2013: Who's tracking?

[Hotbrakes]

With STT or a local shop that runs track days, I'm a mid-pack Intermediate (on a good day). With someone like NESBA, faster half of Novice probably. Didn't do any track days last year, so I'm probably rusty/slow/cautious. Never was one for putting the hammer down on straights (plus I'm on a slow naked bike), but do OK in the corners. I'm mostly looking for personal feedback on what I'm doing right, and what I need to work on. Not worried about lap times per se, just riding smoother/better.

I suppose you enjoy PIRC then with its relatively short straights and hilly turns.  You should be good for Level 2 then.

One of the best ways I've found to improve skills and keep them fresh is to hit a nice clean parking lot from time to time.  Find one with little islands in it and make up a little slalom course.  Do circles, figure eights, braking drills, etc.  Really helps get a feel for the bike and prevents rust from building.

[phoenix]

I hope to get out to Mid American Motorplex, Motorsports Park Hastings, and Heartland Park Topeka in 2013. MAM and MPH with Track Addix. HPT with an independent organization. Not much else to choose from and I don't want to drive 6 hours to get to any other track.

[nantahala]

I'm in for WERA southeast region again this year, along with maybe a couple of USGPRU rounds and a few track days on the little RS125. Just had a new crank (and clutch and piston) put in and a couple new sets of bodywork are on the way. Trying to get stuff together for Tally at the end of February.

Over the winter I stocked up on some $pares as the supply is drying up...

Matt

[Mastros2]

Looking to get to NJMP for a few days this year with Team Promotion.  Last year was too busy for me to get to the track. This year should be a tad better. I always plan for 4 days. We'll see!

[Hotbrakes]

I'm in for WERA southeast region again this year, along with maybe a couple of USGPRU rounds and a few track days on the little RS125. Just had a new crank (and clutch and piston) put in and a couple new sets of bodywork are on the way. Trying to get stuff together for Tally at the end of February.

Over the winter I stocked up on some $pares as the supply is drying up...

Matt

Isn't Jaime James out near you?  He fields a USGPRU team amongst others.

[nantahala]

Yeah, JJ is just up the road and I see them every month or so. He and Doug Crawford (JJ's mechanic through the years) have Jamie James Productions. I bought the RS through them and they've done all the work to it. They're both super great guys. Unfortunately, they are likely moving back to LA within the next few months. They will be sorely missed.

The USGPRU bikes are Adrian Jasso's, and they are some fine machines... Doug takes top-notch care of them and takes them around in the semi-hauler to all the USGPRU races (and elsewhere) for Adrian to race. Anything that goes through the JJP doors is done right.

Matt

[Bowtie76]

I'll probably get out for 2-3 days this year.  Ran VIR and Summit with NESBA last year.  Not sure if I'll ride with them again this year or check out another group.  I enjoyed NESBA but still curious about what else is out there.

[Hotbrakes]

I'll probably get out for 2-3 days this year.  Ran VIR and Summit with NESBA last year.  Not sure if I'll ride with them again this year or check out another group.  I enjoyed NESBA but still curious about what else is out there.

Last year I began coaching with Track Tactics, they do they things a bit different that seem to make lots of people very happy at the end of the day.  Lots of learning and structured coaching, friendly atmosphere etc.  We're working on VIR dates right now and trying to get North and South courses in the lineup.  

[expatbrit]

I wish we had more coaching here. I'm lucky, inasmuch as by mate is racing, and helps out a lot. Just want more!

Especially on the superbike.