MotoTT Trackday, Friday 24th April

**Sidewinder** · 15th April 2009, 20:08

Originally Posted by Sue VFR

Breathalyzer Test is part of the Scrutineering process

its the real world im sure i can bribe someone

**discotex** · 15th April 2009, 20:09

Originally Posted by Luckylegs

I'll just check my ego at the door and start in this group again.

Brilliant idea. Hell it's fun being the top one or two in the group anyway. Then you know it's time to move up for sure.

Originally Posted by Luckylegs

I reckon you could easily go in either. Once the field spreads out a abit you find yourself riding in clear space anyway

Totally. There's plenty of room for a faster rider in group 4. If you're really that fast that it's a problem they'll ask you to move up a group. Chances are you'll just end up in clear air ahead of everyone

Originally Posted by Luckylegs

I think the real benefit to moving up is probably getting a chance to follow some faster guys and gals which is always the best way to learn.

Yep it's a great help. It's also a great way to crash or at least find the limits of your sphincter muscles

When following a faster rider you don't know what tyres that guy is on and you probably don't have the mid corner braking finesse. Your suspension probably won't be setup as well either. In other words the chances of you exceeding the limit before you realise you're at it are quite high.

April/May the track is going to be fairly cold so it's even worse as the total grip level is lower at least until after lunch.

For a second trackday I'd be focusing on sorting lines, finding brake/turn/apex/exit markers and being as smooth as possible (but still firm) on brakes and gas. There's more than enough there to keep you going if you focus on one of those per session and you'll come out WAY faster as a result.

EDIT: I'll probably come out for a session in group 4 to show a mate who's a trackday virgin some lines so feel free to tag along if you want. I'm the guy on the bike and leathers of my profile pic. Will be in garage 18.

**Cheshire Cat** · 16th April 2009, 16:03

Originally Posted by kiwifruit

This place has a jumping pillow: http://www.taupotop10.co.nz/

YAY!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OISQddybbE

**jamiey** · 17th April 2009, 18:28

Anyone know if its the full track ie full pelt around turn 9 or is that section slowed by the slightly different route??

**kiwifruit** · 17th April 2009, 18:42

Originally Posted by jamiey

Anyone know if its the full track ie full pelt around turn 9 or is that section slowed by the slightly different route??

Its on track 1, http://www.motott.co.nz/TRACK1.gif

**Matt Bleck** · 18th April 2009, 09:50

Originally Posted by kiwifruit

Its on track 1, http://www.motott.co.nz/TRACK1.gif

what about track 4?!!

**kiwifruit** · 18th April 2009, 09:52

Originally Posted by Matt Bleck

what about track 4?!!

if everyone was all about it i don't see why not

**Cr1MiNaL** · 18th April 2009, 16:14

Bring back the hybrid tracks I say...

**Luckylegs** · 19th April 2009, 00:17

Originally Posted by discotex

...I'm the guy on the bike and leathers of my profile pic. Will be in garage 18.

Thought Id replied to your post the other day but looking through this thread tonight realised I hadnt. Thanks for the reply. I'll definately wander on down and say hello. Cheers

**jrandom** · 19th April 2009, 08:16

Originally Posted by YamahaR64Life

Bring back the hybrid tracks I say...

Feel free to take the T5 - T8 shortcut.

**del-solider** · 19th April 2009, 15:04

Originally Posted by YamahaR64Life

Bring back the hybrid tracks I say...

Whats the Hybrid track??
Excuse my ignorance

**Chrislost** · 19th April 2009, 19:41

Originally Posted by del-solider

Whats the Hybrid track??
Excuse my ignorance

Just dont tip in for turn 5.
keep it pinned round 4 and go straight ahead, try to have more speed than the people who have taken turn 7, Be sure to dodge the wall!