The CEO Rookie Weekend Report

Dnyce · 05-05-2009, 03:59 AM

take that shit to the track and learn somethin homie

a parking lot will only get u so far. strip is prepped - parking lot is dusty, lacking traction, and lacking space.

was92v · 05-05-2009, 07:40 AM

Breathe slower, don't blink for the last 5 seconds and tell yourself to ease it out and be smooth. The frogs around you will jump and look like they are leaving you, but that only lasts for a second, then you will see them go back the other direction. When it seems slower, you will be faster and the lines between them become clearer.

marko138 · 05-05-2009, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Dnyce

take that shit to the track and learn somethin homie

a parking lot will only get u so far. strip is prepped - parking lot is dusty, lacking traction, and lacking space.

I'm with Dnyce on this one. Parking lot hardly seems safe...and you're going to draw attention to yourself. If the strip was good enough for Reg Pridmore, it's good enough for you.

was92v · 05-05-2009, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by marko138

I'm with Dnyce on this one. Parking lot hardly seems safe...and you're going to draw attention to yourself. If the strip was good enough for Reg Pridmore, it's good enough for you.

A drag strip is an excellent place to practice starts. It they have a Test & Tune night you can usually get a lot of runs for not much money, no cops, no worries and concentrate on what you are doing.

Amber Lamps · 05-05-2009, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by was92v

A drag strip is an excellent place to practice starts. It they have a Test & Tune night you can usually get a lot of runs for not much money, no cops, no worries and concentrate on what you are doing.

Plus the lights will simulate actual race conditions.

ceo012384 · 05-06-2009, 04:28 PM

On monday went with my buddy to the lot near his house. It was deserted and not dangerous, and we checked with a nearby baseball game that they wouldn't mind.

I would go from the back of the lot towards the access road, which was used for runoff and slowing down. All I needed to do was get to the top of first gear.

My buddy used his phone as a timer and turned it like it was the 1 board, and swung a rag as the flag.

Worked great, and I got a lot better. My technique really just wasn't right at all, I needed to roll into the throttle more as I modulated the clutch, to prevent bogging.

As I got quicker it did get a little hairy with the tires being cold though

Hopefully I can do what I did towards the end of Monday's session this weekend and I will have a chance at some 1sts.

tached1000rr · 05-06-2009, 06:09 PM

practice makes near perfect, can't wait to hear the race results. Just remember on race day you will be pumped so don't let the adrenalin pulls an "Ebbs"

Mr Lefty · 05-06-2009, 06:30 PM

everyone try'n to be like me...

05-05-2009, 03:59 AM	#1
Dnyce flyin high Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: cali Moto: 10speed huffy w/cards in the spokes Posts: 2,318	take that shit to the track and learn somethin homie a parking lot will only get u so far. strip is prepped - parking lot is dusty, lacking traction, and lacking space. __________________ "Racing Is Life, Everything Before and After is Just Waiting" Steve McQueen

05-06-2009, 04:28 PM	#6
ceo012384 Pompous Prick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MA Moto: 06 R6 (race), 04 CRF Tard (race) Posts: 3,040	On monday went with my buddy to the lot near his house. It was deserted and not dangerous, and we checked with a nearby baseball game that they wouldn't mind. I would go from the back of the lot towards the access road, which was used for runoff and slowing down. All I needed to do was get to the top of first gear. My buddy used his phone as a timer and turned it like it was the 1 board, and swung a rag as the flag. Worked great, and I got a lot better. My technique really just wasn't right at all, I needed to roll into the throttle more as I modulated the clutch, to prevent bogging. As I got quicker it did get a little hairy with the tires being cold though Hopefully I can do what I did towards the end of Monday's session this weekend and I will have a chance at some 1sts. __________________ LRRS/CCS #123 Boston Moto Dunlop Woodcraft 35 Motorsports Sidi Pit Bull K&N Filters

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05-05-2009, 07:40 AM	#2
was92v Nowhere Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 558	Breathe slower, don't blink for the last 5 seconds and tell yourself to ease it out and be smooth. The frogs around you will jump and look like they are leaving you, but that only lasts for a second, then you will see them go back the other direction. When it seems slower, you will be faster and the lines between them become clearer.

05-06-2009, 06:09 PM	#7
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	practice makes near perfect, can't wait to hear the race results. Just remember on race day you will be pumped so don't let the adrenalin pulls an "Ebbs"

05-06-2009, 06:30 PM	#8
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	everyone try'n to be like me...