Low Budget Racing... yes Virginia, there is a way...

[jmart]

Dammit folks, there goes the budget to get the six up to par. Now, turning attention to getting a 250 for this! I'm in! :P

Jessie

[HAMMER]

Ya I'm lookin at one tomarow, its on :shock:

[lars]

I am very interested.
Love the idea of spec racing and the 250 is a cost effective platform to do it on.
I would like a little more info on the "guarantee" that there will be a 250 class and otherwise i would be in.
hopefully i will be in town for the next superstreet, as i recall i can get my license after two superstreet races.

[N1K]

This would be fanfreakintastic !!!!

[HAMMER]

Build it and they will come

[rforsythe]

I would like a little more info on the "guarantee" that there will be a 250 class and otherwise i would be in.

The club president just purchased six of them to start the class, the vice president just bought one to race in it, other members are finding or building them as we speak - there has been actual financial commitment from club leadership and members, what more of a guarantee do you need?

[SHORT BUS]

Does Tony's wife know about any of this!!!

[jmaher]

Is there a year limit or will an older Ninja 250 be eligible?

Joe

[lars]

I would like a little more info on the "guarantee" that there will be a 250 class and otherwise i would be in.

The club president just purchased six of them to start the class, the vice president just bought one to race in it, other members are finding or building them as we speak - there has been actual financial commitment from club leadership and members, what more of a guarantee do you need?

ok ok, time to talk to the wife i love this idea!

[rybo]

Is there a year limit or will an older Ninja 250 be eligible?

Joe

If it's a Ninja 250 it's legal

S

[HAMMER]

:shock:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X45bt8yUxFI

[LMsports]

Great video!

[OUTLAWD]

Is there a year limit or will an older Ninja 250 be eligible?

Joe

If it's a Ninja 250 it's legal

S

hmm...maybe I'll be on the hunt for an old one...to really keep the costs down

[willionaire]

Answers Below:

Would you have interest in participating in a Ninja 250 Spec Race series?

Yes.

Would you buy/build a Ninja 250?

Possibly depending on grid size/cost/other series I'm currently competing in.

Would you rent a Ninja 250 if it cost only $250 - $350 per weekend?

Yes

Would it be an additional race to your current program, or would it replace you current steed?

Time will tell.

I agree with Dave on the tire situation.

[LMsports]

I feel pretty confident that if the class is implemented I will be able to get Pirelli contingency for the class for next year.

[rybo]

Rob,

Does Pirelli make a sticky tire that fits this bike?

S

[oldtimer]

RRW article on the Four Hour Ninja 250 Endurance Race held last weekend at Talledega:

http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/...?article=41883


and the event website:

http://www.ex250endurance.com/



* Note 3rd place finishing team has a former MRA racer on it, Peter Hupperich.

[LMsports]

Rob,

Does Pirelli make a sticky tire that fits this bike?

S

We run the Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa 150 rear on it.

This is our top of the line DOT race tire.

[froth]

COOL! Cheap bike and cheap race tire makes fun!

[T Baggins]

I would like a little more info on the "guarantee" that there will be a 250 class and otherwise i would be in.

The club president just purchased six of them to start the class...

To clarify, I am in the process of buying 5-6 of them. I say 5 because one may have already sold to another buyer on Sunday. I say process, because it's a bit of a challenge for me to come up with $24K on short notice, in the middle of refinancing my house... :lol:

I'm committed to do whatever I can to make this class a reality. Not only will it be a kick in the pants for anyone who participates, but it will go a long ways towards keeping our guys and gals on the track at a reasonable cost - AND it looks like it will bring a couple folks back who had stopped racing due to cost concerns.

With the current race schedule, I am completely confident that there will be a place for them on the grid for 2011...

As mentioned before, at a minimum they could run as a second wave to LWGP on Saturday (scored separately), they are already legal (and likely competitive) in Colorado Class, and if I get my way I'd like to see them run one other spot on Sunday, again scored separately.

If people will buy and prep one, I'll see to it that we get them on the grid. At this point, even just a few of them would save the Colorado Class... which would be worthwhile in and of itself.

The more bikes we have, the more flexible we can be with the scheduling.

[HAMMER]

I Will be buying or building one for sure


Shit I've spent 3 grand on wheels for my bike lol ....... yu da man tony

[ducati7044]

Count me in! And I'm sure a few guys from Billings would also like to participate!

[N1K]

Can Novice riders race them??

[T Baggins]

No reason the Novices couldn't ride in it...

[Spooph]

Oh hell yes. I'm in. I'll start out by renting them and build a track bike! I love my 250 on the street and can only imagine it on the track! :P