My First time out: NJMP Thunderbolt Raceway

[steves]

This past Friday was my first time out at the track. It was a special event with another forum, Triumph675.net where soulpatch is a member. I had been considering going to one of these for a few years and really just never got around to it until I decided to go with soulpatch and mrs soulpatch.

This was a private day hosted by http://www.teampromotion.com/

Overall it was a great experience. I learned quite a lot, and participated in their "ART 1" instruction course where they talk about selecting lines and following through with a little body position work.

I don't think I'll be going back on the Sprint, perhaps in the future I might consider getting a 600 class bike to run street and track.

Anyway, here's some pictures.




































The video of my last session is still rendering, but should be here soon https://vimeo.com/42584757

Special thanks to Badfarie for the vinyl

[chrisford]

Nice pics!

[ne-oublie]

More than a little jealous. Looks like a good time.

[Slofuze]

Noice!!!!

[Talltec]

That some cool pictures makes me want to try it

[steves]

Will this link work?

http://player.vimeo.com/video/42584757

The video is sped up about 2x real time.

[Slofuze]

Nice!!!! Thanks for sharing! ( Is it my imagination, or did I see a rider waiting to enter the track in a t-shirt.????????)

[Tmod]

Will this link work?

http://player.vimeo.com/video/42584757

The video is sped up about 2x real time.

Tell Rev to get out of your way next time.

Nice video.

T

[Talltec]

very kewl

[Rican Katgrl]

It was a super fun day! Glad you came with us Steve!

[steves]

Nice!!!! Thanks for sharing! ( Is it my imagination, or did I see a rider waiting to enter the track in a t-shirt.????????)

The guy at the very beginning? That's the race Marshall. He controls the track.

[Slofuze]

Edit: I watched it again..... at 2:49 on the vid....... what's that about?

[Jman2343]

Been thinking about going to Loudon NH, now I really need to go.

[superbike]

Hi Steve! Great pictures and video, so are you hooked? I attended an event at Barber a few years back with the Triumph675.net gang, good people. It's an unbelievable, wonderful feeling to get out on a track and experience the bike in a safe environment where you can test its limit and your own as well. Well done sir!

[OldandReallySlow]

Really nice video. I wish we had grass like that out here at our tracks. You guys are hooked for sure!!!