Southern track extravagana!

SheepOfBlue · 02-06-2008, 12:01 PM

For those considering a trip down. In May you can hit Road Atlanta and Barber all in one trip. SportbikeTrackTime has a Friday/Saturday including dinner in the museum on May 9-10 and you can then go over north of Atlanta (for people that like cities you can tour Atlanta on Sunday) and ride Road Atlanta on Monday and Tuesday (May 12-13) with a private group. For info see STT site on the Barber time. If interested PM me for info on the RA time. Cost is 395 for both days and there will be tire and probably suspension support there. I have not signed up yet but will be at RA for sure and am leaning toward a 4 day track week

FWIW in early May it should be nice and warm but not Yankee baking warm yet

SheepOfBlue · 03-04-2008, 10:41 PM

Bump just signed up for the two days at Road Atlanta soon to add the two at Barber

For anyone wanting to ride the south this is an opportunity you will not likely see again, 4 days of riding in 5 days at the premier tracks of the deep south (both AMA venues). You may even be among the first to ride the changed layout of Road Atlanta (not sure when the completion date is). Barber is a very technical track with FABULOUS facilities including one of the world's premier motorcycle museums. Not fast but the number of passing opportunities and lines will have you amazed. Dinner is part of the weekend in the museum Friday night. Road Atlanta is easier on your hide (Barber is a workout) and FAST. Facilities are decent with Atlanta about 45 minutes away if you want the city afterward.

As of last word STT will have the normal STT items at Barber. With suspension support and Bridgestone tire service at the Road Atlanta portion.

slickwill · 03-04-2008, 10:49 PM

The first time that I ever got to see an actual race track it was Road Atlanta. I convinced my roommate to visit one day with me. We went out and watched some cars race. Mostly miatas and corvettes. I've always wanted to have the chance to ride it myself. Someday.

maxib · 03-05-2008, 08:03 AM

Road Atlanta is definitely a fun track, and probably lots more since resurfacing. I'd love to ride that track again. I can also tell you that the cornerworkers and medical support staff are also fantastic, slick! The jello at the regional medical center is the same worldwide...don't know if that's good or bad, but I don't usually pick up jello when I go out to eat!

(That's me about to touch down at RA in my avatar)

As I look out my window to find another inch of show has fallen overnight, and will continue throughout the day, I think I'll look into sheep's plan of picking up Barber and RA the same week. I gotta check the schedule for work.

(haven't pulled the trigger

on your recommendations yet)

Jetbdude · 03-05-2008, 08:27 AM

Northernrr, what do you think

SheepOfBlue · 03-05-2008, 09:51 AM

Just checked for the Barber portion Intermediate is FULL as of now

. Beginner and Advance show as open and you may be able to pick up a day but.... Road Atlanta dates were open in all groups as of last night.

NorthernRR · 03-05-2008, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jetbdude

Northernrr, what do you think

I'm interested for sure, that could be one of the "big" trips this year.

Car pool down would save 1/2 of the gas needed and I may as well get some miles on that new trailer.

We will have to talk and I will have to look closer at my track day and work schedules

SheepOfBlue · 03-05-2008, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorthernRR

I'm interested for sure, that could be one of the "big" trips this year.

Car pool down would save 1/2 of the gas needed and I may as well get some miles on that new trailer.

We will have to talk and I will have to look closer at my track day and work schedules

If y'all are going to do it let me know soon and I will get on the wait list for an Intermediate slot at Barber. If not since I drug a hoof to long and intermediate is full I am only going to Road Atlanta.

NorthernRR · 03-05-2008, 09:29 PM

How much are the days worth? 395 for both days at both events?

what's the weather like at that time of year? is it 80 yet?

any Camping at the tracks? if I can make it I would be planning on sleeping in the trailer hoepfully that would be alright.

Any noise restrictions on bikes? I had some issues with the 1KRR last year at tremblant and calabogie, way to close for my own good to db limits.

SheepOfBlue · 03-05-2008, 09:59 PM

Barber is more (check sportbiketracktime.com) and Intermediate is full. You can camp in the pits for a fee not 100% sure what it is. There is also a camp area. The facilities are clean there is showers.

Daily Averages for Leeds, AL - weather.com average hi is 80º reality is 75-90. The R word is always possible in the south when it warms. Usually even in the event of R you get 1/2 of dry.

I will check into camping at Road Atlanta. Weather is similar at RA.

Not sure on showers and such at RA as I stay in the hotel. Saturday night you are welcome to slum at shay sheep. 2 hours north and 4ish from Atlanta.

I think officially both tracks have noise restrictions and have never seen nor heard of it getting enforced (the RC is not real quiet

)

NorthernRR · 03-06-2008, 06:18 AM

good to know, I will have to talk to JBD and see if we can't figure something out.

Thanks for all the work on this one Sheep

SheepOfBlue · 03-06-2008, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorthernRR

good to know, I will have to talk to JBD and see if we can't figure something out.

Thanks for all the work on this one Sheep

No worries hope it is not to late.

NorthernRR · 03-08-2008, 02:52 PM

Talked to my boss about this, not good, I have off site training that ends on the 9th that shy of death I cannot miss... dammit... I REALLY want to do barber.

Is there anything on the week of the indy GP? I am off the whole week for that, it would be just as easy to trailer things down and then go from there. I was planning on riding to it, but this may work out as well.

SheepOfBlue · 03-08-2008, 03:17 PM

Sept 6-7 is STT.

Hammer · 03-08-2008, 03:32 PM

If you have a ducati, you can ride Putnam Park on the 15th

Ducati Indianapolis : Event : Ducati Putnam Park Track Day

NorthernRR · 03-08-2008, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hammer

If you have a ducati, you can ride Putnam Park on the 15th

Ducati Indianapolis : Event : Ducati Putnam Park Track Day

I ride red, just not that shade

SheepOfBlue · 03-13-2008, 10:23 PM

Looks like the RA days will have Mr Ed Bargy as the novice instructor

SheepOfBlue · 03-13-2008, 11:45 PM

Also since Baa-rber with STT is full for Intermediate (last I checked) there is also Saturday and Sunday with Elite Sportbikes at TGP. Not as fancy as Barber, but fun and inexpensive. I have not run with Elite yet but have met the lead and he is a good guy that I believe will run a tight ship.

SheepOfBlue · 04-16-2008, 02:37 PM

BUMP!

I am pretty sure STT at Barber Friday and Saturday is full.

Road Atlanta May 12-13 (Mon-Tues) is still open. Running the old configuration is the word, may not get many more chances and they fubarred T12. Last word was Novice run by Ed Bargy (not his school but still a great opportunity), tire support is Bridgestone by Stickboy and suspension by Thermosman. I imagine all were enticed by riding time promises also but still a premier group.

So .... Seamus surely you can get the 48 hour plague

seamus · 04-16-2008, 08:00 PM

I'm TDY that week unfortunately. Hoping the "budget crunch" keeps me from having to go but I doubt it.

SheepOfBlue · 04-24-2008, 11:10 AM

Final bump before I post up telling you how fast I was and how much fun happened

I am pretty sure we are running the old configuration and Bridgestone tire support with Thermosman suspension there.

SheepOfBlue · 04-25-2008, 08:02 AM

I lied! One more detail. I believe attendance is below what is desired so this could be a chance to do RA with small groups

I am even going to post a bit over on Fireblades as I don't want the promoter to lose his skin on this.

02-06-2008, 12:01 PM	#1
SheepOfBlue SRA President Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,482	Southern track extravagana! For those considering a trip down. In May you can hit Road Atlanta and Barber all in one trip. SportbikeTrackTime has a Friday/Saturday including dinner in the museum on May 9-10 and you can then go over north of Atlanta (for people that like cities you can tour Atlanta on Sunday) and ride Road Atlanta on Monday and Tuesday (May 12-13) with a private group. For info see STT site on the Barber time. If interested PM me for info on the RA time. Cost is 395 for both days and there will be tire and probably suspension support there. I have not signed up yet but will be at RA for sure and am leaning toward a 4 day track week FWIW in early May it should be nice and warm but not Yankee baking warm yet __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way

03-04-2008, 10:41 PM	#2
SheepOfBlue SRA President Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,482	Bump just signed up for the two days at Road Atlanta soon to add the two at Barber For anyone wanting to ride the south this is an opportunity you will not likely see again, 4 days of riding in 5 days at the premier tracks of the deep south (both AMA venues). You may even be among the first to ride the changed layout of Road Atlanta (not sure when the completion date is). Barber is a very technical track with FABULOUS facilities including one of the world's premier motorcycle museums. Not fast but the number of passing opportunities and lines will have you amazed. Dinner is part of the weekend in the museum Friday night. Road Atlanta is easier on your hide (Barber is a workout) and FAST. Facilities are decent with Atlanta about 45 minutes away if you want the city afterward. As of last word STT will have the normal STT items at Barber. With suspension support and Bridgestone tire service at the Road Atlanta portion. __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way

03-04-2008, 10:49 PM	#3
slickwill Yep, thats camo... Join Date: 08-31-2007 Location: Idaho/Iowa Age: 29 Bike(s): Western Flyer Posts: 2,198	The first time that I ever got to see an actual race track it was Road Atlanta. I convinced my roommate to visit one day with me. We went out and watched some cars race. Mostly miatas and corvettes. I've always wanted to have the chance to ride it myself. Someday. __________________ If it has wheels, I've crashed it, and some things that don't skis, snowmobile, card board box, giant tube, sentra, dirtbike, lawn tractor, grandmas bread tray, kayak, canoe, raft, bicycle, waterskis, tobaggan, horse, ATV, Now my CBR (women)

03-05-2008, 08:03 AM	#4
maxib Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: MN Age: 57 Bike(s): 02 CBR954RR 05 ST1300 Posts: 1,038	Road Atlanta is definitely a fun track, and probably lots more since resurfacing. I'd love to ride that track again. I can also tell you that the cornerworkers and medical support staff are also fantastic, slick! The jello at the regional medical center is the same worldwide...don't know if that's good or bad, but I don't usually pick up jello when I go out to eat! (That's me about to touch down at RA in my avatar) As I look out my window to find another inch of show has fallen overnight, and will continue throughout the day, I think I'll look into sheep's plan of picking up Barber and RA the same week. I gotta check the schedule for work. (haven't pulled the trigger on your recommendations yet) Last edited by maxib; 03-05-2008 at 08:08 AM. Reason: secret message to slickwill

03-05-2008, 08:27 AM	#5
Jetbdude #20 Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 34 Bike(s): 07 600RR Posts: 2,546	Northernrr, what do you think __________________ The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best everything that they have.

03-05-2008, 09:51 AM	#6
SheepOfBlue SRA President Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,482	Just checked for the Barber portion Intermediate is FULL as of now . Beginner and Advance show as open and you may be able to pick up a day but.... Road Atlanta dates were open in all groups as of last night. __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way

03-05-2008, 09:29 PM	#9
NorthernRR Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 28 Bike(s): 1KRR, VFR, CRF450R, EX500 Posts: 1,428	How much are the days worth? 395 for both days at both events? what's the weather like at that time of year? is it 80 yet? any Camping at the tracks? if I can make it I would be planning on sleeping in the trailer hoepfully that would be alright. Any noise restrictions on bikes? I had some issues with the 1KRR last year at tremblant and calabogie, way to close for my own good to db limits. __________________ See you at Indy

03-05-2008, 09:59 PM	#10
SheepOfBlue SRA President Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,482	Barber is more (check sportbiketracktime.com) and Intermediate is full. You can camp in the pits for a fee not 100% sure what it is. There is also a camp area. The facilities are clean there is showers. Daily Averages for Leeds, AL - weather.com average hi is 80º reality is 75-90. The R word is always possible in the south when it warms. Usually even in the event of R you get 1/2 of dry. I will check into camping at Road Atlanta. Weather is similar at RA. Not sure on showers and such at RA as I stay in the hotel. Saturday night you are welcome to slum at shay sheep. 2 hours north and 4ish from Atlanta. I think officially both tracks have noise restrictions and have never seen nor heard of it getting enforced (the RC is not real quiet ) __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way

03-06-2008, 06:18 AM	#11
NorthernRR Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 28 Bike(s): 1KRR, VFR, CRF450R, EX500 Posts: 1,428	good to know, I will have to talk to JBD and see if we can't figure something out. Thanks for all the work on this one Sheep __________________ See you at Indy

03-08-2008, 02:52 PM	#13
NorthernRR Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 28 Bike(s): 1KRR, VFR, CRF450R, EX500 Posts: 1,428	Talked to my boss about this, not good, I have off site training that ends on the 9th that shy of death I cannot miss... dammit... I REALLY want to do barber. Is there anything on the week of the indy GP? I am off the whole week for that, it would be just as easy to trailer things down and then go from there. I was planning on riding to it, but this may work out as well. __________________ See you at Indy

03-08-2008, 03:17 PM	#14
SheepOfBlue SRA President Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,482	Sept 6-7 is STT. __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way

03-08-2008, 03:32 PM	#15
Hammer For Sale Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): 05 Suzuki 600 Posts: 5,018 Images: 12	If you have a ducati, you can ride Putnam Park on the 15th Ducati Indianapolis : Event : Ducati Putnam Park Track Day __________________ SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES. NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS

03-13-2008, 10:23 PM	#17
SheepOfBlue SRA President Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,482	Looks like the RA days will have Mr Ed Bargy as the novice instructor __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way

03-13-2008, 11:45 PM	#18
SheepOfBlue SRA President Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,482	Also since Baa-rber with STT is full for Intermediate (last I checked) there is also Saturday and Sunday with Elite Sportbikes at TGP. Not as fancy as Barber, but fun and inexpensive. I have not run with Elite yet but have met the lead and he is a good guy that I believe will run a tight ship. __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way

04-16-2008, 02:37 PM	#19
SheepOfBlue SRA President Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,482	BUMP! I am pretty sure STT at Barber Friday and Saturday is full. Road Atlanta May 12-13 (Mon-Tues) is still open. Running the old configuration is the word, may not get many more chances and they fubarred T12. Last word was Novice run by Ed Bargy (not his school but still a great opportunity), tire support is Bridgestone by Stickboy and suspension by Thermosman. I imagine all were enticed by riding time promises also but still a premier group. So .... Seamus surely you can get the 48 hour plague __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way

04-16-2008, 08:00 PM	#20
seamus is feelin alright Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Rocket City Age: 34 Bike(s): 1KRR; VFR; FMX650 Posts: 5,539	I'm TDY that week unfortunately. Hoping the "budget crunch" keeps me from having to go but I doubt it. __________________ Ducit Amor Patriae Richard Herald, The Gentle Giant The nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools. --- Thucydides

04-24-2008, 11:10 AM	#21
SheepOfBlue SRA President Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,482	Final bump before I post up telling you how fast I was and how much fun happened I am pretty sure we are running the old configuration and Bridgestone tire support with Thermosman suspension there. __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way

04-25-2008, 08:02 AM	#22
SheepOfBlue SRA President Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,482	I lied! One more detail. I believe attendance is below what is desired so this could be a chance to do RA with small groups I am even going to post a bit over on Fireblades as I don't want the promoter to lose his skin on this. __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way

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