black hawk 9/10-9/11

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  1. Drstevenbrule29

    Drstevenbrule29 Rides with no training wheels

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    anyone going to this new to the area would like to buddy up/ be pit pals with someone seems like a pretty good deal of $225 for 2 days, but it also makes me wonder how is the track good? bad? ugly? any input would be great.
    (i fall somewhere in the intermediate rider skill/speed range)
    Thanks,
    Chris.
     
  2. gkotlin

    gkotlin What's an apex?
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    This is a great track. A core pillar of CCS racing in the Midwest. I've got so many laps there, I can run it with my eyes closed.
     
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  3. Drstevenbrule29

    Drstevenbrule29 Rides with no training wheels

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    thanks for the heads up :) i just booked monday at autobahn may also be doing next weekend at black hawk.
     
  4. bigshow

    bigshow Rides with no training wheels

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    its a great track and really fun to ride. 100% worth it, you will have a blast.
     
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  5. E-Van

    E-Van What's an apex?

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    Feel free to pit next to me. White van with vesrah decals on the side. Always have extra chairs and beverages.
     
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  6. gmmorrell

    gmmorrell Rides with no training wheels

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    I'll be there Sunday. Navy BMW X3 with gray trailer. Dark green SV650 with white body.
     
  7. jpzigmant

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    I will be at Autobahn on Saturday and Blackhawk Sat/Sun next week. It will be my first, second, and third track day and I will be solo all three days. I wouldn't mind linking up with anyone who has some good advice/knowledge around the track. I know STT has a great community!
     
  8. gmmorrell

    gmmorrell Rides with no training wheels

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    Im only on my fifth but I'm happy to help in whatever small way I can.
     
  9. Zach

    Zach Rides with no training wheels

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    My first season as well but I'm a wealth of bad information! Honestly though, ask the coaches. That's what they're there for and I've yet to experience one (at STT anyway) that didn't want to make me a better rider.
     
  10. bigshow

    bigshow Rides with no training wheels

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    yeah what he said. biggest advise to give someone just starting is to go to all classroom sessions in Novice and use the coaches. coaches have a way of breaking things down that you can digest and build from. they have done it all so many times (in terms of coaching first timers on up) that if you follow the advise you will get comfortable and speed will follow. Fellow riders can help but use the coaches to build a base and go up from there step by step. You picked a great two tracks to ride and will have a blast! Just remember: go slow to go fast :)
     
  11. j cal

    j cal Rides with no training wheels

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    Might be in for this one, never been to this track before and getting anxious to ride since the season is winding down. I may wait a little longer to get better forecast on weather, hopefully it doesn't sell out!
     
  12. Drstevenbrule29

    Drstevenbrule29 Rides with no training wheels

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    thats my plan as well
     
  13. E-Van

    E-Van What's an apex?

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    I think Novice is already sold out for Saturday. Not sure about Sunday.
     
  14. j cal

    j cal Rides with no training wheels

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    This scared me. In for this weekend. Let the hourly weather checks commence.
     
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    gmmorrell Rides with no training wheels

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    E-Van What's an apex?

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    Does anyone know what time gates open/close on Friday for those of us who want to set up early?
     
  17. Drstevenbrule29

    Drstevenbrule29 Rides with no training wheels

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    just got booked for sunday i convinced a guy i work with to come out and do his and do a track day for the first time so ill be sure to keep an eye out for you. do you have a grill i can bring some food for us or something.
     
  18. E-Van

    E-Van What's an apex?

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    Yep. I'll have my grill there.
     
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  19. Drstevenbrule29

    Drstevenbrule29 Rides with no training wheels

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    awesome! you wouldnt happen to have a generator i can plug into as well my warmers are 750w for the set. :D
     
  20. E-Van

    E-Van What's an apex?

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    Don't think I have enough power for two sets of warmers. Sorry man!
     

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