Lapeer Dragway - Saturday, Oct. 9th

[UselessPickles]

Last weekend's attempt failed due to crappy weather, so here we go again with short notice because the weather's looking great for this weekend. I think I'll also aim for Oct 30th (new thread) for a last chance for the year for people that need more advanced warning, but who knows if weather will cooperate.

I'll be going to Lapeer Dragway in Lapeer, MI for "test & tune" on Saturday, Oct 9th. It starts at noon (I think gates open at 11:30) and runs until about 4:00pm. $25 allows you to make as many passes down the drag strip as time allows. $10 for spectators.

More info can be found on their website: https://www.lapeerdragway.com/

You don't need super-fancy racing gear to run. I do it with a full face helmet, leather boots, leather gloves, armored textile jacket and armored textile pants (the rules state that leather jacket and leather pants are required, but they didn't have a problem with my textile gear). You also don't need to have prior experience. I can walk you through your first run if you'd like and there's no pressure to be fast. It's just an open test & tune session. Just pretend like you're taking off from a traffic light then roll on to full throttle if you like (actually, I recommend that's how you start off until you are comfortable with the track and the process).

Anyone interested?

 

[Bustanut joker]

I'm in. Looks like the weather is going to work this weekend... At least at this point I'll give Jason a call if he hasn't checked in by morning

:jester:

 

[FlyingJ]

Of course with the weather being just about perfect for Saturday I will not be able to make it,maybe the 30th. I have a cancer benefit I must attend.

 

[UselessPickles]

I'm in.

Do you have a non-bulging tire yet? If not, there's still time to get the tire that Wayne offered you.

 

[Bustanut joker]

I'm in.

Do you have a non-bulging tire yet? If not, there's still time to get the tire that Wayne offered you.

Yes it's still on there.. I got busy these last few days and haven't done anything with it. The guys were supposed to let me know if they might be able to warranty it. I suppose the lack of contact on their part should indicate to me a no..

:jester:

 

[FlyingJ]

Change of plans...I can make it!

 

[Bustanut joker]

Glad ya had me number Jason.. Damn I need to clean this desk, It's here somewhere.

See ya in the a.m.

:jester:

 

[UselessPickles]

Jason, I hope you have a stock windshield you can put on your bike, cuz I'm using a stock shield on mine. I don't want you to be able to blame your slowness on your windshield

 

[Bustanut joker]

Jason, I hope you have a stock windshield you can put on your bike, cuz I'm using a stock shield on mine. I don't want you to be able to blame your slowness on your windshield

Don't worry aboot the shield Jeff.. We're going to swap rear tires with ya when you go take a leak.. I gotta get in a run or two ya know :lol:

:jester:

 

[FlyingJ]

Jason, I hope you have a stock windshield you can put on your bike, cuz I'm using a stock shield on mine. I don't want you to be able to blame your slowness on your windshield

I put the stock shield on and scrubbed about 3 lbs. of bug guts off her. She's ready to eat that GenII alive :evilsmiley03: !