Post by Bob Fabel on Feb 15, 2011 7:46:50 GMT -8
Extra Options
Hey Jerry,
I will be attending your AZ race, along with a few other SoCal members. I like the idea of the extra options. I really do not need another T-Shirt, but the meal you provide is awesome. I like practice too.
This is a good way for those people who do not want those extra items to not have to pay for them and save $$$. Hopefully you get a good turn-out.
See you there!!
Jack Gilliam
Bobby;
Please point out that I was just trying to say, By The Rules, each CLASS is supposed to get 10 minutes of practice . Experts and Masters are supposed to get their OWN practice . They SHOULD NOT be combined . This would eliminate all the CRYING !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for your input Robert Ince ! The problem isn't a matter of riding time it's a matter of getting used to the track ! When we travel 500 miles plus it's hard to compete with someone at their home track if all we get is 2 or 3 laps of practice . We really do need time to get to know the track and make the jumps and feel safe . Thanks again Robert !
LeRoy Smith
Idaho
LeRoy;
You have been writing in to the "Forum" for a long time. I will never "point out " what you are "tryin to say".
Bobby
Therory Translates
I would agree with Mr. Wyant that everyone should be treated equally. The problem with a theory is what works on paper doesn’t always translate into real life. Case in point, I have found this to be true many times over in suspension testing.
But back to the theory of equal practice ride time for everyone no matter what. Since you ride in the 60+ class and consider it the ultimate riding experience, I recommend that you guys always go first as you requested and work the track up for the rest of us. I am not concerned with the line choices since they will change anyway. However what I have found by being the first practice more often than not is the track condition is rarely the perfect newly groomed track you describe.
What I have actually found is that 75% of the time the track is overly wet, downright muddy or tilled so deeply that we have to spend the first 5 to 10 minutes trying to pack it down enough to get up to speed. I get excited at “putting first tire mark on a new groomed race track” too, but not when it is groomed to the point of not being able to use the front brake for fear of being tossed over the bars.
So I appreciate the extra 5 or 10 minutes it takes a handful of riders to work in some of the muddy, slippery or deep sections. I am all for the first practice group whoever they are being allowed that little bit of time.
Better yet, I have seen the OTHG clubs do something that was very effective and was received well by almost everyone. Have a 10 or 15 minute open practice first that is available to anyone racing that day. If you choose to ride then know that it is an open practice to work up the track. We are old enough to be able to do something so simple and not have any issues. If it bothers anyone to ride with faster or slower riders then skip that practice. Riders would realize it is the first practice, they will get another chance in their own practice and not try to “win” practice.
Just food for thought.
Eric McKenna #33
Sierra
Gate And Camping Fees
Regarding Russ Greenfield's comments on Arizona's gate & camping fees.
When I was at their race, last year, I asked the gate person about the gate and camping fees and was told that those fees go to the track owner. Apparently that is all the track owner gets for the track.
The fees don't go to the club. There are at least a couple of other races that I have attended that this is the case too. There is also at least one race that I go to, that the gate and camping fees go to the club/promoter.
I guess it all falls under the heading 'survival'.
Cheers,
Don Tocher
BCOT