2019 Northeast Track Day Reference thread

[caboteria]

re: Tamworth

This is another noise-sensitive track. Get a db killer, put the stock exhaust back on your bike, whatever... make it quiet or you're going home. Bitching about it won't help.

I'll second this. They're a new track and are still controversial with the townsfolk so they're bending over backwards to be good neighbors. Every single bike is sound-tested before it's allowed on the track. This year was a little looser in that they'd give you a personal sound-based rev limit instead of just failing you outright but they have a meter on the straight so you'll still get bounced if you exceed the limit on the fly.

I got black-flagged in 2017 so I put in a db-killer over the winter which cut the noise and didn't cost me any power so I leave it in all the time now.

[adouglas]

THE AMAZING MOVING SCHEDULE UPDATE POST for 2019

With some forum software, after 60 days you can't edit posts. So this post will be updated periodically and moved to the bottom of the thread.

Only showing independent track day organizations here. NYST also runs its own events, sometimes on the same day as a track day org. Visit NYST | New York Safety Track for their schedule.

Post up which days and what group you'll be riding in, and I'll edit the post to reflect.

Red means confirmed, paid commitment
Blue means intent, yet to be confirmed


TTD/Razee as of January 2, 2019:

Heads up... Tony's pricing rewards advance planning. Membership is expensive compared to other organizations, but it gives you a hefty discount throughout the season. The membership pays for itself if you attend five days. It's always worked well for me; the tradeoff is the need to commit ahead of time to at least that many if you want it to pay off.


Tony has always offered pay-in-advance cash discounts. When you attend, bring cash in an unsealed envelope to pay for the next event. Same for memberships: way cheaper if you pay in cash for next year before the end of the season. Add up the pay-in-advance membership savings and grab the per-day cash discount throughout the season, and it pretty much pays for a whole track day at member rates.


Palmer, Thompson, NYST

For updates visit Motorcycle Track Days in New England

April 19,20 (Friday, Saturday)
Thompson, CT Clockwise

May 12,13,14
(Sunday, Monday, Tuesday - TUESDAY 5/14 IS A NON-SPORTBIKE DAY. VISIT THE TTD WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO)
Thompson, CT Clockwise

May 26,27 (Sunday, Monday)
Palmer, MA Counter Clockwise

June 9,10 (Sunday, Monday)
Thompson, CT Clockwise

June 23,24 (Sunday, Monday)
New York Safety Track
UPTOWN (Counterclockwise) - Sunday
DOWNTOWN (Clockwise) - Monday

July 14,15 (Sunday, Monday)
Palmer, MA Clockwise

July 16 - Tues - Palmer TBD

August 4,5 (Sunday, Monday)
Palmer, MA Counter Clockwise

August 19 (Monday)
Loudon, NH Counter Clockwise

Sept 1,2 (Sunday, Monday)
Palmer, MA Counter Clockwise

Sept 22 (Sunday)
Thomspon, CT Clockwise

Sept 23 (Monday RAZEE DAY Must Register with RAZEE's)
Thomspon, CT Clockwise



Team Pro Motion TENTATIVE schedule as of January 2, 2019
Pocono

For the full schedule and updates visit RideTPM - Experience the Race Track

May 5-6 Pocono
May 17-18 Pocono

June 9-10 Pocono
June 22-23 Pocono

July 13-14 Pocono

August 3-4 Pocono

September 28-29 Pocono


Penguin Racing School as of January 2, 2019
Loudon, Canaan, Thompson and NYST

Note: Penguin is primarily a race school that also offers what they call "Track Experience" days. These are what the rest of us call a typical track day (i.e. not for racers).

Key:

A - Advanced
B - Basic License Certification
SPG - SPG Small Practice Group
TX - Track Experience
RP - LRRS Racer Practice
NESBC - New England Sport Bike Club Races
YNR - Youth & New Rider Program (new for 2019)
YNRI - Youth & New Rider Intro to NHMS (in conjunction with LRRS)



For details and full schedule visit Penguin Road Racing School - Home

April 26 NHMS - Loudon, NH A,B,TX,RP
May 17 NHMS - Loudon, NH A,B,TX,RP
May 31 - Fri. CMC - Canaan, NH YNR, SPG
June 1 - Sat CMC - Canaan, NH A,TX,RP,NESBC
June 12 NHMS - Loudon, NH A,B,TX
June 13 NHMS - Loudon, NH A,TX,RP
June 28 - Fri CMC - Canaan, NH YNR, SPG
June 29 - Sat CMC - Canaan, NH A,TX,RP,NESBC
July 15* Thompson, CT Kawasaki RTR*
July 26 NHMS - Loudon, NH A,B,TX,RP
August 11&12 NYST - Jefferson, NY A,TX
August 16 NHMS - Loudon, NH A,B,TX,RP
September 13 NHMS - Loudon, NH A,B,TX,RP
September 14 NHMS - Loudon, NH YNRI
September 15 NHMS - Loudon, NH A,TX,RP, Dealer Challenge, NESBC
October 4 NHMS - Loudon, NH A,B,TX,RP
December 6 Homestead, FL A,TX



Fishtail Riding School as of January 2, 2019 (updated)


For details and full schedule visit Motorcycle Track Days and Riding Skills - Fishtail Riding School

Palmer, NHMS, Canaan, Tamworth


NHMS
Monday April 29th
Monday May 20th
Friday June 7th. (Cop day)
Monday July 29th
Monday September 9th
Monday October 7th

Canaan Motorsports Park
Sunday May 26
Saturday & Sunday July 20, 21

Palmer Motorsports Park
Monday Aug 26

Club Motorsports, Inc.
Monday & Tuesday June 10, 11


N2 Track Days as of January 5, 2019

For details and full schedule visit https://www.n2td.org

All dates are at NJMP

April 29 - Thunderbolt
May 20 - Thunderbolt
June 2,3 - Thunderbolt
June 30 - Lightning
July 1 - Lightning
October 5,6 - Thunderbolt

[Degsy]

$720 to ride 2 days at Tamworth.
Thoughts?

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[burnham]

I'd do it if I can get my wakethedead RC8 to pass sound check.

[sdog30]

$720 to ride 2 days at Tamworth.
Thoughts?

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Ridiculous

[Degsy]

I'd do it if I can get my wakethedead RC8 to pass sound check.

I spent $100 and hours of time tracking down DB killers for my 749R just to ride Tamworth again. I'm not paying that much though. The track is nice but ts not THAT nice. Ill go to Calabogie including all expenses for less than $720.

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[theducman]

Bogie is on my radar this year. I think I'm finally going to make it happen

[sdog30]

Funny thing is it actually pales in comparison price wise to Yamaha champion school or doing a track day in Austin.

[adouglas]

$720 to ride 2 days at Tamworth.
Thoughts?

On the wrong side of the supply-demand curve for me, given how many great tracks are both much closer and much less expensive.

If the northeast track renaissance of the last few years (arrival of NYST, Thompson and Palmer) hadn't happened it'd be different. The Northeast would be served by Loudon and that's it. Different picture... given only the choice between those two, then yeah, I'd do it. But not with things the way they are.

[sdog30]

On the wrong side of the supply-demand curve for me, given how many great tracks are both much closer and much less expensive.

If the northeast track renaissance of the last few years (arrival of NYST, Thompson and Palmer) hadn't happened it'd be different. The Northeast would be served by Loudon and that's it. Different picture... given only the choice between those two, then yeah, I'd do it. But not with things the way they are.

And Canaan

[burnham]

I spent $100 and hours of time tracking down DB killers for my 749R just to ride Tamworth again. I'm not paying that much though. The track is nice but ts not THAT nice. Ill go to Calabogie including all expenses for less than $720.

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I'd love to get back to calabogie.

[Paul_E_D]

Funny thing is it actually pales in comparison price wise to Yamaha champion school or doing a track day in Austin.

Yeah, 360 a day at a track that will only host 2 days next year is cheap. They could charge more. BUT, the track rides incredibly similar to Palmer. You do the math.

[Degsy]

Yeah, 360 a day at a track that will only host 2 days next year is cheap. They could charge more. BUT, the track rides incredibly similar to Palmer. You do the math.

I'm not sure the fact that there are only 2 days there will play into the equation. Good for them if they can fill the event, but that's too rich for my blood.

[tls25rs]

Another thing that could be playing into it is that the days fall during "bike week" so maybe they are banking on that in some way

[sdog30]

Another thing that could be playing into it is that the days fall during "bike week" so maybe they are banking on that in some way

Track full of harleys? No thanks.

[Paul_E_D]

I'm not sure the fact that there are only 2 days there will play into the equation. Good for them if they can fill the event, but that's too rich for my blood.

How so? Everyone and their mother will want to ride there. It's the hot new thing. And exclusivity costs $ squared.

[Degsy]

How so? Everyone and their mother will want to ride there. It's the hot new thing. And exclusivity costs $ squared.

You have to factor in the market base. Yes, some will pay it, but will enough pay it? There are only so many track riders in the catchment area and only so many of them who will or can pay 2.5x what an NYST day costs. Its a balance and exclusivity only comes into play if you can fill the event. 100 people at $250 is better than 60 at $360.







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[theducman]

It will sell out. The last day they did sold out. The track is honestly awsome and the views from the access road are stunning.

[sdog30]

Worked for Circuit of America. I remember seeing people selling their spots on ebay for a very increased profit.

Not sure how many tracks in the Austin area. I know they had limited track days at that facility, though. Probably helps it has the draw of racing there, as well.

[Eddie]

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[Degsy]

It will sell out. The last day they did sold out. The track is honestly awsome and the views from the access road are stunning.

Was the last day $360?

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[theducman]

Yeah it was close to that

[adouglas]

Supply/demand... when things are brand-new, it often strays over into what I like to call "the law of supply and idiots."

You see it all the time with big-ticket items. A car company comes out with a much-anticipated hot new model and there are those who will gladly fork over thousands above MSRP just for the "privilege" of being the first on the block. Wait a year and the cost comes down to reality. Wait two years and you'll find discounts.

I'm old enough to remember the insanity surrounding Cabbage Patch dolls. Same stupid thing.

This will happen with these new tracks. Good for them for charging what the market will bear while they can. But sooner or later people will no longer be willing to pay through the nose and the prices will fall.