Roadracing / roadracers BS thread

CBR600RR for the track

 

some current ish of me & racing

March asma Rain race I dominated, I love racing in the rain!

https://youtu.be/BSvw5rqrl24

 

Have my first track day this year at NYST in upstate NY Sunday/Monday. Super pumped, haven't been since the last 2 events were cancelled due to covid. Using my new gsxr on the Stock bridge stone bt016 tires, bike is bone stock down to the rubber brake lines with 1200 miles on her lol..anyone think the tires will heat up alright, they seem pretty cold on the street? Once they wear the supercorsa is going on immediately.

 

I actually prefer the 016 pros (off-the-shelf tire) [back then] over the pirelli's and still to this day prefer the S21/22 over the pirelli. im also an idiot that drags his elbow in spirited canyon rides

 

Loaded up and heading to Chuckwalla for the weekend! Installed a PitBull TRS in the bed also, works good, no straps needed!

 

I don't know that tire as I haven't been riding for quite some time now.
I do know that most "issues" on the track happen in the first 2 laps with cold tires.

Video or it didn't happen

 

I agree, i'm going to run warmers just in case.

 

Warmers on a DOT "street" tire is a waste....just take it easy the first couple laps.

 

My tire of choice are Pirelli Super Corsa TD (Track Day). DOT race tire that do NOT need warmers.

 

Do not put warmers on a street tire..

 

Why is that? I'm just curious. Keeping the heat cycle there between sessions...i always run slow first lap. Ran them on my super corsa tires on old bike more as precaution and to get more hard track time before getting fatigued later in day.

Don't hate me, figured i'd see if they still worked this evening. literally have 2 cm chicken strips on either side.

 

They are not meant to run that hot.

 

Loaded up for Button Willow on 6/29 and Laguna Seca on 7/4. Loving the Pitbull TRS.....not loving the db killer for Laguna......hope it works!

 

How easy is it to load the bike by yourself? I’m afraid the weight will tip the bike over and I don’t wanna ask ppl for help to stand the bike up. btw I usually track at thunderhills if u go too.

 

Easy to load. I use two ramps, one for the bike and one to walk up. Start the bike, put it in gear and clutch it while walking next to the bike. People at the track are pretty cool, seems like anytime someone is loading or unloading by themselves, people come over and lend a hand.

 

Anyone headed to Button Willow this weekend? Bringing a new paint job!

 

This is just fine, especially on the street.
The bubble gums on the edges show up on the track, at least that was my experience.
Streets of Willow
Willow Springs

 

She did good all weekend in the heat