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Jel
06-07-2002, 12:19 AM
Hey guys,

I think its great that more and more people are getting exposed to riding the track.

We just hosted our June 4th trackday and everyone that showed up had a blast. We had 3 mishaps in the morning but the afternoon was black flag free with MAXIMUM track time!

The only BARF members I personally know who were there were myself and GixxerSinh. It was his first trackday and earned the nickname IronMan. The temperature hovered near 100 the whole day and GixxerSinh was out there doing more laps than anyone! I would do 3-5 and have to come in cause I was getting heat exhaustion. GixxerSinh would stay out for 10+ laps! Damn! I don't know how he did it! Mr. Endurance! I'm sure his wife likes that fact! ;)

Anyways, we are hosting another trackday 1 day before Speedyards, on July 9th. For those of you who may have the time and money, this would be a great time to do back to back trackdays! 2 trackdays in a row would be awesome!! We do not run sessions so I would advise that you have a few trackdays under your belt.

Here are the details.

What: OPEN Format Trackday (no sessions)
Where: Thunderhill
When: July 9, 2002
Who: Hosted by the CanyonStrafers
Cost: $185

Event Organizer: Steve Grajeda

Email: speedyg678@aol.com

I prefer using www.c2it.com to receive money, no fees for you or me send $185.00 to speedyg678@aol.com

PayPal = smgrajeda@yahoo.com ($190, $5 to cover Paypal Fees)

or send check payable to
Steven Grajeda
P.O. Box 591
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Check out our website and Trackday FAQ for more info.

http://www.canyonstrafers.com/trackdays/index.htm

If you have ANY questions please contact me and I'll try my best to answer them.

If you can't make July 9th, I hope you ALL have a safe and fun trackday on the 10th with Speedyard.

==Ed, I know what its like to org something like this, so good luck and I hope you have a safe one! I wanted to get in on your day but unfortunately the $$$ are not smiling on me. :(

Oh yeah, before I forget, we have some pics that a fellow CS member took. Check them out at gotbluemilk.com

Darron Spohn was also there and each of us are EAGERLY waiting for our CD's of pics.
SIN
06-07-2002, 02:07 AM
Damn Jel, Now everbodys gonna talk shit to me:twofinger
Mr Endurance huh? we'll see(they well bust out 20 laps to my 10):twofinger
I did have a awesome time:D you got me hooked
I have a June19 trackday, then I'll probably sign up for July9:D
waverave r6
06-07-2002, 08:27 AM
Welcome to the board Steve! Glad you finally made it over.
Well you already know I'm in...let's see if we can get some BARFers out to your track day :teeth
Jel
06-07-2002, 11:29 AM
Steve is collecting the funds only. Not sure if he is a member of Barf yet.
waverave r6
06-07-2002, 11:49 PM
Doh! Sorry about that I thought you were Steve.
Hi Jel, nice to meet you! :twofinger
Steve should get his butt on BARF and introduce himself :D
2SLOW
06-09-2002, 01:08 AM
Jel, I'd like to go, but I haven't been to that track yet. I've been to Laguna and Botton Willow and my skills I would rate my self a 6 from 1 to 10. I know I wont be very fast the first half but
I will pickup. The track days that I've been to had rules, like no passing on the inside. And I only rode in the B class. So base on what I said, do you think I'd be ok for this trackday?
Jel
06-09-2002, 12:52 PM
If you've been to BW and Laguna already then I think you'll be fine at TH.

Shoot me an email and I'll get you the details or just check out the website.

Hope to see you there!
Jel
06-09-2002, 12:55 PM
Originally posted by waverave r6
Doh! Sorry about that I thought you were Steve.
Hi Jel, nice to meet you! :twofinger
Steve should get his butt on BARF and introduce himself :D

Hey WaveRave! Good to meet you too! :twofinger
waverave r6
06-09-2002, 10:28 PM
When I first logged into this board everyone was flipping me off left and right I was thinking "WTF are these guys flipping me off for?"
Then I realized it was the traditional BARF greeting :D
Hope you didnt take that in the wrong context...
I dont want to get stuffed into turn 11 or something...:)
Mr RC51
06-09-2002, 11:04 PM
Originally posted by waverave r6
When I first logged into this board everyone was flipping me off left and right I was thinking "WTF are these guys flipping me off for?"
Then I realized it was the traditional BARF greeting :D
Hope you didnt take that in the wrong context...
I dont want to get stuffed into turn 11 or something...:)

Naw he'll do it to you in turn 5. haha Just Kidding Jel won't do such a thing.

I'll be seeing you guys on July 9th...Hopefully:confused
waverave r6
06-10-2002, 02:49 AM
Yeah getting stuffed into turn 5 (if you can call that a turn...more like a mountain with a cliff) would not be a good thing :) I still take it baby-speed through there...tough turn to conquer.
HyperGSXR750
06-12-2002, 05:13 PM
thunderhill is funnnn... :)

sorry...usless post here... :p
Jel
06-13-2002, 07:33 PM
Originally posted by HyperGSXR750
thunderhill is funnnn... :)

sorry...usless post here... :p

Have fun on Tuesday with Keigwin's, ya bastid!! :twofinger :)

Hope you can make the 9th!
HyperGSXR750
06-23-2002, 02:39 AM
Originally posted by Jel


Have fun on Tuesday with Keigwin's, ya bastid!! :twofinger :)

Hope you can make the 9th!

it was a blast!!! weather was perfect...

only thing that would make it better was if it was a CS day...not that i don't like keigwin's days...it's just that with all the CS guys...i feel more at home...like with all my friends... :)

would be awesome if you, joel, ricky, marv, and the rest of the guys were there along with ryan, dave, glen, arn, clayton, and i... :)
Robert R1
06-24-2002, 04:41 PM
I'm just going to vouch for Canyonstrafers. I did 2 (my only 2) trackdays at T-Hill with them last year and it was awesome. The Open Format rules!!! and you get plenty of Track Time. I look forward to doing more Canyonstrafer trackdays later this year.

BTW, for those who haven't been to Thunderhill, it's an awesome track. Easy to learn but very hard to go super fast on. Take a lot of commitment. The entry speeds on some of the corners are ridiculously high.
Mr RC51
06-24-2002, 05:14 PM
Originally posted by Robert R1
I'm just going to vouch for Canyonstrafers. I did 2 (my only 2) trackdays at T-Hill with them last year and it was awesome. The Open Format rules!!! and you get plenty of Track Time. I look forward to doing more Canyonstrafer trackdays later this year.

BTW, for those who haven't been to Thunderhill, it's an awesome track. Easy to learn but very hard to go super fast on. Take a lot of commitment. The entry speeds on some of the corners are ridiculously high.

Thanks Robert!!!

Hope to see you at one of our trackdays soon. We do still have openings on the July 9th trackday. Try to make it out... Thunderhill is a super fun track, I love it.
SIN
06-24-2002, 05:22 PM
I'm going the track whore that i am
wei7
06-24-2002, 05:51 PM
RC! I love roast duck! Hope to see you roast one on the 9th. Maybe I can get to the track before closing and do a little testing!
Mr RC51
06-24-2002, 05:58 PM
Originally posted by wei7
RC! I love roast duck! Hope to see you roast one on the 9th. Maybe I can get to the track before closing and do a little testing!

AHAH I leave the roasting to the restraunts. lol Pain in the ass to roast them, it takes skill. You going to stop by on the 9th? hmm good idea I think I will bring some duck and rice that day. Gross some people out and the track will be all mine. MUAHHAHA :laughing
SpeedyG
06-24-2002, 06:20 PM
I signed up a while ago, didnt post cuz Jimil posted for me. July 9th is going to be a little different. The main difference is track police (not actual cops!), guys in reflective vests, they will make sure everyone is safe. They will also be there to give tips on lines, technique...etc. It will be like the club desmo police guys. Its still open format. Riders limited to 35-45. Dont want it to crowded so hurry and sign up!! SPots filling up fast!

Steve

speedyg678@aol.com
Danny_Boy
06-25-2002, 02:31 AM
I'm thinking about signing up. I only have Ballistic type pants and a leather jacket which don't zip together. Is this allow on this trackday?

-Danny
waverave r6
06-25-2002, 02:53 AM
Well I cant speak for Speedy or Jel...but my guess would be no...and I surely wouldnt recommend it for your own safety's sake. Do you know anyone that has a suit you can borrow?
I think Kneedraggers has a suit rental service if Im not mistaken...that might be worth checking out.
SpeedyG
06-25-2002, 11:50 AM
You will need 1 or 2 piece leathers. If your leathers are 2 piece they must zip together. Ballistic nylon suits (like Aerostich) are allowed provided they follow the same requirements as the leathers. You will also need a DOT approved FULL FACE helmet, gloves, and over the ankle boots. A back protector is a BIG plus.