Peachtree Bikes Super Saturdays by Carleton

Submitted by Lamar on Wed, 2012-02-08 09:36

Racing

So who plans to make it down for Super Saturdays?

I'll be there.

Submitted by twotoneatl on Fri, 2012-02-10 00:15.

;)

I do!

Submitted by crossignol on Fri, 2012-02-10 10:58.

Also guessing we will get some riders in from out of town. I think this will grow into a very popular day!

Me too

Submitted by AKAMobius on Mon, 2012-02-13 09:46.

Plus, I know several people who are interested in checking out track racing but can't make it down during the week.

Sweet!

Submitted by Carleton on Mon, 2012-02-13 17:08.

That's one of the reasons that I suggested it. Other reasons include the fact that out-of-town racers can come for more than just the Festivals of Speed without having to take off from work.

Now if we can figure out how to setup a pool in the middle of the infield and some beach chairs for sunbathing...

in

Submitted by cka1971 on Mon, 2012-02-20 19:47.

Super Saturdays

Submitted by Dedman on Thu, 2012-03-01 21:52.

I'm in like flynn.

Dig it!

Submitted by flattrackracer on Sat, 2012-03-03 22:29.

Put the fix in with the weather gods. A few hope to make it down from Asheville.
George

The Race Program for Saturday April 7, 2012

Submitted by Carleton on Thu, 2012-03-08 19:15.

The Race Program for Saturday April 7, 2012:

Following our Madison Night Program:

D Grade 8 Lap Scratch
C Grade 8 Lap Scratch
A/B Grade 8 Lap Scratch

D Grade Win and Out
C Grade Win and Out
A/B Grade Win and Out

D Grade Tempo 15 Lap

Madison 30 Laps

C Grade Tempo 20 Lap
A/B Grade Tempo 25 Lap

See you guys there!

The original post about

Submitted by tgallagher on Thu, 2012-03-08 16:19.

The original post about Saturday racing says that D's can race also. You may want to post what they will be doing too.

Yes! I just realized that.

Submitted by Carleton on Thu, 2012-03-08 19:14.

Yes! I just realized that. I'll fix it.

Great idea--maybe I can make

Submitted by Muse Davis on Wed, 2012-03-14 20:09.

Great idea--maybe I can make a few more races this way!

I'll miss the first one, but

Submitted by Dedman on Thu, 2012-03-15 22:46.

I'll miss the first one, but I plan on being there for all the rest.

I will be there

Submitted by velodonnell on Sat, 2012-03-17 09:14.

This is great! I have never been able to make it to the track until now. Does anyone have a clue as to how many D racers will be attending?

Lots. Tuesday CAT-D racing

Submitted by Carleton on Mon, 2012-03-19 12:07.

Lots. Tuesday CAT-D racing is always popular. I would anticipate lots of participation from the CAT-D group especially being that the Beginner class scheduled for this weekend is sold-out. That means that there will be lots of new racers looking to get some races in. Not to mention the current group of D racers who are looking to upgrade.

So, LOTS :)

Most definitely

Submitted by nrowe on Wed, 2012-04-04 14:51.

Title says it all, can't wait for Saturday.

Pace lines at 1:30?

Submitted by gutierrezdan on Sat, 2012-04-07 10:24.

Pace lines at 1:30?

Thanks!

Submitted by Carleton on Mon, 2012-04-09 12:18.

Thanks to everyone that came out to support the event. It seems that everyone had a great time. There were quite a few guys from out of town plus the beginner racers got some valuable experience and are one step closer to upgraded to Cat C.

See you guys next month!

Thanks for your help this weekend

Submitted by jkosofsky on Mon, 2012-04-09 12:43.

Saturday was great!... first track race in over 20 years for me! Thank you to everyone for your patience and understanding
Come see us in Rock Hill!

Jaime Kosofsky

when will the Rock Hill

Submitted by crossignol on Mon, 2012-04-09 13:54.

racing calendar be published?

Rock Hill Schedule

Submitted by jkosofsky on Mon, 2012-04-09 15:50.

Not sure when we will get it, I will post it as soon as it comes out

Thanks! Saturday afternoon is

Submitted by flattrackracer on Mon, 2012-04-09 18:30.

Thanks! Saturday afternoon is so much better when you have a drive. Can you call in the same weather for next month?

Regarding RH, I was told that racing would likely be starting "sometime" in May. They were looking at racing Thursday and Friday nights and setting categories up so that most people could find a class to race on both nights.

Do the double

Submitted by Muse Davis on Fri, 2012-04-27 20:52.

This next Super Saturday coincides with the Brownwood Bike rally, which has an interesting little semi-crit, semi-CX race at 12:15. C'mon out and double up!

Race Program for Saturday May 5th

Submitted by Carleton on Fri, 2012-04-27 15:25.

D Grade 5 lap Scratch
C Grade 5 lap Scratch
A/B Grade 5 lap Scratch

D Grade Chariot(Top 6 to Keirin "A" Final, rest to "B" Final)
C Grade Chariot(Top 6 to Keirin "A" Final, rest to "B" Final)
A/B Grade Chariot(Top 6 to Keirin "A" Final, rest to "B" Final)

D Grade Keirin
C Grade Keirin
A/B Grade Keirin

D Grade Unknown Distance
C Grade Unknown Distance
A/B Grade Unknown Distance

It would help to practice your standing (or slow-rolling starts) ahead of time to get used to the feel. Also make sure that your pedal tension is sufficient to keep from pulling out.

Fun Day.

Submitted by jamarshall1989 on Sun, 2012-05-06 13:21.

I'd like to thank Carleton and Tim for running super saturdays yesterday. It was a lot of fun.

You are welcome! I'm glad

Submitted by Carleton on Mon, 2012-05-07 17:53.

You are welcome!

I'm glad you had fun. Thanks for supporting the event!

Quick question

Submitted by cka1971 on Fri, 2012-08-03 10:54.

Is there a specific reason we are doing this in the middle of the afternoon, rather than early (say 10 am?).

Also:- Allows people from

Submitted by Carleton on Fri, 2012-08-03 21:49.

Also:
- Allows people from out of town to race without having to get up very early. We've had several racers from AL, TN, NC, and FL visit to race.
- Allows people to do Saturday errands or chores in the AM and still be able to race.
- Allows late risers (like me) to sleep in and still be able to race.
- Finishes early enough for out-of-towners to get home at a decent hour.
- Finishes early enough for people to enjoy their Saturday night out.

Friday night racing starting at 7:30 was unpopular in 2009 because no one wanted to give up their Friday evenings to race. They would rather go out or chill at home.

There seem to be more pros than cons.

Because people traditionally

Submitted by tgallagher on Fri, 2012-08-03 15:28.

Because people traditionally train on the track Saturday mornings and it was a desire to not interfere.

Also, if people are doing morning crits, they could still come and do this.

Tim

Thanks

Submitted by cka1971 on Fri, 2012-08-03 20:34.

I'm glad we have these sessions and appreciate you and Carleton taking the time to run them, but they do split up the day in an odd manner.

Be sure to send Jeff an email

Submitted by tgallagher on Sat, 2012-08-04 15:51.

Be sure to send Jeff an email with your suggestions at some point. Once the season is over and the board meets, these kinds of suggestions/issues will be discussed. So fire something off so it ends up on the agenda at some point.

Tim