Member Contributer dutchinterceptor Posted August 3, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted August 3, 2014 Figured I'd recycle this thread from last year. Adam and I plan to do 3 or 4 weekends at Hallett this year. I'm not sure about him but it's definitely my favorite of the tracks I've done so far. I think we might have a couple of VFRD'ers joining us in March. Maybe we can get "Crazy" Kyle to trek down from St. Louis again. 09-13-2015 09-14-2015 10-10-2015 10-11-2015 11-28-2015 11-29-2015 ______________________________ (Posted 8-03-2014)Thanks to Adam prodding me, I have finally given in to track days. I put it off for a while knowing it'll cost me a fortune but I'm not getting any younger. He's already upgraded to a more trackworthy bike and I'm still trying to figure out how to get my fat arse around the track on my stock VFR without killing anyone. I'm sure he invited me along just so he'd have somebody to laugh at. Either way our last two track days have been loads of fun. We are going to the Motorcycle Lapping Days Weekend at Hallett Motor Racing Circuit in Jennings, OK on 8/30 and 8/31. The track has recently been repaved and with the exception of one minor dip it's very smooth. They run the track both directions so Saturday will be different from Sunday. Their beginner class isn't bad at all and the instructors are all easy going. Come out and join us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CornerCarver Posted August 4, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted August 4, 2014 I really like the idea of running the track in each direction...wish I was closer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrurknee Posted August 4, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted August 4, 2014 This track is twenty minutes from my house so if any of you come to this track day I will try and meet over there and watch, or help you pick up the pieces! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dutchinterceptor Posted August 4, 2014 Author Member Contributer Share Posted August 4, 2014 This track is twenty minutes from my house so if any of you come to this track day I will try and meet over there and watch, or help you pick up the pieces! Adam and I will definitely be there both days. Would be good to see you again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rush2112 Posted August 4, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted August 4, 2014 It's 400 miles but sounds like a lot of fun.... how much does it cost? Do you guys commute to the track or camp out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dutchinterceptor Posted August 4, 2014 Author Member Contributer Share Posted August 4, 2014 It's 400 miles but sounds like a lot of fun.... how much does it cost? Do you guys commute to the track or camp out? If it's your first time they charge $165 cause they make you take the training class. Novice class is $135. Street and advanced is $125 and $10 off if you do both days. We stay at a hotel which is about 20 minutes from the track at least until the temps get below 70 at night. It's around 400 miles for me too. Entry and Information Form (PDF) I really like the idea of running the track in each direction...wish I was closer! I was a little uncomfortable with the idea at first but should be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rush2112 Posted August 4, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted August 4, 2014 Entry and Information Form (PDF) I really like the idea of running the track in each direction...wish I was closer! I was a little uncomfortable with the idea at first but should be interesting. I like the idea too... it'll feel like a different track and it should help wear the tires more evenly :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrurknee Posted August 4, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted August 4, 2014 If you have an RV or popup trailer I believe you can camp on the premises. I can check that out if you want me too? Let me know via PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer huntinggunns Posted August 4, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted August 4, 2014 Could this be the reason for the trailer ? Might have to come and watch you guys with Ernie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer ADAM79 Posted August 5, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted August 5, 2014 Dutch is right about me inviting him just too have someone to laugh at, but it back fired on me and he ended up being faster than me and he got a knee down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dutchinterceptor Posted August 5, 2014 Author Member Contributer Share Posted August 5, 2014 Dutch is right about me inviting him just too have someone to laugh at, but it back fired on me and he ended up being faster than me and he got a knee down. I've had a knee on the ground before. The big deal was that this time it didn't involve crashing to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Hallett is a nice facility and fun track from what I can remember. Even though I blew an engine my first time there is a Formula Ford, but matched the track record running backwards in a F2000 a year later. But this was in the late 80's. Never been on two there. Enjoy it, wish I could make it! BR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dutchinterceptor Posted August 5, 2014 Author Member Contributer Share Posted August 5, 2014 but matched the track record running backwards in a F2000 a year later. Are you saying you matched the record while driving in reverse? You are talented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 but matched the track record running backwards in a F2000 a year later. Are you saying you matched the record while driving in reverse? You are talented. That is correct, who needs all them forward gears anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrurknee Posted August 27, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted August 27, 2014 Adam and Dutch, Any change in plans? Weather looking iffy for Fri and Sat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dutchinterceptor Posted August 27, 2014 Author Member Contributer Share Posted August 27, 2014 I'm going for sure and suspect Adam will too. I ain't scared of a little water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrurknee Posted August 27, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted August 27, 2014 Glad to hear you ain't skeered of a little water cause I been doing rain dances for a week now to try and cool things back down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dutchinterceptor Posted August 27, 2014 Author Member Contributer Share Posted August 27, 2014 Obviously, you are doing a good job with the dancing. Ease up a little for Saturday and Sunday please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dutchinterceptor Posted September 1, 2014 Author Member Contributer Share Posted September 1, 2014 Good to see you guys at Hallett! Got to give you credit for braving the scorching heat. Sunday was even worse. Adam and I managed to successfully finish every session both days... without doing any pavement surfing. We even beat our previous track records. Oh yeah, Adam decided to finally join the knee-draggers club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer huntinggunns Posted September 1, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted September 1, 2014 What's that famous saying, pictures or it didn't happen lol. ECR is in the works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dutchinterceptor Posted September 2, 2014 Author Member Contributer Share Posted September 2, 2014 What's that famous saying, pictures or it didn't happen lol. ECR is in the works. How about a video instead... https://vimeo.com/104983741 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer ADAM79 Posted September 2, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted September 2, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer gswanson Posted September 2, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted September 2, 2014 Which day did you like best, clockwise or counter clockwise? Nice lines through "The Bitch" in the video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dutchinterceptor Posted September 2, 2014 Author Member Contributer Share Posted September 2, 2014 I definitely like cw but I believe Adam preferred ccw. I tried every possible line thru the bitch Sunday (cw) to avoid the dip but finally came to the conclusion that it's fastest to just go right over it and hope for the best. I still can't imagine running that track in a kart with the number of blind corners. Do you remember what speeds you were hitting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer ADAM79 Posted September 3, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted September 3, 2014 Damn that was so fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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