Pala Track

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Edited Date/Time 1/27/2012 1:19am
For ANY of you naysayers, non believers or people worried about the track. This track is awesome. I just got home from the crossover race in which I was able to burn some laps and I will tell you right now from my experience on most the national tracks, this track is right on par with the best of them.

Top notch,

We will see some GREAT racing tomorrow.
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9/10/2010 3:45pm
Glad to hear. Lookin forward to it.
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9/10/2010 3:46pm
i think the videos from the crossover make the track look bad as hell. looks like a lot of fun
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9/10/2010 3:51pm
I just got back too.
I wish I would have ridden the media class, the track looked like a blast.
Good seeing you today.
DD
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MX Culture wrote:
I just got back too.
I wish I would have ridden the media class, the track looked like a blast.
Good seeing you today.
DD
good seeing you too man! It was good to see a lot of people i haven't seen in a long time.

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9/10/2010 4:06pm
Track was good for racing last weekend, and at the national the lines will be better and better-prepped.

Will be a good finale for sure.
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9/10/2010 4:32pm
It is funny how a thread like this will not get too many responses.

I guess it is way more interesting to bash, be negative, jump to conclusions and just talk crap before you really know anything.

I remember a few months ago and all the negativity and smack talk. I guess first hand knowledge, riders stating facts and the powers that control the outdoors proving it could be done is just not as interesting as big boy smack posts from behind a keyboard!
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Regis wrote:
It is funny how a thread like this will not get too many responses. I guess it is way more interesting to bash, be negative, jump...
It is funny how a thread like this will not get too many responses.

I guess it is way more interesting to bash, be negative, jump to conclusions and just talk crap before you really know anything.

I remember a few months ago and all the negativity and smack talk. I guess first hand knowledge, riders stating facts and the powers that control the outdoors proving it could be done is just not as interesting as big boy smack posts from behind a keyboard!
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Good lord, it's been 50 minutes since you started this thread and you are upset that people aren't responding fast enough? Keep in mind it's Friday and most of the Country is not on California time. A vocal minority bashed the track, I would guess the majority are going to wait and see what happens. I think the track looks great.
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GrapeApe wrote:
Good lord, it's been 50 minutes since you started this thread and you are upset that people aren't responding fast enough? Keep in mind it's Friday...
Good lord, it's been 50 minutes since you started this thread and you are upset that people aren't responding fast enough? Keep in mind it's Friday and most of the Country is not on California time. A vocal minority bashed the track, I would guess the majority are going to wait and see what happens. I think the track looks great.
I am not upset, not at all. I just know how it goes. Positive post, facts, truth, makes for a boring thread. I am cool with that.

and yes, I know the vocal "minority" will have eagle eyes out for anything negative.
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I just watched the crossover film and man, that track looks amazing. Loving all of the elevation changes on it.
Its going be an awesome finale!
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I did a quick poll of the riders who I could find yesterday after the press day riding session, and asked them whether they preferred Glen Helen or Pala, and it went like this.

Canard - Pala.
Dungey - Pala. He also mentioned that we haven't raced here yet, and that he always considered GH to be a man's track.
Pourcel - Pala.
Rattray - About the same.
Fiolek - Pala.

I also saw a tweet from Short saying that he preferred the track here.

That's all from a very dusty practice session, and they've been doing a lot more watering today.

It'll be interesting to see how the spectators like it. The track is long and thin, and they've put in an amazing amount of work on it.
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9/10/2010 5:43pm
Any prediction on ticket sales or attendence?, since its the last round and a new track, Any numbers on the Steel City round?
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9/10/2010 5:44pm Edited Date/Time 9/10/2010 5:45pm
Could be the best riding track on earth, but the tickets are sold to spectators.



I have seen a few reviews of the track, as far as how "the track" is, but how about an honest opinion on the facilitys for the public.
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Regis wrote:
It is funny how a thread like this will not get too many responses. I guess it is way more interesting to bash, be negative, jump...
It is funny how a thread like this will not get too many responses.

I guess it is way more interesting to bash, be negative, jump to conclusions and just talk crap before you really know anything.

I remember a few months ago and all the negativity and smack talk. I guess first hand knowledge, riders stating facts and the powers that control the outdoors proving it could be done is just not as interesting as big boy smack posts from behind a keyboard!
Blink
In fairness (which is an odd concept here), it's natural that people were disappointed that GH was dropped, and photos and video never give a track itself fair representation.

But you're right, people ought to give new things a chance and the people running things the benefit of the doubt if they have any track record at all of trying to do the right thing and more often than not pull it off. That's not the culture of the boards; short term memory, cynicism and tin-foil-hat conspiracy stuff is.
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9/10/2010 5:47pm
Andy,
after the changes did it look like there would be lines to pass? The issues I saw was that the main line would get hard packed and the outsides/insides would be soft. When a rider tried to get off the main line, he would sit and spin in the soft losing time.
The Pala track has always been a great practice track, but was suspect on actual racing do to the facts stated.
Your opinion?
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I think aaaah is Tony Alessi or maybe Jody
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GuyB wrote:
I did a quick poll of the riders who I could find yesterday after the press day riding session, and asked them whether they preferred Glen...
I did a quick poll of the riders who I could find yesterday after the press day riding session, and asked them whether they preferred Glen Helen or Pala, and it went like this.

Canard - Pala.
Dungey - Pala. He also mentioned that we haven't raced here yet, and that he always considered GH to be a man's track.
Pourcel - Pala.
Rattray - About the same.
Fiolek - Pala.

I also saw a tweet from Short saying that he preferred the track here.

That's all from a very dusty practice session, and they've been doing a lot more watering today.

It'll be interesting to see how the spectators like it. The track is long and thin, and they've put in an amazing amount of work on it.
I have no doubt they "like" it better.

I don't think that makes it better for the customers, however. That said, all moto is good, so looking forward to the finale.
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I'm leaving Sacramento in the next few minutes, headin for Pala!!!! I'll see you bastards there!!!!! Hey aaaaaaaaah, open wide!!! I'll let ya know how the traffic was... NOTHING better than the road trip to a National... the ride home, different story.
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People all talkin' on how to elevate the sport, help the cause...........how about this.

Go to the National when the National comes to town.

Yeah, it's hot, yeah it's crowded, there might even be some dust to keep the
light weights away.

But that all goes with moto.

Plus, you'll always be able to say "I was at the first one when...................."

Socalonites pack yer coolers and get on the road to Pala.
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GuyB wrote:
I did a quick poll of the riders who I could find yesterday after the press day riding session, and asked them whether they preferred Glen...
I did a quick poll of the riders who I could find yesterday after the press day riding session, and asked them whether they preferred Glen Helen or Pala, and it went like this.

Canard - Pala.
Dungey - Pala. He also mentioned that we haven't raced here yet, and that he always considered GH to be a man's track.
Pourcel - Pala.
Rattray - About the same.
Fiolek - Pala.

I also saw a tweet from Short saying that he preferred the track here.

That's all from a very dusty practice session, and they've been doing a lot more watering today.

It'll be interesting to see how the spectators like it. The track is long and thin, and they've put in an amazing amount of work on it.
GuyB did you find out why ? From the sidelines GH seemed like it would be an epic track to race on at that level .
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For the record I was one who stated that Pala looked like shit, again it was after watching the video of JS7 getting ready for the last few outdoor rounds! That being said I have never been there but attended many races at GH and really liked it, but in Simon Cudbys video of press day at Pala I was one of the first to eat my words and praise the job those folks have done turning that place around. Hats off to all of them, tomorrow will be a incredible end to a awesome year no doubt!
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Track looked pretty sick to me. Some people just need something to complain about. If Glen Helen is so badass (not disputing it is) why didn't anyone go to the GP? The whoops at Pala looked pretty diesel and one section of jumps seemed to test how ballsy you wanna get. On the vid Metcalfe double then tripled and cased it pretty good. Looking forward to Canard/Pourcel battle
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9/10/2010 6:21pm
Just got back from the track, boy have they done a lot of work since
Last weekend!

Pala pics

Here's one of the drop offs at the back of the track

My first impression is it is kind of a mix between Carlsbad and Saddleback, except for way bigger jumps.

The place looks outstanding.
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Track looked pretty sick to me. Some people just need something to complain about. If Glen Helen is so badass (not disputing it is) why didn't...
Track looked pretty sick to me. Some people just need something to complain about. If Glen Helen is so badass (not disputing it is) why didn't anyone go to the GP? The whoops at Pala looked pretty diesel and one section of jumps seemed to test how ballsy you wanna get. On the vid Metcalfe double then tripled and cased it pretty good. Looking forward to Canard/Pourcel battle
Yeah , watching last week, that section could be really great to watch if guys are doing it in different combos.
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motogrady wrote:
People all talkin' on how to elevate the sport, help the cause...........how about this. Go to the National when the National comes to town. Yeah, it's...



People all talkin' on how to elevate the sport, help the cause...........how about this.

Go to the National when the National comes to town.

Yeah, it's hot, yeah it's crowded, there might even be some dust to keep the
light weights away.

But that all goes with moto.

Plus, you'll always be able to say "I was at the first one when...................."

Socalonites pack yer coolers and get on the road to Pala.
Good Point! I ve been to four nationals this year and they were hot, dusty, and outside, no couches or recliners! But I went cus I love MOTO! And in two weeks i m makin the trip to the MXDN. Runnin outa stripper money LOL!
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9/10/2010 6:31pm
My spectating advice? Head for the hills. Bring sunscreen and cash for food and beverages. They have at least two California Pizza Kitchen locations in here.
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chrisbuehler wrote: Track looked pretty sick to me. Some people just need something to complain about. If Glen Helen is so badass (not disputing it is) why didn't anyone go to the GP?

I did go to the GP, it was badass. If you didn't then you have no clue.
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Wats up Boss?U in for the MXDN?
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9/10/2010 6:49pm
Really reminds me of Gatorback for some reason with the way the hills are laid out. Especially with the big elevator jump then a right hander and back down. Different dirt but similar feel.

Could be wrong though, haven't seen it in person yet.


Good job to Oulette and Chandler on the hard work and on delivering on their promises.
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GuyB wrote:
My spectating advice? Head for the hills. Bring sunscreen and cash for food and beverages. They have at least two California Pizza Kitchen locations in here.
You got beers at the trailer ?? I'm headed out with a bunch of Brits so stock up on Old Peculiar, Speckled Hen & Fiddlers Elbow would ya ?

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