Ladies Day JGP!

the chi · 01-22-2009, 04:47 PM

Hey girls, theres a ladies day on February 1st this year, anyone interested in attending?

Rumor has it theres a VERY small number of people signed up, Im thinking bout braving the cold but havent run a winter TD yet...any info or advice?

Curb · 01-22-2009, 05:51 PM

its not that bad. i've been to jennings in early february. i think the high was in the low
50s we ran the entire morning in low to mid 40s. you'll get pretty warm after the first couple sessions. have fun

OneSickPsycho · 01-22-2009, 05:53 PM

Ladies only track day? So many seats to sniff... so little time.

smileyman · 01-22-2009, 06:19 PM

MMMhhhMMM. Gives new meaning to the phrase "lapping day" don't it

the chi · 01-22-2009, 06:30 PM

Aight boys, srysly!! Need info, not perviness!

Smiley, you raced, any cold weather tips?

OneSickPsycho · 01-22-2009, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Chi

Aight boys, srysly!! Need info, not perviness!

Smiley, you raced, any cold weather tips?

Cold weather tip? Pack lots of OSP into your vagina before the ride.

smileyman · 01-22-2009, 06:53 PM

Tire temps are important. Cold weather pressure need be slightly lower, tire warmers are nice to keep the opening lap sliding to a minimum. If not start out really timid until lap 2-3 when they get warmed up. Soft compounds are better in the cold (I will not get into cold tearing issues for a track day) but you have to really work a DOT race compound hard to get it warm, a soft street tire would be my pick.

Next your suspension will not behave quite like you think in the early morning temps. Fork and shock oil will be cold and will give a firmer feel w/ slower motion.

Your brakes will need to get up to temp as well although they are going to bite, it will take them a lap or so to build heat and lever feel.

Your body will be stiff and if you ride stiff you will unknowingly effect your chassis and handling. Loosen yourself up before you get out of pit lane, jog in place, stretch, jumpin jacks.

Finally the track temps will vary. First stint will be colder and slicker, the more the sun gets on the track and heats it the more rubber gets put down it will come up to grip for you. Late in the day as temps drop you need to mind yourself and your setu p all the more (cause your mind and body are adjusted to the warmth and slowing down your pace is harder than speeding it up!)

Have fun at all times - fun equals loose equals safe.

01-22-2009, 05:51 PM	#2
Curb resident gimp Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SoFla Moto: a big ole steamin pile of nothin Posts: 1,344	its not that bad. i've been to jennings in early february. i think the high was in the low 50s we ran the entire morning in low to mid 40s. you'll get pretty warm after the first couple sessions. have fun __________________ Steve Political correctness is killing this country

01-22-2009, 06:19 PM	#4
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	MMMhhhMMM. Gives new meaning to the phrase "lapping day" don't it __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

01-22-2009, 06:53 PM	#7
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Tire temps are important. Cold weather pressure need be slightly lower, tire warmers are nice to keep the opening lap sliding to a minimum. If not start out really timid until lap 2-3 when they get warmed up. Soft compounds are better in the cold (I will not get into cold tearing issues for a track day) but you have to really work a DOT race compound hard to get it warm, a soft street tire would be my pick. Next your suspension will not behave quite like you think in the early morning temps. Fork and shock oil will be cold and will give a firmer feel w/ slower motion. Your brakes will need to get up to temp as well although they are going to bite, it will take them a lap or so to build heat and lever feel. Your body will be stiff and if you ride stiff you will unknowingly effect your chassis and handling. Loosen yourself up before you get out of pit lane, jog in place, stretch, jumpin jacks. Finally the track temps will vary. First stint will be colder and slicker, the more the sun gets on the track and heats it the more rubber gets put down it will come up to grip for you. Late in the day as temps drop you need to mind yourself and your setu p all the more (cause your mind and body are adjusted to the warmth and slowing down your pace is harder than speeding it up!) Have fun at all times - fun equals loose equals safe. __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

01-22-2009, 05:53 PM	#3
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	Ladies only track day? So many seats to sniff... so little time.