anybody racing Fasttrax

RIZ · 02-19-2007, 07:42 AM

I think I am going to run the full fasttrax schedule this year. just curious if anybody does races with them and also what kind of a track nelson ledges is.

abtech · 02-19-2007, 07:45 AM

Heavy Dee is the resident Fasttrax/Nelson guru.

Heavy-Dee · 02-19-2007, 08:25 AM

Werd. What'cha need to know? Where are you from?

I've done two seasons. One of mini-enduance, and one of sprints. This year will be all sprints.

RIZ · 02-19-2007, 08:49 AM

anything you can tell me. me an a couple buddys want to do the team endurance thing and i wouldnt mind trying some sprints. never been to nelson and have never raced before. just wanting to get my feet wet

RIZ · 02-19-2007, 08:49 AM

ohh yeah from the Toledo area

Heavy-Dee · 02-19-2007, 09:08 AM

Excellent. I did my undergrad at BG.

First, surf around Fasttraxlive.com if you haven't already. Some good info there including the rulebook.

Second, I'm assuming that you don't have your race license yet so you need to do that. You have two options:

Take a race school from someone other than FT. Many of the were guys recomend Ed Bargy, but there are many others out there.
Take the Advanced Street School and then the New Racer School via FT. This is what I did. The Advanced Street was a great class and got me addicted to the track. It was my first track experience. The New Racer School was less than stellar, but I have a feeling that it'll be better this year. I'll get into details at another time.

You should probably track/race prep your bike before you take any schools, although it's not necessary to have everything wired for the advanced street.

Races are once a month and all are at Nelson w/ the exception of Putnam on March 31/April 1. Entry for sprints is $195 for 3 classes, IIRC.

Nelson is an old, "quaint", bumpy, fast race track w/ a bad reputation. The reputation is somewhat justified as there are definaely sections that are dangerous (walls too close, bumpy runoff), but the track is still a lot of fun, and if you are not in the top quartile of riders I think many of the risks are mitigated. But it's fast regardless.

RIZ · 02-19-2007, 09:43 AM

Cool I work at BG. As far as the track I am a grattan whore so i know all about bumpy lol. I have a provisional novice license right now from team chicago. My bike is already fully setup. I ride an 04 R1 but the bike we want to run endurance races on is a zx6rr. I am by no means a FAST guy but I do ok. I want to more or less just have fun with a little bit of compitetion. I will definately be picking your brain when it gets a little closer. I have done about 25 trackdays in the last couple years and just want to give racing a try.

thanks for the help. It is well appreciated

ND4SPD · 02-19-2007, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by RIZ

Cool I work at BG. As far as the track I am a grattan whore so i know all about bumpy lol. I have a provisional novice license right now from team chicago. My bike is already fully setup. I ride an 04 R1 but the bike we want to run endurance races on is a zx6rr. I am by no means a FAST guy but I do ok. I want to more or less just have fun with a little bit of compitetion. I will definately be picking your brain when it gets a little closer. I have done about 25 trackdays in the last couple years and just want to give racing a try.

thanks for the help. It is well appreciated

Grattan is nowhere near as bumpy as Nelson's.

Heavy-Dee · 02-19-2007, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ND4SPD

Grattan is nowhere near as bumpy as Nelson's.

If you are taking the correct line it's not that bad.

Heavy-Dee · 02-19-2007, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by RIZ

Cool I work at BG. As far as the track I am a grattan whore so i know all about bumpy lol. I have a provisional novice license right now from team chicago. My bike is already fully setup. I ride an 04 R1 but the bike we want to run endurance races on is a zx6rr. I am by no means a FAST guy but I do ok. I want to more or less just have fun with a little bit of compitetion. I will definately be picking your brain when it gets a little closer. I have done about 25 trackdays in the last couple years and just want to give racing a try.

thanks for the help. It is well appreciated

Sweet. Well you should apply for the Fasttrax license and come out to Putnam.

RIZ · 02-19-2007, 11:05 AM

i am 95 percent sure i will be at putnam for the first round. thanks again

Heavy-Dee · 02-19-2007, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by RIZ

i am 95 percent sure i will be at putnam for the first round. thanks again

Might see you there then. I'm only doing the sprints though, which are Sunday.

jfishgsxr · 02-19-2007, 01:19 PM

I am signed up to do a race school at blackhawk farms on may 12th. I would have liked to be able to make the race at putnam considering it is my home track, but its the first weekend of April and school isnt till may. I am going to start racing this year also. So Im new, lol. I plan on runnning fastraxx and a few wera races. Hope to meet everyone out there and good luck.

FrenchieR6 · 02-19-2007, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Heavy-Dee

Werd. What'cha need to know? Where are you from?

I've done two seasons. One of mini-enduance, and one of sprints. This year will be all sprints.

Oh no...... not you Riz... are you hooking up with Veryslow?

BTW.. talked to him last night... should get the plastic back on time...

FrenchieR6 · 02-19-2007, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RIZ

i am 95 percent sure i will be at putnam for the first round. thanks again

Riz... PM sent.

HD. Riz is a buddy of mine, don't help him

J/K

RIZ · 02-19-2007, 02:41 PM

she just doesnt want me whooping her ass after she does freddie spencer lol

j/k

RIZ · 02-19-2007, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by FrenchieR6

Oh no...... not you Riz... are you hooking up with Veryslow?

BTW.. talked to him last night... should get the plastic back on time...

yup ryan nickey66 and me i believe.

FrenchieR6 · 02-19-2007, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by RIZ

she just doesnt want me whooping her ass after she does freddie spencer lol

j/k

Hell, I want competition so that should be fun to have you guys there.. I was just hoping to hide for the first time around.

Miss me that much?

RIZ · 02-19-2007, 03:55 PM

well have some fun frenchie. hope to see ya out there racing

Nicky66 · 02-20-2007, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by RIZ

she just doesnt want me whooping her ass after she does freddie spencer lol

j/k

OH SNAP! In your face! I'll be at putnam, but as a spectator only. My wife wants me to take a supervisor to make sure I don't get on a bike. "Don't worry sweetie, I won't get on a bike...."

CBRVFR · 02-20-2007, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Nicky66's wife

Oh, SNAP!?? Isn't that the sound your leg made?

How's that healing, Nick?

I admire your racing aspirations after your injury. Did you get rid of the CBR, or is it still around? And you be careful, dammit.

RIZ · 02-20-2007, 10:40 AM

hahahah Dave that was funny right there

RIZ · 02-20-2007, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Nicky66

OH SNAP! In your face! I'll be at putnam, but as a spectator only. My wife wants me to take a supervisor to make sure I don't get on a bike. "Don't worry sweetie, I won't get on a bike...."

hey Nick just tell her I will superviseyou for her and make sure you dont get on a bike

Nicky66 · 02-20-2007, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by CBRVFR

How's that healing, Nick?

I admire your racing aspirations after your injury. Did you get rid of the CBR, or is it still around? And you be careful, dammit.

Yeah, the 600 RR is gone as of yesterday as a matter of fact. The leg is good. I start rehab in a 2 weeks. No more crutches, but a good limp. I'll be back in the game in time for Team Chicago.

FrenchieR6 · 02-20-2007, 12:55 PM

Well, Nicky you know I'm hoping the best for you cause I don't think I can handle Riz and Brian on my own.

BTW... talk about Deja Vue.... 2006 all over again except with more speed, smoothness, and experience.

02-19-2007, 07:42 AM	#1
RIZ Join Date: 12-29-2006 Age: 31 Bike(s): 04 r1 Posts: 138	anybody racing Fasttrax I think I am going to run the full fasttrax schedule this year. just curious if anybody does races with them and also what kind of a track nelson ledges is.

02-19-2007, 07:45 AM	#2
abtech Believe Join Date: 12-14-2006 Age: 59 Bike(s): 66 Puch Scrambler Posts: 3,444	Re: anybody racing Fasttrax Heavy Dee is the resident Fasttrax/Nelson guru. __________________ Now in stereo AAA doesn't only refer to the Auto Club . . . and Seamus is awesome

02-19-2007, 08:25 AM	#3
Heavy-Dee The Murph Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 31 Bike(s): 2004 GSXR 600 Posts: 2,776	Re: anybody racing Fasttrax Werd. What'cha need to know? Where are you from? I've done two seasons. One of mini-enduance, and one of sprints. This year will be all sprints. __________________

02-19-2007, 08:49 AM	#4
RIZ Join Date: 12-29-2006 Age: 31 Bike(s): 04 r1 Posts: 138	Re: anybody racing Fasttrax anything you can tell me. me an a couple buddys want to do the team endurance thing and i wouldnt mind trying some sprints. never been to nelson and have never raced before. just wanting to get my feet wet

02-19-2007, 08:49 AM	#5
RIZ Join Date: 12-29-2006 Age: 31 Bike(s): 04 r1 Posts: 138	Re: anybody racing Fasttrax ohh yeah from the Toledo area

02-19-2007, 09:08 AM	#6
Heavy-Dee The Murph Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 31 Bike(s): 2004 GSXR 600 Posts: 2,776	Re: anybody racing Fasttrax Excellent. I did my undergrad at BG. First, surf around Fasttraxlive.com if you haven't already. Some good info there including the rulebook. Second, I'm assuming that you don't have your race license yet so you need to do that. You have two options: Take a race school from someone other than FT. Many of the were guys recomend Ed Bargy, but there are many others out there. Take the Advanced Street School and then the New Racer School via FT. This is what I did. The Advanced Street was a great class and got me addicted to the track. It was my first track experience. The New Racer School was less than stellar, but I have a feeling that it'll be better this year. I'll get into details at another time. You should probably track/race prep your bike before you take any schools, although it's not necessary to have everything wired for the advanced street. Races are once a month and all are at Nelson w/ the exception of Putnam on March 31/April 1. Entry for sprints is $195 for 3 classes, IIRC. Nelson is an old, "quaint", bumpy, fast race track w/ a bad reputation. The reputation is somewhat justified as there are definaely sections that are dangerous (walls too close, bumpy runoff), but the track is still a lot of fun, and if you are not in the top quartile of riders I think many of the risks are mitigated. But it's fast regardless. __________________

02-19-2007, 09:43 AM	#7
RIZ Join Date: 12-29-2006 Age: 31 Bike(s): 04 r1 Posts: 138	Re: anybody racing Fasttrax Cool I work at BG. As far as the track I am a grattan whore so i know all about bumpy lol. I have a provisional novice license right now from team chicago. My bike is already fully setup. I ride an 04 R1 but the bike we want to run endurance races on is a zx6rr. I am by no means a FAST guy but I do ok. I want to more or less just have fun with a little bit of compitetion. I will definately be picking your brain when it gets a little closer. I have done about 25 trackdays in the last couple years and just want to give racing a try. thanks for the help. It is well appreciated

02-19-2007, 11:05 AM	#11
RIZ Join Date: 12-29-2006 Age: 31 Bike(s): 04 r1 Posts: 138	Re: anybody racing Fasttrax i am 95 percent sure i will be at putnam for the first round. thanks again

02-19-2007, 01:19 PM	#13
jfishgsxr Join Date: 02-12-2007 Age: 22 Bike(s): 06 GSXR 750 Posts: 31	Re: anybody racing Fasttrax I am signed up to do a race school at blackhawk farms on may 12th. I would have liked to be able to make the race at putnam considering it is my home track, but its the first weekend of April and school isnt till may. I am going to start racing this year also. So Im new, lol. I plan on runnning fastraxx and a few wera races. Hope to meet everyone out there and good luck.

02-19-2007, 02:41 PM	#16
RIZ Join Date: 12-29-2006 Age: 31 Bike(s): 04 r1 Posts: 138	Re: anybody racing Fasttrax she just doesnt want me whooping her ass after she does freddie spencer lol j/k

02-19-2007, 03:55 PM	#19
RIZ Join Date: 12-29-2006 Age: 31 Bike(s): 04 r1 Posts: 138	Re: anybody racing Fasttrax well have some fun frenchie. hope to see ya out there racing

02-20-2007, 10:40 AM	#22
RIZ Join Date: 12-29-2006 Age: 31 Bike(s): 04 r1 Posts: 138	Re: anybody racing Fasttrax hahahah Dave that was funny right there

02-20-2007, 12:55 PM	#25
FrenchieR6 Live life to the fullest and smile while doing it Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Ohio Age: 41 Bike(s): R6 Posts: 2,437	Re: anybody racing Fasttrax Well, Nicky you know I'm hoping the best for you cause I don't think I can handle Riz and Brian on my own. BTW... talk about Deja Vue.... 2006 all over again except with more speed, smoothness, and experience. __________________ Fear and Distraction are the enemies of presence, and concentration is the cure. http://befit4riding.com/ http://www.apex2apex.net/ http://www.americanpowersport.com/