JohnnyM on the track

late apex · 09-25-2012, 11:38 AM

JohnnyM in the first session last Monday.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pso1fsC0TVk&feature=plcp

Wyckedan · 09-25-2012, 11:58 AM

So that's what Spokane looks like. It's so narrow, and the coned in chicanes look sketch as fuck.

KevinD · 09-25-2012, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by Wyckedan

So that's what Spokane looks like. It's so narrow...

Compared to what?

Originally Posted by Wyckedan

...the coned in chicanes look sketch as fuck.

The track was primarily configured for cars. The chicanes are added for speed/flow control for motorcycle safety.

KevinD

Buick_65 · 09-25-2012, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by Wyckedan

So that's what Spokane looks like. It's so narrow, and the coned in chicanes look sketch as fuck.

Yes it is; and yes they are.

Wyckedan · 09-25-2012, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by KevinD

Compared to what?

The track was primarily configured for cars. The chicanes are added for speed/flow control for motorcycle safety.

KevinD

All of the westside tracks look like highways in comparison. The ridge is 40'.
The chicanes seem like they make a narrow track even smaller. No thanks. I don't see how cars could pass each other on that track

cobra525 · 09-25-2012, 01:11 PM

But they added bumpers! yay

Deven · 09-25-2012, 01:27 PM

that track just looks... wow

smoothytaggert · 09-25-2012, 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by Wyckedan

All of the westside tracks look like highways in comparison. The ridge is 40'.
The chicanes seem like they make a narrow track even smaller. No thanks. I don't see how cars could pass each other on that track

this track is more similar to our lake roads and some of our nice back roads... try it, you'll like it (track snob)

Andy Capp · 09-25-2012, 07:38 PM

Go JohnnyM! Strong work. Cool looking track too.

fastfoodfred · 09-25-2012, 09:03 PM

Was that footage sped up at all?

scollins · 09-25-2012, 10:12 PM

Wow, a track that makes PR look pretty damn good in comparison!

fastfoodfred · 09-26-2012, 04:29 AM

Pr is a decent track, although it's the most dangerous one in the NW.

cord4530 · 09-26-2012, 02:40 PM

The wide angle lens makes the track look pretty narrow. Much narrower than it actually is. On car track days you can easily fit two cars across with TONS of room to spare. I've been three-wide around T2 on a car track day, if that gives you any indication of the width. No, it's not the amazing 40' width of The Ridge, but it's not narrow either.

On the positive side, the wide angle lens makes my butt look smaller.

I think most racers would agree that Spokane is still a great track-day venue. The three scary places (to me anyway) are only sketchy at race pace with others at race pace. A poorly executed pass or being bumped at a bad moment are the main ways a person would get in to trouble. Running around at track-day pace with others is simply fun with no real sketch factor at all. That's just me though.

The Spokane track isn't for everyone. But there are *so* many great corners on the track. If I moved to Seattle and had PR and TRMS in my back yard I would still make the trip over for Inland Speed days at Spokane. T2 with the elevation and camber change is one of my favorite corners anywhere. Wheeling over the crest of T3 at 130+ is always exciting. Late entry in to T4, with an immediate flop of the bike for T5 is epic fun. Even with the cone chicanes a modern 600cc bike should be hitting 145+ coming in to T1.
-Dan

valleybusa · 09-27-2012, 09:56 PM

Originally Posted by cord4530

The wide angle lens makes the track look pretty narrow. Much narrower than it actually is. On car track days you can easily fit two cars across with TONS of room to spare. I've been three-wide around T2 on a car track day, if that gives you any indication of the width. No, it's not the amazing 40' width of The Ridge, but it's not narrow either.

On the positive side, the wide angle lens makes my butt look smaller.

I think most racers would agree that Spokane is still a great track-day venue. The three scary places (to me anyway) are only sketchy at race pace with others at race pace. A poorly executed pass or being bumped at a bad moment are the main ways a person would get in to trouble. Running around at track-day pace with others is simply fun with no real sketch factor at all. That's just me though.

The Spokane track isn't for everyone. But there are *so* many great corners on the track. If I moved to Seattle and had PR and TRMS in my back yard I would still make the trip over for Inland Speed days at Spokane. T2 with the elevation and camber change is one of my favorite corners anywhere. Wheeling over the crest of T3 at 130+ is always exciting. Late entry in to T4, with an immediate flop of the bike for T5 is epic fun. Even with the cone chicanes a modern 600cc bike should be hitting 145+ coming in to T1.
-Dan

yeah what dan said. cause i am not that articulate

Bmwridr05 · 09-28-2012, 05:52 AM

That filmed with the new camera? Forgot the brand already, but I sure want one.

misfitR6 · 09-28-2012, 07:49 PM

what the heck is with the white strips on the inside of the corners? haha weird

KevinD · 09-28-2012, 11:29 PM

Originally Posted by misfitR6

what the heck is with the white strips on the inside of the corners?

Those are the, "curbs."
Kinda like giant rumble strips.

KevinD

misfitR6 · 09-29-2012, 01:17 AM

Originally Posted by KevinD

Those are the, "curbs."
Kinda like giant rumble strips.

KevinD

i take it he didnt get the sarcasm.haha..just havnt been there in a while to experience curbing and cones...

misfitR6 · 09-29-2012, 08:42 AM

oh ya by the way...lookin good jonny

fastfoodfred · 09-29-2012, 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by valleybusa

yeah what dan said. cause i am not that articulate

Yeah, what he said.


09-25-2012, 11:58 AM	#2
Wyckedan Streetfighter Joined: Feb 2010 From: Seattle, Wa I Ride: An 06 R6 with OPRT	So that's what Spokane looks like. It's so narrow, and the coned in chicanes look sketch as fuck. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-25-2012, 01:11 PM	#6
cobra525 Novice Racer Joined: Mar 2006 From: Marysville, Wa I Ride: my race bike, poorly.	But they added bumpers! yay __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-25-2012, 01:27 PM	#7
Deven Dee-von White Joined: Jan 2007 From: Vancouver, Washington I Ride: R6 track, SV650S street	that track just looks... wow __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-25-2012, 07:38 PM	#9
Andy Capp Superbiker Joined: Oct 2010 From: Marysville, WA I Ride: 08 675, 72 XL250, 93 PW80	Go JohnnyM! Strong work. Cool looking track too. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-25-2012, 09:03 PM	#10
fastfoodfred Moto2 Champion Joined: Mar 2006 From: spokane, wa I Ride: 2008 SXV4.5 + 1985 RZ350 + 2010 YZ250F +	Was that footage sped up at all? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-25-2012, 10:12 PM	#11
scollins Peg Dragger Joined: Oct 2010 From: Renton WA I Ride: to StarDuc's....	Wow, a track that makes PR look pretty damn good in comparison! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-26-2012, 04:29 AM	#12
fastfoodfred Moto2 Champion Joined: Mar 2006 From: spokane, wa I Ride: 2008 SXV4.5 + 1985 RZ350 + 2010 YZ250F +	Pr is a decent track, although it's the most dangerous one in the NW. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-26-2012, 02:40 PM	#13
cord4530 Licensed Joined: Aug 2007 From: Moscow, ID I Ride: slow on fast bikes, and slow on slow bikes.	The wide angle lens makes the track look pretty narrow. Much narrower than it actually is. On car track days you can easily fit two cars across with TONS of room to spare. I've been three-wide around T2 on a car track day, if that gives you any indication of the width. No, it's not the amazing 40' width of The Ridge, but it's not narrow either. On the positive side, the wide angle lens makes my butt look smaller. I think most racers would agree that Spokane is still a great track-day venue. The three scary places (to me anyway) are only sketchy at race pace with others at race pace. A poorly executed pass or being bumped at a bad moment are the main ways a person would get in to trouble. Running around at track-day pace with others is simply fun with no real sketch factor at all. That's just me though. The Spokane track isn't for everyone. But there are so many great corners on the track. If I moved to Seattle and had PR and TRMS in my back yard I would still make the trip over for Inland Speed days at Spokane. T2 with the elevation and camber change is one of my favorite corners anywhere. Wheeling over the crest of T3 at 130+ is always exciting. Late entry in to T4, with an immediate flop of the bike for T5 is epic fun. Even with the cone chicanes a modern 600cc bike should be hitting 145+ coming in to T1. -Dan __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-28-2012, 05:52 AM	#15
Bmwridr05 Peg Dragger Joined: Mar 2006 From: Spokane,WA I Ride: 1985 R80, and others	That filmed with the new camera? Forgot the brand already, but I sure want one. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-28-2012, 07:49 PM	#16
misfitR6 Chicken Strips Joined: Jun 2006 From: pullman, WA Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: 2008 yamaha r6, 2012 honda cbr250r	what the heck is with the white strips on the inside of the corners? haha weird __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-29-2012, 08:42 AM	#19
misfitR6 Chicken Strips Joined: Jun 2006 From: pullman, WA Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: 2008 yamaha r6, 2012 honda cbr250r	oh ya by the way...lookin good jonny __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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