Thunderhill Nov 9-10

[Bong]

http://www.keigwin.com/events_schedule.php

Anyone want to join for 2 days of fun at Thunderhill in Nov? Will be a nice way to wind down the trackday season! Thunderhill is blessed with a lot of elevation changes and I hear the track has been recently repaved.

Ed
Sara
Greg
Kurt
Robert
Chris
Geoff

:poke:

[kurtfriedrich]

How long is the drive from here to there (pulling a trailer with an underpowered Jeep)?

Kurt

[Bong]

Usually takes me 11hrs - gas/pee/food breaks in one fell swoop...

Depending on who goes we can truckpool :rolleyes:

[jbcjr]

Hmmmmmm... You can put me down for a maybe. The track has been repaved and looks incredible! :bowdown:

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[saravoogt]

http://www.keigwin.com/events_schedule.php

Anyone want to join for 2 days of fun at Thunderhill in Nov? Will be a nice way to wind down the trackday season! Thunderhill is blessed with a lot of elevation changes and I hear the track has been recently repaved.

Ed
Sara
Greg
Kurt
Robert
Chris
Geoff

:poke:

Sort of depends. You stilll haven't told me-- are you riding with me in Spokane on the 25th?

(BRIEF THREADJACK: There are Sullivan's track days on 9/25 and 9/26 in Spokane.)

You cannot put me on the must-be-poked-by-stick list without answering that question first. So there.

--sara

[Bong]

Sort of depends. You stilll haven't told me-- are you riding with me in Spokane on the 25th?

(BRIEF THREADJACK: There are Sullivan's track days on 9/25 and 9/26 in Spokane.)

You cannot put me on the must-be-poked-by-stick list without answering that question first. So there.

--sara
LOL...

If I go to Spokane will you go to THill?

[rb_duc]

This looks like a track to my liking (no trees close by) - Think I may just have to do it! Either with the 999s or the 1098 (if I still have the 999s I'll use it). I'll be diligently slow though - haven't been riding for 2 years!

Cheers, Robert

[Bong]

Shaping up nicely for a DNW pit presence:

Greg
Chris
Pete
Larry
Robert
Bong
Sara
Jim
Kurt

[Jeremy]

I wish I could get the days off. :(

Sounds awesome!

[martys]

Sort of depends. You stilll haven't told me-- are you riding with me in Spokane on the 25th?

(BRIEF THREADJACK: There are Sullivan's track days on 9/25 and 9/26 in Spokane.)

You cannot put me on the must-be-poked-by-stick list without answering that question first. So there.

--sarayou, my dear, have become quite the track day firecracker! :bowdown: . I'm glad to be part of your fan club. :cool2: Are you still going to Miller in October?

[saravoogt]

:cool2: Are you still going to Miller in October?

I will not make Miller. I'll get a short solo trip in again, which will be nice, but no track days in October (of which I am as of yet aware).

Bong: I will lobby hard for the TH trip. And let you know shortly.

[kurtfriedrich]

Is 1:48's at PR a B- or B+ at the Keigwins events?

At this point, count me as 50/50. If I go, I'll drive down Sat, run Sunday only, and drive home monday (or maybe sun night).

Kurt

[gregc]

Probably a B+.

[Lotus54]

Do they have a motard track too?:rolleyes:


Mark

[Bong]

Do they have a motard track too?:rolleyes:


Mark
Why yes they do!

I'll check with the track tomorrow :-)

[Habanero]

Why yes they do!

I'll check with the track tomorrow :-)
:) :) :) :)

[saravoogt]

LOL...

If I go to Spokane will you go to THill?

Yes, Bong. If you go to Spokane, I will go to Thunder Hill.

Hope your travel papers are in order. I have mine.

(Consider the gauntlet thrown. :cool2: )

--s

[jbcjr]

Is 1:48's at PR a B- or B+ at the Keigwins events?

At this point, count me as 50/50. If I go, I'll drive down Sat, run Sunday only, and drive home monday (or maybe sun night).

Kurt


B+ Kurt

[Metroninja]

I'm thinking about it, never been to T-hill. Where do you guys stay and prices? Also do you usually head home on that monday?

[Bong]

I'm thinking about it, never been to T-hill. Where do you guys stay and prices? Also do you usually head home on that monday?
The town of Willows is full of hotels that cater to trackday participants. I plan on coming home right after Monday's trackday session is over.

http://www.thunderhill.com/html/lodging.html

I am meeting with a couple of cousins from the Bay Area and plan on signing up for the B+ Group on Sunday and Monday. The track does not have a dedicated supermoto track :(


It would be nice to register in the next couple of days, so who's still in?

[gregc]

I'm in doing both Sunday & Monday, return Tuesday. If you go to the Kiegwin's site they have several local motels where you get a discount thru them.
http://www.keigwin.com/tracks_thunderhill_raceway.php
Although not booked yet I plan on staying @ the Travel Lodge

[kurtfriedrich]

I am going to watch the site until it shows the slots are about full, then I will look at my work schedule, home stuff going on, and if it looks good, I'll then try and get a hall pass. A lot of things can happen between now and then, so I want to register as late as possible. If there is room for my R on someone elses trailer/truck, that would increase my chances of going too - but I don't even want to ask yet, until it is much closer and I know I can get away from work.
thanks

[rb_duc]

I am going to watch the site until it shows the slots are about full, then I will look at my work schedule, home stuff going on, and if it looks good, I'll then try and get a hall pass. A lot of things can happen between now and then, so I want to register as late as possible. If there is room for my R on someone elses trailer/truck, that would increase my chances of going too - but I don't even want to ask yet, until it is much closer and I know I can get away from work.
thanks

No problem Kurt - Your R will always fit on the back of my truck along with my bike. I'll reserve your spot :)

Cheers, Robert

[martys]

No problem Kurt - You R will always fit on the back of my truck along with my bike. I'll reserve your spot :)

Cheers, Robertso, you're taking the R whether he goes or not? :rolleyes:

[rb_duc]

so, you're taking the R whether he goes or not? :rolleyes:

Now that is an excellent idea - Kurt will surely be happy about that

[saravoogt]

It would be nice to register in the next couple of days, so who's still in?

I am going. (If I am still allowed into your truck without being immediately relegated to the Romy Seat for being poorly behaved. Which I never am. I am small and entirely harmless. Ask anybody.)

[kurtfriedrich]

Now that is an excellent idea - Kurt will surely be happy about that

I agree, that is such a great offer (THANKS!) and yes, the R can go with or without me.

Now as for the key ....:rolleyes:

[rb_duc]

I agree, that is such a great offer (THANKS!) and yes, the R can go with or without me.

Now as for the key ....:rolleyes:

Dangerous offer Kurt - Remember I can reharness a Ducati for racing purposes :)

Only my track day ducatis have/had a key - all the race bikes...

[saravoogt]

I agree, that is such a great offer (THANKS!) and yes, the R can go with or without me.

Now as for the key ....:rolleyes:

I think it is great that you are letting Robert take your bike, with or without you.

I would never ask for so much.

But a key is just a little thing. And since your bike is already spoken for, can I just take that instead, as a consolation prize?

[rb_duc]

I think it is great that you are letting Robert take your bike, with or without you.

I would never ask for so much.

But a key is just a little thing. And since your bike is already spoken for, can I just take that instead, as a consolation prize?

Excellent idea! Share the joy

Kurt - I believe you are now really wishing to join

[martys]

all this group track & travel talk is getting me dreaming ...

[Bong]

all this group track & travel talk is getting me dreaming ...
Stop dreaming and get join us! I am signed up for Nov 9/10 in the B+ group :happy44:

Will be staying at this place:

Baymont Inn
Next door to the Best Western, across from McDonald's (see directions above). 530-934-9700. For a $14 discount, mention "Keigwins@theTrack." (Note: this used to be called the AmeriHost Inn. If this link stops working please let us know.)
The Baymont Inn is newer with nicer, though smaller, rooms. Access to your room is through a hallway. It has two stories so there may be stairs to navigate. It has an indoor pool and hot tub. It too is near Casa Ramos.

[Scottsst]

that hot tub maybe in order after being out on the track all day !

[kurtfriedrich]

I am definately not going to make this one.

I will do PR on Oct 11, and that will be it for track days this year. Until I can do 1:45s consistently, I prefer to stick with a track I know and work on my skills. hopefully you guys will go again next year and I'll be there.

thanks much Robert for the truck offer, that made it really tempting. Hope the weather is perfect for you folks.

Kurt

[Bong]

Kurt, since you are jonesing for another trackday before the season ends - join us at Thunderhill!!!!

[Bong]

Just confirmed my lodging reservations at the Baymont Inn, "kiegwins@theTrack" discount brings the rate down to $74.95/nt.

http://www.baymontinns.com/Baymont/control/Booking/check_avail?entry_source=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.baymonti nns.com%2FBaymont%2Fcontrol%2FBooking%2Fmodify_dat es%3Fid%3D13581%26variant%3D&checkInDate=11%2F08&checkOutDate=11%2F10&numberRooms=1&numberAdults=1&numberBigChildren=0&numberChildren=0&rate=000&promotionCode=&corporateCode=&iataNumber=&id=13581

Freshly repaved surface should make for an excellent couple days riding on the track!!!

[Scottsst]

are you guys going to come back on monday after the track day

[Bong]

Yes heading home after the Monday trackday...

[Scottsst]

OK I have two questions

1 if I go is there any trailer space left I don't think I will ride the track but I sure could us a little time away from work ?

2 do you mind if I tag along and take photos I have the itch to start taking more motorsports oriented photos still life and outdoor stuff need a little break for a while ?

I could offer pit help

[gregc]

Bong, we need to get together and talk transportation.

[Bong]

I am driving down with Ed and Sara (3 ducs in trailer). Who else is going?

Anyone have a large trailer that can hold 4-6 bikes?

[gregc]

I've got a 8 x 16 dual axle flatbed trailer that could haul 8 bikes. Gear and tools in back of trucks or Expeditions. Assuming Pete goes there would be 3 of us and 4 bikes (1 duc, 3 yamahas).

[Mitch]

Man, that video looks awesome! (It's hard to believe that track has gotten smoother - Thank you Bay Area Porsche owners :cool2: )

Have fun! :riding:

[rb_duc]

Signed up and booked at the Baymont Inn - Cheers, Robert

[gregc]

Change oil and generally prep 49 and r6 Monday, new shocks and alingment on the Toyota Tues., repack trailer wheel bearing and repair trailer lites tues., forks delivered to Barry and tyres picked up Wed., pack household goods in boxes Thurs., load bikes and trailer Friday, kiss wife goodbye and pat dogs on head Sat. morning, then OFF TO THUNDERHILL oh yeah, don't forget to pick up Pirellis in Portland on way south.

Bong, I'll meet you and your tribe @ Elmer's in N. Portland for breakfast.
(or maybe Lucky Larry's Lounge)

[Bong]

That's quite the week you got going for you Greg!

690smc is fresh off it's 600 mile service yesterday (just in case I have room to bring her along)...I'll do an oil change on the 1098 this week. We're planning on leaving between 4-5am on Sat so we can meet you for breakfast in Portland. Gonna be fun!!!!!!!!!

[Habanero]

Have fun....

I know that shouldn't be a problem!

Yen and I will be in Tucson next week for some R&R..(I have some motorcycle roads to scout out for future adventures...)

[saravoogt]

That's quite the week you got going for you Greg!

690smc is fresh off it's 600 mile service yesterday (just in case I have room to bring her along)...I'll do an oil change on the 1098 this week. We're planning on leaving between 4-5am on Sat so we can meet you for breakfast in Portland. Gonna be fun!!!!!!!!!

We're planning on WHAT?!?!

[martys]

We're planning on WHAT?!?!looks like you're camping at Case la Bong the night before, eh? Might at well crash in the truck so you don't need to get up when it's time to leave.

take lots of pics!

[Bong]

We're planning on WHAT?!?!

Lol, normal Thunderhill protocol is to leave between 4-5am so as to get to Willows in time for dinner and a few hrs rest in the evening. Gotta be fresh for the morning :) If we load up Friday evening we should be fine leaving early nice and relaxed!!

[gregc]

Weather looks like it's going to be abmismal.

http://weather.msn.com/tenday.aspx?wealocations=wc:USCA1244&q=Willows%2c+CA+forecast:tenday

[rb_duc]

Weather looks like it's going to be abmismal.

http://weather.msn.com/tenday.aspx?wealocations=wc:USCA1244&q=Willows%2c+CA+forecast:tenday

Perfect conditions!

[gregc]

Still a little dodgy but it is starting to look better.

http://weather.msn.com/tenday.aspx?wealocations=wc:USCA1244&q=Willows%2c+CA+forecast:tenday

[Bong]

1098 has new oil/filter, new vented clutch cover, new SS clutch springs and new tires.

SMC just had 600 mile service done. Leo Vince pipe installed.

Finished shelving in trailer.

Two days at Thunderhill this coming weekend :jumping41:jumping41:jumping41:jumping41:jumping41

[martys]

1098 has new oil/filter, new vented clutch cover, new SS clutch springs and new tires.

SMC just had 600 mile service done. Leo Vince pipe installed.

Finished shelving in trailer.

Two days at Thunderhill this coming weekend :jumping41:jumping41:jumping41:jumping41:jumping41 you need a helmet cam or something to record this momentus weekend.

[Lotus54]

you need a helmet cam or something to record this momentus weekend.


I was thinking a helmet cam for last weekend's dirt ride at Tahuya would have been pretty neat. Especially going through those really narrow trails with trees/brush right there!

I've started to get new parts on the Multi- I am working on fixing something I didn't see before:( (don't ask).
The bike is completely apart- I took everything around the engine off. It really wasn't too bad to do.

The Leo Vince cans look great and I think will look good with the 'bare posterior I'm planning on.

Have fun at Thunder Hill! (almost thought I could tag along for a bit there- but plans changed yet again).

Mark

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm256/lotus54/mulit_apart.jpg

[gregc]

Everything but scooter tyres, oil changes, and repair trailer wiring done on my list. Remember, it was about this time last year Bong when I met you @ Starburnt and made notes about an upcoming T-hill trip. I still have those notes and have been reviewing them along with on bike videos. New pavement looks cool but I'm going to have to change my notes on brake markers.
We're planning on rolling pretty early Sat morn. Let's touch base by phone 7:30-8:00 and see if we are anywhere near each other.

Lucky Larry's for a late breakfast? :scared10: :eek: :scared10: :eek: :scared10: :eek: :scared10:

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/s4rs888/LuckyLarrys.jpg

[rb_duc]

I guess we'll be leaving Magnolia around 5am on Saturday (with enough Grande Non Fat Xtra Hot Latte). Breakfast sounds good to me.

As for my check list:
- Oil done
- Battery charging
- Bike runs (don't forget the key!!)
- Tools sorted and some minor spares - ready to load
- Need to get water (drink)
- Gear sorted and ready to pack

[Sieg]

Enjoy the trip!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzslbDHCH9I&feature=related

[Bong]

...I've started to get new parts on the Multi- I am working on fixing something I didn't see before:( (don't ask).
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm256/lotus54/mulit_apart.jpg

Ok Mark, inquiring minds want to know! What did you break? :rolleyes: :p

[martys]

I was thinking a helmet cam for last weekend's dirt ride at Tahuya would have been pretty neat. Especially going through those really narrow trails with trees/brush right there!

I've started to get new parts on the Multi- I am working on fixing something I didn't see before:( (don't ask).
The bike is completely apart- I took everything around the engine off. It really wasn't too bad to do.

The Leo Vince cans look great and I think will look good with the 'bare posterior I'm planning on.

Have fun at Thunder Hill! (almost thought I could tag along for a bit there- but plans changed yet again).

Mark

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm256/lotus54/mulit_apart.jpg
can't wait to see the rebirth of this bike. you should start a seperate thread and post updates every couple of weeks like the guy who rebuilt the silver 748 last winter. your project will give us something to look forward to as we wait for spring to return.

[gregc]

Bring your woolies.

http://weather.msn.com/local.aspx?wealocations=wc:USCA1244&q=Willows%2c+CA&setunit=F#details

[rb_duc]

Enjoy the trip!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzslbDHCH9I&feature=related


Are we meeting you at Starbucks in Eugene? Same procedure as last time?!

[Sieg]

Are we meeting you at Starbucks in Eugene? Same procedure as last time?! 9:30-10:00ish?

[rb_duc]

9:30-10:00ish?

It will take about 5.5 hours from Seattle with the coffee breaks etc. So closer to 11am would be realistic. I'll call you once we pass Portland.

[Lotus54]

My favorite coffee place in Eugene is 'The Beanery' (Allan Bros)

http://www.allannbroscoffee.com/beaneries/5th_st_beanery.cfm

Great coffee (from the days when I still drank it:() and good food.
It is always interesting since the 'alternative' college crowd seems to hang out there.

Mark

[Lotus54]

can't wait to see the rebirth of this bike. you should start a seperate thread and post updates every couple of weeks like the guy who rebuilt the silver 748 last winter. your project will give us something to look forward to as we wait for spring to return.


Good idea Marty.

I'll get some pics together and start posting some info.
Of course- no comments on the messy garage! (comments on dirty KTMs are ok)

It won't be exactly stock anymore (well, I guess it wasn't before either)

Mark

[rb_duc]

My favorite coffee place in Eugene is 'The Beanery' (Allan Bros)

http://www.allannbroscoffee.com/beaneries/5th_st_beanery.cfm

Great coffee (from the days when I still drank it:() and good food.
It is always interesting since the 'alternative' college crowd seems to hang out there.

Mark


I can agree to that - sounds like a good alternative! Thanks Mark!

[Sieg]

It will take about 5.5 hours from Seattle with the coffee breaks etc. So closer to 11am would be realistic. I'll call you once we pass Portland.U of O Home game against Standford, 12:30 kick-off so I'm probably out.

I can agree to that - sounds like a good alternative! Thanks Mark!You'll like this place, you can smoke a joint on the deck with your topless girl friend right accross the street from the county jail and not worry about being busted.............only in the Peoples Republic of Eugene.

[gregc]

heh, heh, heh, 16 hours and I'm on the road, 33 some hrs and I'm personally inspecting the new pavement @ some "club track" in Cali. :excited::hapdance::excited::notworking::wohoo::to ngue10::happy64::happy64::happy23::hello::relax::w ohoo::relax::relax::relax::kumbaya:

[rb_duc]

heh, heh, heh, 16 hours and I'm on the road, 33 some hrs and I'm personally inspecting the new pavement @ some "club track" in Cali. :excited::hapdance::excited::notworking::wohoo::to ngue10::happy64::happy64::happy23::hello::relax::w ohoo::relax::relax::relax::kumbaya:


Counting down!

[martys]

Have fun you guys and gals! Be safe and take lots of pics.

Is anyone live-casting with twitter or facebook or something?

[kurtfriedrich]

Sure hope the weather forecast holds and you lucky ducs have a great time!
Kurt

[gregc]

Bikes are ready, trailer's ready, truck's ready, I'm ready! :excited::hapdance::hapdance::excited::walkingdog:

[Sieg]

U of O Home game against Standford, 12:30 kick-off so I'm probably out.

You'll like this place, you can smoke a joint on the deck with your topless girl friend right accross the street from the county jail and not worry about being busted.............only in the Peoples Republic of Eugene.
Roster change, wife is out, Bart is in so we might be able to hook up! I'll bring the rolling papers :)

[Lotus54]

Try the chicken panini sandwich.

I've never had any of the foo-foo coffee drinks (I used to just drink it black and strong) but the 'real' coffee was quite good.

Interesting building too.

Mark

[geoffreyrossi]

just saw this thread - wow!!!

i know i've gotta do a better job keeping up w/the site - so much info to keep track of... hope you guys have a GREAT time and the bikes (and riders) all come back rash-free :happy57:

i just put $$ down for a new winter project duc - it's on a trailer and headed my way from santa fe as we speak. looking forward to joining you blokes on the track in the spring when it's finished!

just don't be too rowdy leaving bong's house tomorrow morning - and DON'T drive by my house yelling taunts and jeering. you'll be wasting your time as i'm gonna sleep with earplugs tonite :action027

[gregc]

Roster change, wife is out, Bart is in so we might be able to hook up! I'll bring the rolling papers :)

Forget the papers, bring the holy rope!

[Bong]

In keeping with Greg's excitement - bikes and gear loaded and ready to roll!!!!! :happy44:

[Sieg]

In keeping with Greg's excitement - bikes and gear loaded and ready to roll!!!!! :happy44:Mine isn't :crying: :( :crying: :mad: :crying: :( :crying: :mad: :crying: :( :crying: :darkcloud:

[Bong]

Mine isn't :crying: :( :crying: :mad: :crying: :( :crying: :mad: :crying: :( :crying: :darkcloud:
Pack your gear Sieg, you can ride the SMC and there's plenty of room in the truck for you!!!!!

[Marv]

Try the chicken panini sandwich!
Mark

Guess a chicken isn't a mammal, or is it?

[Sieg]

Pack your gear Sieg, you can ride the SMC and there's plenty of room in the truck for you!!!!!
:idea: I'll beg with the boss tonight :headscratch: wait a minute, I'm the boss :mad:


:bang:

[Lotus54]

Guess a chicken isn't a mammal, or is it?

Hmmm, this discussion sounds familiar.


Have fun guys- wish I was going!
If my daughter wasn't here this weekend I would certainly beg a ride.

Mark

[gregc]

Pack your gear Sieg, you can ride the SMC and there's plenty of room in the truck for you!!!!!

Actually, Sieg, if you'd like there is a spot on our truck on top of the R1 that you could ride down on. Might get a bit windy but you'd get there. Once there you would have your choice of Ducs and Yam's to ride. Tri-colur 749, Yellow YZF R1, baby powder blue YZF R6, Bong might even let you ride on one of those fast colour I-talian machines. I've even heard that there is going to be one of those new fangled 848 type things there. Or then again, you could just watch some swamp/pond varmit play foosball. Join us!

[Sieg]

Grrrrrrrr! Really appreciate the hospitality, business and family first with current economics.

Don't think fir a second that I don't want to properly scrub in the tires on this new garage toy.

http://sieg.smugmug.com/photos/405569515_FjkBX-M.jpg

...............as rb_duc keeps reminding me, the one with the ugly mirrors :action027

Coffee at the Beanery around 11!!??

[gregc]

just razzing you Sieg. Probably not apropriate as I've only meet you the one time @ some beaver or duck roadside attraction. I'm hooking up with an old friend @ the north exit to Eugene both up and back and then there's always Lucky Larry's Lounge outside of Lebanon.

[Sieg]

All in the spirit of a great road trip Greg, don't worry about getting under my skin. :happy57:

[Bong]

Heading out - whooo hoooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :happy44:

[gregc]

signing off!

[Johnh]

Lucky bastards!!

[Sieg]

Lady and Gentlemen, thanks for stopping in and sharing the road trip experience with us this morning. Best of lines and grip tomorrow!

Weather looks perfect:
Sunday, Nov 9
http://vortex.accuweather.com/adc2004/common/images/wxicons/blue_frcst_bg/03.gif
High: 64 °F RealFeel®: 63 °F
Partly sunny







Monday, Nov 10
http://vortex.accuweather.com/adc2004/common/images/wxicons/blue_frcst_bg/03.gif
High: 64 °F RealFeel®: 66 °F
Partly sunny







Psssst - Oregon Raceway Park this spring :happy44:

[Bong]

Road trip has been a blast thus far, thanks Sieg for taking the time to meet us for breakfast in Eugene! Made it safely to Willows and dropped the trailer and bikes at the track. It's raining now but the forecast calls for clear and sunny the next couple of days :happy44::happy44::happy44:

[Bong]

Clear blue skies greeted us this morning and we all had a fantastic time playing on the track today! We had quite the gathering of ducs in our pit
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/bong1098/DSC_0001.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/bong1098/DSC_0003.jpg

Ed, Sara and Robert didn't take much time to learn the track layout and were up to speed after a couple of sessions. Thunderhill is a very technical track with many blind entrances and off camber turns, 3 miles and 15 turns is a lot to take in for the first time. Here's a shot of the couple entering turn 1
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/bong1098/DSC_0016.jpg

Sara looking comfortable on her 848
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/bong1098/DSC_0018.jpg

Ed giving chase
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/bong1098/DSC_0019.jpg

The couple riding off into the distance
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/bong1098/DSC_0021.jpg

[Bong]

We ended up riding 2 sessions an hour so I didn't take too many pics, here are a couple random shot.

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/bong1098/DSC_0023.jpg

A fellow ktm rider on a 990SMR
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/bong1098/DSC_0012.jpg

Sara mid turn
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/bong1098/DSC_0007.jpg

Ed trying in ernest to get Sara to slow down :)
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/bong1098/DSC_0029.jpg

There is a local "Brandon Bones" taking pics and I will post better shots after tomorrow. Another day of track fun tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kurtfriedrich]

Fantastic to see the blue skies! We have had crap! So glad it worked out so well. great pics, thanks for taking to the trouble to post. Sure wish you guys would have invited me! :(

[Scottsst]

I wish I could have gone with ya I have a new lense to try out and taking shots of ya'll running around is a good way to try it out Oh well I will get a good shot at using it sooner of later

[geoffreyrossi]

nice! i'm living vicariously through you guys!

but i don't care how fancy that track is, real men ride ducatis on two-track hunting trails!!!

[martys]

awesome, who's 996 is in the pit with you?

[Sieg]

Thunderhill conditions near perfect...........

China Hat conditions near perfect.............

:darkcloud:

[Jeremy]

Great pics!

Have fun everyone...I am seriously jealous. :(

[Sieg]

690 report please :cool2:

[Chris]

Looks like a lot of fun. Glad the weather turned out great for you guys!

[saravoogt]

What a great time! Our group included Bong, Ed, Robert, Greg (who I got to ride with, which was fun, and doesn't happen often) as well as Greg's friend Larry, and Bong's cousins George, Wilbur, and Winston (all totally awesome people).

This was taken by Dito Milian, of gotbluemilk.com. The rider with the fancy helmet is Bong, on Ed's bike for that session. That was in turn 2, a very long sweeper which is not to everyone's liking, but was one of my favorites.

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg265/markhamvoogt/MF1A2171.jpg

[rb_duc]

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg265/markhamvoogt/MF1A2171.jpg

Perfect! You are one quick learner!

[rb_duc]

Thunderhill was a blast! Great weather and great people to hang out with! Thanks to all!

The track itself is challenging and great fun - After riding for a day I still have no clue where I'm going there... It will take me some time to figure that out. Having been off the bike for over 2 years (track that is) meant I had a lot of re-learning and learning to do. This track is perfect for it. I can only recommend a trackday there. Another good thing about the track is that it has more than enough run-off area for the "worst case" scenarios. I tend to have an issue with berms and walls being too close. Our neighbor went off in turn 9 - bent his handle bars and loaded the bike with mud - that was all the damage he had.

Here are some more shots taken by Dito from GotBlueMilk.

That bobbing head in the backgrounds is Bong on the hooligan bike! He was well capable of keeping up with it. The problem is it's hard to focus if you're laughing all the time...
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn39/rb_duc/Thunderhill/MF1A6059.jpg

...as for the discussion on how to get your head down... Just fold up and do it...
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn39/rb_duc/Thunderhill/MF1A6185.jpg


...George commented I had legs everywhere - I think I now know what he means. It's easier when you're a bit taller.
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn39/rb_duc/Thunderhill/MF1A8680.jpg


My personal favorite - The lean angle increases from here on in
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn39/rb_duc/Thunderhill/MF1A6620.jpg

[martys]

WoW! :bowdown: Looks like an awesome time was had by all.

[Bong]

Wow what a trackday roadtrip - incredible friends and family to hang out with over the weekend! It was fun to see the excitement for Thunderhill firstimers Ed, Sara and Robert :)

Two beautiful days and fresh pavement made for some memorable track time, some of my favorite pics...

Trying not to highside exiting turn 13
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/bong1098/MF1A6480.jpg

Turn 3...
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/bong1098/MF1A1738.jpg

...leading to turn 4
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/bong1098/MF1A1677.jpg

Getting lost in the middle of never ending turn 2 sweeper
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/bong1098/MF1A1166.jpg

[Bong]

690 report please :cool2:
Like Robert said I was laughing the whole time I was out on the 690, it is unbelievably nimble and surprised a few riders out there. It doesn't have much poop down the straight but it can carry LOTS of corner speed :happy44:

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/bong1098/MF1A0891.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/bong1098/MF1A7751.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/bong1098/MF1A6109-1.jpg

[rb_duc]

Bong - I think it's time for a custom Dainese suite. Red/White/Blue with a touch of gold?

Great shots and a ton of fun!

[martys]

Bong - I think it's time for a custom Dainese suite. Red/White/Blue with a touch of gold?

Great shots and a ton of fun!that is a new suit, isn't it? did you retire the Bong suit after the last ride it went on?

[Mitch]

:popcorn2: So that's how you make it through November in Seattle ...

Nice Pics!

That is such a great track, brings back fond memories of my first track day.

I'm guessing 64F is a little bit more comfortable than 115F? :happy57:

[bafflebrain]

Nice pictures guys.

I love T-Hill. Hope to make it back next year but the 14+ driving hours from Vancouver is a killer.

[Sieg]

Bong - I think it's time for a custom Dainese suite. Red/White/Blue with a touch of gold?

Great shots and a ton of fun!

http://sieg.smugmug.com/photos/355558839_Zmn36-L.jpg

He definitely needs one for each bike :happy57:

[Lotus54]

Looks like great fun!
Now, the KTM looks like something I could actually do:rolleyes:
Not sure about all you fast guys on those 'lay down' bikes...I'm too slow for that.

Glad to hear you had a good time- did you have George out there on the 1098?

Mark

[Scottsst]

So Robert did you ride a 1098 down there? If you did what bike do you like better for an allout track machine 998 999 or 1098

[rb_duc]

So Robert did you ride a 1098 down there? If you did what bike do you like better for an allout track machine 998 999 or 1098


I took the 999s - I still have it so I wanted to take it for a spin. The handling of the 999 is probably better than that of the 1098. Engine power on a track like this doesn't matter too much until you really know the track. And since the 999 might be sold I wanted to take it for a last spin. If it's not sold I'll take it there again!

[Bong]

Looks like great fun!
Now, the KTM looks like something I could actually do:rolleyes:
Not sure about all you fast guys on those 'lay down' bikes...I'm too slow for that.

Glad to hear you had a good time- did you have George out there on the 1098?

Mark
Yes you'd have a great time on the 690, very easy to ride quickly!

George was having fun on his 996SPS :)

[Bong]

that is a new suit, isn't it? did you retire the Bong suit after the last ride it went on?
That suit is taking a break from action for now, I found this replacement on CL at a nice price.

[Lotus54]

Yes you'd have a great time on the 690, very easy to ride quickly!

George was having fun on his 996SPS :)

I'd certainly like to give the 690 a whirl sometime!

I forgot George had a 996.
I still picture him drinking that green tea concoction.
http://www.desmonorthwest.com/photopost/data/500/1011george_drink-med.jpg
Mark

[Bong]

Too funny Mark, you better watch out next time you see George :p

Here's George on his beautiful SPS exiting turn 10
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/bong1098/MF1A7078.jpg

Another shot of formation riding in turn 2
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/bong1098/MF1A2102.jpg

[ducmons]

Wow !!! Looks like quite the trip !!!! Someday I will join you all at Thunderhill, or any track for that matter. Thanks for posting pics. Was great to see Ed & Sarah out there having fun as a couple. Way cool !!!!

[edvoogt]

What a fantastic time we had! Even though the ride down was in spectacularly crummy weather, the enthusiasm of everyone in our little caravan was infectious. We went ot the track Saturday night and left bikes and trailers there, unloading in some of the heaviest rain I've ever experienced! The covered parking was a joy! The next morning, Bong's cousin Gearge arrived as we set up pits,
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z20/edvoogt/Thunderhill/DSC_16912008-11-09_09-07-500001.jpg
and got ready to ride!
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z20/edvoogt/Thunderhill/DSC_17102008-11-09_16-42-400001.jpg
Here's a couple shots of Sara, Bong, and Robert;
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z20/edvoogt/Thunderhill/DSC_17222008-11-09_16-49-220001.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z20/edvoogt/Thunderhill/DSC_17162008-11-09_16-46-400001.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z20/edvoogt/Thunderhill/DSC_17212008-11-09_16-49-120001.jpg
Who says track days aren't hard work :happy57:
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z20/edvoogt/Thunderhill/DSC_17022008-11-09_16-17-370001.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z20/edvoogt/Thunderhill/DSC_17052008-11-09_16-18-080001.jpg
Duc's and a KTM communing for the night
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z20/edvoogt/Thunderhill/DSC_17302008-11-09_17-26-070001.jpg
Monday morning, 2 more of Bong's cousins arrived, Winston and Wilber. I see now why Bong is so smooth and fast, like Harry Potter becoming a seeker, it's in his whole family, they are all smooth and fast! :bowdown: As we were able to get on the track for 2 sessions an hour, I never got a picture of Wilber and Winston's 916's, they were beautiful. We had so much fun getting 6 duc's out at the same time! (Robert had to leave after Sunday)
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z20/edvoogt/Thunderhill/DSC_17382008-11-10_10-44-580001.jpg
Here is my evidense of how not to go around 2, enter REAL slow and keep applying power throughout the corner,
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z20/edvoogt/Thunderhill/DSC_17402008-11-10_17-10-280001.jpg
Again, what a fantastic time, thanks to all we shared these days with and looking forward to the next time.
Cheers.

[saravoogt]

Perfect! You are one quick learner!

Everything I think I know, I learned from Bong. Or tried to, anyway.

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg265/markhamvoogt/MF1A1677.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg265/markhamvoogt/MF1A1742sm.jpg

[Lotus54]

I've never ridden on a street track. With my problems estimating high speed corners I wonder how I would do?
Perhaps after a number of laps there would be less estimating to do...

I think I'd do ok on a motard track.

Sure wish I could have made it!
I'm not surprised you all had a great time though- that is a excellent group of people you were with.

Mark

[geoffreyrossi]

wow, wow, & wow!

what a cool trip. thanks to all you guys for the great post/pics so we can sit at our computers and make engine noises while pretending...

so bong's got a slew of speedy cousins, eh? not surprising!

[rb_duc]

Everything I think I know, I learned from Bong. Or tried to, anyway.

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg265/markhamvoogt/MF1A1677.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg265/markhamvoogt/MF1A1742sm.jpg


...QED...

[gregc]

Let the Jonesing begin. :(

[Mark]

All you boys and girls look like professional road racers! Glad all are back safely.

Next time one of these road trips is planned, I am there!

AND Thank you for the pictures. It really looks like everyone had a blast.

[Bong]

All you boys and girls look like professional road racers! Glad all are back safely.

Next time one of these road trips is planned, I am there!

AND Thank you for the pictures. It really looks like everyone had a blast.
It's going to be so fun to have you out there with us next time...as Greg said the Jonesing has begun for the 09 track season.

There's a Keigwins trackday at Sears Pt over Thanksgiving - wish we were closer :(

Oh and since we can't go racer fast...we can at least look like we're cooking along!

[rb_duc]

Next time one of these road trips is planned, I am there!


What bike will you be taking to the track? :)

[saravoogt]

It's going to be so fun to have you out there with us next time...as Greg said the Jonesing has begun for the 09 track season.

There's a Keigwins trackday at Sears Pt over Thanksgiving - wish we were closer :(

Oh and since we can't go racer fast...we can at least look like we're cooking along!

Sears Point is only another 2 hours. In the grand scheme of things, is that really such a big difference?

Also, Bong, you can go racer fast. I have seen it. You were just riding with us to be nice. (But thank you-- it was a ton of fun.)

[Lotus54]

Also, Bong, you can go racer fast. I have seen it. You were just riding with us to be nice. (But thank you-- it was a ton of fun.)

Yeah, the only time I can even keep up with Bong is in the dirt.
Then I think he is just he is just trying to keep me close so he can roost me!


(oh yeah, I owe him one for that trick he played on me last Walker trip- he 'got me' big time. His time will come!:rolleyes:)

Mark

[Scottsst]

Also, Bong, you can go racer fast. I have seen it. You were just riding with us to be nice. (But thank you-- it was a ton of fun.)

I have seen bong and Robert take OFF a couple of times so I also know that he can rip it up when the time comes I have also seen him at the track keeping up with people that do race so I know he can "go racer fast"

[Mark]

What bike will you be taking to the track? :)

Has a little bird told you something.

When I get back from Cabo next week we will talk.

[martys]

Has a little bird told you something.

When I get back from Cabo next week we will talk.


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************* Bayliss 1098R-SE :happy44: :bowdown: **************

[Bong]

More pics to relive the fun last weekend!

George and his 996SPS
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_hkYlaHLISws/SR5UHUH5GNI/AAAAAAAABAA/WsiZnzmZtLg/s400/MF1A6113.JPG
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_hkYlaHLISws/SR5UIONTYVI/AAAAAAAABAI/zQiSa8NpVn4/s576/MF1A7037.JPG
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_hkYlaHLISws/SR5UK9Dhu2I/AAAAAAAABBA/qi-UosLLt0w/s576/MF1A0794.JPG

George leading Sara into the fast Turn 1
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_hkYlaHLISws/SR5ULDMn91I/AAAAAAAABBI/f2V-bGbn3lM/s576/MF1A1191.JPG

Winston riding the KTM690 with George in hot pursuit!
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_hkYlaHLISws/SR5UL9pwYuI/AAAAAAAABBo/l4XdjYEOyEU/s576/MF1A1654.JPG

[Bong]

Here's Winston checking out the 690...
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_hkYlaHLISws/SR5NL06TUsI/AAAAAAAAA9M/r-HcNk7APUk/s512/DSCN1538.JPGhttp://lh6.ggpht.com/_hkYlaHLISws/SR5NMpKVamI/AAAAAAAAA9c/4h39z5HEwLE/s400/DSCN1540.JPG

...and practicing for his wheely moves!!
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_hkYlaHLISws/SR5NMKiOsCI/AAAAAAAAA9U/QaJxxhdm8ME/s400/DSCN1539.JPG

[Sieg]

Has a little bird told you something.

When I get back from Cabo next week we will talk.
The flowers got ya didn't they :cool2: