Weather Warriors (The Ridge)

Seattle · 10-23-2012, 11:50 AM

Saw this on FB and about crapped myself! I'm so down for another track day, this could work out awesome if the weather cooperates.

http://www.ridgemotorsportspark.com/news/

S1KRR · 10-23-2012, 12:04 PM

Definitely interested if the weather cooperates, will have to see how this develops.

Deerhunter · 10-23-2012, 12:28 PM

As owners go, Rod is very cool. This is just one example of many, as may be attested to by other promoters.

Willow · 10-23-2012, 08:54 PM

This is really cool, and creative to make a track useful all year long. I too will be interested.

KNanthrup · 10-23-2012, 09:13 PM

Wow great idea, I'm all over this

Darvax · 10-23-2012, 10:08 PM

That's really cool. I love the forward thinking.

TJC · 10-24-2012, 08:05 AM

I think it's a pretty good idea. But I was curious about how mixed days (cars + bikes) would work with the rainout. I assume there are conditions that would be a rainout for bikes but not for cars. Would they just cancel and refund the motorcycle sessions? Or would they let the bikes run anyway?

The response I got was:

"It will totally depend on how many cars are signed up. If we have enough to pay for services, then yes we could go ahead. We have to break even on the cost of safety crews."

Which, I think, means: we're not going to run bikes if it's not safe. And if not running bikes means we can't break even then we'll cancel the cars too.

Sentor · 10-24-2012, 08:16 AM

Emailed!

We'll have to get a group here in the Portland area that could coordinate shared transport.

nater73 · 10-24-2012, 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by Sentor

Emailed!

We'll have to get a group here in the Portland area that could coordinate shared transport.

Good idea, I would be interested. I only have a small pickup but have I can always borrow a trailer for it as well if that helps.

Sentor · 10-24-2012, 08:56 AM

I can haul 3 bikes total, so if we get a clear, beautiful Wed-Thurs-Friday, I would jump!

dwschultzy · 10-24-2012, 11:10 AM

Originally Posted by TJC

I think it's a pretty good idea. But I was curious about how mixed days (cars + bikes) would work with the rainout. I assume there are conditions that would be a rainout for bikes but not for cars. Would they just cancel and refund the motorcycle sessions? Or would they let the bikes run anyway?

The response I got was:

"It will totally depend on how many cars are signed up. If we have enough to pay for services, then yes we could go ahead. We have to break even on the cost of safety crews."

Which, I think, means: we're not going to run bikes if it's not safe. And if not running bikes means we can't break even then we'll cancel the cars too.

What condition would be considered a rain out for bikes but not cars?

If I show up to a day and it starts raining, I'm putting rain tires on and not being a pussy. I can't think of any wet condition where its safer for one type of vehicle vs the other.

SiCC · 10-24-2012, 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by dwschultzy

If I show up to a day and it starts raining, I'm putting rain tires cuz im a huge pussy. I can't think of any wet condition where its safer for one type of vehicle vs the other.

except cars dont fall over.

TRAIL BOSS · 10-24-2012, 03:02 PM

Signed up. This might be fun!

TJC · 10-24-2012, 06:10 PM

Originally Posted by dwschultzy

What condition would be considered a rain out for bikes but not cars?

I'm not an expert on car track days. I've never done one. But judging by my own decisions about when to go fast in car vs when to go fast on the bike vs when to go slow, I'd say there's a certain amount of water that's acceptable in a car that's not acceptable on a bike.

But maybe that's just me.

dwschultzy · 10-24-2012, 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by TJC

But maybe that's just me.

ahhhhh, makes sense...?

Me, I go faster on a bike in the rain than I do in a car. But I'm not an expert on either......maybe its just me.

PWALL · 10-24-2012, 08:14 PM

So much want! I may just do this good find!

TRMG · 10-25-2012, 04:45 AM

So, a bit of clarification. This particular "mixed" day may, or may not, be a "one off". What we want to happen is for users to meet and greet each other, share our common bond. Which means, I gotta yak you up at lunch.

I also want the turn workers and safety crew involved as well. My goal is for all of us to become not only familiar, but interdependent, upon each other. We are, you may or may not know, an industry segment. And we are a minority, I don't care of you ride bikes, drive cars, or play with boats.

We are recreational users of energy, attempting to usher in a new era of alternative energy by using up what we have :-) (for those of you that have heard my theory, pass it along).

Regarding rain out, my view is a rain out is a rain out. So, for instance, should Wednesday before Black Friday call for an 80% chance of rain, were done, and we call it off. Everyone gets their money back.

If it begins to rain during the day, we ride it out for an hour or so. If it looks to continue, we call the day, and refund a proportionate amount.

I do mean real rain of course, not wet fog

The safety and turn worker crews will work with us on this. The intent is two fold.

1. Have fun, and keep our sport "top of mind" in the off season

2. connect the community in a way that might not ordinarily happen.

You have probably seen me write this before, but I believe it to my very core.

We either pull the oars together, or we drown individually.

And this should be fun, not difficult, and something you want to do over and again. That way, I can keep food on the table

RP and TRMG Team

Xmxer · 10-25-2012, 06:56 AM

I am very excited about this. Signed up!

Swanny · 10-25-2012, 10:25 AM

Cold, wet, off-season track days shared w/ go-carts and cages???

email sent!

S1KRR · 10-25-2012, 10:48 AM

Replied and email sent as well!


10-23-2012, 11:50 AM	#1
Seattle Shredder Joined: Jun 2008 From: Renton I Ride: VFR 750 Street / CRF450 MX / GSXR 750 Track / SX65 Pit	Weather Warriors (The Ridge) Saw this on FB and about crapped myself! I'm so down for another track day, this could work out awesome if the weather cooperates. http://www.ridgemotorsportspark.com/news/ __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-23-2012, 12:04 PM	#2
S1KRR Licensed Joined: Aug 2010 From: Renton, WA I Ride: BMW S1000RR, Suzuki SV650	Definitely interested if the weather cooperates, will have to see how this develops. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-23-2012, 12:28 PM	#3
Deerhunter Peg Dragger Joined: Oct 2007 From: Portland, OR I Ride: Motorbikes	As owners go, Rod is very cool. This is just one example of many, as may be attested to by other promoters. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-23-2012, 08:54 PM	#4
Willow Knee Dragger Joined: Oct 2006 From: Silverdale, Wa I Ride: DRZ 400SM, 848evo	This is really cool, and creative to make a track useful all year long. I too will be interested. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-23-2012, 09:13 PM	#5
KNanthrup Shredder Joined: Jul 2008 From: Issaquah, WA I Ride: '09 CBR1000RR. '95 R1100GS	Wow great idea, I'm all over this __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-23-2012, 10:08 PM	#6
Darvax Licensed Joined: Dec 2005 From: Bellevue, Wa I Ride: GSX-R600 20th Anniversary	That's really cool. I love the forward thinking. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-24-2012, 08:05 AM	#7
TJC Endorsed Joined: Jun 2009 From: Redmond, WA I Ride: two bikes in the morning. I ride two bikes at night. I ride two bikes in the afternoon cuz it makes me feel alright.	I think it's a pretty good idea. But I was curious about how mixed days (cars + bikes) would work with the rainout. I assume there are conditions that would be a rainout for bikes but not for cars. Would they just cancel and refund the motorcycle sessions? Or would they let the bikes run anyway? The response I got was: "It will totally depend on how many cars are signed up. If we have enough to pay for services, then yes we could go ahead. We have to break even on the cost of safety crews." Which, I think, means: we're not going to run bikes if it's not safe. And if not running bikes means we can't break even then we'll cancel the cars too. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-24-2012, 08:16 AM	#8
Sentor Novice Racer Joined: Feb 2006 From: Beaverton, OR I Ride: 2008 R6 Race Bike - #52 - And whatever's in the shop!	Emailed! We'll have to get a group here in the Portland area that could coordinate shared transport. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-24-2012, 08:56 AM	#10
Sentor Novice Racer Joined: Feb 2006 From: Beaverton, OR I Ride: 2008 R6 Race Bike - #52 - And whatever's in the shop!	I can haul 3 bikes total, so if we get a clear, beautiful Wed-Thurs-Friday, I would jump! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-24-2012, 03:02 PM	#13
TRAIL BOSS Defiler of Threads Joined: Apr 2007 From: Arlington I Ride: for OPRT with an 06 ZX-tenaaaaargh Fighter and an 07 SXV550 (The Darkness)	Signed up. This might be fun! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-24-2012, 08:14 PM	#16
PWALL Licensed Joined: May 2011 From: Sammamish, WA I Ride: Ducati Multistrada 1200S	So much want! I may just do this good find! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-25-2012, 04:45 AM	#17
TRMG Newbie Joined: Nov 2011 From: The Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA	So, a bit of clarification. This particular "mixed" day may, or may not, be a "one off". What we want to happen is for users to meet and greet each other, share our common bond. Which means, I gotta yak you up at lunch. I also want the turn workers and safety crew involved as well. My goal is for all of us to become not only familiar, but interdependent, upon each other. We are, you may or may not know, an industry segment. And we are a minority, I don't care of you ride bikes, drive cars, or play with boats. We are recreational users of energy, attempting to usher in a new era of alternative energy by using up what we have :-) (for those of you that have heard my theory, pass it along). Regarding rain out, my view is a rain out is a rain out. So, for instance, should Wednesday before Black Friday call for an 80% chance of rain, were done, and we call it off. Everyone gets their money back. If it begins to rain during the day, we ride it out for an hour or so. If it looks to continue, we call the day, and refund a proportionate amount. I do mean real rain of course, not wet fog The safety and turn worker crews will work with us on this. The intent is two fold. 1. Have fun, and keep our sport "top of mind" in the off season 2. connect the community in a way that might not ordinarily happen. You have probably seen me write this before, but I believe it to my very core. We either pull the oars together, or we drown individually. And this should be fun, not difficult, and something you want to do over and again. That way, I can keep food on the table RP and TRMG Team __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by TRMG; 10-25-2012 at 04:49 AM..


10-25-2012, 06:56 AM	#18
Xmxer Training Wheels Joined: May 2011 From: Buckley, Wa	I am very excited about this. Signed up! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-25-2012, 10:25 AM	#19
Swanny Chicken Strips Joined: Aug 2009 From: Renton, WA I Ride: S1000RR,SV650S,R75/5	Cold, wet, off-season track days shared w/ go-carts and cages??? email sent! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-25-2012, 10:48 AM	#20
S1KRR Licensed Joined: Aug 2010 From: Renton, WA I Ride: BMW S1000RR, Suzuki SV650	Replied and email sent as well! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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