Taste of Racing - April 10th and 11th 2009 !!

[Visolara]

Where: Portland International Raceway
Date's: April 10th and April 11th 2009 (Remember, we do not run in the rain, lets hope its dry!!)
When: During OMRRA lunch time, see race day schedule handout for approximate times (Approximate track crossing times: Friday  10:30AM and 12:00Noon ; Saturday 11:10AM and 11:54AM)
Gate Discount:  Print out this coupon for $2 off the $10 gate fee (need one per person)

Clieck here for specifics about Taste of Racing:  Taste of Racing

$20 for 20 minutes, Taste of Racing is an opportunity for motorcycle enthusiasts to experience the thrill of racing, cornering, and riding fast in a safe environment where you won't get a ticket!! Sound like fun? Want to try it out? Click on the  Taste of Racing link above for specific details!

Dark Horse Racing is running ToR again this year, we are pitted on the second row in from the Start/Finish line.  You cant miss us, we will have a ToR sign-up sandwich board at our pits, and our Carolina blue race bikes. 

We are also accepting volunteers to work corners during the ToR events.  If you are interested in ToR but don't have a bike, or are not sure if you're ready for the track, you can volunteering some time and help us by working a corner!  Anyone who volunteers to work a corner for us, can ride the next ToR for free!  We will also be BBQing in our pits and will feed anyone who help's out. 

Few changes have been incorporated into ToR:

 - Not a new rule, but one I have to keep repeating.  At NO point should any ToR participant pass the lead rider. This has happened at a number of ToR events.  The lead rider will be very visible, not sure what we will be using this next weekend, but we have used a big red X, an orange Vest in the past, but people still tried to pass him.  Please people, do not pass the lead bike, he is there for a reason.  We will discuss this in more detail at the ToR riders meeting

 - Max number of riders changed to 35

 - If a rider crashes, all other riders return to the hot pit area (where we start from) and wait for instructions.  Two or more control riders will assist the downed rider.  If the rider is ok, the bike cleared from any impact zones, and the track clear of any debris, we will resume ToR immediately.  If the rider is not ok, or there is oil/coolant on the track that needs cleanup, ToR is done for the day.  One of the control riders will ride the downed rider back to the pit area, and Blinky will get the bike after ToR is complete (unless he wants to sooner, remember this is his lunch period)

If anyone has any questions, please post them here, or PM me directly.

Lastly, I want to thank OMRRA, our sponsors, and all the volunteers who help make this event happen!


Hope to see you there!

[duc_fan]

Hey Mo, I won't be riding ToR until I get the timing belts swapped out, but this is a perfect opportunity to volunteer!  When/where do I need to be to help out?

[Visolara]

Thanks Dan!

We are running a little bit different schedule this weekend with Easter on Sunday (track is closed Sunday).  So OMRRA will be a Friday/Sat event this year.

If you can show up before lunch and help ToR we will feed you, and your following ToR will be free (hopefully you will have your belts done by then).

The detailed daily schedule for the year is here.  It has approximate track crossings, and lunch times for every weekend.


Thanks again Dan!


Maurice

[DucMouse the Mighty]

now that sounds like so much fun....

i wish i could be up there.... [moto]

[duc_fan]

Cool beans... I'll try to be there around 10 on Friday (sometimes it's convenient to be out of work ).  I'd be there Saturday too, but another friend has a music gig I'm going to that afternoon.


Rabbit trail: I'm still not used to the fact that living in Iowa, I had to scrounge up stuff to do on weekends to keep from getting bored.  Here?  More options than time!  Crap, even without a job my weeks are still full with projects, helping Mom & Dad around the house, and the job search.

[duc_fan]

Looks like the weather shouldn't be too bad... *knock on wood*.  Only a chance of rain in the Portland area on Friday.

Revised: I'll prolly leave from Clackamas just before 10, get to the track around 10:30.  From what I see on the detailed daily schedule, lunch (and thereby ToR) isn't until 1-ish.