TMGP 2013 Round 1 Katy March 2&3 - Page 2

QUICKGIXX · 02-03-2013, 11:40 AM

Thanks Mike!! Do you know how long the riders school is? Will I have time to practice after the school before the sprints start?

obed · 02-03-2013, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by QUICKGIXX

Thanks Mike!! Do you know how long the riders school is? Will I have time to practice after the school before the sprints start?

yes you will have time to practice...after the class and test you will do a short mock race... and then the track will be opened up for general practice...

QUICKGIXX · 02-03-2013, 11:48 AM

awesome!! Thanks for answering me all my ?'s obed!! Ill be making this first round after all. Ill be getting my membership in the next two weeks. So Ill be planning another practice day in a couple of weeks.

obed · 02-03-2013, 11:51 AM

the class itself is really just a proceedure familiarization...
it goes over gear requirements...
covers the flags and what they are for...
goes over start and race proceedures...
then a short mock race so folks who have never raced before can get the feel of a start

QUICKGIXX · 02-03-2013, 11:53 AM

kk....do they assign you your race numbers that day?

obed · 02-03-2013, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by QUICKGIXX

kk....do they assign you your race numbers that day?

yes, when you show up and pay your membership in TMGP, they will look at the available numbers and give you your choice....it would be good to take some means of putting numbers on your bike for the sprints that day...you will at least need numbers on the front and right side for that day...you can pretty it up later.

obed · 02-03-2013, 12:01 PM

they have not posted up the fees yet for this year, but last year it was like $30 bucks for the TMGP membership and $30 or $35 for the race school and then the race fee for the day...after the first race you only pay the race fee... and that will vary with the number of races you enter...

obed · 02-03-2013, 12:02 PM

there is also a gate fee... last year it was $10 bucks for the day or $12 for the both days, that fee is for riders and spectators

Bagwell · 02-03-2013, 09:30 PM

I dont believe they have changed it, but last year it had raised up slightly from the years before. Last year it was like
Gate 10 for 1 day
12 for 2 days

TMGP license 35 for the year or 10 for a weekend license

Race School 35

Sprints 35 first race
20 second race
5 for each race after

Endurance I am not remembering 25 an hour plus transponder rental and scoring

I think those are right.

Miloman · 02-03-2013, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by obed

Sunday - March 3
8:00 Gate opens
8:30 Registration opens
9:00 Practice opens
10:00 Registration closes
10:30 Practice closes
11:00 Endurance begins
3:00 Endurance over

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Originally Posted by obed

there is also a gate fee... last year it was $10 bucks for the day or $12 for the both days, that fee is for riders and spectators

I was planning to come out and watch a few races with a friend. We are seriously considering building something for f7 class and getting into this and wanted to see how things are out there... But did I read this correctly that it's $10 a person to come watch for a hour or so?

Bagwell · 02-03-2013, 10:07 PM

Well, they dont make money at this. It just helps cover the insurance and costs of renting the track and stuff. I could be wrong here, but I believe the insurance company wants to have everyone who enters sign a waiver and the fee covers the liability. I believe they charge by the person for the insurance policy. I could be off on my info, but I figure thats how it works. If you come out the first race to watch I will gladly reimburse you for your entrance fee for one.

Just find me in the pits #26 or #104 depending on the bike.

obed · 02-04-2013, 07:52 AM

Yes it is $10 per person for the day, or $12 for the weekend, and you do sign a waiver and wear a wrist band. The pits are open access, so you can talk to any of the riders and get an up close and personal look at the bikes. About the only place you can not go is on the track during the race. If you are a camera buff, you will likely be able to go out onto the infield and take pics...
There is not concession stand, so take any drinks and snacks you want...
there are viewing stands, but if you want to sit somewhere else take folding chairs.

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02-03-2013, 11:51 AM	#24
obed TMGP Pimp Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston Feedback Rating: (1) Posts: 7,583 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 2011 Honda CBR600RR Harley Road King Harley Sportster Yamaha TW200 Suzuki dirt bike	the class itself is really just a proceedure familiarization... it goes over gear requirements... covers the flags and what they are for... goes over start and race proceedures... then a short mock race so folks who have never raced before can get the feel of a start
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02-03-2013, 12:01 PM	#27
obed TMGP Pimp Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston Feedback Rating: (1) Posts: 7,583 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 2011 Honda CBR600RR Harley Road King Harley Sportster Yamaha TW200 Suzuki dirt bike	they have not posted up the fees yet for this year, but last year it was like $30 bucks for the TMGP membership and $30 or $35 for the race school and then the race fee for the day...after the first race you only pay the race fee... and that will vary with the number of races you enter...
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02-03-2013, 12:02 PM	#28
obed TMGP Pimp Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston Feedback Rating: (1) Posts: 7,583 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 2011 Honda CBR600RR Harley Road King Harley Sportster Yamaha TW200 Suzuki dirt bike	there is also a gate fee... last year it was $10 bucks for the day or $12 for the both days, that fee is for riders and spectators
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02-03-2013, 09:30 PM	#29
Bagwell Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston Spring Branch Feedback Rating: (5) Posts: 911 Bike(s): Various Equipment for various uses. Dirt, Street, Track, Dual Sport, I like em all.	I dont believe they have changed it, but last year it had raised up slightly from the years before. Last year it was like Gate 10 for 1 day 12 for 2 days TMGP license 35 for the year or 10 for a weekend license Race School 35 Sprints 35 first race 20 second race 5 for each race after Endurance I am not remembering 25 an hour plus transponder rental and scoring I think those are right.
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02-03-2013, 11:40 AM	#21
QUICKGIXX track track track Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Spring, Tx Feedback Rating: (1) Posts: 1,136 Experience: 6 years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 07 gsxr 600(race bike) 2005 ttr90(pit bike) 01 kx65 mini motard	Thanks Mike!! Do you know how long the riders school is? Will I have time to practice after the school before the sprints start?

02-03-2013, 11:48 AM	#23
QUICKGIXX track track track Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Spring, Tx Feedback Rating: (1) Posts: 1,136 Experience: 6 years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 07 gsxr 600(race bike) 2005 ttr90(pit bike) 01 kx65 mini motard	awesome!! Thanks for answering me all my ?'s obed!! Ill be making this first round after all. Ill be getting my membership in the next two weeks. So Ill be planning another practice day in a couple of weeks.

02-03-2013, 11:53 AM	#25
QUICKGIXX track track track Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Spring, Tx Feedback Rating: (1) Posts: 1,136 Experience: 6 years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 07 gsxr 600(race bike) 2005 ttr90(pit bike) 01 kx65 mini motard	kk....do they assign you your race numbers that day?

02-03-2013, 10:07 PM	#31
Bagwell Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston Spring Branch Feedback Rating: (5) Posts: 911 Bike(s): Various Equipment for various uses. Dirt, Street, Track, Dual Sport, I like em all.	Well, they dont make money at this. It just helps cover the insurance and costs of renting the track and stuff. I could be wrong here, but I believe the insurance company wants to have everyone who enters sign a waiver and the fee covers the liability. I believe they charge by the person for the insurance policy. I could be off on my info, but I figure thats how it works. If you come out the first race to watch I will gladly reimburse you for your entrance fee for one. Just find me in the pits #26 or #104 depending on the bike.
	__________________ Vaughn #104 I Just Wanna Ride TMGP Endurance Team

02-04-2013, 07:52 AM	#32
obed TMGP Pimp Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston Feedback Rating: (1) Posts: 7,583 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 2011 Honda CBR600RR Harley Road King Harley Sportster Yamaha TW200 Suzuki dirt bike	Yes it is $10 per person for the day, or $12 for the weekend, and you do sign a waiver and wear a wrist band. The pits are open access, so you can talk to any of the riders and get an up close and personal look at the bikes. About the only place you can not go is on the track during the race. If you are a camera buff, you will likely be able to go out onto the infield and take pics... There is not concession stand, so take any drinks and snacks you want... there are viewing stands, but if you want to sit somewhere else take folding chairs.
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