RideSmart Track Day - 9.20.2008 - ECR Slidell, TX - $100

[ciaka]

OK. Looks like Dave has decided to make this a three time event at ECR.
We are going up to ECR for the third time in 3 months.
We will be holding a Saturday track day at the ECR facility.
I am still getting more details, and as I get them I will post more.
Still an excellent price, and still an excellent education.

CMRA is holding a race at ECR on Sept 26-27, so if you are looking for track time, this is your chance to get some for cheapest around.
If you are looking to increase your skills, well, we will be there to help you with that too. All levels are same low price, except level 3 (Ty Howard/Larry Myers race school), which is $150.00.

Will be back with more details as I get them.

[blackhawk]

:clap:

Now i get to cash in my prize a month earlier than I expected !!

[blackhawk]

Booked my Level 1 with Dave this morning.

[dave c]

i think i'll head out there if rs has another two day event. that is my favorite track. by far the most challenging for me =)

[ciaka]

EDIT:

Just to add in, RideSmart will be holding parade laps at lunch for this event, and all other RideSmart events too. So if you do not plan to ride but want to spectate, bring your bike and gear and have some fun during lunch at the parade laps.

[tardypizza]

Very very tempting. I could definitely use some more time before the 27th, especially if they've done any repaving.

[ciaka]

I will try to check with Dave about the state of the track. As far as I know, this was being redone in August. Repaving and resealing corners. Will let you know. It is a great chance for all you racers to get some cheap track time before the CMRA weekend at that track.

If you join us, we will be glad to have your company, that is for sure. Also, Dave serves dinner the night before, and lunch the day of the track event. Drink goes along with that.
Adding parade laps at lunch, and food for all that show up, this will for sure be a nice event to attend.

Take care.

Very very tempting. I could definitely use some more time before the 27th, especially if they've done any repaving.

[blackhawk]

Very very tempting. I could definitely use some more time before the 27th, especially if they've done any repaving.

Can't say ifthey have actually have done some, since I have not be out there since July, but the website says;

For those of you have who have had questions concerning the track surface repairs re-asphalting will begin August 11th and all corners in question will be repaired before the end of August.

[tardypizza]

Shamelessly stolen from the CMRA board, looks like everything will be great!

I went out to Eagles Canyon yesterday. All the corners were sealed with that same stuff they used at Hallett a couple of years ago. The spots the cars caused ruts were patched and sealed over. If you remember when we first road at Hallett it was slippery and felt like you were riding on marshmellons. Not the case with Eagles Canyon. The straits were ground down and made much smoother. The corners were bumb free and had lots of traction. It could use some rubber down on it for better traction but for the most part it had as good of grip as any track I have ridden. People that road it that morning said it was a little slick but that is to be expected because of dust and not being ridden since recent repairs. Overall the track was much better than it was when CCS raced there in March. After only completely 15 laps I was about a second off my best time there.

With two more weeks of riding on the track it should have plenty of rubber down.

[ciaka]

...sweeeet, as the man says, the track seems to be ready.

[msnyder755]

Im booked for level 1 as well. Ill be the slow old guy :rider: on the ZZR. My buddy backed out so I do have some trailer space if anyone needs a ride up. I booked rooms at the Holiday Inn Express in Decatur (aren't free room night wonderful) and plan leaving San Marcos around noon - 1pm ish

See ya there

[Loyd]

Hope to make this one too...gotta get the fix before coldstuff sets in.:rider:

[ciaka]

Plan leaving on Friday, I assume? I am going to find out if wife is still working. Would love to make this one too...if you would not mind splitting gas' such.
What kind of trailer do you have, and what size hitch do you have?
I will know tonite.


Im booked for level 1 as well. Ill be the slow old guy :rider: on the ZZR. My buddy backed out so I do have some trailer space if anyone needs a ride up. I booked rooms at the Holiday Inn Express in Decatur (aren't free room night wonderful) and plan leaving San Marcos around noon - 1pm ish

See ya there

[msnyder755]

Plan leaving on Friday, I assume? I am going to find out if wife is still working. Would love to make this one too...if you would not mind splitting gas' such.
What kind of trailer do you have, and what size hitch do you have?
I will know tonite.

yep leaving on friday. Ive got a 10 feet flatbed magnum trailer with two inch ball set up with a motorcycle kit for two bikes. Right now Im planning on staying up there on Saturday night as well and heading home on sunday morning. I just know Im not going to be up for driving 4 hours after a full day of track riding.

[Loyd]

Hope to make this one too...gotta get the fix before coldstuff sets in.:rider:

...there are days I really despise self-employment...

See you guys at TWS.

[blackhawk]

I’m booked for level 1 as well. I’ll be the slow old guy :rider: on the ZZR. See ya there

You will not be slower than me…. :thpt:

Hope to make this one too...gotta get the fix before coldstuff sets in.:rider:


Yes sir… but 85’F will be much nicer than the 100’s of July!

[TejasFJR]

I'll be in the Level 1 group too. Weather forecast is absolutely gorgeous.

[msnyder755]

Hopefully I didnt shoot myself in the foot today. I was out riding the zzr and a car decided to occupy the same space as me so I headed for the shoulder to avoid impending injury. Came out of it without further incident but in the process picked up a nail in the rear. I went in sideways but pretty deep. Im a bad judge at these things so its on the trailer and headed for the shop in the morning for their assesement and or replacement if needed. Its not leaking air but the length of nail worries me for further use cause it could go at any time. They claim they have the tire in stock but geez $$$$. See you guys there with a nice slick rear tire.

[blackhawk]

Do they still open the gates at 7:00am??
Follow that with what time does the Lvl 1 Class start??

[ciaka]

Just checked and apparently the gates open at 6AM, with riding starting at 9AM (level 3/4 are out first for 20 mins, followed by Level 2 for 20 mins, followed by level 1 for 20 mins - with this sequence cycling throughout the day).

Riding will be from 9AM to 6PM.


Do they still open the gates at 7:00am??
Follow that with what time does the Lvl 1 Class start??

[ciaka]

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you've got a PM and email. Thanks.

[TejasFJR]

Just paid up for this weekend. All week I've been thinking that the 20th was a Sunday. Time to prep! :D

[ciaka]

lol it is a Saturday, and the weather can't get any better. This will really be a nice event.

[tardypizza]

Alright, I think I finally got my act together (was waiting on my shock to be rebuilt and wound up sourcing another :lol: ) and should be on the road by dark! Can't wait for tomorrow.

How late are the gates open?

[TejasFJR]

This was a great event. The track is a mental exercise if that makes any sense and even with the oil mishap, I felt like I made steady progress the entire day. Thanks for a great day!