Thunderhill (East 3 mile) track day Nov 30 Dec 1.

[maui]

Next one is Nov 30 Dec 1. Carters@theTrack - Event Roster . Riding the East track (3 mile). Its the weekend after Thanks giving. I think Shaivo is already making plans to come. Dino is leaning that way, Stites is working on it. Not sure who else. Its the end of the season at TH with Carters. I'll be there.


Thunderhill (East 3 mile) track day August 31, Sept 1&2 provider is Carters, Saturday and Sunday 200 each, Monday 180. I'm looking at all three. I booked with Carters and I'm shopping flights and hotels now.

I told Stites I was gonna stop posting these but he said that I should keep on doing it. We'll see. I post these cause it's way more fun for me when you fuckers show up.

Carters@theTrack



New date August 17-18 east track

I'm booking right now. Carters will run the west track, (2 mile) CCW. Saturday and Sunday. Hotels are scarce in Willows right now. I am staying at Best Western. Think theres a couple rooms left, theres another place down the street if need be.

 

[maui]

Carters@TheTrack - Sign-Up

just got off the phone with Dino, pretty sure he's going

 

[maui]

Hotel, flights, trackway all booked. I can pick up at SAC on Friday probably if anyone flys in. I get in Thursday 9:42 AM and will spend part of that day and Friday working in the shop. Anyone coming early help would be appreciated.

 

[Rhino]

If I wasn't going for carpal tunnel surgery on the 27 of this month I would fly out and help out a bit. I got to get both these hands done, the constant numbness is driving my bananas

 

[maui]

really sorry we'll miss you, you'd have a bike to ride if you ever wanted. The 2 mile track is super easy to learn, lots of elevation changes, only 7 turns I think. Really fun. There will be another day

 

[Rhino]

And I will be there. Been looking for a track only bike. Maybe by next one I'll have one.

 

[maui]

no worries we have a pretty good stash of bikes right now. You've got a standing invite.

 

[Rhino]

Thank you my friend

 

[rumble phish]

Faaaack! I LOVE THUNDERHILL!!

This is one of the few times I wish I still had my track Busa, a set of proper leathers and I was single

 

[Terry_Schiavo]

Faaaack! I LOVE THUNDERHILL!!

This is one of the few times I wish I still had my track Busa, a set of proper leathers and I was single

pretty sure theres some size 60 leathers and an R1... do eeet!

 

[rumble phish]

pretty sure theres some size 60 leathers and an R1... do eeet!

HEY mother fucker!


Size 46-48 now But your close to what I was wearing. My suit was 61" chest and 56" waist.

And even if someone had a bike I could use, I guarantee it wouldn't be sprung properly for my size and would be too dangerous for me to ride. My Busa had a 900 lb Eibach rear spring w/custom valves and my forks had custom springs from Racetech (equivalent to 1.5's!!!) along with custom valves as well. I had almost as much in my suspension and brakes as most guys had in their entire track bike! A 200 lb rider could hop on my Busa and it wouldn't sag more than an inch. It was one stiffly sprung ride (and it had to be!).

 

[Terry_Schiavo]

I dont know about that... the R1 isnt sprung soft. Still has stock suspension...
though I do have some components in my garage for it...lol
wish I could make it just to help out...

 

[maui]

HEY mother fucker!


Size 46-48 now But your close to what I was wearing. My suit was 61" chest and 56" waist.

And even if someone had a bike I could use, I guarantee it wouldn't be sprung properly for my size and would be too dangerous for me to ride. My Busa had a 900 lb Eibach rear spring w/custom valves and my forks had custom springs from Racetech (equivalent to 1.5's!!!) along with custom valves as well. I had almost as much in my suspension and brakes as most guys had in their entire track bike! A 200 lb rider could hop on my Busa and it wouldn't sag more than an inch. It was one stiffly sprung ride (and it had to be!).

I understand your reservations but it's just a track day. Not trying to win anything here. The 3 mile track which is what you probably ran, yes, you could probably compress the suspension a lot. The 2 mile track while having lots of good elevation change is a tighter track and doesn't have the big whoop like you get between 9&10 on Thill east or even 5. There is a little bump on the front straight that if you shift to second on you could loop it but other then that it's pretty easy.

Theres no entry fee so if you wanna stop by let me know. We should be pretty easy to find.

 

[Terry_Schiavo]

B+ looks to be sold out. B- right behind.

 

[maui]

you looking at the right day grasshopper?

 

[scottcolbath]

Fuck. Maybe I should blow off SBK in Monterey and run up to see you guys. I don't have to be in Napa until Monday.

S.C.

 

[scottcolbath]

Oh shit. I just noticed the THill day is the week after. I have to be back at work on Monday the 22nd.

 

[luckystrike]

HEY mother fucker!


Size 46-48 now But your close to what I was wearing. My suit was 61" chest and 56" waist.

And even if someone had a bike I could use, I guarantee it wouldn't be sprung properly for my size and would be too dangerous for me to ride. My Busa had a 900 lb Eibach rear spring w/custom valves and my forks had custom springs from Racetech (equivalent to 1.5's!!!) along with custom valves as well. I had almost as much in my suspension and brakes as most guys had in their entire track bike! A 200 lb rider could hop on my Busa and it wouldn't sag more than an inch. It was one stiffly sprung ride (and it had to be!).

Hey, hey, hey now, don't be posting about fucking our beloved moms

You be assaulting our safe spaces without the requisite trigger warning!!!

 

[maui]

Oh shit. I just noticed the THill day is the week after. I have to be back at work on Monday the 22nd.

does that mean you'll be back in Az by then? Where in Napa are you gonna be? It's like 2 hours tops from Thill.

 

[maui]

ok, saw your reply on the mojo thread, if you're riding then yes it's gonna be a pull to hit Az by monday morning. Door's always open though.

 

[fish_antlers]

Back at work. Sad. Cant make it.

 

[maui]

Back at work. Sad. Cant make it.

fly in for Saturday?

 

[scottcolbath]

ok, saw your reply on the mojo thread, if you're riding then yes it's gonna be a pull to hit Az by monday morning. Door's always open though.

Yeah, I leave Napa the Thursday before the TH weekend.

Depending on who arrives when, maybe I will swing up there Thursday evening.

S.C.

 

[Master-Cylinder]

HEY mother fucker!


Size 46-48 now But your close to what I was wearing. My suit was 61" chest and 56" waist.

And even if someone had a bike I could use, I guarantee it wouldn't be sprung properly for my size and would be too dangerous for me to ride. My Busa had a 900 lb Eibach rear spring w/custom valves and my forks had custom springs from Racetech (equivalent to 1.5's!!!) along with custom valves as well. I had almost as much in my suspension and brakes as most guys had in their entire track bike! A 200 lb rider could hop on my Busa and it wouldn't sag more than an inch. It was one stiffly sprung ride (and it had to be!).

Shit, my FUSO isn't sprung for your weight!

 

[scottcolbath]

Shit, my FUSO isn't sprung for your weight!

FUSO? FUton SOfa?

S.C.

 

[rumble phish]

Shit, my FUSO isn't sprung for your weight!

FUSO? FUton SOfa?

S.C.

WTF is a FUSO?

 

[fish_antlers]

fly in for Saturday?

7 days a week workee

 

[Terry_Schiavo]

you looking at the right day grasshopper?

damb of course not but that weekend is ladies day...now luckystrike has no excuse now

 

[Bandit Man]

WTF is a FUSO?

 

[rumble phish]

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AH! Hahahahahahahahahaha.....

Very funny mother fucker!

(but probably closer to being sprung like a small sports car!)

 

[maui]

so far looks like a couple of maybes and lots of no's

 

[Dino]

Looks loike I'm in A on Sat. And B- on Sunday. Talked to some woman about getting on the waiting list for B+ on Sunday. Need tarz Mr. Mulani!

 

[Rhino]

I'm still looking for a proper track bike.

I have something by next spring

 

[maui]

holy fucking expedia fuck ups. somehow I got double booked at the best western. Was gonna cancel one when I realized that the holiday inn was the better place. anyway. Looks like Dino is the only one thats gonna ride this weekend at Thill.

 

[BigGar]

I'm really sorry brother. Too much chaos in my life and too much happening in the next month or so to break away. Hope to see you lads soon and thanks for not giving up on me.
Ride safe and have a great time.

 

[Qwik]

My TLR is for sale

 

[maui]

Gar, no worries brother, I'll keep harassing you until you come. I promise not to mention or show pictures of you in your rainbow unicorn pajamas or your deep love of spandex unitard riding outfits.

Qwik, sorry to see you selling your TL. I think you need to come out and give it one more thrashing to fully determine its value....(and then leave it in the shop at Thill)

 

[Qwik]

Unfortunately I need the money. Taking care of all my credit debt. Toys are replaceable.

 

[maui]

Took the red eye to SFO, more man buns here then I care to ever see again. Boarding soon to SMF, then to Thill to work on bikes, DIno will show up this. Afternoon.

 

[tinhead]

I'm finding it difficult to see this happening here.
Even harder knowing I was stupid enough to pass this up.

 

[maui]

Sitting on the ramp in a puddle jumper for a 15 minute leap across the valley. Been on the plane waiting now for longer then the flight will take.

Btw I’m expanding “man bun” to anyone here that’s trendy

Fucking wow, how did this happen

 

[maui]

I'm finding it difficult to see this happening here.
Even harder knowing I was stupid enough to pass this up.

Difficult to see what happening?

 

[tinhead]

Lack of attendance.

 

[Terry_Schiavo]

Id grow & groom a man bun but dont have a suitable kimono to go with...hehe

 

[maui]

Lack of attendance.

I’m planning on being at Thill a few more times this year. There’s lots of ways here, lots of ways to cut costs. There are bike options. You can camp at the track etc....

 

[maui]

76 degrees in Sacramento right now. Way better then I thought it would be

 

[maui]

Tinhead, it’s pretty easy here to ride too. You could go in B- or B+ or if your’e really feeling it A. NExt time will probably be the 3 mile track. RV rentals look pretty good here too so you can stay at the track.

Paul, the 3 mile track has some decent speed, big sweepers, hills, etc. I think you’d have a good time.

I might try renting a RV next time and having them drop it off at the track so there’s a nice AC lounge. Maybe Terry Shaivo can get off his fucking ass and get his R1 in proper shape....just say’n

Gar, seriously, you live in this state. I fully expect you to show up in your rainbow unicorn onessy riding outfit.

 

[Terry_Schiavo]

In Gars defense... its quicker for me to fly and drive than for him to drive.
I wish I could be there...had a prior obligation .

 

[Qwik]

Hell I offered to do it for Schiavo multiple times and never got a response

 

[Rhino]

I'm a bit lost on how you got your bikes there. Is there a place to leave them.. fly in ride store them and fly out?