PNW Riders

Motophotog · 06-16-2009, 08:08 AM

When: June 28th

Where: New supermoto/kart track, Pacific Grand Prix, at Pacific Raceways.

What: A good ol' round of racing. Come out and ride, its nothing professional, and gobs of fun. Come watch for free (im assuming) or ride. This is a non-WMRRA weekend, so come out.

Tech requirements are:

These requirements are both for big bikes and minis:

1. Drill and safety wire oil drain plugs and filler caps – may substitute with silicon sealant or equivalent.
2. No leaking fluids of any kind; oil, water or fuel.
3. No antifreeze in cooling system; water wetter or equivalent (engine ice) ok
4. Carburetor overflow lines MUST be routed into a suitable catch container.
5. Lights and turn signal indicators should be removed; tape over headlamp ok.
6. peg sliders are required
7. front and rear axle sliders are required
8. No kickstands (mini or big bike)
9. Handguards (with sliders) are highly recommended for all bikes.

Saturday 6/27 will be a typical trackday.

Sunday is the races.

Typical sunday schedules are:
7:30-8:30 sign up and tech
8:45 riders meeting
9-11am practice (2 per group)
11:30 heat races
2pm mains

Prices are minimal! 60/30/10

$60 for main class
$30 for second class
$10 for that final class if you so dare

So for 100 dollars, you're on the track 9 times!

Who's in?

pscook · 06-16-2009, 10:51 AM

I might be there Sunday for racing, depending on how well Saturday goes with chores and family.

When do you want to get your parts? How can we coordinate? Will you want to be racing this weekend? Oh, I'll be at the track Tuesday, if you want to come down and play.

sistrum104 · 06-17-2009, 02:49 AM

If I'm not working that weekend?

Wendy
www.FourwindsRoadracing.com

Motophotog · 06-17-2009, 06:35 AM

Same phil. I'm looking to get down both days, but likely will only be Sunday. Im trying to get as many people as i can to come down. Promote the sport!

Nice Wendy! Now i just need to find some ol' beat up tire warmers.

Motophotog · 06-23-2009, 01:38 PM

Hoping to make it for Saturday, see how i like (or dislike) the dirt section. This will determine if im in for sunday.

PNW? Hello? People have been travelling all over the state (and canada, and oregon) for supermoto, and now you have a track around the corner, and only 2 replies??????????

pscook · 06-23-2009, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by Motophotog

Hoping to make it for Saturday, see how i like (or dislike) the dirt section. This will determine if im in for sunday.

PNW? Hello? People have been travelling all over the state (and canada, and oregon) for supermoto, and now you have a track around the corner, and only 2 replies??????????

Call me about your parts. I have tomorrow (Wednesday) off and can help install. Bring your bike and everything else to work with you (if you dare) and I will hook you up. Call me.

sistrum104 · 06-23-2009, 06:59 PM

I'm working.

Have fun out there!

Wendy
www.FourwindsRoadracing.com

Motophotog · 06-24-2009, 07:03 AM

Phil I'll PM you

PeteN95 · 06-24-2009, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by Motophotog

PNW? Hello? People have been travelling all over the state (and canada, and oregon) for supermoto, and now you have a track around the corner, and only 2 replies??????????

Unfortunately it also requires a bunch of stupid plastic sliders, which I neither have nor have time to fabricate.

Otherwise, I would be there on Saturday. Oh well, I'll get there someday.

dakh · 06-25-2009, 12:42 AM

Originally Posted by PeteN95

Unfortunately it also requires a bunch of stupid plastic sliders, which I neither have nor have time to fabricate.

Otherwise, I would be there on Saturday. Oh well, I'll get there someday.

A plastic kitchen cutting board, cutoff wheel, drill, some safety wire, 20 minutes of your time and you got peg sliders. Some threaded rod, bolts and washers, skateboard wheels and 10 minutes of your time and you got axle sliders. Some T hose connectors, plastic bottles and zip-ties and you got radiator/carb/crankcase breather catch cans. For handlebar sliders it depends on what you got for handguards. I just put some thick hose on my Moose guards and called it good but that definitely can be improved on.

For anyone on the fence if you show up and show at least some effort there's very likely be enough people and parts to help you out and get your bike ready.

Looks like I'm out and be tearing down the motor over the weekend.

kneedragger · 06-25-2009, 10:37 AM

Little Mario and I will be there to show our support!

JCoulter · 06-25-2009, 10:55 AM

I can't make it down, but I can't wait to check out the pictures.

Motophotog · 06-26-2009, 08:46 AM

yeehaw. 24hrs.

ronwest99 · 06-26-2009, 11:50 AM

I've only been waiting for this day for 8 years. What's one more day?!

mcjunky · 06-26-2009, 03:30 PM

I should be there on the kx, gonna head over saturday night and camp.
I just can't wait to finally ride a real dirt section, not just an afterthought 2 corners of dirt back onto pavement. It looks great!!!
I think I will have to do a little carb work for the elevation though.....should probably try an knock that out tonight

Anyone know the elevation there by chance?

pscook · 06-26-2009, 09:21 PM

Originally Posted by mcjunky

I think I will have to do a little carb work for the elevation though.....should probably try an knock that out tonight

Anyone know the elevation there by chance?

Google says 82 feet. Round it up to 100 to be safe, you know, because that 18 feet will make a difference. Wait, it's in a trench that's on a hill, so you are on your own. Bring two plugs.

theJrod · 06-26-2009, 10:23 PM

Time to get a purpose-built SM I think.
Who wants to buy my gixxer? Ready to race!

dakh · 06-26-2009, 11:13 PM

Originally Posted by theJrod

Time to get a purpose-built SM I think.
Who wants to buy my gixxer? Ready to race!

Takes surprisingly little. Dirt bike, safety wire, catch cans, sliders, wheels, brakes. That's it. Do it!

theJrod · 06-27-2009, 01:16 PM

Originally Posted by dakh

Takes surprisingly little. Dirt bike, safety wire, catch cans, sliders, wheels, brakes. That's it. Do it!

Oh I know what it takes to build one... I would just need to sell my gixxer first that's all.

kneedragger · 06-27-2009, 04:33 PM

It was great to see Darren, Mike, Ron and a lot of other folks out there today at the SM event at PR. It was even more cool to see all of them out there riding their arses off. Pretty cool, personally, the dirt section scurred the shit out of me, but pretty cool none the less. Good luck to all tomorrow...

Cheers

dakh · 06-27-2009, 06:35 PM

That track is so fun it should be illegal. Anyone on the fence, come over to the races tomorrow and I'm sure you'll be convinced.

dakh · 06-27-2009, 06:45 PM

PS: have to also mention the track is awesome for spectating, you can see all the action from the top or go into the pits and watch from the side, and the dirt section is right there by the track entrance. PGP rocks!

Serpent · 06-27-2009, 07:57 PM

Im broke right now and Im working this weekend. I am gonna try to stop by Sun. Cant ride tho. :( I will be in on the next one fo sho.

dakh · 06-27-2009, 08:06 PM

Mains start at around 1:30.

superslushpuppy · 06-28-2009, 08:06 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eG35jyHp7kY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zc6pN90_Uug

bobbyk8 · 06-28-2009, 08:54 AM

awesome!

CJBaum · 06-28-2009, 11:09 AM

Check out the vid ! I cant seem to get it to imbed on here ?

Darren Beatty headcam @ PGP !

Motophotog · 06-28-2009, 06:28 PM

Hey Corey, nice seein you guys out there. THanks for letting me try out your camera. Supermoto guys, this camera is the one to have, has a strap for your goggles. so theres no mounting hardware or velcro needed!

Corey, you didnt edit out the pit section or my warmup lap!

Fastforward to 2:30 plz.

Todays races looked like a blast, and a good turn out
Thanks again!

richmeyer · 06-28-2009, 06:47 PM

I decided to come down and spend the 10 bucks to get in. Took a ton of pics, will have them posted at some point. Lots of fun. For anyone on the fence about checking these races out, DO IT! Now I really need a Sumo bike.

sistrum104 · 06-29-2009, 01:32 AM

You guys suck!! I am SO jealous!!

Nice video, Darren! It sounds like everyone had a blast!

Wendy
www.FourwindsRoadracing.com

ronwest99 · 06-29-2009, 02:40 PM

And if you guys want to meet up for a practice day let me know. I do have a spare bike (or will again once my 450 gets back together).

pscook · 06-29-2009, 04:39 PM

Originally Posted by ronwest99

And if you guys want to meet up for a practice day let me know. I do have a spare bike (or will again once my 450 gets back together).

Do you have any aversion to practicing Tuesday AM? I need some pointers and an extra set of eyes so that I can get more confident in the dirt. When I get my video uploaded (3 hours to upload?!?) you all will get to see some, well, creative approaches to hitting the whoops. And I mean "whoops!" I have a standing ultra super important meeting Tuesdays at 7 AM, but after that I can usually sneak out and play until 2. Or 1, whatever the cutoff time is for half day practice.

Will · 06-29-2009, 08:10 PM

I'm beginning to think magnetos don't exist, but if one ever turns up, my slow butt will be out trying to make sense of how a moldy Husqvarna works. Since I'm now self-unemployed, a Tuesday would work fine, especially if it's cheap.

88dx · 06-29-2009, 11:08 PM

That dirt section looks sweet. Im going to try and make it out next week I need to make a catch can and peg sliders then ill be out

ronwest99 · 06-29-2009, 11:32 PM

Originally Posted by pscook

Do you have any aversion to practicing Tuesday AM? I need some pointers and an extra set of eyes so that I can get more confident in the dirt. When I get my video uploaded (3 hours to upload?!?) you all will get to see some, well, creative approaches to hitting the whoops. And I mean "whoops!" I have a standing ultra super important meeting Tuesdays at 7 AM, but after that I can usually sneak out and play until 2. Or 1, whatever the cutoff time is for half day practice.

Tuesdays Am is difficult, since I have to burn a vacation day to do it (the office is in bellevue and just commuting to pgp takea bout 40 min).

I may be able to make time on a mid week afternoon though (thursday?)

pscook · 06-30-2009, 06:22 AM

Originally Posted by Will

I'm beginning to think magnetos don't exist, but if one ever turns up, my slow butt will be out trying to make sense of how a moldy Husqvarna works. Since I'm now self-unemployed, a Tuesday would work fine, especially if it's cheap.

$40 for a half day, plus either a) $25 daily license or b) $75 annual Competition license.

Give me a week or two to get past my last couple of vacation days and we can figure something out. Probably the earliest I could break away would be the 21st of July, maybe you'll have a magneto by then? Why not just use a battery? That bike cannot use that much power over a 20 minute duration.

pscook · 06-30-2009, 06:26 AM

Originally Posted by ronwest99

Tuesdays Am is difficult, since I have to burn a vacation day to do it (the office is in bellevue and just commuting to pgp takea bout 40 min).

I may be able to make time on a mid week afternoon though (thursday?)

I have to pick up my daughter from daycare Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday in North Seattle so those afternoons are not so good. I might be able to pull off a 1-4 Wednesday, but like I posted above I need to get back into the good graces of my boss to get a half day off. I'll drop you a note if something comes available.

ronwest99 · 07-01-2009, 07:30 AM

Phil posted this onboard vid to youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmJ0jGS3QEg

Phil, I can see some things in your line choice if you want to hear them.

pscook · 07-01-2009, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by ronwest99

Phil, I can see some things in your line choice if you want to hear them.

Of course I want to hear them. Unless you are going to make me slower so that I'm not a threat to the fast guys, but how am I going to know? I already know that I need to go much, much faster through the dirt and I need different/better tires for the asphalt. I was using DOT takeoffs, just to see how they worked. Not as good as SM tires, that's for sure. But, fire away. I am always willing to listen to constructive advice.

Edit: Where can I find the online schedule to confirm with the paper one I got in the mail yeaterday? I notice that the dates have changed for the August round at PGP, or is that a typo?

ronwest99 · 07-01-2009, 11:10 AM

Originally Posted by pscook

Of course I want to hear them. Unless you are going to make me slower so that I'm not a threat to the fast guys, but how am I going to know? I already know that I need to go much, much faster through the dirt and I need different/better tires for the asphalt. I was using DOT takeoffs, just to see how they worked. Not as good as SM tires, that's for sure. But, fire away. I am always willing to listen to constructive advice.

Edit: Where can I find the online schedule to confirm with the paper one I got in the mail yeaterday? I notice that the dates have changed for the August round at PGP, or is that a typo?

I need to update our site with that new date in aug. It got swapped around on us (grrrr).

It's easier to explain in person, but that last corner set before the straight (northwest corners)... you are turning right when you can go pretty much straight over the curb to skip that motion.

then you need to finish the left a bit more (stay down in the camber) to be able to get on the gas while you are turning right for the straight. If you can do that, I think you will be going about 10mph faster on the straight.

In the northeast corners, I can hear you coast in the chicane, then moderate throttle in that huge sweeper. You need to be driving the front tire into the ground by being deeper on the throttle. Traction is not a problem there and your line it a little too wide. It was one place on the 250 that I could make good time on the 450s by having the corner speed.

That make sense?


06-16-2009, 08:08 AM	#1
Motophotog Retired Joined: Jun 2006 From: Federal Way I Ride: KTM Supermoto, Plated YZ426 Supermoto, 74 Suzuki GT250 Hustler, Yamaha GT80	PGP Supermoto USA Rd 2! June 27 & 28 When: June 28th Where: New supermoto/kart track, Pacific Grand Prix, at Pacific Raceways. What: A good ol' round of racing. Come out and ride, its nothing professional, and gobs of fun. Come watch for free (im assuming) or ride. This is a non-WMRRA weekend, so come out. Tech requirements are: These requirements are both for big bikes and minis: 1. Drill and safety wire oil drain plugs and filler caps – may substitute with silicon sealant or equivalent. 2. No leaking fluids of any kind; oil, water or fuel. 3. No antifreeze in cooling system; water wetter or equivalent (engine ice) ok 4. Carburetor overflow lines MUST be routed into a suitable catch container. 5. Lights and turn signal indicators should be removed; tape over headlamp ok. 6. peg sliders are required 7. front and rear axle sliders are required 8. No kickstands (mini or big bike) 9. Handguards (with sliders) are highly recommended for all bikes. Saturday 6/27 will be a typical trackday. Sunday is the races. Typical sunday schedules are: 7:30-8:30 sign up and tech 8:45 riders meeting 9-11am practice (2 per group) 11:30 heat races 2pm mains Prices are minimal! 60/30/10 $60 for main class $30 for second class $10 for that final class if you so dare So for 100 dollars, you're on the track 9 times! Who's in? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by Motophotog; 06-16-2009 at 08:10 AM..


06-16-2009, 10:51 AM	#2
pscook Pit Crew Joined: Jan 2008 From: Shoreline I Ride: GSXR600, CBR600, YZ444, RZ350	I might be there Sunday for racing, depending on how well Saturday goes with chores and family. When do you want to get your parts? How can we coordinate? Will you want to be racing this weekend? Oh, I'll be at the track Tuesday, if you want to come down and play. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-17-2009, 02:49 AM	#3
sistrum104 Training Wheels Joined: Apr 2007 From: Seattle	If I'm not working that weekend? Wendy www.FourwindsRoadracing.com __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-17-2009, 06:35 AM	#4
Motophotog Retired Joined: Jun 2006 From: Federal Way I Ride: KTM Supermoto, Plated YZ426 Supermoto, 74 Suzuki GT250 Hustler, Yamaha GT80	Same phil. I'm looking to get down both days, but likely will only be Sunday. Im trying to get as many people as i can to come down. Promote the sport! Nice Wendy! Now i just need to find some ol' beat up tire warmers. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-23-2009, 01:38 PM	#5
Motophotog Retired Joined: Jun 2006 From: Federal Way I Ride: KTM Supermoto, Plated YZ426 Supermoto, 74 Suzuki GT250 Hustler, Yamaha GT80	Hoping to make it for Saturday, see how i like (or dislike) the dirt section. This will determine if im in for sunday. PNW? Hello? People have been travelling all over the state (and canada, and oregon) for supermoto, and now you have a track around the corner, and only 2 replies?????????? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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06-23-2009, 06:59 PM	#7
sistrum104 Training Wheels Joined: Apr 2007 From: Seattle	I'm working. Have fun out there! Wendy www.FourwindsRoadracing.com __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-24-2009, 07:03 AM	#8
Motophotog Retired Joined: Jun 2006 From: Federal Way I Ride: KTM Supermoto, Plated YZ426 Supermoto, 74 Suzuki GT250 Hustler, Yamaha GT80	Phil I'll PM you __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-25-2009, 10:37 AM	#11
kneedragger Pit Crew Joined: Jun 2006 From: tacoma I Ride: '06 GSX-R750	Little Mario and I will be there to show our support! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-25-2009, 10:55 AM	#12
JCoulter Endorsed Joined: Jul 2007 From: Arlington, WA I Ride: 02 GSXR 750	I can't make it down, but I can't wait to check out the pictures. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-26-2009, 08:46 AM	#13
Motophotog Retired Joined: Jun 2006 From: Federal Way I Ride: KTM Supermoto, Plated YZ426 Supermoto, 74 Suzuki GT250 Hustler, Yamaha GT80	yeehaw. 24hrs. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-26-2009, 11:50 AM	#14
ronwest99 Endorsed Joined: May 2008 From: Kirkland,WA I Ride: KTM 450 XCF,250 SXF	I've only been waiting for this day for 8 years. What's one more day?! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-26-2009, 03:30 PM	#15
mcjunky Superbiker Joined: Jun 2005 From: spokane I Ride: rz's, rd's, kx's, nsr's, rx, yz with a little zx thrown in	I should be there on the kx, gonna head over saturday night and camp. I just can't wait to finally ride a real dirt section, not just an afterthought 2 corners of dirt back onto pavement. It looks great!!! I think I will have to do a little carb work for the elevation though.....should probably try an knock that out tonight Anyone know the elevation there by chance? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-26-2009, 10:23 PM	#17
theJrod Moderator Joined: Feb 2006 From: Marysville, WA I Ride: Scooty Puff Sr: The Doom-Bringer!	Time to get a purpose-built SM I think. Who wants to buy my gixxer? Ready to race! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-27-2009, 04:33 PM	#20
kneedragger Pit Crew Joined: Jun 2006 From: tacoma I Ride: '06 GSX-R750	It was great to see Darren, Mike, Ron and a lot of other folks out there today at the SM event at PR. It was even more cool to see all of them out there riding their arses off. Pretty cool, personally, the dirt section scurred the shit out of me, but pretty cool none the less. Good luck to all tomorrow... Cheers __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-27-2009, 06:35 PM	#21
dakh Superbiker Joined: Sep 2007 From: Seattle, WA I Ride: the walk	That track is so fun it should be illegal. Anyone on the fence, come over to the races tomorrow and I'm sure you'll be convinced. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-27-2009, 06:45 PM	#22
dakh Superbiker Joined: Sep 2007 From: Seattle, WA I Ride: the walk	PS: have to also mention the track is awesome for spectating, you can see all the action from the top or go into the pits and watch from the side, and the dirt section is right there by the track entrance. PGP rocks! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-27-2009, 07:57 PM	#23
Serpent Endorsed Joined: Jul 2006 From: Seattle	Im broke right now and Im working this weekend. I am gonna try to stop by Sun. Cant ride tho. :( I will be in on the next one fo sho. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-27-2009, 08:06 PM	#24
dakh Superbiker Joined: Sep 2007 From: Seattle, WA I Ride: the walk	Mains start at around 1:30. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-28-2009, 08:54 AM	#26
bobbyk8 Training Wheels Joined: Dec 2008 From: Fort Lewis, Wa I Ride: 2008 GSXR 1000	awesome! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-28-2009, 11:09 AM	#27
CJBaum Endorsed Joined: May 2008 From: Lacey / Olympia, WA	Check out the vid ! I cant seem to get it to imbed on here ? Darren Beatty headcam @ PGP ! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-28-2009, 06:28 PM	#28
Motophotog Retired Joined: Jun 2006 From: Federal Way I Ride: KTM Supermoto, Plated YZ426 Supermoto, 74 Suzuki GT250 Hustler, Yamaha GT80	Hey Corey, nice seein you guys out there. THanks for letting me try out your camera. Supermoto guys, this camera is the one to have, has a strap for your goggles. so theres no mounting hardware or velcro needed! Corey, you didnt edit out the pit section or my warmup lap! Fastforward to 2:30 plz. Todays races looked like a blast, and a good turn out Thanks again! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-28-2009, 06:47 PM	#29
richmeyer Endorsed Joined: Apr 2009 From: hellevue, wa I Ride: 2008 Ducati Hypermotard	I decided to come down and spend the 10 bucks to get in. Took a ton of pics, will have them posted at some point. Lots of fun. For anyone on the fence about checking these races out, DO IT! Now I really need a Sumo bike. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-29-2009, 01:32 AM	#30
sistrum104 Training Wheels Joined: Apr 2007 From: Seattle	You guys suck!! I am SO jealous!! Nice video, Darren! It sounds like everyone had a blast! Wendy www.FourwindsRoadracing.com __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-29-2009, 02:40 PM	#31
ronwest99 Endorsed Joined: May 2008 From: Kirkland,WA I Ride: KTM 450 XCF,250 SXF	And if you guys want to meet up for a practice day let me know. I do have a spare bike (or will again once my 450 gets back together). __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-29-2009, 08:10 PM	#33
Will WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Jul 2005 From: Seattle I Ride: really slowly	I'm beginning to think magnetos don't exist, but if one ever turns up, my slow butt will be out trying to make sense of how a moldy Husqvarna works. Since I'm now self-unemployed, a Tuesday would work fine, especially if it's cheap. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-29-2009, 11:08 PM	#34
88dx WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Jan 2008 From: Bellingham I Ride: On the sidewalk	That dirt section looks sweet. Im going to try and make it out next week I need to make a catch can and peg sliders then ill be out __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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