WERA Race @ Grattan on May 17th & 18th

[jgreen]

I was thinking about heading out there and spectating for the day. Just wondering if anyone else would be interested. I will be caging it, and taking the EZ-Up and a grill with some grup, cooler, etc... I think I could learn alot just from watching these guys. Sunday looks like the fun classes. You can check the scuedule on the WERA site.

Post up if you are interested.

Jon

[flamingemu]

If I weren't going to be gone that weekend, I'd go for sure. I'm sure it will be a humbling experience to see how that track can and should be ridden. Have fun!

[Qwikk]

wat up doe,...:cool:.....myself and ollie (1indastink) will be there that weekend your more then welcome to come chill with us or at least stop by and hang......sunday is the day to go by the way, saturday is just the solo 20's... sunday is all the sprint action. The racing starts right about noon sunday with practice in the morning... TONS of racing..........spectating has been a blast the last couple race weekends.....its definately a good time.

btw,.......did i catch you taken pictures at that last trackday we were both at? If so i'd like a few if its no problem........:thumb2:

[jbm45]

I'll be there Friday (getting the ride set up) and all weekend racing (and having some beers when its over). See if I can keep the bike looking nice since that was my bike that wrecked last time there (the half red and half blue bike). It's also nice that I can post now. Couldn't post on the other board

[jgreen]

wat up doe,...:cool:.....myself and ollie (1indastink) will be there that weekend your more then welcome to come chill with us or at least stop by and hang......sunday is the day to go by the way, saturday is just the solo 20's... sunday is all the sprint action. The racing starts right about noon sunday with practice in the morning... TONS of racing..........spectating has been a blast the last couple race weekends.....its definately a good time.

btw,.......did i catch you taken pictures at that last trackday we were both at? If so i'd like a few if its no problem........:thumb2:


Thanks for the invite. I do have a couple of pics, but they are not that great. I took them with my little camera. PM me your e-mail addy, and I will send them over.

Jon

[jgreen]

I'll be there Friday (getting the ride set up) and all weekend racing (and having some beers when its over). See if I can keep the bike looking nice since that was my bike that wrecked last time there (the half red and half blue bike). It's also nice that I can post now. Couldn't post on the other board

Dude, we were pitted on the lower paddock, and didn't know it was you at first. We were glad to see that you were ok. When we saw what bike it was, we were sitting waiting to go out for Intermediate. I wanted to cry. LOL! You had to be carrying some serious speed over the hump.

PS, how far did your helmet actually go. I think the Lions need a new QB.

Jon

[jbm45]

PS, how far did your helmet actually go. I think the Lions need a new QB.

Jon

It made it about 50ft into the woods when I tossed it. I was a little upset at the time. Good thing I have two more, but I did love that helmet. The bike should be back together this weekend

[kamikazejane]

I'll be there Friday (getting the ride set up) and all weekend racing (and having some beers when its over). See if I can keep the bike looking nice since that was my bike that wrecked last time there (the half red and half blue bike). It's also nice that I can post now. Couldn't post on the other board

Hey JB, sorry about your crash. Your paint scheme is one of the best I have seen.

Did you ever find your helmet? You should try out for the major leagues with that arm of yours.:p

(nevermind, Jon beat me to the punch)

[jbm45]

Hey JB, sorry about your crash. Your paint scheme is one of the best I have seen.

Did you ever find your helmet? You should try out for the major leagues with that arm of yours.:p

(nevermind, Jon beat me to the punch)

It did get fished out of the woods, then I threw it in the trash. A Buddy actually took it out and has it for me now. I guess my high school baseball pitching helped in the throw?

[flipf4ipilot]

It made it about 50ft into the woods when I tossed it. I was a little upset at the time. Good thing I have two more, but I did love that helmet. The bike should be back together this weekend

There are programs for that kind of "rage":doublefinger:

[Luckystrike]

I was thinking about heading out there and spectating for the day. Just wondering if anyone else would be interested. I will be caging it, and taking the EZ-Up and a grill with some grup, cooler, etc... I think I could learn alot just from watching these guys. Sunday looks like the fun classes. You can check the scuedule on the WERA site.

Post up if you are interested.

Jon

I'm in for a trek out there Sunday Jon, I'm sure my :huh: is too.

[don2070]

I might be interested Jon...I might have some stuff going on, but not 100% sure yet...keep me posted on the details

[jgreen]

I might be interested Jon...I might have some stuff going on, but not 100% sure yet...keep me posted on the details

Chances are we will be leaving pretty early to get out there, and get a good spot. You gonna be up for that? :zzz:

[marc_padin]

"Tentative Yes"


As one of our friends would put it! :laughing:


Hey Duner, how you doing buddy?! :thumb2:

[don2070]

Chances are we will be leaving pretty early to get out there, and get a good spot. You gonna be up for that? :zzz:

Are you going just Sunday or the whole weekend?

[flipf4ipilot]

There is also a track day on monday if you want to stay over :icon14:

[marc_padin]

I would be interested on Sunday only...

[don2070]

If you guys want to go Sunday, I can probably steal a Touareg or Tiguan (I work for VW) from work for the weekend. First tank of gas is free, so it might get us there and back. Just need enough gas to get to work on Monday morning :thumb2:

[jgreen]

If you guys want to go Sunday, I can probably steal a Touareg or Tiguan (I work for VW) from work for the weekend. First tank of gas is free, so it might get us there and back. Just need enough gas to get to work on Monday morning :thumb2:


I am looking at Sunday only.

[marc_padin]

Which VW do you work for?

[don2070]

Which VW do you work for?

I work for what's left of the corporate headquarters in Rochester/Auburn Hills. :D

[marc_padin]

I work for what's left of the corporate headquarters in Rochester/Auburn Hills. :D

Cool... I am an avid VW fan! I currently own a 05 GLI...

[don2070]

Cool... I am an avid VW fan! I currently own a 05 GLI...

Ah very cool...I'm a Regional Coordinator in the Customer Relations department....I handle the west coast primarily, but I'm your go-to guy if you have any issues :thumb2:

[marc_padin]

Ah very cool...I'm a Regional Coordinator in the Customer Relations department....I handle the west coast primarily, but I'm your go-to guy if you have any issues :thumb2:

Don't want to jinx myself so I won't say it... But it good to know in case I have to talk to my people! :laughing:

[jgreen]

Ah very cool...I'm a Regional Coordinator in the Customer Relations department....I handle the west coast primarily, but I'm your go-to guy if you have any issues :thumb2:


Cool, my company is actually bidding on a bunch of work for VW. We had some big wigs in here a few weeks ago to tour the plant.

[don2070]

Don't want to jinx myself so I won't say it... But it good to know in case I have to talk to my people! :laughing:

I'm guessing you had a 1999 Golf too ;)

[marc_padin]

I'm guessing you had a 1999 Golf too ;)

Darn it... you found me.... what else does it say about me!

[don2070]

Darn it... you found me.... what else does it say about me!

Haha, not a whole lot...no real problems with the GLI from what I can see which is always a plus :thumb2: says you've been blacklisted from Suburban VW for hitting on the receptionist?? :eek: Ah the beauty of technology :D

[marc_padin]

Haha, not a whole lot...no real problems with the GLI from what I can see which is always a plus :thumb2: says you've been blacklisted from Suburban VW for hitting on the receptionist?? :eek: Ah the beauty of technology :D

That is why my wife has to take the car to them now! But shhh she doesn't know the reason!

:eyebrows:

[don2070]

That is why my wife has to take the car to them now! But shhh she doesn't know the reason!

:eyebrows:

lol...I won't tell...nice ride you got there though....enjoy it!

[marc_padin]

lol...I won't tell...nice ride you got there though....enjoy it!

Almost as much as I enjoy my bike! Thanks!

[don2070]

Almost as much as I enjoy my bike! Thanks!

Now that I see your avatar, I remember it from the other forum. :thumb2:

[marc_padin]

Now that I see your avatar, I remember it from the other forum. :thumb2:

Yes... that would me me... I found a couple of avatars I like... but this one has been around for a while

[Luckystrike]

Get a room you two, and quit pissing on the supreme overlords favorite thread topic. :doublefinger:

[marc_padin]

Get a room you two, and quit pissing on the supreme overlords favorite thread topic. :doublefinger:

There... I will stop talking about my avatar!

[Luckystrike]

There... I will stop talking about my avatar!

http://redlinesuperbike.com/forums/showthread.php?p=541#post541

I started a thread for you two to, um, you know :thumb2:

[don2070]

Ok so back to track talk....Turns out I can't get a Touareg or Tiguan cause they are spoken for already, but I can get a Jetta or Rabbit which probly isn't going to be enough room....how far is the drive? any idea what time everything will be over?

[flipf4ipilot]

2-3 hour drive, probably would be over by 5 or 6 the latest

[don2070]

2-3 hour drive, probably would be over by 5 or 6 the latest

I've gotta softball game that night, not sure what time. I want to go, but may have to drive myself depending on the time of the game.

[jgreen]

Hey, could one of the mods move this to the Trackday thread? I posted it here, but its not really a local event. Just a thought.

[marc_padin]

I've gotta softball game that night, not sure what time. I want to go, but may have to drive myself depending on the time of the game.

Same here... I might be bringing some people of my own (the wife and the dogs maybe).

[jgreen]

OK, so far I have the following that are or might be interested in going.

jgreen
Luckystrike
Kamakazijane
Qwikk
jbm45 (racing)
don2070 ???
marc_padin ???
Headlight ???
Fasterbusa???

If anyone else is interested, let me know. I will have my EZ up with the redline banner flying. Once the day gets closer, we can try and coordinate some carpooling to save gas. Dogs and kids are welcome.

Jon

[Headlight]

I'm definitely considering it.

[don2070]

I'm in...I just have to be back on the east side at like 8ish. I've got a softball game at either 8:30 or 9:30pm at 14 and Mound. So, if need be I may just drive myself unless a few others want to leave for home around 5:30-6

[Flip]

I think Mrs. and i will try and make not sure if on 4 wheels or two guess we will see....

[flipf4ipilot]

If anyone else is interested, let me know. I will have my EZ up with the redline banner flying. Once the day gets closer, we can try and coordinate some carpooling to save gas. Dogs and kids are welcome.

Jon

If i could only trust Sam enough i would have you leave the banner with him so i can hang it up on the 19th for the Apex day on my tent... doesn't look like anyone else is going

[Luckystrike]

If i could only trust Sam enough i would have you leave the banner with him so i can hang it up on the 19th for the Apex day on my tent... doesn't look like anyone else is going

Hey Mike, I am still a tentative on that day. I could use a day to get familiar with the new bike before Schwantz.

[flipf4ipilot]

Hey Mike, I am still a tentative on that day. I could use a day to get familiar with the new bike before Schwantz.

If you go up sunday, grab the banner from Jon if not no biggie.

I still havent signed up, waiting for weather reports to come out. time off is already approved. I'll be driving up monday morning

[jgreen]

Hey Mike, I am still a tentative on that day. I could use a day to get familiar with the new bike before Schwantz.

I am still considering it as well. Same here, looking at the weather.

Jon

[jbm45]

I'll have my bike together today and will be in the garages all weekend

[Lizzi]

~~ Webb, are you going?? ~~

[jgreen]

The weather for Sunday's races is looking so so. Still calling for Some rain, but who knows. I am playing it by ear, but leaving it open.

I am out for the trackday on the 19th though. I can't get out of work, as I have some customers coming in that day. If anyone wants to take the banner, let me know, and I will try to get it to you.

Jon

[fasterbusa]

If the weather is good, I was thinking of going on that Sunday.
What would you like to do?

[Luckystrike]

So who all is going, and who's carpooling with who? As long as the rain chances don't increase, I should have room for 2 or 3 more.

[don2070]

So who all is going, and who's carpooling with who? As long as the rain chances don't increase, I should have room for 2 or 3 more.

What time are you looking to leave Supreme Overlord?

[Luckystrike]

As long as the forecast doesn't get any worse, around 8:30 :dunno:

[fasterbusa]

Ha!
Don, you need a comma in that sentence!

Hope the weather holds!

[Luckystrike]

Anyone else planning on going? Need to cram as many people in as possible.

[don2070]

I'm sorry guys. You're going to have to count me out as of right now...Some shit has come up with the fam ...I don't want to commit to anything and then cancel at the last minute...if I can end up going, I'll let you guys know..

[kamikazejane]

I hope we are going, that is if I can pull Chris away from his freshly painted trackbike:rolleyes:

[fasterbusa]

Ohhh!
What colors???
Something classy with a Renaissance flair? Dragons, castles, a damsel with long flowing blond hair in the tall tower, a wizard?

Oh, you said track bike.
Sorry, I was thinking of a mural on a van from the 70's.

Hope the weather is good for this.

[Luckystrike]

Ohhh!
What colors???
Something classy with a Renaissance flair? Dragons, castles, a damsel with long flowing blond hair in the tall tower, a wizard?

Oh, you said track bike.
Sorry, I was thinking of a mural on a van from the 70's.

Hope the weather is good for this.

Don't worry, pics of this finished product will be up shortly. :squid2:

[fasterbusa]

Forecast for Sunday at Grattan is for a high of 54 and a 40% chance of rain.
The little graphics show rain up until 6pm, when the weather will turn less rainy.

So, any thoughts?
Who all will be going?
What time should people plan on being there?
Where should be all meet, if we get there?

Or are people just deciding not to go?

Bummer if the weather cancels this out.

[marc_padin]

Count me out! I have family coming over. I wasn't too convinced with the weather anyway. I hope you guys have tons of fun! :icon14:

[Luckystrike]

Well, considering the weather, and that I have plenty of stuff to do before heading to Atlanta next Saturday, It looks like we are gonna pass as well.

[jgreen]

Well, considering the weather, and that I have plenty of stuff to do before heading to Atlanta next Saturday, It looks like we are gonna pass as well.

Yeah, same here. I really wanted to check it out, but I have alot to do as well.

[fasterbusa]

Well, that just totally sucks!

However, if people are going to go to the WERA races tomorrow (Sunday), post up.
Maybe the weather will turn nice.

[jbm45]

It was a little chilly and winding, but no rain. Was hard to get comfy on the bike with how windy it was (plus only the 2nd time I rode it). But nice to be out there again

[Luckystrike]

It was a little chilly and winding, but no rain. Was hard to get comfy on the bike with how windy it was (plus only the 2nd time I rode it). But nice to be out there again

How'd you do?

[jbm45]

For being my first time back in 2 years, not bad. Still a little slower than before on a bike that is 10 times better (best was a 24.4 which I was upset about, but I've only got about 70 laps on the bike, so I'm happy now). Really wanted to be in the low 23's, but oh well. I got a 15th, 14th, 4th and 7th. It was a Kawi and Yami money weekend, so it brought out some fast guys. I just need more time on the bike. I'll get it in the 21's one way or another:D

[Luckystrike]

:cheers:

[jbm45]

Here's a few pics of the bike before I rode it (just in case) and some pics my wife took out there.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2357/2506513497_8d0789dd26.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2362/2506512415_bec1e81243.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2326/2506512891_2cf18735d9.jpg

[jbm45]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2409/2507342936_954dc87d02.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2394/2506516435_70217d69b5.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3174/2506516825_308ae6f623.jpg