pahrump track??

rcdragger · #1 (**permalink**) 06-26-2007, 10:48 PM

anyone been to the track out there?? spring mountain or something like that.....

bwhip · #2 (**permalink**) 06-26-2007, 11:27 PM

Yep. Great track, rather technical, good grip - lots of fun. It gets very hot in the summer, so hydrate well.

Video here:
Pahrump Trackday - February 2007 - by bwhip

RC51-05 · #3 (**permalink**) 06-28-2007, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bwhip

Yep. Great track, rather technical, good grip - lots of fun. It gets very hot in the summer, so hydrate well.

Video here:
Pahrump Trackday - February 2007 - by bwhip

bwhip... Do you have tire and compound recomendations??

bwhip · #4 (**permalink**) 06-28-2007, 04:31 AM

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bwhip... Do you have tire and compound recomendations??

A lot depends on the speed at which you ride, technique, bike setup, etc. I've had a lot of success there with both Michelin Power Race (PRC front, Medium rear), and also with the Pirelli Diablo Corsa III's. The Diablos are more of a street/trackday tire, where the PR's are race tires that will be very sticky but won't warm as quickly.

rcdragger · #5 (**permalink**) 06-28-2007, 05:34 AM

wat do u mean by prc front?

bwhip · #6 (**permalink**) 06-29-2007, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by rcdragger

wat do u mean by prc front?

PR-C is the newer (newest?) generation DOT front from Michelin as I understand it. A little more angular, aggressive profile than the PR1/PR2, which was more rounded. Makes turn in quicker, and the grip is outstanding.

aussieinusa · #7 (**permalink**) 07-01-2007, 06:24 AM

Will be going back there in the fall. I've only been once and that was to Jason Pridmores school so i'm looking forward to going back. Theres a couple of corners that really take some thought so its best to follow a regulars lines if you can tag along, bwhip might be just that guy, I think I followed Andrew Trevitt.

1BadRC51 · #8 (**permalink**) 07-05-2007, 10:35 PM

Spring Mountain Motorsports Park- I've ridden it several times,, It's an excellent track. I've tried many different tire manufacturer/size/grip combo's there and the best I've found were the Metzeler Rennsports in soft compound with a 190/55 rear,, I think the rennsport has been replaced by the "racetec" but it should be very similar. The Brigestone BT002's in soft compound with a 190/55 rear also worked very well there.
Felt very planted and confident even after over 100 laps in a nice hot Nevada day.

mattmansell · #9 (**permalink**) 07-07-2007, 05:06 AM

bwhip,

That RC is gorgeous, did you do the paint or did you have it done? Are those wings stickers or are they painted?

Matthew

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Originally Posted by bwhip

PR-C is the newer (newest?) generation DOT front from Michelin as I understand it. A little more angular, aggressive profile than the PR1/PR2, which was more rounded. Makes turn in quicker, and the grip is outstanding.