The search for I group status
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gixxercurt
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low to mid 40's
gixxercurt
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I've seen ppl bumped up running slower, but it's impossible to put a lap time on each group, EVERY person is different. There are many different variables that cr's take in to consideration when evaluating someone for a bump, not just lap times.bayboy;165570 wrote: WOOOORD!?Guess i got some growin to do. LOL
gixxercurt
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Well, like I said it's not just the lap times that make you ready for the next group(all though that will be a biproduct). It's being able to be fast but smooth/predictable because no matter how fast you are, when you get bumped there's probably more than a few guys in the next group that are going treat you like a rolling chicane. So just take in everything that the CR's are saying bc what they tell you WILL make you a faster, safer rider. The main thing is just have fun, this sport is WAY to expensive to go spend your whole wknd only to go home dissapointed. Merry Christmas & ride safe, Curtis
madriders86
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+1
My advice? Get rid of your lap timer. Forget about chasing lap times and focus more on improving your technique and developing good habits.
I don't have a lap timer, gauges, or anything on my bike. Not even a tach lol. I would suggest taping over your gauges and stuff for one TD. Just give it a try and see what you learn.
My advice? Get rid of your lap timer. Forget about chasing lap times and focus more on improving your technique and developing good habits.
I don't have a lap timer, gauges, or anything on my bike. Not even a tach lol. I would suggest taping over your gauges and stuff for one TD. Just give it a try and see what you learn.
sheepofblue
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As has been said here and other places it is not just about times. Remember in the riders meetings when they talk about how the control riders can just tell some people are going to be the one that crashes? They are not always the slowest people. If you are running at the front of 'B' but are erratic that means you are going to 'I' and going to be going around the outside of people and .... crashing.
I have no idea on your personal riding so that might apply to you. Also consider effort and time. I might be able to get bumped out of 'I' but I have not put any effort into it. Add in that I rode less with NESBA due to scheduling conflicts and no bump (well I might also suck :doh So consider there is other issues than time and speed but that there is also a lot going on so you may just be being overlooked.
I have no idea on your personal riding so that might apply to you. Also consider effort and time. I might be able to get bumped out of 'I' but I have not put any effort into it. Add in that I rode less with NESBA due to scheduling conflicts and no bump (well I might also suck :doh
So consider there is other issues than time and speed but that there is also a lot going on so you may just be being overlooked.
arhale09
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I hate to disagree with my esteemed colleagues, but I'm pretty sure that you don't have to be running mid-40s to make it to I group. It is absolutely correct that lap times are not the most important thing. In fact, many CR's will tell you lap times are fairly far down on the list, behind smoothness, predictability, attitude, consistency, etc. And I'd second the recommendation to ditch the timer for a few days and just have fun. That said, when I got bumped to I group I think I was in the 1:50-ish range, if not a few ticks slower...
gixxercurt
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:agree:
Mikey75702
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Having ridden with roger lyle a few times. If you are I group over there, try out b here. Most likely it will be a great fit. There are some fairly quick folks in the b group. You get to the fast people in I with nesba, then the a group guys are just...... Uhhhhhh...... holy shit....
erick1670
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:agree:
in previous years I was running I in every other org like TPM and NYSB, I go bump back to B one day that I went to a new track to me and got there late so I was off the pace, and all over the track I dint know it. So the CR at that particular track day dimmend that I bellong in B, so my way back to I was a bit longer b/c every other CR criteria on when to bump is diferent... and I guess is good for you so you can work on your all around skill, it was easier to me get bump from I to A
than B to I :dunno:
madriders86
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So I'm fast? Wow. New concept to me
dlockhart5x
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I <3 bump threads
B to I is probably the widest gap.
Think back on all the things you didn't have a clue about. I feel that by the time you are done with B you are a pretty "mechanically" competent rider. I group hones those riding skills to where you are well in control and expands the mental side a bit more. If you have done your work in I , thenI to A is almost anti- climatic. Everyone is pretty fast, and you ride your ride just like in B and I
Getting bumped from B to I ment the most to me
Ps being a fast guy in I is probably the fun-est time, enjoy it
yeperick1670;165615 wrote: :agree:
, it was easier to me get bump from I to A
B to I is probably the widest gap.
Think back on all the things you didn't have a clue about. I feel that by the time you are done with B you are a pretty "mechanically" competent rider. I group hones those riding skills to where you are well in control and expands the mental side a bit more. If you have done your work in I , thenI to A is almost anti- climatic. Everyone is pretty fast, and you ride your ride just like in B and I
Getting bumped from B to I ment the most to me
Ps being a fast guy in I is probably the fun-est time, enjoy it
erick1670
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:agree:
so far I have done 2 days in A and I feel like the punching bag, but in each day I got to pass few guys and acomplish few things, so in each day I came out with something new learn and I feel that am will get to the mid pack in a few more outnings in the meat grinder:banghead: