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So we made it to Thunderbolt without incident....Total crew of 4: Me, Frank, Ariana (Frank's girlfriend), and Eli (Frank's dog).

We're staying in the VIP suites which face out onto the straightaway, so I thought I'd share some pics so folks know what to expect if they ever stay here.

This is my bed:
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s255/jimwatsondc/NESBA%20Sept%202012/DSCN0740.jpg)
This is the kitchenette:
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s255/jimwatsondc/NESBA%20Sept%202012/DSCN0739.jpg)
and this is one of the roomies...
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s255/jimwatsondc/NESBA%20Sept%202012/DSCN0741.jpg)

We'll try to get pics and video throughout the day...no guarantees it will get posted quickly though...

Oh dear... you let him eat after midnight?

Not gonna get past that first left like that...

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Some more pics from Thunderbolt...
Here I am showing off my stylish new 1-piece:
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s255/jimwatsondc/NESBA%20Sept%202012/Jim.jpg)

Here's Frank early in the day:
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s255/jimwatsondc/NESBA%20Sept%202012/FrankCornerworker.jpg)
One of the craziest things about Thunderbolt are the pop-up planes that randomly appear as you crest a blind hill:
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s255/jimwatsondc/NESBA%20Sept%202012/FrankPlane.jpg)

Here I am being followed by a CR:
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s255/jimwatsondc/NESBA%20Sept%202012/CRfollowsJim.jpg)
Here's Frank being stalked by another CR:
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s255/jimwatsondc/NESBA%20Sept%202012/CRfollowsJim2.jpg)
And here I am having a chat with Lenny, one of the CRs after a session:
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s255/jimwatsondc/NESBA%20Sept%202012/CRchat.jpg)

Who knew going to the track was gonna be such a workout!!!:
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s255/jimwatsondc/NESBA%20Sept%202012/JimPush1.jpg)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s255/jimwatsondc/NESBA%20Sept%202012/JimPush2.jpg)

Yes, those are pics of Frank's new track paperweight!! [laugh] [laugh]

And I finally found something that was slower than I am ;D
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s255/jimwatsondc/NESBA%20Sept%202012/RaceCart.jpg)

Getting a push start, in typical ducati fashion! [cheeky] [laugh]

What do you mean "push start?" That's the front straight at 11 mph! [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

Keep going to the track with Frank and maybe you'll get into a 42 suit!  LOL  looks like a good time..really wish I could have made it. 
Lenny is super cool to work with.

I pick up the 7x14 for next season tomorrow..covered transport and accomodations.

(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s255/jimwatsondc/NESBA%20Sept%202012/JimPush2.jpg)

 :D Hope you get things sorted out, Frank!

Stupid Silly Train!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OUBeXkA9oA#)

There's a lot more grass around there than the last time I was there.

Some video...others are loading...I hate slow internet!

Next to last session: NJMP Thunderbolt Sept 30, 2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULti_Ejtlg0#)

Last Session: NJMP Thunderbolt Sept 30, 2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NduayDwZlSw#)

Much more peaceful without those obnoxious singles going BRAAAAAAPPPP by you...  ;D

Last Session: NJMP Thunderbolt Sept 30, 2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NduayDwZlSw#)
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Sun looks like it sucks last session....call me this weekend for some feedback.

The sun was pretty fierce that last session. Even had my shadow scare me once in turn 1..thought another bike was about to plow into me. Definitely appreciate the feedback...I think it's going to sound a lot like, "YOU TURN IN TOO SOON!!!!!!!!!!!!" and "Don't be afraid to get too close to the apex!" [laugh]

thanks for sharing !

Don't forget, more gas, sooner. That's one I need to keep on.

mostly was going to talk about RPM management and throttle control.  I'll TTYL [thumbsup]

Talk to you this weekend... appreciate all the feedback I can get!