| Author | Message | ||
     Fresnobuell |
We will be camping. Leaving o-dark thirty from Fresno on Friday morning. Anyone else? | ||
| Doerman |
I'll be there. Crew for Higbee. | ||
| Buelldyno_guy |
Sam and I are going to be there and the shop door will be open. Al lighten and I are going to be working on some part numbers for the many Buell maps we have developed. Give me a call on my cell and we can hook up. Terry - JT&S Performance FYI: To any of the teams, we have told Henry Duga the shop and dyno are available free of charge for your needs. Also as track tenants we are hooked up with some of the other shops offering services, welding machining and such. But I am willing to bet most of us get to take the weekend off and watch our boys kick some *ss. TP (Message edited by buelldyno_guy on May 01, 2009) | ||
| Motorcyclemike |
Well, since I'm only 15 minutes from the track. I'll be there, Saturday and Sunday. Can't wait to see a Buell on the track again. It was great to see McWilliams on the XBRR a couple of years ago. This is a Buell track!! Now, if we could only talk Shawn Reilly to come out and play... but he's probably to busy running the AFM racing and Z2 track days. | ||
| Firstbuell |
can someone post a comprehensive list of AMA #s for the various riders in the various classes? thx | ||
| Slaughter |
Official AMA entry lists for Infineon: Supersport Daytona Sportbike American Superbike (Message edited by slaughter on May 04, 2009) | ||
| Firstbuell |
that's the ticket, yeah ! thx | ||
| Slaughter |
WAY cool idea for the kids going to Infineon!!! http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?artic le=36247 | ||
| Buelldyno_guy |
For the last few years Fireman Jim and about 10-15 other Buell guys have held a ride in the near-by twisties. We can do that again this year, I would suggest Friday morning wheels up between 9-10 leaving the JT&S shop or in front of Gate One for those without Friday tickets. The plan would be for a short ride and then return in two or maybe three hours for the afternoon sessions. There are all kinds of great roads starting within five miles of the track looping out to the coast, or just through the vineyards and back to the track. If there is enough interest we can have some deli stuff for lunch at the shop when you return. Give us a call and leave a message, or let us know here. Look forward to meeting many or you, Terry - JT&S Performance PS: For those that desire we can have a map showing a route to Skaggs Springs (international raceway) out to the Sonoma County coast and back but that would pretty much be an all day ride, but god what a road! | ||
| Sleez |
i can't go down until sunday, any happenings? where is the best place to hang to watch the action? just bought two tickets with grid passes and lap pass for sunday!!! woohoo!!! (Message edited by sleez on May 11, 2009) | ||
| Amafan |
I will be going all 3 days with my 7 yearold son . The best place to sit and watch at Infineon is near turn 9 you can see 90% of the track sitting there . | ||
| Buelldyno_guy |
From the left end of the grandstand you can see start / finish and turn 1, then the exit of 6, then as they come back up thru 8 & 8A, followed by 9 & 9A, then 10 and the entry to the last turn 11, ending up at the start/finish straight and onto 1. At the same end of the grand stand is the tunnel over to the turn 9 seats. Hope this helps. Terry | ||
| Firstbuell |
Terry, that's a great description of a key Sears Point, er, Infineon, viewing area Thursday morning is the LeoVince charity ride from Richmond to the track - we arrive trackside noon or later I'll return to track Sat morning, specifically for viewing the Japanese Historic M/C Foundation's inaugural vintage bike show & again both Sat & Sun mid-afternoons for Daytona SportBike doubleheader - our Buells & Aprilias are competitive, after all ! being allowed out on the tarmac at start/finish line before races is a way-cool idea see ya out there | ||
| Fresnobuell |
How is attendance at Infineon? I know Fontana was sparse and Laguna Seca (Sept. race) was really sparse. | ||
| Slaughter |
You can THANK CalTrans for the following: Competitor Bulletin #2009-10 To: All AMA Pro Road Racing Competitors Date: May 12, 2009 Effective: Immediately Subject: Highway Construction near Infineon Raceway This affects anyone travelling from or staying on the Vallejo side of Highway 37, and will seriously affect traffic in the mornings. A construction project starting this week will close Highway 37 overnight on weekends, continuing through June 15. The 12-mile overnight closures will mean that drivers will need to take a 20-mile detour using Highways 121, 29 and 12 around the construction area. Highway 37 is the road between Infineon Raceway and Interstate 80 Closures will begin at 10:00pm on Fridays, and continue at 10:00pm Saturday and Sunday. The road will reopen at 8:00am on Saturdays, 9:00am on Sundays and 5:00am on Mondays. Work will be weather dependent and freeway electronic signs will warn and guide drivers. The California Department of Transportation paving project will start at the Highway 121 and Highway 37 interchange and run through to Wilson Avenue overcrossing in Vallejo. Information is online at http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/37resurfacing/37detour s.htm. | ||
| Fresnobuell |
Thanks for the heads up Steve. NOt sure how this affects our travel plans yet, but it's nice to be informed. | ||
| Al_lighton |
I've gone to all 4 races the past few years. The July MotoGP event is the big Kahuna, nothing comes close, Infineon is second, and it's a toss up which was less attended, the september Laguna Seca or Fontana... I like Infineon for race viewing best of all. One, because of the terrain/vertical elevations, there are a bunch of places where you can watch from where you can see most of the track. Only the carousel and the final turn are difficult to see from several places. Two, you can drive around the track on your bike to different vantage points, climb off, and watch. You don't have to park in one place and walk all around. Three, there are some really great action places, turn 2 is fun, and the chicane is just loaded with close calls all race long. Four, the way it is sculpted into the hills makes for some really comfortable places to just sit and watch. Al | ||
| Buelldyno_guy |
Thanks Steve, I drive past the sign every morning, but can't see it because the sign is in the way, duh. From the south you could take the 580 and the Ritchman / San Rafael bridge to 101 and go north to 37 east bound to 121 and the track. It might be better but 37 is known to back up both ways with an issue on just one side. | ||
| Slaughter |
By the way Terry, Mitsu said that he and Shawn might take you up on the generous offer of dyno time... they'll be in touch if needed. Cool offer for certain! | ||
| Buelldyno_guy |
Thanks for forwarding the offer Steve, it looks like the Mach 1 Graves Yamaha Super Moto bike might just end up in the box for couple runs sometime before the finals Sunday. It's going to be an exciting weekend at the track, Super Bike, Daytona Sport Bike, and AMA Super Moto, so much much racing so little time. Terry - JT&S Performance. | ||
| Ebear |
As for Photography , Sears Point is one of the better tracks around. Like Al said , turn 2 is exciting and along with the chicane on the back straightaway is very cool place to watch and comfortable amphitheater style seating is spacious.Fences are low and you can completely encircle the track with your vehicle.I used to watch Vintage and Open wheel races here as a kid and you rarely had fog issues as bad as Laguna during mid-day.Winners circle is wide open and the shade under the bleachers can save your life in summertime. | ||
| Buelldyno_guy |
Have been giving some more thought to the early morning traffic. The route Steve listed will be pretty much the only way in before 37 reopens at 9:00. So if you have to get there early (before 9 am) keep in mind the roads like 121 leading into the track have a few 4-way stop signs and must handle 100% traffic before 37 reopens. So I guess what I am suggesting is that this time getting there early might be more difficult and just add to the problem. So if you don't need too, plan on hitting 37 somewhere between 9-10, once on 37 even if heavy it should flow. I will bet the CHP will be out to try and keep things moving. Just a suggestion, Terry | ||
| Fresnobuell |
Is this the best way to get there from the south, early AM on Friday: 10: Keep LEFT to take I-580 W toward TRACY/SAN FRANCISCO. 36.3 mi Map Avoid 11: Merge onto I-680 N toward SACRAMENTO (Portions toll). 28.7 mi Map Avoid 12: Merge onto I-780 W via the exit on the LEFT toward BENICIA/VALLEJO. 6.6 mi Map Avoid 13: Merge onto I-80 E toward SACRAMENTO. 3.1 mi Map Avoid 14: Merge onto CA-37 W via EXIT 33 toward NAPA. 14.3 mi Map Avoid 15: Take the CA-121 N exit toward SONOMA. 0.1 mi Map Avoid 16: Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto CA-121 N/ARNOLD DR/CARNEROS HWY. 0.5 mi Map Avoid 17: End at 29265 Arnold Dr Sonoma, CA 95476 | ||
| Slaughter |
From Infineon Raceway: SONOMA, Calif. - Race fans attending the Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown, presented by Supercuts, this weekend at Infineon Raceway should not be affected by an overnight construction project that will close Highway 37 between the raceway and Vallejo. The California Department of Transportation will undertake an overnight paving project this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The 12-mile stretch of Highway 37 between the raceway and the Wilson Ave. overcrossing in Vallejo will be impacted in the following ways: · Closed Friday at 10 p.m., re-open Saturday by 8 a.m. · Closed Saturday at 10 p.m., re-open Sunday by 9 a.m. · Closed Sunday at 10 p.m., re-open Monday by 5 a.m. Highway 37 west of the raceway will not be closed or otherwise affected by the construction. Those traveling to the raceway using Highway 101 in Marin County will follow the normal route on Highway 37 eastbound, making a left at Highway 121 and into the facility at Gate 1. Gates do not open until 8 a.m. over race weekend, with on-track action beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and main events set to begin after noon each day. For fans arriving early, before the highway re-opens, the California Department of Transportation will have highly visible detour signs from the east side of the bay. For those coming from Fairfield-east (Interstate 80), you are encouraged to take the following directions: · Highway 12 exit toward Napa. · Right on Highway 29 toward Napa. · Left at Highway 121. Follow for approximately 15 miles to Infineon Raceway. For those traveling on Interstate 80 west of Vallejo, you are encouraged to take the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, continue onto Highway 101 north and take the Highway 37 east exit toward Sonoma. Follow for 10 miles, taking a left at Highway 121. Raceway is one-quarter mile up on the left-hand side. For more information, visit www.511.org or call 511. | ||
| Firemanjim |
We contacted the local CHP office and pointed out the possible problems associated with the race weekend. They had nothing planned with regards to morning traffic and had assumed it was just a sunday race. Hopefully they have re thought their strategy. They said they were going to talk to Caltrans about moving the sunday re-opening time to 800 like sat. | ||
| 2008xb12scg |
I'll be coming from Pittsburg. Anybody else going on Sunday want to hook up? I've never been but started watching the races and it looks like a blast. Nobody I know wants to go. Damn cruiser guys, no fun. Doerman, crew for Higbee! That's awesome! | ||
| Firstbuell |
yo 2008xb12scg, I've read your occasional posts over the past months - I'd be pleased to meet up @ track - my schedule's listed above same offer goes for the other posters here as well - we can easily develop 1 or more meet sites to that end, I'll be at the Japanese Historical M/C Foundation vintage bike show, repeatedly both Sat & Sun plus, out on racing surface before each final, of course! pm for cell# | ||
| 2008xb12scg |
Sounds cool. I got my tix but the grid passes are sold out. If anybody has extras send me a pm I'd be happy to buy. | ||
| Sleez |
we are riding down with a couple on ducs, hope to see everyone, i'll be wearing my RMR shirt with S.LeeZ. on the front! terry and jim; is the shop going to be open? | ||
| Buelldyno_guy |
The shop is at the top of the hill up by the cart track being used for (Super Moto) this weekend, right hand side of center building. Roll up door will he open and bikes out in front on display. We have a large white message board on the Dyno room outside wall, half of it will be left clean for messages between any of you that want to leave them there. Al from American Sport Bike and I will be in he box from Thurs. afternoon until sometime Friday working on the Late model 08 XB12 Drummer SS map using the new Direct Link software, so stop by say Hi and feel free to leave a message on the board for someone. Terry |
