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Registrace 27. 04. 2011
A lap around Mugello on a Suzuki GSXR1000
When the opportunity to fly to Mugello and rent a GSXR1000 for a few days comes up - you take it! And that's what I did. A lap around one of the most iconic race tracks in the world.
Settled into 2:01s-2:04's for most of the weekend. I have never sat on a GSXR1000 or seen Mugello in person prior to this. Fast enough to have fun, yet taking zero risk as crashing wasn't a consideration for me - lol!
Settled into 2:01s-2:04's for most of the weekend. I have never sat on a GSXR1000 or seen Mugello in person prior to this. Fast enough to have fun, yet taking zero risk as crashing wasn't a consideration for me - lol!
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STOP Using Brake Markers on the Race Track!
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Using brake markers on the race track is killing your lap times and this is why.
2024 N2 at Summit Point
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First weekend out in 2024 in the first session of the day!
Comparing riding a new woman to riding a new track bike
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Is there really that much of a difference?
2023 WERA C Superstock Expert @ Summit Point
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On board video from Tim W's bike during C-Superstock Expert at Summit Point Raceway he and I battle for the last spot on the podium Yank and Jason W.
2023 Battling Jason Waters for WERA overall win
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A mix of rain earlier in the day made for interesting track conditions as we go through the last few laps from B Superstock Expert. Jason and I dice it up battling for the overall win at Summit Point 9/10/2023 with WERA. Margin of victory: 0.049
2023 WERA at PittRace C Superbike Expert
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Short clip riding with Shane Maggs and the "improved" Moto America chicane at PittRace
2023 July CCS GTU at NJMP
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July 1 2023 CCS/ASRA at New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt)
Using Your Controls To Stay In Control
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Talking a bit about using brakes, one of the most important controls on a bike, and how we can adapt and use them to help give us good bike direction on track.
Studying The Art And Science Of Passing
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36 days after being taken out at Summit Point and breaking my collarbone it's time to get back on the grid. Learning how to read the riders ahead of you and properly setting up a pass is probably one of the biggest skill sets that needs to be developed to be a proficient trackday rider or racer.
2023 CCS at NJMP Thunderbolt
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A snippet from the GTU Expert race where I throw it in where I can on Dorsey so Munish doesn't totally check out. Unfortunately Munish would gift me 1st place several laps later when he crashed in T1. Great riding by these gents and it made for some incredibly fun and clean racing.
Do tire date codes matter?
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Is the commonly referred to "5 year old" rule an absolute for tires or does the storage of the tire matter more?
2023 PittRace 1:47 with N2
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June 18 2023 with N2 Trackdays at PittRace. Would have been a mid to high 46 if it wasn't for the bikes in T3, T12, and T17, but happy with a 1:47.01. Shooting for 46's racing there in August!
Navigating and Analyzing Trackday Traffic
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Voice overlay covering how I plan, setup and execute passes at an Evolve GT track day session at Pitt Race on May 5th 2023 in the E3/Blue group.
3 Marines Racing
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The background of 3 Marines Racing, 3MR, and how it all got started.
1:15.6 Summit Point Main voice over lap
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1:15.6 Summit Point Main voice over lap
This is why you're slow on your motorcycle at PittRace!
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This is why you're slow on your motorcycle at PittRace!
2022 WERA Summit Point C Superbike Expert
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2022 WERA Summit Point C Superbike Expert
That'sAwesome!
Ma che spettacolo!
good riding... looking like Rossi..
Bellissimo!
Dream circuit. 🤌🏾
Thank you so much for posting this video. This was extremely great to watch.
Thanks for the insight. I'm a noob to track days (3 so far), and braking markers is one thing I don't use. I tend to close gaps in the braking zone and wasn't sure if not using markers was correct prior to this video. Thanks for the confirmation bias. Your videos have been helpful, especially the passing video. I'm working hard to earn a bump
What’s your instagram?
Going this weekend. My first time there.
Brake when you see Elvis.....
Brake check reference FTW
Thanks John! Keep them coming! One thing I found that helped me was going to a car Event. Then comparing to my Ducati Events. A HPDE Track Day in a car at the same Track really helped me focus on RP's at Summit for both vehicles. Really paid dividends for T5, T7, T10 and even the down hill start of the Chute after T3.
I mean, use reference points on track, but your actions/decisions aren’t fixed to those exact points; they are made IN RELATION to those reference points
Correct, but the implied thought process with using a "brake marker" means that rider starts their braking process like it's a fixed, non-adjustable action. If you give an input (throttle, gas, brake, turn in, etc) based off a reference point, it's (almost) infinitely adjustable.
@@jaottobotto - I see what you’re saying, I just never looked at “brake markers” as anything but a reference point to make your decision of when to brake relative to the situation in the moment… I can think of MANY times deciding to ‘late brake’ using my brake markers very carefully to understand what I can most likely get away with
@@SongJLikes you're on the right track. However, a lot of riders don't have the same thought process as you, hence the video. Lots of riders think "He says he brakes here, this is where I need to brake" without considering different braking styles, machinery, and previous corner exit speed. Thanks for the comments!
I only use them for high-speed corners where i cant see. Maybe i need a tigher helmet but breaking into T1 and the chicane at Daytona is where i use it
So what you're saying is... Brake check reference was the way all along. Got it.
Braking points or references can be...a cone,numbered marker,patch work in trake,discoloration on track. It can be..a marker counting 1,2 brake. It depends. Something you have to work on. Conditions, drafting,etc play a part.
very helpful take.. I never heard it explained this way, but it does make sense.
Hey John! Really enjoy these voiceover type videos! A lot of really good information that is super easy to understand! Could you expand on the reference point topic again at some point? This is something I most definitely struggle with on the track.
Think about it this way. The brake marker is an indicator to help you find your reference point. A 600 and 1000 will have completely different reference pints due to the weight and entry speed differential. In most cases when coming into a heavy braking corner, a 600 requires less distance in which to get to the optimum corner speed. Even a difference in engine arrangement (V twin or I4) or engine braking settings will impact the reference point for that heavy braking corner. A strategy I've seen is if unfamiliar with the track, do a couple of tours and use the brake markers to progressively set your reference point, i.e. Start at 6 and work your way forwards. You may then find that the most comfortable marker is 4 which probably means your reference point might be between 4 and 3. Then you will fine tune based on track conditions. For example, on a full tank with new tyres, 3 and 3 quarters might be the reference point. If your tank is almost finished and the bike is light, tyres doing good, you can probably brake at 3.5. So it will change during a session. In ideal conditions and as the day progresses, the reference braking pint can get even lower as all the rubber is laid down on the track. What's important is to use the markers to find your reference point and then to be able to hit that reference consistently each lap. Racing against other people though into that corner is another matter. One which should only really be tackled fully once you get used to the track and are comfortable with your reference points. As he said, in racing, you will sometimes have to compromise your reference point to make a pass but then understand that this will affect your apex or drive phase.
Watch this every few months. Love the pass in 3-4. Too bad about the guy out of the carousel. He killed your 46!
Did I miss you explaining the 7 gallon tank? Is it an endurance set up?
Great video thank you!
My guy woke up and chose violence lol 16’s first session first day of the year 😂
What bike are you on?
Love from Azerbaijan! 🇦🇿!!! <3
Moovin. Is that a brake adjuster over the clutch?
Good vid..
N2 allowing chin mounts now?
@blizzdak racing?
Great info thx
Great race! Thanks for allowing us to ride along.
Really fun to watch. Great commentary. Newer track rider here. Could definitely benefit from those braking skills.
Thanks! For me as an total noob (4 trackdays total) this was very insightful because I am still struggling with overtaking.
Love this track! Your talk-through was helpful. Thank you.
Good info!
looks like the right fork and left fork in the vid are set at different heights. check the setup before going out again.
No. Lap timer mount.
Easy on the r1 riders lmao great vid !!!!!
The best thing i've learned on trackdays is just make sure you're the first one out of the gates. You have the whole track for yourself and the only people that pass you are faster than you. Maybe you can even pick up a tow. At the end of the session you'll run into some traffic but by then the field has stretched out enough that you can pick them off one by one. Nice riding!
Love this vid, just rewatched it. Can't wait to get back to Pitt this summer
The last 40 seconds of the final lap were wild, wow.
Awesome video, very informative commentary as well. I just started my own channel to start documenting the improvements I make and planning on jumping into my first race in 2024. Subbed!
Sure so love it when the rear sets are set 😉
100% love this. Racing is cerebral. Love hearing the narrative because there’s so few people that ever do this.
Yea man
"Dont go pulling her hair until you know how she will react" LOL
Could I ask what size sprockets you run on your r6?
Stock
oh wow ok thanks!@@jaottobotto
Dude! Great video!
What a way with words
solid advice and great explanation
Dude you ruined my workout… I watch CZcams between sets and I was so glued to this video I lost my pump lol. I’ve got my first track day dec 22 so I’m watching all the amateur biking I can.
You going to road America next year?!
Were you on rain tires or slicks? great watch