CCS at VIR Sept. 19-20 who's down?
- Thread starter Rick Johnson
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Your going to get so hooked! Great track to do your first race on.What times you been running there?
Low to mid 1:50's. Slow I know but looking at the last CCS and WERA rounds it looks like I won't be the last guy across the line. But close to it! I didn't have much interest in racing (at least not racing this soon) until I did Cornerspeed's level 1 class earlier this year. The mock race gave me a hint of it and I've been thinking about it since then. And I've had others tell me to just get out there and do it. So here I am. I don't have any illusions of picking up 15 seconds and passing half the field. I just want to get through the weekend in one piece and get the first races (and nerves) out of my system. I'm planning on racing more next year. I've got personal goals as far as my riding/form and improving my time through parts of the track that I have not worked out yet. Sorry for the rambling post but I'm pumped for this weekend! 
You doing Friday practice with conerspeed? Hey just come and have fun.I bet you pick up 2 seconds or more.
I think that's awesome Jonny! You will probably get a nice tow from someone and pick up time for sure. Just try not to get sucked into riding over your head.
I was lapped last year at VIR in the GTO race on lap 8 by Jensen. I had no delusions of staying with him more than a turn or two, but I managed to highside myself two turns after he passed mesmerized by how smooth and easy he made it look. :banghead:
Good luck this weekend!
I was lapped last year at VIR in the GTO race on lap 8 by Jensen. I had no delusions of staying with him more than a turn or two, but I managed to highside myself two turns after he passed mesmerized by how smooth and easy he made it look. :banghead:
Good luck this weekend!
Yikes! Something to remember for sure. But this is the line I expect to walk this weekend. Gain some speed by being towed but not getting sucked in deep. Unfortunately I think it can be one of those easier said than done deals, especially in the race when the adrenaline is pumping.
Thanks for the advise guys. If you see a pit with an ugly black CBR with 729 on it that's me. Say hi. I won't bite!
That was a frickin' blast! I achieved all of my goals. Didn't crash. Didn't finish last. And improved my lap times. I picked up time everytime I went on track. Just over 6 seconds in the end. Now I need to work on my starts. I'll be back out there next year for sure.