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felyn3 · 04-25-2008, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mudpuppy

how is pocono? is part of the track through the tunnel? then i assume some kind of road course in the infield?

No, you only go through the tunnel to get into the infield. There are actually 2 road courses at Pocono that are inside the tri-oval. I've only done the "east" course. Part of it goes down the backstretch that the NASCAR stock cars run on. I haven't ridden any other tracks to compare, but Pocono is flat, pretty narrow, many areas of poor pavement, and no reference points. I can't complain about the fact that it's only 40 minutes away, though!

Quick281 · 04-26-2008, 12:52 AM

I voted no, but since everyone is discussing I will as well.

I have been riding for about 3 months and I will probably be off traveling for 5 or 6 months while the bike is put in storage. When I get home and settle in a post graduate job I will be looking to track the bike.

My experience with Mustangs was that running around the street is fun, but going to something a simple as a drag strip was more fun just because you can challenge yourself against the clock. Perfecting the launch, the suspension and the driving in a 1/4 mile can be tough work.

The car isn't setup for auto x, but I always thought it would be fun. Once I have decent cash flow I expect to be track whoring and learning how to push myself and the machine a bit faster each time.

Mudpuppy · 04-26-2008, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by felyn3

No, you only go through the tunnel to get into the infield. There are actually 2 road courses at Pocono that are inside the tri-oval. I've only done the "east" course. Part of it goes down the backstretch that the NASCAR stock cars run on. I haven't ridden any other tracks to compare, but Pocono is flat, pretty narrow, many areas of poor pavement, and no reference points. I can't complain about the fact that it's only 40 minutes away, though!

i see.. going through the tunnel would be sweet.. flat though eh? gingerman is like that - lots of tight turns but flat as shit.. i like grattan better with the elevation changes..

the chi · 04-26-2008, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Mudpuppy

i see.. going through the tunnel would be sweet.. flat though eh? gingerman is like that - lots of tight turns but flat as shit.. i like grattan better with the elevation changes..

What are these "elevation changes" you speak of? Is the whole world not as flat a Florida??

I'd kill to get some time on an elevated track, heard its badass...

r!der · 04-26-2008, 12:17 PM

I've done a few, but it only took one day to "open my eyes".

Mudpuppy · 04-26-2008, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Rae

What are these "elevation changes" you speak of? Is the whole world not as flat a Florida??

I'd kill to get some time on an elevated track, heard its badass...

Come up to Grattan in Michigan - Road & Track and Motortrend do testing there - very technical track with alot of elevation changes.. In July there is a Susan B. Komen Trackday for $100.. Mid-Ohio is another good one for elevation changes..

felyn3 · 04-26-2008, 01:02 PM

Plus, Pocono has mainly left-hand turns. I came home from my last track day with no chicken strips on the left side of the tire, and the nubblies were still on the right side!

Mudpuppy · 04-26-2008, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by felyn3

Plus, Pocono has mainly left-hand turns. I came home from my last track day with no chicken strips on the left side of the tire, and the nubblies were still on the right side!

did you go to a race or participate in a nascar event? lol

felyn3 · 04-26-2008, 05:29 PM

marko138 · 04-26-2008, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by felyn3

Plus, Pocono has mainly left-hand turns. I came home from my last track day with no chicken strips on the left side of the tire, and the nubblies were still on the right side!

What do they call that hairpin right? The busstop isn't it?

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04-26-2008, 12:52 AM	#2
Quick281 Victim of Blazer Rapage Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Talkeetna, AK Moto: 06 GSXR 600 Posts: 1,707	I voted no, but since everyone is discussing I will as well. I have been riding for about 3 months and I will probably be off traveling for 5 or 6 months while the bike is put in storage. When I get home and settle in a post graduate job I will be looking to track the bike. My experience with Mustangs was that running around the street is fun, but going to something a simple as a drag strip was more fun just because you can challenge yourself against the clock. Perfecting the launch, the suspension and the driving in a 1/4 mile can be tough work. The car isn't setup for auto x, but I always thought it would be fun. Once I have decent cash flow I expect to be track whoring and learning how to push myself and the machine a bit faster each time. __________________ -Alex- Resident TWFix Noob. My 06 GSXR 600 <-- Its Clickable Fools.

04-26-2008, 12:17 PM	#5
r!der snowboarder Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CAL-E-PHONE-YA Moto: 05 GSXR 600 Posts: 259	I've done a few, but it only took one day to "open my eyes". __________________

04-26-2008, 01:02 PM	#7
felyn3 Purrrrrrrrrs! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: northeast PA Moto: '02 Ninja ZX6R, '02 ZR7S, '03 XT 225, '01 DR200SE Posts: 44	Plus, Pocono has mainly left-hand turns. I came home from my last track day with no chicken strips on the left side of the tire, and the nubblies were still on the right side! __________________ Roll me away.........

04-26-2008, 05:29 PM	#9
felyn3 Purrrrrrrrrs! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: northeast PA Moto: '02 Ninja ZX6R, '02 ZR7S, '03 XT 225, '01 DR200SE Posts: 44	__________________ Roll me away.........