Little Talledega in June

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  1. GrayGhost

    GrayGhost Rides with no training wheels

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    Agreed, but that infield turn requires an odd line and there's a quick setup for the double apex left afterward. I'm bringing three complete newbies to the track. I'm thinking it'll be a great track for them to get their get wet.
     
  2. Chaotic

    Chaotic Squirrel!

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    That right hander can be approached three different ways. There is a "fast" line, as in a "qualifying line"...but that line leaves you wide open for block passes. Then there is a "defensive" line, which isnt quite as fast, but closes off your inside. The race line is somewhere between those two. The race line is a line that still allows you to carry good speed on entrance, but doesnt leave your inside so wide open. A passing opportunity is still there, but it will take an aggressive move by somebody who is very confident in their trail braking abilities.

    How how i approach that corner depends on the situation and the people around me.
     
  3. jeffrey

    jeffrey Rides with no training wheels

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    I'm racing barber too!
     
  4. hockey

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    With all those lefts it almost looks like Big Tally :D. I'm sure once I get my break markers and everything down I'll be all good. Hopefully I can get my speed and skills back up. Would like to try and take the WERA school and hit a few rounds this year. That was the plan a while back, then work and life took over.
     
  5. Chaotic

    Chaotic Squirrel!

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    I hoping you don't get any of those. :D
     
  6. VernLux

    VernLux Knows an apex

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    Yea, if your brakes....break, then you may break your bike! :eek:
     
  7. b06gsxr750

    b06gsxr750 Proud Father

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    I will be there Saturday. hope to see some old friends and make some new ones. love this little track.
     
  8. szramer

    szramer Rides with no training wheels

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    im for sunday :D
     
  9. hockey

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    :doh:
     
  10. Chaotic

    Chaotic Squirrel!

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    It was too easy to pass up. :bounce:
     
  11. roy 826

    roy 826 Rides with no training wheels

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    Good luck to you! Prolly cross paths at some point that weekend. :thumb:
     
  12. hockey

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    Anyone going to be there doing suspension work?
     
  13. Mrfadeaway45

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    Im trying to do my 1st track day ever...wanted to start here. It was sold out so i signed up for the free entry....the R1 is prepped & the fingers are crossed.
     
  14. FZ1guy

    FZ1guy Hey - Watch this...

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    1st track day...on an R1. At Tally. Woooooooooo!!!!!
     
  15. OBcbr

    OBcbr Keep Calm and Throttle On

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    You're going to be exhausted!
     
  16. screws4068

    screws4068 Rides with no training wheels

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    My first trackday was an R1 at Barber and I was smoked!! Looking forward to Tally and riding a new bike.
     
  17. mastermindtrev

    mastermindtrev camping in turn 2...
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    Kenny from Superbike Suspension will be there. :thumb:

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  18. hockey

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    Awesome. 30 lbs lighter than last time I was on track. Changed out springs, but will need some setup work.
     
  19. screws4068

    screws4068 Rides with no training wheels

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    Do we need to call ahead to reserve a camp spot or just arrive early enough to snag one?
     
  20. Dave608

    Dave608 Let's Ride!
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    Arrive early, I've never known them to take reservations
     

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