Was scheduled to go to Thunderhill tomorrow but with the rain and the cold I am wondering what the track will be like. I have ridden lots in the rain on the street but never on the track. Looking for some thoughts on what to expect. Looks like the rain is tapering off today in the afternoon and none through tomorrow but its still going to be a bit chilly on top of damp.
Thunderhill and Rain
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superhawk
B Group Sandbagger
You will learn a lot riding in the rain on a track. having already ridden in the rain on the street has you at an advantage:thumbup
The only time I was at a trackday that was called at thill was because it was raining so hard the corners were getting flooded with standing water. That was years ago. Looks like fun trackdaze rides no matter what.
If you don't feel comfortable you can always sell your spot.
The only time I was at a trackday that was called at thill was because it was raining so hard the corners were getting flooded with standing water. That was years ago. Looks like fun trackdaze rides no matter what.
If you don't feel comfortable you can always sell your spot.
RRrider
Enthusiast, Fukrwe Club
+1
riding in the rain makes you really think about being smooth and deliberate with your inputs.
Damp track is fine. the thing to watch out for is running water or pooled water. and keep off the paint. Last year about this time, Thill East had a little stream in turn 2 that I'd pay attention to. People were swinging wide to avoid it.
But personally, I don't like riding in the wet with slicks. I prefer sport oriented street tires or DOTs - something with grooves in them.
riding in the rain makes you really think about being smooth and deliberate with your inputs.
Damp track is fine. the thing to watch out for is running water or pooled water. and keep off the paint. Last year about this time, Thill East had a little stream in turn 2 that I'd pay attention to. People were swinging wide to avoid it.
But personally, I don't like riding in the wet with slicks. I prefer sport oriented street tires or DOTs - something with grooves in them.
Kalen
Well-known member
Last year there was also some in Turn 8, I think towards the middle/outside.
i_am_the_koi
Be Here Now
You'll learn more about body position on a rain day than a dry day every time.
Kalen
Well-known member
Me on the street in the rain looks a lot like me at the track on a hot day, but more upright :laughing.
RRrider
Enthusiast, Fukrwe Club
yes! there was. and Turn 8 can be a scary place to be worrying about traction.