Track days...

[WildKat]

Who's done them? Who hasnt? Are you planning any for this spring b/4 the gap trip, or maybe you're planning on doing several during the coming year.

Any advice for the newb track day riders who are planning on taking this up for the first time ?

[ThAzKat]

Get instruction from one of the Track day instructors first then enjoy!!

[Haggisman]

Well the Ottawa gang still has hope that we will get on the track this year, but it will be after we have returned from the GAP. MAy have one in August if we can...:P

[md86]

Never have . As far as I know , there aren't any tracks nearby . Plus it sounds like it might be kinda pricey , too .

[woobie]

Around here your looking at $100-150/day, going by last years prices. This also depends on the number of riders.

The only rules I know of are

tires must have 70-75% tread
Full leathers, 1 Pc or 2 Pc with a full 360 waist zipper
No antifreeze in the rad, not a problem for Kat riders
Most also state you must have a Back protector
Rear signals must be removed, front ones taped over along with head lights.
Also some places required you tape over your speedometer.

Other than that, trailering your bike is a good idea, "just in case". Bring your own shade (umbrella), and have lot's of mater on hand.

[ThAzKat]

Woobie, don't forget the umbrella girl to hold that umbrella! lol

[OldandReallySlow]

One important thing I've found out the hard way is to bring your own gas!!!! Only gas available is usually racing fuel (too much for non-race bikes) and way overpriced. Tools are another necessity along with painters tape to tape off your plastic/glass. Find someone good to help safety wire hard parts (oil pan bolt, brake calipers, exhaust hanger bolts and shock bolts for starters)

[duff daddy]

ah i take it your are talking about road racing, all you need for drag strip is dot snell helmet, boots, gloves and a cut off if your bike is faster then 11.0 and an exhaust matt im gonna be at the one in new alexandera all this summer we should get people to go its fun as hell and its only 20 bux to run all night

[misery]

Houston Raceway Park, Baytown, Texas..

to watch is $8 and the run all night is $15..
I was there Friday night with a buddy and his busa.. not a good night after 2 runs he blew the clutch.. lousy times..

I haven't seen any Kats there.. several Busa.. couple of Harleys and some others..

[ThAzKat]

It actually has been a year this month since I did a track day at Phoenix International Raceway. unless you get a instruction it cost nothing. Also Firebird Raceway here are some pics of Firebird:

[WildKat]

ah i take it your are talking about road racing, all you need for drag strip is dot snell helmet, boots, gloves and a cut off if your bike is faster then 11.0 and an exhaust matt im gonna be at the one in new alexandera all this summer we should get people to go its fun as hell and its only 20 bux to run all night

yah, Im talking more like www.teampromotion.com or the california super bike school, etc.

Im planning on getting in atleast 1 track day this summer, hopefully b/4 the gap, but not sure if I'll have time, but we'll see.

I could meet you at that strip this summer, no problem. Maybe we can get gsxxx600 and the others too!

[duff daddy]

you do that im game just let me find out how much and i totally wanna do it

[ThAzKat]

Hey Need, I found this if you would like we could join up and make the trip. That is if you are interested? I am trying to find the training school at midohio raceway.

http://www.starmotorcycle.com/autobahn.html

[ThAzKat]

all and they use sv 650's if you don't want to use your own.

[WildKat]

yeah, i'd love to do a track day like that!! Maybe we can work something out !!



I know the CSS comes all the country at diff times of the year, and they provide the bikes, instruction, etc. www.superbikeschool.com