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eightonezero
September 4th, 2007, 03:26 PM
Hi all,

Trying to get some info on the tracks. Looks like MRA Mostly runs Pueblo . What is the condition of this track? Coming from the northeast, I know what semi-cold weather does to the pavement.

I am thinking about moving to CO and trying to evaluate the tracks

Thanks

Jon
September 4th, 2007, 04:53 PM
I'm not sure why one would move to CO just to evaluate tracks but then again, I think ours (Pueblo Motorsports Park) is safer than yours (New Hamshire International Speedway). After racing at both through the years. Granted, I only raced one event at NHIS in 93, but didn't much care for it. I do have many friends though in the club and Street and Comp's a great sponsor!
If you'd like to go a maybe less expensive approach and see a lap of Pueblo, Goto www.pueblomotorsportspark.com There's a lap around it with Jason Pridmore using an on bike camera. I gotta say though if the weather aspect's playing into your decision to move here, the weather's certainly a bit more agreeable. Not as much snow at the lower elevations and not nearly the humidity. You will miss real lakes though as Pueblo and several other Reservoir's are nice, it's not Lake Winnaposoki (SP?) The ski areas are much less crowded though and there's real snow. Many friends who have moved here from there are very competitive and continue to do well in competition.
On the M/C racing front, Kiwi Aaron Clarke former LRRS fastguy is a fastguy here as well, Our buddy David Padolsky ChickenHawk warmers are readily available, and you'll find the MRA to be much much smaller club than the LRRS. BTW, How many members does the LRRS presently have anyhow? There were many in 93, the grid for a lightweight class looked like the whole club lined up!
We by the way, are more than likely going to be racing at a new facility in 08 as we get closer to funding and opening www. Highplanesraceway.com We also race at Motorsports Park Hastings, a new very nice track in Hastings NE. Goto www.MPH.com for imformation on that track.
Well, hope this helps, we do have variety and fast racers in the club. After racing all over the country for several of my 17 years of racing, I believe the MRA's one of the best clubs in the country. We always love having new racers and CO's a great place to live. I would check out more than just the tracks before moving here though....sorry for the sarcasim I can never resist! Give my best to Bob Robbins, Street and Comp, and all our friends from the Northeast!
All the best,

Jon
September 4th, 2007, 04:54 PM
As far as the track conditions concerned it could use a repave in turn ten...but we're working on it! Otherwise it's pretty fair.

Clarkie
September 4th, 2007, 05:20 PM
my score is;

Loudon - broken back in 4 places from hitting wall with tires in front of it
Pueblo - no broken back, although i did fall in a puddle on the inside of T9 last year after it rained :lol:

eightonezero
September 4th, 2007, 05:35 PM
Thanks for the replies guys, thanks for the detailed response Jon. I'm not thinking of moving there to evaluate the tracks, I'm trying to evaluate them right now online :D

I will be moving there to get the hell away from the east coast! (been here my whole life). I actually live north east/mid-atlantic. Mostly WERA racing and some CCS stuff. Many of the guys I race with are LRRS since they are only a few hours away. I am thinking of moving to CO next spring.

Amount of racers in the club was my next question. How many licensed MRA racers are there? I wouldn't mind a smaller club, I think I may actually prefer it.

Also, what are some good places for IT jobs? What about to live? I don't mind a 30minute commute to work, but I don't want to be IN the city.

Thanks again

eightonezero
September 4th, 2007, 06:19 PM
my score is;

Loudon - broken back in 4 places from hitting wall with tires in front of it
Pueblo - no broken back, although i did fall in a puddle on the inside of T9 last year after it rained :lol:

:shock:
Glad you are still with us and typing

*GSXR~SNAIL*
September 4th, 2007, 07:24 PM
This is what Jon was referring to with Pridmore running Pueblo....just thought this would make it easier to find/watch.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5106830659288878640

eightonezero
September 5th, 2007, 11:53 AM
thanks for that video

cakake
September 6th, 2007, 10:14 AM
I raced with LRRS for many years before moving out here in 2005. Pueblo is bumpier and the facilities aren't as nice, but also doesn't have concrete walls lining the track the way Loudon does. I'd much rather race at Pueblo.

There are a lot fewer racers in the MRA than LRRS. The biggest difference I see is that the MRA is actually a real club run by the racers themselves whereas LRRS is a business run by NHIS management.

The other thing I don't miss here is racing in the rain. :)

TBSgraphics
September 6th, 2007, 07:17 PM
This is what Jon was referring to with Pridmore running Pueblo....just thought this would make it easier to find/watch.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5106830659288878640

Pridmore turned about a 1:40 lap there, fast guys like Clarkie and Brad run into the 1:28-29 range, and real speed at the end of the front is about 160mph range, not the 182 pridmore shows, fastest guy down the front so fast is Brad H. at about 165 and clarkie in the 161 range, by the clubs radar gun...

willionaire
September 14th, 2007, 03:02 PM
On the subject of IT work you should give me a call. I work for a Global resource provider and we are always looking for new talent.

Will
(303) 919-4915
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www.corpus.com

JimWilson29
September 14th, 2007, 03:18 PM
fast guys like Clarkie and Brad run into the 1:28-29 range,


no one has run below 1:30 in a race at Pueblo this season

Racing616
September 14th, 2007, 03:25 PM
Oh jeez, I can't resist. Yes, someone has. Not me, Mr. Clarke on DOTs managed some 29's in Supersport. BTW, we were both consistently in the low 30s all day monday....whats a few tenths between friends anyway? I like how 29s sound ;)

JimWilson29
September 14th, 2007, 03:28 PM
Oh jeez, I can't resist. Yes, someone has. Not me, Mr. Clarke on DOTs managed some 29's in Supersport. BTW, we were both consistently in the low 30s all day monday....whats a few tenths between friends anyway? I like how 29s sound ;)

damn you is right! :shock: i'm just jealous cuz i have never been able to get lower than 1:34



Race 8, Pueblo Motorsports Park

Open Supersport -- Aaron Clark, MRA 2

Lap Time
1 1:33.502
2 1:29.462
3 1:30.233
4 1:30.192
5 1:30.256
6 1:30.121
7 1:30.192

Clarkie
September 14th, 2007, 05:19 PM
Sunday O-SS
Lap Time
1 1:33.527
2 1:29.548
3 1:29.768
4 1:30.075
5 1:30.457
6 1:30.081
7 1:30.635


Monday O-SS
Lap Time
1 1:33.502
2 1:29.462
3 1:30.233
4 1:30.192
5 1:30.256
6 1:30.121
7 1:30.192


Monday O-SB
Lap Time
1 1:33.578
2 1:29.762
3 1:29.964
4 1:30.334
5 1:30.492
6 1:30.796
7 1:30.778

What can you can, Suzuki and Pirelli's, a great combo 8)

dave.gallant
September 14th, 2007, 05:20 PM
You go faster on your DOTs than slicks?!?

Clarkie
September 14th, 2007, 05:25 PM
Just checked and ST did a 1:29.485 last year, I did a 1:29.462 this year :shock: surprised the crap out of me!


You go faster on your DOTs than slicks?!?

yeah i can figure that out either, maybe it's because I am old and by lunchtime I am getting tired :lol: I know the way I build and map my bikes they REALLY like to run in the cool air, especially with that homebrew fuel you made me 8)

dave.gallant
September 14th, 2007, 05:29 PM
they REALLY like to run in the cool air, especially with that homebrew fuel you made me 8)

The flux capacitor we installed after the tear down is actually worth more than the cranberry juice cocktail I put in your gas tank.

Clarkie
September 14th, 2007, 05:56 PM
yeah but at least you can drink the cranberry juice fuel on the way home 8)