anyone do track days at pocono?

thinking that a track day or 3 might be a good idea any one have any experience at pocono? I would appreciate your insight. ie. how is the track, boring cause its a triangle or exciting cause its fast? was it costly, pleasant? thanks

Ask Viper6277 he goes there ..

it really seems bit cold for a run on a cycle... can't wait for the weather to pick up. maybe then i can visit pocono track too:rock

Yep, I've been there. I did 2 track days last season, one at pocono east (1.5 mile 14 turns I believe), and Pocono FUSA (2.5 mile 16 turns I believe), they are a lot of fun and totally worth it. The group I go with is www.nysportbikeclub.com we run during the week which is a little less crowded and u get plenty of track time. If weekends are your thing, www.teampromotion.com is pretty good club. The track is the R1's home environment and the bike is amazing!

sorry about the small pic up top here's another

two R1's battling at pocono east:lol :thumbup

very cool with any luck Ill get there this season

Pocono is the motocross of road racing. Better get your suspension dialed in real good. The bumps are so bad, we call them whoops and table tops.:D Plus there are nasty barriers in some precarious positions.:(

Originally posted by ageismental Pocono is the motocross of road racing. Better get your suspension dialed in real good. The bumps are so bad, we call them whoops and table tops.:D Plus there are nasty barriers in some precarious positions.:( yeah it's not the best, but I do like it cause it's close to NJ. I'm hoping to get to VIR, Beaverun, Summit Main sooner or later. Honestly, I think for beginner track riders, pocono is not that bad, obviously as u get faster and faster, riders would probably want smooth pavement. My concern is I will like VIR or Beaverun so much that I'll be traveling to these tracks all the time.:lol

Originally posted by Eman yeah it's not the best, but I do like it cause it's close to NJ. I'm hoping to get to VIR, Beaverun, Summit Main sooner or later. Honestly, I think for beginner track riders, pocono is not that bad, obviously as u get faster and faster, riders would probably want smooth pavement. My concern is I will like VIR or Beaverun so much that I'll be traveling to these tracks all the time.:lol And that's a bad thing? I just came back from Barber, 930 miles one way and I'll tell you, it is worth it.:thumbup

did you guys hear about the new track in tremont/Tower City, PA. I'm not sure when it will be done but it's supposed to be AMA Quality!!!

Originally posted by Hobbes did you guys hear about the new track in tremont/Tower City, PA. I'm not sure when it will be done but it's supposed to be AMA Quality!!! where is this located? what are some major towns around the area? Hopefully not to far from pocono area:thumbup

not far at all. it is near shamokin or sunbury

Try this link, I think that you wil like it. http://www.rauschcreekracing.com/rcmp/modules.php?op=modload&name=RCMPCategories&file=index&catid=2

I've done a few track days with teampromotion over the last few years. The last one I did was the east course. THey do a few different configurations with the FUSA course being my favorite. Im just checking their site it looks like their doing someting new with a 3.3 mile track. check out this (http://www.teampromotion.com/tpm.php?page_id=feature_042104) for some info on the new course. team promotion runs a pretty good school and I've had no problems so far with the way they do things. Im looking to do a few track days this season. If your going to push it - the track is the only place

Originally posted by Hobbes did you guys hear about the new track in tremont/Tower City, PA. I'm not sure when it will be done but it's supposed to be AMA Quality!!! Hobbes is correct it will be ama quality, however I have talked to the owner a few times now and this track is suppose to be fim spec and moto gp spec... they plan on a having hotels at the track, golf course, med center.. This track will be no joke if they do what they say they are doing. They have had problems with permits and drainage thats been the major hold up, but they said that it would be under heavy construction starting spring of 2004. If everything goes as planned it will be rideable for the 2005 season... Keep your fingers crossed

Ah but will the little guy still be able to get some time?

I don't know if a broke a$$ like me can afford this sport anymore. ?$$$ for track tires, track day fees, leathers (i only have a jacket) and god knows what else. I thought I was done when I bought the bike it never ends LOL

Originally posted by NEPAR1 I don't know if a broke a$$ like me Oh yea- I broke both my ankles at my last track day in Sept03 at pocono. I was out of work for 3 months. EDit - Your a broke a$$ not you broke your ass , hahahaha.

ouch

The EMT's at the track were very good, BTW

Originally posted by NEPAR1 Ah but will the little guy still be able to get some time? NEPAR, yes there will be a yearly membership fee so they do intend on keeping the track open for members and i am sure nesba, team promotion will be orginizing track days there as well.. This place is gonna have big time run off area as well everything will be in code with motogp and FIM specs.. I cant wait...

Here is a link that show's the layout of the track http://www.rauschcreekracing.com/rcmp/modules.php?op=modload&name=TrackLayouts&file=index

The more tracks the better.

Well it looks as if the motogp will be coming to the states either at laguna and or barber and rausch creek which plans to be a strong contender to support motogp, I think this sport is gonna do nothing but grow fast and explode.. Can't wait

Rausch Creek has been in construction since 2000 I think. Is this thing ever going to get done? I understand u spoke to the owners, but these same issues have been there since day one.

Yes I agree with you it has been awhile and i myself thought man wtf is taking so long. They had problems with drainage and permits thats what has been the hold up plus the guy who was in charge of it was stumbling over himself from what i am told the new guy they have in place now is of much better quality. I can only hope they let her rip from here out. Permits and drainage is a go now, they are getting the construction crew to put up the buildings. so we will see... We were told by one of the guys who is gonna be on the medical crew that theres was plans to put in a mini airport as well. Thats not confirmed tho But I will be talking to them up there next week prolly.. I will keep everyone informed.

stateside motoGP will be amazing and that track sounds like it will kick a$$

ya...and it's in our repressed area... you would think

Sometimes you just never know whats gonna happen in your neck of the woods..

Last summer I did 5 or 6 track days at Pocono East with Team ProMotion... It's an awesome course :fact and Team ProMotion and the riders you meet are even better! TPM has motion money... You go and work the corner for a day for 100 motion bucks (or 75 cash) then u can use that to pay for trackdays. Shoot me out a PM if I can elaborate anything 4 u. BTW, I know a few guys who will be going up this year... You should hook up with them. It's easier to go with someone who knows the ropes... But don't hesitate to go by yourself either. Later, Nate

Originally posted by Flying_98_R1 Sometimes you just never know whats gonna happen in your neck of the woods.. Hell, build one in my neck of the woods! :yesnod Sussex County NJ, has a lot of land!:yesnod :thumbup Flying98R1, keep us updated bud, can't wait til the Creek is done!:thumbup

Will do.:thumbup

Originally posted by YZFR1Freak Last summer I did 5 or 6 track days at Pocono East with Team ProMotion... Nate Hey Nate, did you go there over labor day weekend 03' ?

Originally posted by 4or2wheels Hey Nate, did you go there over labor day weekend 03' ? Yep, I was there on 8-31-03. I was in the intermediate school. I crashed my FZR about 1/2 way through the day and rode a friends R6 the rest of the day. Were u there too?

Originally posted by YZFR1Freak Yep, I was there on 8-31-03. I was in the intermediate school. I crashed my FZR about 1/2 way through the day and rode a friends R6 the rest of the day. Were u there too? Oh this is funny. We may have been in the same group - Red. I was out there for two days that weekend and chrashed my GSXR on that Sunday Afternoon. I broke both my ankles that day.