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smileyman · 10-03-2008, 05:51 PM

Rain riding is a deal all its own. Racing in the rain gets surreal. It rained the afternoon I took my clubs licensing class. Clear while we were in the class room but then started as soon as we lined up for our mock race start. Bunch of noobs we were all unsure of riding on track and despite the instructors efforts to calm everyone and stress that it was a mock start, there was a turn 3 pileup!

Couple years later while endurance racing I got a good taste at TWS in College Station, TX. I was poor so the magic wet Tires weren't an option but I did see just how far you can push a street DOT race tire. (back then they did have some tread grooves). Everyone should feel it just once.

10-03-2008, 05:51 PM	#7
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Rain riding is a deal all its own. Racing in the rain gets surreal. It rained the afternoon I took my clubs licensing class. Clear while we were in the class room but then started as soon as we lined up for our mock race start. Bunch of noobs we were all unsure of riding on track and despite the instructors efforts to calm everyone and stress that it was a mock start, there was a turn 3 pileup! Couple years later while endurance racing I got a good taste at TWS in College Station, TX. I was poor so the magic wet Tires weren't an option but I did see just how far you can push a street DOT race tire. (back then they did have some tread grooves). Everyone should feel it just once. __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst! Last edited by smileyman; 10-03-2008 at 05:52 PM.. Reason: SP again!