Track report 8/2/08 Buttonwillow #13 CW

Weather - sunny/dry
Temps - 110 deg F
Bike - 03 600rr
Tires - Bridgestone BT003pro front @ 28 psi (cold)/BT002pro rear @ 25 psi (cold)
Gearing - -2/+3

Began day in B group, averaging around 2:18 laptimes. Found difficulty with passing, bike shows trouble keeping up on straights, even with good drive. Made most of my passes under braking on entry to turn 9 (sunrise). Leaving some speed on table in back section (grapevine to lost hills) by not being aggressive enough on throttle. Entry to bus stop was much better than usual: little if any braking, rolling off throttle and downshifting to third and keeping more speed through corner entry. Tires feel very rigid and suspension needed to be softened to handle bumps especially in riverside.

After moving to A group, noticed improvement in lap times. 2:12.48 best time of the day ran at 2pm in A-group. Faster through back section, more throttle starting from grapevine exit and all the way through to lost hills entry. Losing time in entry to AFM turn, can carry much more speed into corner entry, and get better drive into esses. Overbraking for turn 1, 2, & 3. should be able to break 2:10 with ease next time out. need to be even more aggressive at grapevine exit and be more conscientious about foot position to prevent toe drag. Left turn body position needs to be more extreme, as body isn't hanging off far enough. felt better under hard braking and downshifting. Physical fitness levels make for much better mental and physical endurance.