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Post by theprospect63 on Feb 20, 2014 21:46:10 GMT -6
The new 2014 weekend schedule has been released and posted on the website link to the 2014 events page
Our main focus for this year is attracting new trackday riders and offering new riders a clear path from first time rider to becoming a racer. We've introduced a new rider mock race as well as a Sportsman race for intermediate to advanced track day riders on Saturday. This will provide trackday riders an introduction to racing with the guidance of our trackday instructors. Race day for novice and expert racers will be on Sunday. A race announcer will be present on Sunday to call the races. ![]() ![]() ![]()  Bruce Attachments:
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Post by seespotweld on Feb 21, 2014 9:42:07 GMT -6
I like it ...are the thunder races all 10 laps ...a 15 and two tens is a bit much for Bob and me if i'm honest..plus it is boring to watch ..can anyone say "if i only had five more laps I coulda got that guy"..
Love the increased practice and enough on Sunday to scrub in a set of tires ..Well done
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Post by theprospect63 on Feb 21, 2014 9:54:05 GMT -6
Just noticed the Thunder laps aren't specified on the schedule but we're moving to 12 lap races for Thunder/600/Open. We shortned up the races for the riders since Sunday is more jam packed and it will provide consistent scheduling.
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Post by seespotweld on Feb 21, 2014 10:19:51 GMT -6
are you saying all thunder races are 12 laps ...two to many in my opinion ..boring ...if it isn't decided in ten two more will not make any difference ..If part of the object of the new system is to make it more interesting to watch ..then you are not doing it in this case .
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Post by theprospect63 on Feb 21, 2014 10:44:01 GMT -6
Thunder provided some of the most exciting racing we've seen in a while last year and I know some of the top 3 riders would've loved to have an extra lap or two. Our griding procedure will change this year and this will offset the additional laps. I have no doubt Thunder will provide the same excitment as it did last year.
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Post by seespotweld on Feb 21, 2014 12:43:40 GMT -6
to much excitement might not be good for Bob ...
fill us in on the proposed new grid procedure
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Post by scooterho on Feb 21, 2014 15:59:06 GMT -6
Love the new schedule. Love the new web page and forum. Love you. Love me. Love Claire. Love Lilly (dog). Love Audrey (cat). Love Barbie. love Laura. Love all the boys. I can't wait!
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Post by seespotweld on Feb 21, 2014 16:14:40 GMT -6
Love the new schedule. Love the new web page and forum. Love you. Love me. Love Claire. Love Lilly (dog). Love Audrey (cat). Love Barbie. love Laura. Love all the boys. I can't wait! I like you |
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Post by ZZRn on Feb 23, 2014 21:59:56 GMT -6
First, I love the new site! Very well done. And the schedule looks interesting... Any thoughts how the fees will work out for the track day folks? Previously, for 6 and 5 sessions the fees were $100 and $80 respectively with sportsman races costing extra if riders chose to participate. Now, with the track day sessions going to 5 and 3, and races making up the remaining time, how will the fees change?
A couple options...
1) Drop the track day fee a little and still charge extra for the races
2) Keep the same fee and include the races "free"
3) Keep the same track day fee and continue charging for the sportsman races (lol! - not preferred).
Thanks, and again, great job on the site upgrade!!
-Norm
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Post by theprospect63 on Feb 24, 2014 6:12:18 GMT -6
We still need to discuss the Sunday fees but as for Saturday the fees will remain the same. The Saturday "mock races" are seen as another session meant to introduce riders to racing. As for Sunday I would imagine we will decide to adjust the trackday fee for the reduced sessions  Bruce |
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Post by seespotweld on Feb 24, 2014 12:51:14 GMT -6
I really hope the racing/practice fees do not go up .Seeing Rick cry is more than I could stand
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Post by pistonbroke on Feb 26, 2014 9:34:24 GMT -6
Having been at Gimli since the late 90s, I like how the club has adapted to the needs of our organization again. 2-3 years ago we seemed to reach a peak of riders coming out, with our former "races on Sat and Sun" program. With numbers appearing to dwindle somewhat, I think it was a good plan to go back to the former "trackday Sat and race Sunday" setup. What results is a slightly less hectic schedule on the first day, and this ultimately will lead to more trackday riders, more satisfied trackday riders in regards to track time, along with greater setup and practice time for the racers. Time will tell if the numbers in the club increase, but I think it was a good call by the exec.
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Post by seespotweld on Feb 26, 2014 13:19:31 GMT -6
funny thing that is how they did it in the 70's and 80's ...can't say it had a great affect on attendance but to me it is a much better and safer way to do it ..more in keeping with racing the world over
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Post by DC on May 25, 2014 21:36:13 GMT -6
How did that first Novice Mock Race work out? The Orange SV still needs a littre tlc and a way to mount that darn gixxr seat...
Cheers,
dc
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Post by theprospect63 on May 26, 2014 15:59:23 GMT -6
We opted out of the Novice mock race. Being round 1 with very new riders, safety was a concern and it was replaced with a regular novice session. We'll be making a few tweaks to the schedule but overall things went well.
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