Moped track day. Midwest. Interested?

Terbo Speghetti /

Oct 28, 2020 09:17PM

So the idea is that we rent a go kart track for a whole day in the spring. The one being looked at is just outside Milwaukee, but the track isn't set in stone. Neither is a date, since it makes more sense to have everyone's input on that.

There will probably be some racing, but mostly a chance to ride and get to know your bike before any real rallies.

So, any takers? The list is at 5 people right now, but needs to have at least 20 to make it work financials-wise.

I guess reply here or DM me? (edited)

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P D /

pdcomm

Oct 28, 2020 09:30PM

Does sound like a fun time . Hope you get it together .

Take a bunch of non incriminating pics . ;)

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Garrett The Kid /

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garrett

Oct 28, 2020 10:47PM

Yup I’m down, post this up on the Cranks and Casseroller’s fb groups. I know you’ll fill those spots very quickly I bet.

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Terbo Speghetti /

coachcoitus OP

Oct 28, 2020 10:50PM

Cool, I'll add your name to the list. I'm not on FB, but I think I'd rather have it fill up with a little less gusto.

You on groupme? I figured I would put us all in a group to talk date and stuff.

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Garrett The Kid /

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garrett

Oct 28, 2020 11:07PM

> Terbo Speghetti Wrote:

> -------------------------------------------------------

> Cool, I'll add your name to the list. I'm not on FB, but I think I'd

> rather have it fill up with a little less gusto.

>

> You on groupme? I figured I would put us all in a group to talk date and

> stuff.

Am not but would get it to stay in contact about it

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Poop Wizard /

grapeicecream

Oct 29, 2020 07:26AM

Sounds like fun!

Sign me up. (edited)

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Jay Rivett /

bjaockx

Oct 29, 2020 08:41AM

Man I wish I was closer for this!

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Graham Motzing /

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grahammotzing

Oct 29, 2020 08:43AM

Yeeeeaaaaa depending on the date I'm probably down.

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Garrett Bernhagen /

boxybutgood

Oct 29, 2020 11:43AM

Depending on date and cost I'd be willing to do it. Only an hour outside of Milwaukee.

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Joe Schuitema /

joeman11

Oct 29, 2020 12:30PM

I'm interested

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Terbo Speghetti /

coachcoitus OP

Oct 29, 2020 12:43PM

It's getting faster in here...

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Edward Koipond /

edwardkoipond

Oct 29, 2020 02:06PM

I might be interested.

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Terbo Speghetti /

coachcoitus OP

Oct 29, 2020 02:10PM

Ok average speed is coming back down

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jordan * /

hooter

Oct 29, 2020 09:43PM

I'd be down, bet some of the other omaha folk would be in too. What do you think price point would end up being?

Depending on what you're feeling as organizer and availability, I bet people would be in for a weekend of it. Camp out n bullshit & tune and push your limits. That's been my experience with mopedgp type events, good times. Makes justification for longer drives easier

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Terbo Speghetti /

coachcoitus OP

Oct 30, 2020 08:20AM

Jordan, no way we're gonna be able to rent a track for a full weekend. The finances are not feasible.

If the drive is too far for you to justify, that's a bummer, but might just have to be how it is this time. Maybe you can set something similar up closer to home? Not trying to make this a full-on rally/race/party. Not the first time anyway.

Does everyone have groupme? Do moped people still do that app? I actually kinda hate it. But I'll PM links to people later this morning for some kind of way to keep track.

If you want to keep informed Jordan, I'll send it your way too

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Graham Motzing /

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grahammotzing

Oct 30, 2020 09:04AM

Can just about guarantee we'll find some trouble to get into in Milwaukee the night after, and you can probably plan on finding a spot to crash. If you want to ride the world's most boring OHV park we can hit up/camp at Bong.

It's kinda tough to plan anything right now, but glad someone is trying

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jordan * /

hooter

Oct 30, 2020 09:07AM

Yea dude I feel that. Track time is fun any way it is, keep me posted!

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Terbo Speghetti /

coachcoitus OP

Oct 30, 2020 09:33AM

> Graham Motzing Wrote:

> -------------------------------------------------------

> Can just about guarantee we'll find some trouble to get into in

> Milwaukee the night after, and you can probably plan on finding a spot

> to crash. If you want to ride the world's most boring OHV park we can

> hit up/camp at Bong.

>

> It's kinda tough to plan anything right now, but glad someone is trying

I support bong for weed reasons

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baird co /

bairdco

Oct 30, 2020 11:29AM

A cheaper alternative is to see if they have open practice days, instead of shelling out thousands for a private event.

The kart tracks here in California charge around 30-50 bucks a day, per person. You might have to split up your time with karts and super motos, but call ahead and ask what the off days are.

I've been to practice days where there's only a few other karts and bikes, and spent plenty of time on the track.

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Terbo Speghetti /

coachcoitus OP

Oct 30, 2020 11:46AM

It's not thousands. Not even one thousand. Those prices you talked about paying are what we're looking to get per-person. And we'd have pits and stuff probably

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baird co /

bairdco

Oct 30, 2020 02:43PM

Depending on the track in California, it's anywhere from $1000-2000 a day for a private rental. That's what I was basing the price on. Awesome for you guys if it's cheaper.

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Garrett Bernhagen /

boxybutgood

Feb 22, 2021 04:00PM

This still happening? Spring is right around the corner already.

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Terbo Speghetti /

coachcoitus OP

Feb 22, 2021 04:44PM

I'm still down, but I pictured things being further along vaccine-wise. Plus I didn't have any luck finding tracks, only got one email back.

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punkrock randy /

cheapyb5

Feb 24, 2021 07:44PM

I’m down, if it ever seems feasible. I love reasons to make trips up north.

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Jeremy Freeze /

jeremyfreeze19

Feb 26, 2021 10:09AM

I'd also be down, assuming I have my bike finished by whatever day it ends up being.

If anything, more motivation! otherwise, i'd gladly contribute to the cause and just stand around and drink beers or something.

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Terbo Speghetti /

coachcoitus OP

Feb 26, 2021 10:17AM

Right now, the biggest problem is finding track(s) that we could run our bikes on. Might even have to get some kind of event insurance to convince a place, I dunno.

I've also had very little luck getting in touch with people, but that could be down to winter. Might try calling some karting shops and see what I can find out, but any help of any kind is welcome! (edited)

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