Impovements on my trackday :)

Great looking form. Well done! Bad-arse shots!

Good for you pump. Are the photos really large file size that you can't put em all on one post? Then we can scroll thru em in slideshow. Happy for ya man. Keep up the great work.

Excellent! Good on you man...looks like you've definitely caught the track bug.

Gunny Fitz said:

Good for you pump. Are the photos really large file size that you can't put em all on one post? Then we can scroll thru em in slideshow. Happy for ya man. Keep up the great work.

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I cant seem to post multiple pics up in one thread?!

Awesome photos!!!!

Likeyyyy!!!!!

MacaveliMC said:

Are you sure that's not Rossi riding that bike?

Just kidding, nice job!

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What do you mean I think that is Rossi.

Great Pics mate wish I had some like that.

PUMPDAD said:

I cant seem to post multiple pics up in one thread?!

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Its just slow but it works. Patience with the PC.

I couldnt resist

Amazing pics - nice to see a pani in its native habitat

..... and doing what it does best!

Ruben7520 said:

I couldnt resist

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Awsome dude, me likey

Ruben7520 said:

I couldnt resist

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Bahahaha! Hilarious.

if you're not looking for tips, just ignore this post but Ruben's pic brings up a good suggestion I had when looking at your pics.

Notice the position of Rossi's left foot. The peg is on his instep and his heel is anchored on the bike....provides better stability and less fatigue. Pegs on toes also often indicates that during weight transfer from one side to the other you're standing up and transferring weight vs sliding "knee-to-knee" keeping CoG low on the bike and smooth to not upset the bike.

Also, you are slightly "crossed up" on pics #2 and #6 where you're leaning off the bike at an angle vs keeping shoulders square and getting your chest outside more. Getting that inside elbow out more gives your chest more room to do that as well.

You're obviously getting fast quickly and clearly because you've been so open to learning what you can so that's the only reason I'm offering up these points. Again, if you're not looking for tips feel free to tell me to shut the hell up. Know this is coming from a good place, I love the sport and the track community but hate how many incidents I've seen in my day....including myself.

There's a fair amount of racers on this board so I'd imagine a bunch of others can provide some good tips as well if you're looking for that type of resource. Best thing you can do is take a trackday school or hit up a racing coach that'll take you to the next level in the safest way possible.

You're clearly getting faster and as you begin to push the limits of speed and lean, riding smoother and keeping body movements fluid will ultimately make you safer and faster.

Cheers man

Very good body position... And I agree with TeicoloreSF but that's just a nit.

Good job!

TricoloreSF,

I really appreciate your input on schooling me,I dont see it as criticism only positive pointers

Your right in my foot not sitting on the peg,but im 6 foot 5 and find it more comfortable as in the pics. Iv tried the way you described but just didnt feel ok?!

Me getting crossed up has gotten alot better,as I used to just sit my ass off the seat and keep my upper body over the tank. Not sure its my height/position,but im finding it very easy to get my elbow almost 'touching down' and not even trying?! Next trackday il ask the photographer to pay attention to my elbows

PUMPDAD said:

TricoloreSF,

I really appreciate your input on schooling me,I dont see it as criticism only positive pointers

Your right in my foot not sitting on the peg,but im 6 foot 5 and find it more comfortable as in the pics. Iv tried the way you described but just didnt feel ok?!

Me getting crossed up has gotten alot better,as I used to just sit my ass off the seat and keep my upper body over the tank. Not sure its my height/position,but im finding it very easy to get my elbow almost 'touching down' and not even trying?! Next trackday il ask the photographer to pay attention to my elbows

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Get some elbow pucks! At 6' 5" you'll need em! And when you touch your helmet in the corner you'll really have braggin rights!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXL-rYIlEd4

I love that!

TricoloreSF said:

Notice the position of Rossi's left foot. The peg is on his instep and his heel is anchored on the bike....provides better stability and less fatigue. Pegs on toes also often indicates that during weight transfer from one side to the other you're standing up and transferring weight vs sliding "knee-to-knee" keeping CoG low on the bike and smooth to not upset the bike.

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Would disagree with this. Should have balls of your feet on the pegs - not the instep against the boot heel - at all times. That's where your control for moving your weight around comes from. Because you do want to use your legs to move your weight around and a part of it is weighting the pegs on corner entrance/exits - harder to do if you're flatfooted at the instep.
Having your instep/heel against the peg also means you'll first have to lift your leg directly up (to clear the heel) before moving forward to manipulate shift/rear brake levers.
But a minor quibble.
+1 on inside elbow out. It gives you more room (and leverage) for body positioning.