Track day FUNding - Sportbike Addicts

benellis · 07-31-2005, 05:29 PM

After doing a couple of Team Pro-Motion trackdays, I've found that I'm totally hooked

The problem is I don't have enough money to do all the trackdays I want to.The cost of fuel is going up, and feeding my crew/support group isn't cheap either. Does everyone pay for it out of pocket or do some of you guys (and girls) get donations from family, friends, sponsors, etc?
I'd hate to get a second job

Kennedy · 07-31-2005, 07:23 PM

Wondering the same thing.....

DougZ · 07-31-2005, 08:00 PM

Us slightly older guys, just spend the money that we should be saving for retirement, and/or max the credit cards.

***Vin*** · 07-31-2005, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DougZ

Us slightly older guys, just spend the money that we should be saving for retirement, and/or max the credit cards.

Hm, I could buy a lotttttttttttta track days...

Wife ->

<- Me

AfricanBootyScratcher · 08-01-2005, 12:11 AM

I just cut some of my spending on other things, and hope for the best. fortunatly I make most of my income during the season, then just scrape by over the winter when I realize I didn't save enough
BTW I didn't see you at then end of the day to say goodbye, but I heard you were lookin' good!

benellis · 08-01-2005, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by raheemtherugged

I just cut some of my spending on other things, and hope for the best. fortunatly I make most of my income during the season, then just scrape by over the winter when I realize I didn't save enough
BTW I didn't see you at then end of the day to say goodbye, but I heard you were lookin' good!

I left after lunch, I had a combination tiredness/ splitting headache. I didn't need to go back out on the track. It was fun overall. I like the long duration turns in the first infield section, and the tight turns in the second infield section. The tunnel turn was a bit hairy because of the speed, the new asphalt patches and the wall. Those SAFER barriers might help the racecar drivers, but it's still steel if we hit it.

Bster13 · 08-29-2005, 09:47 PM

Do u have to commit to a minimum # of days to 'work' as a TPM coach? What is the typical progression to become a coach? Some day I could see myself becoming a coach provided things keep progressing as well as they have , my hunger for the track continues to grow, and TPM needs help.

Lee · 08-30-2005, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Bster13

Do u have to commit to a minimum # of days to 'work' as a TPM coach? What is the typical progression to become a coach? Some day I could see myself becoming a coach provided things keep progressing as well as they have , my hunger for the track continues to grow, and TPM needs help.

To be an A level coach you need to do at least 10 track days a year, and have your bike painted TPM colors.

-Lee

I deleted everything else I said SORRY ! I thought about it, and it was too sarcastic.

Lee · 08-30-2005, 07:22 PM

You know.. you can write track days off as a tax deduction. Just start a fake/race team and call it practise....

Bster13 · 08-30-2005, 10:08 PM

I can imagine.

But don't worry, I'll be getting my learn on quickly and perhaps u can help me...as long as when u coach me u aren't too sarcastic.

JoeyHonda · 09-01-2005, 12:23 AM

I've been selling my mom's hubcaps and vintage tupperware for my next trackday.

Anyone have a toyota camry?

-jh