aliveagain
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posted September 18, 2004 07:36 AM
license
Wasd just told by New England Dragway that if
I break into the 9's,I'll need a license.I haven't done it yet,but with the 1320 in now,I'm sure it will.How do I get comfortable running 9's if they won't let me run it?Feels like a catch 22!
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CrotchRocket
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posted September 18, 2004 06:35 PM
go to www.nhra.com and down load all the license forms, print them...Go to the track, find someone that has their sg, 9.90 or better mcy license, have them sign for you , then go to the track manager have him sign your 9 second passes and your done!!!
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swft
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posted September 18, 2004 06:40 PM
Thought you had to have a medical too?
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posted September 18, 2004 06:51 PM
yea..gotta get a physical.
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posted September 18, 2004 06:53 PM
Guys, all the forms and read the directions...What I mentioned was the hard part... 
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harryzx-12
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posted September 19, 2004 10:55 AM
tell them to go screw off. and go to an IHRA track, all you have to do is pay there!
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posted September 19, 2004 04:47 PM
I had a guy with a car license sign mine, no biggie; he didn't even see the passes.
At Houston Raceway they were strict about doing license passes, and you have to do 'em in order: 2 slow ones, 2 med ones, then 2 sub 10 sec passes. You can take up to 6? mo to get all six passes.
Watch out, i have seen several folks who were clicking off 9's more or less regularly freeze when they had to run 2 sub tens... One guy never finished the license.
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aliveagain
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posted September 19, 2004 05:20 PM
Well I guess the point was mute anyway as I never got past 10.17 today.1st pass I forgot to get on the paint and fought wheelies in several gears,2nd pass,numb nuts here forgot to turn the switch to air shifter.3rd pass I tried launching with both feet on the ground and never got them back on the pegs due to the elevation rises.I finally ran 1st gear with half throttle and then opened it up wot in 2nd where I was able to run a 10.17 and a 10.24. Man did that feel violent every time I shifted.Now I know what Alex from SBM was talking about when he asked how far I was extending the swingarm.
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aliveagain
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posted September 19, 2004 05:29 PM
Freddie Klies was there with the sleds and gave me some good pointers on how I was lining up crooked plus had the bike tilted a little with one foot on the ground.He said he use to use a small stick on level to make sure the bike was straight,I'll have to try it.Also ,when I heat the tire to keep it under 8000 so the tire dosen't grow and only heat the center.Many thanx to the man as I doubt I would have picked any of that stuff up on my own.
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posted September 19, 2004 10:59 PM
Good to see you're still out there plugging away. Keep at it, man. You'll get into the 9's soon.
One quick piece of advice. (It took me a full season to learn this one.) I know that you're paranoid about not getting your foot on the peg in time for the first shift, but I suggest that you don't launch with one foot on the peg. It makes the bike unstable. When you launch, you're really balancing on the rear wheel only. Your legs are basically outriggers. If you pick up one and not the other, the bike leans in the opposite direction.
It's your choice whether or not to listen to me, but consciously picking up both of my feet at the same time made my launches much much more smooth. Even if you spin the rear tire, the bike will still go straight.
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RAC4IT
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posted September 20, 2004 03:43 AM
Aliveagain- where do you live? What tracks do you run at?
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aliveagain
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posted September 20, 2004 07:03 AM
wannabe-I used to leave with both feet down until that nasty head shake,I was pulling on the handlebars to get my feet up.I also found that I would slide back alittle while rising my feet and that always brought on wheelies.I'm thinking about making a bracket to lower the foot pegs an inch and then I'll touch ground more with my feet still on the pegs
RAC4IT-I usually go to Lebanon Valley in New York because it's only 2hrs. away.I went up to New England Dragway for the 1st time Sunday because freddie said he would be up there and if I went ,he would watch a couple runs and give me some pointers.I jumped because I value his opinion.I have no illusions as to being great at this and am only in it for fun,but that dosen't mean I don't set goals to shoot for.
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RAC4IT
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posted September 20, 2004 09:46 AM
You need to sign up for a Jason Miller streetbike seminar at MIR. Ask CrotchRocket it's the best money spent. If you sign up, I will take a day off and come to the track and coach you all day until you're running strong 9.70s for certain by the end of the day. 8 hours of solid track time with only a few other guys, and a catored lunch, all for $100. You will get at least 30-40 passes.
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RAC4IT
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posted September 20, 2004 09:48 AM
NEW DATE ADDED (All other dates now full)
Friday, October 29, 2004
Do you need more track time at the dragstrip? Are you tired of going to the track and only getting a few time runs? Are you tired of waiting in line while all the cars run? Do you want to try different bike set-ups? Do you want to learn new tricks? Are you curious of how the timing system really works?
Jason Miller's Streetbike Seminars / Test & Tune may be exactly what you are looking for! Imagine and empty racetrack with no cars, just yourself and 19 other riders with the track all day to yourselves! Some riders have gotten 30-40 runs in just one day! Everything takes place at Maryland International Raceway. Only 20 riders per day are registered to insure ample track time for you!
Plus, there will be three scheduled seminars during the day, "Learning the timing system", "Bettering your reaction times", and "Improving your 60' times". You can attend all three or pick and choose which ones you want to attend. If you just need track time, you can skip them all, it's your choice. Jason Miller will also be available to help coach novice riders and give them valuable pointers! In addition to the unlimited track time and seminars, there will be drinks and a catered "hot lunch" in a VIP suite in the timing tower! Sign up now before all the spots are taken, only 20 riders per day!
It's easy to register for Jason Miller's Streetbike Seminars. Just send in a $100 check or money order (payable to Jason Miller) to address below. Jason will call you back to confirm that payment was received. Don't delay these seminars fill up very quickly! Make sure to include 4 things with your payment.
*Name
*address
*phone numbers
*Date you want
In the event of bad weather Jason Miller will contact you and notify you of rain date (typically rescheduled 1 or 2 weeks later, or you can move to another date if you wish if they are available). Make sure to bring all of your safety equipment (leather jacket, helmet, gloves, shoes above the ankle, and leather pants if you are quicker than 10.99) Talk to you soon!
Jason Miller
27861 Budds Creek Rd
Mechanicsville, MD 20659
Daytime: 301-884-9833
Evening: 301-399-1616
E-mail: jmiller@mirdrag.com
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wannabe
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posted September 20, 2004 10:18 AM
$100 is a total steal for what you get. Go for it, dude. All that plus personal coaching by Bergie? You can't pass that up.
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RAC4IT
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posted September 20, 2004 11:45 AM
 Edited By: RAC4IT on 20 Sep 2004 12:45
http://www.mirdrag.com for directions / track information
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CrotchRocket
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posted September 20, 2004 06:15 PM
Alive again...I have been to every MIR - Jason Miller seminar so far...I am signed up for the whole season, I wouldnt miss any of them!!!
Im in NYC and it takes me 4 hours with a stop...You should really try to go!!!...Its a great time, no pressure and back to back runs without waiting more than 5 minutes!!!
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aliveagain
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posted September 20, 2004 07:23 PM
I've heard of Jason Miller once before,I'll ask the Mrs.To be honest,I think the bike now is alittle past my capabilities and it wouldn't be a far stretch to tell my wife it's for my own safety.30-40 passes in 8hrs,I thought we needed 1/2hr min. to allow the clutches to cool?I appreciate the offer Bergie,I get this picture in my head of being wopped upside the helmet and hearing DBS-open the fucking throttle!
CrotchRocket Where do you stay while down there?I figure I would have to sleep over the night before.
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aliveagain
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posted September 21, 2004 02:01 PM
I just mailed the check,we'll see what happens now.
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RAC4IT
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posted September 22, 2004 04:37 AM
Give me the date so I can put in for the time off.
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posted September 22, 2004 09:41 AM
Excellent Alive Again, I will be looking forward to meeting you!!!
There are a few Hotels on rt.301 a half hour from MIR, so just pick one!!!...I drive down to MIR the morning of...
Make sure your your clutch is good and bike is running fine!!!...Im sure you dont want to drive all that way for a slipping clutch to ruin the day...
Remember, DONT BE SCARED!!!
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rac4it
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posted September 26, 2004 07:04 AM
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aliveagain
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posted September 26, 2004 08:06 AM
I haven't forgot about you,I'm just waiting for a confirmation.I'll be calling Monday to see if I got the Oct.29th date.
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zx12girl
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posted September 26, 2004 03:28 PM
If you needed an IHRA license, Jason could validate your runs that day for sure!!!
I would download the forms and take them to the track day (If you go). There may be some NHRA licensed guys there that can validate your passes.
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aliveagain
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posted September 27, 2004 06:15 PM
rac4it-I got the Oct 29 date for the school.Now I'm psyched!
zx12rgirl-I asked Jason about the license and he says they have the paper work right there,so thanks for bringing it up.
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