions ran nicely, and everyone that I met that was associated with SSA was very friendly and helpful. I do think that the stamps on the neck was a bit of a bad idea, but I do realize that everone was pretty well bundled up due to the COLD. For $110.00 I wouldn't pass on the oportunity to join you group for the day in June (even though I'l be driving my car on Thunderhill on Jun 6th). Thanks to all of the SSA who put on this day, I had way more fun than I ever thought I would riding a new (to me) track in sub-freezing temperatures.

[Adiggity]

I do think that the stamps on the neck was a bit of a bad idea
Just for the record, I was against that as well....but I will pass it on to the guy who though of it and make sure he is aware that at least ONE other person thought it was a little wierd...:laughing:laughing

[scotinexcile]

I think you guys did a good job. Registration was quick and painless, tech went smoothly, sessions ran nicely, and everyone that I met that was associated with SSA was very friendly and helpful. I do think that the stamps on the neck was a bit of a bad idea, but I do realize that everone was pretty well bundled up due to the COLD. For $110.00 I wouldn't pass on the oportunity to join you group for the day in June (even though I'l be driving my car on Thunderhill on Jun 6th). Thanks to all of the SSA who put on this day, I had way more fun than I ever thought I would riding a new (to me) track in sub-freezing temperatures.

Thank you for taking the time to reply:thumbup

We will be posting more details of the June track day soon