First GSS trackday....

[MudBug]

Today was my first time at GSS, and it was long over due. Love the track, love the turns, very techincal. Already looking forward to my next trip out there.

My Groove Union experience was great as well. Everyone was helpful and seemed to get along. Instructors did their job and rode with the level they were instructing, not trying to show off and stuff other riders.


Having a woman only port o can would be nice, since most men don't know how to us a port o can.

The track needs to be about 6" wider in the pit straight, and there's a bad rut on the backside of turn 1. I tried twice to fill it in but couldn't.

Big thanks to Tim for getting this going, Brena for putting up with tim. Also thanks to Patric with MU and John with SCR for yalls Trackside support. Look forward to seeing pics and getting back out there.

Sorry to anyone I held up, and the guy on the blue R6( I think) for almost taking you out in turn 1. False nuetral mid turn sucks ass. Lol.

[TeleRomeo]

Glad you had fun... I'll see you there in March!!

[switch]

Sorry to anyone I held up, and the guy on the blue R6( I think) for almost taking you out in turn 1. False nuetral mid turn sucks ass. Lol.

attempted murder, reported.

[Sifu-TZ]

Et tu, dirtbike Dustin?

[MudBug]

Et tu, dirtbike Dustin?

I'm thinking about getting some dirt tires for it.

[Kevin400F]

Many thanks to everyone for helping to make the first GSS Groove Union motorcycle event successful. Everyone I spoke to seemed to be having a great time. Special thanks to all the rest of the instructors in the Novice group, as well as Tim, Brena, John, Patrick, Pete, "Sifu", our corner workers, Track Marshall and everyone else that helped keep the event logistics running smoothly.

The majority of folks in the Novice group were "first time" track riders, and everyone did a fantastic job! Considering it was the first GSS event of the season for many riders and the track started out a little "green" due to recent rains and cool weather, the clean riding and lack of any "fall-downs" in the Novice group was a great testament to the positive attitude everyone brought to the event.

I witnessed great progress by several Novice riders, and I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to work with y'all and hopefully convey a little knowledge and advice here and there. I'm thankful my old antique Honda hung in there all day and got around the track well enough to keep up with some of you.

Kevin

[AaronP220]

I had a blast. Wish my knee did ruin it.

Muscle hurt that i didn't know I had..

[Scorpio]

I really enjoyed it as well.
Weather and track conditions were great!

I was a bit disappointed by the turn out from the local tard riders.
Hopefully they'll pull their head out of their respective ass's and get out there next time.
Big props to the nice fella from San Anonio that was killing it out there on that DR650 on stock size rims with street tires. Enjoyed watching him back that bohemeth into turn 2.

Was good seeing some old faces from MH and meeting some new ones.

Thanks to the vendors who came out.
Your company is always appreciated and enjoyed.

[DrAwkwArD]

Had the most fun you can have with your pants on.

Thanks to the guys next to me who helped me unload/load my bike, really appreciated it (can't remember your handles on here, lol)

Thanks to all the instructors! And Tim, thanks for pushing me that second to last session...I went faster than I thought I could.

Here's to March!!

[99 Chris]

Sorry to anyone I held up, and the guy on the blue R6( I think) for almost taking you out in turn 1. False nuetral mid turn sucks ass. Lol.

I believe that was JC. He's used to it, so I'm sure he was fine. He goes too fast to care about us slow folk!! :keke:


I had a blast. Wish my knee did ruin it.

Muscle hurt that i didn't know I had..

:banghead: Damnit, I never figured out who you were to come up and introduce myself.

[kibitzer]

Had the most fun you can have with your pants on.

Thanks to the guys next to me who helped me unload/load my bike, really appreciated it (can't remember your handles on here, lol)

Thanks to all the instructors! And Tim, thanks for pushing me that second to last session...I went faster than I thought I could.

Here's to March!!

Hey Doc, Those guys would be me (white/grey leathers), Texas94fs, Speedcheeser, Scorpio, AaronP220 and assorted others.

Overall a good time. The instructor support was great.

[AaronP220]

:banghead: Damnit, I never figured out who you were to come up and introduce myself.

I think I remember seeing your bike a few times. Yellow/Black Gixxer 1K with LOR exhaust (sounds sick BTW) but if it wasn't you I didn't want to come up and make an ass out of my self, which I'm VERY good at doing.

[99 Chris]

I think I remember seeing your bike a few times. Yellow/Black Gixxer 1K with LOR exhaust (sounds sick BTW) but if it wasn't you I didn't want to come up and make an ass out of my self, which I'm VERY good at doing.

Yea, that was me!! :hello:

Next track day.. Or if I had known what your bike looked like (is that it in the avatar exactly), or what you look like (guess I could've asked Mel).. I would have come up.

[AaronP220]

Yup. That's the bike and I was in a black joe rocket suite and wearing an NOV cap when not on the bike.

[PYROBUG51]

I wish I would have made it, but I was stuck at the firehouse...but I will do one by the end of the season

[Texas94fs]

Was a ton of fun, hoping to be back out in April to throw the schoolbus around again and make that sharp right hander my biatch! Thanks to everyone who helped out and put this together!

[Jason_Canuck]

I really enjoyed it as well.
Weather and track conditions were great!

I was a bit disappointed by the turn out from the local tard riders.
Hopefully they'll pull their head out of their respective ass's and get out there next time.
Big props to the nice fella from San Anonio that was killing it out there on that DR650 on stock size rims with street tires. Enjoyed watching him back that bohemeth into turn 2.

Was good seeing some old faces from MH and meeting some new ones.

Thanks to the vendors who came out.
Your company is always appreciated and enjoyed.

Good meeting you Tom. Look forward to playing again, a little less one sided next time.

[Racer997]

I was a bit disappointed by the turn out from the local tard riders.

I was supposed to be there, Tom, but a sick family yesterday got in the way of my plans and I had to call-in at the last minute. Next time, my friend. :thumb:


Love the track, love the turns, very techincal.

When you say "technical", what you mean is "tight", right? There's nothing really technical about GSS. It's small and tight, yes, and it can be a bit of a workout to ride on a bigger bike, but there are no elevation changes, measurably cambered corners, or seriously increasing or decreasing radius corners. Those are technical elements. The switchback T2, T3 and T4 combo is big fun, though.

[Racer997]

^^^

Oops! Left off blind corners. None of those, either.

[AaronP220]

For a first time track rider (poolry and slowly at that) I kind of really like GSS.

I think at my skill level, an increased speed track is nothing but increased danger for me. I like the fact that GSS is a really turny (word??) track. I feel I will become a better rider on a track like this and then be able transfer that knowledge to a higher speed track.

Gozo sure seemed to get around it really well...LOL

[MudBug]

I was supposed to be there, Tom, but a sick family yesterday got in the way of my plans and I had to call-in at the last minute. Next time, my friend. :thumb:




When you say "technical", what you mean is "tight", right? There's nothing really technical about GSS. It's small and tight, yes, and it can be a bit of a workout to ride on a bigger bike, but there are no elevation changes, measurably cambered corners, or seriously increasing or decreasing radius corners. Those are technical elements. The switchback T2, T3 and T4 combo is big fun, though.

Compared to MSRH and 3090 the only other 2 tracks I've been on, I would call GSS more techincal. But no matter what we call it it's still a fun track.

[andygill17]

I really enjoyed it as well.
Weather and track conditions were great!

I was a bit disappointed by the turn out from the local tard riders.
Hopefully they'll pull their head out of their respective ass's and get out there next time.
Big props to the nice fella from San Anonio that was killing it out there on that DRZ-400s on stock size rims with street tires. Enjoyed watching him back that bohemeth into turn 2.

Was good seeing some old faces from MH and meeting some new ones.

Thanks to the vendors who came out.
Your company is always appreciated and enjoyed.

had an awesome time dicing it up with you out there. I thought there was going to be more 'tards out there, but to those that were, hopefully I can make it to the next TD out there and we can do it again!
here's a video of me trying to keep up with Scorpio:
YouTube- GSS motard
I'll be uploading more shortly.

[DrAwkwArD]

Anyone know who to contact about the pictures that were taken out there?

[Godsuki]

Anyone know who to contact about the pictures that were taken out there?

Link will be up soon

[dinosaur]

send a pm to "turn 10"

[ApexHelicopter]

:hello:There are pictures taken today from a helicopter- $15 a set, listed on Ebay.
Go to ebay and search for Item " 300401752583 " to find them.
more sets of pictures - go to item # " 300401752661 " on ebay.

thanks.
email me if you need help - pilotjuno@hotmail.com

Thank you,
Joshua
Apex Helicopters.net

[MudBug]

Tim was that a sold out event? If not about how many spots from each group were open?

[AaronP220]

Tim was that a sold out event? If not about how many spots from each group were open?

I believe the novice was sold out or right at it. Of course I count for two people.

[dbuck]

I got some pics....about 100 of them (and most of em suck cuz I'm digitally challenged). More of some, less than others. Some better than others. (GU staff, if this link needs to come down, by all means do so.)

http://picasaweb.google.com/amanda.buckson/BeansTrackday#

I apologize for not getting everyone, but I tried to throw in some randoms....first priority was making sure riders were safe. :thumb:



I was impressed with the "level headedness" of riders out there. Smaller crowd, learning environment, safe passes. Makes for a much better day when you don't have to wait each session to pick up someone and their bike....so, kudos to the riders.

Things to think about for next event. Move the checkered from pit out to T8. This will get peeps off faster and get the next session rolling already. Will also keep people from "missing" it as they concentrate on T1. (or get an additional flag or two).

and both my old bikes turning laps at the track...made me smile :D (not sure how to show the image, my bad...)

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_xxV6f2jbeKw/S4rrX5BrEgI/AAAAAAAAHUo/ao0IHcyz5CM/s144/DSC09215.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_xxV6f2jbeKw/S4rrjNRK1qI/AAAAAAAAHXA/eETABDCGFcc/s144/DSC09252.JPG

That's all....

your resident nut swinger.

[dbuck]

also forgot to mention... nice meeting sifu, gabriel, speedchaser, and more I'm sure...my apologies if I forgot you by name. Nice to also see some old faces as well.

And since when did Patrick get facial hair? I didn't even recognize him. lol

[stevO]

I had a blast as well until i crashed out. Im fine and bike needs a new stator cover. I just wanted to thank everyone with Groove Union for there quick response and assistance.

[DrAwkwArD]

I got some pics....about 100 of them (and most of em suck cuz I'm digitally challenged). More of some, less than others. Some better than others. (GU staff, if this link needs to come down, by all means do so.)

http://picasaweb.google.com/amanda.buckson/BeansTrackday#

I apologize for not getting everyone, but I tried to throw in some randoms....first priority was making sure riders were safe. :thumb:



Thanks Buck! You got one of me in there! Much appreciated.

[Bean]

Had the most fun you can have with your pants on.

Thanks to the guys next to me who helped me unload/load my bike, really appreciated it (can't remember your handles on here, lol)

Thanks to all the instructors! And Tim, thanks for pushing me that second to last session...I went faster than I thought I could.

Here's to March!!

Were you on the 1125R?

[AaronP220]

Were you on the 1125R?

I think so.

DrAwk, didn't you pit next to us?

[DrAwkwArD]

Yep to both. I was on the black 1125R. And thanks again!

[MudBug]

Danny are those in your photobucket?

[Texas94fs]

Things to think about for next event. Move the checkered from pit out to T8. This will get peeps off faster and get the next session rolling already. Will also keep people from "missing" it as they concentrate on T1. (or get an additional flag or two).



Yea. . . .I heard that I missed one . . .ooops, I was too in the zone, hell if megan fox ran across the track naked I probably wouldn't have noticed.

[kibitzer]

Yea. . . .I heard that I missed one . . .ooops, I was too in the zone, hell if megan fox ran across the track naked I probably wouldn't have noticed.

No kidding. I was surprised when someone told me a helicopter had been flying over the field.

[logan5]

looks like fun was had by all. Couldn't make this one, but I'm gonna try for the next now that my track bike is finally put back together.

[AaronP220]

No kidding. I was surprised when someone told me a helicopter had been flying over the field.

Werd.....

[Godsuki]

Tim was that a sold out event? If not about how many spots from each group were open?

Yes, novice and int were both sold out

[dbuck]

Danny are those in your photobucket?

no, they are in picasa (easier uploading), but you can download them @ full resolution from that site I believe.

[99 Chris]

Thanks for the pics Danny!!! :bigthumb:

[wiayeman]

99 Chris...........I think it was you that I borrowed the plug from. Thanks very much. If you ever need anything, just look for the old, fat, foreign bloke.

Cheers,
Dean

[Navajib]

I had a freakin blast. GSS was phenomenal for my 250. I was put-putn around until I followed Tim around the track. THANK YOU! :notworthy: That was my favorite session because I finally felt like I was rollin. Big kudos to Brena in the morning (+ other instructors) and the GU crew -- the day flowed smoothly imo!

Damn you Scorpio for spoiling me! :keke: Thank you for letting me take her for a spin! :nod: I need me one of those. Lmk if you sell her (don't tell Fal though) ;P Hehe

And who was this?! :roflmao:
On a parade lap nonetheless.
http://images9.fotki.com/v450/photos/6/1595606/8506256/IMG_4877-vi.jpg

Anyways, I'll be there the next two TDs!

[dbuck]

I had a freakin blast. GSS was phenomenal for my 250. I was put-putn around until I followed Tim around the track. THANK YOU! :notworthy: That was my favorite session because I finally felt like I was rollin. Big kudos to Brena in the morning (+ other instructors) and the GU crew -- the day flowed smoothly imo!

Damn you Scorpio for spoiling me! :keke: Thank you for letting me take her for a spin! :nod: I need me one of those. Lmk if you sell her (don't tell Fal though) ;P Hehe

And who was this?! :roflmao:
On a parade lap nonetheless.
http://images9.fotki.com/v450/photos/6/1595606/8506256/IMG_4877-vi.jpg

Anyways, I'll be there the next two TDs!

that was Doug....or so I heard. Met him along pit wall during lunch and later found out he used to race motocross...maybe he was practicing. lol

[Navajib]

that was Doug....or so I heard. Met him along pit wall during lunch and later found out he used to race motocross...maybe he was practicing. lol

:keke:
He should know to wait for the SM dirt section to be built; busa jumps ftw

[Prodviagrashki]

http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/1807/eek.gif (http://deuzelle.com/page01.html) Wow thats seems really interesting. Thanks for sharing ...

[kibitzer]

About ten minutes of footage from the novice group on the third session after lunch. Godsuki catching me and trying to drag me around the track.

It was my first TD ever and my nerves were getting the best of me so forgive the slowness. You can see Godsuki at several points waving me on, showing the line, signalling for braking, and pointing out corrections to my body position. All while making it look so easy. I'll get better with folks like Godsuki, Brena, and the other instructors at Groove Union leading the way.

Mostly this will show anyone that's never been to GSS what the track looks like. Video was recorded on a GoPro HD in 720p/60fp. Youtube lost some quality in the upload, but overall not too bad. The camera housing fogged a bit in the beginning. It clears up about 80 seconds in though.

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Just want to say again how positive my experience was thanks to Groove Union and it's organizers/instructors.

Also worth a mention was John with SCRC. Great tires at a great price and the service to match.

Lastly,thanks to Patrick from MU. He completely revived my bike with a suspension tune at lunch. I had no idea how bad it was until after he fixed it. He even hung around later than he planned to get my feedback on the changes and help me out with some riding tips.

[Scorpio]

Man, that thing records some nice video.
You guys were looking great, Kib.
Welcome to the addiction.

[andygill17]

wow, that new HD gopro looks soo much better than my SD one. I wish they had some kind of upgrade program so I didn't have to buy a whole new camera!

[andygill17]

YouTube- gss3

here's one of me getting passed and trying to keep up with John from SCRC

[Godsuki]

Well, the 1st Groove Union event is in the record books, and I couldn't be happier with how well the event turned out! We stayed on time, and everyone played well with others. The weather, while starting out a bit chilly and cloudy, turned to the better shortly after we got started. It was a perfect day, with perfect weather.

I want to give a huge thank you to the entire Groove Union staff. It was you guys that made this event run so smoothly. From John on the grid, to the cornerworkers (who did a fantastic job, thanks Danny, Justin, and Amanda),to my instructors. You all did an amazing job, and exhibited professionalism throughout the day. Everyone showed improvement by the afternoon, and all left with a smile on their faces. I also want to thank Stafanie for her hard work at the gate, and making a yummy lunch. To Todd and Justine, who were the voice and time of GU, thanks for keeping us on time, motivated, and helping set up.

This event just would not have gone as well if it weren't for having such great vendors on site like Patrick from Motorcycles Unlimited, John w/South Central Race Center, and Pete with Texas Track Bikes. My hat's off to all of you for not only providing fantastic services at great prices, and not just for the level of customer service that is unmatched by others, but also for your support of Groove Union Motorcycle School. You guys are the best of the best, and it's an honor to have your support.

Finally, thanks to my lovely lady, Brena. She does so much behind the scenes, and so much more in front of the curtain. How many other lady's can help put this all together, then suit up and instruct too? Thanks baby!

I want to ensure every one of you, that Saturday's success is an indicator of just how well our 1st season is going to be!

The Godsuki's Most Improved and Smoothest Rider Award for 2/27 goes to Miranda (Navajib). Although you win absolutely nothing tangible, you do get the satisfaction of getting my praise :D You did great Saturday! :hail:
Keep on riding like that, and you'll have quite a collection of TMGP trophies before you know it! :icon_thum

See you all on 3/27 to do it again! :thumb:

[AaronP220]

I'll be there in March.

[Navajib]

Apparently my ego doesn't fit into this little box at the moment. . . :keke: since it refrains me from expressing how I couldn't have improved without guidance from teh stig. :handsdown: I was ALL smiles after that session (not saying I wasn't before).

KUDOS TO GROOVE UNION! GSS ROCKS!

[Godsuki]

YouApparently my ego doesn't fit into this little box at the moment. . . :keke: since it refrains me from expressing how I couldn't have improved without guidance from teh stig. :handsdown: I was ALL smiles after that session (not saying I wasn't before).

KUDOS TO GROOVE UNION! GSS ROCKS!

You should be very proud of how well you rode. You saved two high sides, and stayed in the gas the entire time! I've never had a student put their head down and gas it right after a scare like that! You did exactly what I told you to do, and lapped the whole group, on a 250 even!

Way to go girl!

[Texas94fs]

WOOO HOOO Go Miranda!! You rocked out there! 250 FTW!!!!

[Navajib]

Nothing says your body positioning needs work when you drag peg on a motard potentially shattering confidence for the rest of the day. I didn't have time to dwell on the fact I almost put my bike down when you just gestured "get on the gas." So I did. :keke:

And also, I didn't know how much head positioning established a more stable corner speed! Though I still didn't "kiss the mirror" all the time. I need to work on that among other things.

[Solracer]

The video also shows off how smooth GSS is. Now go watch a video from TWS or MSRH....

fwiw, I still enjoy those tracks too.

[AJFLo]

The video also shows off how smooth GSS is. Now go watch a video from TWS or MSRH....

fwiw, I still enjoy those tracks too.

:werd: That track is silky smooth!!! Even in 40 degree weather :rofl:

[Bean]

track is real easy on tires fo sho