Passing at the track

CrazyKell · 07-26-2010, 05:10 PM

A comment in another thread got me thinking about passing at the track.

I know it depends which group you're in, but I've never had a problem being passed OR passing.

I know a lot of people say they don't want to hold others up, but it's their responsibility to get around you safely, not your responsibility to get out of their way.

Thoughts?

Cutty72 · 07-26-2010, 05:13 PM

Biggest thing is hold a line. If you are all over the place, fast or slow, you are fucking up the people behind you.

shmike · 07-26-2010, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyKell

Thoughts?

About what?

You already stated the golden rule: It is the responsibility of the passer to make it happen within the rules set forth.

CrazyKell · 07-26-2010, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Cutty72

Biggest thing is hold a line. If you are all over the place, fast or slow, you are fucking up the people behind you.

Yes. I give those people a WIDE berth.

I hold my line and if they can't get by me safely, they need to wait until they can. Likewise goes when I'm trying to pass someone.

But I never look behind me. Ever.

Sean · 07-26-2010, 05:28 PM

Some orgs here have a no inside passing rule, which is stupid IMO and it makes it a bitch to get around someone that isn't courteous. The key is to get up to A group so you can pass them wherever you want.

CrazyKell · 07-26-2010, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by shmike

About what?

You already stated the golden rule: It is the responsibility of the passer to make it happen within the rules set forth.

Really? Le sigh.

I know the golden rule but others obviously do not. I thought it was standard not to look behind you or hold your line and others can pass when they can.

At my local track in the lowest group it's usually passing in the straights and that's it. Intermediate is different and Hotshoe is a free for all (provided it's safe).

azoomm · 07-26-2010, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean

Some orgs here have a no inside passing rule, which is stupid IMO and it makes it a bitch to get around someone that isn't courteous. The key is to get up to A group so you can pass them wherever you want.

That someone shouldn't have to be "courteous." Sean, you know better

Passing is hinky in most inexperienced groups to begin with. Passing on the inside simply encourages people to act on their impatience. Stalk, learn how predictable that person is, then pass where you can do it safely. This is what we practice.

shmike · 07-26-2010, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyKell

Really? Le sigh.

I know the golden rule but others obviously do not. I thought it was standard not to look behind you or hold your line and others can pass when they can.

At my local track in the lowest group it's usually passing in the straights and that's it. Intermediate is different and Hotshoe is a free for all (provided it's safe).

Are you le tired?

I guess I don't understand what is being discussed here.

CasterTroy · 07-26-2010, 05:59 PM

Stick to the rules of your class, and don't be an ass.....and everything should be fine and dandy.

CrazyKell · 07-26-2010, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by shmike

Are you le tired?

I guess I don't understand what is being discussed here.

Yet you keep giving your two cents.

Passing is being discussed.

Some people know the rule.

Some people don't.

Some people don't ride a lot of tracks with different organizers so are curious to hear other's points of views.

I'm not sure which one you are, but if you have nothing really to add then what's the point?

07-26-2010, 05:10 PM	#1
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	Passing at the track A comment in another thread got me thinking about passing at the track. I know it depends which group you're in, but I've never had a problem being passed OR passing. I know a lot of people say they don't want to hold others up, but it's their responsibility to get around you safely, not your responsibility to get out of their way. Thoughts?

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Sean giggity Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: socal Moto: street, sumo & dirty Posts: 1,071	Some orgs here have a no inside passing rule, which is stupid IMO and it makes it a bitch to get around someone that isn't courteous. The key is to get up to A group so you can pass them wherever you want.