DesertSTOC '08 - TRACK INFO [Archive]

Raven

10-10-2007, 12:03 PM

motomac

10-10-2007, 12:42 PM

OK, I voted (and it looks like I'm the only one who voted).

Raven

10-10-2007, 01:32 PM

You're not the only one, just the :1st: one.

George

10-10-2007, 02:18 PM

I'm in. I'd rather mix it up with the squids than have our own session but I'll go with the majority.

$80 is cheap, $50 is _really_ cheap!! Woo-hoo, Raven!

What are their prep requirements? All three times I've been on the track required dark taped lights, appropriate gear. Third time required no anti-freeze (water-wetter instead.)

Luis Vargas

10-10-2007, 08:23 PM

What city is this DeserSTOC 08 held in?

Raven

10-10-2007, 09:12 PM

We're looking at either Deming, NM (only 17 miles from the track) or Silver City, NM (about 70 miles from the track but very near some awesome roads).

As far as track requirments go:
Glass needs to be taped
Coolant is okay
Bolts tight
Good tires
Cordura riding suit is fine

Raven

10-15-2007, 07:23 PM

Bumping this since I know everyone is focussed on SeaSTOC and DesertSTOC is way out in the future! :)

Even if you're only kinda, sorta, thinking about maybe coming to DesertSTOC (even if it depends on the stars aligning and you winning the lottery to do it), go ahead and fill out the poll so I can start making whatever arrangements are needed!

Thanks!

georgeorge

10-15-2007, 07:38 PM

I say you guys rent the whole track and have an all out race. Just to put an end to all this 'my color is the fastest' crap and once and for all prove that silver is fastest!:)

Mark

10-15-2007, 08:46 PM

I say you guys rent the whole track and have an all out race. Just to put an end to all this 'my color is the fastest' crap and once and for all prove that silver is fastest!:)

I'm sure the "red_riders" will see your tail lights as they lap the slow silver ones!
Come on out and prove me wrong! :rolleyes:
Can't use that ol' "The campground is full" in Jan or Feb! :D

Mark

georgeorge

10-15-2007, 08:50 PM

I'm sure the "red_riders" will see your tail lights as they lap the slow silver ones!
Come on out and prove me wrong! :rolleyes:
Can't use that ol' "The campground is full" in Jan or Feb! :D

Mark

That's 3000 miles away!!!! There must be someone in AZ riding a silver one to represent!! He don't even need to ride that good.... the bike will compensate and take over!

Mark

10-15-2007, 08:54 PM

That's 3000 miles away!!!! There must be someone in AZ riding a silver one to represent!! He don't even need to ride that good.... the bike will compensate and take over!

See... I give you an excellent excuse to do some quality distance on a silver one and you balk... could it be that the silver ones just will not do the distance? :eek:

(now you know how I feel when those CT-STOC threads are active! :D)

Mark

georgeorge

10-15-2007, 09:04 PM

See... I give you an excellent excuse to do some quality distance on a silver one and you balk... could it be that the silver ones just will not do the distance? :eek:

(now you know how I feel when those CT-STOC threads are active! :D)

Mark

Quality Distance.... in the desert? Isn't that an oximoron?

Mark

10-15-2007, 09:55 PM

Depends which type of desert you're talking about... the 'deserts for ST riders in the U.S. are the slabs... lots of *great* roads in N.M., CO, AZ and UT... come on out and we'll show them to you! :D

Mark

motomac

10-16-2007, 04:36 AM

Raven

10-16-2007, 10:30 AM

Tsk, Tsk, 3000 miles on an ST is only 3 days saddle time. I shoveled snow off the street to go out there in February!!!! And they did show me some right nice roads in the desert. And it only got to 28 two nights in a row camped in the desert.

For some ST's it's only 2 days in the saddle! (Of course, those silver one's may take longer.....) :D

Oh come on Mac, you know you loved every freezing minute of it! Even while shivering under the stars you were thinking of how much macho mileage you could get out of "braving" the chill desert air - Survivorman's got nothing on you!
:cool:

motomac

10-16-2007, 11:01 AM

I will be back!!!

EJ's 97ST

10-22-2007, 08:30 AM

Thanks for the effort to get this track thing set up Raven. Ya know I don't think I'll be good enough to trust myself to put my 1100 through running on a track :o4: but I'm sure gonna go watch and support those that are there. I gotta see this......I'll be there.

EJ :D

Raven

10-22-2007, 11:11 AM

Hey EJ,
That's part of the good thing about a track day (especially one that's divided up into sessions with our own separate ST session), you get an opportunity to go out and try things or work on specific skills in a fairly risk-free environment (no on-coming cars, clean pavement, etc.).

Feel free to just watch but you might find that you'll enjoy the riding experience as well. :)

dteel

10-23-2007, 10:50 AM

I couldn't help myself, I voted for multiple events! You didn't have a category for two up though, Vicki will be pissed!

EJ's 97ST

10-23-2007, 01:41 PM

I couldn't help myself, I voted for multiple events! You didn't have a category for two up though, Vicki will be pissed!

:crackup :crackup yea...that's true....but I'll bet if two up was a go....she'd love hang'in off to get a better pic!!!!!:cool:

EJ :D

Raven

10-23-2007, 06:08 PM

Well, it looks like there may be enough interest in playing at the track that I'll be looking at DesertSTOC lodging in Deming. I'm headed over to Deming in a couple of weeks for the LD Gathering and will see about setting up a location and possible discounts.

BTW, there's no reason folks couldn't decide to do BOTH Saturday and Sunday track days! :D

Mark

11-20-2007, 03:57 PM

If you have *really* selected a date lets get this on to the event calendar...

Mark

Raven

11-20-2007, 04:08 PM

+1 on getting it on the calendar - don't know why it isn't there....

Mellow

11-20-2007, 04:37 PM

Okay, so the official dates are? Feb 15-18?

Raven

11-20-2007, 06:18 PM

Sure, why not. It's a holiday weekend.

Mellow

11-20-2007, 06:21 PM

Okay, I'll add it... If you can update the sticky post with maybe the track info as well that would put everything in one place, more or less.

George

11-20-2007, 07:27 PM

I'm in for the track day. When, how to send money?

Raven

11-27-2007, 12:29 PM

Hey George,

Don't need advance money - just pay at the door.

Raven

01-02-2008, 04:48 PM

Track Day payments are needed 7 days in advance of the track day.

So, mark February 8 on your calendar and get your payment in to the track by then.
:D

George

01-22-2008, 01:38 PM

Okay, I've been working with Arroyo Seco Racetrack (http://www.asmaracing.com/index.html) near Deming and here's the skinny.

They're giving us a break on the per participant price. It's regularly $80 a person and we'll get it for $50 per person.

Please get you payment into them by February 8th to get the discount!

Woo hoo!

:D

Meanwhile, check out the DesertSTOC website (http://www.desertstoc.illzoni.com/) for more info!

Folks, just checked the track day info: requires taped lights, etc, _and_ Leathers! Just talked to Russ at the track and he says Aerostich _is_ gonna be acceptable for our separate group. That's good, I have leathers but most folks don't.

Everybody click the Arroyo Seco Racetrack (http://www.asmaracing.com/contactus.html) link, then click Track Days in the left column to read the requirements.

See ya there. :D

Raven

01-22-2008, 02:00 PM

Yep, I worked a deal with Russ and our cordura contingent is no problem despite them usually requiring leathers. We will need to tape but I'm bringing a big roll so we're good to go there.

Once again, our deal is $50 instead of the usual $80 but we need to get our $ in by February 8th.

It will definitely be a fun day!

Yeah!

Shuey

01-29-2008, 10:55 AM

Had a quick chat with Russ and he asked me to just put a note with my check indicating it was for the ST Track Day. Did - check is in the mail today. See ya there, and if my Silver isn't the fastest, it's the rider not the motor. :rolleyes:

George

02-04-2008, 09:50 PM

That's 3000 miles away!!!! There must be someone in AZ riding a silver one to represent!! He don't even need to ride that good.... the bike will compensate and take over!

I'll be there on my ol' 91 silver, 160,000++ miles, in all her glory. Don't plan to let any other color _or model_ get too much of a lead. :D

20772

Shuey

02-06-2008, 01:23 AM

Motored through Deming today on my way from Jacksonville to San Diego and it WAS WINDY. Man at the gas station said that "yes, we are in the windy season." I haven't seen the track, but if there's a steady 15-30mph wind it's going to be a little dicy. I'll try to follow those wiser then me around and maybe I'll learn somth'in.:D

jwayden

02-13-2008, 01:58 PM

Hate to be a harbinger of bad tidings; but have you guys seen the weather report for Deming on Friday? The high is forecast to be 38, with a 30% chance of scattered rain and snow showers!! :22yikes:

Weather Update (Thursday, 14 Feb) -- Weatherman now says:
"Friday
High: 45
Mostly cloudy. Isolated rain showers in the morning... Then scattered rain showers in the afternoon. Much cooler. Highs in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of showers 50 percent."

But it gets better Satuday and especially Sunday:
"Saturday
High: 50
Partly cloudy with isolated snow showers in the morning...then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs around 50. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 20 percent.

Sunday
High: 65
Mostly sunny. Not as cool. Highs 60 to 65."

So hang in there guys!!

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