ronhix
New Member
Many of you have been asking me about the group outing to TTBC, I'm happy to tell you that the outing is still a go! Nothing has changed.
First, let me say thank you to NESBA for allowing me to make this announcement on this forum.
Second, I want to be very clear that this group outing has absolutely nothing to do with NESBA in any way (other than the fact that the people who I ride with at NESBA events are like family to me). This group outing does not signify that TTBC and NESBA are affiliated in any way. The discounted pricing being offered is in no way associated with any actions taken by NESBA, promises made in regards to NESBA, nor any participant's current standing as a NESBA member.
Here's the details:
Dates are Nov 17,18,19,20
School starts at 4pm on the 17th and we ride into the evening. School concludes on the 20th about 3pm so people can fly out in the evening.
Cost is $1600 per person which is reduced from the $2250 which is normally the cost for a four day school. This discount is available ONLY because Monster negotiated this rate with TTBC and then cancelled the dates and moved them to next year. This discount was then made available to us.
The cost includes everything (including gear, lodging, food and drinks). It does not include flight and rental car to the school. Rental cars are cheap though, I think the one we got was $23 a day. Flights to Houston are also very reasonable with it costing roughly $230 from Chicago on a direct round trip flight.
Right now…this is a PRIVATE school, reserved for us and is not open to the general public. TTBC is giving us the opportunity to fill the school with friends and family before it will be opened to the public. So, please do not delay in signing up if you would like to go.
Included in the school:
Race prepped Yamaha TTR 110, 125 & 230
Riding gear and safety equipment
Lodging (4 people to a room with bunk beds or available VIP suits)
All food and refreshments
DVD of events
No bike or equipment deposit
All onsite activities
Schedule:
Thursday Night
5:00pm
Camp Opens for Orientation and Bike/Gear Selection
Safety Meeting and learn about the camp
Dinner
Free Ride
Friday
7:30am Breakfast
9:00am - 12:00pm
Bike Skills on Oval and TT Track
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lunch Break
1:00pm - 6:30pm
Bike Skills on Oval and TT Track or extracurricular activities*
Superpole timed event
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Dinner
8:30pm - 9:30pm
Night racing under the lights on TT track
Saturday
7:30am Breakfast
9:00am - 12:00pm
Bike Skills on Oval and TT Track
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lunch Break
1:00pm - 6:30pm
Bike Skills on Oval and TT Track or extracurricular activities*
Superpole timed event
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Dinner
8:30pm - 9:30pm
Night racing under the lights on TT track
Sunday
7:30am
Good ol' Texas Breakfast
9:00am - 12:00pm
Bike Skills on Oval and TT Track
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lunch
1:00pm - 4:30pm
Bike Skills on Oval and TT Track
Superpole timed event
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Camp shut down preparation
Frequently asked questions:
A lot of people make comments on how there "isn't a lot of riding during the day". Our experience at the last 3 day event (note that this is a 4 day event) was that we were totally exhausted from all the time spent on the bike. The instructors are also very cool, you can ride as much as you want during down time. But if you're like me, you are gonna need to sit down and rest.
The other thing people wonder about is if Colin will be there all the time. My understanding is that Colin is present at almost all of the schools, he was there early and stayed late the entire camp that we previously attended. Obviously, this is not something we can guarantee. However, all the instructors are excellent
The other objection people have is that its not a road race school since it is "in the dirt". This is simply not true. Colin is a road racer and the school is geared very much toward road racing skills development. The bikes are ingeniously setup with a knobby front (good grip) and a supermoto style slick rear (not so much grip). This is a good simulation of how a 200 HP superbike feels on lap 17 of a hotly contested race as you dice it up for rostrum finish in 100 degree temps (or at least that is what I'm told).
The end result is that it will help you with "better and smoother" on the controls as well as the increased feel for what the bike is doing underneath you as the rear end is "moving around". Being superb on the brakes is also stressed during the course...as you are "backing it in" and "power sliding it out" for 4 days straight! It is no secret that the fast guys train in the dirt. One of the biggest reasons why?? The ability to develop an excellent "feel" for the bike as it gets loose and begins to move around. The dirt provides a similar feel and is much more forgiving pushing it to the limit on a road race course.
Extracurricular activities:
★Go Cart Racing
★Traxxas RC Car Racing
★Paint Ball Wars
★Target Shooting
★Table Tennis and Pool
★Relaxing in the Tornado Saloon
How to sign up:
Step 1:
Go to www.texastornadobootcamp.com and on the home page and click on "Sign-up Now!"
Step 2:
Select the 4 day camp for Nov 17 - 20th dates
Step 3:
Enter your info
Step 4:
Choose the $500 deposit option
Step 5:
Let them know you are part of the group that rides with NESBA
Step 6:
The school will then send you a paypal invoice for $500 for your deposit (due immediately) and another for $1100 which is the remaining balance (due no later than 2 weeks prior to camp open). You can pay the deposit or you can go ahead and pay both together at one time.
After you are all signed up and have paid at least the deposit, please shoot me a PM letting me know. Thanks!
PLEASE NOTE: If you book this camp by sending the $500 deposit and for some reason cancel and move the camp to a later date, you WILL NOT receive the discounted price for the camp scheduled at a later date! The price is good for ONLY this camp.
Please do not delay in signing up, we have a limited window before this is opened up to the public. Please sign up quickly if you plan to join us!
First, let me say thank you to NESBA for allowing me to make this announcement on this forum.
Second, I want to be very clear that this group outing has absolutely nothing to do with NESBA in any way (other than the fact that the people who I ride with at NESBA events are like family to me). This group outing does not signify that TTBC and NESBA are affiliated in any way. The discounted pricing being offered is in no way associated with any actions taken by NESBA, promises made in regards to NESBA, nor any participant's current standing as a NESBA member.
Here's the details:
Dates are Nov 17,18,19,20
School starts at 4pm on the 17th and we ride into the evening. School concludes on the 20th about 3pm so people can fly out in the evening.
Cost is $1600 per person which is reduced from the $2250 which is normally the cost for a four day school. This discount is available ONLY because Monster negotiated this rate with TTBC and then cancelled the dates and moved them to next year. This discount was then made available to us.
The cost includes everything (including gear, lodging, food and drinks). It does not include flight and rental car to the school. Rental cars are cheap though, I think the one we got was $23 a day. Flights to Houston are also very reasonable with it costing roughly $230 from Chicago on a direct round trip flight.
Right now…this is a PRIVATE school, reserved for us and is not open to the general public. TTBC is giving us the opportunity to fill the school with friends and family before it will be opened to the public. So, please do not delay in signing up if you would like to go.
Included in the school:
Race prepped Yamaha TTR 110, 125 & 230
Riding gear and safety equipment
Lodging (4 people to a room with bunk beds or available VIP suits)
All food and refreshments
DVD of events
No bike or equipment deposit
All onsite activities
Schedule:
Thursday Night
5:00pm
Camp Opens for Orientation and Bike/Gear Selection
Safety Meeting and learn about the camp
Dinner
Free Ride
Friday
7:30am Breakfast
9:00am - 12:00pm
Bike Skills on Oval and TT Track
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lunch Break
1:00pm - 6:30pm
Bike Skills on Oval and TT Track or extracurricular activities*
Superpole timed event
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Dinner
8:30pm - 9:30pm
Night racing under the lights on TT track
Saturday
7:30am Breakfast
9:00am - 12:00pm
Bike Skills on Oval and TT Track
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lunch Break
1:00pm - 6:30pm
Bike Skills on Oval and TT Track or extracurricular activities*
Superpole timed event
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Dinner
8:30pm - 9:30pm
Night racing under the lights on TT track
Sunday
7:30am
Good ol' Texas Breakfast
9:00am - 12:00pm
Bike Skills on Oval and TT Track
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lunch
1:00pm - 4:30pm
Bike Skills on Oval and TT Track
Superpole timed event
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Camp shut down preparation
Frequently asked questions:
A lot of people make comments on how there "isn't a lot of riding during the day". Our experience at the last 3 day event (note that this is a 4 day event) was that we were totally exhausted from all the time spent on the bike. The instructors are also very cool, you can ride as much as you want during down time. But if you're like me, you are gonna need to sit down and rest.
The other thing people wonder about is if Colin will be there all the time. My understanding is that Colin is present at almost all of the schools, he was there early and stayed late the entire camp that we previously attended. Obviously, this is not something we can guarantee. However, all the instructors are excellent
The other objection people have is that its not a road race school since it is "in the dirt". This is simply not true. Colin is a road racer and the school is geared very much toward road racing skills development. The bikes are ingeniously setup with a knobby front (good grip) and a supermoto style slick rear (not so much grip). This is a good simulation of how a 200 HP superbike feels on lap 17 of a hotly contested race as you dice it up for rostrum finish in 100 degree temps (or at least that is what I'm told).
The end result is that it will help you with "better and smoother" on the controls as well as the increased feel for what the bike is doing underneath you as the rear end is "moving around". Being superb on the brakes is also stressed during the course...as you are "backing it in" and "power sliding it out" for 4 days straight! It is no secret that the fast guys train in the dirt. One of the biggest reasons why?? The ability to develop an excellent "feel" for the bike as it gets loose and begins to move around. The dirt provides a similar feel and is much more forgiving pushing it to the limit on a road race course.
Extracurricular activities:
★Go Cart Racing
★Traxxas RC Car Racing
★Paint Ball Wars
★Target Shooting
★Table Tennis and Pool
★Relaxing in the Tornado Saloon
How to sign up:
Step 1:
Go to www.texastornadobootcamp.com and on the home page and click on "Sign-up Now!"
Step 2:
Select the 4 day camp for Nov 17 - 20th dates
Step 3:
Enter your info
Step 4:
Choose the $500 deposit option
Step 5:
Let them know you are part of the group that rides with NESBA
Step 6:
The school will then send you a paypal invoice for $500 for your deposit (due immediately) and another for $1100 which is the remaining balance (due no later than 2 weeks prior to camp open). You can pay the deposit or you can go ahead and pay both together at one time.
After you are all signed up and have paid at least the deposit, please shoot me a PM letting me know. Thanks!
PLEASE NOTE: If you book this camp by sending the $500 deposit and for some reason cancel and move the camp to a later date, you WILL NOT receive the discounted price for the camp scheduled at a later date! The price is good for ONLY this camp.
Please do not delay in signing up, we have a limited window before this is opened up to the public. Please sign up quickly if you plan to join us!
