Gingerman
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Do you like the track? Is it more fun than Grattan, for instance? I've only been on Beaverun and Barber on a motorcycle. I found Beaverun to be lots of fun and easy to learn. Barber was awesome, but very far away. I'm definately going to try Nelson's Ledges this year. I want to get some variety.
Matt
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Gingerman and Grattan are both very cool tracks. Not sure which I like better. The pit atmosphere at Gingerman is better IMO. More like a park than a parking lot.
I like that both of those tracks can be run backwards. for some reason I get a kick out of running tracks the other way.
I like that both of those tracks can be run backwards. for some reason I get a kick out of running tracks the other way.
I've never ridden Grattan, so I can't compare them.
Yes, I like Gingerman. If you do a search, you will find threads about Track Days there. There is also a thread where we aren't supposed to talk about how great and fun Gingerman is, as so many don't show up to that track that we have a great time there.
Of course, that may be why the contract isn't done yet as well.
I'm still hoping the Aug-Sept dates there come through (I'll be at Iowa for the May dates).
Yes, I like Gingerman. If you do a search, you will find threads about Track Days there. There is also a thread where we aren't supposed to talk about how great and fun Gingerman is, as so many don't show up to that track that we have a great time there.
Of course, that may be why the contract isn't done yet as well.
I'm still hoping the Aug-Sept dates there come through (I'll be at Iowa for the May dates).
Bucky Badger
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I heard that about you...:wow:
Fizzer, Unless there is absolutely nothing else going on in the universe, I would look for another track to ride other than nelson. I personally like Gratten better than Gingerman however I hear they are making changes to Gingerman. I also have more time at Gratten and have only been to Gingerman once. Both are good choices and you can't go wrong either way.
dlockhart5x
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:agree:
I sort of liked Nelson, but I think it makes Blackhawk look safe and smooth. I think it is T4 that looks like it was carpet bombed, then again the fast guys still go fast through there.
The other + is the mid atlantic staff seem to be pretty good peeps. Must be something to do with having "mid" in their name.
gingerman is terrible
Well, I've been to Nelson's in a car so I know it fairly well, it was my first racetrack ever. Plus it's only like an hour away. I thought all tracks were that bumpy! Then I went to Beaverun... so smooth. Looks like I'll have to try Grattan because Gingerman sucks so bad ;-) Thanks for all the replies!
rk97
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IMO - a weekend at Nelson (or any track with surface issues) is a good reminder of how nice some other places are, and builds your confidence.
If i ever reach "A" pace, I may feel differently, as run-off area can be an issue.
Rosey was talking about a race at NL where he only had to finish 2nd-to-last to get the points he needed; so he figured he'd just wait until someone crashed out. As he tells it, he was 'hanging back, running like 1:15's...' (1:09's are normal pace i guess) - i was happy to be breaking 1:20 that weekend. Needless to say, he and I have pretty different concerns about the run-off area
The seams at Gingerman did make me nervous. Just cross them with some strong resolve - if you half-ass across them, then yeah, they can get you wiggly.
the layout is very point-and-shoot. It was hard for me to find a 'flow' there. I'd like to go back (wtih NESBA) and take another shot at that track.
every track is worth trying once
If i ever reach "A" pace, I may feel differently, as run-off area can be an issue.
Rosey was talking about a race at NL where he only had to finish 2nd-to-last to get the points he needed; so he figured he'd just wait until someone crashed out. As he tells it, he was 'hanging back, running like 1:15's...' (1:09's are normal pace i guess) - i was happy to be breaking 1:20 that weekend. Needless to say, he and I have pretty different concerns about the run-off area
The seams at Gingerman did make me nervous. Just cross them with some strong resolve - if you half-ass across them, then yeah, they can get you wiggly.
the layout is very point-and-shoot. It was hard for me to find a 'flow' there. I'd like to go back (wtih NESBA) and take another shot at that track.
every track is worth trying once
