+++ FACTS FOR BLACKHAWK 7/9 & 7/10 +++

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  1. EvIL TwIn

    EvIL TwIn Entertainment Guru

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    Here are some helpful track day facts for Blackhawk Raceway

    LOCATION:
    Blackhawk Farms Raceway (BFR)
    15538 Praire Road
    South Beloit, IL 61080
    Click here for map location


    Gate Information:
    * BFR location is in CT (Central Time).
    * NO GATE FEE FOR ENTERING
    * Gate opens at 6 pm on Friday, July 8th and will remain open 24 hours until the end of the event on Sunday.


    Helpful facts for BFR:
    • Camping is available for the weekend (free to camp!)
    • Campfires are allowed, (don't forget the bug spray)
    • Showers are available
    • Race/Pump gas is available credit/debit only.
    • Concession stand open for breakfast and lunch
    • Evening track walks allowed (cold track)
    • Limited electricity available. Bring your generator
    • Pets are allowed and MUST be on a leash at all times. Please "clean up" after your pets
    • TSE will be there for Suspension
    • Tom will be there from STS for tire service

    Registration:
    • Registration opens at 7:00am Saturday & Sunday and closes at 8:15am for the rider's meeting, then will re-open after the rider's meeting.
    • Registration will be held inside the Tech shed (see map above). After you register, you will be handed a group sticker to place on the front of your bike. Place the sticker on the front of your bike someplace visible and secure, then head over to the tech area for inspection.


    Tech Inspection:

    (Please note some NEW tech rules regarding GoPro or similar cameras)
    • Tech inspection will be held over at the tech shed. Please be sure to register first before heading over to the tech inspection area.
    • All Gopros (or similar cameras) that is mounted on a motorcycle must have a tether from the camera case to a point on the motorcycle. It doesn't have to be pretty, it just has to be tethered and secure.
    • NO helmet mounted Gopros (or similar helmet mounted cameras) Unfortunately, they are NOT ALLOWED at all on track
    **Click the link below to find out what is required to pass Tech.
    http://www.sttforum.com/showthread.php?t=8457


    Riders Meeting:
    • There is a MANDATORY rider's meeting everyday at 8:15am.
    • Everyone is required to attend, including spectators if they are in the paddock.
    • The riders meeting will be held in front of the Tech Shed. Please be on time.


    Hot Track Schedule:
    • At 9am the Novice group reports to the classroom (immediately following the riders meeting) and Intermediate group goes on track first following the below schedule:
    **Intermediate Group 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00, 5:00
    **Advanced Group 9:20, 10:20, 11:20, 1:20, 2:20, 3:20, 4:20, 5:20
    **Novice Group 9:40, 10:40, 11:40, 1:40, 2:40, 3:40, 4:40, 5:40


    We ride R*** or shine, please come prepared for Wisconsin weather.:eek:

    ***Please keep your area clean do not leave any race gas cans, tires or any other garbage when you leave.***

    Any questions, please post here.
     
    #1 EvIL TwIn, Jul 5, 2016
    Last edited: Jul 6, 2016
  2. Aries

    Aries n00b

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    Will there be any suspension tuning available this weekend?
     
  3. EvIL TwIn

    EvIL TwIn Entertainment Guru

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    Updated my original post

    TSE will be there for suspension

    :cool:
     
  4. Zach

    Zach Rides with no training wheels

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  5. techdmn

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    Thanks Zach, I found the link in this forum about 10 seconds after I posted my question. That's usually the way it goes right, can't figure something out, finally ask, the answer is immediately obvious. :) I then deleted my question, but you were too quick for me!
     
  6. Zach

    Zach Rides with no training wheels

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    One thing I am not, is too quick....at the track anyway....
     

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