Visiting STL next week

[LDS714]

Hi all!

My wife and I will be in STL next week for business, and I was just wondering if there are any area B&Ms I need to check out (or avoid). Pretty set as far as supplies, but always looking to try new juices and the like.

We won't be arriving until Sunday evening, so won't be able to make Saturday night's meet. Are there any similar events gong on next week?

We're actually planning on moving to the area next year, probably South County or someplace where we can find a nice house with a few acres for riding dirt bikes.

Thanks!

 

[cmdebrecht]

Hi! What part of town will you be in? There are several in the area, but I don't know how much time you will have to do your shopping. If you want, PM me with specific info and I can try and help. You will probably have really good luck getting info if you post in the St. Louis Vapers group on Facebook. It's an active group.

Don't forget to bring your Cardinals shirts when you visit

 

[LDS714]

LOL. Haven't had a Cardinals shirt since I was a kid living in the Rolla area, but I do have a good collection of Blues tshirts and jerseys. Going to pick some up for the grandkids as well as myself.

We'll be staying downtown.

 

[MadOzodi]

Hmmmm, downtown the only shop I know of that's close is vape-One in South City. I haven't actually visited the store, but I have good friends that live right down the street.

Hold on a second, have you done track days/racing with MCRA? I know a bunch of guys that go dirtbiking down @ St. Joes, too. If/when you move up here, lemme know!

 

[LDS714]

I've primarily raced with WERA, but hope to be doing some MCRA stuff after moving. Some of my WERA racing buddies lives in Indy, so that will be an easy way to get together.

I'll miss the proximity to Barber and Talladega, but look forward to racing Blackhawk Farms!

 

[MadOzodi]

Excellent. MCRA (I'm a member, btw) races primarily @ GMP with at least one event @ Putnam; your WERA license should be honored by MCRA. A bunch of guys raced CCS this season and a couple of my friends are at Barber right now!

 

[LDS714]

Yeah, I'm excited about doing a sanctioned event at Putnam. WERA used to race there, but evidently there was a personality conflict between Mongo and the Putnam management.

Unfortunately, I haven't done any races since they closed the Nashville Superspeedway, so my license has lapsed long enough that I have to start over again. I have a sponsored ride for an endurance race in Florida next month, so I'll be taking Jennings' race school to get some sort of license, but I don't know if there's any reciprocity involved with any of the established organizations.

I glanced at the MCRA rulebook briefly last summer, would you know off had if an SV650 would be competitive in the class it runs in? IIRC, they don't have a dedicated Lightweight Twins class like WERA's. I also have an old Duc 900 that I'm looking at probably racing next season.

 

[Sugar_and_Spice]

Try here

Elite Vaporworks Home

 

[MadOzodi]

Yeah, I'm excited about doing a sanctioned event at Putnam. WERA used to race there, but evidently there was a personality conflict between Mongo and the Putnam management.

Unfortunately, I haven't done any races since they closed the Nashville Superspeedway, so my license has lapsed long enough that I have to start over again. I have a sponsored ride for an endurance race in Florida next month, so I'll be taking Jennings' race school to get some sort of license, but I don't know if there's any reciprocity involved with any of the established organizations.

I glanced at the MCRA rulebook briefly last summer, would you know off had if an SV650 would be competitive in the class it runs in? IIRC, they don't have a dedicated Lightweight Twins class like WERA's. I also have an old Duc 900 that I'm looking at probably racing next season.

We have a race clinic that allows you to get your license; I'd have to look into reciprocity regarding the Jennings license. The rulebook's been re-written since last summer (2012)...I'll PM you the newest website link. The SV650, for all intents and purposes, has its own class - GT Lights - in which both Expert and Amateur racers compete in the same race. In fact, the SV650 is typically all you see on the podium in the Amateur class. We also have a new 250 class that was run for the first time in 2013; limited to only the Ninja 250R and CB250R...it's an absolute BLAST to run 250s around GMP!

 

[LDS714]

LOL!!

I was one of the primary culprits in WERA establishing the D Superstock (Ninja 250) class a few years ago. Started out with three of us gridded at the back of V6 Lightweight at Tally one year.

Matter of fact the deal at Jennings is a Ninja 250 endurance race.

Those are one of my favorite bikes. Nothing like instructing a beginner track day on one and lapping the guys on 600s and 1000s at the end of the day.

 

[MadOzodi]

So you are one of the seed planters!!! That's awesome

True story: going down the front straight @ GMP on a 250R in full tuck, top speed indicated was 87mph - next lap, full tuck with left arm tucked behind me speed skater style, top speed indicated was 91mph. HAHA! (I know, I shouldn't care about looking at the speedometer, but there just so much more time to enjoy your surroundings )

 

[LDS714]

LOL! Yeah.

I used to make sandwiches in the back straight at Road Atlanta. I knew it was time to start braking when it would hit the rev limiter in sixth going down the hill to 10a.

 

[LDS714]

Try here

Elite Vaporworks Home

Hey cool. I was looking at their web site the other day.

Do they have the same prices and buy three get one free at the store?

 

[LDS714]

Try here

Elite Vaporworks Home

Thanks!

Went by and picked up some juice, an MT3, and a handful of AW IMR batteries.

Nice shop, and very friendly folks! While I was loitering by the juice tasting station trying to make up my mind I saw them give excellent customer service, even to people who hadn't bought their stuff there.

 

[Evi|grin]

I really like Elite Vapor Works, Nice sales staff and i really liked several juices.

 

[MadOzodi]

I really like Elite Vapor Works, Nice sales staff and i really liked several juices.

Treece's Blueberry Cream is delicious; easily an ADV!

 

[Evi|grin]

Treece's Blueberry Cream is delicious; easily an ADV!

That is one of my favorites from any shop. Their banana nut bread is excellent too.

 

[MadOzodi]

That is one of my favorites from any shop. Their banana nut bread is excellent too.

Heheh, I just read your review.

I hope to make it over to their shop sometime soon!

 

[Evi|grin]

Heheh, I just read your review.

I hope to make it over to their shop sometime soon!

I almost forgot i had another bottle of Treeces BlueBerry Cream. The thread made me check my juice stock. Ive heard the Cinnamon Danish is good too but i have not tried it. I keep forgetting to try it when im there.

BTW i just read the entire thread. I did not realize motorcycles were mentioned until now. Ive got a nice little 2005 Duc Multistrada 1000DS myself with a full Leo Vince exhaust. I wish i could ride "sportier" bikes but my back just cant take it. An accident in 1998 aggravated a preexisting condition and now i have to limit my riding to more relaxed positions. I had a "mildly customized" VTX1800 vtwin but i hated having to stop for gas every 100 miles or less. It was a beast too and fully capable of over 140mph (confirmed) with the VTX1300 gear set.

 

[LDS714]

Don't try the Cinnamon Danish.

Unless you're ready to buy a bottle! One of my all time favorites, have a bottle sitting next to my keyboard right now.

The buddy I bought my 900SS from has a Multistrada and calls it the perfect bike.