Dumb Track Day question

**The Snowman** · 01-04-07, 02:04 PM

Ever since I got back into riding this past season, and riding hard on some of the group rides, I have to admit that the track bug has bitten me.

Now, short of going out and investing money into a new (or used) track bike, is there any way to find out if this is something that I'd like to do?

Does Tony's or the NESR offer trials or spectators on these days?

If so, what's the cost? What are the requirements? I'd hate to invest money into something that I'd end up not liking.

**Degsy** · 01-04-07, 02:07 PM

Tony has an excellent program where you can go and watch for free and you can also cornerwork (after a brief training session) and earn cash credits towards future trackdays.

You are also more than welcome to take the trip down to VIR with us and spectate.

derek

**The Snowman** · 01-04-07, 02:20 PM

Maybe I'll tag along for one of the track day sessions this coming season.

**OreoGaborio** · 01-04-07, 03:11 PM

Originally posted by Degsy
Tony has an excellent program where you can go and watch for free and you can also cornerwork (after a brief training session) and earn cash credits towards future trackdays.

You are also more than welcome to take the trip down to VIR with us and spectate.

derek

Cornerworking gets you one of the best seats in the house & earns you some track day bucks.

http://www.tonystrackdays.com/cornerworking.cfm

5 bucks says 1/2 way through the day you'll be wishing you signed up to ride instead of watch

**The Snowman** · 01-04-07, 03:13 PM

Originally posted by OreoGitorio
5 bucks says 1/2 way through the day you'll be wishing you signed up to ride instead of watch

It's not that I wouldn't want to ride, it's the lack of a bike I don't mind wrecking. I wouldn't dare put my CBR on the track. She's way too clean for that.

**OreoGaborio** · 01-04-07, 03:24 PM

Look at Tony's page of "Excuses"

Before I had any other bike or a trailer, I used to ride my zx TO and FROM the track.

Yeah, crashes happen at trackdays, but whether you crash or not depends on your DECISION to crash or not more than anything else. I'd say at least 75% of trackday attendees ride their minty fresh street bikes on the track.

**bigred875** · 01-04-07, 03:27 PM

Originally posted by 97BladeRider
It's not that I wouldn't want to ride, it's the lack of a bike I don't mind wrecking. I wouldn't dare put my CBR on the track. She's way too clean for that.

thats a squid newb excuse...dont be a pussy

**OreoGaborio** · 01-04-07, 03:34 PM

Originally posted by bigred875
thats a squid newb excuse...dont be a pussy

Ed Zachary!

Pussies can't be hero's!

**duey** · 01-04-07, 03:40 PM

Originally posted by bigred875
thats a squid newb excuse...dont be a pussy

too late

what the hell is the big deal? I took my brand new sv that was uber clean......until i crashed it, it happens. But honestly you can crash anywhere street or track, dunno bout you but i'd much rather crash at the track than the streets.

**bigred875** · 01-04-07, 03:42 PM

much less likely to crash at the track as long as you keep your ego in check...

**TTD** · 01-04-07, 04:54 PM

errr.... what they said.

Seriously, if you're afraid of crashing your bike on the track... then you should sell it.

You have the option of rolling around the track at 10 miles an hour in the RED group.

Whether or not you crash at track day is dependent on whether or not the NUT is properly torqued....

The NUT that attaches the seat to the bars.

**joeswamp** · 01-04-07, 05:04 PM

It's really up to you if you want to risk crashing. The track is actually a safer environment than the street as the pavement is much more consistent and there are no SUVs driven by Moms talking on cell phones. When you ride in the beginner group there are strict passing rules and the instructors are quite good at making everyone behave nicely.

That said, the more you ride on the track the more you want to try exploring limits that are just way beyond anything you'd ever do on the street. It's when you get into the unforeseen territory that crashing becomes more likely -- at that point you might want to consider getting a beater track bike.

**TTD** · 01-04-07, 05:06 PM

Well said...

**nt650hawk** · 01-05-07, 06:51 AM

Afraid of putting the 97 CBR down. Don't be. I thought the same thing when I put my brand new 2000 CBR 929 with 800 miles on the track for the first time. Nothing happened.

The only time the bike ever went down is when Dinora Fernandez

ran a stop sign while I was going 30mph. It is much safer on a trackday, where you control the situation. You control the thingy on the right, how much depends on you. You will not find a more well organization than TTD. I tried a couple others for different venues but I still ended back with TTD. The best learning experience I have encountered.

**Hardcore** · 01-05-07, 08:19 PM

Originally posted by 97BladeRider
It's not that I wouldn't want to ride, it's the lack of a bike I don't mind wrecking. I wouldn't dare put my CBR on the track. She's way too clean for that.

WELLLL---YOU'RE IN LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have a brand new,never used, still in the box, set of Sharkskinz race plastic (1 peice upper,1 peice lower,+ 1 peice solo tail) made especially for this bike that I must sell !!!

pm me + let's talk business!

**The Snowman** · 01-05-07, 10:18 PM

Originally posted by hardcore
WELLLL---YOU'RE IN LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have a brand new,never used, still in the box, set of Sharkskinz race plastic (1 peice upper,1 peice lower,+ 1 peice solo tail) made especially for this bike that I must sell !!!

pm me + let's talk business!

Well, I'd probably be scraping up the cash to do a track day, so coming up with several hundred more for plastic is probably not an option. Thanks for the offer though.

**Hardcore** · 01-07-07, 10:13 PM

Originally posted by 97BladeRider
Well, I'd probably be scraping up the cash to do a track day, so coming up with several hundred more for plastic is probably not an option. Thanks for the offer though.

I take stuff in trade also---watchagot?

**Doc** · 01-07-07, 10:42 PM

Originally posted by 97BladeRider
Well, I'd probably be scraping up the cash to do a track day, so coming up with several hundred more for plastic is probably not an option. Thanks for the offer though.

If your thinking of Racing save your money now.

If you only want to do a few trackdays a year then try one out and see what you think. (you'll need to get alot of the stuff to go racing with so you will be halfway there)

I "know" if you try it you will be back.

I know where there is a Honda Hawk GT for $1500 and an even nicer one for $1900

**Ken C** · 01-08-07, 09:44 AM

This is a common fear-- that you'll crash your bike.

People think "racing" when they think racetrack, and since a track day is held at a racetrack, well, you get it.

The fact is that we keep the rules tight to minimize problems that happen at Race events, which track days are NOT.

Crashing depends on the rider more than anything else. And we cater to people just like you who are new to the track experience. So come on in, the water's fine.

**Punjistick** · 01-18-07, 10:41 PM

Chuck, you have nothing to worry about. Sign up for a track day and go in the beginner group. Then take your time in getting used to the track and bring your speed up when you feel comfortable.

My first track day was my first time ever on any track. The biggest problem that I see is people who are so anxious to get out there and go fast and forget about cold tires.

I'll warn you though, it's addicting as hell.

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