Listen up ladies

[Tigger]

If you think a track day is not for you, think again. I started riding a 2 1/2 years ago with no prior experience. My husband dragged me to a Tony's Track Day kicking and screaming because I had only been on my bike a handful of times and I was scared to death. With the help of Tony's instructors they had me buzzing around the track in no time and now I am addicted to it. Regardless if your a brand new rider or have many years of experience but have never been on a track, TTD's is the place to be. Him along with his great instructors provide a safe and controlled environment for you to ride and learn how to operate your bike safely while having fun at the same time.
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[-jro-]

hmm. Interesting.

[Jenni]

It was probably resurrected for not breaking the rules and promoting a great track day experience. If more people come out of the woodwork and try out a trackday (ESP women) then it's a plus for all parties.

Interpret it any other way then it's the wrong way.

[TTD]

Yeah...hopefully Tigger's story will encourage more women to hit the track...doesn't really matter with who as much as when...and the sooner the better.

[butcher bergs]

Can we lock Doc out of this one in advance?

[-jro-]

It was probably resurrected for not breaking the rules and promoting a great track day experience. If more people come out of the woodwork and try out a trackday (ESP women) then it's a plus for all parties.

Interpret it any other way then it's the wrong way.

Why especially women? How about any rider? And I have no interest in a track day war. I just found this posting odd, that is all.

[Jenni]

A business standpoint... Women are just a part of the market. From a rider standpoint... It teaches you to understand your bike and its capabilities. Not many take advantage of this. Some of the things you learn may or may not be new... The challenges you face could better equip you for situations on the road. At the end of the day... it develops you into a safer, more confident rider. Damnit, its fun all all hell, too . All I can say is you never know until you try.

Personally, what I've learned saved my ass in countless occasions. For me... It was all those rainy track days that I ended up applying the most.

[OreoGaborio]

Why especially women? How about any rider? And I have no interest in a track day war. I just found this posting odd, that is all.

cuz we like-ah da wiminz

But seriously, I think women are greatly under-represented at the track. The more women we get up there, the more the sport will grow, I think.

[xbootlickx]

I did sort of create a monster .... there is a misconception that a trackday is a race instead of a place to hone your skills in a controlled environment .. it may not be everyones cup of tea but be warned its addicting . the classroom, body positioning classes along with one on one with instructors is worth well over the price you pay. Jackie is at bomo for her first time which is great! would be nice to hear what she thinks.

[The Snowman]

I did sort of create a monster .... there is a misconception that a trackday is a race instead of a place to hone your skills in a controlled environment .. it may not be everyones cup of tea but be warned its addicting . the classroom, body positioning classes along with one on one with instructors is worth well over the price you pay. Jackie is at bomo for her first time which is great! would be nice to hear what she thinks.

Well said Jim.

And I see what you did there.

[-jro-]

A business standpoint... Women are just a part of the market.

Does Tigger have a related business? Why do we need a business stand point in this thread?

cuz we like-ah da wiminz

But seriously, I think women are greatly under-represented at the track. The more women we get up there, the more the sport will grow, I think.

We're also under-represented in the industry as a whole, and track day attendance of course reflects that.

I think everyone has good points in here, and I agree with them. I guess I was just confused because I feel like NESR is one of the last places where the importance of track day riding is lost or under represented. In fact, it's advocated so heavily it has caused some friction between street riders and the like and created some polarization in threads before. So, I am sorry to butt heads, I just initially felt like this thread was a bit extraneous in light of all the topics and forums dedicated to track day riding. I kindly digress, and encourage other first timers to share their experiences.

[OreoGaborio]

In fact, it's advocated so heavily it has caused some friction between street riders and the like and created some polarization in threads before.

WELL MAYBE IF THEY DID A TRACK DAY THEY'D UNDERSTAND ME FOR A CHANGE!!!

[csmutty]

Does Tigger have a related business? Why do we need a business stand point in this thread?



We're also under-represented in the industry as a whole, and track day attendance of course reflects that.

I think everyone has good points in here, and I agree with them. I guess I was just confused because I feel like NESR is one of the last places where the importance of track day riding is lost or under represented. In fact, it's advocated so heavily it has caused some friction between street riders and the like and created some polarization in threads before. So, I am sorry to butt heads, I just initially felt like this thread was a bit extraneous in light of all the topics and forums dedicated to track day riding. I kindly digress, and encourage other first timers to share their experiences.

Why don't we need a business standpoint in this thread?

Agreed.

Well...I also thought NESR had enough Devil's advocates. Apparently not. All this thread was doing is sharing someones experience doing trackdays. It didn't have to be anything more. (But now it is).

[tonup]

groundhog day

[ThisBitch]

Anyone else remember that crazy bitch Pam who insisted she HAD to do a women's only track day because penises were too aggressive and scary? I miss her. She took crazy to a Whole.... Nutha..... Level.

[TTD]

Anyone else remember that crazy bitch Pam who insisted she HAD to do a women's only track day because penises were too aggressive and scary? I miss her. She took crazy to a Whole.... Nutha..... Level.

Yeah... I spend a lot of time talking to women via email who are "tentative" about the testosterone at a Coed trackday.

Believe me... I understand it completely as I've been to some trackdays where I felt intimidated (in my chosen group).

I think the concept of a womens only day is great if that's what it takes to get certain women to the track.

By the same token, I try to stress that there are some coed days that are also very unintimidating.

Whatever it takes to get new riders to try the track is OK by me!

Right now, there is way more supply than demand, so unless we get new riders on track - the market will correct itself.

[ThisBitch]

Yeah... I spend a lot of time talking to women via email who are "tentative" about the testosterone at a Coed trackday.

Believe me... I understand it completely as I've been to some trackdays where I felt intimidated (in my chosen group).

I think the concept of a womens only day is great if that's what it takes to get certain women to the track.

By the same token, I try to stress that there are some coed days that are also very unintimidating.

Whatever it takes to get new riders to try the track is OK by me!

Right now, there is way more supply than demand, so unless we get new riders on track - the market will correct itself.

I, apparently, am not one of the females that needs a gender-specific day to go to the track. Plus, from my experience, any time you have a "Women's Only _______" (fill in the name of a male-dominated anything) it tends to be more about taking pictures and squeeling about being just as good as the boys than the actual activity. Except women's rugby, that shit is intense.

Some people were meant for the track, some were not. Quite frankly, I'd prefer those that are really that apprehensive about it to stay home or take the BRC again.

[Doc]

Judy Mirro runs a Women's Riding School.

http://www.womensridingschool.com/

[-jro-]

Why don't we need a business standpoint in this thread?

Agreed.

Well...I also thought NESR had enough Devil's advocates. Apparently not. All this thread was doing is sharing someones experience doing trackdays. It didn't have to be anything more. (But now it is).

Is that ALL it was doing?

Don't get that insolent tone with me young man, go to your room

I, apparently, am not one of the females that needs a gender-specific day to go to the track. Plus, from my experience, any time you have a "Women's Only _______" (fill in the name of a male-dominated anything) it tends to be more about taking pictures and squeeling about being just as good as the boys than the actual activity. Except women's rugby, that shit is intense.

Some people were meant for the track, some were not. Quite frankly, I'd prefer those that are really that apprehensive about it to stay home or take the BRC again.

Werd....but for the girls out there that prefer a girls only thing, I'm glad they have an option at any rate.

[Jenni]

Anyways, back on subject...

I hope trackday virgins look at this and discover what they are missing out on by not even trying. I also hope guys introduce their girls to the sport... It would be nice to see new faces out there

[Slyder]

Anyways, back on subject...

I hope trackday virgins look at this and discover what they are missing out on by not even trying. I also hope guys introduce their girls to the sport... It would be nice to see new faces out there

Yea if only it was feasible for some of us. Even being handed a free pass, it's still not unfortunately.

[csmutty]

Is that ALL it was doing?

Don't get that insolent tone with me young man, go to your room

My computer IS in my room.

And I think it is a good idea for a women's only track day. I have learned that it is much different to teach women than it is to teach men, as they learn in a different way most of the time. This allows the instructors to cater to that learning style and take the time that is needed for them to get it. When in a normal track day environment they might not pickup as much in that specified amount of time and put it to use.

[OreoGaborio]

So now you're saying that women are slow learners?

[csmutty]

So now you're saying that women are slow learners?

Ohhhh fuck you Pete.

I said that women learn in a different way than men. And the way that most trackdays teach at the coed days caters to the men's learning style.

[-jro-]

My computer IS in my room.

And I think it is a good idea for a women's only track day. I have learned that it is much different to teach women than it is to teach men, as they learn in a different way most of the time. This allows the instructors to cater to that learning style and take the time that is needed for them to get it. When in a normal track day environment they might not pickup as much in that specified amount of time and put it to use.

oye vey I wholly disagree with that. And I have learned WAAAYYY more at regular track days than women's days, womens days more often turn into flipping laps and less about instruction, at least for me.

And now you're grounded, 2 weeks! Don't talk back!