PNW Riders

dinolee · 03-07-2007, 01:49 PM

Please check out the WMRRA forum thread for which room and discussion points:

http://www.wmrra.com/forums/showthread.php?p=12892

liv4thekill · 03-07-2007, 02:03 PM

Everyone be sure to pay attention when they talk about GRIDDING!

Hypnotiq · 03-07-2007, 02:05 PM

I wish I could be there to hear some of the questions. Lasts years classic question.

"At what point do you know you've run out of traction?"

The guy was serious too...

Mr Sunshine · 03-07-2007, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by Hypnotiq

I wish I could be there to hear some of the questions. Lasts years classic question.

"At what point do you know you've run out of traction?"

The guy was serious too...

Yeah that was a funny line of questions....funny right until the point you realized you'll be on the same track and grid as him.

liv4thekill · 03-07-2007, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by Hypnotiq

I wish I could be there to hear some of the questions. Lasts years classic question.

"At what point do you know you've run out of traction?"

The guy was serious too...

I wish I coulda heard that.

I was half-asleep all day tho.

Any idea how many of the 70+ novices are on literbikes?

Mr Sunshine · 03-07-2007, 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by liv4thekill

I wish I coulda heard that.

I was half-asleep all day tho.

Any idea how many of the 70+ novices are on literbikes?

Afraid of a little competation?

liv4thekill · 03-07-2007, 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by Mr Sunshine

Afraid of a little competation?

Nope. As soon as we're out of T1 they're mine! I LOVE passing literbikes on my 636.

A big grid w/ lots of literbikes bogging their engines 'cause they don't know how to pass people means more passing for me.

No Quarter · 03-08-2007, 09:15 AM

Originally Posted by Hypnotiq

I wish I could be there to hear some of the questions. Lasts years classic question.

"At what point do you know you've run out of traction?"

The guy was serious too...

Or the guy (to remain nameless...) that asked "what if I'm really fast right away, can I get out of novice?"

eeek, we all rolled our eyes at that one....

late apex · 03-08-2007, 09:39 AM

Originally Posted by No Quarter

Or the guy (to remain nameless...) that asked "what if I'm really fast right away, can I get out of novice?"

eeek, we all rolled our eyes at that one....

You'll probably get that question again this year.

No Quarter · 03-08-2007, 10:11 AM

yeah your right...

Some of these guys crack me up, but they usually come around pretty quick.

Its pretty humbling when Mike or Eli go by you with the throttle pinned and your standing on the brakes.....

That very thing happened to me my novice year... Mike, Eli, Ross and KC all went by, on both sides into the braking zone of T3 pinned and I was already on the brakes...of course I already knew I was slow, but was still amazed at the speed those guys carrried. It inspired me.

I look forward to working with the new guys and gals. sure there are some dorks who actually think they are fast... But most are just nice people who want to learn how to ride better and have some fun.

Hypnotiq · 03-08-2007, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by No Quarter

Or the guy (to remain nameless...) that asked "what if I'm really fast right away, can I get out of novice?"

eeek, we all rolled our eyes at that one....

That question gets asked every year.

late apex · 03-08-2007, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by No Quarter

yeah your right...

Its pretty humbling when Mike or Eli go by you with the throttle pinned and your standing on the brakes.....

That very thing happened to me my novice year... Mike, Eli, Ross and KC all went by, on both sides into the braking zone of T3 pinned and I was already on the brakes...of course I already knew I was slow, but was still amazed at the speed those guys carrried. It inspired me.

Similar thing happened to me last year as the row of SVs steamrolls me. I'm the guy on the black Hurricane in early lightweight gp that you guys on the SVs blow past at the Spokane rounds. My favorite was turn 6, when I had SVs on both sides of me in the slowest corner of the track. I don't think I held anyone up though.

I promise, I'll go faster this year.

Hypnotiq · 03-08-2007, 12:01 PM

Well if it was Allister, he would just hit you if you're in the way in T6. Just ask Jake.

I kid, I kid Allister. Don't punt me in 750.

Mr Sunshine · 03-08-2007, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by late apex

Similar thing happened to me last year as the row of SVs steamrolls me. I'm the guy on the black Hurricane in early lightweight gp that you guys on the SVs blow past at the Spokane rounds. My favorite was turn 6, when I had SVs on both sides of me in the slowest corner of the track. I don't think I held anyone up though.

I promise, I'll go faster this year.

Don't worry...I'll give you a race in the back of the class with my SV.

smcnees · 03-08-2007, 01:36 PM

Hey! I got dibs on last place in 650SS. You can't have it. It's MINE!

PNW282 · 03-08-2007, 01:55 PM

Three goals for novice season in priority order....

Have a shit load of fun.
Don't completely bankrupt myself
Don't be last. (I'm just too competitive for that and it is racing right?)

Super_MeowMeow · 03-09-2007, 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by No Quarter

yeah your right...

I look forward to working with the new guys and gals. sure there are some dorks who actually think they are fast... But most are just nice people who want to learn how to ride better and have some fun.

Thanks Allistar for recognizing the "gals" of the group.

Looks like it's just me and Jenny, but we'd like to be acknowledged as serious racers as well.

And I'm totally about learning and having fun in the process! All this SV talk is getting me excited!! I hope there are more SV's in novice then just me. I want to have a race with THEM, not the liter bikes.

late apex · 03-09-2007, 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by Super_MeowMeow

Thanks Allistar for recognizing the "gals" of the group.

Looks like it's just me and Jenny, but we'd like to be acknowledged as serious racers as well.

And I'm totally about learning and having fun in the process! All this SV talk is getting me excited!! I hope there are more SV's in novice then just me. I want to have a race with THEM, not the liter bikes.

It's more fun to pass the liter bikes.

Super_MeowMeow · 03-09-2007, 03:02 PM

Originally Posted by late apex

It's more fun to pass the liter bikes.

This I know, but still frustrating when they pass you right back on the straight, and you have to do it all over again.

Geoff4RFC · 03-10-2007, 11:23 PM

This you all probably know already, just a word to all the new folk hitting the track this season (pardon the expression). The best thing to do while getting passed by faster machines is to hold your line. I'm sure you'll all do quite well.

Motophotog · 03-11-2007, 12:17 AM

man i wish i could have known about this. Anyone wanna shed light on stuff covered for us newbs?

Geoff4RFC · 03-11-2007, 10:28 AM

Yeah, you've made your point, it sounds like pretty obvious stuff. When your out there and you think your putting your grove down and your doing.....oh.....close to 100mph through turn one (or maybe your already up to full lock throttle by now?) and some one comes by you with inches between you doing 60-80mph faster and scares you stupid.....talk to me then.

snake · 03-11-2007, 01:02 PM

The class was real good. I don't remember any stupid questions being asked. It looks like 75% or so of the novices are on 600's and only a few on 1000's.

snake · 03-11-2007, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by revhard

man i wish i could have known about this. Anyone wanna shed light on stuff covered for us newbs?

Uh, you are on wmrra site right? If you didn't know about this class then you aren't racing.

Geoff4RFC · 03-11-2007, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by snake

Uh, you are on wmrra site right? If you didn't know about this class then you aren't racing.

I'm pretty sure he was being facetious about the "hold your line" statement I made, at least I hope he was............that seems to be the norm from these threads.

ricksr6 · 03-11-2007, 05:06 PM

Guess if Rev missed the class he will be all talk for another year!! So much for that track bike Rev!!!!

Geoff4RFC · 03-11-2007, 05:09 PM

You talking to me Rick?

Geoff4RFC · 03-11-2007, 05:13 PM

Oh, you were talking about the REVHARD fellow. Me being the track Chaplain up in the Northwest, a lot of guys have nicknamed me the "REV".

You had me for a second.

You gonna come visit us this year? Maybe try out Pacific Raceway and Portland International?

No Quarter · 03-11-2007, 10:26 PM

Originally Posted by Super_MeowMeow

Thanks Allistar for recognizing the "gals" of the group.

Looks like it's just me and Jenny, but we'd like to be acknowledged as serious racers as well.

And I'm totally about learning and having fun in the process! All this SV talk is getting me excited!! I hope there are more SV's in novice then just me. I want to have a race with THEM, not the liter bikes.

I'm glad to see you gals there!!!!

Good luck and have fun.

Racing is racing, male or female. But, if you want some perspective from a female racer, please talk to Wendy. She is very smart, very good, very fast and probably the fastest chick in the west (seriously!!!)

No Quarter · 03-11-2007, 10:28 PM

Originally Posted by Super_MeowMeow

This I know, but still frustrating when they pass you right back on the straight, and you have to do it all over again.

Ah but thats the fun!!!! Giving up huge horsepower and STILL lapping faster!!! Bragging rights!!!!

I can do a 1:35.00 on a SS SV 650 (about 85rwhp) And I'm not afraid to let people know it... GSXR1000??? I laugh, HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

An SV is such a great novice race bike!!! good luck!!!!!

Hypnotiq · 03-12-2007, 11:46 AM

Yeah Wendy is fast.

She schools me regularly.

snake · 03-12-2007, 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by Geoff4RFC

Oh, you were talking about the REVHARD fellow. Me being the track Chaplain up in the Northwest, a lot of guys have nicknamed me the "REV".

You had me for a second.

You gonna come visit us this year? Maybe try out Pacific Raceway and Portland International?

Oh, they have a Chaplain. That is cool.

No Quarter · 03-12-2007, 07:46 PM

God has to love a man in yellow Chuck Taylors!!

Geoff4RFC · 03-12-2007, 08:04 PM

Dude, you rock!!! You love my Neon yellow Chuck Taylors???? $500 and they're yours today!!!

Super_MeowMeow · 03-13-2007, 08:28 AM

Originally Posted by Geoff4RFC

When your out there and you think your putting your grove down and your doing.....oh.....close to 100mph through turn one (or maybe your already up to full lock throttle by now?) and some one comes by you with inches between you doing 60-80mph faster and scares you stupid.....talk to me then.

Maybe this is a stupid question, but are there gonna be bikes going 100mph in T1??? Cuz I'm on an SV and I believe I'm going 130 pinned still.... Soo who's going 100?

That is why novice is scary.

Originally Posted by No Quarter

I'm glad to see you gals there!!!!

Good luck and have fun.

Racing is racing, male or female. But, if you want some perspective from a female racer, please talk to Wendy. She is very smart, very good, very fast and probably the fastest chick in the west (seriously!!!)

She's my hero.

I sought her out last year at AF and she led me around the track, as well as with the Sully school. I fully intend on learning everything and anything from her this year as well. She suggested I race too (even though the thought had already been brewing). I just wish there were more females out there. At least I brought Jenny with me this year!

No Quarter · 03-13-2007, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by Geoff4RFC

Dude, you rock!!! You love my Neon yellow Chuck Taylors???? $500 and they're yours today!!!

Whats not to love? Except the price of course!!!!!!

ricksr6 · 03-13-2007, 05:31 PM

Originally Posted by Geoff4RFC

Oh, you were talking about the REVHARD fellow. Me being the track Chaplain up in the Northwest, a lot of guys have nicknamed me the "REV".

You had me for a second.

You gonna come visit us this year? Maybe try out Pacific Raceway and Portland International?

Yeah Geoff I was talking about Revhard, he was all gungho about racing. But since he missed the class guess he will have to wait till next year.

I am planning on making the first race in Seattle!! Hope it isn't raining!!! I am WMRRA #697, and WERA #997 now!!

liv4thekill · 03-13-2007, 05:37 PM

Originally Posted by Super_MeowMeow

Maybe this is a stupid question, but are there gonna be bikes going 100mph in T1??? Cuz I'm on an SV and I believe I'm going 130 pinned still.... Soo who's going 100?

That is why novice is scary.

She's my hero.

I sought her out last year at AF and she led me around the track, as well as with the Sully school. I fully intend on learning everything and anything from her this year as well. She suggested I race too (even though the thought had already been brewing). I just wish there were more females out there. At least I brought Jenny with me this year!

If anyone's on a Ninja 250 again, then yeah, someone will be going only 100 thru T1.

Geoff4RFC · 03-13-2007, 08:12 PM

Originally Posted by Super_MeowMeow

Maybe this is a stupid question, but are there gonna be bikes going 100mph in T1??? Cuz I'm on an SV and I believe I'm going 130 pinned still.... Soo who's going 100?

That is why novice is scary.

She's my hero.

I sought her out last year at AF and she led me around the track, as well as with the Sully school. I fully intend on learning everything and anything from her this year as well. She suggested I race too (even though the thought had already been brewing). I just wish there were more females out there. At least I brought Jenny with me this year!

No, it's not a stupid question, unfortunately, new riders to the track get a little unnerved at going wide-open through a semi-blind turn. That's awesome that your going through pinned, that's the way to do it. So be very careful when going in behind someone who's new, you never know what might take place. Turn 8 is another bad place where newbies will roll way off.

Geoff4RFC · 03-13-2007, 08:13 PM

Originally Posted by No Quarter

Whats not to love? Except the price of course!!!!!!

Alright for you, half price!!


03-07-2007, 01:49 PM	#1
dinolee Training Wheels Joined: Dec 2006 From: Bothell I Ride: and go boom a lot	WMRRA NRC Classroom confirmed at RMC on Mar. 10th. Please check out the WMRRA forum thread for which room and discussion points: http://www.wmrra.com/forums/showthread.php?p=12892 __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-07-2007, 02:03 PM	#2
liv4thekill Mr. Lexus Joined: Aug 2005 From: Redmond,WA I Ride: R1? R6?	Everyone be sure to pay attention when they talk about GRIDDING! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-07-2007, 02:05 PM	#3
Hypnotiq MotoGP Contender Joined: Oct 2005 From: Issaquah, WA I Ride: Race: 06GSXR750 - Street: 09 Eight Four Eight	I wish I could be there to hear some of the questions. Lasts years classic question. "At what point do you know you've run out of traction?" The guy was serious too... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-08-2007, 10:11 AM	#10
No Quarter WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Jan 2006 From: 2nd star to the right and straight on 'til morning... I Ride: Bike #121	yeah your right... Some of these guys crack me up, but they usually come around pretty quick. Its pretty humbling when Mike or Eli go by you with the throttle pinned and your standing on the brakes..... That very thing happened to me my novice year... Mike, Eli, Ross and KC all went by, on both sides into the braking zone of T3 pinned and I was already on the brakes...of course I already knew I was slow, but was still amazed at the speed those guys carrried. It inspired me. I look forward to working with the new guys and gals. sure there are some dorks who actually think they are fast... But most are just nice people who want to learn how to ride better and have some fun. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-08-2007, 12:01 PM	#13
Hypnotiq MotoGP Contender Joined: Oct 2005 From: Issaquah, WA I Ride: Race: 06GSXR750 - Street: 09 Eight Four Eight	Well if it was Allister, he would just hit you if you're in the way in T6. Just ask Jake. I kid, I kid Allister. Don't punt me in 750. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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03-08-2007, 01:36 PM	#15
smcnees Endorsed Joined: Nov 2006 From: Poulsbo I Ride: Rain-FJR/Sun-Thruxton/Track-SV650/Bored-Wife's Sprint ST	Hey! I got dibs on last place in 650SS. You can't have it. It's MINE! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-08-2007, 01:55 PM	#16
PNW282 WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Feb 2006 From: Olympia, WA Blog Entries: 3 I Ride: GSXR750, SV650, CBR929, CRF450R, YZ250F, 400EX, KTM 50SX	Three goals for novice season in priority order.... Have a shit load of fun. Don't completely bankrupt myself Don't be last. (I'm just too competitive for that and it is racing right?) __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-10-2007, 11:23 PM	#20
Geoff4RFC Zone Head Joined: Mar 2007 From: Tacoma, WA I Ride: Paulson's GSX-R 600, Ricks R6, Chris's CBR600, Dave's RC51, SB Motorsports SV650, Rhett's GSX-R1000 and Gary B's R6	This you all probably know already, just a word to all the new folk hitting the track this season (pardon the expression). The best thing to do while getting passed by faster machines is to hold your line. I'm sure you'll all do quite well. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-11-2007, 12:17 AM	#21
Motophotog Retired Joined: Jun 2006 From: Federal Way I Ride: KTM Supermoto, Plated YZ426 Supermoto, 74 Suzuki GT250 Hustler, Yamaha GT80	man i wish i could have known about this. Anyone wanna shed light on stuff covered for us newbs? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-11-2007, 10:28 AM	#22
Geoff4RFC Zone Head Joined: Mar 2007 From: Tacoma, WA I Ride: Paulson's GSX-R 600, Ricks R6, Chris's CBR600, Dave's RC51, SB Motorsports SV650, Rhett's GSX-R1000 and Gary B's R6	Yeah, you've made your point, it sounds like pretty obvious stuff. When your out there and you think your putting your grove down and your doing.....oh.....close to 100mph through turn one (or maybe your already up to full lock throttle by now?) and some one comes by you with inches between you doing 60-80mph faster and scares you stupid.....talk to me then. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-11-2007, 01:02 PM	#23
snake Paralized with excitement Joined: May 2005 From: Spokane I Ride: GSX-R's	The class was real good. I don't remember any stupid questions being asked. It looks like 75% or so of the novices are on 600's and only a few on 1000's. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-11-2007, 05:06 PM	#26
ricksr6 The Doctor Joined: Jun 2006 From: Spokane I Ride: R6	Guess if Rev missed the class he will be all talk for another year!! So much for that track bike Rev!!!! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-11-2007, 05:09 PM	#27
Geoff4RFC Zone Head Joined: Mar 2007 From: Tacoma, WA I Ride: Paulson's GSX-R 600, Ricks R6, Chris's CBR600, Dave's RC51, SB Motorsports SV650, Rhett's GSX-R1000 and Gary B's R6	You talking to me Rick? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-11-2007, 05:13 PM	#28
Geoff4RFC Zone Head Joined: Mar 2007 From: Tacoma, WA I Ride: Paulson's GSX-R 600, Ricks R6, Chris's CBR600, Dave's RC51, SB Motorsports SV650, Rhett's GSX-R1000 and Gary B's R6	Oh, you were talking about the REVHARD fellow. Me being the track Chaplain up in the Northwest, a lot of guys have nicknamed me the "REV". You had me for a second. You gonna come visit us this year? Maybe try out Pacific Raceway and Portland International? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-12-2007, 11:46 AM	#31
Hypnotiq MotoGP Contender Joined: Oct 2005 From: Issaquah, WA I Ride: Race: 06GSXR750 - Street: 09 Eight Four Eight	Yeah Wendy is fast. She schools me regularly. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-12-2007, 07:46 PM	#33
No Quarter WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Jan 2006 From: 2nd star to the right and straight on 'til morning... I Ride: Bike #121	God has to love a man in yellow Chuck Taylors!! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-12-2007, 08:04 PM	#34
Geoff4RFC Zone Head Joined: Mar 2007 From: Tacoma, WA I Ride: Paulson's GSX-R 600, Ricks R6, Chris's CBR600, Dave's RC51, SB Motorsports SV650, Rhett's GSX-R1000 and Gary B's R6	Dude, you rock!!! You love my Neon yellow Chuck Taylors???? $500 and they're yours today!!! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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