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Author Topic: Jim & Frank's Excellent Adventure: Welcome to the Thunderbolt  (Read 3123 times)
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« on: September 29, 2012, 06:18:14 PM »
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:

This is the kitchenette:

and this is one of the roomies...


We'll try to get pics and video throughout the day...no guarantees it will get posted quickly though...
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« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2012, 04:18:46 AM »
Oh dear... you let him eat after midnight?
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« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2012, 10:29:48 AM »
Not gonna get past that first left like that...
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« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2012, 12:56:57 PM »
Some more pics from Thunderbolt...
Here I am showing off my stylish new 1-piece:


Here's Frank early in the day:

One of the craziest things about Thunderbolt are the pop-up planes that randomly appear as you crest a blind hill:


Here I am being followed by a CR:

Here's Frank being stalked by another CR:

And here I am having a chat with Lenny, one of the CRs after a session:


Who knew going to the track was gonna be such a workout!!!:



Yes, those are pics of Frank's new track paperweight!! laughingdp laughingdp

And I finally found something that was slower than I am Grin
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« Reply #4 on: October 01, 2012, 01:01:27 PM »
Quote from: Meerkat on October 01, 2012, 12:56:57 PM

Getting a push start, in typical ducati fashion! cheeky laughingdp
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« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2012, 01:03:10 PM »
Quote from: The Mad King Pepe' on October 01, 2012, 01:01:27 PM
Getting a push start, in typical ducati fashion! cheeky laughingdp
What do you mean "push start?" That's the front straight at 11 mph! laughingdp laughingdp laughingdp
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« Reply #6 on: October 01, 2012, 06:51:28 PM »
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.
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« Reply #7 on: October 02, 2012, 05:30:34 AM »



 Cheesy Hope you get things sorted out, Frank!
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« Reply #8 on: October 02, 2012, 05:50:39 AM »
There's a lot more grass around there than the last time I was there.
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« Reply #9 on: October 02, 2012, 07:53:06 AM »
Some video...others are loading...I hate slow internet!
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« Reply #10 on: October 02, 2012, 08:10:37 AM »
Much more peaceful without those obnoxious singles going BRAAAAAAPPPP by you...  Grin
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Sun looks like it sucks last session....call me this weekend for some feedback.
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« Reply #12 on: October 03, 2012, 04:44:28 AM »
Quote from: venomousr1993 on October 02, 2012, 05:36:02 PM
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!" laughingdp
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« Reply #13 on: October 03, 2012, 09:22:39 AM »
thanks for sharing !
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« Reply #14 on: October 03, 2012, 11:25:50 AM »
Quote from: Meerkat on October 03, 2012, 04:44:28 AM
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!" laughingdp

Don't forget, more gas, sooner. That's one I need to keep on.
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- '00 M900S with all the farkles
- '08 KTM 690 StupidMoto
- '07 Triumph 675 Track bike.
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