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Infineon Raceway (Sears Point) - Werkstatt Trackday

December 12, 2002

Write up by Jimil Borillo

9 Strafers braved the cold and headed out to Sears Point Raceway for a trackday hosted by Werkstatt. 7 of us were out there to ride, while 2 of us took pics and video. Jeff, Doug, Jesse, Shawn, Megan, Dave, and Glen were riding while Dito took pics with his professional class equipment and I took video. I also brought my helmet cam a we were able to get some cool on-bike footage. Since Dito was there pimping the photos he was taking for $20 a person, he wasn't around much of the day. I took video from Turn 2, 7, and 11. Damn, I should have charged everyone! :) I also designated myself as "pit bitch" and all around support guy. I was nicknamed "PB" for the day.

Since it was soo damn cold quite a few of the guys wore jackets and sweaters over their leathers. Shawn was wearing this huge green Army issue over coat that flapped around like a huge cape. Seeing him coming down the front straight he looked like the headless horseman or death with his scythe. He earned a new nickname that day and he is now the Grim Reaper.

They were running A/B/C sessions so each group had 20 minutes a piece. Doug, Shawn, and Jesse all jumped in A, while Dave and Glen put themselves in B. Megan and Jeff were in C.

The track was very cold and it took a good 3-4 laps for the guys to get their tires warmed up. On cold days like this it would be better to have tire warmers (tyre warmers for you Brits and Canucks) instead ot taking so many laps just to warm up the tires.

Despite the cold everyone had a good time. For all 7 riders it was their first time at Sears. No one went down so I guess their isn't a curse here like there is for us at Buttonwillow.

Even though I didn't get to ride I still had fun hanging out and just being there for the boys...and gal.

 

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The following pictures were taken by, CS member Dito Milian. Check out Dito's website at www.gotbluemilk.com

If you attended this trackday and would like to order your pics go to www.gotbluemilk.com.

In order of appearance: Dave Grace, Doug Horne, Glen "Blink-Blink" Egan, Jeff "Bling Bling" Yang, Jesse Grajeda, Megan Kau, and Shawn "Grim Reaper" Pouliotte

dave01 dave04 dave07 dave12
dave14 dave15 doug02 doug06
doug09 doug12 glen02 glen05
glen10 glen11 glen13 jeff03
jeff04 jeff06 jeff07 jeff08
jeff09 jeff13 jesse04 jesse08
jesse12 jesse20 jesse22 megan03
megan06 megan08 megan12 shawn05
shawn07 shawn09 shawn12 shawn15

 

Video taken by Jimil from the Turn 7 cornerworker booth, Turn 2 Grandstands, and along the pit wall near Turn 11. I also put my helmet camera on Jeff's bike as well as Glen's bike for on bike footage. The camera was mounted facing rear.

All files in .wmv format. You will need the latest version of Windows Media Player to view the videos. You can get it from the Microsoft Download site

Dave follows Glen for one lap at Sears point.

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Doug takes Turn 7 and 8 at Sears Point

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Shawn, The Grim Reaper, takes Turn 7 and 8

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Jesse and his Ducati 750 SS take Turn 7 and 8

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Shawn on the R6, Turns 7 and 8

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Jesse and his Ducati 750 SS take Turn 7 and 8

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Doug takes Turn 7 and 8 at Sears Point

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Dave takes Turn 7 and 8 with Jesse hot on his heels

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Jeff on his Suzuki GSXR600, Turn 7 and 8

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Megan on her Yosh prepped GSXR600 take Turn 7 and 8

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Jeff on his Suzuki GSXR600, Turn 7 and 8

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Dave follows Glen through the front side of the track while another rider catches up and eventually squeaks by.

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Shawn in Turn 11 and then onto the front straight

 

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Shawn Turn 2

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Doug coming up Turn 1 into Turn 2

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Jesse exits Turn 1 and enters Turn 2

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Glen exits Turn 2 and heads for Turn 3

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Glen and Dave caught in the middle of the pack

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Doug and Shawn bring up the rear going into Turn 2

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Doug follows Shawn into Turn 2

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Glen exits Turn 2

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Dave heads into Turn 2

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Jeff heads up the hill into Turn 2

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Megan comes around Turn 2

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Doug follows the Grim Reaper into Turn 11 and down the front straight

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Not one of ours but how often to you see a MV Agusta on 1 wheel?

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Megan tries to keep up with Jeff for 1 lap. Jeff you bastid, you left her behind!

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See what Jeff's wheelie onto the front straight looks like from the onboard camera

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Jeff heads down Turn 6 and eventually a pack of riders catch up.

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See Jeff's wheelie from the side lines

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Glen comes around Turn 11 with Dave close behind

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Glen and Dave coming around Turn 11 and down the front straight

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Shawn comes out of 11 and Jesse follows

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