TGP 8/2-3

SheepOfBlue · 08-02-2008, 07:18 PM

So the day started with my cam acting up so I disconnected it

I wanted TGP video but it ain't happening. Then it was hot and uber super humid. I was ringing wet the first two sessions. Session one I ran poorly but was getting used to the track. Session two I started to click some and was wading through the goats pretty good

still was fighting to get any semblence of smooth and my gear selection going. Session three things clicked and though tired I finally felt a bit of flow going. Not sure morning times as my timer was not turning on (beacon battery was weak and only some got it). Then a trip to Walmart at lunch for a towel to dip in the cooler. The temperature had risen so humidity dropped some but it stayed real high (they got 4-5 inches of rain recently and it is still boiling that off)

After lunch I go out and didn't have the warmers on so I was going easy. A white bike passes me and I think no biggie I will get him on warm tires. Well for the next 20 minutes I am chasing with him

I caught him and we hit traffic, then he got by and I didn't. That repeated the whole session it was a blast as while I would have pulled away he was running quick enough the I did not have my pace destroyed. He came by at the end and we chatted he enjoyed it a LOT also. He said he would pass someone and pull away then here comes the rumble

Well I did 2 more sessions but got a bit of a cramp from the heat so I got off and saved a bit for tomorrow. Oh and the punch line is we both got booted to "A" for tomorrow..... I will be checking for bottles of BBQ sauce just in case

Then after a real fun day I get even better news.... tomorrow Seamus will be here

Maybe I can pull some strings and get him promoted to "A"

Oh no pictures if I was not on the bike I was finding shade and sucking down water, sorry.

Shenders1 · 08-02-2008, 08:07 PM

Sounds fun! But also sounds hot.

Grattan is supposed to have a beautiful weather tomorrow - high of 84 and low humidity.

Hammer · 08-02-2008, 08:19 PM

Congrats on the bump, sounds like a good time down south. Heat and humidity is part of it, suck it up.

SheepOfBlue · 08-02-2008, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammer

Congrats on the bump, sounds like a good time down south. Heat and humidity is part of it, suck it up.

August get brutal but you are right I knew that. I was going to skip August and just road ride but this came up and I wanted to run TGP in case I want to WERA race there next year

Seamus can tell you how it is tomorrow, though tonight we also have tornado warnings

seamus · 08-02-2008, 10:28 PM

I'm here.

Hammer · 08-02-2008, 11:06 PM

Putnam will be brutal as well tomorrow. Daily Weather Forecast for Martinsville, IN - weather.com

SheepOfBlue · 08-03-2008, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Hammer

Putnam will be brutal as well tomorrow. Daily Weather Forecast for Martinsville, IN - weather.com

A bit humid but nice and warm unlike the polar zone at Grattan

Daily Weather Forecast for Anniston, AL - weather.com

seamus · 08-03-2008, 09:10 PM

Sheep's thermometer registered 108 and 50% humidity at one point today. I did not like it at all.

It just wasn't that much fun. I've got salt stains on the white Under Armor shirt I was wearing.

SheepOfBlue · 08-03-2008, 09:35 PM

Well I got one 'extra' lesson in heat. Not only did I do two days (and did have fun) but I got to experience the side effects of pushing your tires to far

ND4SPD · 08-03-2008, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SheepOfBlue

Well I got one 'extra' lesson in heat. Not only did I do two days (and did have fun) but I got to experience the side effects of pushing your tires to far

Haven't you had enough of those lessons already?

CBR929RE · 08-03-2008, 09:37 PM

50% humidity isn't that bad. but with 108°

SheepOfBlue · 08-03-2008, 10:04 PM

Seamus is worn but he will verify that everyone said today was actually better than yesterday

So after yesterday and today I am heading in and WAM! sounds like a trailer tire and things get wiggly. Well I get out of the truck and walk around to look and it is the rear on the truck that I have been putted off for WAY to long

I can hear it going down and it dented the quarter panel behind the tire when it came apart

So don't put off new rubber even on your tow vehicle

Oh and changing that in the heat on the side of the interstate after all the riding in the heat was soooo fun

Hammer · 08-03-2008, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SheepOfBlue

Seamus is worn but he will verify that everyone said today was actually better than yesterday

So after yesterday and today I am heading in and WAM! sounds like a trailer tire and things get wiggly. Well I get out of the truck and walk around to look and it is the rear on the truck that I have been putted off for WAY to long

I can hear it going down and it dented the quarter panel behind the tire when it came apart

So don't put off new rubber even on your tow vehicle

Oh and changing that in the heat on the side of the interstate after all the riding in the heat was soooo fun

Did someone not tell you to replace those ASAP, and you also agreed as soon as you got back from Grattan you would do so?

That could have been bad if it were the front. Consider yourself lucky, very lucky my friend.

SheepOfBlue · 08-03-2008, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hammer

Did someone not tell you to replace those ASAP, and you also agreed as soon as you got back from Grattan you would do so?

That could have been bad if it were the front. Consider yourself lucky, very lucky my friend.

I also said I was going to skip August trackdays because they were to hot...... You ever see the how many licks does it get to the center commercials...

CBR929RE · 08-03-2008, 10:17 PM

Tire Slime will not hold tread on.

seamus · 08-03-2008, 10:21 PM

Weird. My check engine light came on about 15 miles from home. Today was not nice at all.

Surprised you didn't mention my 'tard got bumped to Novice because I was "going too slow" yet

Right after I passed someone.

SheepOfBlue · 08-04-2008, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by seamus

Weird. My check engine light came on about 15 miles from home. Today was not nice at all.

Surprised you didn't mention my 'tard got bumped to Novice because I was "going too slow" yet

Right after I passed someone.

I figured I already got my Karma points awarded on the way home while you were sitting in AC and I was jacking the truck up

Though I will point out that you only did one day so imagine how whipped I am. HINT: I am still dragging tail and just planning on limping through the day today

Despite a case of water and a couple of gatoraids plus 4 OJ's it was not enough. My legs are sore and I am tired. Though I did win intermediate then on bump win the endurance race with team cheater bike (Triumpn 675) despite the two rider advantage (they DNF'ed)

Oh and I will give you an excuse the 'tard was slower due to chain problems

SheepOfBlue · 08-05-2008, 09:36 PM

Head Novice (trying to get a full res one for you Seamus)

seamus · 08-05-2008, 11:06 PM

Where'd you find the pics? I was about to email X-Act to see who the trackside photog was.

SheepOfBlue · 08-05-2008, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by seamus

Where'd you find the pics? I was about to email X-Act to see who the trackside photog was.

Rogue they were commenting on your bike and had you as on leave. Not sure he knows you are my pal (could be good

)

SheepOfBlue · 09-09-2008, 05:59 PM

Epilogue: New tires on the Sierra, I was going to run with the spare another thousand but... I was updating records and I put the last set on EXACTLY 5 years ago

and almost exactly 50K (50142) This set should outlast the truck for me and are Bridgestones so I figure I will be used to them as slicks if they go a bit bald

08-02-2008, 07:18 PM	#1
SheepOfBlue SRA President Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,482	TGP 8/2-3 So the day started with my cam acting up so I disconnected it I wanted TGP video but it ain't happening. Then it was hot and uber super humid. I was ringing wet the first two sessions. Session one I ran poorly but was getting used to the track. Session two I started to click some and was wading through the goats pretty good still was fighting to get any semblence of smooth and my gear selection going. Session three things clicked and though tired I finally felt a bit of flow going. Not sure morning times as my timer was not turning on (beacon battery was weak and only some got it). Then a trip to Walmart at lunch for a towel to dip in the cooler. The temperature had risen so humidity dropped some but it stayed real high (they got 4-5 inches of rain recently and it is still boiling that off) After lunch I go out and didn't have the warmers on so I was going easy. A white bike passes me and I think no biggie I will get him on warm tires. Well for the next 20 minutes I am chasing with him I caught him and we hit traffic, then he got by and I didn't. That repeated the whole session it was a blast as while I would have pulled away he was running quick enough the I did not have my pace destroyed. He came by at the end and we chatted he enjoyed it a LOT also. He said he would pass someone and pull away then here comes the rumble Well I did 2 more sessions but got a bit of a cramp from the heat so I got off and saved a bit for tomorrow. Oh and the punch line is we both got booted to "A" for tomorrow..... I will be checking for bottles of BBQ sauce just in case Then after a real fun day I get even better news.... tomorrow Seamus will be here Maybe I can pull some strings and get him promoted to "A" Oh no pictures if I was not on the bike I was finding shade and sucking down water, sorry. __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way

08-02-2008, 08:19 PM	#3
Hammer For Sale Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): 05 Suzuki 600 Posts: 5,018 Images: 12	Congrats on the bump, sounds like a good time down south. Heat and humidity is part of it, suck it up. __________________ SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES. NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS

08-02-2008, 10:28 PM	#5
seamus is feelin alright Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Rocket City Age: 34 Bike(s): 1KRR; VFR; FMX650 Posts: 5,539	I'm here. __________________ 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

08-02-2008, 11:06 PM	#6
Hammer For Sale Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): 05 Suzuki 600 Posts: 5,018 Images: 12	Putnam will be brutal as well tomorrow. Daily Weather Forecast for Martinsville, IN - weather.com __________________ SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES. NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS

08-03-2008, 09:10 PM	#8
seamus is feelin alright Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Rocket City Age: 34 Bike(s): 1KRR; VFR; FMX650 Posts: 5,539	Sheep's thermometer registered 108 and 50% humidity at one point today. I did not like it at all. It just wasn't that much fun. I've got salt stains on the white Under Armor shirt I was wearing. __________________ 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

08-02-2008, 08:07 PM	#2
Shenders1 2 Cylinders, 4 Valves, No Waiting Join Date: 01-14-2007 Location: South Lyon, MI Age: 43 Bike(s): Ducati HM Posts: 971	Sounds fun! But also sounds hot. Grattan is supposed to have a beautiful weather tomorrow - high of 84 and low humidity.

08-03-2008, 09:35 PM	#9
SheepOfBlue SRA President Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,482	Well I got one 'extra' lesson in heat. Not only did I do two days (and did have fun) but I got to experience the side effects of pushing your tires to far __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way

08-03-2008, 09:37 PM	#11
CBR929RE Go Sox! Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: at home Age: 28 Bike(s): 01 R/B/W CBR929RR Posts: 3,361	50% humidity isn't that bad. but with 108° __________________ if you can't fix it with duct tape, you haven't used enough.

08-03-2008, 10:04 PM	#12
SheepOfBlue SRA President Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,482	Seamus is worn but he will verify that everyone said today was actually better than yesterday So after yesterday and today I am heading in and WAM! sounds like a trailer tire and things get wiggly. Well I get out of the truck and walk around to look and it is the rear on the truck that I have been putted off for WAY to long I can hear it going down and it dented the quarter panel behind the tire when it came apart So don't put off new rubber even on your tow vehicle Oh and changing that in the heat on the side of the interstate after all the riding in the heat was soooo fun Attached Thumbnails __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way

08-03-2008, 10:17 PM	#15
CBR929RE Go Sox! Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: at home Age: 28 Bike(s): 01 R/B/W CBR929RR Posts: 3,361	Tire Slime will not hold tread on. __________________ if you can't fix it with duct tape, you haven't used enough.

08-03-2008, 10:21 PM	#16
seamus is feelin alright Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Rocket City Age: 34 Bike(s): 1KRR; VFR; FMX650 Posts: 5,539	Weird. My check engine light came on about 15 miles from home. Today was not nice at all. Surprised you didn't mention my 'tard got bumped to Novice because I was "going too slow" yet Right after I passed someone. __________________ 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

08-05-2008, 09:36 PM	#18
SheepOfBlue SRA President Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,482	Head Novice (trying to get a full res one for you Seamus) Attached Thumbnails __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way

08-05-2008, 11:06 PM	#19
seamus is feelin alright Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Rocket City Age: 34 Bike(s): 1KRR; VFR; FMX650 Posts: 5,539	Where'd you find the pics? I was about to email X-Act to see who the trackside photog was. __________________ 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

09-09-2008, 05:59 PM	#21
SheepOfBlue SRA President Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,482	Epilogue: New tires on the Sierra, I was going to run with the spare another thousand but... I was updating records and I put the last set on EXACTLY 5 years ago and almost exactly 50K (50142) This set should outlast the truck for me and are Bridgestones so I figure I will be used to them as slicks if they go a bit bald __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way