Premium Member blackout Posted September 8, 2018 Premium Member Share Posted September 8, 2018 I managed to keep the bike up, but I just got side swiped on the track. He tried over taking me, but ran out of talent and turned into my race lane while I was still there. Craig Mapstone Upstate New York Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator sorkyah Posted September 8, 2018 Global Moderator Share Posted September 8, 2018 why you gottta be all racy there @blackout jk, you alright though? no broken leg or felony charges? ATGATT... ATTATT, two acronyms I live by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossrider Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Happens. Glad you rode it out and are ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member fzar Posted September 9, 2018 Premium Member Share Posted September 9, 2018 4 hours ago, blackout said: I managed to keep the bike up, but I just got side swiped on the track. He tried over taking me, but ran out of talent and turned into my race lane while I was still there. I hope your okay man. Was it the other riders back tyre? Because your frame slider seems to have come out of it unscathed. Did you go down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member blackout Posted September 9, 2018 Author Premium Member Share Posted September 9, 2018 2 minutes ago, fzar said: I hope your okay man. Was it the other riders back tyre? Because your frame slider seems to have come out of it unscathed. Did you go down? It was the back of his bike that hit me, not sure what exact part of his bike. I did not go down. This was the novice group and not sure why he wanted to overtake me as I was riding fast for novice. Craig Mapstone Upstate New York Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member fzar Posted September 9, 2018 Premium Member Share Posted September 9, 2018 10 minutes ago, blackout said: It was the back of his bike that hit me, not sure what exact part of his bike. I did not go down. This was the novice group and not sure why he wanted to overtake me as I was riding fast for novice. My understanding of novice trackdays at least at Hallett outside of Tulsa is,( You can only pass on the outside of the rider in front, if its safe to do so. Correct me if I'm wrong on that assuming you were at NYST.? @blackout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossrider Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Every track session is like 2 years of college. The wealth of knowledge and experience gained often far outweigh the cost of repairs. It also adds character to bike and savvy to rider. Take from the event what you can and move on. Remember he didn't do it on purpose, he most likely tripped on his ego (not to mention filled his suit). We all run out of talent sooner or later. Ideally these learning events should come about in a calculated and systematic fashion under our control, but occasionally we are the recipient of someones 'crash course' in riding 101. Frustrating yes, but Exciting ain't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member fzar Posted September 9, 2018 Premium Member Share Posted September 9, 2018 You start out with a bag of luck, and a bag of experience. Try to fill the bag of experience before you run out of the bag of luck. I quoted this before, for the life of me I cannot find it. To that I’m sure it was! The other shat there pants. Did you talk to the person? I mean everyone has got in there to hot at 1 point or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member blackout Posted September 9, 2018 Author Premium Member Share Posted September 9, 2018 10 hours ago, mossrider said: Every track session is like 2 years of college. The wealth of knowledge and experience gained often far outweigh the cost of repairs. It also adds character to bike and savvy to rider. Take from the event what you can and move on. Remember he didn't do it on purpose, he most likely tripped on his ego (not to mention filled his suit). We all run out of talent sooner or later. Ideally these learning events should come about in a calculated and systematic fashion under our control, but occasionally we are the recipient of someones 'crash course' in riding 101. Frustrating yes, but Exciting ain't it? Yes, it was exciting that I kept the bike up. I made it into a positive experience as soon as I gained control. Craig Mapstone Upstate New York Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member blackout Posted September 9, 2018 Author Premium Member Share Posted September 9, 2018 6 hours ago, fzar said: You start out with a bag of luck, and a bag of experience. Try to fill the bag of experience before you run out of the bag of luck. I quoted this before, for the life of me I cannot find it. To that I’m sure it was! The other shat there pants. Did you talk to the person? I mean everyone has got in there to hot at 1 point or another. I did not talk to the guy. Didn't much care to. Craig Mapstone Upstate New York Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member blackout Posted September 9, 2018 Author Premium Member Share Posted September 9, 2018 11 hours ago, fzar said: My understanding of novice trackdays at least at Hallett outside of Tulsa is,( You can only pass on the outside of the rider in front, if its safe to do so. Correct me if I'm wrong on that assuming you were at NYST.? @blackout Yes, NYST. Riding here today too. Passing rules are there, but overall riding safe is stressed the most at the riders meeting. Craig Mapstone Upstate New York Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member bornagainbiker Posted September 9, 2018 Premium Member Share Posted September 9, 2018 2 hours ago, blackout said: Yes, it was exciting that I kept the bike up. I made it into a positive experience as soon as I gained control. Glad you came away from the experience relativity unscathed. Give Respect To Get Respect https://jeff-galbraith.pixels.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemer Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Rules make racing boring, maybe he did it for personal points? It's a good thing you had frame slider protectors installed (that shield thingy) or else they might've got seriously scratched up! Beemer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member blackout Posted September 9, 2018 Author Premium Member Share Posted September 9, 2018 On a side note, I started wearing a Hit-Air vest this season. Craig Mapstone Upstate New York Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member blackout Posted September 9, 2018 Author Premium Member Share Posted September 9, 2018 43 minutes ago, Beemer said: Rules make racing boring, maybe he did it for personal points? It's a good thing you had frame slider protectors installed (that shield thingy) or else they might've got seriously scratched up! For what it's worth, he told the rider coach he did not know he hit me. Craig Mapstone Upstate New York Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member fzar Posted September 9, 2018 Premium Member Share Posted September 9, 2018 8 hours ago, blackout said: For what it's worth, he told the rider coach he did not know he hit me. Ignorance is bliss. I'm not knocking the person, I for sure think he/she was oblivious to what happened. I do think that if the track rider coach had to ask then you sit out the next session? Maybe I'm wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemer Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 11 hours ago, blackout said: For what it's worth, he told the rider coach he did not know he hit me. Tyson didn't know that was Holyfield's ear either. Beemer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossrider Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 How did today go???????? 🏍 🏍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member blackout Posted September 10, 2018 Author Premium Member Share Posted September 10, 2018 6 hours ago, mossrider said: How did today go???????? 🏍 🏍 Awesome. 200 miles of track riding for the weekend. No better way to spend it. Craig Mapstone Upstate New York Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1limited Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Bumping is racing That said a track day is not a race. Glad all ended well “Laws that forbid the carrying of arms disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes.” --Thomas Jefferson quoting Cesare Beccaria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member blackout Posted September 10, 2018 Author Premium Member Share Posted September 10, 2018 18 minutes ago, r1limited said: Bumping is racing That said a track day is not a race. Glad all ended well Especially novice. He was riding like an ass on a rented bike.... Craig Mapstone Upstate New York Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossrider Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Just now, blackout said: Awesome. 200 miles of track riding for the weekend. No better way to spend it. Have you developed a transport system, routine and pit arrangement that let's you relax and enjoy the track experience to its fullest when not on track? I love lounging around the paddock when not on track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member blackout Posted September 10, 2018 Author Premium Member Share Posted September 10, 2018 18 minutes ago, mossrider said: Have you developed a transport system, routine and pit arrangement that let's you relax and enjoy the track experience to its fullest when not on track? I love lounging around the paddock when not on track. I have. Very relaxed between sessions. I have even taken short naps.... Lol Craig Mapstone Upstate New York Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossrider Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Just now, blackout said: I have. Very relaxed between sessions. I have even taken short naps.... Lol Ahh, noisiest place on earth and sleep like a baby, luv it! Priceless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstyammerha Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 did you move over? maybe he wanted by you. what happened after the rub? did he fall behind you? more details please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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